WELCOME to 8 th Grade Physical Science Laura Barnett – GLMS 10 years; 21 years total teaching experience – ALL secondary Teacher of the Year 2007-2008.

WELCOME to

8th Grade Physical Science

Laura Barnett – GLMS 10 years;

21 years total teaching experience – ALL secondary

Teacher of the Year 2007-2008 for GLMS

[email protected]

GLMS Phone: 407 320 7663

So what is Physical Science?

An introduction to the topics covered in 8th grade Physical

Science @ GLMS

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

• Physics• Acoustics• Optics• Energy• Nuclear Science• Electricity• Sound• Light• Magnetism• Laws of Motion

• Gas Laws• Chemistry• Atomic theory• Subatomic particles• Elements• Molecules • Compounds• Chemical reactions• Electronics• Engineering

First Nine-Weeks

• Nature of Science / Introduction to Physical Science (1-2 weeks)

• Motion and Forces (5-6 weeks)

• Science Fair Project selection / preparation (1-2 weeks) MONDAY = SF DAY

Second Nine-WeeksWORK and ENERGY(3-4 weeks)

Waves, Electricityand Magnetism (3-4 weeks)

Optics (1-2 weeks)

Third Nine-Weeks

• Classification of Matter / States of Matter(3-4 weeks)

• Atomic Theory (1-2 weeks)• Periodic Table of the Elements (3-4

weeks)

Fourth Nine-Weeks

• Properties of Atoms (1-2 weeks)• Chemical Bonds (3-4 weeks)• Chemical Reactions (2-3 weeks)

Grading• Grades will be determined by a

TOTAL POINT SYSTEM– Tests are worth from 40 – 100 points

each; there will be 3-5 tests/quarter– Quizzes are worth from 10 - 35 points;

with 1 or 2 each week– LAB / PROJECTS are 25 – 100 points; with

from 4 – 6 each quarter– Homework assignments are from 10-25

points; homework points will not exceed 20% of the total for the quarter; homework is two times each week – usually!

How can I check my progress?

• P.I.N. (Parent Information Network); register at school; check posted grades from any computer with internet access.

• Request a grade check/missing assignment slip from the teacher; please allow 24 hours (I’ll try to get it done during the class period, but that isn’t always possible.)

• Send me your email address and you’ll get bi-weekly grade updates.

TEXTBOOK and other RESOURCES

www.teacherweb.com

SUPPLY LIST What you’ll need to succeed in Science

REQUIRED : INQURING MIND – ONE (1) for each student; DISCIPLINE – daily doses of self-control

NOTEBOOK PAPER - Four (4) packages1 package / 9-weeks is about average; get it NOW while it’s CHEAPER!!

POCKET FOLDERS - Four (4) in CLASS COLORYou’ll use a new folder each quarter; the class color list is posted on the window!; folders with prongs AND pockets are

best!COMPOSITION BOOK – One (1)These are small cardboard cover books of lined paper; LAB and PROJECT JOURNALS; ones with graph paper are

GREAT, notebook paper ones are fine too.PEN/PENCILS - #2 pencils; pens (Blue or black ink)You will need a pen or pencil EVERY day! If you use mechanical pencils be sure to have extra lead! Pencils may be

purchased from the teacher in class $0.10 each or 3/$0.25HIGHLIGHTERS – 3 colorsWe’ll use highlighters OFTEN for group assignments, guided readings, checking papers, etc.

OPTIONAL CLASSROOM ITEMS : (choose any 3 from this list)Box of Tissues Ream of computer paperLiquid Hand Soap 3” X 5” OR 4” X 6” notecardsWashable markers Colored pencilsSlinky Box of toothpicksPost-it notes HighlightersSharpie markers Pencil sharpeners (individual plastic/NOT electric!)Zip-loc bags (Quart)