Integrated Science / Full Year Course

Location

/ Room #117

Instructor

/ Mr. D. Blank
Planning Period / Period 8: 12:48 - 1:45 / Parent Teacher Conferences may be during the planning period or after school from 2:45 – 3:00 pm

Email

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Class Website

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Prerequisites

/ General Science backround

Description

/ This course will focus on multiple branches of science including, but not limited to:General Science, General Geology, Introductory Biology, Introductory Chemistry, andIntroductory Physics Emphasis will be on the definitions, techniques and applications of each topic.

Texts Used

/ Various Resources
Homework Policy
and Philosophy / All assignments are incorporated into the grading system. Assignments should be completed neatly and in a timely manner. Frequent quizzes will be used to evaluate weekly progress. Unit tests are generally utilized to measure retention over an extended period of time. Homeworks, quizzes and tests turned in more than 5 days after the due date, will not receive credit. / Homework Philosophy
Homework assignments should be complementing the school instruction. The assignments should develop student responsibility, good study habits, and organization skills. Homework assignments should:
  1. Provide practice and reinforcement of skills already presented by the teacher.
  2. Broaden areas of interest through enrichment.
  3. Provide an opportunity for parents to know their child is studying.
  4. Encourage parent and child interaction.

Grading
90 – 100 % A
80 – 89 % B
70 – 79 % C
60 – 69 % D
59 % F
Incomplete I /
  • Quizzes
bi-weekly
  • Tests
conclusion of unit
  • Homework
daily
  • Projects
frequently
  • Participation
daily
  • Labs
frequently
  • Portfolio
  • Special Assignments
occasional
  • Additional Comments
/ Academic Integrity
Studentscaught cheating, plagiarizing, copying homework and/or test, quizzes, andusing a paper from the Internet will be given a "0" (zero) on thatassignment. In addition, their name will be reported to the office and filed in the event of future violations. Repeated violation could result in removal from class and a non-passing grade.
When a student is in jeopardy of failing, a progress report will be sent home. This will occur at the mid-point of each grading period or anytime after.
Classroom Rules /
  • Do this
Be prompt
Be respectful
Be productive
Remain seated through out class period
  • Always do this
Be prepared for class: text, pencil and assignment.
  • Never do this
Violate school rules.
  • Never ever do this
Show disrespective for your fellow students / Make-Up Work
For
Absences
Make-up work is the responsibility of the student. The amount of time given for make-up will be equal to the amount of time missed, with a maximum of two weeks given after returning to school. Make-up work not completed within the designated time will be recorded as an F grade. Make-up work is not permitted for any “unexcused” absence.
Tardyto Class
Students must arrive to class promptly. Any unexcused tardy to class of 10 minutes or more, is equivalent to 1 period of unexcused absence.
Required Materials / Spiral notebook would be helpful
Additional Help / See instructor to schedule additional help if needed. / Tutoring
Successful Tutoring Achieves Results (S.T.A.R.)
Monday through Thursday 7:30-8:00AM
Tuesday and Thursday after school until 4:30PM
Room 101
OUTLINE OF MATERIAL COVERED IN THIS CLASS
(Changes in schedule subject to extenuating circumstances)
Week / Material Covered During Time Period / Notes
1-2
3-5
6-7
8-10
11-13
14-16
17-20
21-22
23-25
26-27
28-31
32-36 / Scientific Method
Matter
Gas Laws
Density
Electrical
Magnetism
Simple Machines
Fluids
Newton's Laws
Sound
Periodic Table
Geology / This unit will serve as an introduction to the world of science. A practical, applicable approach to the scientific method will be introduced.
The four types of matter will be introduced. A compare/contrast of the varying properties of matter will be discussed and demonstrated.
An indepth discussion of the customary gas laws will be held. A variety of demonstrations will reinforce these concepts.
Demonstrations will help clarify the deceiving concept of density.
Concentration of the discussions and exercises will help the students to identify the relationship of electricity and magnetism as two aspects of a single electromagnetic force.
This unit will be a further discussion of the applications and understanding of magnetic forces.
Through class discussions and hands on exercises, the students will experience a varity of simple machines. This will include the characteristics and identifiers of the types of machines.
This unit will explain fluid power systems through the design, construction of, and observation of appropriate models.
This unit will focus on the practical applications and observations of Newton's Laws, introducing to the students the fundamental concepts of Physics.
The concepts of sound as a form of energy will be explored through classroom discussions and demonstrations.
The periodic table will serve as the reference point to discuss atomic structure, types of compounds and bonds and the forming of isotopes.
Discussions will explore topographic issues, geological history and carbon dating. Students will compare the locations of strategic minerals, land forms and resources in the worldusing maps and global information systems.