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Teacher Lori Szymanski - Science 8th  (Send e-mail) Welcome to the FISH team! Mrs. Szymanski Science Class Syllabus 2008-2009 School Year Email: LSzymanski@summithill.org Phone (815) 469-4330 CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES 1. You are here to learn. It is your responsibility to set your learning goals at the highest and most realistic levels. 2. Everything you do in this class is to promote good learning for yourself and everyone in the classroom. Be an active thinker and a good listener. Take part in class and group discussions; being a participant is much better than being a spectator. Let me know if you need help. 3. Good manners and standard acts of courtesies are essential for a workable classroom. MAJOR COURTESY= RESPECT: *Listen carefully during instruction time. *Raise your hand and wait to be called on to speak. *Listen to each other very carefully ....as you wish to be listened to. *Keep negative comments and personal criticism of classmates to yourself. *Speak politely at all times: communicate with courtesy, dignity, and pride. 4. It is your responsibility to have all assignments completed on time and to be prepared mentally for the day's lesson. You must have your textbook, science folder, assignment notebook, paper, pencil and pen everyday. 5. You must be in your seat when the bell rings or you will be marked tardy. Five tardies will earn you a detention. I am delighted that your son/daughter is enrolled in my science class. We can all look forward to many exciting and rewarding experiences as the year progresses. I firmly believe that life-long success depends on self-discipline and I have developed a classroom discipline plan that gives every student the opportunity to manage his or her own behavior. Your child deserves the most positive educational climate possible for academic growth. Therefore, this classroom discipline plan will be in effect at all times.

This week in class Monday November 17, 2008 1. Discuss graded SFB 10-14 and the final paper 2. Complete lab report for Newton's 2nd law 3. Start collecting data for lab Tuesday November 18, 2008 1. Finish collecting data for Newton's 2nd law lab 2. Construct a line graph of data 3. Answer discussion questions 4. Read pgs 49-50 and complete spider map graphic organizer for Newton's 3rd law Wednesday November 19, 2008 1. Review 4 characteristics of Newton's 3rd law 2. Complete Marshmallow Catapult lab on pg 196 with triad 3. Create data table and answer 2 questions. Thursday November 20, 2008 1. Complete Marshmallow Catapult lab on pg 196 with triad 2. Create data table and answer 2 questions. 3. Write conclusion 4. Homework: Homework: complete section assessment pg 1-9 Friday November 21, 2008 1.Bellringer journal response 2. Watch dvd on Newton's 3 laws: Hat Tricks 3. Homework: Science fair projects- extra credit for students presenting on Monday, Tuesday or Wed 11/24-11/26. Downloads List 2008review for lit.doc [10/10/2008] project_background_research_worksheet[1].pdf [9/24/2008] project_bibliography_worksheet[1].pdf [9/24/2008] sample bibliography.doc [10/23/2008] Science Class Syllabus08.doc [9/2/2008] Science Fair Brief (SFB) [9/5/2008] Science Fair Deadlines [9/5/2008] Science Fair Letter [9/2/2008] Science Fair Review of Literature Rubric[1].doc [10/21/2008] Science Fair10-14 Rubric.doc [11/5/2008] Cool Links Science Fair Project Ideas http://Sciencebuddies.org