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8th Grade Physical Science
Course OutlineIntroduction to Amplify Science: All Rogers’ students enrolled in science classes will participate with a new phenomena-based curriculum that blends hands-on investigations, literacy-rich activities, and interactive digital tools to empower students to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers. Will Rogers Science teachers utilize the domain specific curriculum in AMPLIFY.The focus of this class is primarily to help students learn science concepts and skills by thinking, talking, and writing about what they do and discover. The labs and activities are designed to challenge the students' thinking skills while introducing them to realistic methods of science. Two important goals of this course are to make science relevant to the student's world and to develop a heightened interest in science.Disciplinary Core Ideas from the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Physical Science include:PSIA Structure and Properties of MatterPS1B Chemical ReactionsPS1C Nuclear ProcessesPS2A Forces and MotionPS2B Types of InteractionsPS2C Stability and InstabilityPS3A Definitions of EnergyPS3B Energy: Conservation & TransferPS3C Energy and ForcesPS3D Energy in Chemical Processes and LifePS4A Wave PropertiesPS4B Electromagnetic RadiationPS4C Information TechnologiesGrading Procedures:Grades are determined by dividing the number of points earned by the total number of points possible. Ninety percent of the student's grade is determined by assessment. The grading scales is as follows:90-100% A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% D0-59% FThe following items will be taken into consideration in determining grades: lab work, class work, homework, tests, science interactive notebook, bell work, participation, citizenship, group work, and projects. It is the student's responsibility to request any make-up assignments. Additional time will be given to complete make-up work. Students have a planner that is to be filled out daily and helps with home-school communication.Students and parents may check grades on the parent portal. A report card will be given at the end of each quarter and all students will receive a progress report at the midpoint of each quarter. Citizenship grades will be included.Classroom Rules:- Treat others with respect
- Treat property with respect
- Work responsibly
- Be seated when the bell rings with materials (pencil & science interactive notebook)
- Follow all safety procedures
Safety First: Any serious and intentional safety violation in the science lab will result in an immediate referral. Inappropriate behavior may result in the exclusion of a student from group activities and labs.Supplies Needed:- A spiral notebook (for science only)
- Colored pencils and glue sticks
- Two or more pencils and erasers
- Calculator and metric ruler
The Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) for physical science include:- Broad importance and key organizing concept
- Provide a key tool for understanding or investigating more complex ideas or solving problems
- Relate to interest and life experiences of students or be connected to societal or personal concerns
Last Modified on August 6, 2021