|
GRADES
Course
topics
Integrated Science II
Welcome to Integrated Science II, the second course in a
two year sequence which incorporates concepts from Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, and Earth Science. This is
a college preporatory course that with Integrated
Science I satisfies the two year science
graduation requirement and a combined one year of lab science for
university “A-G” list. This is an
exciting course which has an investigative nature. We will complete many labs, activities,
projects, reports, and presentations involving course concepts.
Follow these tips for
success:
- Follow
directions
- Be
in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings
 Follow
all safety rules- Be
respectful of others
- Do
your best work
- Do
not bring food or drinks to class
Consequences of not
following the rules:
- Warning
- Loss
of participation points
- Student
/ Teacher conference
- Detention
- Parent
contact
- Referral
to Counselor or Administrator
Class preparation:
The following materials will
be required in class each day:
ü
Interactive science notebook – we will set
this up the first week of class. You
will need a single subject spiral with 100 pages, preferably with 3 holes
and no perforated pages.
ü
A 3 ring binder or section for this class in
a binder for handouts
ü
Class workbooks (first book is free, but a
fee will be charged to replace lost books)
ü
Pen (blue or black), pencil, and calculator
ü
Colored pencils and/or markers and glue may
sometimes be needed at home
Participation:
Since this class is activity
oriented, participation is extremely important. This importance will be reflected in a
participation grade. A student can
earn 100 points for each three week period.
Students earn daily points by being prepared and actively
participating in class activities.
Points will be deducted for tardies,
absences, or disruptive behaviors.
Excellence will be rewarded with extra points.
Attendance:
Your attendance in class will
play an important role in how successful you are in Science. Much of the class will involve labs, activities,
and group work which can be difficult or impossible to make up. If you are not there to participate, you
will not earn participation points for that day.
- Work
assigned during an excused absence can be made up for full
credit. You have the same
number of days absent to make up the work.
- It
is your responsibility to get the assignments and arrange a time to
make up the work. Check the
class website and/or use a study buddy are recommendations.
- If
you attend Science tutoring after school or Saturday School,
complete, and turn in all missed assignments after an excused absence
your participation points will not be deducted.
Tardy Policy:
There will be a deduction of 5
participation points for each unexcused tardy. The school tardy policy as outlined in
the RBV Student Handbook will be followed.
Grading Policy:
Grades will be based on points
earned by completion of all class assignments and participation. Grades will be computed as a percentage
of points earned out of the total possible points and will be based on the
following scale:
A 90 – 100%
B 80 - 89%
C 70 – 79%
D 60 – 69 %
F below 60%
- Most
assignments are completed in class.
Homework will vary from one to three days a week.
- If
an assignment is to be turned in after the due date, it must be
complete. Late work will be
penalized 10% for each day it is late.
Once an assignment has been graded and returned to the class it
can no longer be submitted as late work.
- Additional
help is available during lunch or after school. Also there is science tutoring
offered on Thursdays in room 129 from 2:30 – 3:30.
Citizenship:
O Comes to class prepared,
participates in class, no tardies
S Follows rules, comes prepared, up
to one tardy
N Disrupts class, not prepared for
class, two or more tardies
U Constantly disrupts the learning
process of others, unsafe lab behavior
Extra Credit:
Extra credit
assignments will be offered at various times throughout the year. Extra credit will be applied to the
overall class grade and not individual assignments.
This is required to remain in your Science notebook for
reference throughout the year.
. I’m looking forward to a
great year.
Thanks!
Mrs.
Rosen
Integrated
Science II Course Topics
Cellular BIOLOGY and
Biochemistry
Viruses and Bacteria
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Cell Organelle
Structure/Function
DNA – RNA – Protein Synthesis
Organic Chemistry
Cell Division – Mitosis and
Meiosis
Genetics
CHEMISTRY and SCIENTIFIC
METHODS
Balancing Equations
Solution Chemistry
Scientific Reasoning
PHYSICS
Motion – Speed and
Acceleration
Newton’s Laws
Kinetic and Potential Energy
(G.P.E.)
Momentum
EARTH SCIENCE
-Cosmology
-Climate and Weather
|
