Course Syllabus and Grading Policy Course Objectives SCIENCE ·Identify and apply the steps in the Scientific method during scientific investigation and write a lab report. ·Develop an understanding of the Earth, its history, composition, and formative processes, and an understanding of the solar system and the universe. ·Develop both skills and content knowledge necessary to be scientifically literate members of the community. ·Identify individual, cultural and technological contributions to scientific knowledge. ·Understand the impact of science and technology on human activity and the environment. ·Understand the characteristics of living things, the diversity of life, and how organisms and populations change over time in terms of biological adaptation and genetics.
GEOGRAPHY · Construct maps, charts, and graphs to locate physical and cultural features around the world. · Interpret thematic maps, charts, and graphs for geographic information around the world. · Describe a variety of world regions and why they change. · Analyze how economic, social, and physical features/resources influence where people choose to live. · Describe patterns of cultural and economic characteristics of a region/place over time.
Academic Expectations Study Skills:Students need to come to class ready to learn with the necessary materials: composition notebook, loose leaf paper, pencils and textbook. Daily homework: Reviewing concepts learned in class should be a priority in addition to any assigned work. Class Participation/Labs:Class participation and labs are essential to the learning process.Students are expected to participate by actively listening, asking and answering questions, contributing to group discussions/labs and completing all assignments.
Classroom Responsibilities Be on time Be prepared Respect others opinions and property Respect all school policies as stated in the district handbook Classroom Consequences Warning In/out of class - Time for reflection Lunch Recess Detention Office Referral Grading Policy Assessments:Students will be tested for understanding with periodic tests /quizzes usually once in 2-3 weeks, Socratic discussions and participation in class. Notebooks:Students are to have a composition notebook for the purpose of taking notes and science journaling and for writing Lab reports. Notebooks will be gradedfor organization and completion in the last week of each quarter. Progress: Grades can be accessed on Powerschool. Please use Parent/Student login information for access. If you have any questions, comments or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to contact me by voice mail 623-376-3767 or via email [email protected]