8th Grade Syllabus
2021-2022
Mrs. Kim Hawkins
Science 5th-8th
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:
1st Quarter:
Science investigation and reasoning
Elements, compound and mixture
Atoms and periodic table
TEKS: 8.1 a,b; 8.2 a-e; 8.3 a-d; 8.4 a,b; 8.5 a-e
2nd Quarter:
Chemical formulas and reactions
Force and motion
TEKS: 8.5 a-e; 8.6 a-c
3rd Quarter:
Force and motion
Newton’s laws of motion
Forces that change the earth’s crust
TEKS: 8.6 a-c; 8.9 a-c; 8.10 a-c
4th Quarter:
Components of the universe
Interdependence of the living systems
TEKS: 8.7 a-c; 8.8 a-d; 8.11 a-c
Students are expected to participate in all daily class activities; complete class work reports/homework or other projects on time. As provided, please review “Middle School Handbook” for daily student classroom procedures and homework policies.
Science Grading Policy
Class Work/Homework 10%
Quizzes/Lab Work 40%
Tests 50%
TOTAL 100%
10 points will be deducted from student work that is turned in without a name
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 class day that it is late. The second class day the assignment is late, the student will receive a zero and will use recess time to complete the assignment for student learning purposes, though the grade will remain a zero.