Unit I: Life Science: Cells and Systems
Chapter 1 – The Cell
Chapter 2 – Human Body Systems
Chapter 3 – The Immune System
Unit II: Physical Science: Optics
Chapter 4 – Properties of Light
Chapter 5 – Optical Systems
Chapter 6 – Human Vision
Unit III: Physical Science: Fluids and Dynamics
Chapter 7 – Kinetic Molecular Theory
Chapter 8 – Behaviour of Fluids
Chapter 9 – Fluid Systems
Unit IV: Earth and Space Science: Water Systems on Earth
Chapter 10 – The Water Cycle
Chapter 11 – The Oceans
Chapter 12 – Water Quantity and Quality
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Course Evaluation
This course will have two reporting periods during the semester, of which each has a value of 40% (2 X 40% = 80%). A final exam will also be written worth the remaining 20%. Students will be evaluated using a wide spectrum of assessment strategies that will be based on the following general guidelines in order to produce a final, overall mark. Each of the two report cards will be based upon the following criteria:
1. TESTS: 50%
In Science 8, the test mark will be based upon testing that will include chapter and unit exams as well as quizzes. In addition, marks that go into this part of the evaluation may also be from posters, projects, oral and written reports, science skills, lab procedures and other research at the discretion of the teacher.
2. LAB ACTIVITIES: 50%
Throughout the course, many lab activities will be completed, following the principles as outlined under Science Skills in the text. A neatly kept notebook, with section dividers, and table of contents for each unit may also be part of this section of the course evaluation. Each student is responsible for all missed labs and may be requested to complete such an activity outside of class time (e.g. - at lunch, before or after school). Finally, homework and other short assignments such as notes from videos may also be included.
Chapter 1 – The Cell
Chapter 2 – Human Body Systems
Chapter 3 – The Immune System
Unit II: Physical Science: Optics
Chapter 4 – Properties of Light
Chapter 5 – Optical Systems
Chapter 6 – Human Vision
Unit III: Physical Science: Fluids and Dynamics
Chapter 7 – Kinetic Molecular Theory
Chapter 8 – Behaviour of Fluids
Chapter 9 – Fluid Systems
Unit IV: Earth and Space Science: Water Systems on Earth
Chapter 10 – The Water Cycle
Chapter 11 – The Oceans
Chapter 12 – Water Quantity and Quality
Website Access for Online Version of Text: (www.bcscience.com/bc8)
Username: DB68
Password: QP68
Course Evaluation
This course will have two reporting periods during the semester, of which each has a value of 40% (2 X 40% = 80%). A final exam will also be written worth the remaining 20%. Students will be evaluated using a wide spectrum of assessment strategies that will be based on the following general guidelines in order to produce a final, overall mark. Each of the two report cards will be based upon the following criteria:
1. TESTS: 50%
In Science 8, the test mark will be based upon testing that will include chapter and unit exams as well as quizzes. In addition, marks that go into this part of the evaluation may also be from posters, projects, oral and written reports, science skills, lab procedures and other research at the discretion of the teacher.
2. LAB ACTIVITIES: 50%
Throughout the course, many lab activities will be completed, following the principles as outlined under Science Skills in the text. A neatly kept notebook, with section dividers, and table of contents for each unit may also be part of this section of the course evaluation. Each student is responsible for all missed labs and may be requested to complete such an activity outside of class time (e.g. - at lunch, before or after school). Finally, homework and other short assignments such as notes from videos may also be included.