The Starfleet Science The Starfleet Science NotebookNotebook

The notebook in this class is called a logbook because it is a special type of notebook. It is organized in a way to help students learn and remember better.

It is used to study for tests and quizzes and as a portfolio to show off to parents and other adults. Organize it well, be proud of it. Get into the habit of doing this type of notebook for the rest of your educational career. It will be worth it!

LOGBOOK MUST -HAVES

1. TITLE PAGE (BIG, BOLD,B EAUTIFUL , AND COMPLETE )

2. TABLE O F CONTENTS

3. CLASS INFORMATIO N SHEETS (Federation Informer)

4. UNIT PAGES (BIG, BOLD A ND BEAUTI FUL AND COMPLETE))

5. ALL PAGES NUMBERED ON OUTSIDE OF PAGE

6. ALL PAGES WITH DATES ON THE INSIDE OF PAGE

7. ALL INFORMA T ION WRITT EN ON LEFT SIDE.

8. ALL DIAGRAMS, DRAWIN GS, GRAPHS ON RIGHT SID E.

9. ALL DIAGRAMS, DRAWIN GS, GRAPHS COLORFU L.

10. ALL NOTES NEAT AND LEG IBLE.

11. NO WRINKLED OR CU T OFF PAGES.

Your name

Period _

Cmdr Cos rm 276

This is the title page of your logbook. It must be neat, colorful, and have all of the information shown.

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPage number Assignment Title Stardate

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S ta r Dat e: 09 .04 M adison M iddle S ch ool C m dr. A ldo Ra fae l Co s, r oom 27 6

Welcometo Starfleet Science class. You have been selected to study with Starfleet training officer Cmdr Cos. The goals of this class areto learn science by doing science, to think critically, to successfully work cooperatively with others, to m eet 8th gradeFederation standards. What makes this class different and special is the unique way students are engaged and involved inbecoming science literate. This kind of class will help students achieve in science while having fun. I look forward to a funand exciting year in science! Welcome to all science cadets!

S tarfleet Class Procedures

1. Come in orderly.

2. Be working (in assigned seat) by the tardy bell.

3.Refrain from eating, drinking or gum chewing (except forbottled water).

4. Stay on task.

5. Get along with other life forms.

6. Clean up and return all materials used.

7. Wait quietly until dismissed.

S tarfleet Prime Directives

1. RESPECT - Listen and follow directions.

2. RESPECT - Be kind, courteous and polite.

3. RESPECT – No name calling or profanity

S upplies

Cadets are to bring the following supplies to class daily:

♦ Log book (Spiral notebook (100 pages)b) 2 Pens (black or blue ink only)c) 2 Pencils (sharpened with eraser)d) 8 X11 loose paper.

Other suggested materials: ruler and colored pencils

Homework

Homework is assigned on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Homework is due at the beginning of each period on Wednesdayand Friday.

Homework must be neat and legible (if not typed)

Homework must be properly labeled and include the period, date,and homework# and title (if applicable)

Homework drawings must always be properly colored andlabeled. A paragraph is defined as 4 to 5 sentences.

Late homework wil l NOT be accepted or graded (except with anexcused absence).

Cadets must study their notes Monday through Friday for aminimum of 15 minutes.

Cadets are expected to always DO homework.

Getting Help

* Email Cmdr Cos at arc2549@lausd.k12.ca.us

* Call 818-765-7796 to leave a message.

* Go to the class website (cmdrcos.org)

* Visit the LAUSDnet homework help website

www.lausd.k12.ca.us/homepage/news/update/homework.html

* Sign up for tutoring on Mondays 3:10 - 4:00pm

This newsletter must follow the table of contents. READ all of it. It has important class information.

Label this as page#2. It gets glued on the right side of the page!

GRAD ING P OL IC IESCadets are ultimately responsible for their own learning (grade) and behavior in class.

Academic grades are based on what the cadet knows (content) and isable to do (skills) and apply. Points are earned only in this way.

Academic Grades:A = 100% - 90%, (Outstanding)B = 89% - 80%, (Very good)C = 79% - 70%, (Satisfactory)D = 69% - 60% (Passing)F = 59% - 0% (Fail –Demonstrates little or no learning)

A “D” = in danger of failing. An “F” also earns a “U” in work habits.

Assessment Components:Quizzes --------------- 15 - 25 pointsLogbooks ------------- 50 pointsProjects --------------- 50 - 100 pointsProcess Skills ------- 25 - 100 pointsExams ----------------- 50 – 100 pointsReports --------------- 25 – 50 points

Late Work, Extra Credit, and AbsencesThe following policy applies to all cadets. It is non-negotiable(cannot be changed) and there are NO exceptions.

Cadets have one week from when the work was due to turn it in.The highest grade obtainable is a “C”. I llegible or sloppy workwill not be collected or graded.

Cadets will not be able to make up large amounts of work at theend of any grading period.

Extra credit is available ONLY if all other work is properly doneand completed on time.

Cadets are responsible for getting and completing assignmentswhen absent. Excessive absences will result in a poor graderegardless of the reason.

Work Habits grade

Cadets who miss 3 or more assignments will earn a "u" in workhabits on the following report card.

3 or more unexcused tardies will earn a "u" work habits on thefollowing report card. A person is considered tardy if they are not intheir correct seat and writing by the tardy bell .

Cadets who consistently turn in qualit y assignments on time, come toclass on time, and work well with others are guaranteed an “E” forwork habits.

Cooperation grades

Cadets who consistently follow the cadet code of conduct. areguaranteed an “E” for cooperation.

Cadets who are often discourteous/defiant to teacher and or oftendisregards code of conduct. are guaranteed a “U” for cooperation.

Progress Reports

Cadets will receive a progress report every couple of weeks tokeep abreast of their grade and behavior in the class. Reports areto be signed by a parent/guardian and returned the followingschool day. Cadets are responsible and will be held accountablefor their grade and their behavior. Keep track of your grade.

New CadetsAll new cadets entering the class after classes begin will beresponsible for work beginning with the current assignment theywalked into.

Rank PromotionsRank is obtained using the following criteria:

Cadet – Entry level

Cadet-Yeoman - demonstrates satisfactory citi zenship and hasearned a grade of C S S or better.

Cadet-Ensign - demonstrates good citizenship and has earned agrade of C+ S E or better.

Cadet-Lieutenant - Excellent citi zenship and has earned a grade ofB E E or better.

Note: citizenship = follows cadet code of conduct

Cadet-Led ConferencesIn order for cadets to take an increased responsibilit yfor their own learning, cadets will be trained to lead their ownconference during parent conference nights. Cadets will highlighttheir best work in their logbook and explain want they havelearned and are able to do. They will also honestly describe theirclass behavior. CLCs count as a regular project. Parent/guardianparticipation is mandatory.

PAG E 2

This newsletter must follow the table of contents. READ all of it. It has important class information.

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Madison Middle School

2004-20058th Grade Science Syllabus

Cmdr. Aldo Rafael Cos, room 276818-765-7796

arc2549@epals.lausd.k12.ca.uswebsite: cmdrcos.org

Course: Science 8 Physical Science Textbook: Prentice Hall Focus on Physical Science Price: $55.00

UNIT

I Starfleet Science and Methods Federation Standard#: 9

Cadets will learn the scientific process by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations.

II Federation Forces Federation Standards#: 1,2,8,9

Cadets will use the scientific process to explore and discover motion, unbalanced forces, changes in velocity.

III Cardassian Chemistry Federation Standards#: 3, 5,7,9

Cadets will use the scientific process to investigate atomic structure, elements, and chemical reactions.

IV Starfleet Space Science Federation Standards#: 2g, 4, 9

Cadets will use the scientific process to explore, learn and investigate the structure and nature of the solar system,galaxies, and universe.

V Bajoran Biological Organisms Federation Standards#: 6, 9

Cadets will use the scientific process to learn how chemistry underlie the functioning of biological systems.

This page tells you what science topics and standards we will be studying this year in class. This is page 4.

This page tells you what science standards we will be studying this year in class. This is page 5.

Federation Grade Eight - Science Content Standards Motion 1. The velocity of an object is the rate of change of its position. a. Students know position is defined in relation to some choice of a standard reference point and a set of reference directions. b. Students know that average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time elapsed and that the speed of an object along the path traveled can vary. c. Students know how to solve problems involving distance, time, and average speed. d. Students know the velocity of an object must be described by specifying both the direction and the speed of the object. e. Students know changes in velocity may be due to changes in speed, direction, or both. f. Students know how to interpret graphs of position versus time and graphs of speed versus time for motion in a single direction. Forces 2. Unbalanced forces cause changes in velocity. a. Students know a force has both direction and magnitude. b. Students know when an object is subject to two or more forces at once, the result is the cumulative effect of all the forces. c. Students know when the forces on an object are balanced, the motion of the object does not change. d. Students know how to identify separately the two or more forces that are acting on a single static object, including gravity, elastic forces due to tension or compression in matter, and friction. e. Students know that when the forces on an object are unbalanced, the object will change its velocity (that is, it will speed up, slow down, or change direction). f. Students know the greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to achieve the same rate of change in motion. g. Students know the role of gravity in forming and maintaining the shapes of planets, stars, and the solar system. Structure of Matter 3. Each of the more than 100 elements of matter has distinct properties and a distinct atomic structure. All forms of matter are composed of one or more of the elements. a. Students know the structure of the atom and know it is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. b. Students know that compounds are formed by combining two or more different elements and that compounds have properties that are different from their constituent elements. c. Students know atoms and molecules form solids by building up repeating patterns, such as the crystal structure of NaCl or long- chain polymers. d. Students know the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) depend on molecular motion. e. Students know that in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only vibrate; in liquids the atoms and molecules are more loosely connected and can collide with and move past one another; and in gases the atoms and molecules are free to move independently, colliding frequently. f. Students know how to use the periodic table to identify elements in simple compounds. Earth in the Solar System (Earth Science) 4. The structure and composition of the universe can be learned from studying stars and galaxies and their evolution. a. Students know galaxies are clusters of billions of stars and may have different shapes. b. Students know that the Sun is one of many stars in the Milky Way galaxy and that stars may differ in size, temperature, and color. c. Students know how to use astronomical units and light years as measures of distances between the Sun, stars, and Earth. d. Students know that stars are the source of light for all bright objects in outer space and that the Moon and planets shine by reflected sunlight, not by their own light. e. Students know the appearance, general composition, relative position and size, and motion of objects in the solar system, including planets, planetary satellites, comets, and asteroids. Reactions 5. Chemical reactions are processes in which atoms are rearranged into different combinations of molecules. a. Students know reactant atoms and molecules interact to form products with different chemical properties. b. Students know the idea of atoms explains the conservation of matter: In chemical reactions the number of atoms stays the same no matter how they are arranged, so their total mass stays the same. c. Students know chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat. d. Students know physical processes include freezing and boiling, in which a material changes form with no chemical reaction. e. Students know how to determine whether a solution is acidic, basic, or neutral.

Federation Grade Eight - Science Content Standards Motion 1. The velocity of an object is the rate of change of its position. a. Students know position is defined in relation to some choice of a standard reference point and a set of reference directions. b. Students know that average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time elapsed and that the speed of an object along the path traveled can vary. c. Students know how to solve problems involving distance, time, and average speed. d. Students know the velocity of an object must be described by specifying both the direction and the speed of the object. e. Students know changes in velocity may be due to changes in speed, direction, or both. f. Students know how to interpret graphs of position versus time and graphs of speed versus time for motion in a single direction. Forces 2. Unbalanced forces cause changes in velocity. a. Students know a force has both direction and magnitude. b. Students know when an object is subject to two or more forces at once, the result is the cumulative effect of all the forces. c. Students know when the forces on an object are balanced, the motion of the object does not change. d. Students know how to identify separately the two or more forces that are acting on a single static object, including gravity, elastic forces due to tension or compression in matter, and friction. e. Students know that when the forces on an object are unbalanced, the object will change its velocity (that is, it will speed up, slow down, or change direction). f. Students know the greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to achieve the same rate of change in motion. g. Students know the role of gravity in forming and maintaining the shapes of planets, stars, and the solar system. Structure of Matter 3. Each of the more than 100 elements of matter has distinct properties and a distinct atomic structure. All forms of matter are composed of one or more of the elements. a. Students know the structure of the atom and know it is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. b. Students know that compounds are formed by combining two or more different elements and that compounds have properties that are different from their constituent elements. c. Students know atoms and molecules form solids by building up repeating patterns, such as the crystal structure of NaCl or long- chain polymers. d. Students know the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) depend on molecular motion. e. Students know that in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only vibrate; in liquids the atoms and molecules are more loosely connected and can collide with and move past one another; and in gases the atoms and molecules are free to move independently, colliding frequently. f. Students know how to use the periodic table to identify elements in simple compounds. Earth in the Solar System (Earth Science) 4. The structure and composition of the universe can be learned from studying stars and galaxies and their evolution. a. Students know galaxies are clusters of billions of stars and may have different shapes. b. Students know that the Sun is one of many stars in the Milky Way galaxy and that stars may differ in size, temperature, and color. c. Students know how to use astronomical units and light years as measures of distances between the Sun, stars, and Earth. d. Students know that stars are the source of light for all bright objects in outer space and that the Moon and planets shine by reflected sunlight, not by their own light. e. Students know the appearance, general composition, relative position and size, and motion of objects in the solar system, including planets, planetary satellites, comets, and asteroids. Reactions 5. Chemical reactions are processes in which atoms are rearranged into different combinations of molecules. a. Students know reactant atoms and molecules interact to form products with different chemical properties. b. Students know the idea of atoms explains the conservation of matter: In chemical reactions the number of atoms stays the same no matter how they are arranged, so their total mass stays the same. c. Students know chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat. d. Students know physical processes include freezing and boiling, in which a material changes form with no chemical reaction. e. Students know how to determine whether a solution is acidic, basic, or neutral.

Starfleet Science

and Methods

This is a unit page. Every time we start a new topic, we make this page with a title and drawing in the middle which matches the topic. It must be big, bold and beautiful!

This is the weekly agenda sheet. Every Monday, you must copy what we are doing each week with the homework.

Get it signed by your parent/guardian

Dispatches must be written in this format.

Each Friday, you summarize on the bottom of the paper what we did in class, what YOU learned, and your opinion.