Haynes High School Physical Science Syllabus
Teacher: K.Coogler Textbook: Glencoe: Physical Science with Earth Science
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to investigate the theories and ideas associated with the physical sciences in a way that is relevant and usable. Physical Science is a high school science course, which incorporates an inquiry-based laboratory experience that encourages students to ask questions while gathering and analyzing information. This course will focus on the physical world as it relates to fundamental concepts of Chemistry and Physics. Physical Science lays the groundwork for future advanced science courses at Haynes Academy. NGSS Benchmarks will be incorporated in the curriculum.
COURSE OUTLINE: (This is tentative and may be modified at any time.) Unit 1: Nature of Science Unit 2: Solids, Liquids, and Gases Unit 3: Classification of Matter Unit 4: Properties of Atoms and the Periodic Table Unit 5: Elements and Their Properties Unit 6: Chemical Bonding Unit 7: Chemical Reactions (with Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions) Unit 8: Solutions Unit 9: Acids, Bases and Salts Unit 10: Organic Compounds Unit 11: Motion Unit 12: Forces and Newton’s Laws Unit 13: Work and Energy Unit 14: Thermal Energy Unit 15: Magnetism Unit 16: Energy Sources Unit 17: Waves Unit 18: Sound Unit 19: Electromagnetic Waves Unit 20: Light
The following is a list of expected student behaviors in order to complete this course successfully: Read the material assigned! This course will require a moderate to heavy reading load. Take careful, legible notes during lecture. Sixty percent of test and exam questions will come from readings and lecture notes. Study all material covered that day for at least 20-30 minutes each night. Write down any questions about content you are unsure about or don’t understand. ASK QUESTIONS!!!!!!! REQUIRED SUPPLIES:
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ME HAND SANITIZER! WE WILL USE SOAP AND WATER TO WASH OUR HANDS. 3 Ring Binder Pack of printer paper (Turned in to Coogler) 2 Rolls of Paper Towels (Turned in to Coogler) Composition Book (To be kept in class) Writing Utensils (Pens/pencils – I don’t care what color as long as I can read it) Highlighters $15 Lab Fee
TESTS: Students can expect a test approximately every two to three weeks. Tests will be thorough and if you wait until the end of the unit to begin studying, you will not accomplish all you are capable of doing. I will usually give you a week's notice before a test.
QUIZZES: Students will take a quiz each week. Quizzes may be from 5 to 50 points and may be announced OR unannounced.
LABS/PRACTICALS: Labs are designed to provide you with an opportunity to apply what you have learned in class. Students will regularly complete lab activities that will aide in the understanding of the curriculum. Please follow lab rules and directions carefully to ensure full credit. Labs must be made up within one week of the absence. If the lab requires a partner, it is the student’s responsibility to find a partner to come with them. If the lab isn’t made up in the allotted time, the student will receive a zero for that lab. The teacher may choose to provide an alternate assignment in place of the lab that was missed. Lab Safety: Students are expected to follow all safety precautions and rules at all times. Students and parents will also be required to have a safety contract on file with the teacher. Lab safety will also be reviewed prior to each lab. Failure to follow lab rules will result in removal from the lab, a zero, and a call home. Students will have a Lab Practical. It will include: Lab glassware and materials.
HOMEWORK: There will be an assignment of some type every night, whether it is completion of a lab, Science NOTEBOOK, questions, reading, or reviewing notes. Your Science NOTEBOOK will be picked up on the Friday we start a new UNIT. Homework aides in mastery of concepts. It is also expected that students record all assignments in their Agenda.
GRADING POLICY: Major Assessments – 50% Minor Assessments – 30% Participation – 20% ST o FINAL GRADE: 1 Marking Period – 37.5% 2nd Marking Period – 37.5% Final Exam – 25%
Points will be assessed for all student work including labs, practicals, homework assignments, worksheets, quizzes, chapter exams, class participation and individual projects, case studies, research, etc. Letter grades will be determined by percentages of total points per the following school-wide grading scale. A 100-93 B 92-85 C 84-75 D 74-67 F 66-50
BINDER REQUIREMENTS: As part of the requirements of passing this course, you will need to “keep” a binder. This binder should include any handouts or materials you get in class, lab notes, and your daily lecture notes.
ATTENDANCE: I will be taking attendance EVERYDAY at the beginning of class. Please don’t be late. There is no substitution for being in class. But in the event you need to be absent, it is your responsibility to make up any work you missed. It is the student’s responsibility to get the missed work. Therefore, you must find out what assignments you missed immediately upon your return. Make- up work is to be turned in at the BEGINNING of class on the designated due date. IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOR 2 TEST, THE MAKE-UP WILL BE A DIFFERENT TEST/DIFFERENT FORMAT.
LATE WORK: All work is expected to be turned in on the due date. I DO NOT TAKE WORK THAT IS LATE. If you have an extenuating circumstance, please see me.
EXTRA HELP : If you need extra help, please see me to schedule a suitable time. DO NOT WAIT until the day of or the day before an assignment is due to seek help
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Cheating of ANY form will not be tolerated. Academic honesty is expected in all classes at Haynes Academy. Cheating will not be tolerated. Violations of academic honesty include, but are not limited to, copying, allowing someone to copy your paper, using cheat sheets, using technology to transmit or receive information with the intent to commit academic dishonesty, plagiarizing, and self plagiarizing. Cheating is copying one answer or 100 answers or allowing a friend to copy one answer or all your answers. Follow these two rules and you will not have problem with cheating in Anatomy & Physiology: 1. Do your own work in and out of class. 2. Do not give your work to another student for any reason - no matter what they might promise. If another students is too lazy to do their work why put your grade in jeopardy by giving it to them. Just say No. Generally speaking cheating is turning in work that is not entirely your own or giving another student your work. Violations of academic honesty will be handled according to the Student Handbook.
CLASSROOM POLICIES & PROCEDURES: CELL PHONES WILL BE PICKED UP AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS EVERY DAY. IF NEED, YOUR CELL PHONES WILL BE GIVEN BACK TO YOU FOR RESEARCH ONLY. Students are expected to show respect for themselves, the instructor, their classmates, school property and the property of others. Come to class on time and prepared. Do not talk when someone else is talking….especially ME! Students are responsible for equipment, software and textbooks they use during class. Students will be required to pay for school property that is lost or damaged. No writing on or destroying the desks, chairs, tables, textbooks, or anything of JPPSS (Haynes) property. I will sign a student’s agenda upon request to go to the bathroom or to complete urgent business. Any student who abuses this policy may lose these privileges. Follow all rules laid out in the Haynes Handbook.
*Please note that this syllabus may be altered at any time during the year as the need arises. Syllabus and Course Requirements Acknowledgment Page 2017-2018
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