2012-2013 6th,7th and 8th grade Science Syllabus

8th Grade Pacing Chart -Level Blue

Quarter 1-

Measurement
Scientific method
Chemistry
Matter
Periodic table
reactions
Acids and bases
Law of Conservation of Mass

Quarter 2-
Physics
Motion
Forces and energy

Quarter 3-
Earth science
Constructional forces
History of Earth
Rocks and minerals

Quarter 4-
Biology
Cells
Genetics
Animal

Seventh Grade Science Pacing Chart-Level Green

Quarter One-

Chapter 1-Nature of Science
Chapter 4-Atmosphere
Chapter 5-Weather
Chapter 2 and 3-Rocks and minerals(review)

Quarter 2-

Chapter 8-Cell Structure
Chapter 9-Cell Processes
Chapter 10-Cell Reproduction

Quarter 3-

Chapter 11-Heredity
Chapter 17-Plants
Chapter 18-Living Things

Quarter 4-

Chapter 20-Matter
Chapter 21- Substances and Mixtures
Chapter 22-States of Matter
Chapter 23-Newton's Laws of Motion

Six Grade Science Pacing Chart-Level Red-6th grade

Quarter One-

Chapter 1-Scientific Method
Chapter 2-Measurement
Chapter 3-Matter and Changes
Chapter 4-Atoms and Elements

Quarter Two-

Chapter 10-Forces -Shaping Earth
Chapter 11-Erosion
Chapter 13-Oceans

Quarter-Three

Chapter 16-Cells
Chapter 17-Invertebrates
Chapter 18-Vertebrates

Quarter Four-

Chapter 14-Exploring Space
Chapter 15-Solar System
Chapter 21-Ecology
Chapter 22-Earth's Resources
Chapter 5-Motion,Simple Machines

Grading Scale

The following grading scale is used in my classroom for the 2011-2012 school year:

A=90-100
B=89-80
C=79-70
D=69-60
F=59 and below

Classroom Managment Plan and Expectations

Materials to bring to class each day:
pencils
pens

Materials kept in class:
science notebook,three ring binder with loose leaf and folder,science book for 4, 5 and 6 weights bring their books everyday :)

Classroom expectations:
respect yourself
respect others
respect property
use good manners at all times

Students are expected to keep a notebeook and folder which will contain:
notes,daily trivia,writing assignments,vocabulary,quizzes,tests,labs,in class work and homework.

BIST
*eating candy or food
*drinking any type of beverage
*forgot pen/pencil
*forgot daily supplies
*talking or blurting out
*tapping/drumming
*kicking chair or seat
*hummimg/singing/mumbling
*not following directions
*any other behavior that disrupts class

Homework Policy-

Homework is due on time.NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.Assignments may be turned in the following day for 50% credit.

Students have the amount of days gone to complete the assignment when they return.

Classroom needs!

My classroom is always in need of the following supplies:

1.Kleenex
2.Clorox Wipes
3.Pencils
4.Pens
5.Looseleaf paper
6.Metric student rulers
7.Colored pencils/markers

Also:

1.Liter or 2 liter plastic bottles
2.Aluminum cans
3.Yarn (any colors)
4.Construction paper

Any donations would be GREATLY appreciated and in addition I will give out extra credit points for donations that come in!!

Thank you!

Ms. Meneghetti

Technology Plan

*See District Guidelines.