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Course: Planet Earth Level 3
Teacher: Mrs. Tullo
email: [email protected]
Textbooks: Introduction to Matter, Interactions of Matter, Electricity and
Magnetism and Environmental Science.
Course Overview: Planet Earth is designed (in alignment with the science
curriculum for the state of Connecticut) to help students understand chemical and
physical processes and properties and relate them to Earth’s place in the
universe. Topics of study include but are not limited to chemistry, environmental
studies and electricity. Although separate instruction time is not allotted for
laboratory work, lab opportunities will be presented when appropriate. Three
inquiry labs with corresponding formal lab reports and science technology and
society (STS) assignments will be included in accordance with the state
curriculum. This course is a graduation requirement. The following chapters will
be covered this year. Outside readings will also be assigned to supplement your
textbook. Topics from these readings may be included on quizzes and tests.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Matter- Chapters 1-3, 4.2, 5
Interactions of Matter- Chapters 1, 3.2, 4
Electricity and Magnetism- Chapters 1-2
Environmental Science- Chapters 2.1,4-5
Grading: Your grade will be based on a combination of homework and class
work (60%), quizzes (10%), and tests and projects (30%). Please check the web
regularly for your current grade. I can not discuss individual grades during class
time. Please see me after class or make an appointment to see me after school
to discuss your personal grade. The following provides descriptions of each
component of your grade:
Homework and Class Work Requrements: Classwork will be checked or
collected at the end of class. Homework will be assigned on a daily basis and
will be due the following class unless otherwise stated. Class work includes note
taking which is mandatory and essential for success. Homework will be written
on the white board and should be recorded in your agenda/planner so that you
know what to take home with you that day. Homework will also usually be
posted on the school’s web site in case you are sick or want to double check the
assignment. Homework and class work will be checked for completeness OR
will be collected and check for completeness and accuracy. Homework will be
accepted ONE day late for HALF credit. It will not be accepted after this (this
does not apply to absences).
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given on one or a few sections on a regular basis and
may be given with a day’s notice.
Tests: Tests will typically be given at the end of each chapter. Notice will be
given. However, you should take note of the number of sections in a chapter so
that you are aware of when a test is approaching. Missed tests or quizzes must
be made up upon the day of return if you are absent for the quiz or test day only.
If an absence occurs when material is covered, a quiz must be made up within
one day of the quiz and a test must be made up within three days of the test or a
zero will be recorded! Prolonged absences will be given consideration
Projects: Projects will be assigned on various topics and may require a variety of
end products including formal laboratory reports. These will be worth the same
as a test.
Formal Laboratory Reports: Specific labs throughout the year will require a
formal written laboratory report. Completed lab reports must use the correct
format which will be distributed before the first lab.
Extra Help Please schedule extra help after school as soon as you encounter
topics that you find difficult or fall behind due to an absence. Don’t wait until the
problem becomes overwhelming. Remember that your peers can be a source of
extra help as well. I encourage you to study and review together for tests and
exams. I am typically available for extra help after school on Mondays and
Fridays.
Miscellaneous
Notebook: A three ring binder (half inch minimum) is required for the course. It is
recommended that this binder be organized according to chapters in order to
make studying for midterms and finals manageable. Please save ALL work for
studying purposes and to verify grades if necessary.
Calculator: A simple calculator is all that is required for this course. You should
bring your calculator to class daily along with a pen or pencil, the textbook we are
currently using, your notebook and your agenda/planner.
Other supplies: a couple of highlighters, colored pencils or pens will also be
helpful to bring to class and will sometimes be required for homework
assignments or projects.
Mid-term and Final Exams: Planet Earth is a full year course so a midterm and
final exam will be given. The final exam will be cumulative for the year. This is
why is particularly important to keep a neat and organized binder.
H.E.A.T.
Academic HONESTY- It is expected that all work
submitted in this class is that of the individual whose
name appears on the materials. This includes
homework assignments. Violations of academic
honesty include but are not limited to cheating and
plagiarism.
Effort & Achievement- I hope to stress the
importance of “effort” everyday in my class. No one is
perfect or can always give 100%, so this rule enforces
the importance of a positive attitude throughout the
course. Each student has strengths and weaknesses
so I remind you to take notice of your own effort and
that of others, whether or not this effort is completely
successful. Celebrate success, no matter how small.
Teamwork- A class of students will be much more
successful if its members support and encourage one
another. This can be done everyday and is a simple
way that you can have a profound effect on others.
Come to class (not just this one) knowing that you
have the power to affect one another for the better.
Sometimes a word of encouragement from a peer can
make all the difference. I will do my best to foster a
positive environment.
The science department is primarily responsible for the following two parts of the school’s mission
statement. Therefore, many lessons will focus on these. However, any part of the mission
statement may be the focus of a particular lesson.
#3 demonstrate proficiency in critical and creative thinking
#5 utilize problem solving and reasoning strategies
The following are the essential understandings and expected performances from the state
department of education’s core science for grades 9-10 that will be discussed in this course and
the chapters associated to these topics in each textbook. Outside readings, notes, videos, etc will
be used to cover topics not covered in your textbook.
Essential
Understanding
Expected Performances
Textbook
Chapters
9.1 Energy Can Not
Be Created or
Destroyed; However,
energy can be
converted from one
form to another.
D1. Describe the effects of adding energy to matter
in terms of the motion of atoms and molecules, and
the resulting phase changes.
Introduction to
Matter
Chapter 2: States
of Matter:
Section 1 Three
States of Matter
Section 2:
Behavior of Gases
Section 3:
Changes of State
Electricity and
Magnetism
Chapter 1:
Introduction to
electricity
Section 1 electric
charge and static
electricity
Section 2: electric
current and
electrical energy
Section 3:
electrical
calculations
Section 4: electric
circuits
D2. Explain how energy is transferred by
conduction, convection, and radiation.
9.2 The electrical
force is a universal
force that exists
between any two
charged objects
D3. Describe energy transformations among heat,
light, electricity, and motion
D 4. Explain the relationship among voltage, current
and resistance in a simple series circuit.
D 5. Explain how electricity is used to produce heat
and light in incandescent bulbs and heating
elements
D 6. Describe the relationship between current and
magnetism
Chapter 2:
Electromagnetism:
Section 1
Magnets and
Magnetism
Section 2:
Magnetism from
electricity
Section 3:
Electricity from
Magnetism
9.3 Various sources
of energy are used
by humans and all
have advantages
and disadvantages
9.4 Atoms react with
one another to form
new compounds
D 7. Explain how heat is used to generate electricity
Environmental
Science
Chapter 5: Energy
resources
D 8. Describe the availability, current uses and
environmental issues related to the use of fossil and
nuclear fuels to produce electricity.
Interactions of
Matter
Chapter 4: Atomic
Energy
Section 2: Energy
from the Nucleus
Introduction to
Matter
Chapter 3:
Elements,
Compounds and
Mixtures
Section 1:
Elements
Section 2:
Compounds
Section 3:
Mixtures
D 9. Describe the availability, current uses and
environmental issues related to the use of hydrogen
fuel cells, wind and solar energy to produce
electricity
D 10. Describe the general structure of the atom,
and explain how the properties of the first 20
elements in the Periodic Table are related to their
atomic structure
Chapter 4:
Introduction to
Atoms
Section 2: The
atom
Chapter 5: The
Periodic Table
Section 1:
Arranging the
Elements
Section 2:
Grouping the
Elements
D 11. Describe how atoms combine to form new
substances by transferring electrons (ionic bonding)
or sharing of electrons (covalent bonding)
D 12 Explain the chemical composition of acids and
bases and explain the change of pH in
neutralization reactions
Interactions of
Matter
Interactions of
Matter
Chapter 1:
Chemical bonding
Section 1:
electrons and
chemical bonding
Section 2: Ionic
bonding
Section 3:
covalent and
metallic bonding
Chapter 3:
Chemical
Compounds
Section 2 acids
and bases
Section 3
solutions of acids
and bases
9.5 Due to its unique
chemical structure,
carbon forms many
organic and
inorganic
compounds
9.6 Chemical
technologies present
both risks and
benefits to the health
and well-being of
humans, plants and
animals.
9.7 Elements on
Earth move among
reservoirs in the
solid earth, oceans,
atmosphere and
organisms as part of
biogeochemical
cycles
D 14 Describe combustion reactions of
hydrocarbons and their resulting by-products
D 15. Explain the general formation and structure of
carbon-based polymers, including synthetic
polymers, such as polyethylene (note: biopolymers
such as carbohydrates will be covered in biology)
D 17. Explain how the chemical structure of
polymers affects their physical properties.
D 18. Explain the short- and long-term impacts of
landfills and incineration of waste materials on the
quality of the environment.
D 19. Explain how chemical and physical processes
cause carbon to cycle through the major earth
reservoirs
Environmental
Science
Chapter 2: Cycles
in Nature
Section 1: The
Cycles of Matter
Environmental
Science
Chapter 4:
Environmental
Problems and
Solutions
Section 1:
Environmental
Problems
Section 2:
Environmental
Solutions
Environmental
Science
Chapter 4:
Environmental
Problems and
Solutions
Section 1:
Environmental
Problems
Section 2:
Environmental
Solutions
D 20. Explain how solar energy causes water to
cycle through the major earth reservoirs
D 22. Explain how the release of sulfur dioxide
(SO2) into the atmosphere can form acid rain, and
how acid rain affects water sources, organisms and
human-made structures.
D 23. Explain how the accumulation of carbon
dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere increases Earth’s
“greenhouse” effect and may cause climate
changes.
9.9 Some materials
can be recycled, but
others accumulate in
the environment and
may affect the
balance of the Earth
systems
D 24. Explain how the accumulation of mercury,
phosphates and nitrates affects the quality of water
and the organisms that live in rivers, lakes and
oceans.
D 25. Explain how land development, transportation
options and consumption of resources may affect
the environment.
D 26. Describe human efforts to reduce the
consumption of raw materials and improve air and
water quality.
Parents : Please
sign and return this page only. Please keep
the previous pages for your records. Your student will be given
their own copy to keep in their binders.
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