PLAN FOR STUDENT SUCCESSINMETHODS IN SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY 1-2
School: CesarChavezTeacher:Mr. IrwinPhone:602-764-4000ex44589
Department:ScienceCourseTitle:Methods in Scientific Inquiry1-2Code:0300110
No. of Credits: 1Grade Level(s)9 Course Prefix: MESIPrerequisite(s): None
Course Description:
The instructional objective of Methods of Scientific Inquiry is to incorporate basic ideas and modes of thought common to all scientific disciplines in a cross-disciplinary classroom environment. Students will develop metacognitive and scientific processing skills used in investigating problems and finding solutions in order to prepare them for subsequent science courses. Core course objectives include: observation and measurement, development of research questions, experimental design, data collection and analysis, resource utilization, and problem solving, while supporting literacy and numeracy within a scientific context. The purpose of this course is to give students a strong foundation in science methods while exciting them about the fundamental concepts of matter and energy within the context of life, physical, and earth sciences.
Supplemental Resources:
Supplemental reference reading material:
UsbourneIllustrated Dictionary ofPhysicsUsbourneIllustrated Dictionary of Chemistry
Materials Required:
100 pageruled composition notebook (one per semester), agenda, binder, homework folder, pencil, pen, ruler/straight edge, glue stick, pocket pencil sharpener, and highlighter
GradingSystem:A=100-90%Binder and Science Composition Book= 40%
B = 89-80%Quiz/Tests=30%
C = 79-70%Labs/Projects= 30%
D = 69-60%(computed to 85% for FINALgrade+FINAL ASSESSMENT15%)
F = 59% andbelowFinalAssessment= 15%(=100% for FINALgrade)
Grades will be turned into the office every 3 weeks. You can also check your grade onStudentVUE.Accommodations and modifications will be included per IEP and 504 plans.StudentVue/ParentVuecan be accessed through the Cesar Chavez High School homepage. Students receive their password during advisory class within the first two weeks of school. Parents may obtain their passwords by contacting the registration office. Additionalinformation and resources for the class can be accessed at the teacher’s webpage on the Cesar Chavez High School website.
Title I Program:Academic tutoring and test preparation is available to all students. Additional support for passing classes and graduating on time is the intent of these services. Support through Title I funding is available in the areas of: math, reading and English. If interested, please contact the Principal602-764-4010or Assistant Principal for Instruction602-764-4011or Assistant Principal Freshman House602-764-4142for additional information.
Make-up Policy:If you were absent you need to get the work you missed and get caughtup with notes and assignments.Every daythe objective, bell work,classworkand homework is postedon the board.You can come in during advisory to get help or after school (by appointment.)Assignments one day late will be marked 25% off. Assignments two days late will be marked 50% off. Assignments three days late will receive zero credit but should still be turned in.
Attendance:
“Absent” is defined as nonattendance in an assigned class or activity for more than one-half of the period. (PUHSD Governing Board Policy J-1561 JHR)
“Tardy” is defined as not being in the assigned class or activity when the tardy bell has finished ringing.(PUHSD Governing Board Policy J-1561 JHR)
Student may fail the class for the semester in any course, when reaching a total of 12 excused/ unexcused absences and after school documented interventions have been exhausted. (Student Procedures Handbookpg22)