Middle School ScienceMrs. Julie Glaserjglaser@stccs.com view the Middle School Science CurriculumOverview of Science Curriculum and Policies Sixth Grade Science: Physical Science Students begin the year spending several weeks doing an in-depth study on the scientific method, which provides a solid science foundation for the years to come. Students study the steps of the scientific method, learn how to collect, measure, and analyze data, discover the metric system and how to convert units, and gain a better understanding of how to write a scientific conclusion. Once that foundation has been built, students move onto motion and force. They study motion, force, acceleration, friction, and pressure, as well as Newton’s three laws of motion, Bernoulli’s Principle, and Archimedes’ Principle. Seventh Grade Science: Life ScienceSeventh graders begin the year looking at the connection between living things and their interactions in the environment. Students look at the similarities and differences between ecosystems and biomes, as well as gain a better understanding of the importance of biodiversity. They classifying organisms using their scientific name and become aware of the need for the scientific names. They also study viruses and bacteria, protists and fungi, seedless plants, the benefits of plants, and the energy flow through the food chains. Students will be using what they learned in sixth grade with the scientific method to design and research a self-chosen science project. The science project consists of a written report along with a display of the findings. The projects are displayed during Catholic Schools Week. Eighth Grade Science: Earth ScienceStudents study geology through learning about plate tectonics and sea floor spreading, earthquakes and volcanoes, and rocks and minerals. Students gain a better understanding of the rock cycle and are able to identify and classify various rocks and minerals by performing tests. A brief study of meteorology is also part of the 8th grade science. Students study weather factors and weather patterns, along with climate changes. They also look at the environment in relationship to land, air, and water resources.Something to look forward to as an 8th grader is the trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Camp where students spend five days together as a class, exploring the outdoors and gaining a better understanding of the environment and the world around them. Classroom Rules and Expectations
view the Middle School Science CurriculumOverview of Science Curriculum and Policies
Sixth Grade Science: Physical Science
Students begin the year spending several weeks doing an in-depth study on the scientific method, which provides a solid science foundation for the years to come. Students study the steps of the scientific method, learn how to collect, measure, and analyze data, discover the metric system and how to convert units, and gain a better understanding of how to write a scientific conclusion. Once that foundation has been built, students move onto motion and force. They study motion, force, acceleration, friction, and pressure, as well as Newton’s three laws of motion, Bernoulli’s Principle, and Archimedes’ Principle. Seventh Grade Science: Life ScienceSeventh graders begin the year looking at the connection between living things and their interactions in the environment. Students look at the similarities and differences between ecosystems and biomes, as well as gain a better understanding of the importance of biodiversity. They classifying organisms using their scientific name and become aware of the need for the scientific names. They also study viruses and bacteria, protists and fungi, seedless plants, the benefits of plants, and the energy flow through the food chains. Students will be using what they learned in sixth grade with the scientific method to design and research a self-chosen science project. The science project consists of a written report along with a display of the findings. The projects are displayed during Catholic Schools Week.
Eighth Grade Science: Earth ScienceStudents study geology through learning about plate tectonics and sea floor spreading, earthquakes and volcanoes, and rocks and minerals. Students gain a better understanding of the rock cycle and are able to identify and classify various rocks and minerals by performing tests. A brief study of meteorology is also part of the 8th grade science. Students study weather factors and weather patterns, along with climate changes. They also look at the environment in relationship to land, air, and water resources.Something to look forward to as an 8th grader is the trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Camp where students spend five days together as a class, exploring the outdoors and gaining a better understanding of the environment and the world around them.
1. Treat all members of our learning community with respect.
2. We will begin on time. Be in your assigned seat when class begins, or you will be marked tardy.
3. Bring appropriate materials to class every day.
4. Be cautious when labs are set up and in progress.
5. Clean up any spills immediately.
6. Always put forth your best effort!!!
Discipline
*Student will be warned
*Student and teacher will talk about and discuss behavior (parents will be notified)
*Parents will be notified and student will have to serve detention
Make-up Homework Policy
*After student is absent, they should consult the class homework assignment book for the class activities, assignments, and handouts that they may have missed (all handouts will be on the back shelf). Once this has been completed, I will be happy to sit down with them and explain anything and answer any questions they might have. *Any work that was assigned before the student was absent, should be ready to turn in upon arrival back to school
*Students will be given 2 days to make up any work that was assigned when they were absent. Tests, labs, and quizzes must be made up before or after school within 1 week of returning to school.
*If you know in advance that your child will be absent from school, please let me know so that I can arrange for them to collect the work beforehand.
Homework and Grading Policy
Students will be given section review worksheets periodically that must be completed and turned in the following day, unless otherwise noted.
Students will also have to answer questions in their notebooks that will be checked every few weeks. Students will lose points for late homework. Late homework must be turned in in order to receive points for that assignment.
Students will be able to turn in late homework up until the chapter test date. Grades will be taken from daily work (participation in class discussions and classroom behavior), homework, projects, quizzes, labs, and tests. Tests may only be retaken only if the score is below a 75%. The highest redo test score that a student may receive is a 75%.
100-95 = A 89-87 = B+ 79-77 = C+ 69-67 = D+
94-90 = A- 86-83 = B 76-73 = C 66-63 = D
82-80 = B- 72-70 = C- 62-60 = D-
59 & below = F
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