YR 8 Science Course Information
This course continues to build upon the skills of Year 7 Science with ongoing development of Science methodology: problem solving, communicating, interpreting observing as well as increasing students' scientific knowledge.
Students are required to work in practical situations for many of the topics, developing skills in safety, making models, handling apparatus and completing projects. Learning activities include laboratory work, practical reports, class
lectures, discussion and textbook work, video worksheets and investigative reports
Course Requirements
Students need to maintain a Science Journal, which includes class work, practicals and homework. Each topic involves practicals to complete. Topics may also include research assignments, the use of technology and oral communication.
Students much complete homework as required.
Student Text
The text book for this course is:
Walsh
Collins KS3 Science Book 2
HarperCollins Publication 2008
Study Requirements
Students are expected to spend time at home learning work covered in class.
Students are required to finish set tasks. Students must spend time organising themselves to ensure work is learnt and revised.
Homework Policy
Students are expected to complete homework 2 times a week with a minimum of 30 minutes per session. Some of this time will be spent learning work covered in class, but extra time will also be required to learn work covered.
It will be the responsibility of each student to complete their homework assignments on time. Please note that students will still be responsible for ALL homework assignments even if home computers or internet are not working. We have three computer labs as well as the computers in the LRC available to students. Late homeworks assigments will result in a data base.
Course Assessment
Students are required to complete the following
Reporting Procedures
A written report is presented at the conclusion of Term 1 and Term 2. Opportunities for Parent-Teacher interviews are also provided.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all lessons.
Assessment Dates Policy
Deadlines for set work need to be met. If they are not met, students will receive zero for that piece of work. Extensions need to be negotiated BEFORE the due date.
Students are required to work in practical situations for many of the topics, developing skills in safety, making models, handling apparatus and completing projects. Learning activities include laboratory work, practical reports, class
lectures, discussion and textbook work, video worksheets and investigative reports
Course Requirements
Students need to maintain a Science Journal, which includes class work, practicals and homework. Each topic involves practicals to complete. Topics may also include research assignments, the use of technology and oral communication.
Students much complete homework as required.
Student Text
The text book for this course is:
Walsh
Collins KS3 Science Book 2
HarperCollins Publication 2008
Study Requirements
Students are expected to spend time at home learning work covered in class.
Students are required to finish set tasks. Students must spend time organising themselves to ensure work is learnt and revised.
Homework Policy
Students are expected to complete homework 2 times a week with a minimum of 30 minutes per session. Some of this time will be spent learning work covered in class, but extra time will also be required to learn work covered.
It will be the responsibility of each student to complete their homework assignments on time. Please note that students will still be responsible for ALL homework assignments even if home computers or internet are not working. We have three computer labs as well as the computers in the LRC available to students. Late homeworks assigments will result in a data base.
Course Assessment
Students are required to complete the following
- Topic Tests
- Practical Reports
- Oral Communication
- Skills Assessments
- Research Assignments
- Presentation of Science Journal at the completion of each topic
Reporting Procedures
A written report is presented at the conclusion of Term 1 and Term 2. Opportunities for Parent-Teacher interviews are also provided.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all lessons.
Assessment Dates Policy
Deadlines for set work need to be met. If they are not met, students will receive zero for that piece of work. Extensions need to be negotiated BEFORE the due date.
