8th Grade Science Syllabus

2011-2012 Eighth Grade Science Syllabus

Fisher Magnet Upper

Instructor: Ms Callaghan Room 308

Contact Information:

E-mail: calliescience@gmail.com

Phone: 313-866-7233

Course Description:

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

8^th 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.