Physical Science Syllabus

Mrs. Milwood's Class

Text: Prentice Hall Physical Science Concepts in Action, Wysession, Frank, and Yancopoulos.

Materials Required: text, paper, 3-ring binder with 3 section dividers (labeled bellringers, notes, and homework), writing utensils, and colored pencils.
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Lab: Laboratory experiences are funded by your donations. We request a $30 donation from each student to cover lab expenses. Participation in laboratory experiments is a privilege. As always, students' safety is the most important factor to all laboratory experiences. All students are required to make a 100 on a lab safety test and bring back a signed safety contract before the first lab. Failure to comply with ALL safety rules will result in an alternative assignments, disciplinary action, and further suspension from laboratory participation.

Tests and Quizzes: Vital information will be cumulative on all tests and quizzes. Test dates will be announced regularly. Quiz dates will not normally be announced, "cramming" is not recommended. Studying steadily throughout the course will result in superior grades.

Grading: The course final grade will be calculated from the two nine weeks averages (40% each) and the cumulative course final exam (20%). Nine week average will be calculated as follows: 40% Quizzes/Tests, 30% Lab, and 30% Classwork/Homework.

Class Rules:

Extra Help: I will be available to offer extra help at 7:30 each morning and by appointment in the afternoons. I am working to set up a class website and blog where you may also post questions. I will send home an announcement when it is ready. Also, please feel free to email me with any questions. I will send out my email address as soon as it is available.

Attendance and Make-up Work: Review the Student Code of Conduct for county attendance and make-up work policies. It is the student's responsibility to obtain and complete any missed work within the time they are permitted. Anywork not completed will receive a grade of zero. Work missed during unexcused absences will receive a grade of zero.

Cheating: Any student caught cheating on ANY assignment will receive a 0 for that assignment and will NOT be allowed to make-up the assignment.

Behavior Problems: If a student misbehaves in class, he or she will receive demerits as listed in the Student Code of Conduct. For subsequent offenses, students will be given a written assignment in addition to demerits, and their parents will be contacted.

Bathroom: At the beginning of semester the students will receive ONE bathroom credit card. The student must have the card in order to leave the classroom. The card will have five holes that can be punched throughout the semester. At the end of the semester the card may be redeemed for homework points. Punched holes are worth 2 points each and un-punched holes are worth 4 points each.

Bonus Points: Periodically I will give an optional assignment that may be completed for extra points. It is the students' choice to complete or not to complete the assignment. DO NOT wait until the end of the year and then ask for bonus points.

Scope & Sequence

Text Reference Objective Approximate Date
Chapter 1:

1.1 What is Science
1.2 Using a Scientific Approach
1.3 Measurement
1.4 Presenting Scientific Data

   August 7


To


August 12
Chapter 5:

5.1 Organizing the Elements
5.2 The Modern Periodic Table
5.3 Representative Groups

 

 ACOS 1: Recognize periodic trends of elements, including the number of valence electrons, atomic size, and reactivity.
  • Categorizing elements as metals, nonmetals, metalloids, and noble gases
  • Differentiating between families and periods
  • Using atomic number and mass number to identify isotopes
 August 13

To

August 26
Chapter 6:

6.1 Ionic Bonding
6.2 Covalent Bonding
6.3 Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas
6.4 The Structure of Metals

 ACOS 3: Contrast the formation of ionic and covalent bonds based on the transfer or sharing of valence electrons
  • Demonstrating the formation of positive and negative monatomic ions by using electron dot diagrams

ACOS 4: Use nomenclature and chemical formulas to write balanced chemical equations

 August 27

To

September 9
Chapter 7:

7.1 Describing Reactions
7.2 Type of Reactions
7.3 Energy Changes in Reactions
7.4 Reaction Rates
7.5 Equilibrium

 ACOS 4: Use nomenclature and chemical formulas to write balanced chemical equations
  • Explaining the law of conservation of matter
  • Identifying chemical reactions as composition, decomposition, single replacement, or double replacement
  • Defining the role of electrons in chemical reactions

ACOS 5: Describe physical and chemical changes in terms of endothermic and exothermic processes

 September 10

To

September 18
Chapter 8:

8.1 Formation of Solutions
8.2 Solubility and Concentration
8.3 Properties of Acids and Bases
8.4 Strength of Acids and Bases

 ACOS 2: Identify solutions in terms of components, solubility, concentration, and conductivity
  • Comparing saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions
  • Comparing characteristics of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes
  • Describing factors that affect solubility and rate of solution, including nature of solute and solvent, temperature, agitation, surface area, and pressure on gases
 September 19

To

September 30
Chapter 10:

10.1 Radioactivity
10.2 Rates of Nuclear Decay
10.3 Artificial Transmutation
10.4 Fission and Fusion

 ACOS 11: Describe the nuclear composition of unstable isotopes and the resulting changes to their nuclear composition
  • Identifying types of nuclear emissions, including alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma radiation
  • Differentiating between fission and fusion
  • Identifying uses and possible negative side effects of nuclear technology
 October 1

To

October 7
Chapter 11:

11.1 Distance and Displacement
11.2 Speed and Velocity
11.3 Acceleration

 ACOS 7: Relate velocity, acceleration, and kinetic energy to mass, distance, force, and time
  • Interpreting graphic representation of velocity versus time and distance versus time
  • Solving problems for velocity, acceleration, force, work, and power
 October 8

To

October 16
Chapter 12:

12.1 Forces
12.2 Newton's First and Second Laws of
        Motion
12.3 Newton's Third Law of Motion and
        Momentum
12.4 Universal Forces

 ACOS 7: Relate velocity, acceleration, and kinetic energy to mass, distance, force, and time
  • Solving problems for velocity, acceleration, force, work, and power
  • Describing action and reaction forces, inertia, acceleration, momentum, and friction in terms of Newton's three laws of motion
  • Determining the resultant of collinear forces acting on a body

ACOS 6: Identify characteristics of gravitational, electromagnetic, and nuclear forces

 October 17

To

October 24
Chapter 14:

14.1 Work and Power
14.2 Work and Machines
14.3 Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency
14.4 Simple Machines

 ACOS 7: Relate velocity, acceleration, and kinetic energy to mass, distance, force, and time
  • Solving problems for velocity, acceleration, force, work, and power
  • Solving problems for efficiency and mechanical advantage of simple machines
 October 28

To

October 31
Chapter 15:

15.1 Energy and Its Forms
15.2 Energy Conversion and Conservation
15.3 Energy Resources

 ACOS 8: Relate the law of conservation of energy to transformations of potential energy, kinetic energy, and thermal energy
  • Relating simple formulas to the calculation of potential energy, kinetic energy, and work
 November 3

To

November 7
Chapter 16:

16.1 Thermal Energy and Matter
16.2 Heat and Thermodynamics

 ACOS 8: Relate the law of conservation of energy to transformations of potential energy, kinetic energy, and thermal energy
  • Identifying the relationship between thermal energy and the temperature of a sample of matter
  • Describing the flow of thermal energy between two samples of matter
  • Explaining how thermal energy is transferred by radiation, conduction, and convection
 November 12

To

November 14
Chapter 17:

17.1 Mechanical Waves
17.2 Properties of Mechanical Waves
17.3 Behavior of Waves
17.4 Sound and Hearing

 ACOS 9: Compare methods of energy transfer by mechanical and electromagnetic waves
  • Distinguishing between transverse and longitudinal mechanical waves
  • Relating physical properties of sound and light to wave characteristics
 November 17

To

November 21
Chapter 18:

18.1 Electromagnetic Waves
18.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
18.3 Behavior of Light
18.4 Color

 ACOS 9: Compare methods of energy transfer by mechanical and electromagnetic waves
  • Distinguishing between tranverse and longitudinal mechanical waves
  • Relating physical properties of sound and light to wave characteristics
 November 24

To

December 2
Chapter 20:

20.1 Electric Charge and Static Electricity
20.2 Electric Current
20.3 Electric Circuits
20.4 Electronic Devices

 ACOS 10: Explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism
  • Differentiating between induction and conduction
  • Identifying mechanical, magnetic, and chemical methods used to create an electrical charge
  • Describing electrical circuits in terms of Ohm's Law
 December 3

To

December 9
Chapter 21:

21.1 Magnets and Magnetic Fields
21.2 Electromagnetism
21.3 Electrical Energy Generation And
        Transmission

 ACOS 10: Explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism
  • Identifying mechanical, magnetic, and chemical methods used to create an electrical charge
 December 10

To

December15
Review for Final Exam   December 16