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Welcome to South Pointe. 2011/2012 s c h o o l y e a r. Welcome. Sign-up Parent Institute Welcome to 8 th grade Science Handout. Homeroom. Schedule Community Club Daily Announcement - KSPS AR reading- need an independent reading book and can take AR Tests Tuesday Folder.
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Welcome to South Pointe 2011/2012 s c h o o l y e a r
Welcome • Sign-up • Parent Institute • Welcome to 8th grade Science Handout
Homeroom • Schedule • Community Club • Daily Announcement -KSPS • AR reading- need an independent reading book and can take AR Tests • Tuesday Folder
Science Classes • Expectations • Daily Agenda • Write down H.W. • Lesson/PPT • Activity • Parent Portal • Announcements/ HW/Notes can also be found on website
Wish List • White Vinegar • Kleenex • White Xerox paper • Lined notebook paper • Salt • Hand sanitizer • Corn Starch • Baking Soda • Gallon/sandwich size storage bags • Glow Sticks • Color Pencils • Color Xerox Paper
Planned Units of Study • Introduction • Physics • Chemistry • Astronomy • STDs/Healthy Choices
Introduction • School / Class Rules • Lab Safety • Scientific Method • Measurement • Cooperative Groups
Physics • Motion and Forces • Acceleration / Momentum
Chemistry • Structure of Matter: Atoms and Molecules • Bonds and Reactions • Biochemistry / Nutrition
Astronomy • The Universe • Galaxies • Stars • Our Solar System
Healthy Choices • Viruses and bacteria • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Parent Institute“Quick Tips” • Seven Habits of Highly Responsible Students • The Apathetic Child
Science Olympiad • Meeting today- gave applications • Next meeting on Thursday, September 8 from 2:20-3:30pm in Mrs. Dira’s room (D111) • Applications due Sept. 9
HONORS SCIENCE • Different way of doing things • Integration of more math into the problem solving process of science • Stress scientific writing • Use higher level thinking skills: • Application of concepts to new situations • Application of concepts to student’s everyday life • The “why” of things