Overview:
This year in science, students will focus on the living world and earth
science. In particular they will be studying the classification of living
things, microscopes, cells, nutrition and digestion, astronomy and
catastrophic events. Students will be provided with direct instruction
(notes) and inquiry based instruction (labs).
Help Opportunities:
I expect that some units will be harder for some students and other units
will be easier. I am available for extra help during flex periods and during
band. I am also available after school and during lunch. Students need to
arrange a time to meet with me when they are
struggling.
Homework:
Students will have science homework once or twice a week. It is important
that homework is completed because it applies what we are working on in
class. Students have a textbook and binder that they may use for
reference. If students are struggling, please sign the homework and we will
review it in more detail the next day.
Lab Work Grading Policy:
O—Outstanding—All parts are completed thoroughly and correctly. Tables are
constructed using a ruler and data is collected and recorded fully.
Questions are in complete sentences and answered fully. Student has put a
great amount of effort into his/her work.
E –Excellent—All parts are completed thoroughly. Tables are constructed
using a ruler and data is collected and recorded fully. Questions are in
complete sentences and answered fully. Student may have made some minor
errors. Student has put effort into his/her work.
G—Good—All parts are completed and correct for the most part. Tables are
constructed using a ruler and data is collected and recorded. Questions are
in complete sentences and answered. Student may have made some errors.
Student has put effort into his/her work.
S—Satisfactory— All parts are completed and correct for the most part.
Tables are constructed using a ruler and data is collected and recorded.
Questions are in complete sentences and answered but may lack explanation.
Student has made some errors. Student has put some effort into his/her work.
U—Unsatisfactory--All parts may not be completed. Tables may be constructed
without using a ruler and data is not fully collected and/or recorded.
Questions may not be in complete sentences and/or answered. Student has made
errors. Student has put minimal effort into his/her work.
Grade Equivalents:
O=100 E=90 G=80 S=70 U=60
