This Year in Eighth Grade Science
Students in eighth grade science will meet and/or exceed the requirements and competencies set by the National Science Standards, the State of Ohio Standards, and the Kenston Local School District.
As science teachers, we will:
1. Teach in a variety of ways to meet the needs of the students. 2. Be available to help students outside of class. 3. Communicate with you concerning your student's progress through Inifinite Campus. 4. Communicate with your student concerning his/her progress. 5. Return messages in a timely fashion. 6. Prepare your student to become a successful science student at KHS. |
Things your student is responsible for:1. Keeping a science notebook
*keep all papers in order by topic 2. Homework and daily review *not more than 20 minutes of written homework OR review nightly 3. OAA Review * as assigned 4. Earthweek *a weekly assignment that will track earth and life science events on our planet 5. Investigations and activities *hands-on activities to reinforce daily lectures 6. Formative and summative assessments *nightly review will eliminate the need for extreme preparation |
Grades are weighted as follows:
Tests: 3
Quizzes & lab assessments: 2
Homework Units: 1.5
Notebook Checks: 1
*All work is to be done in pencil and is due AYE (as you enter). Ask your student to share the "Belated Assignment Option" with you. It will allow for full credit on late work (collected assignments only) up to two times a quarter with a parent signature.
Things you can do to help make this year a success:
1. Check grades often.
2. Be aware of report card dates.
3. Look through your student's notebook, checking for organization.
4. Help your student review a few nights a week.
5. Check this website's "Week at a Glance" page for nightly homework.
6. Talk to your student about what topics and activities we are covering in class.
Areas of Study
*We have brand new modular science books this year, so please make sure they are covered. Here are the topics that we will cover this year.
Safety
Tools and Instruments
Structure of the Earth's Crust and Interior
Plate Motions
Plate Boundaries and Landforms
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Topographic Maps
Solar System
Motion
Graphical Analysis
Forces
Laws of Motion
Energy
Waves
Electricity and Magnetism
Introduction to Chemistry
Safety
Tools and Instruments
Structure of the Earth's Crust and Interior
Plate Motions
Plate Boundaries and Landforms
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Topographic Maps
Solar System
Motion
Graphical Analysis
Forces
Laws of Motion
Energy
Waves
Electricity and Magnetism
Introduction to Chemistry