8th-grade Science - Zuber Q2 Grading Notes 8th-grade Science - Zuber

Topics Covered Astronomy Weather & Climate Unit 4: Stars & Galaxies Unit 5: The Atmosphere Unit 6: Weather Factors Unit 7: Weather Patterns Unit 8: Climate

Quiz Time Quiz Retakes Must have you and a parent sign a “contract” that: You have completed all work for the unit You spent at least one evening studying the material again If the new score is higher, you keep it. If the new score is lower, I will average all scores (which will lower your original score) Retakes are during PM Advisory or after-school by appointment

Notebooks You will keep all work added neatly to your class notebook (composition notebook) Except for obvious exceptions like posters, models, etc All work must have a clear title and date Or it will not be graded All work must be readable and neatly organized You will receive a separate “Notebook Organization” grade for each unit, grading how neat and organized your work is (10 points)

Daily Work Notes, worksheets, reading assignments, labs, and other class activities (not quizzes, exams, or projects) Each assignment will have a separate grade (different from Q1), usually 10 points. You are to use class time to complete all daily work If you do not finish in class, it is homework! You must turn in (or show) your work to Mr. Zuber the day it is due, which is usually the same day assigned for daily work. One week to turn in late work without a penalty (one letter grade down)