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Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health professions Pre-AP Integrated Physics and Chemistry Syllabus 2014 Mrs. Adam [email protected]

FALL SEMESTER

Welcome to Pre- AP IPC! I hope you find this Integrated Physics and Chemistry class challenging and fun. I think it is fascinating! As your teacher, I will commit to teach you IPC to the very best of my ability. By communicating and working together, we will meet the challenges. In order to start the year off smoothly, I have prepared this information for you and your parents. Please read everything carefully. Take it home, share it with your parents, have it signed, and then place it into your IPC notebook as the first pages.

Course Description: Integrated Physics and Chemistry is designed to introduce ninth grade students to the basic concepts of chemistry and physics. You will begin by learning the metric system, and how to convert units within the metric system. You’ll learn to distinguish between physical and chemical properties and changes. Subatomic particles, the formulation of compounds and balancing equations are also part of the introduction to chemistry. Concepts involving motion, forces, energy and power are investigated with an emphasis on the mathematical relationships are part of physics .IPC is a laboratory –oriented course. Concepts will be developed through hands- on investigations, measurements, observations, and manipulation of a variety of phenomena.

Cycle 1

Scientific Method, Measurement, and Safety This unit focuses on the scientific processes and skills that the students are expected to master and practice during the course. Motion and Force The focus of this unit is on forces and motion evident in everyday life. Energy The unit focuses on energy and its conservation during transformation. Cycle 2 Work and Simple Machine In this unit, students learn about simple and compound machines and how they change forces to make work easier. Thermal Energy Students learn in this unit the difference between heat and temperature, thermal conductivity and heat engines. Electrical Energy This unit investigates electrical conductivity of various materials, compare series and parallel connections, and the relationship between electric current and the strength of its magnetic field.

Cycle 3 Waves The focus of this unit is on the nature of waves, specifically electromagnetic waves. Sound Energy In this unit, students demonstrate wave types and their characteristics including its propagation and interactions. Light Energy Students describe in this unit the components of white light and the phenomenon of color. Energy Sources This unit deals with the different sources of energy such as hydroelectric, solar, nuclear, fossil fuels, and alternative sources such as wind, geothermal, and current research in energy sources.

Grading system

Test/projects 60% Labs /Quizzes 30% Daily work/homework 10%

Material Needed 1. Text book: Integrated Physics and Chemistry by Glencoe McGraw-Hill 2. Three ring binder a. Notes b. Handouts c. Quizzes/ warm up d. Test and test review e. Class work 3. Home work binder 4. Lab note book (composition) 5. Scientific calculators 6. Graph paper (as needed to be specified) Classroom rules and norms

1. Always respect yourself and others 2. Be on time, in your seat and ready to work 3. No food or drinks are allowed in laboratory 4. Be productive and participate in class.

Penalties for choosing to break the rule:

1st offense: verbal warning 2nd offense: Personal conference with the teacher 3rd offense: Detention, completion of an action plan, telephone call 4th offense: Detention, complete or revise your action plan and parent conference 5th offense: Referral to the principal

Assessment/evaluation

For tests and projects, at least three school days advanced notice will be given. Quizzes may be unannounced and will be over homework or in-class assignments. Lab reports will usually be graded. Homework credit will be given only if the assignment is complete. Late work may be turned in ONE class late, but will receive a maximum score of “70%” or less. No late work will be accepted beyond that time and the assignment will be marked as a zero. If you are absent on the day an assignment is given, you will have three school days to make up the work. If you are absent on the day a prior assignment is due, you must be prepared to hand in the assignment, take the test or quiz the day you return to school. If you are absent for any reason, you are responsible for the missed work. All students should maintain a record of their graded assignments.

Tests and quizzes: Before, during, and after the test/quiz, you must silently remain in your assigned seat. I will NOT correct mistakes in grading made on Scranton answer sheets. Please fill in your answers carefully. If necessary, I will provide you with a new Scranton sheet during the test/quiz, but both the original and new sheet must be handed in together. Graded tests are returned to you for review in class and cannot be taken outside of my classroom. You are welcome to further review your tests in my classroom at a later date, but only after making an appointment with me.

Laboratory Assignments Participation in lab is a privilege not a right. Above all else, safety comes first. Therefore, for the safety of everyone, each student is required to read and/or write up the procedures of the lab assignment BEFORE performing the lab. If a student does not complete the pre-lab assignment, then the student cannot participate in that lab activity and the maximum grade for the lab report will be a 70. All labs must be performed properly and safely. If a student is removed from the laboratory for misbehavior, that student will receive an automatic zero for the lab grade. In both instances, the teacher will give an alternate in-class assignment to the student during the lab activity. The teacher will also provide the data to the student so a written lab report can still be completed.

Retake/Redo Policy If the student fails a test or project, then the student has an opportunity to retake a similar assessment covering the same topics or redo the project. If the student chooses to participate, then the student is responsible for requesting and scheduling the retake or redo in writing during the class period that the graded assessment and/or class assignment is returned. Retakes must be scheduled with the teacher for outside regular class time. The student must attend one tutorial session before taking the retake of a test. For projects, the student must turn in their redo of the project within 5 school days. Once complete, the student’s retake / redo grade will be averaged with the original grade for a final assessment / assignment grade of no higher than “70%”.

Retakes are NOT allowed on end of cycle exams (aka common assessment exams) and final exams.

There is no extra credit.

Class dismissal: Make sure the area is picked up and clean! I dismiss the class not the bell.

Tutorial/ Conference: I am available for tutorial either during scheduled tutorials, or at lunch. If at any time you or your parents would like to discuss your progress, please request an individual conference with me by phone( 713-741-2410) or email ( [email protected]) at least one day in advance. Ms. Adam’s Pre- AP IPC Class

Acknowledgement of Guidelines, Rules, and Procedures: Thank you for carefully reading this information. I expect you to do your very best each class period. In return, I will put my best effort into each class that I teach you. By working together, we will all have a successful semester. If at any time you are having difficulties in this class, let me know immediately and I will be glad to help you.

STUDENT: I have carefully read and understand these guidelines, rules, and procedures. I will honor them at all times while in Mrs. Adam’s classroom.

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PARENT: I have carefully read and discussed these guidelines, rules, and procedures with my child. I understand and will support them.

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