8th Grade Science Syllabus
Mrs. Kim Hawkins
Science 6th-8th, Art Teacher
Conferences: please email me to schedule a conference
Objectives
8th grade will learn about “Physical Science” which covers the state of matter; physical and chemical properties of matter; interaction and energy related to matter; atoms and periodic table; chemical formulas and chemical reactions; components of universe; force and motion; interdependence among living systems.
Course Description
8th grade science will address the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) through the following strands:
Science investigation and reasoning
Elements, compounds and mixture
Atoms and periodic table
Chemical formulas and reactions
Force and motion
Forces that change the Earth’s crust
Components of the universe
Interdependence among living systems
Science fair project
1st Quarter:
Science investigation and reasoning
Elements, compound and mixture
Atoms and periodic table
Science investigation and reasoning TEKS: 8.1 a, b; 8.2 a, b, c, d, e; 8.3 a, b, c, d; 8.4 a, b.
Safety procedures
Scientific methods and models
Scientific tools and measurements
Elements, compound and mixture TEKS: 8.1 a, b; 8.2 a, b, c, d, e; 8.3 a, b, c, d; 8.4 a; 8.6 a, b.
Physical properties of matter
Chemical properties of matter
Characteristics of elements
Identification of elements
Classification based on properties
How elements make up compounds?
Properties of compounds
Chemical formulas of compounds
Mixtures
Atoms and periodic table TEKS: 8.1 a: 8.2 a, c, e; 8.3 a, b, c, d; 8.4 a; 8.5 a, b, c.
Development of atomic theory
The structure of atom
Arrangment of elements
Grouping of elements
SMCS Grading Policy
A 90%-100%
B 80%-90%
C 75%-79%
D 70%-74%
F 69% or below
To be promoted from one grade level to the next, a student shall attain an overall average of 70 or above
for the year in all courses taken. In addition, a student shall attain an average of 70 or above in the
following subjects:language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and religion.
Science Grading Policy
Participation/Conduct 10%
Class Work/Homework 20%
Quizzes/Lab Work 20%
Tests 50%
TOTAL 100%
Absent Work
The SMCS attendance policy is located on the school’s website. The student is responsible for any missed assignments. Teachers are not responsible to compile absent work. Students are given one day, for each day absent to make up work. Tests will be taken within two days of students return. Please refer to the Attendance policy in the SMCS Parent/Student Handbook for further information.
Late Work
The student is responsible for turning in each and every assignment he/she has been assigned on the following class day. The student will lose 10 points the first day that it is late. The second day the assignment is late, the student will receive a zero and will use recess time to complete the assignment.
Visitors
For our children's safety, all visitors must report to the school office and log in and out each time they visit the St. Mary’s Catholic School campus, this includes lunch time. Visitors may only enter the school through the front door. This applies to those dropping off an item and those staying to volunteer.
Parents are not permitted to enter the classroom or library without approval from the school office.
Telephones
Students may not carry or use cell phones or other electronic equipment during school hours. Cell phones and other electronic equipment brought for after-school use must be secured in the school office during the day, not kept in lockers, book bags, or given to the homeroom teacher, etc.
Students may make emergency phone calls in the School Office. Students may not call for assignments or homework unless requested by the teacher.