Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School

Honors Physical Science 2013-2014 Ms. Wester Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School

Course Description: This course is designed as a survey course of chemistry and physics. This curriculum includes the more abstract concepts such as the conceptualization of the structure of atoms, motion and forces, and the conservation of energy and matter, the action/reaction principle, and wave behavior. Students investigate physical science concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inquiry.

Curriculum and Texts: (Georgia Performance Standards can be found at www.georgiastandards.org)  Chemistry: Atomic and Nuclear Theory and the Periodic Table This domain focuses on describing basic atomic structure relating the number; identifying isotopes and location of subatomic particles to chemical activity and periodic trends; describing element placement on the Periodic Table and related trends in chemical activity; differentiating between radioactive particles and rays; describing radioactivity and its importance; identifying phases based on molecular motion; interpreting properties from data collected in a laboratory setting.

 Chemistry: Chemical Reactions and Properties of Matter This domain focuses on naming, writing, and classifying chemical formulas and compounds; balancing equations and identifying chemical reactions; naming compounds and formulas; demonstrating the Law of Conservation of Matter; calculating density.

 Physics: Energy, Force, and Motion This domain focuses on identifying energy transformations; identifying and analyzing the transfer of heat energy by conduction, convection, and radiation; interpreting a phase diagram; describing and calculating velocity and acceleration; comparing Newton’s three laws; calculating mechanical advantage; understanding the work of simple machines.

 Physics: Waves, Electricity, and Magnetism This domain focuses on recognizing all waves transfer energy; investigating light and sound phenomena and comparing light to sound; explaining the Doppler effect; describing the causes of static electricity; constructing and analyzing series and parallel circuits; describing the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance; relating electricity and magnetism and common applications.

Textbook: Glencoe Physical Science http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078779626/ Honors Extension and Enrichment : Instruction will be enriched and extended for this honors course with completion of one of the following: participation in SECME or participation in Science Olympiad.

Grading Policy 25% Formative assessments (class work and homework) 60% Summative assessments (quizzes, tests, projects) 10% Science Enrichment – SECME or Science Olympiad 5% Student Participation in Class (Includes Cleaning up)

Milestone and Final Exam The Milestone/Final Exam for this course will count as 10% of the final average for the course.

Contact Information: Ms. Sarah Wester (912) 395-6750 [email protected] Materials you need DAILY • 3-Ring Science Binder with LOTS of paper • Pencil or Pen • Calculator • Your brain and common sense Occasionally you will need materials for various projects in class Adopt an Element- Display of some sort (poster, t-shirt, model, or anything else) Chemistry Lab- Elmer’s White Glue (cannot use another brand, they won’t work correctly) Roller Coaster Project- masking tape and toothpicks Rube Goldberg Projects- Anything in the house and a ping-pong ball Electrify a House- Material to make doll house size furniture, 2-3 9V batteries, Shoe Box What is Expected in the Classroom o Be in your seat working when the bell rings. There will always be a bell ringer. o Listen and follow all directions given. o Clean up your mess before you leave. (There may be a deduction in points for leaving you mess) o If you miss class it is your responsibility to get make up work. o Electronic Devices . should not be seen or heard while in class, except when being used for educational purposes. o Late work . No classwork or homework will be accepted after its due date, unless the student was absent. Project grades may be turned in late with a deduction of 10 points each day it is late. o Bathroom . Limit to beginning and end of class. Excessive use can result in a parent phone call. o Cell Phones . If you are caught using your cell phone during class it may result in detention and/or your phone being taken up to the office. Please have the curtesy and maturity to not be on your phone. o Gum Policy . I don’t want to see it, I don’t want to hear it, and throw it away in the trash when you are finished with it. o Respect Policy . Yourself, your peers, your teacher, and your school Respect Policy Respect Self: -- Keep your hands to yourself -- Be prepared and be on time Respect Others: -- Keep your area clean -- Be active learners and listeners -- Treat others the way you want -- Do your best work to be treated Respect Property: -- Don't doubt yourself -- Don't doubt others -- Use tools safely and -- Stay on task -- Listen to what others have to appropriately say -- Report all accidents to the -- Do not vandalize property teacher immediately Physical Science – Ms. Wester’s Class

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