Integrated Science Syllabus

Course Information

Teacher:Mrs. Hanks

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Course Description:Integrated Science is designed to give students an introduction to the processes that have molded Earth into the planet we know. Students will participate in examining the geology of Earth, Space and the Environment. Topics include Nature of Science, Space, Geology and Earth Structures, Earth’s Atmosphere and Hydrosphere; Weather, Climate, and Environmental issues facing life today.

Units of Study

1. Introduction to Scientific Method

2. Solar System Composition

3. Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes and Earthquakes

4. Earth History

5. Weather and Climate

6. Environmental Science and Ecology

7. . Hydrology and Geochemical cycles

Calculation of Final Grades

  1. Homework and Daily Work/Participation
  2. Labs
  3. Participation
  4. In class assignments
  5. Homework assignments
  1. Tests and Quizzes
  2. Quizzes
  3. Tests
  4. Unit Exams
  1. Final Exam – 20% ACHS policy dictates that final exams will be 20% of each student’s final grade per class.

Late Work: I do not accept any late work for full credit. Instead if you have chosen to turn in an assignment late, the maximum you can earn is 50%. Please be aware that if you consistently choose to turn in late work, you will not pass this class! Please make good choices and turn in your work on time.

Excused Absences: If you have an excused absence we will follow ACHS policy regarding getting your late work to me. It is you responsibility to get and complete all missing assignments.

Deadlines: I will give advance notice about deadlines for missing work. At that time if I still have not received the missing assignments they will remain a zero in my grade book.

Cheating:I have zero tolerance for cheating. This includes the following:

  • Plagarism
  • Copying
  • Looking at other people’s tests or assignments.
  • Trading answers
  • Using cheat notes
  • Giving others answers

If caught cheating student will receive a zero for the assignment, parents will be notified and a referral will be sent to the office.

Behavior Syllabus

Our Classroom Expectations (No “ifs, ands, or buts”)

  1. Be Responsible
  2. Show mutual respect for everyone.
  3. Appreciate the rights and property of others.
  4. Nothing but your best is acceptable.

Our Classroom Rules

  1. Be on time and task until excused.
  2. Work, participate and learn at all times.
  3. listen and follow instructions immediately.

Consequences for choosing to violate class expectations:

(May not occur in order, depending on the offense)

1st . Verbal or visual warning

2nd Student/teacher conference

3rd Referral to the office for disciplinary action and phone call home.

4th Parent and teacher conference

Positive consequences:

  • Praise and thanks
  • Positive Referrals

Class Procedures and Policies

Bells:

  • Bells are for teachers and not for students.
  • The late bell means you are in your seat and working.
  • Dismissal bell means you are in your seat until dismissed by the teacher.

Bringing materials to class:

  • Paper, a writing utensil, a notebook, and a textbook should be brought to class every day unless instructed otherwise by the teacher.
  • This room is not a locker… materials left in the room could be thrown away, taken to the lost and found, or even be stolen.

Bell work

  • Starts at the beginning of each class period and is the focus for the day’s lesson or a review of previous lessons.
  • Should be finished within the first few minutes of class.

Make-up work:

  • Check with the teacher as soon as you return to school. Any missed work will be in the white box on the heater.

Leaving during class:

  • Students must ask for permission, even in an emergency.
  • Hall pass privileges can be taken away for not following class expectations, rules and/ or procedures.

Getting out of seats:

  • Is ok, as long as you are not distracting your classmates.

Integrated Science Course Agreement Contract

Student Section:

I, ______, agree that Mrs. Hanks thoroughly covered this syllabus in class. In addition I have read this syllabus and reviewed it with my parents/guardians. I understand the requirements for Integrated Science and I understand the consequences of not following the requirements of this class.

Student’s SignatureDate

Parent Section:

I have read the above syllabus and my child has explained the policies and procedures for the class. I understand the requirements for the above described course and understand the consequences if my child does not following the requirements.

Parent/Guardian SignatureDateDaytime Phone #

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