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Welcome!
Please locate your name and number on the back window by the door and sit at the desk with your number. (1st block look for your schedule)
Please take out a pencil or pen and colored pencils if you have them.
What is 8th Grade Science?
8th Grade Science consists of: Evidence of evolution in organisms and
landforms. a) Earth’s History. b) Evolution. c) Satellite Imagery. d) Ground Truthing/Remote Sensing.
The hydrosphere. a) Properties of Water. b) Structure of the hydrosphere. c) Ocean Resources. d) Ocean & Coastal Life. e) Water Quality
What is 8th Grade Science? Chemistry.
a) Matter. b) Periodic Table. c) Compounds. d) Chemical Reactions. e) Chemistry and You
Cell theory. a) Cell Theory.
Microbiology. a) Structures, Functions and Processes. b) Protists. c) Microbes. d) Pathogens e) Infectious Diseases
Website
I have a class website at www.swofford8.wikispaces.com where I post information for the class including assignments.
Materials
Everyday you will need to have a 3-ring binder for science with loose-leaf paper, spiral notebook, pencils, USB Drive, and a divider for science.
You will not receive a textbook. There is a textbook online that you must create an account for and you will use that for homework and class work assignments.
To register for a textbook please go to my website and click on online textbook and follow the instructions.
8th Grade Science EOG
The North Carolina End-of-Grade (EOG) is designed to measure student performance on the competencies specified in the goals and objectives of the Standard Course of Study in science at grade 8.
The test is used to determine science class placement in high school and is used in determining the school AYP score.
Review material for the EOG and Benchmarks are available on my website.
Grading Rules
Grades are calculated using five main categories:
Class work = 20% Home work = 15% Lab = 15% Quiz = 20% Test/Projects = 30%
Homework
The purpose of homework is to reinforce what students learned in class
Do not give often so when I do you need to complete it.
Most of the time its to finish something.
Make Up Work
Absent students must turn in missing work. The number of days you have to make up the missing assignments is equivalent to the number of days you were absent.
Tests
To evaluate student understanding of goals and objectives of the standard course of study, tests are given at the end of each goal.
Quizzes are given to check understanding on key items such as vocabulary.
Benchmark tests are given once each quarter by the school district to check overall understanding of the science topics taught during the previous nine weeks.
Benchmark and EOG scores are not reflected in the student’s overall score for the class however please do your best. The only way I can help you improve is to know what you don’t understand.
Expectations
School Wide Expectations Class ExpectationsPractice Honesty Be Honest
Act Responsibly
Be Prompt On time, in seat, ready to go Be Prepared • Come to class with all needed
materials
Treat Others With Respect Be Respectful • Treat people the way you want to
be treated
Have Self Discipline
Be Engaged• Follow directions• Raise your hand before speaking
or getting out of your seat
Classroom Rules
If You Choose to Break a Rule First Time- Verbal Warning/incident Second Time - Conference with student/lunch
detention Third Time - Parent contact/Conference/lunch
detention Severe Disruptions - Office Referral
If you choose not to complete class work or homework and this is a pattern for you, then you will complete the assignments at silent lunch.
Classroom Rules
Follow directions given by the teacher(s). Be prepared. Bring your pencil, spiral
notebook and 3 ring binder with paper to each class. (Sharpen pencils before class begins.)
Be on time. Class begins promptly – you must be in your seat at that time.
Stay seated and quiet. Raise your hand before asking or answering questions. No talking or getting out of seats without permission. Class time is for SCIENCE work only.
Classroom Rules Be courteous and respectful to the
teacher(s) and other students at all times. Also, have respect for school (and other people’s) property.
Remain in your seats until you are dismissed at the end of the class.
Pay attention to lesson being taught and ask questions when you don’t understand.
Work hard while at school and stay on task. Water and gum are allowed only if you
can throw them out in the proper place. Ipods are allowed. Only when I say you can
listen to them. IF you have them out without permission I will take it. NO SHARING!
ALL SCHOOL RULES are in effect in this classroom at ALL TIMES.
Classroom Procedures
What to do when they enter the classroom
Take out the materials you will use in this class.
Start working on the warm-up assignment immediately.
Classroom Procedures
Participating in class discussion During the year, we will have class
discussion as part of our lesson plan. During these times I will ask you questions. You must raise your hand and wait to be recognized by me before you respond.
Classroom Procedures
What to do at dismissal of class / when bell ring
You are to remain in your seat until I dismiss the class. The bell does not dismiss the class. You do not dismiss the class. The Teacher dismisses the class.
Criteria for Dismissal Clean desk, work area and put chairs
under table. Last class chairs go on tables.
Classroom Procedures
Signal for your immediate attention When you see me raise my hands or I
may tap a bell because some of you will not be able to see my hand when you are working in groups, I need you to do the following:
Freeze. Turn and face me; pay attention
and keep your eyes on me. Be ready for instruction. I will have
something to say.
Classroom Procedures
When finish work early Start working on your homework
assignment or see me for extension work on the topic.
When a school wide announcement is made During announcements, you are to sit
quietly (no talking) in your seat and listen and/or watch the announcement. We do not want to miss important school information.
When visitors are in the classroom Continue to work quietly if a visitor enters
the room. I will alert you if I need your attention.
Classroom Procedures
Bring the following to class everyday Notebook Pencils/pen, paper, color pencils/markers,
laptop, and USB drive
Classroom Procedures
Responding to fire drill At the sound of the alarm, quietly stop
working and form a single file line at the door. Wait until I open the door, then proceed quietly to our designated area in a single file line. Maintain the single file line while outside and when returning to the classroom.
Classroom Procedures
When walking to another location, all students will line up in the hallway and silently walk in a single file line.
Classroom Procedures
After being absent it is your responsibility to get any missed assignments from my wiki space. If you need a print out of a worksheet or assignment please write me a note and put it in the basket.
Lab Safety
I have a no tolerance for inappropriate behavior during a laboratory activity. Students will be asked once to stop the inappropriate behavior. The second time it occurs the student will be asked to stand in the hall until the activity is complete.
The Bottom Line
Mr. Marshall is the 8th Grade Administrator.
Rules & Procedures are designed to keep you OUT of his office.
If a behavior is preventing me from teaching or preventing students from learning, I have to do something about it.
The Bottom Line
If I see inappropriate behavior, I will deal with it. You may not always know.
If you don’t think I saw it or know about it, report it to me and I will watch for it.
Fair doesn’t mean equal – we don’t treat everyone the same. Sometimes for reasons I’m not allowed to discuss with you.
The Bottom Line
In a recent study, it was determined that an average teacher makes close to 3000 decisions a day.
I’m going to make mistakes! I’m human. If you aren’t happy with a decision I
make, I would like to know about it. Lets discuss it one on one.
The Bottom Line
I usually end up caring about you like you’re my own children. I want you to be successful. I DON’T want you to fail. I DON’T want you to get in trouble. I DON’T want you to be sad. I want you to get a 4 on the 8th Grade
Science EOG.