Course Syllabus

Welcome to Physical Science!

 

 

Instructor: Mrs. Haczynski

Email: haczyg@collierschools.com

Phone: 239-377-2975

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to study the concepts of matter, energy, and forces, and their applications through exploratory investigations and activities. Topics to be studied include processes of science, structure of atoms, structure and properties of matter, conservation of energy, interactions of energy and matter, motions and forces, interactions among science, technology, and society. Laboratory investigations in the high school classroom help all students develop a growing understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills to calibrate and troubleshoot equipment used to make observations. Physical Science is a 1 credit academic course that leads to a district final exam at the end of the year.

 

 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

**Until further notice face coverings must be worn when in person.

1. All school rules apply in this class, for detailed information click the link: CCPS Code of Student Conduct
2. Be punctual and arrive on time for class! Tardy students will be sent to the office to receive a pass. Virtual students must be logged in.
3. When the bell rings, you are in your seat quietly and ready to work
4. Bring all necessary materials to class, see below.
5. Act responsibly- Respect yourself, your peers, your teacher & your class environment including desks, lab materials, lab tables, etc.
6. Participate in class activities until dismissed by the teacher.
7. In the case of absence, YOU are responsible for obtaining missed notes and assignments.
8. FOOD & DRINK -- All food and drink should be consumed outside of the classroom. Water is the only exception.
9. Cell phones and other personal electronic devices, other than a calculator, should NOT be used during class. See electronic device policy.
10. BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER!

 

Virtual Student Expectations

 

Some students are virtual students and will be attending class via Webex meetings. These students will be expected to adhere to the following expectations:

• Log into your meeting from a distraction free,  quiet environment.  I will be taking attendance at the beginning of class.  
• Please keep your audio on mute until you want to speak. This will help to limit background noise.
• If you would like to speak or answer a question, then unmute yourself after you are called on.
• If you would like to use the chat box, remember that it is public and a record of the chat is kept and archived.
• Have your class supplies handy.
• Make sure your video is on during the entire meeting,  so I can see your face and your response to questions.
• When a "yes/no" question is asked, you will be respond by gesturing in one of two ways:
  • “thumbs up” = yes
  • “thumbs down” = no. 

 

CLASS MATERIALS

• For your class notes: Notebook OR binder OR Personal computer

• Microsoft one-drive account through CCPS

• Lab Notebook- MUST BE QUAD RULED:

 

• Ruler
• Protractor
• PENCILS ONLY
• Scientific OR graphing calculator (purchased by student)

 

CANVAS REQUIREMENTS

• Download the app onto your smart phone if you have one
• In addition, please install Microsoft One-drive and Microsoft Office. They are free apps for your phone.
• Please note CANVAS does not recognize ANY APPLE iOS products.
• I will require your assignments to be turned in as a PDF or another Microsoft product available to you on CANVAS as a student of CCPS.
• Stay up to date! Make sure you have notifications enabled by completing the following: When you are in Canvas, click "Account" (left side of screen) then "Notifications" You should see a list of preferences, see the screen shot below. This will apply to ALL of your classes.
• Make sure to select the check marks for at least the 5 indicated in the picture:
  • Due Date
  • Announcement
  • Grading
  • Submission Comment
  • Conversation Message

 

 

 

QUARTER GRADE

Each quarterly average will be based on 3 categories and is weighted as follows:

• Tests & Quizzes- 50%
  • Tests are 100-point summative assessments based on the conceptual unit of
  • Quizzes are 50-point formative assessments based on homework and classwork
  • Test Corrections- OPTIONAL assignment where students can earn up to 1/2 credit lost and only for TESTS, not quizzes.

 

• Lab- 20%
  • A hands-on laboratory component using lab equipment for measurement and calculations
  • Lab write-ups will be kept in a separate LAB ONLY composition style notebook. Labs are usually performed at least once a week
  • Labs MUST BE UPLOADED TO CANVAS FOR SUBMISSION!
  • Labs MUST be turned in ON TIME.
  • Labs submitted after the due date and time will lose 20%
  • See “Lab Expectations & Safety” handout for more guidance on labs

 

• Assignments & Discussions- 20%
  • In accordance with district policy, homework is designed for students to practice skills
  • Some homework assignments will be submitted and graded, others will be checked for completion.
  • Daily Warm-Up

• • Located on Canvas
  • Students are expected to write a response to the Daily Discussion 

 

SEMESTER GRADE CALCULATION

• 40% Quarter 1
• 40% Quarter 2
• 20% Semester exam

 

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

• Use of a cell phone or any other electronic device is NOT allowed in class.
• The device should be kept AWAY and turned off OR in the charging station for the ENTIRE class period.
• If a student is seen with a phone or electronic device, the student will be written up and must take the phone/device to ISS where it will remain for the rest of the day.
• During quizzes and tests, students will turn in electronic devices before they receive the assessment. Once all tests are completed or turned in, students will get their device(s) back.

 

BATHROOM POLICY

1. ONE person out of the room at a time
2. If you are gone more than 10 minutes, it must be written up and recorded
3. During tests, students may not use the bathroom after the assessment has begun. They are encouraged to use the bathroom before coming to class that day.

 

EXTRA HELP

• Available by appointment, I am available after school Monday through Thursday until 2:20 for makeup work, conferences, assistance, etc.
• Please notify me to ensure I am available (i.e. no faculty or other meetings) and make arrangements ahead of time.

 

NO EXTRA CREDIT WORK IS GIVEN AT ANYTIME. NO EXCEPTIONS!