8th Grade Science Syllabus

8th Grade Physics 

Quarter 1 Syllabus 

Mrs. Dunivent-Fix

 RM 209 

[email protected]

This quarter, we will be focusing on learning the basics of physics. 

Pre-unit: Building a Classroom Community (1 week) 

Unit 1: Forces and Motion (4 weeks)  

• Forces 

• Friction and gravity 

• Motion 

• Speed and acceleration 

Unit 2: Energy (4 weeks) 

• Energy and work ●

• Energy sources ● 

• Pressure ● 

• Simple Machines 

Classroom Policies and procedures Supplies 

• We have been supplied with the basic science kits for this class. These will be utilized to complete the weekly experiments for students to apply their knowledge and to gain new knowledge through experimentation. ● 

• Other materials may be required to complete experiments and you will be notified when we are in need of a donation of items. This may be things like paper plates, string, cardboard, foil, blocks, paper, or even various food items to name a few. 

Grades

 60% of student’s grades will be formative assessments in the gradebook ○ Examples of what may be in this section include but are not limited to tests, quizzes, experiment sheets, and lab grades. 

40% of student’s grades will be assignments in the gradebook ○ Examples of what may be in this section include but are not limited to vocabulary, written work, sketches, and reading and discussion questions.

Late Work and Absences  

• Late work and absence policy follows the student handbook and middle school policies and procedures. 

• Late work will be accepted one day late only with a 10 point penalty. If the student does not have the assignment that next day, they will be required to stay inside during recess and complete the assignment and will receive a zero on said assignment. 

• When a student is absent, they will have as many days as they were absent to make up the assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to come to me to find out what assignments were missed after an absence. 

Homework 

• Homework will only be given when students have not finished the work for that day (as appropriate and when not part of the experiment). 

• Homework may consist of further research to assist in their understanding and exploration of various topics. 

• Homework may consist of enrichment activities that will further develop what they have already learned. 

Due Dates 

• Students will look on the board each day to find out what is due and any upcoming due dates. They will need to write all due dates in their planner to help them to stay organized. 

• Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Email is the quickest way to contact me with questions or concerns.