Physical Science: Course Syllabus Cedar Grove High School Teachers: Danielle Butler School Phone Number: 678-874-4002 Tutorial Hours: 3:20 PM 4:00 PM Tutorial Days: Tuesday and Thursday Tutorial Location: Room: 230 Email: E20150826@dekalbschoolsga.org School Website: http://www.cedargrovehs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ Teacher Website: www.butlerscienceshs.weebly.com Course Description: The Physical Science curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the physical sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students the necessary skills to have a richer knowledge base in physical science. 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. Georgia Performance Standards: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: SPS1. Students will investigate our current understanding of the atom. SPS2. Students will explore the nature of matter, its classifications, and its system for naming types of matter. SPS3. Students will distinguish the characteristics and components of radioactivity. SPS4. Students will investigate the arrangement of the Periodic Table. SPS5. Students will compare and contrast the phases of matter as they relate to atomic and molecular motion. SPS6. Students will investigate the properties of solutions. SPS7. Students will relate transformations and flow of energy within a system. SPS8. Students will determine relationships among force, mass, and motion. SPS9. Students will investigate the properties of waves. SPS10.Students will investigate the properties of electricity and magnetism Course Outline Unit1: Physics Unit Understanding: Motion, Work, Energy, and Waves Appendix - Introduction to Physical Science. Scientific Measurement, Lab. Safety Sp.S8a Sp.S8b Sp.S8c Sp.S8d Sp.S8e Sp.S7b Sp.S7c Sp.S9a Sp.S9c Sp.S9d Sp.S9e Sp.S9f Ch.1 Introduction to Physical Science Ch. 1/Sect. 1,2,3 Pg. 2-28 Ch.11 and Ch. 12 Motion and Forces Ch. 11/Sect. 1,2,3 Pg. 363-389 Ch. 12/Sect. 1,2,3 Pg. 394-417 Ch. 13 Work and Energy Ch. 13/Sect. 1,2,3,4 Pg. 428-461 Ch. 14 - Heat and Temperature Ch.14/Sect.1,2,3 Pg. 470-493 Ch. 15 Waves Ch.15/Sect.1,2,3 Pg. 502-529
Unit II: Physics Unit Understanding: Sound and Light, Electricity, and Magnetism Sp.S9a Sp.S9b Sp.S9d Sp.S9e Sp.S10a Sp.S10b Sp.S10b Sp.S10c Ch. 16 Sound and Light Ch.16/Sect. 1,2,3,4 Pg. 540-571 Ch. 17 Electricity Ch. 17/Sect. 1,2,3 Pg. 582-607 Ch. 18 Magnetism Ch. 18/Sect. 1,2,3 Pg. 616-639 Unit III: Chemistry Unit Understanding: Properties of Matter, and Periodic Table SP.S2a Ch. 2 Matter Ch.2/Sect. 1,2,3 Pg. 42-64 SP.S3b Sp.S5a Sp.S5b Sp.S4a Sp.S4b Sp.S1b Sp.S2b Sp.S2c Ch. 3 Matter Ch.4 Atoms and the Periodic Table Ch.4-5 Atoms and the Periodic Table Ch. 6 The Structure of Matter Ch.3/Sect. 1,2,3,4 Ch. 4/Sect 1,2 Ch. 4/Sect. 3 Ch. 5/Sect.1,2,3 Ch. 6/Sect. 1 Pg. 74-101 Pg. 110-127 Pg. 127-132 Pg. 142-165 Pg. 174-182 Unit IV: Chemistry Unit Understanding: Atomic and Nuclear Theory & Chemical Reactions Concept Chapter/Section Pages Standard SP.S1b Sp.S2b Sp.S2c Sp.S2d Sp.S2E Sp.S2d Sp.S2E Ch.6 The Structure of Matter Ch.7 Chemical Reactions Ch. 6/Sect. 2,3,4 Ch. 7/Sect. 1,2 Pg. 183-204 Pg. 216-229 Ch.7 Chemical Reactions Ch. 7/Sect. 3,4 Pg. 230-247 Sp.S6a Sp.S6b Sp.S6d Sp.S6e Sp.S3a Sp.S3b Sp.S3c Sp.S3d Ch. 8-9 Solutions, Acids, and Bases Ch. 8/Sect. 1,2,3 Ch. 9/Sect. 1,2,3 Ch. 10 Nuclear Changes Review for the End-Of-Course Test Review for the End-Of-Course Test Important Dates: September 5 th Labor Day- No School September 15 th 4 1/2 weeks progress report October 20 th 9 weeks progress report November 17 th 13 ½ weeks progress report Pg. 256-281 Pg. 290-313 Ch. 10/Sect. 1,2,3 Pg. 324-351 December 21 st Last Day of School
*Content and time sequence is approximate and may change at any point and time. BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Title Holt Science Spectrum Physical Science ISBN Replacement Cost Online book and/or resources Online student access code (school specific) See Registrar The text is online at http://my.hrw.com. The text is online at http://my.hrw.com.if you do not have internet access, books on cd-rom are available upon request. GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important assessment of student learning shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate students in the context of ongoing classroom instruction. A variety of approaches, methodologies, and resources shall be used to deliver educational services and to maximize each student s opportunity to succeed. Teachers shall evaluate student progress, report grades that represent the student s academic achievement, and communicate official academic progress to students and parents in a timely manner through the electronic grading portal. See Board Policy IHA. GRADING CATEGORIES Pre-Assessment - 0% Assessment During Learning 25% Guided, or Group Practice 45% Summative Assessment 30% *GRADE PROTOCOL A 90 100 B 80 89 C 71 79 D 70 F Below 70 STUDENT PROGRESS ACADEMIC INTEGRITY HOMEWORK MAKE-UP WORK DUE TO ABSENCES DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS Semester progress reports shall be issued four and a half, nine and thirteen and a half weeks into each semester. The progress of students shall be evaluated frequently and plans shall be generated to remediate deficiencies as they are discovered. Plans shall include appropriate interventions designed to meet the needs of the students. See Board Policy IH. Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, providing false information, falsifying school records, forging signatures, or using an unauthorized computer user ID or password. See the Code of Student Conduct - Student Rights and Responsibilities and Character Development Handbook. Homework assignments should be meaningful and should be an application or adaptation of a classroom experience. Homework is at all times an extension of the teaching/learning experience. It should be considered the possession of the student and should be collected, evaluated and returned to the students. See Board Policy IHB. When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by Georgia law or when the absence is apparently beyond the control of the student, the student shall be given an opportunity to earn grade(s) for those days absent. Make-up work must be completed within the designated time allotted. See Board Policy IHEA. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS Each student is required to keep an organized notebook. Each student is required to turn in a laboratory report for each activity. Homework assignments will be given daily. These assignments will provide practice and follow-up to class discussions. You are expected to TRY all problems and questions in your assignment. Particular homework assignments will be taken-up and graded. A test will be given at the end of each unit. Tests will be announced. The final exam is comprehensive. The final exam is based on tests given throughout the semester. Classroom Rules & Behavior: 1. PROMPT Students must be seated and working on the sponge when the bell rings. 2. PREPARED students must bring textbook, workbooks, notebook, paper and pen to class every day.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Tutorial Homework Laboratory Investigations Make-up Policy 3. POLITE Students must follow all the rules given in the Student s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook at all times. 4. ALERT Students must listen carefully to all directions given and follow those directions the first time they are given. Students must actively participate in class discussions and activities. NO SLEEPING IN CLASS. 5. HONEST Students must complete their own work, cheating will not be tolerated. Students will receive a zero for the assignment if they give or receive help. 6. NEAT Students are not to bring food, gum or drinks into the classroom at any time. Students should dispose of any trash, i.e. paper, in the trashcan, not the floor or sinks. 7. ATTENDANCE - Students must submit a written note, from a parent or guardian; to their grade level administrative office to receive an excused admit to class after being absent. Students who do not have an excused absent slip will receive zeros on that day s assignments. Please see the student handbook for a detailed explanation of the tardy policy. Too many absences or tardiness will affect your grade in this class. Please remember that on block scheduling, missing one day is like missing two and one half days on a regular schedule. Consequences: 1. Verbal Warning 2. Student Intervention 3. Detention (Work Detail) & Phone Call 4. Referral & Conference *Penalties and actions taken may vary depending on the severity of the offense. 1. Calculator (preferably Scientific) 2. Index Cards ( 1 pack) 3. 12- Pack colored pencils 4. Highlighters ( at least 3) 5. Notebook paper 6.. Glue stick 7. Blue or Black ink pens & 8. #2 pencils 9. 3 ring binder w/ dividers 10. Ruler *Other materials may be required for labs and projects. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday will be the days for tutorial and to make up tests or quizzes. Students must be in the room with all their necessary materials by 3:20. The doors will be closed promptly at 3:20. Tutorial is designed so that a student can come in to ask questions about topics they do not understand. Homework assignments are given to review, reinforce, prepare for, or enhance what is taught in the classroom. Students must read from the current chapter and study the current topics and vocabulary a minimum of 20 minutes each night. Always expect a pop quiz! Laboratory investigations are an important part of the student s grade. While in the lab/classroom each student will be required to practice safety procedures to prevent any injuries from occurring. Unsafe behavior in the lab will result in the student being removed from the classroom and a zero will be given for that assignment. Excessive absences will adversely affect the success of the student in this class. The student is responsible for turning in work and completing assignments during the time allotted. When absent, the student is still responsible for all work covered in class. Students should come immediately after school to receive any make-up work. Students must have an excused admit from their grade level administrator s office to receive their make-up assignments. Zeros are given for unexcused absences, skipping class, or no admit at all. Students will be given at least one weeks notice on test dates. Therefore, if you are absent one or two days prior to the test date, you will still be expected to take the test. Late Assignments: Students will not be allowed to turn in assignments late. Please come to class prepared to turn in what is asked for. You will not be allowed to use a pass to go to your locker to retrieve anything.
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