Welcome to Physical Science

This letter is to let parents and students know about some policies and procedures in science class this year.  It will also give a brief overview of the curriculum and grading standards for the class.

Expectations-

The students are expected to be on time and prepared for class.  This means that the must have with them a notebook, a folder (exclusively for science class), a pen, and a pencil.  Students will receive a textbook, and they will be asked to bring it to class periodically.

Students will be expected to sign a lab safety contract that informs them of the rules and expectations in the lab and classroom.  They are also expected to behave with courtesy and respect toward all the people and property in the classroom.

Assignments-

Assignments will be displayed in the classroom and given periodically.  Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned dates.  Students who are absent on the day an assignment is given will be allowed an extra day to complete the work.  If the student misses a test, quiz, or lab activity, they will be allowed a week to make up the work.  The student must arrange a time with me to make up work.  It is the student’s responsibility to arrange to make up assignments they missed.  I’m available before school at 7:30 as well as by appointment at other times.  No late work is accepted.

The Curriculum-

Physical Science is the branch of science that studies any of the sciences, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology, that analyzes the nature and properties of energy and non-living matter.  The classes will be divided into separate units of study. 

1. Nature and History of Science  2.  Scientific Inquiry  3.  Structure of Matter  4. Atoms 5.  Periodic Table  6.  Atomic Bonds  7.  Chemical Reactions  8.  Motion  9.  Forces  10.  Work, Power,& Machines  11.  Energy  12.  Electricity

Grades-

Grades are determined by a percentage of points earned on assignments, tests, quizzes, lab work, and projects.

90-100% =A     80-89% =B    70-79% =C  60-69% =D   Below 60% =NC

Grades are posted in class every two weeks.  They are also available on the internet.