Classroom Expectations and
Procedures
Mrs Spangenberger’s Science Class
Class Rules
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Be on Time.
Come Prepared.
Be Polite.
Follow School Rules.
Do your best.
Consequences
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The Look and/or Verbal warning
Personal conference
Lunch detention
Telephone parents/guardian
Office referral
Welcome to 8th Grade
General Science.
Science this year will prepare you for the Science PSSA –
The areas we will study include:
• The Nature of Science – systems, patterns, safety, equipment,
tools, scientific method, properties, relationships, organization
– Problem solve using the Scientific Method
– Study organizational patterns, how scientists study natural
world.
– Introduced to laboratory equipment, develop laboratory skills.
– Laboratory experiments, write reports, analyze and critique
scientific information
– Investigate the basic Structures of Matter, Atoms, Elements,
and how matter interacts together
• Environmental Chemistry – studies of Freshwater
Quality (ground and surface water):
– Biological factors – macroinvertebrates, habitats,
aquatic organisms
– Physical factors – erosion, man-made structures,
forestry
– Chemical Factors – point & non-point source
pollution, water sampling
– Also - Laws & Regulations, Watersheds, and
Wetlands.
Projects will be assigned throughout the year to
apply the concepts learned in science.
Classroom Expectations
Come to class prepared.
Bring science materials; composition notebook,
binder, highlighter, colored pencils, paper(lined,
white), pencil(#2) and/or pen(blue or black),
unless told otherwise.
Please do not place your belongs on shelves or
counters.
Classwork assignments are to complete in class!
May need to finish for homework. Your
responsibility to finish the assignment and turn it
in the next day of proper credit.
Procedures – Composition
Notebook and Binder
• Must maintain a composition notebook
• record notes and labs
• keep handouts and worksheets
• In addition a 1" plastic binder
• These materials are very important as you
will use them to study for assessments/tests
• Outline notes/study guide will be given at the
beginning of each unit, contains the content to
study
Procedures – Lab Reports
Experiments will be completed as a written
report in science journal.
If you are absent for the experiment, you
need to get the information/data from
group members.
At times you will be required to type a
formal lab report and will need the
information from your journal.
YOU MUST dress appropriately on days we
conduct experiments. No sandals, baggy
shirts/pants, or sweatshirts should be
worn. Anyone with long hair needs to
pull it back.
Procedures - Homework
This is a required part of your grade.
Homework is always due the next day,
unless otherwise noted.
If you are absent, it is due the day you
return.
If we have a snow day or an assembly, it is
due the next school day.
Studying for TESTS is homework!
All assignments are posted on the board for
the week and online.
Late Homework
• If you forgot to bring your
assignment to class, you need to drop
it off on your way to lunch or after
school.
• If you forgot to complete it, turn it in
the next day for half credit.
• Remember, if you complete all
homework you can make and use a
hint card for tests.
Procedures - Absences
A summary of the day's lesson will be
recorded in a notebook and kept on the
counter on the side of the room.
Worksheets handed out will be placed in a
hanging file with your name on it.
Be sure to check on the next day and take
your copy of the worksheet. This is your
responsibility!
Mark with absent to receive proper credit.
Procedures – Long term
Assignments
You will be given several projects/reports
required to work on at home.
Timeline of due dates will be given.
No long-term assignment should be turned
in late.
If the assignment is late it will be
accordingly.
If the you are taking a planned trip turned
in before leaving or upon return to school.
Procedures - Grades
Will be according to the South Eastern School
District grading policy. Science grades will
include:
• Formative assessments:
40% -Classwork, activities, journal, labs
10% -Participation, homework, quizzes*
• Summative assessments:
40% -Tests, reports, projects
10% -Quarterly