Physical+Science+Syllabus

=Physical Science Syllabus= **Bellwood-Antis** **Middle School** Contact Information: rws@blwd.k12.pa.us OR Ext. #4024)   **Subject: Physical Science Grade: 8th**    **//Introduction to Class//**: I have great expectations for every student participating in this course. I look forward to helping you learn many of the fascinating facts about matter and energy. Learning interesting facts is important. However, in this class, I will focus your attention to life skills that are used and improved. Also, in every topic discussed during this course we will answer the important question “Why do I have to know this?” So even for those who do not like science, you will take away valuable life skills that will make you a better worker/citizen in the future.
 * Mr. Rick Schreier **


 * // Some of the life skills are:  //**  **Analyzing, Communicating, Estimating, Summarizing, Setting Goals,**  **  Investigating, Listening, Predicting, & Prioritizing  **

** Major Topics/Units: (Textbook: //Physical Science// [McDougall Littell]) ** ** A. **** Physical Science Basics ** · What is Physical Science? - Unifying Principles of Science · Science Inquiry and Technology ** B. **** Matter and Energy ** · Introduction to Matter · Properties of Matter · Energy · Temperature and Heat ** C. ** **Chemical Interactions** · Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table · Chemical Bonds and Compounds · Chemical Reactions · Solutions · Carbon in Life and Materials ** D. **** Motion and Forces ** · Motion · Forces · Gravity, Friction, and Pressure · Work and Energy · Machines ** E. **** Waves, Sound, and Light ** · Waves · Sound · Electromagnetic Waves · Light and Optics

** Special Projects: ** A. Teacher Demonstrations  B. Student Labs (Measurement, simple machines, motion, force, reactions) C. Performance Assessments: Posters, models, research, debates etc.  D. Reading and Math Prompts; aligned to state standards

** Assessment :** A. Teacher made tests: 60% B. Quizzes: 15% C. Homework: 25% Note: Projects count as test grades.

** Make-up Work: (if you are absent) ** A. Ask a fellow classmate. (All notes and assignments must be copied from a classmate) B. Worksheets and assignments are located on the side counter. (//Help yourself//) C. //__Test make-ups__//: tests will be made up as soon as possible. (During study hall or on the day we go over the test in class.) - One day grace period if you missed review day and test day. Quizzes will be taken next day, if possible. - In cases of multiple absences, follow the student handbooks guidelines. D. **//All notes, homework, and worksheets must be completed//**.