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WELCOME to
8th Grade Physical Science
Laura Barnett – GLMS 10 years;
21 years total teaching experience – ALL secondary
Teacher of the Year 2007-2008 for GLMS
GLMS Phone: 407 320 7663
So what is Physical Science?
An introduction to the topics covered in 8th grade Physical
Science @ GLMS
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
• Physics• Acoustics• Optics• Energy• Nuclear Science• Electricity• Sound• Light• Magnetism• Laws of Motion
• Gas Laws• Chemistry• Atomic theory• Subatomic particles• Elements• Molecules • Compounds• Chemical reactions• Electronics• Engineering
First Nine-Weeks
• Nature of Science / Introduction to Physical Science (1-2 weeks)
• Motion and Forces (5-6 weeks)
• Science Fair Project selection / preparation (1-2 weeks) MONDAY = SF DAY
Second Nine-WeeksWORK and ENERGY(3-4 weeks)
Waves, Electricityand Magnetism (3-4 weeks)
Optics (1-2 weeks)
Third Nine-Weeks
• Classification of Matter / States of Matter(3-4 weeks)
• Atomic Theory (1-2 weeks)• Periodic Table of the Elements (3-4
weeks)
Fourth Nine-Weeks
• Properties of Atoms (1-2 weeks)• Chemical Bonds (3-4 weeks)• Chemical Reactions (2-3 weeks)
Grading• Grades will be determined by a
TOTAL POINT SYSTEM– Tests are worth from 40 – 100 points
each; there will be 3-5 tests/quarter– Quizzes are worth from 10 - 35 points;
with 1 or 2 each week– LAB / PROJECTS are 25 – 100 points; with
from 4 – 6 each quarter– Homework assignments are from 10-25
points; homework points will not exceed 20% of the total for the quarter; homework is two times each week – usually!
How can I check my progress?
• P.I.N. (Parent Information Network); register at school; check posted grades from any computer with internet access.
• Request a grade check/missing assignment slip from the teacher; please allow 24 hours (I’ll try to get it done during the class period, but that isn’t always possible.)
• Send me your email address and you’ll get bi-weekly grade updates.
TEXTBOOK and other RESOURCES
www.teacherweb.com
SUPPLY LIST What you’ll need to succeed in Science
REQUIRED : INQURING MIND – ONE (1) for each student; DISCIPLINE – daily doses of self-control
NOTEBOOK PAPER - Four (4) packages1 package / 9-weeks is about average; get it NOW while it’s CHEAPER!!
POCKET FOLDERS - Four (4) in CLASS COLORYou’ll use a new folder each quarter; the class color list is posted on the window!; folders with prongs AND pockets are
best!COMPOSITION BOOK – One (1)These are small cardboard cover books of lined paper; LAB and PROJECT JOURNALS; ones with graph paper are
GREAT, notebook paper ones are fine too.PEN/PENCILS - #2 pencils; pens (Blue or black ink)You will need a pen or pencil EVERY day! If you use mechanical pencils be sure to have extra lead! Pencils may be
purchased from the teacher in class $0.10 each or 3/$0.25HIGHLIGHTERS – 3 colorsWe’ll use highlighters OFTEN for group assignments, guided readings, checking papers, etc.
OPTIONAL CLASSROOM ITEMS : (choose any 3 from this list)Box of Tissues Ream of computer paperLiquid Hand Soap 3” X 5” OR 4” X 6” notecardsWashable markers Colored pencilsSlinky Box of toothpicksPost-it notes HighlightersSharpie markers Pencil sharpeners (individual plastic/NOT electric!)Zip-loc bags (Quart)