Name: _________________________________
Period: ________
Science Welcome Packet
This packet contains information on the following
topics:
Student Expectations
Science Grading Policy
Science Binder Requirements
Science Curriculum
Science in the News – Extra Credit
Science Supplies
Science Homework Website
Please sign below to acknowledge that you and your
child have reviewed the information in the attached
packet:
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
*Please return this whole packet to school. Students will be putting this into the reference
section of their science binder so we can refer to it during the year.
Thank you!
Name: _________________________________
Period: ________
September 2013
Welcome to
8th
Grade Science
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome back to another school year! 8th grade is an important year to get our
students prepared for high school. In addition to our daily science curriculum,
we will be working on study and organizational skills. We also will work with
students to keep an organized notebook.
During our 8th grade year, we will be covering some difficult topics in the areas
of Chemistry & Physics. Many of these topics and chapters build upon concepts
learned in previous chapters as we move through the school year. If you notice
that your student is having difficulties, please encourage them to ask for help.
The attached papers provide some additional information about classroom
procedures, grading policy, extra help, etc.
If you have any questions or concerns throughout the school year, please do not
hesitate to contact us by writing a note in your student’s agenda book, phone
call, or e-mail. Our information is listed below:
Ms. Brown
brownt@evesham.k12.nj.us
(856) 988-0684 x8307
Ms. Sirisky
siriskya@evesham.k12.nj.us
(856) 988-0684 x8309
Name: _________________________________
Period: ________
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
1. Be on time for class. When class begins, you should be in your seat
working quietly on the warm-up.
2. Always be prepared for class with your 3-ring binder, text book, lab book,
calculator, and a writing utensil.
3. Respect everyone and their property.
4. Gum chewing, candy, or food is not permitted in our classroom.
5. Turn in all assignments on time. The grade will be reduced for each day it
is late.
6. Please try to avoid using the bathroom during class discussions and
instruction unless it is an emergency.
7. Cheating of any kind (copying test answers, talking during a test, copying
homework, etc.) will not be tolerated. Cheating will result in an automatic
zero on that assignment.
8. When you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed.
The 3-ring binder in our room will have a copy of each day’s warm-up
question, homework, and a summary of what you missed. In addition,
check the back of the binder for any handouts you may have missed. You
can also check our science homework website; some homework and
important forms can be downloaded from home.
Science Grading Policy
The following is an explanation of the way your trimester grades are calculated
for our science class.
85%
15%
Achievement
 Graded Assignments
 Quizzes and Labs
 Tests, Assessments, and Projects
Effort
 Homework
 Class Participation/Preparedness
Science Binder Requirements
Name: _________________________________
Period: ________
A science binder is a requirement for every student in all of our classes. The
binder system we use helps you to be ORGANIZED, NEAT, ACCURATE, and to
complete all the work.
What do you need?
-One 1 1/2” Binder
-4 Dividers (with tabs if possible)
-Loose leaf paper (No spiral notebooks please)
The binder will be divided into 4 sections:
Section 1 – Unit Notebook**
Section 2 – Warm-ups (Completed daily)
Section 3 – Homework/Classwork
Section 4 – Reference Section (class rules, lab safety rules etc.)
**The Unit Notebooks are graded frequently. Students will know at least 2 days
in advance before notebooks are graded. The unit notebook will have a table of
contents. Most of our class assignments or notes will be assigned a page
number on the table of contents and added to the notebook. Unit notebooks will
receive full credit if all papers are complete, listed on the table of contents, and
placed in the proper order.
Science Curriculum – Grade 8
This year in science you will be covering a variety of material on many
new and interesting topics. We use the Holt Science & Technology. In eighth
grade, the three books we use focus on physical science. The following is a
summary of the units we will be covering during the school year.
Introduction to Matter
The Properties of Matter
States of Matter
Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
Introduction to Atoms
The Periodic Table
Interactions of Matter
Chemical Bonding
Chemical Reactions
Chemical Compounds
Atomic Energy
Forces, Motion, and Energy
Matter in Motion
Forces in Motion
Energy and Energy Resources
Additional Activities/Units
Science Research Project
Earth Week Activities
Name: _________________________________
Period: ________
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS
(Extra Credit Opportunity)
You can complete this extra credit assignment up to 3 times each trimester.
Each article summary/presentation is worth 1 point towards your final marking
period grade.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Find a science related article in the newspaper, magazine, website, etc.
2. Read and understand the article.
3. Complete the article write-up. (See directions below)
4. Share your article summary with the class. You MAY NOT read directly
from your paper. You should be familiar with the article so you can share
the most important facts with the class.
(Requirements continued on next page)
ARTICLE WRITE-UP:
1. It must be typed.
2. Your name, class period, and date in the upper right hand corner.
3. Also include the title of the article, where you found it (ex: Newsweek),
date of publication, and page number.
4. Make a list AND define any words you did not understand while reading
the article.
5. Write a paragraph summary (IN YOUR OWN WORDS). The paragraph
must be at least 8 sentences.
6. Write a short paragraph describing what you found most interesting about
this article. Explain what impact this scientific discovery, environmental
problem, health study, etc. could have on our society.
Name: _________________________________
Period: ________
Science Supplies
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One 1 1/2” Binder
One 1” Binder for labs
Tabs/Dividers (4)
Loose Leaf Paper
Pens/Pencils/Highlighters
Calculator (same one used for math class)
Science Homework Website:
How to access the website:
1. Go to the Evesham Twp. Home Web Page
www.evesham.k12.nj.us/
2. In the upper left corner of the screen where it says “Select a
School”, choose Marlton Middle School
3. Along the top channel bar, select “Teacher Webs”
4. Click on Brown, T.
 Usually by Monday mornings, the homework is posted for the
entire week.
 The website also includes information regarding important
upcoming dates, projects, extra help, and contact information.