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Teacher: Mrs. Marie Boyette 924-8588 or mboyette@incarnationschool.edu
Middle school
science covers topics in earth, physical and life science. Each year is a
mixture of these three disciplines. The science textbook used is Prentice
Hall
Computer labs,
microscope labs and cooperative learning groups enhance and enrich the
learning that takes place in science class, to enable all students to
achieve.
Science
Grading Policy Quizzes 20% Homework/Class work/Labs 20% Projects 15% Exam 10% Employability 10%
Homework
Policy
6th and 7th grade Each day late -10 points each day 8th grade Later that day - 5 points Next day -10 points Third
day or later no credit Students absent are responsible for getting the notes and homework that they have missed. Students will be given 1 week to catch up after long periods of absence. Extra Credit At
the beginning of each class the students will be asked to answer the
question of the day and look for the animal statue of the quarter. They will
earn an extra credit point for each correct answer given. These extra credit
points will be tallied at the end of the quarter and added to a low test
grade. No extra credit will be given to a student who has missing class
work, homework, quizzes or tests. After school help is available from 2:45- 3:15pm Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary, but if you know you will be coming in please let me know.
1. Respect all people and things. 2. Follow all safety rules. 3. Be prepared. 4. Follow the directions- THE FIRST TIME. 5. Stay on task.
Science Lab Safety Rules 1. S tart a lab activity only with the teacher's permission. 2. A sk your teacher if you do not understand. 3. F ollow all safety symbols. Wear appropriate safety gear is required: goggles, gloves, aprons. 4. E ngage in responsible behavior. 5. T ell your teacher immediately of accidents or injuries. 6. I dentify the location of emergency equipment. 7. P ut away chemicals and supplies properly. 8. S lant test tubes away from you and others while heating. 9. NO T asting chemicals. 10. NO I nhaling chemicals. 11. NO D rinking. 12. NO E ating
2008
Science Fair Awards Engineering 1st place “Winglets or Not” Richie DeVita 2nd place “Wind Power” Shane Collins 3rd place “Flying Paper” Jake Bokorney Medicine
and Health 1st place “Dissolving Pain Killers” Jordy Moran 2nd place “Hyper Speed” Angela Misch 3rd place “Tummy Trouble” Haley Paulsen Honorable Mention “Prepared Minds” Anthony Rzepka Chemistry 1st place “Scrub A-Dub-Dub, What’s the Katie Rodman Best Cleaning Suds?” 2nd place “How to Prevent a Sticky Situation” Hunter Barcomb 3rd place “Wood Watchers” Dylan Blakeley Botany 1st place “Put a Lid on the Environment” Marco Vannucci 2nd place “CO2 Boom James Martin 2nd place “Soaring Flowers” Lauren Luscko Honorable Mention “Caffeine Confusion” Briana Smith
Biochemistry 1st place “Bananas Gone Bad” Allison Jones 2nd place “The Fresh Test” Paige Diffley 3rd place “Fried Out” Madison Garriott Physics 1st place “Does the Dollar Go the Distance?” Natalie Maglich 2nd place “The Meltathon” Cody Halsey 3rd place “Soccer Balls-Hot vs. Cold Who Will Win? Mitchell Burchett Honorable Mention “Fruit Power” Jamie Kleinkopf Behavioral
Sciences 1st place “Twin Power Fact or Fiction” Haley McCurdy
2nd place
“ 3rd place “Do You Believe What you are Told or Tell What You Believe? Jared Muha Honorable Mention “Color Minded” Emili Cicora Team
1st place “Let it Burn” Ian Amistoso and John Oravec 2nd place “Hamster Power” Anna Bruscoe and Elizabeth Pangopolous 3rd place “Have a Soda and Smile” Jasmine Rosales and Mia Venafro Honorable Mention “Your Nose Knows” Kristen Cuza and Tyanna Heromin Teacher’s
Choice Award
“Put a Lid on the Environment” Marco Vannucci Student’s
Choice Award “Nothin’ but Net” Parker DelMedico Over All Winner “Dissolving Pain Killers” Jordy Moran Sarasota
County Fair Competitors- Robart’s Arena on Friday, Feb. 2, 2008
“Secretive Suggestions” Joey Boyette “Do You Tell What Your are Told or Tell What You Believe?” Jared Muha “Tummy Trouble” Haley Paulsen “How to Prevent a Sticky Situation” Hunter Barcomb “Hamster Power” Anna Bruscoe and Elizabeth Panagopolous “Bananas Gone Bad” Allison Jones “Sweaty Saddle Pads”
Carly “Winglets or Not” Richie DeVita Incarnation School is very proud to announce that several middle school students have received awards at the Sarasota County Science Fair. 8 students represented Incarnation and 5 of them received awards. All public schools, and several private schools were represented at the science fair on February 1, 2008. The projects were organized into categories and the students were interviewed by judges and competed for category prizes and special awards. The project showboards will be on display at the sarasota County Fair March14-21, 2008. Our Incarnation Winners: Allison Jones- 6th grade
Hunter Barcomb-8th grade
Carly Scarborough- 6th grade
Anna Bruscoe & Elizabeth Panagopolous
Congratulations to our “budding scientists” for being recognized for their excellent work!
Posterboards
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Sarasota, Florida 34239