Welcome ParentsCurriculum NightSeptember 20, 2012

Ms. Howard

8th Grade Science

Teach Like Champion… Learn Like a Scholar

Teacher Info

Ms. Jazmine HowardScience Teacher

7th and 8th Grade

Science Room 410 (718) 384-4154 (ext 0410)JHoward@bwccschool.org

Classroom Supplies

2 marble composition notebooks 1 pack of dry erase markers 2 packs of pens 2 packs of pencils 2 boxes of tissues 2 paper towels 2 hand sanitizer bottles for the

lab 1 pack Crayola markers 1 container of Clorox cleaning

wipes 1 pack graph paper 1 pack color construction paper 1 roll scotch tape Paper Towels

Classroom Expectations

A. ArticulateR. Responsible

M. Motivated

O. Outstanding

R. Respectful

S. Speak using academic language

C. Communicate appropriately

H. Have an

O. Open mind

L. Leave negativity out

A. Ask and answer question

R. Respect ALL

S. Sit upT. Track the SpeakerA. Ask & Answer QuestionsR. Respect ALL

Classroom Expectations: Science Notebook

Scholars are required to use a composition notebook for all scientific explorations. 

All classwork, labs, homework must be completed in the science notebook. 

All science notebooks should include: a table of contents

with date, title, and page number. 

Principal’s Book Club

Scholars are encouraged to read 25 science related books by end of the school year.

Portfolio Pieces: 30%

Ten Portfolio Pieces are necessary to excel to next grade.

Classwork and Labs: 30%

Labs are essential to understanding scientific concepts.

Scholars are expected to complete all labs in order to be successful in their science classes.

Test/ Exams/ Projects: 25%

Pre Test

Post Test

Projects

Homework: 15%

Homework is given 3x a week in Science

Unit 1 – Reproduction, Heredity, and Evolution

September 6th-November 29th  

Essential Question- How does life on Earth continue to respond to environmental change?

Reproductive Patterns

Patterns of Development

Heredity

Roles of Sexual and Sexual Reproduction in Human Growth and Development

Natural Selection

Unit 2- Forces and Motion on Earth

November 29th – December 22nd

 

Essential Question- How do we apply the laws of motion to explain the movement of objects on Earth?

  Motion

  Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion

Acceleration, Forces, and Mass

Unit 3- Earth, Sun, Moon System

January 1st – February 20th

Essential Question- What roles do forces play in the patterns and stability of the solar system?

   Seasons and Cycles    Solar System Phases of the Moon Eclipses and Tides

Unit 4- Humans in their environment

March 3rd –May 23rd Essential Question- How does

human consumption of resources impact the environment and our health?

Natural Resources Nutrition and Food Choices Global Warming

Science State Exam: June

http://www.nysedregents.org/grade8/science/home.html