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8th Grade Comprehensive Science 3Instructor: Mr. Lopez-TorresOffice: Room 213Email: elopeztorres@Course Description: The goal of Eighth Grade Comprehensive Science 3 is to provide students with a continuation of the previous school year introduction to the scientific world, allowing students to build the foundations for understanding, interpreting, and constructing scientific knowledge. There are six main units covered in this course which include topics on the Nature of Science, Earth/Universe Science, Physical Science, and Life Science. Below you will find a general guide describing the units covered per quarter.Tentative Outline:Q1Q2Q3Q4Unit 1: MatterUnit 2: Atoms and the periodic tableUnit 3: Cycling of matterUnit 4: The Universe Unit 5: Our Solar System Unit 6: Human growth and developmentCourse Objectives: In this course, students will explore science through project-based learning, hands-on activities, and laboratory experiences. Textbooks: Florida Science, Comprehensive Course 3. Mc Graw Hill Education. 2019. ISBN: 978-0-07-9ve447-1 (online version)Materials:Science journal.Interactive online textbook mentioned above.Worksheets and online resources used through Showbie and Apple Classroom Apps.IPads (IPads are required for every class). Lab coat (Lab coats can be purchased from Amazon).*Students are required to bring their lab coats when conducting experiments. If a student fails to bring his/her lab coat, the student will NOT be able to participate in the experiment that day. It is strongly recommended that each student brings his/her lab coat to science class every day. Please remember to label your lab coat. The lab coat does not have to be embroidered. Please understand that additional materials may be requested during the school year. Science Fees:According to our DDCUSS Parent Student Handbook 2019 – 2020, the Science Lab Fee for advanced classes is $munication: Parents and students may contact me via email that will be provided.Parents can also contact me through Remind 101. I will send instructions home which describe, in detail, how to sign up for your child’s class in the Remind 101 app. There will be a website with contents that will also be provided.Grading Policy: Participation (5%): All students should come to class on time to fully participate in class. If students are tardy without an excuse, their participation grade will be lowered. In addition, students are expected to actively engage in class discussions and activities. Quizzes (15%): Quizzes will be given regularly in class and will not necessarily be announced. Tests (25%): Tests will be announced.Classwork (20%): Work done in class every day is considered classwork, unless otherwise indicated as a project. Students are expected to actively engage and complete class activities, laboratory experiments, etc.Projects (20%): Projects will be given per quarter. A rubric will be provided. Presentations (10%): Oral project presentations, honorary teacher presentations by students or any other oral activities will be graded in this category.Homework (5%): Students are expected to efficiently complete their assigned homework by the assigned due date. For late homework, please see the late policy. Academic Grades:A: 90 – 100% OutstandingB: 80 – 89% GoodC: 70 – 79% SatisfactoryD: 60 – 69% Minimal; improvement neededF: 0 – 59% Unsatisfactory Conduct and Effort: All students are expected to behave professionally at all times and adhere to the DDCUS Parent/Student Handbook expectations and the Miami Dade County Public Schools Code of Conduct. Respect is our number one rule in class. Students are expected to respect their teacher, classmates, and others. Students are also expected to respect classroom and school property. Students are held accountable for their actions and have to be prepared for appropriate consequences. Responsibility is also crucial in our classes. Students are responsible for bringing the required materials to class (journal, pencils, pens, lab coat, and additional requested materials) and for turning in their classwork/homework on time. In case of an absence, students are responsible for obtaining and completing any missed work. Students are also expected to give their best effort in every class. They should be actively engaged in class. Technology Policy: All students are expected to adhere to the DDCUS Technology Use Policy described in the Parent/Student Handbook. The use of personal cell phones is not allowed inside the classroom unless previously approved by your teacher.IPads are required for every class. Please remember to charge your IPads the night before. In addition, respectful online discussions are expected from every student.Absences:In case of an absence, students are responsible for obtaining and completing any missed work. If makeup quizzes/tests are offered, students are responsible for showing up on time to complete them. Late Policy: In case a student does not turn in the assignment on the assigned date, the student has 10 days to turn in the assignment. For each day late, 10% will be deducted from the grade. After 10 days, the assignment will be issued a 0. ***Please keep this syllabus for your information and fill in, sign, and return the next page by August 22nd / 23rd 2019. ***DDCUS - 8th Grade Comprehensive Science Expectations FormDear Parent/Guardian(s):Welcome to Mr. Lopez-Torres’ 8th Grade Science Class!Please read the Comprehensive Science Syllabus with your child and make sure you understand what is expected from him/her to ensure success in this class. I look forward to working with your child this school year!Sincerely,Mr. Lopez-Torres I have read and understood expectations and guidelines described in Mr. Lopez-Torres’ Science Syllabus. Student Name:_________________________ Student Signature:______________________Parent Name:__________________________ Parent Signature:_______________________Date:_______________________________Please fill in, sign, and return by August 22nd / 23rd 2020. ................
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