Welcome Sign-up Parent Institute Welcome to 8 th grade Science Handout

Homeroom Schedule Community Club Daily Announcement - KSPS AR reading- need an independent reading book and can take AR Tests Tuesday Folder

Science Classes Expectations Daily Agenda –Write down H.W. –Lesson/PPT –Activity Parent Portal Announcements/ HW/Notes can also be found on website website

Wish List White Vinegar Kleenex White Xerox paper Lined notebook paper Salt Hand sanitizer Corn Starch Baking Soda Gallon/sandwich size storage bags Glow Sticks Color Pencils Color Xerox Paper

Planned Units of Study Introduction Physics Chemistry Astronomy STDs/Healthy Choices

Introduction School / Class Rules Lab Safety Scientific Method Measurement Cooperative Groups

Physics Motion and Forces Acceleration / Momentum

Chemistry Structure of Matter: Atoms and Molecules Bonds and Reactions Biochemistry / Nutrition

Astronomy The Universe Galaxies Stars Our Solar System

Healthy Choices Viruses and bacteria Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Parent Institute “Quick Tips” Seven Habits of Highly Responsible Students The Apathetic Child

Science Olympiad Meeting today- gave applications Next meeting on Thursday, September 8 from 2:20-3:30pm in Mrs. Dira’s room (D111) Applications due Sept. 9

HONORS SCIENCE Different way of doing things Integration of more math into the problem solving process of science Stress scientific writing Use higher level thinking skills: –Application of concepts to new situations –Application of concepts to student’s everyday life –The “why” of things