Friday, August 31, 2012

Eighth Grade Science Textbooks

8th Grade Science Syllabus


2011-2012 Eighth Grade Science Syllabus
Fisher Magnet Upper
Instructor: Ms Callaghan Room 308

Contact Information:
Phone: 313-866-7233

Course Description:
In this course students will explore various strands of science required by the State of Michigan.

8th Grade Science Curriculum
  • Unit 1 Targeted Learning Curriculum
  • Unit 2 Plant Systems
  • Unit 3 Our Body Systems
  • Unit 4 Systems of Electricity
  • Unit 5 Systems of Fluid Earth
Unit 6 Systems at Work in Our Universe
  • - paper – spiral notebook – pencils - folder

Required Materials and Supplies

Classroom Norms
  1. Be respectful of all adults/students at all times.            
  2. Raise your hand before speaking.                    
  3. Stay in your seat.                                               
  4. Follow directions the first time they are given.
  5. Complete all assignments.                     .

Textbook/Resource Materials
Pearson Prentice Hall: “Science Explorer”
Website: http://www.phschool.com (students will be given a username and password)
Blog: http://www.callaghanscience.blogspot.com (on this site you will be able to find the concepts we are studying in class, homework assignments and projects)
Grading Policy
All work counts toward your grade. All quizzes and tests will require a parent/guardian signature to acknowledge grades.
            Tests (35%): about 2 per quarter
            Quizzes (15%): about 3 per quarter
            Class Work/Labs (35%): includes labs, notes, ‘Do Now’ questions, and assignments done in class
            Research Papers/Science Fair Project (10%): each quarter there will be a special assignment
            Homework (5%): fully completed and on time assignments (late assignments accepted with excused absence)

Grading Scale
A+  97-100%
A    93-96%
A-   90-92%
B+   87-89%
B     83-86%
B-    80-82%
C+    77-79%
C       73-76%
C-      70-72%
D+   67-69%
D      63-66%
D-     60-62%


Parental Role
As a parent your goal is to have your child be successful in both school and life. As such, we are a team to help your child succeed and reach their greatest potential. To facilitate transparency and student success I keep my blog up to date at http://www.callaghanscience.blogspot.com. Here both parents and students can see most classroom documents, notes, and testing schedule. If your child is absent they can find daily handouts and activities on this class blog. Please feel free to contact me by email (calliescience@gmail.com) or phone (313-866-7233).

 Absence & Tardiness Policy
You are expected to be in class every day prepared before the bell rings. If you are absent and the absence is excused you will receive time equal to the amount of time missed to make up work. Retakes for missed tests and quizzes must be scheduled within one week of the quiz/test. Missed lab work can be made up through an alternate assignment.