1. OPEN HOUSE 2012 8 TH GRADE SCIENCE

2. READY FOR SCIENCE Students will need the following supplies: 1 – One Inch Binder or Greater (with at least 50 sheets of lined paper) & Two Diving Tabs Several Sharpened Pencils Blue or Black Pens (Several) Colored Pencils Highlighters Glue Sticks and Scotch Tape Flash Drive & Standard Calculator Advanced classes: Additional composition book for science fair projects Small binder with tabs & pockets for science fair projects

3. CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK- SEMESTER ONE First Nine Weeks Thinking Like a Scientist Properties and Changes in Matter Second Nine Weeks Atomic Structure Periodic Table

4. CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK- SEMESTER TWO Third Nine Weeks Sun, Earth and Moon Solar System Stars, Galaxies & Space Exploration Cycling of Matter and Energy Fourth Nine Week STEM Integrating Science,Technology, Engineering and Math

5. TEXTBOOKS Textbooks remain in the classroom Students have been given information about signing up for online books. That information is also available on my website. Textbook Portal: connected.mcgraw-hill.com connected.mcgraw-hill.com Other Key Information: http://mrcrespo.webs.com http://mrcrespo.webs.com

6. GRADING POLICY Grading Policy – 55% of student’s grades come from assessments and 45% from class (labs…etc.) and home learning assignments. Extra credit is for enrichment purposes only and is NOT a substitute for missed assignments.

7. THINGS WE NEED IN CLASS.. CLASSROOM DONATIONS: If you are willing and able to make a donation to support our classroom, please choose any item(s) from the list below. Thank you in advance! Kleenex/Facial Tissue Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes Hand Sanitizer (>60% ethyl alcohol) Standard Copy/Printer Paper We always need paper towels

8. THANKS SO MUCH FOR COMING. IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR!

9. SCIENCE RESEARCH All SRMS advanced science students must complete a science research project. All parents and students need to indicate the level of participation: By executing the form located on my “science fair letter”. All relevant forms and deadlines are listed at: http://www.edfoundationirc.org/p/13/science-fair

10. HOMEWORK During the first semester, the focus of homework will be on the science research project.

11. SCIENCE RESEARCH DATES TO REMEMBER September 24 th Research Log Due September 25 th Bibliography due October 1stTyped Research Plan due Approved plans can move forward with experiments and data collection and analysis. Some plans will need county approval before experimentation can begin. November 26thFinal project, Display board and Class presentations, December 6 th SRMS school science Expo

12. THANKS SO MUCH FOR COMING. IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR!