Welcome to Aloha Team Physical Science8th Grade

8th Grade ScienceTeam Aloha

Debbie Yakulis instructor

• Science Instructor 18 years • Sixteen years at Redwood• B.A. Biological sciences UCSC• SJSU Single subject secondary Life Science

teaching credential • SJSU supplementary Physical Science teaching

credential

TEAM ALOHA“working together for all students”

• Debbie Yakulis science• Joe Christie core• Shannon Avina core• James Conn core• Carol Chun math• Matt Grenier P.E.• Michelle Hsieh Elective• Eric Witter Leadership

Teaching Goals

• Every studentCan be successfulHas a safe learning environmentUnderstands classroom expectationsLearns responsibilityIs motivated to learnCommunicates effectively Reaches his/her potential

Class format

• Hands on labs• Activities (Group and Individual)• Reports• Internet projects• Tests• Quizzes• Homework• One large assignment each semester

Grades

Percentage of total points possible Students keep graded work in folder in

classroom with a Grade Record Sheet Student takes responsibility in tracking

grade Grades entered online about once a week Extra credit outlines required for students

making a “C” or below on tests

What’s a parent to do?

• Monitor grades online. (password sent home)

• Contact the teacher if there are consistent missing assignments

• Provide a quiet working environment at home for homework to be completed

• Make sure your student is not overextended with extracurricular activities that interfere with schoolwork

Curriculum• The Basics• Motion• Forces• Structure of Matter• Earth in the Solar System• Reactions• Chemistry of Living Systems• Periodic Table• Density and Buoyancy• Investigation and Experimentation

Textbook

• Prentice Hall • Focus on Physical Science 2008

• Reading and note taking guidePLEASE COVER TEXTBOOKS AT HOME!!!

On line textbook includes:

Successtracker- diagnostic and benchmark assessments which provides instant remediation on mastery for students and reports of progress for teachers. Students will be assigned a password later in the semester for benchmark assessments and use of online materials.

Audio textbook in MP3 format

Online interactive activities, concept videos, lab videos, worksheets, interactive activities, and tutorials

State Content standards• Grade Eight

Focus on Physical Science• Motion• Forces• Atomic Structure• Earth Science (Earth in the Solar System)• Life Science ( Chemistry of Living Things)• Reactions• Periodic Table• Density and Buoyancy

Materials needed

• One dedicated science notebook for note-taking, science handouts and daily questions

• One 3 ring folder for keeping all graded work and grade record sheet in class

• Calculator (simple)

• Binder paper

• Pen and pencil

Expectations

• Behavioral contract (signed by parent and student)

• Lab expectations (signed by parent and student)

• All work is expected to be turned in ON TIME-• One day late = 50% reduction in grade. No

work accepted after one day late• Exceptions “Individual Education Plans” • Absences

– Two days to make up work– Student responsibility to get work missed

Communication

• All homework on

http://teacherweb.com/CA/RMS/Yakulis/

• 408-867-3042 ext 176

• Dyakulis@saratogausd.org

TUTOR TIME

• LUNCHES BY APPOINTMENT

• BEFORE SCHOOL BY APPOINTMENT

LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR

GO TEAM ALOHA!!!