Mr.McKenzie
Eighth Grade Inquiry Science
Grading Policies and Procedures
Rm.112
Telephone: 651-293-8960
E-mail jamin.mckenzie@spps.org
Welcome
to Inquiry Science. Inquiry Science is a combination of Earth Science
and Physical science. This class is very important and will benefit
you the rest of your life. This class stresses the scientific method
and problem solving skills in the field of science.
Here is a general outline of the subject areas we will study this year:
I. SCIENCE SAFETY IN THE CLASSROOM
The Inquiry Process
II. Astronomy
A) Earth-Moon system
B) Solar System
C) Stars and Galaxies
D) Exploring Space
III. Physical Science
A) Forces
B) Laws of Motion
IV. Meteorology
A) The atmosphere
B) Weather
C) Climate
Grading:
100-90% = A Range
89-80% = B Range
79-70% = C Range
69-60% = D Range
59% and below = Not passing
Points
will be distributed in four general areas. These areas are daily
assignments, tests, labs, and quizzes. If excessive disruptiveness or
absenteeism is a problem for any student, it may be reflected in
his/her grade.
There will usually be a test at the end of each
chapter we cover worth 100pts. At the end of the first semester and at
the end of the year, there will be cumulative finals. These will cover
all of the material tested up to that point. On some tests, a crib
sheet will be allowed. This will be discussed in more detail when the
first test date approaches.
Homework consists of current events,
section and chapter reviews, reading, worksheets, labs, and other
assigned work. I am looking for complete homework assignments, which
reflect your understanding of the topic.
Late Work…refer to team D policy.
Throughout
the year, you will be expected to compile an Earth Science Binder,
which includes all of your earth science homework, class notes, tests,
labs, and other work. You will need a three-ring binder for this. The
main purpose for the binder is to help you organize your work in order
to prepare for tests and to show your parent/guardian. These will be
checked from time to time for grading points.
Materials are a 3-ring binder, graph paper, pen and/or pencil, calculator, notebook, and folder.
Please
see me if you have work that needs to be made up. It will be THE
STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to ask the teacher for any late work, which
needs to be made up.
If returned on due date…this is your first assignment of the year, and is worth 25 points!!!
My
child and I have read and understand Mr. McKenzie’s Inquiry Science
grading policies and procedures. I also understand that my child will
need to have a three-ring binder for class.
Student Name:_____________________ Student Signature:_______________________
Parent/Guardian:_____________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________
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