1. Welcome Parents Curriculum Night September 20, 2012 Ms. Howard 8 th Grade Science Teach Like Champion… Learn Like a Scholar

2. Teacher Info  Ms. Jazmine Howard  Science Teacher  7 th and 8 th Grade  Science Room 410  (718) 384-4154 (ext 0410)  JHoward@bwccschool.org JHoward@bwccschool.org

3. Classroom Supplies  2 marble composition notebooks  1 pack of dry erase markers  2 packs of pens  2 packs of pencils  2 boxes of tissues  2 paper towels  2 hand sanitizer bottles for the lab  1 pack Crayola markers  1 container of Clorox cleaning wipes  1 pack graph paper  1 pack color construction paper  1 roll scotch tape  Paper Towels

4. Classroom Expectations A. Articulate R. Responsible M. Motivated O. Outstanding R. Respectful S. Speak using academic language C. Communicate appropriately H. Have an O. Open mind L. Leave negativity out A.Ask and answer question R. Respect ALL S. Sit up T. Track the Speaker A. Ask & Answer Questions R. Respect ALL

5. Classroom Expectations: Science Notebook  Scholars are required to use a composition notebook for all scientific explorations.  All classwork, labs, homework must be completed in the science notebook.  All science notebooks should include:  a table of contents with date, title, and page number.

6. Principal’s Book Club  Scholars are encouraged to read 25 science related books by end of the school year.

7. Portfolio Pieces : 30%  Ten Portfolio Pieces are necessary to excel to next grade.

8. Classwork and Labs: 30%  Labs are essential to understanding scientific concepts.  Scholars are expected to complete all labs in order to be successful in their science classes.

9. Test/ Exams/ Projects: 25%  Pre Test  Post Test  Projects

10. Homework: 15%  Homework is given 3x a week in Science

11. Unit 1 – Reproduction, Heredity, and Evolution September 6 th -November 29 th  Essential Question- How does life on Earth continue to respond to environmental change?  Reproductive Patterns  Patterns of Development  Heredity  Roles of Sexual and Sexual Reproduction in Human Growth and Development  Natural Selection

12. Unit 2- Forces and Motion on Earth November 29 th – December 22 nd  Essential Question- How do we apply the laws of motion to explain the movement of objects on Earth?  Motion  Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion  Acceleration, Forces, and Mass

13. Unit 3- Earth, Sun, Moon System January 1 st – February 20 th  Essential Question- What roles do forces play in the patterns and stability of the solar system?  Seasons and Cycles  Solar System  Phases of the Moon  Eclipses and Tides

14. Unit 4- Humans in their environment March 3 rd –May 23 rd  Essential Question- How does human consumption of resources impact the environment and our health?  Natural Resources  Nutrition and Food Choices  Global Warming

15. Science State Exam: June http://www.nysedregents.org/grade8/science/home.html