INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE



COURSE SYLLABUS2019-2020Instructor: Elena J. Calalang Room: 1250Email: ecalalang@Phone Numbers: (520) 876-9400 ext.4650Welcome to Investigative Science!This is a science course studying the elements of science. The Inquiry Process establishes the basis for students’ learning in science. Students will study the nature and history of science as well as the principles of earth science, physical science, biology, chemistry and physics. The course will organize the material around thematic units. Common themes covered include systems, models, energy, patterns, change and constancy. This course uses appropriate aspects from each specialty to investigate applications of themesMaterialsIf there is any difficulty obtaining these materials, please let your teacher know as soon as possible.1 composition notebook Plenty of pens, pencils and erasersHighlighters (suggested)Colored pencils (suggested)Calculator (suggested)Grading ProceduresQuarter grades will be calculated from cumulative points per quarter from weighted categories. Semester grades will be calculated with each quarter being 40% and the final being the remaining 20%. Letter grades are assigned based on the scale listed below.Grading Scale Semester Grade Calculator Weighted CategoriesA = 89.5% - 100% (Quarter 1 Percent) x 0.4= X Tests/Quizzes: 30%B = 79.5% - 89.4% (Quarter 2 Percent) x 0.4 = Y Labs/Projects: 30%C = 69.5% - 79.4% (Final Exam Percent) x 0.2 = Z Classwork: 30%D = 59.5% - 69.4% Participation: 10% F = 50% - 59.4% Semester Grade = X+Y+ZChecking your gradesIt is expected that students and parents regularly access Powerschool to check grades. Classroom Expectations and ConsequencesClassroom ExpectationsModel Strong Character: Be respectful of yourself, your classmates, your teacher and property.Be prepared: Have the materials you need to be successful.Be informed: Write down notes, due dates, or any other important information in a way that you will use and not lose it.Do Your Best: Do your own work! Don’t give up! Try every problem. Ask for help when you need it.Influence Those Around You: Be prepared for class when the bell rings. Listen to and follow instructions the first time they are given. Be on task! At the end of class, remain seated when the bell rings until you are dismissed.Absolutely NO FOOD OR DRINK [with the exception of bottled water] is allowed in the classroom. Profanity will not be tolerated.Diversity Statement: All individuals have a right to an educational environment free from bias, prejudice and bigotry. As members of the Casa Grande Union High School District educational community, students are expected to refrain from participating in acts of harassment that are designed to demean another student’s race, gender, ethnicity, religious preference, disability or sexual orientation. *** All school rules and consequences in the student handbook will be enforced***Consequences for Behavior First Instance – verbal reminder*Second Instance – parent/guardian contact*Third Instance – Administrative referral*Depending upon the severity of the behavior, Administrative referral may be prior to the third instance. Electronic device use:Electronic devices such as smartphones and Apple watches are not permitted to be used during class without explicit direction from the teacher. Earbuds must be removed entering class. Any Electronic Device will be confiscated if they are seen. They may be returned after class, but if a chronic problem persists or if they are used in conjunction with cheating they will be only returned after school. Chronic issues will be escalated to include referrals.Class PoliciesAbsences and Make-up Work: It is the student’s responsibility to obtain any missed work and notes in cases of excused absences. If a long-term assignment has been assigned prior to the absence, the due date stands.Make-up work must be received within the number of day(s) of the excused absence and according the time of the assignment or it will be treated as late work. Labs must be made up either in (preferable) or outside of class on the specified lab makeup day. Students will not receive any credit for work from an unexcused absence.?It is important to be present everyday in class.After 9 (10+) absences a student may be dropped from the class. School related absences (i.e. sporting events, club events, and/or field trips) do not count towards the 9 absences.Late Work:Due dates are posted several times and you are responsible for knowing these. If an assignment is not handed in when asked for or due, it is considered late.If late:You will not be reminded to turn in late work.Late work will be accepted at teacher discretion.Any late work accepted by teacher will have 25% deducted from grade.Tutoring: Add your personal or site specific options.Science Lab book: Each student will be required to keep all work for this class in a composition. The science lab book (composition notebook) will be used daily. The folder will be used for handouts. Periodically, the lab book will be checked for organization and completeness using a rubric. It is the student’s responsibility to keep their lab books current. An up-to-date example of the lab book can be accessed before or after school.?Labs: Investigative Science is a laboratory science class. Students must complete labs for a major portion of the grade, and to obtain hands-on experience with concepts. If a lab is missed due to an excused absence then the labs must be made up. Due to lab materials labs need to be made up on the lab make up day. An alternate assignment may also be given by your teacher. Always check with me to get these made up within a timely manner.Course Outline:Quarter 1Quarter 2Branches of ScienceNewtons law of MotionSafety Energy and ConservationLab EquipmentComposition of the AtmosphereGraphing5 layers of the earth’s atmosphereConversion of Units (Metric to English)Conduction, Convection, Radiation & Greenhouse effectVectors and ScalarEarth’s rotation and ClimateType of forces (gravitational, electric, magnetic)Climatic Zone with respect to altitudeApplication of electric and magnetic forceWeather and Climate, Global Warming & Climate ChangeVelocity and AccelerationLayers of earthNewton’s Law of motionConvection CurrentPlate TectonicsVolcanoesQuarter 3Quarter 4Atomic theory4 macromolecules of life and Organ systemAtomic StructureOrgan SystemPeriodic TableCell Types, Structure, functions, organization, organ Chemical Bonds system specializationChemical ReactionsIntro to ecology/ organizations, biotic/abiotic factors, biomes, population growthTrophic levels, food web/chains, energy pyramid, 10% RuleBiomagnifications and accumulationsMendel and monohybrid crosses ................
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