Monday 
Holiday/No School 
 
Tuesday 
Continue working with Metric Conversions 
 
Wednesday 
Measurement Ch.2 
Define new terms relating to measurement 
 
Thursday 
Review unit topics: Scientific Method, Lab Safety, and Metrics 
Review game for test 
 
Friday 
Unit Test covering Scientific Method, Lab Safety, and Metrics 

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Monday 
Finish Lab Safety 
Introduce Metric System 
Practice measuring objects within the classroom with rulers 
 
Tuesday 
Measuring Lab using metrics  
Activities measuring volume (solid and liquid), and mass 
 
Wednesday 
Brain Pop on Metric System 
Introduce "Magic Ruler" and "Metric Ladder" 
Practice metric conversions 
 
Thursday 
Review and answer questions of metrics/conversions 
More practice of metric conversions 
 
Friday 
Lab in Class> "Metric Olympics" 

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Want to be a Lady Rambler Volleyball Member? 
Try-Outs for the 2009 Volleyball Team are on  
 
Monday, February 9th & Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 
 
 
Parent meeting in the near future!! 
Look for Try-Out information at that time. 
 
Head Coach Lisa Davis (Main Campus) 
Asst. Coach Tiffany Lowe (6th grade Academy) 

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Syllabus for 8th Grade Physical Science Resource Classes 
 
PHYSICAL SCIENCE SYLLABUS  
8TH Grade  
Mrs. Lisa Davis  
 
➢ Primary Textbook: Introduction to Physical Science  
 
➢ Class Objective/Goal: Students will understand the main topics related to Physical Science and be able to apply the scientific method.  
 
➢ Topics of Study: Using scientific method, structure of matter, force and motion, transformations of energy, awareness of the elements on the Periodic Table, electricity, and magnetism.  
 
➢ Supplies: Students will be required to bring their school agendas to class everyday. Students will be using spiral notebooks for science vocabulary and writing assignments. These will be provided and kept in the classroom. Colored folders will also be provided for individual portfolios and kept in the classroom. Any additional supplies needed throughout the school year will be addressed at a later date.  
 
➢ Curriculum: There is a new approach being used this year regarding the Georgia Performance Standards. Students are now being asked to apply his or her “learned knowledge” instead of stating facts. This opens up more opportunity for performance task assignments throughout the school year. If you have any questions regarding this new curriculum, please contact me.  
 
➢ Grading System: Homework/Classwork – (weight x 1)  
Quizzes/Mini Projects – (weight x 2)  
Tests/Performance Tasks – (weight x 3)  
 
➢ Classroom Rules/Rituals: (5 Be’s)  
1. Be Respectful to Others  
2. Be Prepared to Work  
3. Be on Time  
4. Be Ready to Learn  
5. Be Positive  
 
➢ Consequences: 1. Warning  
2. Teacher/Student Conference  
3. Silent Lunch (lose 1 stamp)  
4. Parent Contact (lose 2 stamps)  
5. Teacher Discretion (Office Referral)  
 
➢ Contact Information: Lisa Davis (706) 638-6440 [Room 811]  
lisadavis@walkerschools.org  
 
**Student Signature _________________________________  
 
**Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________  
 
 
I am honored to be working with your student and looking forward to an outstanding school year, GO RAMBLERS!!  
 
__________________________________________________________________  
 
Week of 8-18-2008  
Category: /Physical Science Resource Classes  
 
Monday  
Lab Safety (procedures, video, parent contract)  
Discuss Science Lab visits  
 
Tuesday  
3rd block > Science Lab visit  
4th block > Safety symbol (review, discussion, exercise)  
 
Wednesday  
3rd block > Safety symbol (review, discussion, exercise)  
4th block > Science Lab visit  
 
Thursday  
Review Pendulum Experiment from lab 
Finish lab safety foldable 
 
Friday 
Review lab safety symbols/procedures 
Lab Safety Quiz 
Develop lab safety drawing for Word Wall 

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