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WELCOME TO THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
BUFFALO RIDGE- 8th Grade Physical Science and Physical Science Honors
Welcome to my class. Please use this page for information regarding my classes. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mrs. Siverson
Class Syllabus:
Please see the attachments posted below. Make sure to read ALL documents (Syllabus, Lab Safety Contract, and Classroom Behavioral Management).
Syllabus-REGULAR Classes (2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th): Click Here
Syllabus-HONORS Classes (1st, 4th): Click Here
You may then sign the Electronic Signature Page by clicking the link below and filling in the Google Form:
REGULAR Classes (2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th): https://forms.gle/hTgVwrGmYD9uizBCA
HONORS Classes (1st, 4th): https://forms.gle/g3gHfuygYPjTtc8B7
By signing this document, you and your parent are indicating you have read ALL documents noted on the Electronic Signature Page.
Please Make sure to have the following supplies with you daily!
Science Folder
HONORS ONLY- Science Project Composition Book
Pens, pencils, and highlighters
Earbuds
Colored pencils
Sharpie
Calculator (One will be required for all math classes so the same can be used for science, as well)
Current Class Curriculum
Ch. 8 - Chemical Reactions (04/01-04/05, 04/15-04/24)
Earth/Space State Science Test Prep Review (04/08-04/12)
April 1- April 24
Ch. 8 DUE DATES:
- Wednesday 04/03:
- Turn in Written Vocab
- Wednesday 04/17:
- Ch. 8 EdPuzzles Due
- Friday 04/19:
- Balancing Act WS Due
- Vocab TEST
- Monday 04/22:
- Progress Learning DUE
- Wednesday 04/24:
- Ch. 8 Test
- Quizizz Practice Tests due by 7:45am
Earth/Space State Science Test Prep (04/08-04/12)
***Begin each day with Daily Bellringer posted in Google Classroom
Required Activities: Complete IN ORDER!! All work must be completed by Sunday, 04/14
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Bellringer Each Day-Complete the bellringer posted in Google Classroom. Due the day it is assigned
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EdPuzzle Videos: 80 pts. Total -COMPLETE FIRST
- Earth and Moon Cycle Video (About 15 min)-22 pts
- Climate and Seasons (About 15 min) -20 pts
- Earth and our Solar System (About 25 min)-36 pts
- How do weathering and erosion shape earth's surface? (About 4.5 min)-14pts
- Tectonic Plate Boundaries & Landforms (About 14 min)-30 pts
- Skyward-Sciencesaurus Book Review: Total 151 pts -COMPLETE 2nd
- Use Sciencesaurus book to follow along (Must be left in classroom but an online version is also available)
- Questions are for the most part in order
- IXL-All Earth and Space tasks assigned-COMPLETE 3rd
- Usernames and passwords were given out in the month of March
- The sub has copies of your username and passwords
- Quizizz FCAT Earth and Space Science Review - 63 pts
- 63 Questions - Unlimited attempts
Learning Goals:
- Classify and compare substances on the basis of characteristic physical properties that can be demonstrated or measured: for example, density; thermal or electrical conductivity; solubility; magnetic properties; melting and boiling points; and know that these properties are independent of the amount of the sample. SC.8.P.8.4
- Distinguish among mixtures (including solutions) and pure substances. SC.8.P.8.9
- Explore the Law of Conservation of Mass by demonstrating and concluding that mass is conserved when substances undergo physical and chemical changes. SC.8.P.9.1
- Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes. SC.8.P.9.2
- Investigate and describe how temperature influences chemical changes. SC.8.P.9.3
- All objects and substances in the world are made of matter. Matter has two fundamental properties: matter takes up space and matter has mass which gives it inertia. SC.8.P8A
- Objects and substances can be classified by their physical and chemical properties. SC.8.P.8B
- Matter can undergo a variety of changes. SC.8.P.9A
- When matter is changed physically, generally no changes occur in the structure of the atoms or molecules composing the matter. SC.8.P.9.B
- When matter changes chemically, a rearrangement of bonds between the atoms occurs. This results in new substances with new properties. SC.8.P.9C
Additional Honors:
- Explain how various factors, such as concentration, temperature, and presence of a catalyst affect the rate of a chemical reaction. SC.912.P.12.12
- Characterize types of chemical reactions, for example: redox, acid-base, synthesis, and single & double replacement. SC.912.P.8.8
- Distinguish between endothermic and exothermic chemical processes. SC.912.P.10.7
- Apply the mole concept and the law of conservation of mass to calculate quantities of chemicals participating in reactions. (one mole equals 6.02 x 10^23 particles) SC.912.P.8.9-
- Differentiate between chemical and nuclear reactions. SC.912.P.10.12
- Compare the magnitude and range of the four fundamental forces (gravitational, electromagnetic, weak nuclear, strong nuclear). SC.912.P.10.10
HONORS ONLY: Science Project Required for all HONORS students
All Honors students have access to the Science Project Information under a separate Google Classroom. This Google Classroom is for informational purposes only and has ALL information necessary for completing this project. All work is submitted through the class period GC.
The most up to date information will be posted on Google Classroom!!
Please make sure you have your Chromebook with you daily and make sure it's charged!
IF YOU ARE ABSENT...
Please log into your Google Classroom and read through the Daily Agenda for any days missed.
Read the information for both classwork and homework for the day(s) you are absent
Any homework assignments/paperwork given out in class can also be found using the "Classwork" tab in Google Classroom
PLEASE NOTE: Any computer assignments with pre-assigned dates will be due on that date even if you are absent.
The assignment automatically closes on it assigned time/date. There is always plenty of time to complete these assignments both in class and at home. There is NO LATE CREDIT.
SAVVAS ELEVATE SCIENCE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION
Student Sign In Instructions:
Please log in using Clever. Click on Savaas.
Progress Learning INFORMATION
Login through Clever
Progress Learning will be assigned for every chapter.
Mastery Grade
Grades earned are the grades that are entered (highest received grade)
Most of the time, unlimited attempts will be allowed.
All due dates are clearly posted on the calendar below, as well as on the Progress Learning assignment posted in GC Classwork page at the start of the chapter.
QUIZLET: 2023-2024
Students will have access from their google classroom account for our class. When creating an account, Please include your first name and last inital in your username. You must also remember your password. I recommend that you use the same password as your chromebook log in. I can not change or access your passwords.
All class codes to join a class are posted in your class period Google Classroom. You can find the class code on the Classwork page under "website Information"
YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN UNDER YOUR CLASS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT!
HOW TO EARN EXTRA CREDIT WITH QUIZLET (Available with every unit)
Complete all activities (except Gravity) and earn a 100% on the Pratice test-5 extra credit points will be added to your vocab test
SKYWARD -
Skyward is our online gradebook that can be accessed at any time by both students and parents.
Students have their own username and password:
USERNAME: Same user name as school computer (first initial followed by student ID number)
PASSWORD: Same one they have been using on the VCS computers. (IF STUDENTS CHANGE THEIR PASSWORD AT SCHOOL...IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE ON Skyward)
NEW!!! Skward Password reset...from anywhere
Please use this link and follow directions to reset your student Skyward password.
https://sites.google.com/a/tvcs.org/change-windows-password/windows-password-reset
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
I offer extra credit opportunities prior to the vocabulary tests and the objective tests. Since these are the only opportunities for extra credit, please encourage your child to take advantage of them. In addition to earning extra points, they will also help your child prepare for the test.
Extra Credit Opportunity before a Vocabulary test:
**Must be completed by 7:45am the day of the Quiz
COMPLETE all activities (Learn, Spell, Write, Match, Flashcards) and Practice Test (must be 100%-unlimited attempts) on Quizlet- 5 pts added to Vocab Quiz
Extra Credit Opportunity before an Objective test (Chapter test):
**Must be completed by 7:45am the day of the Test
Students may complete the practice tests in Quizizz to earn bonus points that will be added onto their Chapter Test. (4 points per Quizizz for each one that meets the minimum requirement)
These practice tests will be posted on Quizizz approximately 1 week prior to the test.
REGULAR Classes: Must earn an 80% or above to earn bonus points
HONOR Classes: Must earn a 90% or above to earn bonus points
QUIZIZZ WEBSITE: https://quizizz.com/join
***SINCE YOU ARE ENROLLED IN MY CLASS, YOU DO NOT NEED A GAME CODE
They should appear on your main page when you are logged into Quizizz about 1 week before the Chapter test.
Chromebook Issues
Please visit the media center connection page for basic issues regarding your Chromebook.
The Villages Charter School has also established a new tech support line for parents and students. Call 352-259-6888 Monday - Friday (7:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Contact: Lauri.Siverson@tvcs.org
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