Physical Science Syllabus, Rules and Procedures
Mrs. Martin
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Period 1
Watts High School (918) 422-5132
Teaching Schedule
1st Earth Science 5th Planning
2nd Physical Science 6th Biology I/II
3rd Physical Science 7th Earth Science
4th Physical Science
Course Description:
Physical Science is a full-year course that investigates the fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry,
Astronomy, and Earth Science. Math skills will be called upon as force, motion, and energy are
investigated. The properties of matter, atomic structure, and chemical reactions allow the student to
acquire an understanding of the world around them at a microscopic level. Electricity, magnetism, and
waves will be discussed as the student learns how these are formed and the features that characterize
them. The class also incorporates topics concerning the physical processes on earth, and the motions,
characteristics, and forces in space.
Not only does this document outline the course topics, but also student expectations and
responsibilities and grading policies. Once you have read and understand the content of this syllabus,
please sign your name and return the entire packet by: ____________________
By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to: 1. Explain the relationship between
the structure and properties of matter 2. Explain that matter is made out of atoms and that atoms are
composed of even smaller particles 3. Use the periodic table to understand the characteristics of an
atom or element 4. Analyze energy and the conservation of energy 5. Use Ohms law to find
resistance and current in an electrical system 6. Use the principles of motion and force to solve real-
world problems 7. Evaluate simple systems that incorporate the principles of force and motion 8.
Explain that acceleration is the rate that the velocity of an object is changing 9. Describe electricity
and explain how it flows and what it is made of 10. Correlate force, motion, and energy with
processes around us
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Physical Science rules, expected behaviours and responsibilities:
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. SHOW RESPECT to the teacher and fellow classmates by:
a. Please no talking while Mrs Martin is talking.
b. Please no arguing, talking back, or refusing to do work.
c. Please no talking while your classmates are asking or answering a question or expressing an
opinion during a discussion.
d. Respect your classmates opinions as well as their personal space and belongings. Every
individual in this classroom should feel free to express his/her ideas without fear of ridicule or
judgment. Respect yourselves, your peers
e. If you have a question, want to answer a question or participate in a discussion, please raise
your hand and wait for Mrs Martin to call on you.
f. Please ask for permission if you need to get out of your seat during class. If you must leave the
room for an emergency, you must sign out and sign back in if you return.
3. Be a responsible Student by:
a. Bring all materials to class. Materials to be brought to class everyday include:
Agenda planner, writing utensil, binder, paper and homework
****NOTE: I will not give out any writing utensils. If you forget a pencil or pen, ask another
classmate first, not me
b. Complete homework assignments on time. (See homework and grading policy)
c. Be punctual. Do not be late for class. Three (3) tardies will result in an absence and possible
office referral.
d. STUDY! I recommend that you spend at least fifteen (15) minute each night looking over your
science notes/work even if you are not given a homework assignment.
e. Grade checks will be given at the beginning of each month.
f. Write down assignments and important dates in your agenda planner.
4. Once you enter the room, take your seat and quietly begin working on the bell ringer
question/activity that will be on the chalkboard or smartboard. After you have completed the bell
ringer, use any extra time to write down any assignments or important test and project due dates in
your agenda planner.
5. Always use appropriate language.
6. Please do not touch any samples, equipment etc. that might be out in the room or on your tables.
This could result in losing your lab privileges and loss of responsibility points.
7. You may have water bottles (only) in class as long as those bottles have lids that close and are clear.
Remember to take your water bottle with you when you leave class!
No food, candy, gum, sun flower seeds allowed
8. Please do not abuse restroom privileges. If you need to use the restroom, please try and use it
before or after class begins. Limit restroom visits during class emergencies only.
9. Do not leave class when the bell rings. Stay in your seat until Mrs Martin dismisses you. Also, do
not clean up/pack up early, ie before the bell rings. Use your time wisely.
10. Instructional time begins when you enter the room and ends when you are dismissed, therefore,
electronic devices including but not limited to cell phones, ipods, MP3 players etc. are not
permitted and will be put away. Cell phones, as per the student handbook, are to be used before and
after school as well as lunch periods. NO OTHER TIME
11. Mrs Martin reserves the right to require students to leave cell phones on Mrs Martins desk or cell
phone pocket when students leave the room to visit the restroom, particularly during tests.
When any of the classroom rules are not followed, the following consequences will be given:
Point deduction from the students participation and/or responsibility grade.
Parental Contact
Detention after School
Office referral
Here is what you should expect of me, Mrs Martin:
1. To provide you with timely, detailed and constructive feedback regarding your work.
2. To maintain organized grades and classroom materials.
3. To respect your ideas, opinions, viewpoints, and needs.
4. To provide you with clear directions, rules, and expectations to guide your learning.
5. To be available for communication and collaboration with you and your parents/guardians.
Earth Science Course Topics
Binders/Required Materials
It is required that all students keep a three ring binder 2 inches or larger. The binder will be used to
keep ALL and ONLY Earth Science materials used and studied in the Earth Science Course. Binders
will be divided into three (3) sections. You can buy or make dividers. Binders will be divided into the
following sections:
SECTION 1: NOTES/HANDOUTS
SECTION 2: LABS
SECTION 3: HOMEWORK
Binders will be required by:______________________________________________________
****This course syllabus will be the very first document in your binder.****
Also needed:
Lined notebook paper
Pen (standard blue or black ink) or pencil
Colored Pencils
Inexpensive Scientific Calculator (TI30 can be picked up under $10)
Reading book (NEED READING BOOK EVERYDAY
Tissue for Extra Credit
Technology
Course materials including notes, powerpoint presentations, assignments with rubrics, animations,
diagrams, supplemental readings, youtube videos, and additional websites for further study and
research are available at Mrs Martins teacher website, both of which can be accessed from the home.
See beginning of syllabus for web address. You will also be required to utilize technology in your
research for the course and to complete webquest activities.
Grading
Your grade for this course will be earned through a variety of assessments including, but not limited to
tests, quizzes, homework, writing assignments, in-class activities, projects, binder checks, etc
Please make sure that you submit all of your work on time. Submitting late will NOT BE
ALLOWED with the exception of an occasional make-up day. Grades will be calculated on a
weighted system, meaning certain grades are worth more than others.
Participation, bellwork and accountability 10% of grade
Homework, class worksheets and bellwork 15% of grade
Labs, projects and activities 20%
Final Exam 20% of Grade
Tests and quizzes 35%
Final Exam
There is also a cumulative final exam given at the end of the course. The final exam will test all skills
and content of all subjects taught throughout the course. The final exam is the only test that will only
be worth 20% of your overall, final course grade
Responsibility/Participation Points
Most students show a consistent effort throughout the marking period by bringing materials, actively
participating in class, and listening attentively. Being accountable for your learning and behaviour is
very important and should contribute to your marking period grade. Therefore, each marking period
you will receive an accountability grade worth 50 points. These 50 points account for less than 10%
of the overall nine week grade for each of the two nine weeks of the course. Points will be deducted
from the 50 points by the following:
1. Student is late to class without a pass -2 points for each occurrence (after three occurrences,
student may receive an office referral)
2. Student is not listening attentively during class -2 points for each occurrence
3. Student doesnt have writing utensil -2 points for each occurrence
4. Student doesnt bring materials to class: texts, notebook, -2 points for each occurrence
5. Students textbook is uncovered -2 points for each occurrence
6. Student not in seat when bell rings, attentive and ready for the day's lesson -2 points for each
occurrence
7. Student refuses to participate in class activity -5 points for each occurrence
***Students can and are expected to keep track of assignments and projects, when they are due, as
well as dates for tests, quizzes etc To help remember assignments and projects and their due dates
as well as test dates, students:
Can record the assignments and dates in their agenda planner
Can receive, on a daily basis, via email, assignments and projects and their due dates as well
date of test dates
Visit Mrs Martins teacher website that can be accessed anywhere
Participating parents can also receive a homework email as well as the capability of accessing
Mrs Martins teacher webpage.
Cheating Policy
Your grade is a reflection of your skills, knowledge, and understanding of the course content.
Therefore, any work that is not your own will not be accepted or assessed. Cheating is an act of
dishonesty which shows disrespect for self and others and shows a lack of responsibility to apply
oneself to completing satisfactory work. If evidence of cheating is found, it will result in an office
referral, contact home, and a zero (0) on that activity in which there is evidence of cheating. The
definition of cheating in ninth grade Earth science is copying homework, classwork, projects,
reports, quizzes, writing assignments, tests, and computer screens; allowing someone else to use
your homework, classwork, projects, reports, quizzes, writing assignments, and tests; using
cheat sheets or any other cheating aid; and plagiarizing written work that is not your own. If you are
caught with a phone out, especially during a test, it will be assumed that you are cheating.
Assignments that require you to use additional resources (books, websites, photographs, etc.) must be
properly cited on a Works Cited Page to submit with your work. Using the MLA format for citing
sources is required; use easybib.com as a site to help you with this.
Attendance and Late Work Policy
Attendance is important to student success. Students who are absent from class for ANY reason are
responsible for finding out what they missed. This must be done before school or between classes; this
may not be done once the bell rings to begin class.
When a student has 9 unexcused absences in a semester, they will fail Earth Science for that semester.
3 Tardies equal one unexcused absence. Absences can be excused by a doctors note, court order and
parent note (limit of 4 on parent notes) Check with office for other forms that may excuse.
Students who know they are going to be absent for any reason (educational trip, appointment, athletic
event etc.) must see Mrs Martin to pick up any assignments BEFORE leaving. These assignments
will be due the day the student returns to school. If a student knows of an upcoming absence, please
see Mrs Martin as soon as possible so she has amble time to prepare what will be missed.
All work (in-class and homework) must be made up when a student misses school for any reason
including excused trips.
If a student is in school but misses Physical Science (sport, appointment, illness, etc.), the student
MUST see Mrs Martin before they leave to submit that days homework and to find out what he/she
will be missing in class. If the student doesnt do this, the assignments given and collected on that day
will be considered late. In addition, the student is responsible for getting missed notes from a
responsible student for upcoming quizzes etc...
Students will not be tested or required to hand in assignments on the day the student returns from
school if they were assigned on the day the student was absent. Students should adhere to deadlines
for tests and projects that were established/assigned prior to the absence.
Submitting late will NOT BE ALLOWED with the exception of an occasional make-up day. When
make-up day is given, only half credit will be allowed for missing or late work. When a student is
absent, they are given 2 days for each day absent to get the work turned in. It is their responsibility to
look online and find out what they missed. If assignments or study guide were given when student
was present, then they must have work or test turned in by due date, unless they were absent on due
date, then it is immediate upon return.
Exceptions can be granted by the classroom teacher.
Advice for SUCCESS in Physical Science
1. Follow all classroom and school rules.
2. Help to create a classroom atmosphere of respect. Every individual in this classroom should feel
free to express his/her ideas without fear of ridicule or judgment. Respect yourselves, your peers, and
your school.
3. Be responsible. It is up to you to take charge of your own learning and behaviour. You are
accountable for your education!
Study
Do your homework
Come to class prepared with all needed materials
Be aware of due dates and write down important information Use your agenda planner!
4. Actively participate in classroom activities and lessons. Be confident. Each one of you is capable of
experiencing great success in this course. Believe in your abilities and your potential to be a
successful learner!
5. Have a good attitude!
6. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE to ASK QUESTIONS or ask for extra help at ANY time! You are
here to learn and I am here to help in that learning processes! If you dont understand something,
please ask for help!
After you have read and understand the Ninth Grade Course Syllabus, please sign below and return
the entire packet by ______________________________-.
Sincerely,
Mrs D. Martin
[email protected]
Please sign and return following page
Place this syllabus at the very beginning of your binder
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
I. The Nature of I. Weather and Climate I. Electricity and I. Stars and Galaxies
Science -scientific -earths atmosphere Magnetism -electric -star formation -fusion
method -metric system -weather -climate charge -electric current -stellar evolution -H-R
-laws and theories -earths changing -electrical energy -what diagram
climate magnetism is
II. Motion, II. Heat and States of II. Sun-Earth-Moon II. Energy Sources
Acceleration, and Matter -temperature System -gravity, -energy -non-renewable
Forces -describing and thermal energy rotation, revolution resources -global
motion -acceleration -states of matter -tides, moon phases, warming and
-motion and forces -transferring thermal eclipses -seasons and greenhouse effect
energy -atmosphere climate -renewable resources
III. Laws of Motion III. Properties of Atoms III. Earths internal III. Earths Changing
-the first two laws of and the Periodic Table Processes -structure of Surface -water cycle
motion -gravity -the -structure of the atom the internal earth -weathering, erosion,
third law of motion -the periodic table -convection, tectonics, deposition - soil and
volcanism -magnetic groundwater -geologic
field time
IV. Work and Machines IV. Chemical Bonds IV. Waves -nature of IV. Waste, Pollution,
-work -using machines and Reactions -types of waves -wave properties and the Effects on the
-simple machines bonds -writing -behavior of waves Environment -types of
formulas and balancing pollution -sources of
equations -classifying pollution -effects of
chemical reactions pollution on the earth
-chemical changes
