1. to the Science Lab Mr. Sharp Science 8 Science 7 Science 6 Science 5
Science 8
Science 7
Science 6
Science 5
Lab 4
Grade 7 Homeroom

2. Goals of the Science Courses
the science courses strive to…
foster an appreciation of God’s Creation
nurture student interest in science
relate student experiences to scientific concepts
develop an understanding of science concepts
develop the ability to use the scientific method
to solve problems

3. Instructional techniques  Study and Reading skills
Each course incorporates a wide variety of…
Instructional techniques
emphasizing multiple…
 Reasoning Skills
through STEM Activities
while developing…
 Study and Reading skills

4. Grading policies balance tests and daily work…
Lab Skills...
are developed using STEM activities
Grading policies balance tests and daily work…
50-60% tests, quizzes
40-50% daily work, labs, activities, notes, assignments and participation
have mid-term Unit Test & Final Exam
Assignments...
are assigned daily and include review
emphasize understanding
posted daily on the science web site

5. tools of the scientist… the living environment…
the 8th gr. CONTENT...
tools of the scientist…
scientific method, the metric system
science equipment, the microscope
historical perspectives of life science
the living environment…
basic life processes, cell function & structure
taxonomy, genetics and inheritance
energy transfer in living systems
the physical setting,...
geologic forces and effects of meteorites
environmental pollution and earth resources
atoms, elements, molecules, compounds
the periodic table, the chemistry of living things

6. the MercyScience BLOG Mercy Science Website
Daily / weekly science assignments
chapter outlines, the power points
science vocabulary, work sheets
current science events
project descriptions and formats
school supply, reading lists
links to science sites
policies, course outlines
the MercyScience BLOG
mercyscience.blogspot.com
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7. to succeed in science… daily study is very important
remember...
to succeed in science…
daily study is very important
homework plays a major role
arrange to makeup missed work
check the web site for updates
communication is important…
school site: schoololom.org
grades: PlusPortal.com/olom