1. Welcome to 8th Grade Physical Science!
Ms. Kelly Orosz
Room 306
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2. Students build science understanding using a variety of practices in experiments, discussion, and project-based experiences
Students gain science literacy and are able to make meaningful connections with what they are learning
Prepare students for high school by helping them gain critical thinking skills, problem solving ability, study skills, and organization skills
Make learning fun and instill a passion for science

3. G8 Science Curriculum
Nature of Science: lab safety, measurement, scientific tools, observations, data collection, graphing, Scientific and engineering practices
Evolution and Heredity
Energy & Waves
Forces & Interactions
Earth’s Place in the Universe
Engineering Design
Earth & Human Activity

4. Grading Science Notebooks = 20% Projects and Labs = 40%
Tests and Quizzes = 30%
Any unfinished classwork will need to be completed as homework or done in tutorial.
Notebook checks happen at least once a trimester
2-5 points are deducted every day the assignment is late. Student will also be expected to come to tutorial
Quizzes can be made up during tutorials
If a student is absent, they must make up work within one week of absence
Communication is very important, so I am always available if there are any concerns or questions

5. Extracurricular Science Activities
Green Team (meet Monday during tutorial)
Ask-a-Scientist Night (10/12/17, tentative)
Academic Pentathlon (Nov 2015-March 2018)
UCI Careers in Science (12/12/17); tentative
Science Fair* (2/27/18)
Raspberry Pie Team

6. Honors Recommendation
Students earn a solid A all 3 trimesters
Participation in science extra curricular activities. (for students who are borderline)
Shows understanding of constructing explanation using data and experimental evaluation.
Demonstrates good work ethic and completes classwork/homework on time
Shows improvement in formal labs done
throughout the year

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