Name____________________________________ Date _______________ Period ______________

Welcome to 8th Grade Science

Mrs. Crespo Course Description:
This year we will investigate basic chemistry, physics, and life science concepts, while exploring the scientific method, history and nature of science, as set forth by the Arizona State Science Standards. Our science journey will help you better understand the world around you as well as prepare you for science courses in high school. Labs, demonstrations, and experiments will reinforce and expand upon the topics we will cover in class.

Flowing Wells Junior High

2013-2014

Expectations:
Be Courteous toward all
persons.

Classroom Rules:
Arrive to class on time with all needed materials. No food, drinks, GUM, or candy. Give attention to teacher when signaled.

Be Respectful of all persons

and their property.

Be Prepared and come to

class ready to participate.

Use materials and lab equipment properly at all times.

Course Topics:
Scientific Method Properties of Matter Changes in Matter Classification of Matter Atomic Structure Periodic Table pH Identification Chemical Reaction Oxidation Identification Motion & Forces Laws of Motion Cell Division Genetic & Heredity Changes Over Time Changes in Environment Advances in Technology

If you CHOOSE to break a rule:

1st Consequence: Warning 2nd Consequence: Isolation 3rd Consequence: Detention 4th Consequence: Office referral

Your Behavior is Your Responsibility. Any severe disruption, violation, or display of disrespect will have immediate consequences.

Positive Rewards:
Praise Self respect Positive notes/calls home Class rewards Consideration for Science Trips!

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Entering and Leaving the Classroom:

1. When should you enter the classroom? ________________________________________________________ 2. When is an appropriate time to ask to use the restroom/leave the classroom? ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. How many passes do you get to use the restroom, etc. and how often do you get them? ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. When you leave the classroom, what should you do before you leave (and remember to do when you return)? __________________________________________________________________________________

Planners, Bellwork, and Closure:

5. What 3 things should you have out & be working on at the beginning of class? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 6. What are 4 uses of your planners? __________________________ ___________________________ __________________________ ___________________________ 7. What should you do if you dont have your composition book? ______________________________________________________ 8. What should you do if you dont know the answer to BW? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 9. When do we do closure? ______________________________________________________ 10. Why do we do bellwork/closure?________________________ ______________________________________________________

Student Supplies:
11. When should you sharpen your pencil? __________________________ ________________________________ 12. How many people can be at the sharpener at a time? _______________ 13. What are 2 things you can do if you dont have a pencil/pen? ___________ ________________________________ 14. If you needed to tape a sheet of paper into your composition book, how should this be completed? __________ ________________________________ ________________________________ 15. When can you use the sinks? ________________________________ 16. Are you permitted to use the classroom fountain? Explain ________________________________ ________________________________

Expected Behavior:
17. What should you do if you need to borrow something from the teacher? _____________________________________ 18. Name 3 behaviors that are considered disrespectful. ________________________________________________________ 19. What are 4 potential consequences for disrespectful behavior? ___________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________

Grades:

Your science grade will be based on: Quizzes/Tests Homework Lab/Experiment & Conclusion Write-up In-class Assignments/Activities Projects Participation (Tardies: 10%) Final exam (each semester)

Grading Scale:
90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 0-59% A B C D F

Class work:
*Homework*Extra Credit*Absent Work
All work is expected to be your own work. All work is expected to be turned in on its due date. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get work from the Absent Work area. Collect your missing work before class or at lunch. Extra Credit will be available to ALL students in various ways throughout the year. However, individual extra credit will only be given if all regular assignments have been turned in.

Homework: Yes, you will have homework!

Homework will include written assignments to be turned in, as well as studying (going over the notes, vocabulary, and concepts covered in class). Spend a minimum of 15 minutes to review all material - new or old every night.

Restroom and water fountain breaks should be taken care of between class periods. Students not in their seat working on bellwork when the bell rings will be considered Tardy. After the 3rd tardy within a quarter, students will lose an accumulation of 10% of your participation grade.

Grades will be updated on worldbyme.com in a timely manner and printouts will be given at the end of each quarter so students should have a clear understanding of how they are doing in class.

Required Materials:
Bring the following to class everyday:
Binder and supply of lined paper Composition Book School Planner Sharpened or mechanical pencils (always have a spare!) Black or blue ink pen (no other colors).
Please see me immediately If you have difficulty obtaining any of these materials.

Class Expectations: Be successful:

20. What is the teachers signal for your attention? ___________________________ 23. What should you do if you want to participate in class? ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 21. Look at the What to do if you are done early poster and list 2 things you know you can do if you finish up early with classwork. ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 22. Name 2 ways you can be courteous to other people. ___________________________________________________ 23. Name 2 ways you can respect others and their property. ___________________________________________________ 24. What does self-discipline mean? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 25. What do you think it means to be productive? ___________________________________________________

How to get work if you are absent:

29. Why do we have the absent bins? _________________ ________________________________________________ 30. When you return, when should you collect your missing work? ____________________________________ 31. What items will be listed on the slip for the day you were absent? ____________________________________ 32. Where will you find the weekly quiz that you missed? ________________________________________________ 33. Where do you turn in a weekly quiz when you are done? __________________________________________ 34. Can you pass in homework late? _________________ 35. Math problem: Sally is sick on Monday and Tuesday. She returns to school on Wednesday. When is Mondays HW due? ____________________________ When is Tuesdays HW due? _____________________ When is Wednesdays HW due? __________________

Showing Effort:
26. When is homework due? __________________ 27. Where should you get missing notes? __________________________________________ 28. Name 4 ways you can show effort in your work. __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

Beginning & Ending class and Tardies:

36. What must you be doing before the bell rings? __________________________________________________ 37. When do your tardies for this class reset? ____________________________________________________ 38. What is the consequence of a 2nd unexcused tardy? ______________________________________________ 39. What if you have no tardies? ________________________________________________________________ 40. About how many minutes will you have to pack up at the end of class? ______________________________ 41. What is the LAST thing we do as a class before dismissal? _________________________________________ 42. How do you know you have been dismissed? ___________________________________________________

I earned my Bachelors degree in Health Science from the University of Arizona and am completing my Masters degree in Secondary Education. I was born and raised in Tucson but lived in Houston, Texas for many years before moving back to Tucson with my family. I am thankful not to have to worry about hurricanes anymore! My family and I are glad to be living in Tucson where we can enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran desert and all it has to offer. I look forward to being your teacher this year and exploring the amazing world of science with you.
~Mrs. Crespo

What we believe
We believe every student can be successful and have a fun time doing it! We anticipate having a respectful, safe and fun learning environment in science! We hope to be a guide to every students achievement this year.

It is my job as your teacher to

Provide you with an orderly and safe classroom environment. Get you to think for yourself! Teach the required content. Treat you fairly and with respect.

It is your job as my student to

Attend class regularly. Be prepared and ready to learn. Think for yourself! Be respectful and have a positive attitude.

A Note to Parents

I welcome your involvement in class. You are key to your

childs academic success. Please contact me with questions or concerns. You may reach me at 696-8619 or by email: madcrespo@email.arizona.edu. Connect with me on Celly @CrespoScience. I look forward to a great year with your child!

Commitment Statement My parents/guardians and I have read and discussed the Science syllabus for Mrs. Crespos class. We understand the requirements and expectations for this class and we commit that we will work together to achieve the highest possible success. If there are any questions regarding this, please feel free to contact me. ___________________
Print Student Name

_________________________
Student Signature

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Date

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Print Parent/Guardian Name

_________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Please return this ENTIRE syllabus signed. This is one of the first assignments in your binder.

Name____________________________________ Date _______________ Period ______________

Welcome to 8th Grade Science

Mrs. Daly / Mrs. Crespo Course Description:
This year we will investigate basic chemistry, physics, and life science concepts, while exploring the methods, history and nature of science, as articulated by the Arizona State Science Standards. Our exploration will better help you understand the world around you & the importance of science in our world as well as prepare you for science courses in high school. Labs/experiments will reinforce and expand upon the topics we have covered in class.

Flowing Wells Junior High

2013-2014

Expectations:
Show Courtesy: toward all
persons.

Classroom Rules:
Arrive to class on time with ALL needed materials.

Be Respectful: of all persons

and their property.

NO FOOD, DRINK, GUM OR CANDY.

Give attention to teacher when signaled.

Use self-discipline: Use

appropriate learning behavior and maintain a positive attitude.

Use materials & equipment properly at all times.

Schools Rules & Science Procedures will be followed and enforced!!

Course Topics:
Scientific Method Properties of Matter Changes in Matter Classification of Matter Atomic Structure

If you CHOOSE to break a rule:

1st Consequence: Warning 2 Consequence: Isolation 3rd Consequence: Detention 4th Consequence: Office referral
nd

Your behavior is YOUR responsibility. Any severe disruption/violation or disrespect will have immediate consequences.

Periodic Table pH Identification Chemical Reaction Oxidation Identification

Motion and Forces Laws of Motion Cell Division Genetic & Heredity Changes Over Time Changes in Environment Technology Advances

Positive Rewards:
Praise Self respect Positive notes/calls home Class rewards

Consideration for science trips!

Additional rules/consequences/procedures and rewards may be added as needed.

Grades:

Your science grade will be based on: Quizzes/tests Homework Labs/experiment In-class assignments/activities Projects Participation (Tardies: 10%) Final exam (each semester)

Grading Scale:
90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 0-59% A B C D F

We do not give grades, YOU EARN THEM!

Class work: *Homework*Extra Credit*Absent Work

All work is expected to be your own individual work. All work is expected to be turned in on its due dates. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get work from the absent work area, complete it and pass it in within the allotted time. Collect your missing work BEFORE school or at lunch. Extra credit will be available to ALL students in various ways throughout the year. However, individual extra credit will only be given if all regular assignments have been turned in.

Homework:
You will have homework!
To be successful in this class, or any other, you will need to work outside of class. Homework will include written assignments to be turned in, as well as studying (going over the notes, vocabulary, and concepts covered in class). Spend a minimum of 15 minutes to review all material - new or old EVERY NIGHT.

With 5 minutes between classes, there is more than ACCELERATED STUDENTS: YOU enough time to fulfill personal needs and get to class on WILL HAVE MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL AND time. You are tardy if you are NOT both in your seat with your supplies out and working on your bellwork. After the 3rd tardy TEAM PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF CLASS. within a semester, you lose an accumulation of 10% of your grade. Continuation of tardies will result in lunch detentions and or referrals to the office.
Grades will be updated on worldbyme.com in a timely manner and printouts will be given at the end of each quarter so students should have a clear understanding of how they are doing in class.

Required Materials:
Every day in class:
EXPO Marker Binder and supply of lined paper Composition Book School Planner Pencils (always have a backup!). Black or blue pens. A highlighter. A calculator. Colored pencils.

If you are unable to obtain these materials, please see the teacher immediately, not when its too late!

Optional but handy to have in class: