Course Syllabus for 8th

h
GradeScience

Miss Amy Lambert
8
th
Grade Science Teacher

alambert@york.k12.sc.us


I would first like to welcome you to York Middle school as 8
th
graders and parents/guardians of the 8
th

graders! I am very excited in what the year will bring and I hope your child feels the same way! I have
created this syllabus so that you and your child will have a better idea what will be expected of them in
their 8t
h
grade science class.


Course Outline:
1st Quarter: Scientific Inquiry and Physical Science
Scientific Methodology, Forces and Motion

2
nd
Quarter: Physical Science/ Space Science
Waves, Moon Phases, Eclipses, Tides, Telescopes, Seasons

3
rd
Quarter: Earth Science
Rock Cycle, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Mountains, Volcanoes

4th Quarter: Earths Biological History
Geologic Time Scale, Adaptation, Natural Selection, Fossils

Materials Needed:
Composition Notebook, 200 pages Blue or black ink pens
One 2 pocket three prong folder 4 Glue Sticks
Two pencil sharpeners and pencils Scissors
One pack of loose-leaf paper (to be placed in folder) Colored Pencils



(If any parents/guardians would like to purchase an additional composition notebook for a child whose family may not
be able to afford one, it would be greatly appreciated. We also run out of glue sticks very quickly, so donations of glue
sticks are ALWAYS welcome!)

Science Notebook:
Each student will keep acomposition notebook for science class. The notebook will be set up and
maintained throughout the year. There will be notebook checks throughout the year to grade what is
complete and organized. Students can take home the notebook when they need to in order to study or
they can keep it in the classroom in a class bin.














Weekly Work:

Every week students will have a Weekly Work to complete. It is handed out on the first day of the
week and graded on the last day of the week. This homework assignment serves as a review of all
science content. Extra copies will be put in the absent area for students who are absent.


Student Expectations: (ROAR: Responsible, Organized, A+Attitude, Respectful)

1. Students will be on time and prepared for class with writing utensil, science notebook, and all
assignments.
2. Weekly work is ALWAYS due on Friday, no excuses.
3. Students will raise their hand for permission to speak and participate in all assigned activities
with no disruptions.
4. Students will respect themselves, YMS staff, classmates and the learning environment at all
times. Bullying will NOT be tolerated.
5. Students will actively participate in class, ask questions and attend tutoring when they do not
understand the concepts.
6. Students will complete ALL homework and class assignments, even when absent.


***In addition to following all classroom expectations, students who cannot follow lab safety rules will not be
allowed to participate in the many and wonderful hands on labs we will be taking part in this year! Students who
cannot follow instructions will be given an alternative assignment!!!***

Grading Policies:

Grade Scale Course Work Weighting

A = 93-100 Classwork, Bell Workand Quizzes 30% of grade
B = 85-92 Tests 40% of grade
C = 77-84 Homework 5% of grade
D = 70-76 Labs/Lab assessments 25% of grade
F = Below 70

Late Work: Students have 5 days after an excused absence to turn in missed work or it will be recorded as a
zezro. There is an absent area right near my door that has folders labeled by day and a calendar that describes
missed work. Weekly Works can also be printed off of my weebly. I take off 10 points for each day late on
homework, unless they have an excused absence.








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syllabus for Miss Lamberts 8
th
Grade Science Class.


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