This document provides an overview of the Science 8 course taught by Mr. Lynch. It will focus on topics in Earth Science, including astronomy, geology, meteorology, and mapping. Students will take the ILS assessment in May/June to evaluate their knowledge from 5th to 8th grade science. The course uses a variety of assessment methods, including exams, quizzes, labs, homework, and cooperative group work. Students are encouraged to seek extra help before and after school or by appointment. Weekly schedules outline topics, assignments, homework, and due dates. The document also provides information on class resources like the website and grade sheets.

1. Science 8
Mr. Lynch

2. What is the course about?
 Science 8 is a continuation of the study of Physical
Science as it applies to the study of the Earth and its
surroundings. Major Topics Include:
 Astronomy
 Geology
 Meteorology
 Mapping
Students will take the ILS Assessment in May and June
and sufficient time will be allocated for their preparation.
This test covers science material from 5th to 8th grade.

3. Grading
Exams – 40%
Quizzes and
Worksheets – 10%
Laboratory
Investigations –
40%
Homework
Assignments – 10%
Expect an
assessment once
every two weeks.
The assessments
are focused on
the material
covered during
the previous
weeks and will
use questions that
are similar to
those on the ILSA.
All tests will be a
combination of
multiple choice
and free response
questions.
During some of
our classes you
will be working in
cooperative
groups. This work
will be graded
and count as a
quiz grade.
In addition,
traditional
quizzes will be
given
periodically.
Laboratory study
is an important
component to
any science.
Some of the work
will be done in
class, some at
home.
We will be
completing
about 10 labs per
quarter.
Due dates for
labs will be given
on the weekly
schedule.
Homework will be
assigned in this class
to introduce or
reinforce a concept.
Homework may be
assigned from the
textbook or a
worksheet.
If you are required to
hand something in
make sure you show
all work and
answering in
complete
sentences.

4. EXTRA HELP
Every morning before class
After-school on Mondays &
Wednesdays
By appointment (Lunch)

5. Things you should know about this
class

6. Weekly Schedules
Science 8 with Mr. Lynch
Period 1
Week of September 30th
Date In Class Topic Homework
Monday (9/30) Start Mapping
Which way is North?
Read Chapter 2: Section 1 p. 34 – 37
Do: p. 39: 1, 2
Tuesday (10/1) Locating Magnetic Objects
Wednesday (10/2) Mapping a Magnetic Field Lab HW Sheet
Thursday (10/3) Earth’s Magnetic Field
Friday (10/4) Will the Earth’s Magnetic Fields Shift Video
3-2-1
Class website: www.honorsphysics.com
Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

7. Grade Sheets

8. Advance Organizers

9. Flipped Lessons

10. Class Website

11. Students in Action
Our First Lab

12. Metric
Measurements

13. Lab Buddies

14. Our First Quiz

15. Our Lab on
‘Guessing a Minute’

16. Cooperative
Learning

17. Solving
Puzzles

18. Any Questions:
Feel free to contact me via
email tlynch@roslynschools.org
or phone 801-5159