8th Grade Science
The Evergreen State College is hosting their Fifth Annual Science Carnival
May 30th and 31st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lab buildings. This is a wonderful event for kids of all ages where they can learn many exciting new things from the science students at Evergreen. Talks, hands-on labs, and workshops from all areas of science will be presented. The event is free and open to the public. The registration desk (to pick up schedules, get directions etc.) will be in Lab I, first floor Lobby and be sure to stop there first. Bring your curiosity and join us for a fun learning experience
Ms Burroughs
Welcome to the website. Specific class info can be obtained by clicking on one of the links in upper left hand corner. General information is given below.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Voicemail: 596-3111/Email: cburroughs@osd.wednet.edu
Best time to contact me: 1:30-3:00 pm
General Class Information:
Eighth grade science at WMS focuses on the study of living things. Major concepts for life science include: Populations and ecosystems, structure and function of living things, reproduction and heredity, and diversity and adaptation of organisms.
As in 7th grade, there is an emphasis placed on experimental design and investigations. Students learn to ask sound scientific questions, plan and carry out controlled experiments, and collect their own data. They analyze their data and communicate their findings in the form of written lab reports.
Throughout the year, students participate in long- and short-term investigations and experiments, as well as perform individual science@home investigations and experiments. Students construct models to analyze form and function, and research life science topics for class presentations.
OSPI- EALRs and Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) for science
Grades: Laboratory work, projects, and science journal entries, opening activities, etc. are categorized as "daily assignments." Weekly quizzes, tests, and other forms of assessments are categorized as "quizzes." Daily assignments counts 70% and quizzes counts 30% towards the overall grade.
Students are informed of their grades and should record their current grade in their agenda on Mondays!
Late Work: Late class work is graded at 60%. Projects will have specific information regarding grading.
Absences: Missed work due to excused absences can be made up, one day for each day of absence. If there are extenuating circumstances students can work out a timeline with me. The student is responsible for getting their missing assignments. If needed, textbooks can be checked out from the library.
Schedule: Periods 1-5 are 8th grade science; planning is 6th period 1:30-2:30