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2009 - 2010 Grade 8 Science ** Mrs. S. Dyrland The Science 8 course will cover 5 units of study: 1) Mix and Flow of Matter; 2) Cells and Systems; 3) Light and Optical Systems; 4) Mechanical Systems; and 5) Fresh and Salt Water Systems. It is the intent of this course to provide you with necessary skills for science courses in higher grades and to attempt to answer questions about the world around us. Additionally, we will explore these units further by looking at how this information is useful to society.

=__ Required Texts and Materials __= ** Science Focus ** 8 Textbook Binder, loose-leaf paper; pen or pencil; A Positive Attitude

=__ Tentative Topic Outline Course Percentage  __= Sept. 2 – Oct. 23 Light and Optical Systems 15 % Oct 26 – Dec. 18 Mechanical Systems   15 % Jan. 4 – Feb. 19 Mix and Flow of Matter 15 % Feb 22 – Apr. 16 Cells and Systems 15 % Apr. 19 – June 11 Fresh and Salt Water Systems 15 %

** Final Exam Review will occur over the last 3 days of classes. ** =__ Course Evaluation __= 

__ Unit __
Class Work 35 % Homework 10 % Quizzes 20 % Chapter Test 35 %

__ Final Course Mark __
Course Work 75 % Final Exam 25 %

__ Additional Help __
From time to time you will experience difficulty with the course material. When this happens, see me for extra help at lunch, or after school. Fit me in to your schedule as soon as possible so we can fix the problems together. Good Luck in the course! J Type in the content of your page here.