SUBJECT: Science
TEACHER: Mr. Samudosky
GRADE: 8
COURSE DESCRIPTION (Include
the overriding themes, concepts or topics)
The eighth grade science curriculum is part of an
integrated science curriculum, grades 6-12. Students in grade eight will use human biology as the focus
to integrate the following areas of science: Chemistry, Cells, Heredity, Evolution, Electricity, and
Magnetism.
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Understand and apply all
steps of the Scientific Method to problem solve.
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Use creative, critical
thinking skills, communication skills.
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Demonstrate safe
appropriate behavior while working with peers in laboratory setting.
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Relate science to their
everyday lives and to the real world.
MULTIPLE FORMS OF ASSESSMENT
(Opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning and
understanding of concepts and skills)
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Quizzes
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Class work / Homework
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Type 1, Type 2, Type 3,
Type 4 writing
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“Science in the
News” articles
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Laboratory / Activity
reports
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Science Fair Project
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C.A.P.T. Performance lab
LEARNING ACTIVITES
(Activities that facilitate learning for all students)
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Classroom / Laboratory
investigations
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Individual and group
projects (in class)
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Classroom discussions
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Science Fair Project
development
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C.A.P.T. practice lab
INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY (Technology is a tool to enhance the
learning process)
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Computer/Television
connection for displaying web sites of interest.
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Probes for accurate
measurement and data collection.
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Internet research for
science fair projects.
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V.C.R. / D.V.D.
RESOURCES
(Textbooks, equipment, instructional supplies, etc.)
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Prentice Hall Science
Series
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Science and Technology
Concepts for Middle Schools:
Properties of Matter
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Laboratory materials
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Newspaper articles;
current media articles
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Internet / Videos /
D.V.D’s
STANDARDS FOR ASSESSMENT (How grades are determined)
Quizzes: 50%
Homework / Classwork / Laboratory & Activity reports: 50%
***Class participation is
encouraged and often helps to boost a student’s marking period grade***