Welcome to Aloha Team
Physical Science
8th Grade
8th Grade Science
Team Aloha
Debbie Yakulis instructor
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Science Instructor 18 years
Sixteen years at Redwood
B.A. Biological sciences UCSC
SJSU Single subject secondary Life Science
teaching credential
• SJSU supplementary Physical Science teaching
credential
TEAM ALOHA
“working together for all students”
Debbie Yakulis
Joe Christie
Shannon Avina
Carol Chun
Beata Blaho
Matt Grenier
Michelle Hsieh
science
core
core
math
math
P.E.
Elective
Teaching Goals
• Every student
Can be successful
Has a safe learning environment
Understands classroom expectations
Learns responsibility
Is motivated to learn
Communicates effectively
Reaches his/her potential
Class format
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Hands on labs
Activities (Group and Individual)
Reports
Internet projects
Tests
Quizzes
Homework
One large assignment each semester
Grades
 Percentage of total points possible
 Students keep graded work in folder in
classroom with a Grade Record Sheet
 Student takes responsibility in tracking
grade
 If grade drops below a “C” parent contacted
 Grades entered online about once a week
 Extra credit outlines required for students
making a “C” or below on tests
What’s a parent to do?
• Monitor grades online (password sent home)
• Read newsletters and online info for school
updates-sign up for parent e-mail listserv
• Contact the teacher if there are consistent
missing assignments
• Provide a quiet working environment at home for
homework to be completed
• Make sure your student is not overextended with
extracurricular activities that interfere with
schoolwork
Curriculum
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The Basics
Motion
Forces
Structure of Matter
Earth in the Solar System
Reactions
Chemistry of Living Systems
Periodic Table
Density and Buoyancy
Investigation and Experimentation
NEW! Drug and Alcohol Education based on
California State Health Standards
NEW!!! Textbook
• Prentice Hall
• Focus on Physical Science 2008
• Reading and note taking guide
PLEASE COVER TEXTBOOKS AT HOME!!!
On line textbook includes:
Successtracker- diagnostic and benchmark
assessments which provides instant remediation
on mastery for students and reports of progress
for teachers. Differentiation of homework can be
assigned by electronic feedback and individual
remediation
Audio textbook in MP3 format
Online interactive activities, concept videos, lab
videos, worksheets, and tutorials
You will receive a parent letter explaining the password information
for your student
State Content standards
• Grade Eight
Focus on Physical Science
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Motion
Forces
Atomic Structure
Earth Science (Earth in the Solar System)
Life Science ( Chemistry of Living Things)
Reactions
Periodic Table
Density and Buoyancy
Materials needed
• One dedicated science notebook
(composition book) for note-taking,
science handouts and daily questions
• One 3 ring folder for keeping all graded
work and grade record sheet in class
• Calculator (simple)
We need tissues,
antibacterial wipes,
large bottles of hand
• Binder paper
sanitizer and paper
towel donations
throughout the year!!!
• Pen and pencil
Expectations
• Behavioral contract (signed by parent and
student)
• Lab expectations (signed by parent and
student)
• All work is expected to be turned in ON TIME• One day late = 50% reduction in grade. No
work accepted after one day late
• Exceptions “Individual Education Plans”
• Absences
– Two days to make up work
– Student responsibility to get work missed
Communication
• All homework on
http://teacherweb.com/CA/RMS/Yakulis/
• 408-867-3042 ext 176
• Dyakulis@saratogausd.org
TUTOR TIME
• LUNCHES BY APPOINTMENT
• BEFORE SCHOOL BY
APPOINTMENT
Coming soon from the Redwood
Science Department…..
A school wide program!
LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR
GO TEAM ALOHA!!!