Course Outline:  8^th Grade Physical Science

 

Course Objectives:

 The goal of this course is to assist students in becoming better problem solvers and independent thinkers, while studying physical science.  Students will complete a variety of inquiry based, cooperative learning experiences and will also develop the skills necessary for high school science courses and to perform proficiently on the Science PSSA!

 

 

Students will be safe and follow all directions and lab safety guidelines the first time they are given

Grading Procedure:

Grades will be determined on a total point system and include both on-line and paper tests, quizzes, specific benchmark questions, 

homework, activities, bell ringers, & projects

Class & homework reminders will be provided as often as possible by using remind.  

Academic dishonesty inhibits student learning and will result in a zero for the assignment, as well as a discipline referral depending on the severity.

Academic Dishonesty/Cheating:

 Sharing answers to tests, quizzes, homework, and/or assignments 

(unless permitted for individual assignments, in which answers are discussed by the students)

Viewing test, quiz, or benchmark questions prior to completing the assignment

Sharing test, quiz, or benchmark questions with other students.

Plagiarism: practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

Using the internet to research the answers to test or quiz or benchmark questions 

Using the internet to research answer to questions that are to be answered by making inferences or conclusions

 from data or information in class

          

Topics of Study:

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