Science
Course Description
Science. When you hear this world, do you think it has little to do with what’s important in your life? You go to science class. You have a science teacher. You learn science terms and facts. But, what is the connection between sitting in the class and the rest of your daily life? Science is more than just terms and facts. You and other people are curious about what is happening in the world. You may have problems to solve or questions that need answers. Science is a way or a process used to investigate what is happening around us. It provides some possible answers. You, the students, will transfer into scientist. Through this alteration, you will explore and see how science can be useful to you[1].
Objectives*
After completing this class, students will be
able to:
1.
pose questions that can be explored through scientific
investigations.
2.
identify the subatomic particles that make up atoms.
3.
classify matter based on physical and chemical properties.
4.
describe how push/pull forces acting on an object produce motion.
5.
identify types of energy transformations.
6.
illustrate the differences between plant and animal cells.
7.
explain the importance and scientific use of a classification system.
8.
describe how the spheres of the Earth interact.
9.
examine the role of water on the Earth.
10.
explain processes involved in the formation of the Earth’s
structure.
11.
identify the organization and relative scale of the solar system.
12.
describe how science and technology have helped society to solve
problems.
13.
identify the problems of human activity on the local, regional, or
global environment.
Materials Required
Textbook:
Science Voyages RED, GREEN & BLUE
Documents,
films, and lab equipment
Instructional Format
Each student brings his or her own unique set of abilities,
perceptions, and needs into the classroom. It is important for me, the teacher,
to try to make the classroom environment as flexible to ensure a good learning
atmosphere exists for all students[2].
As
students, I want you to become active and involved in the learning process, so
feel free to participate and speak your mind.
Course Assignments
TESTS—100 pts. each
MINI TESTS—50 pts. each
DAILY ASSIGNMENTS—?
PROJECTS (GROUP)—?
PARTICIPATION—10 pts. each
LABS—20 pts. each
EXTRA CREDIT—is provided in every unit
TIME is our enemy. I am a teacher
who is flexible. If we find a topic in World History that everybody is
interested in, we will spend more time researching and exploring that aspect,
but everyone must stay on task and involved.
UNIT 1-The Nature of Science and Measurement
Chapter(s)
1 & 2
UNIT 2-Matter
3
UNIT 3-Motion
and Force
6
UNIT 4-Energy
5
UNIT 5-Electricity and Magnetism
6 & 7
UNIT 6-Classifying Life
15-21
UNIT 7-Heredity
17
UNIT 8-Life and the Environment
17
UNIT 9-Atmosphere
12
UNIT
10-Plate Tectonics
10
UNIT
11-Solar System
22
UNIT
12-Our Impact on Land, Air, and
Water
13 & 14
A+ 100-99
C+ 86-84
A
98-96
C
84-80
A-
95-94
C-
79-78
B+
93-92
D+
77-76
B
91-89
D
75-72
B-
88-87
D-
71-70
F
BELOW 70
**LATE GRADES
1st day late-----10% off
2nd day late----ZERO
Cheating
Students
caught cheating on tests or copying daily assignments or papers will receive a
zero for that test, assignment, or paper. NO EXCEPTIONS!
***Please feel free to stop in and speak with me if you have any questions or concerns about assignments, material, or anything. Think of me as a resource here for you to use!
(chad.jodozi@k12.sd.us)
“Always
expect MORE out of yourself”