Guided notes/note taking 2017-2018 8th Grade Science Class Syllabus with This year we will be covering the scientific method, Earth systems and human activity, meteorology, forces, energy, motion, speed, and electromagnetic radiation. Ms. Richardson Email: mrichardson@usd404.org Ways we will learn 1 spiral notebook Pencil with Eraser 1- 2 pocket folder Guided notes/note taking Experiments Projects Test/Quizes Grades will be determined on a total points basis from the following items: bellringers, daily work, quizzes, test, homework, projects, labs, etc. It is expected that all students turn in their work completed and on the due date. If not, the procedure set forth in the ZAP program will be followed. A 90 to 100%    B 80 to 89%    C 70 to 79%    D 60 to 69%    F 0 to 59%

Extra Credit Looking forward to this year! Be Respectful of others and your environment. You are not the only one here to learn. Fail Lovingly and Fail often. Science would not exist without failure. No negative self talk, or negative speech towards others. Negativity is contagious. Come prepared and follow all safety procedures. Sometimes science is dangerous. Extra Credit Students will all have the same opportunity to earn extra credit this semester. This semester, I have simple scientific current event reports for students to fill out and turn in for extra credit. Looking forward to this year!