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Physical Science Syllabus
Goals: --To understand the scientific method and use it
--To become more fluent at conversions of both the Metric (SI) and English units of measurement
--To understand Newton’s Laws of Motion and apply them
--To apply formulas and mathematical/algebraic equations associated with Newton’s Laws
--To understand energy transfer and the use of simple machines
--To understand electricity and magnetism and their uses
--To be able to identify the different states of matter and their properties
--To know the properties of an atom and understand the Periodic Table
--To know the ways energy travels, reflects and refracts (waves, light, sound, mirrors)
--To develop a students’ work ethic, accountability, and responsibility to be a positive influence in society
Supplies: Agenda, Science Folder, notebook, black or blue pens, pencils, high lighter, CALCULATOR, color pencils (NO RED pens)
Unit 1—Energy and Motion
Chap.1: Scientific Method
Chap.2: Motion
Chap.3: Forces
Chap.4: Energy
Chap.5: Work and Machines
Chap.6: Thermal Energy
Unit 2—Electricity and Magnetism
Chap.7: Electricity
Chap.8: Magnetism
Unit 4—The Nature of Matter
Chap.15: Classification of Matter
Chap.16: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Chap. 17: Properties of Atoms and the Periodic Table
Unit 3—Energy on the Move
Chap.10: Waves
Chap.11: Sound
Chap.13: Light
Chap.14: Mirrors and Lenses
Homework Policy: Homework is expected to be completed on time before class starts. Completing homework entirely and correctly is essential for passing this class. If homework is not done, incomplete, or done poorly, then the student will have an academic tutoring session after school (until 3:30 PM or 4 PM or until the assignment is done) for either that day or the next with the academic tutoring teacher.
The goal of homework is to aid the student in practicing doing the material, and through repetition, learn the material needed to succeed on the test. If the student doesn’t practice during class and outside of the classroom at home, then they will probably not perform well on the tests. Homework is also given to develop a student’s work ethic and learning to be a responsible and accountable member of society.
There will be a homework assignment or quiz/test to study for just about everyday, so your science book should always be taken home with you.
Student Responsibility for class: Students are to have their book, writing utensils and paper (Calculator for physical science), along with their assignments every day for class. Students will be given warning for 1st offense for not being prepared and then assigned after school conferences for each offense after until 3:30 PM. If lack of responsibility continues, then a parent conference will be needed.
Participation and Attendance: There will be a quiz everyday to start the class. Attendance is a must for this class, if a student is absent, then they cannot receive their participation points for the day.
Labs and Activities: Students are to pass a lab safety test and turn in a safety contract signed by them and their parent/guardian before they are allowed in the lab, as well as adhere to the lab safety rules. Horseplay will not be tolerated in the lab and will result in the removal of the student from the lab for that activity and be given alternative equal point assignments until they demonstrate the safety skills and self control necessary to work in the lab again.
Tutoring: Tutor time and occasionally after school tutoring will be available by appointment.
Extra Credit: No extra credit will be given until the student consistently does their regular work. Occasional opportunities may arise during the semester.
Grade percentages: Test 30%
(Approximately) Homework 40%
Quizzes (Participation/Vocab.) 20%
Labs and other activities 10%
Cell phones, IPods, Food, and Beverages are not allowed in the classroom and will be confiscated.
Please sign this sheet and neatly write down your email and telephone numbers so I may contact you if needed during the semester.
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Parent Name-Print Parent Signature Parent email—please print clearly
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Student Name-Print Parent cell number Parent home number
**The student is to have this sheet and the lab safety sheet turned into Mr. Beissenherz on Friday, August 15th, 2014 for 25 points credit as one of their first assignments.
I try and send out weekly emails to keep you updated with what is going on in class and about upcoming projects, assignments, quizzes and tests that you can help your child study.
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Parent: Please keep this information below so that you may contact me if needed.
Please feel free to email me anytime at beiz@concordia.k12.mo.us
Email is the easiest and most convenient way to communicate with me, but the school phone is 660-463-2246 if needed.