8th Grade Science Syllabus

 

Mrs. Kim Hawkins

Science 6th-8th, Art Teacher

khawkins@stmarys-temple.org

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

• Genius Hour Project

1st Quarter: 

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.
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.

2nd Quarter
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.
The 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.  

3rd Quarter
Chemical Formuals and Reactions  TEKS: 8.5 d,e
Force and Motion  TEKS:8.6 a,b,c
Newton's Laws of Motion  TEKS: 8.6 c
Genius Hour Project
 

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%

Daily 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. Daily quizzes that are missed will be made up the following class with an alternate assignment that will count for the missed quiz grade. 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.