Syllabus.



** Syllabus 2015-16 ** Mrs. Teresa Poulseen Prairie Hills Middle School 8th Grade Science 620-662-6027  Best times to call: 10:45-11:15 and 3:00-3:30 tpoulseen@usd313.or (emails checked before and after school)
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Inquiry (Scientific Method) Process Skills Variables
 * Nature of Science - **

The universe and Its Stars Earth and the Solar System The History of the Planet Earth
 * Earth/Space Science - **

Types of Interactions Wave Properties Electromagnetic Radiation Information Technology and Instrumentation – Digital Energy in Chemical Processes and Everyday Life
 * Physical Science - **

Information Processing Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning and Resilience Growth and Development of Organisms Organizations for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms Variation of Traits
 * Life Science - **


 * Recap and expansion of Science knowledge acquired to date. **


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Agenda to write assignments in At least 2 pencils daily At least 1 pen daily Science Notebook (3 ring binder with filler paper) Colored pencils Ruler Scissors Glue stick
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Prompt Positive Polite Prepared Productive
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Grading Categories: Classwork/Notes/Homework/Notebook Labs/Projects Test and Quizzes
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Grading Scale: 100—90% = A 89—80% = B  79—70% = C  69—50% = D  49—0% = F

Most of the skills practice will be done in class to help students complete their work and to check for understanding. If work is not completed during class, it will be need to be done outside of class, becoming homework. Students may be asked to read handouts/texts/websites/etc., view videos, and do research outside of class to allow optimal time during class to focus on student understanding.
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