SCIENCE SYLLABUS FOR MRS. BELL'S CLASSES
GRADES 7TH, 9TH, SCIENCE IV, AND EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
by Mary Jane Bell
August 23, 2004
INCLUDED ARE 7TH, 9TH, SCIENCE IV, AND EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES.
SYLLABUS 2004-2005 VERSION
GRADE LEVEL: NINTH GRADE SCIENCE REQUIRED COURSE
INSTRUCTOR: MRS. BELL
PREREQUISITE: ISCS I AND ISCS II (OR 7TH AND 8TH SCIENCE)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The student is expected to function independently and in group activities. Areas of study include the weather, space, and Earth sciences. Additional and alternate texts may be used to meet State Standards.
BASIC TEXTS: Prentice Hall Science 1994
Copyright: (Order may vary
Dynamic Earth
Exploring Earth’s Weather
Exploring the Universe
The Nature of Scienc
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:
1.
Teaching materials for State Science Standards
2.
Library resources, maps, print material and Internet
3.
NESEN and NASA materials
4.
Instruments for gathering weather data
5.
Supplementary source materials other than the student text
may be assigned.
6.
A climate topic will be assigned as a research topic first
semester
7.
CD-ROM resources
LIBRARY RESEARCH: Library research using printed and computer sources will be assigned on both individual and group projects.
MULTICULTURAL CONCEPTS:
1.
Historical perspective of who did what in science.
2.
Appropriate participation and social interaction skills.
3.
Uniqueness of each individual.
TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
1.
Using equipment properly.
2.
Laser disk use.
3.
Spectral analysis relationships.
4.
Use of the Internet and research tools in the media
center.
5.
Advances in the field of science
EVALUATION:
Students will be responsible for daily assignments of vocabulary words. Complete written sentence answers are required for the section reviews and the chapter assignments. A test or State Standard will be held at the completion of each chapter. Chapter assignments are to be kept in their notebooks, or filed with quizzes and tests in their student folder. The student folder is kept in the science room. Only notebooks and chapter assignments may be taken out of the room to study or organize for testing. The student is responsible for having their notebooks available when required for assignments.
Credit WILL NOT be given for late work, except for excused absences. One zero, or the lowest grade each quarter may be dropped from the student average, as long as the zero was not for cheating or other “handbook” violations. The required research topic reports will not be dropped from the average.
Quizzes, tests, and chapter assignments may not have the same value, tests generally count 100 points and chapter assignments and quiz points vary from 5 points per question to 100 points for the entire assignment. The value of the required research topics will be stated when assigned (usually 200 to 300 points). State Standard Assessments will be counted in the student’s grade. Semester exams count 10% unless notified otherwise. Each quarter counts 45% of the semester grade.
Extra credit work, if given, is made available to all students. Extra credit (bonus points) may be given for quality work on regular assignments.
SYLLABUS 2004-2005 VERSION
GRADE LEVEL: ISCS I SEVENTH GRADE SCIENCE
INSTRUCTOR: MRS. BELL
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
ISCS I emphasizes the study of energy through physical science activities. The program is activity centered, allowing students to develop and test ideas as they work with real equipment and problems. Students will be somewhat self-paced, with deadlines posted.
STUDENT GOALS:
1. The student will understand and use the metric system of measurement.
2.
The student will build, maintain and properly charge a
renewable battery.
3.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the course
concepts through class activities, a notebook record of activities,
tests, quizzes and oral discussions.
4.
The student will spell correctly and write so that answers
are legible. Notebook answers will be recorded as complete
sentences.
5.
The student will demonstrate the ability to work
independently as well as with a partner or in a group.
Partner assignments will change about every two or three weeks.
6.
The student will read and follow directions in carrying out
experiments.
7.
The student will use safety procedures to protect themselves
and classmates.
8.
The student will handle and use equipment properly and
return the equipment to the proper storage area when an activity is
completed.
UNITS OF STUDY SUMMARY
A.
Build, charge and utilize
a battery
B.
Force
C.
Work
D.
Energy
E.
Speed
F.
Mass/weight
G.
Magnetism
H.
Reading scales
I.
Graphing
J.
Measuring in the metric
system using appropriate units
BASIC TEXT:THE NATURAL WORLD by Silver Burdett, 1981.
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: Physics: CINEMA CLASSICS laser disk Additional and alternate materials may be used to meet State Standards
MULTICULTURAL
CONCEPTS:
1.
Present ethnic and historical backgrounds of
scientists.
2.
Contributions of men and women in science.
3.
Treat fellow classmates, lab partners, staff and guests to
the classroom with respect.4.
Inventors and inventions by people with varied skills and
educational backgrounds.
TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE:A.
Proper use of batteries and all equipment
B.
Using calculators and stop watches properly
C.
Correctly using the electronic balance
D.
Using meter sticks, rulers and tape measurers correctly
E.
Using the laser disk
F.
Recording data accurately
EVALUATION:
The student will be responsible for the daily assignments that are written in a notebook. Notebook assignments will be titled and written using complete sentences. All quizzes, assignments and the science notebook are to remain in the science room. Credit will not be given for late work, except for excused absences. One zero, or the lowest grade each quarter may be dropped from the student average, as long as the zero was not for “handbook” violations. The student may still complete late work for non-credit so that they have the experience to complete the next assignment. The State Standard Assessments will be counted as part of the student’s grade. Extra credit work, if given, is made available to all students. The semester exam counts 10% of the semester grade unless notified otherwise. Each quarter counts 45% of the semester grade.
SYLLABUS: 2004-2005GRADE LEVEL: ISCS IV 10-12 SCIENCE
REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS NOT TAKING CHEMISTRY AND/OR PHYSICS
INSTRUCTOR: MRS. BELL
PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF 9-11 SCIENCES OR CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN BIOLOGY.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The student is expected to function independently and in group
activities. Areas of study include
a.
The Nature of
Science
b.
Matter: Building Blocks of
the Universe
c.
Cells: Building Blocks
of Life
d.
Chemistry of Matter
e.
Human Biology and
Health
f.
Motion, Forces,
and Energy
BASIC TEXTS: Texts are Prentice Hall Science 1994 Copyright
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: State Science Standards, Library resources, video tapes, laser discs, print material and Internet sources. Supplementary source materials other than the student text may be assigned. A research topic may be assigned each semester.
MULTICULTURAL
CONCEPTS:
1. Awareness
of the contributions of individuals and cultures, past and present,
to the field of science.
2. Appropriate
participation and social interaction skills.
TECHNOLOGY:
1.
Utilize the resources in the library to research topics in
science.
2.
Use of the laser disk and calculators.
LIBRARY RESEARCH: Library research using printed and computer sources will be assigned on both individual and group projects.
EVALUATION:
Students will be responsible for daily assignments of vocabulary word definitions. Complete written sentences are required for the section reviews and the chapter assignments. A test will be held at the completion of each chapter. Chapter assignments are to be kept in a notebook, or filed with quizzes and tests in their student folder. The student folder is kept in the science room. Only notebooks and chapter assignments may be taken out of the room to study or organize for testing. The student is responsible for having their notebooks available when required for assignments. Credit WILL NOT be given for late work, except for excused absences. One zero, or the lowest grade each quarter may be dropped from the student average, as long as the zero was not for “handbook” violations. The required research topic reports will not be dropped from the average.
Quizzes, tests, and chapter assignments may not have the same value, quizzes and tests generally count 100 points and chapter assignment points vary from 5 points per question to 100 points for the entire assignments. The value of the required research topics will be stated when assigned (usually 200 to 300 points). State Standard Assessments will be counted in the student’s grade. Extra credit work, if given, is made available to all students. Semester exams count 10% unless notified otherwise. Each quarter counts 45% of the semester grade.
SYLLABUS 2004-2005 VERSION
EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE 10-12 GRADE STUDENTS
INSTRUCTOR: MRS. BELL
REQUIREMENT: THIS COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL THE LYONS-DECATURSCIENCEREQUIREMENTSFORSTATE SCIENCE STANDARDS. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EARTH SCIENCES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The student is expected to function independently and in group activities. Areas of study include:
1. An analysis of natural and man-made events that have occurred throughout history. The events will be evaluated from a sphere point of view, with students studying the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and the lithosphere. Students will study the relationships of each sphere and how one event causes another event. Group work will be emphasized.
2. A monthly environmental study based on “A Sand County Almanac” by Aldo Leopold.
3. A historical look at Nebraska through geologic time using “Geology, Geologic Time and Nebraska” by Marvin P. Carlson with emphasis on spheres and the events that possibly caused geologic changes.
BASIC TEXTS: Listed above.
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:
Library resources, video tapes, laser discs, print material and Internet sources. NASA sites and posters will also be used. A research topic will be assigned each quarter.
MULTICULTURAL CONCEPTS:
1.
An awareness of the
contributions of individuals and cultures, past and present, and
how they have affected the spheres.
2.
Appropriate participation and
social interaction skills.
TECHNOLOGY:
1.
Utilize the resources in the
library to research topics.
2.
Use of printed materials.
3.
Use of the laser disk and
videos.
LIBRARY RESEARCH: Use of printed and internet sources will be assigned on both individual and group projects.
EVALUATION:
Students will be responsible for daily assignments. Complete written sentences are required. A test will be held at the completion of each event. Assignments are to be kept in a notebook, or filed with quizzes and tests in their student folder. The student is responsible for having their notebooks available when required for assignments. Credit WILL NOT be given for late work, except for excused absences. One zero, or the lowest grade each quarter may be dropped from the student average, as long as the zero was not for “handbook” violations. The required research topic reports will not be dropped from the average.
Quizzes, tests, daily and weekly assignments may not have the same value, quizzes and tests generally count 100 points and assignment points vary from 5 points per question to 100 points for the entire assignments. The value of the required research topics will be stated when assigned (usually 200 to 300 points). State Standard Assessments will be counted in the student’s grade. Extra credit work, if given, is made available to all students. Semester exams count 10% unless notified otherwise. Each quarter counts 45% of the semester grade.
