About Science
8th Grade Science Syllabus
Welcome to 8th Grade Science!!! This should be one of the best years you will have as a student. I teach a diversified curriculum that includes Life Science and Physical Science.
Topics in science include:
- Classification
- Adaptation
- Population Changes
- Fossil Record
- Environmental Problems & Solutions
- Properties of Matter
- States of Matter
- Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
- Periodic Table
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Reactions
- Electromagnetism
- Gravitational Influence in our Solar System
Materials:
- 100 page Composition books (3)
- Pen/Pencil
- Notebook Paper
- Graded Papers Folder
The Grading Scale:
Tests/Projects = 40% of grade
Quizzes/Labs = 30% of grade
Class work = 20% of grade
Homework = 10% of grade
Homework:
Homework is due when class begins and students must have all materials at the beginning of class. Homework is not accepted late. Late grades on other assignments will be accepted on certain items. The first day late will 20% off and the second day late will be 50% off. After that it will not be accepted.
Lab Days:
Our lab day is Thursday. Lab shoes must cover the feet. This is a safety issue. The best thing will be to always have a pair of shoes on hand to change into. Missed labs will result in an alternative assignment. It is important to not miss labs.
I am looking forward to a very productive year!
Mr. Strickland
