Course Syllabus

Physical Science Syllabus

2019-2020

Instructor Information

Ms. Anna Gorat

Papillion-LaVista High School (Room 206)

402 E. Centennial Road

Papillion, NE 68046

402-898-0400

agorat@paplv.org

 

Textbook

Physical Science with Earth Science; Glencoe, McGraw-Hill, 2009 http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078802482/index.html

Course Description

Physical Science is the study of matter and energy and the relationship of each to the other.  This class will give students a broad background in both Physics and Chemistry.  Physics topics will include motion, force, energy, waves, and energy transfer in earth systems.  Topics covered in Chemistry are classification of matter, atomic structure, periodic table, and chemical reactions. 

Class Rules and Expectations

1. Be prepared to be an active learner in class EVERYDAY. This means..

• Get to class on time. If you are not in your seat when the bell rings, you are tardy.
• Come to class prepared everyday with your student planner, #2 pencil, and any homework. No locker passes will be given.
• Follow beginning of class instructions posted on the front board.
• Keep track of assignments and due dates using your planner.
• Ask questions and participate in class activities.

2. Be respectful towards all teachers, students, staff, property, and yourself. Harassment, bullying, or teasing of any sort will not be tolerated.
3. No cell phones allowed in class. If a cell phone is visible in the classroom, you will be asked to place your phone on the instructor’s desk for the remainder of the class period.
4. All safety instructions must be followed.
5. Food will not be allowed in the classroom. Drinks must have a lid and cannot be a distraction to learning.

Grading

Regular attendance is essential for success in this course. Grades will be based on 70% summative assessment (unit exams and finals) and 30% formative assessment (lab, quiz, and homework).  It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of missing work and communicate with the instructor to ensure that assignments are completed in a timely fashion.  Each semester grade will be based on a running total.

NOTE: 10% of total points awarded will be deducted for each day an assignment is late.

Daily and Weekly Schedules

Access to daily and weekly schedules will be available on Canvas, accessible through the PLHS website. Throughout the week, the predicted schedule may change. This will be communicated to students in class. Homework and important dates will be posted in the classroom for students to record in their planners.

Physical Science Tentative Topic Breakdown

1^st Semester (Fall 2019)

Unit              Unit Title                                            Chapter            Sections

1                      The Nature of Science                    1                      1.1-1.3

2                      Motion                                                     3                      3.1-3.2

3                      Forces                                                      3, 4                 3.3, 4.1-4.3

4                      Energy                                                     5, 6                 5.1-5.2, 6.1

5                      Waves                                                     10, 15           10.1-10.3, 15.1-15.2

2^nd Semester (Spring 2020)

Unit                  Unit Title                                         Chapter           Sections

6                      Heat and Earth Science             9, 12, 17            9.1-9.3, 12.3, 17.2

7                      Classification of Matter             18                        18.1-18.2

8                      Properties of Atom                       19, 25                19.2, 19.2, 25.1, 25.3

9                      The Periodic Table                         19                        19.3

10                    Chemical Bonds                             22                        22.1-22.3

11                    Chemical Reactions                     23                        23.1-23.4