1. Welcome to Back to School Night at Harper Park
8th Grade Physical Science
Mrs. Bangert
Room A7
Check to make sure parents are in the right location.
Ask them to sign in before or after presentation.

2. Introduction Former Fairfax County science teacher
Seventh year at Harper Park
Live in Leesburg with my husband and 3 sons
Philosophy: Science should be fun with as much hands on learning as possible!
3 boys JMU, Heritage and 1 here at Harper

3. What is Physical Science?
Thermal Energy (Heat)
Transverse Waves (Light)
Nuclear
Scientific Method and Lab Safety
Force and Motion
Energy
Matter
Magnetism
Electricity
Waves and Sound
Physics is not required to graduate from high school. Students may choose to take AP Biology or AP Chemistry in its’ place.
May possibly be the last time some students are exposed to this material.
Work and Power
Simple Machines
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Atomic Structure
Periodic Table
Chemical Bonds
Acids and Bases

4. Grading All assignments are graded on a point scale
Grades are determined through points earned divided by points possible
Quizzes, tests and labs are worth more points in relation to daily work, homework, and projects
Interims will NOT be sent home in the middle of each quarter as an update for parents
The Phoenix portal should be available soon.
Phoenix marks:
No Grade- Means I haven’t graded the assignment yet
Z- Student did not turn in assignment
X- Student is exempt from the assignment
F= Formative
S= Summative

5. A Typical Day In Science
Warm- Up to review previous work or create interest for the new topic of the day
Review and discuss warm ups and homework
Demonstration/Hands on activity for students
Introduction of the new topic
Complete labs and activities
Summarize and draw conclusions
Homework assigned ( often started) to reinforce the objectives of the day or week
Students may receive additional help before or after school and during resource.
Students are required to make up work and get notes if absent.

6. State Testing/SOLs
8th grade science test actually covers sixth, seventh, and eighth grade material
Testing will be in May- specific dates will be provided ASAP
Please avoid planning an early vacation and doctors appointments on those days
Students can take practice tests online: dex.shtml

7. Contact information
phone
Cell
Please allow 24 hours for us to return your .
Harper Park
When you call the school, please leave enough detail in your message so that I am prepared to answer your questions when I return your call.

8. Help at Home School website- Staff- Bangert- Assignment Calendar
Khan Academy-
einteractivesites.htm
Students should always check their text and reread the corresponding section.

9. STEM: Science Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future, by Commerce’s Economics and Statistics Administration, shows that growth in STEM jobs has been three times greater than that of non-STEM jobs over the last 10 years. And throughout the next decade, STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17 percent, compared to 9.8-percent growth for other occupations.
July 14, 2011