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Chisum High School Physics Syllabus
Teacher: Mr. Gerry Young
Room: Science 3
Email: [email protected]
Course description:
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In Physics, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and
make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.
Students study a variety of topics that include: laws of motion; changes within physical systems and
conservation of energy and momentum; forces; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and
atomic, nuclear, and quantum physics.
Students who successfully complete Physics will acquire factual knowledge within a conceptual framework,
practice experimental design and interpretation, work collaboratively with colleagues, and develop critical
thinking skills
Required Materials/ Supplies
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Students are required to bring the following materials to class daily:
o Text Book – Physics – Principles and Problem
o Pens or Pencils – black or blue ink only
o Notebook Paper
o School issued or personal calculator
o Folder or notebook to hold papers and notes
o On occasion, students will need map pencils and graph paper
Grading Policy
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Policy followed as stated in Student Handbook
Grades will consist of 50% daily and 50% Test.
Minimum of 7 daily grades and 3 test grades per grade reporting period
A Science Article Report will be due the 4th Thursday of each Six Weeks
Late Papers
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Daily grades that are 1 day late = 80% of possible grade
Daily grades that are 2 days late = 0 for grade
Chisum ISD has a homework policy that does not accept late work. Homework that is one day late will have 20
pts. deducted. Homework that is over one day late will not be accepted, and a grade of zero will be recorded.
Extra Credit -------NONE
Retesting Policy
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Students may retest on most tests, except for six weeks tests and semester tests. Retests will only be available if
students have no missing homework assignments; failure to complete even one assignment will forfeit the right
to retest, so take homework seriously.
The original test grade will be averaged with the retest grade for the adjusted grade. There will be only one
chance to retest and it must be within three school days. For example, if the original test was on Tuesday,
students have until Friday afternoon to retest. Students may only retest on one test per six weeks.
Retest cannot be taken during regular class time. Students must retest before or after school, during CSI or
Study hall.
Absentee/leave early policy
Test
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Test must be taken the day they are administered, if absent on day of test then students will take upon first
day returned.
If student leaves early due to E-day, the student is required to take test earlier in the day or make other
arrangements.
Projects
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If a project is due on an E-day, students must turn work in early or before they leave. Turning in the project
the next day will be counted late.
Homework
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Homework that was assigned is also due on an E-day. Students must turn it in before they leave. If absent
they will have the same amount of days missed to complete assignment.
Students are responsible for getting missed work. I, as the teacher, will not hunt students down to give out missed
work.
Class Room Procedures
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Go the Restroom before entering my class
Put back pack/purse on desk at front of room
Turn in previous assignments in proper locations
Have supplies at assigned seat
Be in seat before tardy bell.
Copy objective/warm up question in notebook
Be ready to Listen and Learn
Class Room Rules
3 B’s for Me
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Be on Time
Be Prepared
Be Respectful
Course Outline 1st Semester
1st six weeks
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4th six weeks
Chapter 1- Physics toolkit
Chapter 2 – Representing Motion
Chapter 3 – Accelerated Motion
Chapter 4 –Force in One Dimension
2nd six weeks
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Chapter 5 –Displacement and Force in Two
Dimensions
Chapter 6 – Motion in Two Dimensions
Chapter 7- Gravitation
Chapter 8 – Rotational Motion
3rd six weeks
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Course Outline 2nd Semester
Chapter 9 –Momentum and Its
Conservation
Chapter 10 – Energy, work Machines
Chapter 11 – Energy and Its Conservation
Chapter 12 – Thermal Energy
Chapter 13 – States of Matter
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Chapter 20 –Static Electricity
Chapter21 – Electric Fields
Chapter 22 –Current Electricity
Chapter 23 – Series and Parallel Circuits
Chapter24 – Magnetic Fields
Chapter 25 – Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 26 – Electromagnetism
5th Six Weeks
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Chapter 14 – Vibrations and Waves
Chapter 15 – Sound
Chapter 16 –Fundamentals of Light
Chapter 17 – Reflection Mirrors
Chapter 18 – Refraction and Lenses
6th Six Weeks
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Research -- Physicists Biographies
Chapter 27 – Quantum Theory
Chapter28 – The Atom
Chapter 29 – Solid State Electronics
Chapter 30 – Nuclear and Particle Physics
Course Outline is tentative and may be changed due to unforeseen Reasons
Mr. Young
Physics, IPC
Parents,
School is in session once again, and I am looking forward to having your child in my classroom. I want
to thank you for the opportunity to teach your student in my class. Chisum ISD is dedicated to you and your
student, and we are striving diligently to give your child a quality education.
I wanted to take this opportunity to inform you of some of the features our school has to offer. You are
now able to view your children’s grades from our website www.chisumisd.org. All you need is a secure pin #
which can be obtained through the high school office. Another feature is the teacher web pages from the same
web site www.chisumisd.org. You can see what your student is going to be covering for the whole week. To
access my page, all you have to do is click on Schools, then click the “High School” link, next go to class list
and scroll over to see list, at the bottom of the list is my name (Gerry Young). You and your child will see my
lesson plans for an entire week and will be able to determine if your student has any tests, quizzes or homework
problems that you would like to be aware of for the following week. I will also be following the scope and
sequence as established by cscope which is also available from my teacher web page.
CISD has a homework policy that does not accept late work. Homework that is one day late will have
20 pts deducted. Homework that is over one day late will not be accepted, and a grade of zero will be recorded.
I anticipate this being a great year for CHS, and we are always motivated to improve and excel in
everything that we do. Once again thank you and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I
am available after school, but by appointment only. The best way to reach me by email, my school email is
[email protected].
Sincerely
Gerry Young
Science Field Work Release Form
Chisum High School
Student’s name:__________________________________
The above student has my permission to participate in scientific field studies around the Chisum High School campus,
including the areas of field and creek lying along the edges of the campus. I understand that safety precautions will
be taken, and that all students are expected to follow proper field trip guidelines. Behavior issues will result in
disciplinary action, with possible exclusion from further outings.
I acknowledge that Chisum High School and the participating staff are not responsible for any accidents or injuries.
Notice will be given prior to any outings so that proper clothing may be worn.
Parent or Guardian: ________________________________
(Printed)
Parent or Guardian: ________________________________
(Signature)
Date: ___________________________________________
If you have any questions please feel free to email me or call me at the school.
Please sign and return this page. Thank you, Gerry Young
By signing this, I (parent/student), am acknowledging I have read and I understand the requirements and
expectations of this class.
Student signature: _______________________________________________________________
Student Name (Printed) : ___________________________________________________________
Parent signature: ________________________________________________________________
Day phone contact #:_____________________________________________
Parent Email address: _____________________________________________________