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MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60643

PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Dr. Carolyn Epps Ms. Gail Tennial

IB MYP Environmental Science Syllabus 2015-2016

TELEPHONE: (773) 535-2550 FAX: (773) 535-2706 SCHOOL WEBSITE:

PARENT PORTAL: STUDENT PORTAL:

Dear Students and Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year at Morgan Park High School! My name is Ms. Sandra Payne and I will be your child’s IB MYP Environmental Science teacher. IB MYP Environmental Science is a first year science course that strengthens science process skills, extends awareness of life and the interactions between organisms and their environment. IB MYB Environmental Science is a full year lab science course required for graduation. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the world we live as they conduct hands-on, inquiry-based activities. Throughout the year, students will investigate issues through research, observation and experimentation. Students will build reasoning and communication skills by defending their conclusions. The IB MYP Environmental Science curriculum explores the connections between science and everyday life. Students will consider the moral and ethical issues that arise from the interactions between science, culture, economics and politics. The IB MYP Environmental Science curriculum mirrors real-world science practices and engages students deeply in the learning process by focusing on scientific inquiry.

The IB MYP program helps to prepare students for further education, the workplace and a lifetime of learning because it provides students opportunities to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need in order to manage complexity and take responsible action for the future. The goal of the IB MYP program is to develop learners who are knowledgeable, thinking, caring, principled, communicative, courageous risk-takers, inquirers, balanced, open-minded, and reflective. IB MYP Environmental Science will allow students to recognize their common humanity and share guardianship of the planet to help create a better and more peaceful world.

Students will be working with science equipment and materials that are easily breakable and very often consumable. For that reason there is a laboratory fee of $20. This class fee is due to me by October 30, 2015.

I understand that learning doesn’t happen overnight. The best way to understand material is by learning from mistakes. Therefore assignments can be corrected and turned in within a week after the graded assignment is returned. Students simply make corrections on a separate piece of paper and staple it to the original work. The corrected grade will replace the original grade.

Please feel free to contact me anytime you have a question or would like to schedule a conference. The best and fastest method to contact me is through email: slpayne1@cps.edu.

Please review the attached syllabus and laboratory safety contract for an overview of the course. Fill out the last page and have your student turn it in to me by September 30, 2015

I look forward to working with you and your student this year and meeting you during report card pick-up.

Credentials:

M. A. Education, Cambridge College, Boston

B. A. University of Illinois, Chicago

Illinois Bureau of Education Type 09 Certificate

ISBE “Highly Qualified” Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Forensics, General Science, Physics

GOALS OF COURSE:

1. To do inquiry to plan and design scientific investigations

2. To collect and analyze single and or multiple data sets to draw conclusions.

3. To use reading and writings to gain knowledge about Environmental Science topics.

4. To use research to develop and support opinions and solutions surrounding Environmental issues.

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES:

• Asking questions and defining problems

• Developing and using models

• Planning and carrying out investigations

• Analyzing and interpreting data

• Using mathematics and computational thinking

• Construction explanations and designing solutions

• Engaging in argument from evidence

• Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information

STANDARDS

IB MYP Environmental Science is aligned to The Next Generation of Science Standards (High School Life Science), ACT College Readiness Standards (20-23), and Common Core Standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students are required to attend all classes and be active participants. Students need to take notes and organize their classroom materials into a binder devoted solely to Earth Science. It is the responsibility of students to study and keep track of classroom materials and assignment deadlines. Grades reflect the amount of effort taken in the course.

CLASS FEE:

Students will be working with science equipment and materials that are easily breakable and very often can only be used once. For that reason there is a laboratory fee of $20. This class fee is due to me by October 30, 2015. After this date this fee will become a debt on the student’s record and will need to be taken care of in the main office.

CLASSROOM MATERIALS

You need to be prepared for learning every day.

Make sure you bring the following materials to class everyday:

• Pens/Pencil

• Notebook designated just for Environmental Science Notes

• Binder to keep old assignments

• Daily planner

• Loose Leaf Paper

The following materials must be available at home:

• Scientific Calculator

• Glue/Tape

• Scissors

• Graph Paper

• Colored Pencils or Markers

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Be present and on time each day.

• Wear an ID at ALL times.

• Respect yourself and others in the room.

• Turn in all assignments by due dates.

• Do not use any electronic devices in class.

• Do not eat or drink in class (except water).

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY: It is the student’s responsibility to determine what was missed during an absence, complete and turn in the necessary assignments. Assignments that are not turned in will receive a grade of zero (even if the absence is excused). If a student is absence on the day an assignment is due, the assignment will be due the day the student returns or it will be considered late. If a test, quiz or presentation is missed due to an excused absence, a make-up time needs to be scheduled immediately upon a student’s return. It is preferred that this is scheduled through email or in person after school.

GRADES:

All assignments will be graded using the IB MYP Science Assessment Rubrics. An IB mark will be awarded for the level of performance for the assignment. The IB MYP mark will be converted into a percent and posted on Gradebook. Grades will be updated in a timely manner. It is the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian to monitor grades.

The semester grade is an average of two quarter grades. The semester grade is the grade that becomes part of your academic record and will be used in calculating your GPA. Students who receive an F at the end of the semester will have to make up the class in summer school or night school.

|IB MYP Mark |Percentage |Letter Grade |

|8 |100-95 |A |

|7 |94-89 |A |

|6 |88-80 |B |

|5 |79-72 |C |

|4 |71-66 |C |

|3 |65-61 |D |

|2 |60-56 |D |

|1 |55-50 |F |

|0 |0 |F |

Parents/guardians can check grades using the Parent Portal on Impact at

ASSESSMENT:

Assessments will require students to show their understanding of Earth Science skills and concepts by applying and explaining their knowledge. Assessment tasks will include but are not limited to lab reports, quizzes, multiple choice and short answer tests, essays, brochures and presentations. Tasks will have students explain scientific concepts, design science experiments, collect and analyze data, and reflect on how science can solve problems. Each assessment tasks will address at least one IB MYP Science Objective. To achieve the highest mark for these objectives, students will have to:

Criterion A: Knowing and understanding

i. explain scientific knowledge

ii. apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations

iii. analysis and evaluate information to make scientifically supported judgments.

Criterion B: Inquiring and designing

i. explain a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation

ii. formulate and explain a testable hypothesis using correct scientific reasoning

iii. explain how to manipulate the variables, and explain how sufficient, relevant data will be collected

iv. design a logical, complete and safe method in which he or she selects appropriate materials and equipment.

Criterion C: Processing and evaluating

i. correctly collect, organize, transform and present data in numerical and/or visual forms

ii. accurately interpret data and explain results using correct scientific reasoning

iii. evaluate the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of a scientific investigation

iv. evaluate the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigation

v. explain improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific investigation.

Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science

i. explain the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue

ii. discuss and evaluate the implications of using science and its application to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor

iii. consistently apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely

iv. document sources completely.

FINAL EXAMINATION:

At the end of each semester a final, cumulative semester exams will be given. The tests will include both multiple choice and written answers. These tests will be scheduled by the school and will comprise 10% of the overall grade. A comprehensive study guide will be provided in advance of the test.

CLASS INVOLVEMENT/ HOMEWORK:

Students need to be present, prepared and participating in order to be successful in Environmental Science. Students must maintain an organize binder devoted solely to Earth Science, in which they are to keep all handouts, notes and graded work. Throughout the year students will do a large number of laboratory, research and writing assignments in groups or pairs and must fully participate in order to receive credit. In order to be successful students must be self disciplined to maintain their focus and ensure that they are not a distraction to other.

In order for students to be prepared for learning they must complete all homework assignments and turn them in on time. Students will be given daily homework that will include readings, worksheets, completion of laboratory write-ups, and doing the necessary work to complete projects. Homework assignments will be listed on the school’s website.

If a student is struggling with an assignment at home it is their responsibility to email the teacher immediately and schedule a time for tutoring.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS:

Late homework and classwork assignments not resulting from an excused absence will not be accepted. Late assessment tasks will be accepted if the student turns in a parent/guardian note explaining the situation. The assignment will be penalized with a 10% grade deduction.

Assignments can be corrected and turned within a week after the graded assignment is returned. Students simply make corrections on a separate piece of paper and staple it to the original work. The corrected grade will replace the original grade.

If the assignment is a test or quiz can be corrected and turned within a week after the graded assignment is returned. Students simply make corrections on a separate piece of paper and staple it to the original work. Students may then retake the test or quiz after school at the time they have arranged with their teacher. The retake grade will replace the original grade.

COURSE SEQUENCE:

| | |Unit |Duration |Global Context |Statement of Inquiry |

|Quarte|Struct|Introduction to Environmental Science |4 weeks |Scientific and technical |Environmental Science is the study of how living things |

|r 1 |ure |Diagnostics |16.5 hours |innovation |interact with each other and with their nonliving |

| | | | |How do we understand the world in|environments |

| | | | |which we live? | |

| | |Measurements |3 weeks | |Lab reports should record findings and communicate |

| | |SI Units |12.5 hours | |evaluations and analysis. |

| | |Graphing Review | | | |

|Quarte|Relati| The Scientific Method |3 weeks |Globalization and sustainability |Systematic, careful lab work is an essential part of any |

|r 2 |onship|Safety in the Laboratory |12.5 hours |How is everything connected? |science program |

| |s |Safety Symbols | | | |

| | |Laboratory Techniques |2 weeks | |.An awareness of safety hazards before engaging in any |

| | |Safety in the field |8.25 hours | |lab activity is crucial. |

| | |Concept Review |3 weeks | |Data is a result of the structure of an experiment or |

| | |Map Skills |12.5 hours | |analysis and provides evidence for conclusions. |

|Quarte|Struct|Ecosystems |2 weeks |Identities and relationships |Understanding the possible relationships between the |

|r 3 |ure | |8.25 hours |Who am I? Who are we? |organisms that live in certain areas. |

| | |Analyzing Ecological Footprints |4 weeks | |An ecological footprint can be compared and determined |

| | | |16.5 hours | |among entire areas or countries. |

| | |Evaluating Viewpoints |2 weeks | |All communities struggle with environmental concerns and |

| | | |8.25 hours | |conflicts. |

|Quarte|Change|Comparing the value of species |3 weeks | |Saving human lives can tied directly to species |

|r 4 | | |12.5 hours |Orientation in time and space |diversity. |

| | | | |What is the meaning of “where” | |

| | | | |and “when”? | |

| | |Modeling a closed system |4 weeks | |Over time there are changes within an ecosystem and there|

| | | |16.5 hours | |are multiple interactions among the components |

The instructor retains the right to vary this syllabus due to school schedule changes or as the instructor deems necessary due to circumstances.

Science Laboratory Safety Contract

The student is responsible for his/her personal safety as well as those around him/her. This is the most important requirement of any laboratory science. Refer to the attached safety contract for specific guidelines. It is expected that all students will know how to respond to an emergency situation with the appropriate action. If you are unable to follow laboratory procedures you will lose lab privileges.

PURPOSE

Science is a hands-on laboratory class. You will be doing many laboratory activities which require the use of hazardous chemicals. Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority for students, teachers, and parents. To ensure a safe science classroom, a list of rules has been developed and provided to you in this student safety contract. These rules must be followed at all times.

GENERAL RULES

1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory.

2. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. If you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure, ask the instructor before proceeding.

3. Never work alone. No student may work in the laboratory without an instructor present.

4. When first entering a science room, do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the laboratory area until you are instructed to do so.

5. Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the laboratory. Do not use laboratory glassware as containers for food or beverages.

6. Perform only those experiments authorized by the instructor. Never do anything in the laboratory that is not called for in the laboratory procedures or by your instructor. Carefully follow all instructions, both written and oral. Unauthorized experiments are prohibited.

7. Be prepared for your work in the laboratory. Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.

8. Never fool around in the laboratory. Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks are dangerous and prohibited.

9. Observe good housekeeping practices. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy at all times. Bring only your laboratory instructions, worksheets, and/or reports to the work area. Other materials (books, purses, backpacks, etc.) should be stored in the classroom area.

10. Keep aisles clear. Be mindful of the location of your bag and chair.

11. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment present in your room.

12. Always work in a well-ventilated area. Use the fume hood when working with volatile substances or poisonous vapors. Never place your head into the fume hood.

13. Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the laboratory. Notify the instructor immediately of any unsafe conditions you observe.

14. Dispose of all chemical waste properly. Never mix chemicals in sink drains. Sinks are to be used only for water and those solutions designated by the instructor. Solid chemicals, metals, matches, filter paper, and all other insoluble materials are to be disposed of in the proper waste containers, not in the sink. Check the label of all waste containers twice before adding your chemical waste to the container.

15. Labels and equipment instructions must be read carefully before use. Set up and use the prescribed apparatus as directed in the laboratory instructions or by your instructor.

16. Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth and body while using chemicals or preserved specimens. Wash your hands with soap and water after performing all experiments. Clean all work surfaces and apparatus at the end of the experiment. Return all equipment clean and in working order to the proper storage area.

17. Experiments must be personally monitored at all times. You will be assigned a laboratory station at which to work. Do not wander around the room, distract other students, or interfere with the laboratory experiments of others.

18. Students are never permitted in the science storage rooms or preparation areas unless given specific permission by their instructor.

19. Know what to do if there is a fire drill during a laboratory period; containers must be closed, gas valves turned off, fume hoods turned off, and any electrical equipment turned off.

20. Handle all living organisms used in a laboratory activity in a humane manner. Preserved biological materials are to be treated with respect and disposed of properly.

21. When using scissors and scalpels, always carry with tips and points pointing down and away. Always cut away from your body. Never try to catch falling sharp instruments. Grasp sharp instruments only by the handles.

22. If you have a medical condition (e.g., allergies, pregnancy, etc.), check with your physician prior to working in lab.

CLOTHING

23. Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used, students will wear laboratory goggles. There will be no exceptions to this rule!

24. Contact lenses should not be worn in the laboratory unless you have permission from your instructor.

25. Dress properly during a laboratory activity. Long hair, dangling jewelry, and loose or baggy clothing are a hazard in the laboratory. Long hair must be tied back and dangling jewelry and loose or baggy clothing must be secured. Shoes must completely cover the foot. No sandals allowed.

26. Lab aprons have been provided for your use and should be worn during laboratory activities.

ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

27. Report any accident (spill, breakage, etc.) or injury (cut, burn, etc.) to the instructor immediately, no matter how trivial it may appear.

28. If you or your lab partner are hurt, immediately yell out “Code one, Code one” to get the instructor’s attention.

29. If a chemical splashes in your eye(s) or on your skin, immediately flush with running water from the eyewash station or safety shower for at least 20 minutes. Notify the instructor immediately.

30. When materials are broken, notify the instructor immediately.

HANDLING CHEMICALS

31. All chemicals in the laboratory are to be considered dangerous. Do not touch, taste, or smell any chemicals unless specifically instructed to do so. The proper technique for smelling chemical fumes will be demonstrated to you.

32. Check the label on chemical bottles twice before removing any of the contents. Take only as much chemical as you need.

33. Never return unused chemicals to their original containers.

34. Handle micropipettes with care. Follow proper instructions and never over-twist the dial.

35. When transferring reagents from one container to another, hold the containers away from your body.

36. Acids must be handled with extreme care. You will be shown the proper method for diluting strong acids. Always add acid to water, swirl or stir the solution and be careful of the heat produced, particularly with sulfuric acid.

37. Handle flammable hazardous liquids over a pan to contain spills. Never dispense flammable liquids anywhere near an open flame or source of heat.

38. Never remove chemicals or other materials from the laboratory area.

39. Take great care when transporting acids and other chemicals from one part of the laboratory to another. Hold them securely and walk carefully.

HANDLING GLASSWARE AND EQUIPMENT

40. Carry glass tubing, especially long pieces, in a vertical position to minimize the likelihood of breakage and injury.

41. Never handle broken glass with your bare hands. Use a brush and dustpan to clean up broken glass. Place broken or waste glassware in the designated glass disposal container.

42. Inserting and removing glass tubing from rubber stoppers can be dangerous. Always lubricate glassware (tubing, thistle tubes, thermometers, etc.) before attempting to insert it in a stopper. Always protect your hands with towels or cotton gloves when inserting glass tubing into, or removing it from, a rubber stopper. If a piece of glassware becomes “frozen” in a stopper, take it to your instructor for removal.

43. Fill wash bottles only with distilled water and use only as intended, e.g., rinsing glassware and equipment, or adding water to a container.

44. When removing an electrical plug from its socket, grasp the plug, not the electrical cord. Hands must be completely dry before touching an electrical switch, plug, or outlet.

45. Examine glassware before each use. Never use chipped or cracked glassware. Never use dirty glassware.

46. Report damaged electrical equipment immediately. Look for things such as frayed cords, exposed wires, and loose connections. Do not use damaged electrical equipment.

47. If you do not understand how to use a piece of equipment, ask the instructor for help.

48. Do not immerse hot glassware in cold water; it may shatter.

HEATING SUBSTANCES

49. Exercise extreme caution when using a gas burner. Take care that hair, clothing and hands are a safe distance from the flame at all times. Do not put any substance into the flame unless specifically instructed to do so. Never reach over an exposed flame. Light gas (or alcohol) burners only as instructed by the teacher.

50. Never leave a lit burner unattended. Never leave anything that is being heated or is visibly reacting unattended.

Always turn the burner or hot plate off when not in use.

51. You will be instructed in the proper method of heating and boiling liquids in test tubes. Do not point the open end of a test tube being heated at yourself or anyone else.

52. Heated metals and glass remain very hot for a long time. They should be set aside to cool and picked up with caution. Use tongs or heat-protective gloves if necessary.

53. Never look into a container that is being heated.

54. Do not place hot apparatus directly on the laboratory desk. Always use an insulating pad. Allow plenty of time for hot apparatus to cool before touching it.

55. When bending glass, allow time for the glass to cool before further handling. Hot and cold glassware look the same. Determine if an object is hot by bringing the back of your hand close to it prior to grasping it.

PLEASE PRINT AND RETURN THIS PAGE ONLY TO YOUR STUDENT’S INSTRUCTOR.

Complete the following information and sign below, indicating that you and your student have read and understood the syllabus, safety contract and what is expected. A signed copy by both you and a parent or guardian needs to be turned in by September 26, 2014 in order for you to participate in the laboratory.

Student Name:__________________________________

Student Signature: _______________________________

List any student allergies:

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Are contacts worn by the student? Yes or No

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PERCENT OF OVERALL CLASS GRADE

20% Criterion A: Knowing and understanding

20% Criterion B: Inquiring and designing

20% Criterion C: Processing and evaluating

20% Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science

20% Final Exam

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