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Course Syllabus
Course: Physical Science
Outside Study/Preparation: 2 hours a week
Current Semester/Year: 2014/2015
Instructor: Scott Porter
Email: [email protected]
Website: portermhs.weebly.com
Conference: _______________
Room number: 242
Date last revised: 8/20/2014
Course Description:
Physical science is a high school level course, which satisfies the Ohio Core science graduation requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.603. This section of Ohio law requires a three-unit course with inquiry-based laboratory experience that engages students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information.
Physical science introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further study in other sciences and advanced science disciplines. Physical science comprises the systematic study of the physical world as it relates to fundamental concepts about matter, energy and motion. A unified understanding of phenomena in physical, living, Earth and space systems is the culmination of all previously learned concepts related to chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science, along with historical perspective and mathematical reasoning.
Course Materials:
Required Textbooks: Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science
Supplementary and/or Resource Materials:
· USB-Drive or online access to turn in assignments
· Scientific Calculator (ex. TI-30, TI-89)
· Writing Utensils and Paper
· Graph Paper
Most Common Instruction Methodology Used In This Course: Lecture, Lab, Discussion
Other Accepted Methodologies: Independent Study with Instructor Approval
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. All students must use the following scientific processes with appropriate laboratory safety techniques to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
• Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations;
• Design and conduct scientific investigations
• Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications;
• Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence (critical thinking);
• Recognize and analyze explanations and models; and
• Communicate and support a scientific argument.
2. All students must use scientific processes to construct their knowledge and understanding in the following areas of study:
• The Universe
• Study of Matter
• Energy and Waves
• Forces and Motion
General Education:
The objectives of this course support the following General Education Goals:
· Communication
· Critical Thinking
· Independent, life-long learning
· Science and Technology
Method of Evaluating Student Performance:
· Laboratory Reports
· Quizzes and Tests
· Projects and Presentations
· Midterm & Final Exam (20% each)
Student Characteristics:
Week Textbook Resources
1. Introduction to Course
· Effective Study Strategies
· Rules & Guidelines
· Syllabus
· Lab Safety, Measurement, Critical Thinking
2-7. The Universe (U.PS) Unit 8
· (U.PS.14.) History of the universe
· (U.PS.15.) Galaxy formation
· (U.PS.16.) Stars
o Formation; stages of evolution
o Fusion in stars
8-17. Study of Matter (SM.PS.) Units 4, 5, 6
· (SM.PS.1.) Classification of Matter
o Heterogeneous vs. homogeneous
o Properties (chemical & physical)
o States of matter and its changes
· (SM.PS.2.) Atoms
o Models of the atom (components)
o Ions (cations and anions)
o Isotopes
· (SM.PS.3.) Periodic Trends of the Elements
o Periodic Law
o Representative groups
· (SM.PS.4.) Bonding and Compounds
o Bonding (ionic and covalent)
o Nomenclature
· (SM.PS.5.) Reactions of Matter
o Chemical reactions
o Nuclear reactions
Week Textbook Resources
18. Midterm Exams Units 4, 5, 6, 8
19-27. Energy and Waves (EW.PS) Units 2 & 3
· (EW.PS.6.) Conservation of Energy
o Quantifying Kinetic Energy
o Quantifying Gravitational Potential Energy
o Energy is relative
· (EW.PS.7.) Transfer and Transformation of Energy (including work)
· (EW.PS.8.) Waves
o Characteristics (speed, wavelength, frequency)
o Behavior
o Energy transfer
o Refraction, Reflection, Diffraction, Absorption, Superposition
o Doppler shift
· (EW.PS.9.) Thermal energy
· (EW.PS.10.) Electricity
o Movement of electrons
o Current
o Electric potential (voltage)
o Resistors and transfer of energy
28-35. Forces and Motion (FM.PS) Unit 1
· (FM.PS.11.) Motion
o Introduction to one-dimensional vectors
o Displacement, velocity (including constant, average and instantaneous), and acceleration
o Interpreting position vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs
· (FM.PS.12.) Forces
o Force diagrams
o Types of forces (gravity, friction, normal, tension)
o Field model for forces at a distance
· (FM.PS.13.) Dynamics (how forces affect motion)
o Objects at rest
o Objects moving with constant velocity
o Accelerating objects
36. Final Exams Units 1-6 & 8
This Schedule is Subject to Change
Course: Physical Science
Outside Study/Preparation: 2 hours a week
Current Semester/Year: 2014/2015
Instructor: Scott Porter
Email: [email protected]
Website: portermhs.weebly.com
Conference: _______________
Room number: 242
Date last revised: 8/20/2014
Course Description:
Physical science is a high school level course, which satisfies the Ohio Core science graduation requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.603. This section of Ohio law requires a three-unit course with inquiry-based laboratory experience that engages students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information.
Physical science introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further study in other sciences and advanced science disciplines. Physical science comprises the systematic study of the physical world as it relates to fundamental concepts about matter, energy and motion. A unified understanding of phenomena in physical, living, Earth and space systems is the culmination of all previously learned concepts related to chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science, along with historical perspective and mathematical reasoning.
Course Materials:
Required Textbooks: Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science
Supplementary and/or Resource Materials:
· USB-Drive or online access to turn in assignments
· Scientific Calculator (ex. TI-30, TI-89)
· Writing Utensils and Paper
· Graph Paper
Most Common Instruction Methodology Used In This Course: Lecture, Lab, Discussion
Other Accepted Methodologies: Independent Study with Instructor Approval
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. All students must use the following scientific processes with appropriate laboratory safety techniques to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
• Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations;
• Design and conduct scientific investigations
• Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications;
• Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence (critical thinking);
• Recognize and analyze explanations and models; and
• Communicate and support a scientific argument.
2. All students must use scientific processes to construct their knowledge and understanding in the following areas of study:
• The Universe
• Study of Matter
• Energy and Waves
• Forces and Motion
General Education:
The objectives of this course support the following General Education Goals:
· Communication
· Critical Thinking
· Independent, life-long learning
· Science and Technology
Method of Evaluating Student Performance:
- A (100-90) B (89-80) C (79-70) D (69-60) F (59-0)
· Laboratory Reports
· Quizzes and Tests
· Projects and Presentations
· Midterm & Final Exam (20% each)
Student Characteristics:
- Characteristics of an A student - Student has completed all assignments with exceptional effort. Student shows a mastery of material by excelling on tests, reports, composition notebook and class work. Assignments are well organized and colorful. The student shows motivation and is an independent learner. Student follows directions, participates in class, and has good attendance.
- Characteristics of a B student – Student has completed all assignments with above average effort. The student performs consistently well on tests, projects and class assignments. Assignments are complete and well-illustrated. Student needs little direction and is thorough in completing assignments. Student participates in class and has good attendance.
- Characteristics of a C student – Student completes a majority of assignments with average effort. Assignments show an average level of mastery. Assignments may not include many details, with average effort and information. Student participates in class irregularly.
- Characteristics of a D student – Student did not master the skills necessary to achieve the levels A, B, or C. Student did not always follow detail and needs supervision. Student completes assignments; work completed is low quality with error and omissions.
Week Textbook Resources
1. Introduction to Course
· Effective Study Strategies
· Rules & Guidelines
· Syllabus
· Lab Safety, Measurement, Critical Thinking
2-7. The Universe (U.PS) Unit 8
· (U.PS.14.) History of the universe
· (U.PS.15.) Galaxy formation
· (U.PS.16.) Stars
o Formation; stages of evolution
o Fusion in stars
8-17. Study of Matter (SM.PS.) Units 4, 5, 6
· (SM.PS.1.) Classification of Matter
o Heterogeneous vs. homogeneous
o Properties (chemical & physical)
o States of matter and its changes
· (SM.PS.2.) Atoms
o Models of the atom (components)
o Ions (cations and anions)
o Isotopes
· (SM.PS.3.) Periodic Trends of the Elements
o Periodic Law
o Representative groups
· (SM.PS.4.) Bonding and Compounds
o Bonding (ionic and covalent)
o Nomenclature
· (SM.PS.5.) Reactions of Matter
o Chemical reactions
o Nuclear reactions
Week Textbook Resources
18. Midterm Exams Units 4, 5, 6, 8
19-27. Energy and Waves (EW.PS) Units 2 & 3
· (EW.PS.6.) Conservation of Energy
o Quantifying Kinetic Energy
o Quantifying Gravitational Potential Energy
o Energy is relative
· (EW.PS.7.) Transfer and Transformation of Energy (including work)
· (EW.PS.8.) Waves
o Characteristics (speed, wavelength, frequency)
o Behavior
o Energy transfer
o Refraction, Reflection, Diffraction, Absorption, Superposition
o Doppler shift
· (EW.PS.9.) Thermal energy
· (EW.PS.10.) Electricity
o Movement of electrons
o Current
o Electric potential (voltage)
o Resistors and transfer of energy
28-35. Forces and Motion (FM.PS) Unit 1
· (FM.PS.11.) Motion
o Introduction to one-dimensional vectors
o Displacement, velocity (including constant, average and instantaneous), and acceleration
o Interpreting position vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs
· (FM.PS.12.) Forces
o Force diagrams
o Types of forces (gravity, friction, normal, tension)
o Field model for forces at a distance
· (FM.PS.13.) Dynamics (how forces affect motion)
o Objects at rest
o Objects moving with constant velocity
o Accelerating objects
36. Final Exams Units 1-6 & 8
This Schedule is Subject to Change