Physical Science
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Course Information Sheet
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Physical Science is the study of chemistry, physics, matter, energy, math and the world around us. We will explore and learn these science concepts through in class presentations, lecture, projects, hands-on experiments and labs. Field based learning (field trips) may also be part of the class. We will work in groups. Class curriculum may be slightly adapted in order to emphasize and/or learn about topics of interest.
We have books! The paper version is for in class use only. Students can check out a book in the library for home use if needed.
GENERAL COUSRE OVERVIEW
Measurement, Graphing, Scientific Methods and Lab Procedures.
Atoms, Elements, Periodic Table
Reactions, Bonding
Acids and Bases
Mixtures, Solutions, solubility
Motion- speed, acceleration, velocity
Forces- Newton’s three laws, Gravity
Momentum
Energy- KE, GPE, systems, renewable
Electrical
Waves
Grades: Check Parent/Student assist for updates, usually about every 2 weeks. Late work will be accepted for less than full credit. Absent work will follow school policy. If the student missed an assignment due to an absence, an alternate assignment may be assigned (ex. Labs). Grade percentages are as follows:
A=100-90% . B=89-80% . C=79-70% D=69-60%
Late work Policy
75% of credit for all late work within a unit up until the unit test. After that, 50%.
Why? No one wants a bad grade on an assignment. Yet, the penalty is not so severe that it causes students to fail.
Advantages: Students are encouraged to complete their assignments within the window that the information applies to the test. Deadlines matter, but this policy allows a student to have a mishap and not have that destroy their grade.
Disadvantages: A student who turns in the assignment one day late is earning the same amount of credit as the student who submits the assignment two weeks late. With this approach, students still don’t score well on the assignment, but the grade is not as detrimental to their overall score as a zero.