Earth Science Basics
Life Science Basics
Science Grab Bag
Classroom Rules
Grading & Assignments
100

Name one topic you’ll study in Unit 1 of 8th Grade Earth Science.

Exploring Space

Water & Climate

Impacts on the Environment

The Changing Earth

100

 Unit 1 of Life Science is called…?

Interactions within Ecosystems

100

What planet is known as the Red Planet?

Mars

100

Where do junior high students keep their phones during class?

In lockers

100

What day of the week are grades updated?

Thursday

200

Which Earth Science unit covers “Water and Climate”?

Unit 2

200

Which unit covers “Reproduction of Organisms”?

Unit 3

200

Which state of matter has no fixed shape but has a fixed volume?

Liquid

200

How many days do you have to submit work for each day you’re absent?

2 days

200

True or False: A test point is worth more than a participation point.

False. All points are equal. 

300

 In High School Earth Science, which semester do you study rocks?

Semester 1

300

What’s the topic of Unit 4 in Life Science?

Change Over Time

300

What do plants use to make their own food?

Photosynthesis

300

Name one way to ask Mrs. M for help

Before/after class

email

Google Classroom message

 note on assignment

300

What’s the lowest percentage for a C grade?

70%

400

True or False: You’ll learn about meteorology and storms in Semester 2 of High School Earth Science.

True

400

Life Structure & Function is studied in which unit?

Unit 2

400

What is the main gas we breathe in that keeps us alive?

Oxygen

400

True or False: You can turn in late work from Unit 2 after Unit 3 begins

False

400

ithin how many days must a test retake be completed?

5 days

500

Which Earth Science unit focuses on “Impacts on the Environment”?

Unit 3

500

Which unit would likely cover adaptations in species over generations?

Unit 4: Change over Time

500

What is the term for the process where rocks are broken down by wind, water, and ice?

Weathering

500

What happens if you make a mess in class?

You clean it up!

500

 Name two materials you need for class

Textbook

Notebook

Chromebook

Writing Utensils

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