Welcome to Science class With Mrs. Rypkema

What is Grade 8 Science We have two major focuses We have two major focuses Physical Science – chemistry, machines, motion and energy Physical Science – chemistry, machines, motion and energy Review of the last 4 years. Review of the last 4 years.

Intermediate Assessment In Science students take the Intermediate Assessment at the end of 8 th grade. It covers everything the students have learned since the beginning of 5 th grade!!!! In Science students take the Intermediate Assessment at the end of 8 th grade. It covers everything the students have learned since the beginning of 5 th grade!!!! We will be giving our final at the end of quarter 3 so we can spend enough time reviewing to prepare students for the exams We will be giving our final at the end of quarter 3 so we can spend enough time reviewing to prepare students for the exams

How we study Journals Journals Exploring ideas and creating labs Exploring ideas and creating labs Group activities Group activities Research and book work Research and book work Computer labs and programs Computer labs and programs

The journal this year is key to everything we do – we will be connecting back to it with each activity. The first grade will be done by you and your student together!!

Grades Homework 20% Homework 20% Tests/quizzes 50% Tests/quizzes 50% Lab 30% Lab 30% Grades are available to you on the parent portal

Extra help/Make up work Extra help is available as needed. I am available most days at lunch and by appointment before and after school. Extra help is available as needed. I am available most days at lunch and by appointment before and after school.

Odds and Ends We will be using an interactive journal this year to connect all our thoughts – please check it out every once in a while and look at what your child is doing. If students have band lessons or other school activities they must make arrangements beforehand. If students are absent they must come to get work upon their return.

My and phone number are available on my website. You can also find a link to the text and other information here. Mrs. Rypkema's website