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-457200-914400AMERICAN MILITARY ACADEMYProfessor:Nathalie PaizyBookPhysical Science Glencoe- McGraw HillRoom:# 206E-mailnpaizy@Office Hours:Parents: By appointmentWebpagepaizylogy.Introduction to Physical Science Syllabus 2017-2018Strategies:The teaching strategies that will be used during this course are the following.MethodsTechniquesResourcesConferencesDiscussionsIndividual and Group WorkAssessmentsOthersLabsReviewsOpen QuestionsDemonstrationsInteractive notebookActivitiesProjectsOthersWhite boardInternetComputersEdusystemOthersDescription:The study of the sciences is essential to the development for our students. In the course of Introduction to Physical Science (IPS) the students will explore the fascinating world of Physics, which introduce the study of matter and energy.? Is a combination of two branches of science; Chemistry and Physics.?Chemistry is the study of the properties, composition, structure, and interactions of matter. Physics is the study of the relationship between matter and energy. It promotes awareness of man's interrelationship with the physical environment and of the influence of science and technology on society. Such awareness is necessary to evaluate and make decisions regarding science and technology related problems. Examination of physical phenomena teaches the individual to learn, to make social decisions through critical analysis and logical reasoning. Exposure to the scientific inquiry process reinforces the moral and ethical principles necessary for responsible participation in society.The table below contains an outline of the units and topics that will be studied throughout the school year.? Please note that these topics of study and important concepts may be adjusted by the teacher at any time in order to accommodate student learning:Unit 0: Scientific InquiryPhysical Science; Definition, importance and relation with other branches of science.Scientific Inquiry: Basic MethodsModelsMeasurement and graphsLab SafetyUnit I: Motion and ForcesPosition and MotionSpeed and VelocityAccelerationUnit II: The Laws of MotionGravity and FrictionNewton’s First LawNewton’s Second LawNewton’s Third Law Unit III: Work and Simple MachinesWork and PowerUsing MachinesSimple MachinesUnit IV: Forces and FluidsPressure and Density FluidsThe Buoyant ForceOther effects and FluidsUnit V: Energy and MatterForms of EnergyEnergy TransformationEnergy ResourcesUnit XV: Waves, Electricity, and MagnetismWhat are waves?Wave propertiesWave interactionsUnit XVI: SoundProducing and Detecting SoundProperties of Sound WavesUsing Sound WavesUnit XVII: Electromagnetic WavesElectromagnetic RadiationThe Electromagnetic SpectrumUsing Electromagnetic WavesUnit XVIII: LightLight, Matter and ColorReflection and MirrorsRefraction and LensesOptical TechnologyUnit XIX: Electricity Elecrict Charge and Electric ForcesElectric Current and Simple CircuitsDescribing CircuitsUnit XX: MagnetismMagnets and Magnetic FieldsMaking Magnets with an Electric CurrentMaking Electric Current with Magnets Evaluation:Tests and short testsProjects, special assignments, and daily class Daily Class: participation, worksheets, quizzes, etc.As a minimum, one project per term.Other hand-in assignments.Participation during the Science Week and Science Week Project. Other assessment activities.Participation: Students earn participation points by participating in group discussions, presenting problems on the board, asking questions and being on task during warm-ups and in class assignments. Students lose participation points by not coming to class prepared. Grading Scale:100 - 88AExcellent87 – 78BAbove Average77 – 69CAverage68 – 60DBelow Average59 - 0FUnsatisfactoryMaterials: Class NotebookRuler Color pencilsFolder Paper towel Disinfecting wipes#2 highlightersRed or Blue penColor puter Daily Schedule:Our normal routine will consist of 5-10 minute Warm-ups (It may be brain teasers, extra practice problems, or an activity, which will be on the board or overhead projector by the time the tardy bell rings.)News and RemindersFollowed by a Discussion of previous day’s homework, problem or classwork. New material will be presented either by conference, A/V presentation, through individual or small group activity, or some combination of these methods. Time to Practice! On most days, there will be time in class to work on assignments. Independent work and check answers in the lesson discussion.Close up- Open question to check understanding ................
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