NAME:
Ms. Vega
SCHOOL:
Miami Carol City Senior High
CLASS:
Physical Science/ Chemistry I
SCHOOL PHONE:
305-6215681
Ms. Vega is available for parents to make appointment for conferences or for
any concern regarding this course. Parents can reach me at 305 621 5681 or
leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible or click
on the email tab at the top of this page and send me an email. It is
important to update parents phone numbers and address in order to have an
effective Teacher-Parents communication.
The mission of The Integrated Science class is to develop student abilities
and to enrich student understanding of science by exposing our students to
science experiences in a form that engages them in the active construction
of
ideas and explanations that enhance their opportunities to develop the
abilities of doing science.
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to develop and apply basic
to the study of chemistry, physics, earth science and Biology and their
relationship to each other; to provide the students the opportunity to
understand, and recognize science as both a process of gaining knowledge,
and
the organized body of knowledge gained by this process. The scientific
process is the systematic acquisition of new knowledge about a system. This
systematic acquisition is generally the scientific method, and the system is
generally nature. Science is also the scientific knowledge that has been
systematically acquired by this scientific process.
Sunshine State Standards to be addressed:
At the end of the first marking period the student:
SC.H.1.4 Apply knowledge of the nature of science and scientific habits of
mind to solve problems, and employ safe and effective use of laboratory
technologies.
SC.H.2.4.1 Know that scientist assume that the universe is a vast system in
which basic rules exist that may range from very simple to complex, but that
scientists operate on the belief that the rules can be discovered by careful
systematic study.
SC.H.1.4.1 Knows that investigations are conducted to explore new phenomena,
to check on previous results, to test how well a theory predicts, and to
compare different theories.
S.C.B.1.4.1 Understands how knowledge of energy is fundamental to all the
scientific disciplines ( e.g the energy required for biological processes in
living organisms and the energy required for the building, erosion, and
rebuilding of the Earth ).
SC.E.1.4.1 Understands the relation between events on Earth and the
movements
of the Earth, its moon, the other planets, and the sun.
SC.C.1.4.1 Knows that all motion is relative to whatever frame of reference
is chosen and that there is no absolute frame of reference from which to
observe all motion.
S.C.C.2.4.1 Knows that acceleration due to gravitational force is
proportional to mass and inversely proportional to the square of the
distance
between the objects.
S.C.B.1.4.1 Understands how knowledge of energy is fundamental to all
scientific disciplines ( e.g., the energy required for biological processes
in living organisms and the energy required for the building, erosion, and
rebuilding of the Earth.
SC.A.1.4.3 The student knows that a change from one phase of matter to
another involves a gain or loss of energy.
SC.D.1.4.1 Knows how climate patterns on Earth result from an interplay of
many factors. (Earth’s topography, its rotation on its axis, solar
radiation,
the transfer of heat energy where the atmosphere interfaces with land and
oceans, and wind and ocean currents.
SC.D.2.4.1 Understands the interconnectedness of the systems on Earth and
the
quality of life.
SC.F.2.4.3 Understands the mechanisms of change ( e.g mutation and natural
selection ) that lead to adaptations in a species and their ability to
survive naturally in changing conditions and to increase species diversity.
At the end of the second marking period the student:
SC.D.2.4.1 Understands the interconnectedness of the systems on Earth and
the
quality of life.
SC.F.2.4.3 Understands the mechanisms of change (e.g., mutation and natural
selection) that lead to adaptations in a species and their ability to
survive
naturally in changing conditions and to increase species diversity.
SC.A.2.4.5 Knows that elements are arranged into groups and families based
on
similarities in electron structure and that their physical and chemical
properties can be predicted.
SC.D.1.4.2 Knows that the solid crust of Earth consists of slow moving,
separate plates that float on a denser, molten layer of Earth and that these
plates interact with each other, changing the Earth’s surface in many ways
(e.g., forming mountain ranges and rift valleys, causing earthquake and
volcanic activity, and forming undersea mountains that can become ocean
islands).
SC.A.1.4.4 Experiments and determines that the rates of reaction among atoms
and molecules depend on the concentration, pressure, and temperature of the
reactants and the presence or absence of catalysts.
SC.F.1.4.1 Knows that the body processes involve specific biochemical
reactions governed by biochemical principles.
SC.G.1.4.1- knows of the great diversity and interdependence of living
things.
SC.G.2.4.2- knows that changes in a component of an ecosystem will have
unpredictable effects on the entire system but that the components of the
system tend to react in a way that will restore the ecosystem to its
original
condition.
At the end of the third marking period the student:
SC.A.1.4.3 Knows that a change from one phase of matter to another involves
a
gain or loss of energy.
SC.A.1.4.4 Experiments and determines that the rates of reaction among atoms
and molecules depend on the concentration, pressure, and temperature of the
reactants and the presence or absence of catalysts.
SC.A.2.4.5 Knows that elements are arranged into groups and families based
on
similarities in electron structure, and that their physical and chemical
properties can be predicted.
SC.B.1.4.1 Understands how knowledge of energy is fundamental to all the
scientific disciplines (e.g., the energy required for biological processes
in
living organisms and the energy required for the building, erosion, and
rebuilding of the Earth).
SC.C.1.4.1 Knows that all motion is relative to whatever frame of reference
is chosen and that there is no absolute frame of reference from which to
observe all motion.
SC.C.2.4.1 Knows that acceleration due to gravitational force is
proportional
to mass and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the
objects.
SC.D.1.4.1 Knows how climatic patterns on Earth result from an interplay of
many factors (Earth's topography, its rotation on its axis, solar radiation,
the transfer of heat energy where the atmosphere interfaces with lands and
oceans, and wind and ocean currents).
SC.D.1.4.2 Knows that the solid crust of Earth consists of slow-moving,
separate plates that float on a denser, molten layer of Earth and that these
plates interact with each other, changing the Earth's surface in many ways
(e.g., forming mountain ranges and rift valleys, causing earthquake and
volcanic activity, and forming undersea mountains that can become ocean
islands).
SC.D.2.4.1 Understands the interconnectedness of the systems on Earth and
the
quality of life.
SC.E.1.4.1 Understands the relationships between events on Earth and the
movements of the Earth, its moon, the other planets, and the sun.
SC.F.1.4.1 Knows that the body processes involve specific biochemical
reactions governed by biochemical principles.
SC.F.2.4.3 Understands the mechanisms of change (e.g., mutation and natural
selection) that lead to adaptations in a species and their ability to
survive
naturally in changing conditions and to increase species diversity.
SC.G.2.4.2 Knows that changes in a component of an ecosystem will have
unpredictable effects on the entire system but that the components of the
system tend to react in a way that will restore the ecosystem to its
original
condition.
At the end of the fourth marking period the student:
SC.B.1.4.Understands how knowledge of energy is fundamental to all the
scientific disciplines (e.g., the energy required for biological processes
in
living organisms and the energy required for the building, erosion, and
rebuilding of the Earth).
SC.D.1.4.1 Knows how climatic patterns on Earth result from interplay of
many
factors (Earth's topography, its rotation on its axis, solar radiation, the
transfer of heat energy where the atmosphere interfaces with lands and
oceans, and wind and ocean currents).
SC.D.2.4.1 Understands the interconnectedness of the systems on Earth and
the
quality of life.
SC.G.1.4.1 Knows of the great diversity and interdependence of living
things.
(Also assesses.
SC.A.1.4.3 Knows that a change from one phase of matter to another involves
a
gain or loss of energy.
SC.B.1.4.1 Understands how knowledge of energy is fundamental to all the
scientific disciplines (e.g., the energy required for biological processes
in
living organisms and the energy required for the building, erosion, and
rebuilding of the Earth).
SC.C.1.4.1 Knows that all motion is relative to whatever frame of reference
is chosen and that there is no absolute frame of reference from which to
observe all motion.
SC.D.1.4.2 Knows that the solid crust of Earth consists of slow-moving,
separate plates that float on a denser, molten layer of Earth and that these
plates interact with each other, changing the Earth's surface in many ways
(e.g., forming mountain ranges and rift valleys, causing earthquake and
volcanic activity, and forming undersea mountains that can become ocean
islands).
SC.A.1.4.4 Experiments and determines that the rates of reaction among atoms
and molecules depend on the concentration, pressure, and temperature of the
reactants and the presence or absence of catalysts.
SC.A.2.4.5 Knows that elements are arranged into groups and families based
on
similarities in electron structure, and that their physical and chemical
properties can be predicted.
SC.C.1.4.1 Knows that all motion is relative to whatever frame of reference
is chosen and that there is no absolute frame of reference from which to
observe all motion.
SC.G.2.4.2 Knows that changes in a component of an ecosystem will have
unpredictable effects on the entire system but that the components of the
system tend to react in a way that will restore the ecosystem to its
original
condition.
SC.H.3.4.2 knows that technological problems often create a demand for new
scientific knowledge and that new an technologies make it possible for
scientists to extend their research in a way that advances science.
GENERAL COURSE POLICY: Please make sure that you read the handout
completely, after which you must sign and turn in the signature portion.
The
signed in portion indicates that you will abide by the rules and regulations
Course Requirements
Attendance: Daily class attendance is a must if the student expects to
complete this course satisfactorily. Students need to report on time
everyday
to class and bring complete the work. No make up work will be granted unless
the students brings an excused admit. Students who are absent on block
schedule days, count for two absent days.
Home Learning: Required for all students. Assignments will be accepted only
at the time they are due. Late assignments will not be accepted. At least 30
minutes of daily home independent reading practice (IRP) will be assigned.
Bi-
weekly scientific article is required for this class unless specified by the
teacher. Students are responsible to study at home assigned topics for bi-
weekly test. SSS question practice is necessary at home in order to have
success in the upcoming quarterly tests. .
Textbooks: Students will take a science book home and are responsible for it
and returned to the teacher at the end of the school year. Students do not
have to bring the science book everyday. The classroom have a science book
available in the classroom for each students.
Materials: Students need to bring to class paper, pencil, pen, crayons or
colored pencils, markers, a journal or composition book, a folder,
dictionary, ruler, calculator, two composition notebook, USB flash.
Laboratory and Hand-on activities: Laboratory investigations and hand- on
activities are required in this course. Laboratory investigations develop
critical thinking processes. Safety guidelines and written report format
will
be discussed in class before the first lab exercise is performed.
Science Fee: One time five dollars fee is required for this class to cover
the value of materials which are going to be used for laboratory
investigations and hand- on activities. This fee is due by the second week
of
school.
Grading
This course will have different activities which will be graded as follow.
A. Quizzes: 10%
B. Test: 25%
C. Classwork – Journal 10%
D. Home learning- scientific article- Reading log 10%
E. Class participation/Performance/ Professionalism 10%
F. Lab Report/ Hand-on activities: 20%
G. Researches and Projects 10%
H. Attendance 5%
I. Extra credits
J. Science Fair project
Science Fair: Every year students work in a science project for the science
fair. Every student in this course has to present a science project by the
last week of October. You will work in your project at home. You are allowed
to work in group of up to 3 students and inform to your teacher previously.
Grading Scale
90 –100 : A Outstanding
80 - 89 : B Above Average Progress
70 – 79: C Average Progress
60 – 69: D Below Average
59 and Below : F Failure
Class Rules
In order that my students receive a proper education I believe is necessary
to follow the following rules to keep a peaceful, safe and orderly
atmosphere
in our classroom environment.
1. Come to class on time.
2. Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
3. Bring and take out all proper materials before I begin class.
4. Follow Directions the 1st time they are given.
5. Complete all assignments (CW/HW) on time and neatly.
7. Keep a Notebook (Daily)
8. Keep all objects, body parts and negative comments to yourself.
9. Respect your teacher, students and school property. Profanity is
prohibited at all.
10. Stay seated unless given permission to do otherwise.
11. Raise your hand if you have a question. Do not call out.
12. Use the restroom during lunch and between periods. No bathroom passes
will be
given unless there is an emergency.
13. Do not eat, drink, or sleep in class.
14. Cell phones have to be off or in silence mode inside your bookbag during
class. Cell phones need to be in a not visible place. Use of cell phones is
completely prohibited in class.
15. Keep your classroom clean.
16. Dress appropriately for school.
17. The bell doesn’t dismiss you. I do.
18. Laboratory rules: Students are expected to follow SAFETY GUIDELINES.
19. C.D players, PSP, I Pad, radios, cell phone radios, or any electronic
device which disrupt the learning environment is prohibited in class.
20.Sales are prohibited during class.
The following are considered offenses
a. Disruptive behavior.
b. Talking when the teacher is lecturing.
c. Eating, drinking, or sleeping in class.
d. Use of vulgar and profane language.
e. Play cards in class.
f. Throwing papers.
g. Writing on desks, books, walls, bulletin boards.
h. Use radios, walkman, hats, sunglasses, beepers, cell phone and any
electronic device which disrupt the learning process.
i. Come to class late without a pass.
j. Be out of the seat waiting for the bell to ring.The bell doesn’t
dismiss you. I do dismiss you.
Consequences:
Student receives verbal warning (1st time).
(2nd time), The teacher will report the misbehavior in the grading book,
and
it will affect the student’s conduct grade.
Teachers will contact parents if the student has a repetitive misbehavior.
It
is important to update parents’ phone numbers and address.
The students will receive a grade based on the amount of offenses committed
0 to 2 : A
3 to 4: B
5 to 6: C
7 to 8: D
9 or more: F
Fights are considered major offense and, therefore, the student will receive
an automatic F as conduct grade for that specific marking period immediately.