Physical Science Course Summary 2018-2019 The eighth grade science program is a process-oriented, activity-centered approach to physical science, which encourages the ability to think critically. Students are expected to solve problems that demonstrate an understanding of basic physics and chemistry. There is a focus on content-related reading comprehension and on content related writing. Please understand that this course has proven to be challenging for many students and may require more at home effort than some students are accustomed. Students will receive individualized passwords to access the student text online. Textbook 1st Nine Weeks 2nd Nine Weeks Nature of Matter Forms and Transformations of Energy (S8P1a-f) (S8P2 a-d) Electricity and Magnetism (S8P5 a-c) Topics Covered Nature of Waves . (S8P4 a and f) 3rd Nine Week Period: 4th Nine Week Period: Forces and Motion Nature of Waves (S8P3b and c) (S8P4 b,c,d,e, and g) Forces and Motion STEM Enrichment (S8P3a) Grading System Summative Assignments 60% Grading Scale: Grades are based on mastery Formative Assignments 40% A: 100 – 90 of the Physical Science B: 89 – 80 standards. C: 79 – 74 D: 73 – 70
Physical Science Course Summary 2018-2019 The eighth grade science program is a process-oriented, activity-centered approach to physical science, which encourages the ability to think critically. Students are expected to solve problems that demonstrate an understanding of basic physics and chemistry. There is a focus on content-related reading comprehension and on content related writing. Please understand that this course has proven to be challenging for many students and may require more at home effort than some students are accustomed. Textbook Students will receive individualized passwords to access the student text online. Topics Covered . 1st Nine Weeks Nature of Matter (S8P1a-f) 2nd Nine Weeks Forms and Transformations of Energy (S8P2 a-d) Electricity and Magnetism (S8P5 a-c) Nature of Waves (S8P4 a and f) 3rd Nine Week Period: Nature of Waves (S8P4 b,c,d,e, and g) Forces and Motion (S8P3a) 4th Nine Week Period: Forces and Motion (S8P3b and c) STEM Enrichment Grading System Grades are based on mastery of the Physical Science standards. Summative Assignments 60% Formative Assignments 40% Grading Scale: A: 100 – 90 B: 89 – 80 C: 79 – 74 D: 73 – 70