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Integrated Science, Ms. Klarke, Room 2211 Updated August 2011 Syllabus, Grading and Conduct Welcome! Integrated Science is a survey class that will prepare you for the higher level, specialized high school science classes of Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry and Physics. Much of this year's material builds on what you have learned in middle school, but at a more advanced level. Our subjects will be presented in quarter sections, 10 weeks each, as follows: Science Skills First Quarter, 8/8/11 - 10/7/11: Lab Safety Scientific Method Measuring Graphing Area Volume Mean, Median, Mode and Average Motion and Force Atomic Structure Second Quarter, 10/17/11 - 12/21/11: Atomic Structure The Periodic Table Phases of Matter Classification of Matter Chemical Bonds Kinetic Theory of Matter Earth and the Universe Third Quarter, 1/4/11 - 3/16/11: The Universe The Sun-Earth-Moon System Our Solar System Stars Galaxies and the Universe Hubble Expansion of the Universe Geologic Time Geologic Time Scale Determining the Age of Rocks Formation of Earth, Crust, Continents, Atmosphere, Oceans Early Life Dynamic Geology Continental Drift Seafloor Spreading Plate Tectonics Crust-Mantle Relationships Convergent and Divergent Plate Boundaries Volcanoes Earthquakes 1 Ecology Fourth Quarter, 3/26/11 - 5/24/11: Earth's Biosphere Interactions and Interdependence Levels of Organization Producers, Consumers, Food Relationships, Energy Pyramid Nutrient Recycling: Water, Carbon, Nitrogen Ecosystems Climate, Weather and the Greenhouse Effect Global Warming Latitude Populations Density, Growth Curves, Carrying Capacity Limiting Factors (Density-dependent and Density-independent) Humans in the Biosphere Landscape Change Renewable, Nonrenewable and Sustainable Development Land, Forest, Fishery and Air Resources Biodiversity, Habitat Alteration, Pollution, Introduced Species Global Climate Change As you can see, we have a lot to learn! Buena High School's Freshman Science Curriculum is designed to fulfill the objectives of the Arizona Department of Education High School Science Standards http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/contentstandards.asp. These objectives enable Arizona students to achieve a high level of scientific literacy, for informed citizenship, competitive workplace skills and personal exploration driven by curiosity and the joy of learning. Grading Your quarter grades will be based on the number of points accumulated over the quarter. Grade Scale: 90%-100% = A; 80-89% =B; 70-79% =C; 60-69% =D; 59% and below =F. Report cards are issued at the end of every quarter but official transcripts only include first and second semester grades. F.A. Integrated Science is a lab class. Students will be graded on group work in labs and presentations, and individual work in class assignments, homework, an independent project, quizzes, tests and two final exams, one in December and one in May. The finals count 20% toward the grade each quarter. Additional quizzes and tests will count 30%, labs 20% and other assignments 30%. Make-up Tests/Labs Late work will only be accepted per the BHS handbook policy (http://sierravistapublicschools.com/Buena/1569-Students.html). 2 Student Conduct Students are expected to behave appropriately in the classroom. All BHS rules will be strictly enforced in the classroom. All students are expected to contribute in a positive manner to the academic environment in the classroom. Core expectations include the following: 1. Be respectful of yourself, others and your environment. 2. Be responsible—prepared for class, on time and on-task. 3. No food, drink (bottled water is acceptable), or gum at any time. 4. No personal grooming in class (makeup, brushing, combing). Classroom Attendance Successful academic achievement is closely related to attendance. Students are expected to attend class every day and to be on time. The BHS tardy policy will be strictly enforced. Students are expected to be in their seats and prepared to work on the bellwork when the final bell rings. No passes are issued during the first 10 minutes of class or the last 10 minutes of class. Passes will not be issued to go to lockers or to get drinks. Passes will only be issued for urgent reasons. Contact Information I can be e-mailed at [email protected]. My work telephone number is (520) 515-2800. Currently, students and parents/guardians can obtain information on classroom activities, assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests on the internet at the district site (http://sierravistapublicschools.com/Buena/Class/550-Freshman-Integrated-Science). You will be notified when our new online Genesis system is available for grade and assignments checks. My classes work in a blended online environment, Moodle, https://moodle.svps.k12.az.us/login/index.php. You should obtain a password and user name within the first few weeks of school; please contact me if you are not able to access Moodle to review student work by the third week. Let’s make it a great year, together! 3