Physical Science
Physical Science
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Assignment Calendar |
Expectations |
Grading Policy |
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Notes
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1st Semester:
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Safety & Inquiry |
Science Skills |
Matter |
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Ch 1 Intro to Science Ch 2 Matter (bits of 3 & 8) Ch 4 History Atomic Model Ch 4 Ions & Isotopes Ch 5 Periodic Table Ch 6 Structure of Matter Ch 6 Formulas Ionic Ch 6 Formulas Covalent Ch 7 Types of Reactions Ch 7 Balancing Reactions Ch 9 Acids & Bases Ch 10 Nuclear Radiation Ch 11 Motion Ch 12 Forces Ch 13 Work, Energy, Machines Ch 14 Heat & Temperature Ch 15/16 Waves Ch 17 Ohm's Law Ch 18 Magnetism |
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2nd Semester:
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Motion & Forces |
Energy, Work, Simple Machines |
Light & Sound |
Electromagnetism |
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1. Be Responsible.
· Bring your notebook, planner, textbook, & other materials to class.
· Complete all work on time.
· Stay on task; use class time wisely.
· No personal electronic devices (phones, Mp3 players, tablets, laptops, etc.) without prior permission.
2. Be Respectful.
3. Be safe.
Failure to comply with these expectations will result in conference with teacher, phone call home, or referral to the office. Unsafe, harassing, or intimidating behaviors will result in immediate suspension.
Assignments: They
are usually due after one or two days; some assignments and projects take
longer. Use your planner to stay organized. Late work will be accepted
for 1/2 credit within the unit time line. The only exception will be
extended absences related to illness. Absolutely no work will be accepted
for credit after this time unless prior arrangements are made! Labs and
tests can be made up after school with me or with other teachers in rooms
A202-204. Fox Pause and RIE are great for making up labs as well.
Resources
& Extra Help:
Attendance: Attendance is crucial! You’ll miss lab preparations, group discussions, and other experiences for which there are no reasonable substitutes. You will earn a zero on assignments, projects, or quizzes during unexcused absences. Yes, if you ditch class the day of a test, you earn a zero. OUCH! Make wise decisions! You are expected to attend class at least 92% of the semester.
Tardies: Be in your seat with your materials before the bell rings. Don’t be late! If you are, bring a note. Unexcused tardiness will result in detention. If your previous class is far away, take your science stuff to that class so you don’t have to go by your locker before coming to class.
Hall Passes: As a general rule, I don’t give hall passes. Take care of your needs between classes. If your previous class is far away, take your science stuff with you to that class so you don’t have to go by your locker before coming to class. You’ll earn a tardy if you forgot your book and notebook.
90 -100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
0 - 59% = F
Approximately two-thirds of your grade is earned through tests, quizzes, and Inquiry experiments and one third of your grade is earned through labs, daily assignments, review sheets, study guides, etc.
Extra credit is sometimes available...keep your eyes and ears open for details.
Assignments are usually due after one or two days; some assignments and projects take longer. Late work will be accepted for 1/2 credit within the unit time line. The only exception will be extended absences related to illness. Absolutely no work will be accepted for credit after this time unless prior arrangements are made! Labs and tests can be made up before school with me or after school with other science teachers in rooms A202-204.
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