Physical with Earth Science

Course S241

Ms. Plassmann’s

Course Guidelines

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

Welcome back from your summer slumber! I hope you are as excited for the new school year as I amJ. The texts we will be using are Reviewing Intermediate Level Science by AMSCO publications and Physical Science with Earth Science by Glencoe Science.

This year’s science course is very different from the science that you studied last year. It will be a combination of Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, as well as Biology Review.  Chemistry is the study of matter and its characteristic properties.  Physics is the relationship that exists between matter and energy.  Earth Science includes all processes that effect Earth’s land, air and water.  All of these subjects include the study of matter and its relationship to different forms of energy.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time throughout the school year at the school (227-1700 ext 20151) or email me anytime at Colette.Plassmann@wcsdny.org which is the preferred method of communication. I look forward to working with you and your student this year. Science Rocks!!

            Sincerely,

            Colette Plassmann

Course Outline 

* Covid outline will put Unit 4 ahead of Unit 2 and 3

Unit 1 – Metric System and Measurements

Unit 2 – Chemistry

            - Matter        

Unit 3 – Physics:

           - Heat

           - Magnetism and Electricity

           - Energy

           - Motion and Machines

Unit 4 – Earth Science:

           - Earth’s Surface

            - Forces that Change Earth’s Surface

            - Weather and Climate

            - Astronomy

Unit 5 – ILS Exam Review

Unit 6 – Extension Project

Grading

Tests and Quizzes (may be unannounced)                                                25%

Class/homework Assignments                                                                 25%

Graded Labs                                                                                          25%

Class Participation and Contribution to Learning Environment                     25%

Student Responsibilities

1. Be in class on time. You are late if you are not in your seat with your notebook out and ready to start work when the second bell rings.
2. Come prepared for class and lab. That means do reading and/or prelab assignments before you come to class.
3. Have an up to date and organized notebook, it will be checked and graded quarterly.
4. Have a complete and acceptable lab portfolio. (This will be kept in class)
5. Make up work – when you are absent, I expect work to be made up with few exceptions. You are responsible to ask me for the work missed.

Classroom Citizenship

1. You are expected to respect and treat every person in the class fairly and courteously.
2. Raise your hand if you have a question or comment, do not interrupt by shouting out.
3. Do not leave your seat or talk without permission, unless there is an emergency.
4. You will leave your desk clean and clear, especially after labs.
5. Remember that the bell does not dismiss you, the teacher does… (so be sure your equipment is in the proper places by the end of class).

Supplies (You Should Have These Every Day)

2 Pens, 2 Pencils (MUST be #2), spiral notebook for notes, large three ring binder

(to fit spiral notebook and handouts), scientific calculator, colored pencils, your lab book, and text book.

                        Student’s Signature________________________________

                        Parent’s Signature_________________________________