1. Welcome to Science Class MRS. WEINER 8 TH GRADE SCIENCE AND CAMBRIDGE

2. Syllabus  It is online- click on all Assignments and look back at August to find it and sign it. It is a grade for your children.  Has Concepts we will be learning each quarter, cheating policy, grading scale, etc

3. 1 st Quarter Nature of Science: Measurement & Scientific Tools Nature of Science:Scientific Inquiry Rock Cycle Earth’s Age Plate Tectonics Earth’s Atmosphere Weather/Climate 2 nd Quarter Earth’s Atmosphere Weather/Climate Actions of Light Transfers of Energy Forces and Changes in Motion Organization & Development of Living Organisms Properties of Matter Matter & Atoms Periodic Table 3 rd Quarter Elements and Chemical Bonds Mixtures, Solubility, & Acid/Base Solutions Chemical Reactions and Equations The Sun-Earth-Moon System Earth in Space and Time 4 th Quarter FSA Testing Stars and Galaxies Exploring Space FSA Review Human Growth and Development

4. Grading Scale  Grades are based on quizzes, tests, lab reports, projects, papers, classwork and homework. Quizzes and tests will not be curved.  Categories and weights of grades are as follows:  Tests – 40%  Quizzes – 20%  Labs/Projects/Papers – 30%  Classwork/Home learning – 10%

5. Lab Fees  Lab Fee  There is a $20 lab fee due for each student. Cash only. The deadline for the lab fee is September 30. After this deadline, the family will receive a financial obligation.

6. Cheating and Online Textbook  If a student is caught cheating, they will receive an F for that assignment and a 1 in conduct for the nine weeks. They will receive a written notice and parent contact will be made immediately after the infraction. The conduct grade cannot be improved upon for that 9 week grading period.  Online textbook- all students have their username and passwords as well as the registration code and site is posted online under homework.

7. Homework  I will list Home Learning Assignment on the board in class and on website. Students may have the requirement to print out a worksheet and bring to class. Please check this daily.  I post notes and other information on website as well

8. Science Project  We have started and every student is completing one.  I have the science fair packet online and has the rubric and due dates posted. Please support your student and keep them on track  The science project will have parts due periodically over 3 quarters.

9. Agendas  Every student should have one now.  They should be writing the HW in their agendas each day. I am trying to spot check it and make sure they have it in their agendas. Please create a system at home for checking their HW and making sure they have it packed and ready to come to school.  Organization has been a challenge for some students!

10. Any questions?  Please email me anytime at kweiner@somersetcanyons.com kweiner@somersetcanyons.com  I usually respond within 24 hours if not sooner, so if you do not hear back from me after 2 days- send me another email.  It has been a pleasure meeting with all of you and I look forward to working with your children this year!!!