Integrated Physics & Chemistry Syllabus - Willow Wood Junior High School

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Integrated Physics & Chemistry Syllabus - Willow Wood Junior High School

2017 - 2018

Teacher Information:

Mr. Paul Boudreau

Room 319 Remind: Text @gke3d4 to 81010

Phone: (281) 357-3030 ext. 1254 Remind: Email

Biography:

Hello. My name is Paul Boudreau. This year begins my 8th year teaching. In 2009 I began teaching in Dallas ISD. In addition I have taught in both public school and private school in Albuquerque New Mexico. My New Mexico teaching certificate is Science 7-12 and my Texas teaching certificate is Composite Science 8-12. During my career I have taught Biology, IPC, Environmental Systems, Physics, Earth Science, Life Science and Physical Science. In addition I have been a Science Olympiad Coach (Tomball) and a MESA and UNM Stem Challenge Coordinator both in New Mexico. I was born and raised in Massachusetts and have lived in Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas and Albuquerque. I graduated from Northeastern University (Go Huskies!) with a B.S. in Biology. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the school year please do not hesitate to contact me. Email is the quickest way for me to respond.

Fall Semester – Google Classroom: yd53pxa / Spring Semester – Google Classroom: yd53pxa
1st 9 weeks:

Safety
Precision & Accuracy
Sig Figs/ Rounding/Scientific Notation
Metric System & Measurements
Variable ID & Manipulation
Experimental Design
Periodic Table/Atomic Structure/Valence Electrons/Isotopes
Covalent & Ionic Bonds

/ 3rd 9 weeks:

EMS/Waves
Energy – Heat/ Heat Transfer/Calorimetry
Temperature
Energy Resources & Global Weather
Nuclear Chemistry/Decay/Half-Life/Isotopes
Kinematics (Motion in 1 Dimension)
Vector/Scalar Quantities
Distance/Displacement/Speed/Velocity
Acceleration
Motion Graphs (Design & Interpretation)
Free Fall
Projectile Motion(Motion along the x and y axes)

2nd 9 weeks:

Chemical Formulas/ Chemical Equations (Balancing)/ Chemical Reactions
Conservation of Mass/Molar Mass
States of Matter
Physical Properties of Water – The Universal Solvent
Dissolving Rate & Solubility
Properties of Acids & Bases
Density

/ 4th 9 weeks:

Newton’s Laws of Motion
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Free Body Diagrams
Friction
Work/Power/Energy
Types of Energy including Kinetic & Potential Energy
Waves – Characteristics and Calculating v
Wave Interference (Constructive/Destructive)
Harmonic Motion/Standing Waves/Resonance/Astronomy

Classroom Instruction: Students can expect to participate in group work, lectures, note-taking, discussion, reading, writing, problem solving, hands-on laboratories, presentations, quizzes, exams, homework, research, and projects.

Evaluation Methods:

Major Grades: 70% of overall course average (4-5)

● Includes Tests, In-depth Labs, and Projects

Daily Grades: 30% of overall course average (~18)

● Includes homework, quizzes, small labs, and writing assignments

*NOTE* Assignments are not always worth 100 points, as to weight some assignments are more important than others. Please be aware of this when accessing grades online.

Required Supplies:

● (3)Composition books

● (1)1.5 inch 3-ring binder

● College ruled paper

● (1) package 6-8 tab insertable dividers

● (2)Glue sticks

● Graphite pencils

● (1-each)Blue, black and red pens

● (1) box of colored pencils (ex. Crayola 12ct) no felt tip/wet markers

Wish List:

Box of tissues or roll of paper towels
Small bottle of hand sanitizer

Optional Supplies:

Texas Instruments® TI-30XS MultiView™ Scientific Calculator

Course Text:

Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Glencoe-McGraw-Hill Education, 2015

Students will have access to a hard copy in the classroom. Students will have access to a digital copy and receive a username and password to access it at

Attendance Policy:

In order to be successful in any course, regular attendance in class is required. Any work missed for EXCUSED absences must be made up promptly. You have the number of days absent plus one day to turn in makeup work without penalty. Any work turned in outside of these guidelines is LATE. Alternate assignments MAY be given for labs. Requesting and completion of make-up work is the responsibility of the student. I will NOT come and find you and tell you what you missed.

Late Work Policy:

Students turning in late assignments will receive a percentage deduction in the total points received. ALL MAJOR assignments will receive a 15% grade reduction for each day the assignments is late. ALL DAILY assignments will receive a 50% grade reduction when turned in after the posted due date. Make up assignments due to EXCUSED absence will follow the policy stated above for makeup work. If your assignment is late I will sign and date-stamp it the day you turn it in. You will sign your work acknowledging it is late. No late work will be accepted outside of the grading period in which it was due. THERE ARE NO EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS.

Homework:

Homework assignments will be given throughout the week. I will be grading at random and I will often provide the answers during class (or outside of class). It is your responsibility to ask questions if you do not understand a problem.

ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN TO GET CREDIT FOR A PROBLEM - NO EXCEPTIONS

Projects:

Students will be required to complete some in and out of class projects. Materials for these projects may vary, but are usually not very expensive. If you do not have Internet access at home, please contact me at the beginning of the year so we may make arrangements.

Tutoring:

I am available afternoons Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Please make sure you contact me the day before to ensure that I will be available.

Safety Contract/Laboratory Safety Rules: Refer to Safety Contract. I will collect the signature page of the safety contract and return the contract to you to be placed in your 3-ring binder.

Classroom Rules, Procedures and Expectations

Rules:

Listen Carefully
Participate Positively
Be Respectful
Be Prepared
Give Your Best Everyday
Use Appropriate Language
NO PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES… DEVICES MUST BE OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT!
IF I HEAR IT OR SEE IT I’LL TAKE IT UP AND TURN IT INTO TO MS. PARHAM

Consequences:

See me after class
Call and email home
Call and email home
Administrative Referral according to Tomball ISD Policy

Procedures:

In order to maximize learning

Take your seat right away and work on your warm-up or whatever is on the Smart Board.
Read the Daily Objective.
Complete all activities and assignments for the day.
If you need to use the bathroom raise your hand extend two fingers –sign out/sign in.
You must have a HALL PASS.
Assignments are to be turned to the trays labelled by period.
MAKE SURE YOUR NAME, DATE AND PERIOD ARE ON ALL ASSIGNMENTS. IF NOT THE WORK GOES INTO THE ZOMBIE ZONE (TRAY). I DON’T TOUCH ZOMBIES! I WILL NOT GRADE WORK WITHOUT A NAME, DATE AND PERIOD.
If you are absent get the agenda and objectives from another student.
Pick up your missing assignment at the front of the room in the hanging folder when you return.
Clean up at the end of class and push in your chair.
I dismiss the class not the bell.
LASTLYTAKE RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU ARE CONFRONTED ABOUT A RULE INFRACTION…OWN UP TO IT…DON’T DENY IT, LIE ABOUT IT OR BLAME SOMEONE ELSE.

Expectations:

I expect each of my students to achieve. You have complete control over your academic success. If you need help, you need to be proactive in asking me. I will help you succeed in any way I can. If you work hard, complete assignments on time, study for test and quizzes and participate in classroom activities and discussions YOU WILL SUCCEED. This is your education. You will take it with you when you leave Willow Wood Junior High School. It is up to you to make it what you want it to be. Invest your time and energy in this valuable asset. Be excited, be positive, and be enthusiastic about learning and YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL...

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Syllabus Signature Page (Student)

This signature page should be placed in your 3-ring binder

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