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Transcript of Welcome! Dr. Chavez 8th grade Physical Science Room 7108 [email protected].
About me…
10 years in TexasHigh school AP biology, physical science, regular Biology
12 years in CaliforniaBiology and Physical science high school,
physical science middle school, and life science middle school.
Prior to that– Dentist for 10 years.
8th grade sciencePhysics
Motion and ForcesFriction and GravityFluids and pressureMatter and Energy
ChemistryAtomic structurePeriodic TableElements, compounds and MixturesReactions
AstronomySolar system
Space explorationLife of a star
Galaxies
Class MissionTo stimulate an interest in ScienceTo foster an appreciation for science in
our livesTo develop critical thinking and problem
solving skillsTo prepare you for high school and
beyond
Thanks for the contribution!!!
Every paper we do is included.Some papers are downloaded from
internet.Keep the chapter/unit of study we are
doing in your notebook, then place at home in another notebook when we start another chapter. Keep everything for the semester.
Absences?
Look on line. Call a study buddy!Get two. Get number and put in
notebook.If longer than 3 days, phone the
school and request homework.
Teacher Expectations I don’t expect everyone to love science, but
I do expect everyone to participate and come prepared!
I expect that we all will be respectful! I expect we will all be responsible!I expect we will be resourceful! (ready)
Homework
Homework is assigned 2-3 times per week.
Homework is usually due within the next two days unless otherwise indicated.
1a penalty grade reduction if turned in after the due date.
Expectations for You Make sure you come to school prepared!
(supplies) Check the planner and website daily! Stay on top of problems. Don’t wait until
report cards! Look up grades!Allow yourself to become independent, but
be responsible.
Special Events
Dry Ice-October Silly Putty- January Balloon Powered Cars- March Bottle Rockets-May Roller Coasters- June
Let’s work together to have a great school year!
