Welcome to 8th Grade Science.

You will have many opportunities for learning. You will gain a strong understanding of key scientific principles and topics. Learn how to use mathematics to tackle scientific problems, find out about latest technologies and use many of them to learn more about science and our world. You will also see how science relates to other disciplines. Prepare for the science FCAT. Develop thinking skills and the ability to challenge assumptions, think creatively, and solve real-life problems and have fun.

Your science grades are based on:

• Homework: 15%
• Quizzes and Tests: 35%
• Projects15%
• Class work,notebook, labs and Participation: 35%

Supplies for Class:

• 3-subjects spiral notebook
• composition book (for science lab-write up)
• 4 Duotang folders (one per quarter)
• One 3 rings binder (Keep at home)
• pencil, pens (blue or black ink).

 Wave Equations Formulas :http://www.ewart.org.uk/physics/index.php?l=44

Electrmagnetic Spectrum Assignment  Suggested Websites

• http://imagers.gsfc.nasa.gov/ems/ems.html
• http://observe.ivv.nasa.gov/nasa/education/reference/emspec/emspectrum.html
• http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/introduction/emspectrum.html
• http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr162/lect/light/spectrum.html

• http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/interact/electromagneticspectrum.html

Blood Groups, Blood Typing and Blood Transfusions

http://nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/landsteiner/readmore.html