Mandeville High School

Chemistry Syllabus

Department of Science

Dr. Mark Hazlett

Chemistry (On-Level and Honors)

Course Objectives:

There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of student’s fears and the summit of their knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area we call the Chemistry Zone.

This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and applications utilized in the field of chemistry. In addition, the course will prepare the student for college level science courses through note taking, test taking and other analytical skills and knowledge.

Course Description:

Chemistry is both an amazing, and at times scary and difficult course. The fundamental basics of what makes everything around you, atoms, molecules and the various elements of the known universe will be explained. From an initial understanding of measurements, conversions and the scientific method, the course will continue into the types of matter; then atoms and the elements. The structure of the atom including quarks, interactions and the periodic table will be examined in depth. The first semester will conclude with compounds, bonding and a strange thing called the mole.

This course will entail a lot of notes. I am of the belief that this course is to prepare you for the AP or college chemistry courses. In these courses you will not receive a lot of the essential background information, descriptions and/or explanations, but will be expected to read it on your own or already know it from your high school class. Therefore, be prepared to write and do not lose or throw away your notes until you graduate from college! They will help you.

There will be mathematics involved in both levels of this course. It is expected that the student will acquire a calculator that they understand how to utilize. If one can not be obtained, some will be made available for in-classroom use. No instructor provided calculator will be loaned to any student for any reason other than for use in the classroom.

The class will entail as many experiments and/or demonstrations as are feasible and appropriate. Students will be expected to follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations and precautions. Failure to do so will eliminate the student from any further participation for the semester. At times, the instructor will use demonstrations instead, especially when the materials or process is too sensitive for student involvement.

The Honors level courses will involve a more in-depth examination and analysis of each topic. There will be additional assignments connected to the various topics covered. There will be much more mathematics involved in these courses also.

There will be a lot of material covered in addition to the information found in the textbook. Reliance only on the text will be a mistake come test time. Students will be responsible for all this information, so good notes, doing the homeworks and other assignments individually so that you understand them, and attendance are essential to doing well in this class. Since most material comes from the instructor’s personal knowledge, copies of lecture notes can not be provided to any student, i.e. they are not written out before they are presented and mainly come from memory or are a summary of numerous pages of notes. The book provides a perfect outline for understanding and reinforcing all the lectures! READ IT! KEEP UP WITH THE MATERIAL!

Course Assignments:

As per school and parish policy, 80% of the student’s grade will be based on classroom assignments which include, but are not limited to: homeworks, worksheets, workbook chapters, lab reports, quizzes and chapter tests. The remaining 20% will be the midterm and final examination which will be comprehensive and will cover all chapters and topics covered up until that time.

All assignments (and connected grades) will be posted on STI which is readily available from any computer and will also be listed on the assignment board in the classroom. Assignments will be placed on STI when made, and grades will be entered as completed.

The instructor is not your secretary and will NOT be responsible for showing grades or announcing them other than what is required by the school and district. Personally, I do not care what other teachers may do - I do not do this. All grades will be posted on STI as fast as possible, so do not ask the teacher to show you your grade - check for yourself on your own time and computer.

Late Assignments: Late work is never acceptable. ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TURNED IN ON THE DATE THEY ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES. Assignments will be collected by the teacher and then Immediately checked off by name on the master list on the day it is due. If a student fails to turn in the work at this point, the grade will be a ZERO. NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXCUSES. Once the teacher is done checking off and stamping the received assignments on the class list, all opportunities to turn in the assigned work are over.

If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to find out what material was missed and what, if any, assignments were given and when they are due. DO NOT HARASS THE INSTRUCTOR FOR NOTES - THE ANSWER IS NO! If a student fails to grasp a concept due to an absence, arrangements will have to be made with the teacher for assistance after school. The standard curriculum will not permit me the time to delay the progress of the class to review and tutor you during classtime.

NOTE (1): Work assigned before the student’s absence(s) is due immediately upon the student’s return to school. You were in class when the assignment was given, and the due date assigned, therefore you are still expected to have the work done upon your return to school.

NOTE (2): If an assignment was given, including a test or quiz, while the student was out due to an excused absence, then the student has five (5) school days to make the assignment up and it is their duty to set the day and time for the make-up. After five days, there will be no make ups allowed and no assignments will be accepted. The student must check for missed assignments, tests, quizzes, etc. and they must be responsible to complete these within the five-day deadline. Failure to do so will result in a grade of zero given with no exceptions. Check the assignments listed on the board, STI, the website, or with your fellow classmates to see what was missed.

NOTE (3): Assignments missed due to an unexcused absence will automatically become a zero as per school and district policy. The instructor can not and will not be held responsible for keeping up with each student’s progress and assignments, therefore this is your job and not mine.

Classroom Rules:

· RESPECT yourself, your classmates, the school and the teacher at all times. This is my number one rule - there will be no disrespectful behavior, verbalizations or attitudes permitted at any time.

· ABSOLUTELY NO GUM, CANDY, FOOD OF ANY KIND IN THE CLASS. THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL - NONE.

· ONLY WATER WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE CLASS. Failure to clean up empty bottles will cause this right to be revoked.

· Appropriate ID and attire will be required at all times as per school and district policies.

· Do not be late to class. Excessive tardies = detention and/or office referral.

· Absolutely NO cell phone or usage of any electronic device during classtime. If discovered, the device will be confiscated and turned over to the office for the appropriate action.

· No disruptions or juvenile behavior will be permitted or tolerated since you will be interfering with my ability to teach and others’ ability to learn. You are in high school, about to enter college, so let’s act like it.

· DO NOT TOUCH any apparatus, equipment, chemicals, displays, etc. without permission and then only as instructed. This is for your safety and for the safety of others. Failure to follow this rule will cause you to be immediately removed from the classroom.

· DO NOT TOUCH anything on the teacher’s desk or lab table; stay off of the teacher’s computer; and do not go into any storage unit unless otherwise instructed.

· CLEAN UP after yourself whether it is equipment, trash, etc.

· NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

· ALL WORK IS DUE ON THE DATE ASSIGNED and will be checked off when turned in.

· THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING UP ALL WORK AND KEEPING TRACK OF THESE NEEDED ASSIGNMENTS.

Violations:

1. First - student will be warned.

2. Second - student conference and/or parental/guardian contact will be made.

3. Third - Detention and/or Extra Written Work Assignment(s).

4. Fourth - Office Referral.

5. More than this, well . . . don’t dare get this far.

Grading Scale:

The grading scale is determined by the school and district. The following scale is used:

A 93 - 100 %

B 85 - 92

C 75 - 84

D 67 - 74

F 0 - 66

Instructor Contact:

Please do not hesitate to ask questions in class. If you do not understand a topic or concept, chances are you are not alone. Be the brave one and speak out and ask for help or for it to be re-explained. A lot of times I think I did a great job, but did not. If no one asks for assistance, then I will keep moving on and will assume everyone understands everything well enough to take the test on it.

I will also accept cries for assistance via email. You can reach me via the school email: mark_hazlett@stpsb.org or at drhazlett@yahoo.com. Please place your name, class or a topic in the subject line so I do not delete it as spam or junk email. This is especially useful if you are absent for a long time.

I am also usually available for assistance before homeroom, and with some notice, I can remain after school for awhile to help you out if you need it. The key here is that you must ask for the help! I am not a mind reader and can not determine when someone is having a rough time and needs assistance.

First Semester Topics/Chapters:

TOPIC Chapter(s)

1. Introduction to Chemistry 1

2. Data Analysis and Measurement 3

3. Matter - Properties and Changes 2

4. Structure of the Atom 4

5. Electrons in Atoms 5

6. The Periodic Table and Periodic Law 6

7. The Elements

8. Ionic Compounds 7

9. Covalent Bonding 8

10. Chemical Names and Formulas 9

11, Chemical Quantities: The Mole 10

Second Semester:

1. Chemical Reactions 11

2. Stoichiometry 12

3. States of Matter 13

4. Gases 14

5. Solutions 15 - 16

6. Acids and Bases 19 - 20

7. Thermochemistry * 17

8. Electrochemistry * 21

9. Intro to Organic Chemistry * 22, 23, 24

* If time permits - then we will be doing these chapters.

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Mandeville High School

Physics Syllabus

Department of Science

Dr. Mark Hazlett

Physics (On-Level and Honors)

Course Objectives:

There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of student’s fears and the summit of their knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area we call the Physics Zone.

This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and applications utilized in the field of Physics. In addition, the course will prepare the student for college level science courses through note taking, test taking and other analytical skills and knowledge.

Course Description:

Physics is both an amazing, and at times scary and difficult course. The fundamental basics of what makes everything around you, atoms, molecules and the various forces of the known universe will be explained. From an initial understanding of measurements, conversions and the scientific method, the course will continue into the concepts of motion and inertia and how this is measured. The laws of classical physics as proposed by Newton will be examined and tested. The first semester will conclude with an exploration of both Special and General Relativity as developed by Einstein and others.

This course will entail a lot of notes. I am of the belief that this course is to prepare you for the AP or college physics and engineering courses. In these courses you will not receive a lot of the essential background information, history, descriptions and/or explanations, but will be expected to read it on your own or already know it from your high school class. Therefore, be prepared to write and do not lose or throw away your notes until you graduate from college! They will help you.

There will be mathematics involved in both levels of this course. It is expected that the student will acquire a calculator that they understand how to utilize. If one can not be obtained, some will be made available for in-classroom use. No instructor provided calculator will be loaned to any student for any reason other than for use in the classroom.

The class will entail as many experiments and/or demonstrations as are feasible and appropriate. Students will be expected to follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations and precautions. Failure to do so will eliminate the student from any further participation for the semester. At times, the instructor will use demonstrations instead, especially when the materials or process is too sensitive for student involvement.

The Honors level courses will involve a more in-depth examination and analysis of each topic. There will be additional assignments connected to the various topics covered. There will be much more mathematics involved in these courses also.

There will be a lot of material covered in addition to the information found in the textbook. Reliance only on the text will be a mistake come test time. Students will be responsible for all this information, so good notes, doing the homeworks and other assignments individually so that you understand them, and attendance are essential to doing well in this class.

Course Assignments:

As per school and parish policy, 80% of the student’s grade will be based on classroom assignments which include, but are not limited to: homeworks, worksheets, workbook chapters, lab reports, quizzes and chapter tests. The remaining 20% will be the midterm and final examination which will be comprehensive and will cover all chapters and topics covered up until that time.

All assignments (and connected grades) will be posted on STI which is readily available from any computer and will also be listed on the assignment board in the classroom. Assignments will be placed on STI when made, and grades will be entered as completed.

The instructor is not your secretary and will NOT be responsible for showing grades or announcing them other than what is required by the school and district. Personally, I do not care what other teachers may do - I do not do this. All grades will be posted on STI as fast as possible, so do not ask the teacher to show you your grade - check for yourself on your own time and computer.

Late Assignments: Late work is never acceptable. ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TURNED IN ON THE DATE THEY ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES. Assignments will be collected by the teacher and then immediately checked off by name on the master list on the day it is due. If a student fails to turn in the work by this point, the grade will be a ZERO. NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXCUSES. Once the teacher is done checking off and stamping the received assignments on the class list, all opportunities to turn in the assigned work are over.

If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to find out what material was missed and what, if any, assignments were given and when they are due. DO NOT HARASS THE INSTRUCTOR FOR NOTES - THE ANSWER IS NO! If a student fails to grasp a concept due to an absence, arrangements will have to be made with the teacher for assistance after school. The standard curriculum will not permit me the time to delay the progress of the class to review and tutor you during classtime.

NOTE (1): Work assigned before the student’s absence(s) is due immediately upon the student’s return to school. You were in class when the assignment was given, and the due date assigned. Therefore, you are still expected to have the work done upon your return to school.

NOTE (2): If an assignment was given, including a test or quiz, while the student was out due to an excused absence, then the student has five (5) school days to make the assignment up and it is their duty to set the day and time for the make-up. After five days, there will be no make-ups allowed and no assignments will be accepted. The student must check for missed assignments, tests, quizzes, etc. and they must be responsible to complete these within the five-day deadline. Failure to do so will result in a grade of zero given with no exceptions. Check the assignments listed on the board, STI, the website, or with your fellow classmates to see what was missed.

NOTE (3): Assignments missed due to an unexcused absence will automatically become a zero as per school and district policy. The instructor can not and will not be held responsible for keeping up with each student’s progress and assignments, therefore this is your job and not mine.

Classroom Rules:

· RESPECT yourself, your classmates, the school and the teacher at all times. This is my number one rule - there will be no disrespectful behavior, verbalizations or attitudes permitted at any time.

· Absolutely NO cell phone or usage of any electronic device during classtime. If discovered, the device will be confiscated and turned over to the office for the appropriate action.

· ABSOLUTELY NO GUM, CANDY, FOOD OF ANY KIND IN THE CLASS. THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL - NONE.

· ONLY WATER WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE CLASS. Failure to clean up empty bottles will cause this right to be revoked.

· Appropriate ID and attire will be required at all times as per school and district policies.

· Do not be late to class. Excessive tardies = detention and/or office referral.

· No disruptions or juvenile behavior will be permitted or tolerated since you will be interfering with my ability to teach and others’ ability to learn. You are in high school, about to enter college, so let’s act like it.

· DO NOT TOUCH any apparatus, equipment, chemicals, displays, etc. without permission and then only as instructed. This is for your safety and for the safety of others. Failure to follow this rule will cause you to be immediately removed from the classroom.

· DO NOT TOUCH anything on the teacher’s desk or lab table; stay off of the teacher’s computer; and do not go into any storage unit unless otherwise instructed.

· NO, you can not use the teacher’s computer for any reason whatsoever.

· CLEAN UP after yourself whether it is equipment, trash, etc.

· NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

· ALL WORK IS DUE ON THE DATE ASSIGNED and will be checked off when turned in.

· THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING UP ALL WORK AND KEEPING TRACK OF THESE NEEDED ASSIGNMENTS.

Violations:

1. First - student will be warned.

2. Second - student conference and/or parental/guardian contact will be made.

3. Third - Detention and/or Extra Written Work Assignment(s).

4. Fourth - Office Referral.

5. More than this, well . . . don’t dare get this far.

Grading Scale:

The grading scale is determined by the school and district. The following scale is used:

A 93 - 100 %

B 85 - 92

C 75 - 84

D 67 - 74

F 0 - 66

Instructor Contact:

Please do not hesitate to ask questions in class. If you do not understand a topic or concept, chances are you are not alone. Be the brave one and speak out and ask for help or for it to be re-explained. A lot of times I think I did a great job, but did not. If no one asks for assistance, then I will keep moving on and will assume everyone understands everything well enough to take the test on it.

I will also accept cries for assistance via email. You can reach me via the school email: mark_hazlett@stpsb.org or at drhazlett@yahoo.com. Please place your name, class or a topic in the subject line so I do not delete it as spam or junk email. This is especially useful if you are absent for a long time.

I am also usually available for assistance before homeroom, and with some notice, I can remain after school for awhile to help you out if you need it. The key here is that you must ask for the help! I am not a mind reader and can not determine when someone is having a rough time and needs assistance.

First Semester Topics/Chapters:

TOPIC Chapter(s)

1. Introduction to Physics – Scientific Method 1

2. Linear and Projectile Motion – Scalars and Vectors 2-3

3. Newton’s First Law of Motion – Mass, Weight and Forces 4

4. Newton’s Second Law of Motion – Friction and Gravity

5. Newton’s Third Law of Motion

6. Momentum and Collisions 6

7. Energy – ME, KE, PE, Machines and Efficiency 5

8. Circular/Rotational Motion - Torque, Angular Momentum 7

9. Gravity

10. Special and General Relativity

Second Semester:

TOPIC Chapter(s)

1. Fluid Dynamics 8

2. Temperature and Heat 9

3. Thermodynamics 10

4. Waves – Sound and Light and their Behaviors 11-15

5. Electricity and its Concepts 16-18

6. Magnetism 19-20

7. Nuclear Physics – Introduction*21-22*

* If time permits - then we will be doing these chapters.

The instructor reserves the right to skip, rearrange, or add any chapter(s) as he deems necessary to meet time and curriculum restrictions.

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Physical Science Syllabus

Course Objectives:

There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of student’s fears and the summit of their knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area we call the Science Zone.

This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and applications utilized in the fields of chemistry and physics through the course of physical science. In addition, the course will prepare the student for later high school and college level science courses through note taking, test taking and other analytical skills and knowledge.

Course Description:

Physical Science entails an introduction to Chemistry and Physics, both are amazing, and at times scary and difficult topics. The fundamental basics of what makes everything around you, atoms, molecules and the various forces and energies of the known universe will be explained. From an initial understanding of measurements, conversions and the scientific method, the course will continue into the types of matter; then atoms and the elements. The structure of the atom including quarks, interactions and the periodic table will be examined in depth. The second semester will be primarily Physics. This includes the laws of force and motion, energy and other areas that affect your everyday life. Overall, this course is an introduction to two other science courses for those planning on college, or a firm introduction to science for those who are on a different path.

This course will entail taking notes. I am of the belief that this course is to prepare you for the later courses, including the AP or college chemistry and physics courses. In these courses you will not receive a lot of the essential background information, descriptions and/or explanations, but will be expected to read it on your own or already know it from your high school class. Therefore, be prepared to write and do not lose or throw away your notes until you graduate from college! Since most material comes from the instructor’s personal knowledge, copies of lecture notes can not be provided to any student, i.e. they are not written out before they are presented and mainly come from memory or are a summary of numerous pages of notes gathered over the years. The textbook provides a perfect outline for understanding and reinforcing all the lectures! READ IT! KEEP UP WITH THE MATERIAL!

Textbooks are new this year - and as of now, there will be no classroom sets. It is highly suggested that the student get a locker and store the book there except when needed for home work.

There will be mathematics involved in both levels of this course. It is expected that the student will acquire a calculator that they understand how to utilize. If one can not be obtained, some will be made available for in-classroom use. No instructor provided calculator can/will be loaned to any student for any reason other than for use in the classroom.

The class will entail as many experiments and/or demonstrations as are feasible and appropriate. Students will be expected to follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations and precautions. Failure to do so will eliminate the student from any further participation for the semester. At times, the instructor will use demonstrations instead, especially when the materials or process is too sensitive for student involvement.

There may be some material covered in addition to the information found in the textbook. Rely on the text to back up your notes and fill in any gaps, but do not only use it. Review your notes and worksheets. Students will be responsible for all this information, so good notes, doing the homeworks and other assignments individually so that you understand them, and attendance are essential to doing well in this class.

NASA Connection:

The instructor had the opportunity to serve a fellowship at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans over the summer. As such, many examples, problems, and assignments will be connected to the fellowship. Students will have the chance to hear guest speakers and other demonstrations connected to NASA and the space program. There will be times when class photographs will be taken, so a media release form is needed from each student. If a student does not wish to be photographed, please inform the instructor so their wishes can be accommodated.

Course Assignments:

As per school and parish policy, 80% of the student’s grade will be based on classroom assignments which include, but are not limited to: homeworks, worksheets, workbook chapters, lab reports, quizzes and chapter tests. The remaining 20% will be the midterm and final examination which will be comprehensive and will cover all chapters and topics covered up until that time.

All assignments (and connected grades) will be posted on STI which is readily available from any computer and will also be listed on the assignment board in the classroom. Assignments will be placed on STI when made, and grades will be entered as completed.

The instructor is not your secretary and will NOT be responsible for showing grades or announcing them other than what is required by the school and district. Personally, I do not care what other teachers may do - I do not do this. All grades will be posted on STI as fast as possible, so do not ask the teacher to show you your grade - check for yourself on your own time and computer.

Late Assignments: Late work is never acceptable. ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TURNED IN ON THE DATE THEY ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES. Assignments will be collected by the teacher and then Immediately checked off by name on the master list on the day it is due. If a student fails to turn in the work at this point, the grade will be a ZERO. NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXCUSES. Once the teacher is done checking off and stamping the received assignments on the class list, all opportunities to turn in the assigned work are over.

If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to find out what material was missed and what, if any, assignments were given and when they are due. DO NOT HARASS THE INSTRUCTOR FOR NOTES - THE ANSWER IS NO! If a student fails to grasp a concept due to an absence, arrangements can be made with the teacher for assistance after school. The standard curriculum will not permit me the time to delay the progress of the class to review and tutor you during classtime.

*NOTE (1): Work assigned before the student’s absence(s)(while the student was present) is due immediately upon the student’s return to school. You were in class when the assignment was given, and got the due date assigned, therefore you are still expected to have the work done upon your return to school.

**NOTE (2): If an assignment was given, including a test or quiz, while the student was out due to an excused absence, then the student has five (5) school days to make the assignment up and it is their duty to set the day and time for the make-up. After five days, there will be no make ups allowed and no assignments will be accepted. The student must check for missed assignments, tests, quizzes, etc. and they must be responsible to complete these within the five-day deadline. Failure to do so will result in a grade of zero given with no exceptions. Check the assignments listed on the board, STI, the website, or with your fellow classmates to see what was missed.

***NOTE (3): Assignments missed due to an unexcused absence will automatically become a zero as per school and district policy. The instructor can not and will not be held responsible for keeping up with each student’s progress and assignments, therefore this is your job and not mine.

Classroom Rules:

· RESPECT yourself, your classmates, the school and the teacher at all times. This is my number one rule - there will be no disrespectful behavior, verbalizations or attitudes permitted at any time.

· ABSOLUTELY NO GUM, CANDY, FOOD OF ANY KIND IN THE CLASS. THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL - NONE.

· ONLY WATER WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE CLASS. Failure to clean up empty bottles will cause this right to be revoked.

· Appropriate ID and attire will be required at all times as per school and district policies.

· Do not be late to class. Excessive tardies = detention and/or office referral.

· Absolutely NO cell phone or usage of any electronic device during classtime. If discovered, the device will be confiscated and turned over to the office for the appropriate action.

· No disruptions or juvenile behavior will be permitted or tolerated since you will be interfering with my ability to teach and others’ ability to learn. You are in high school, about to enter college, so let’s act like it.

· DO NOT TOUCH any apparatus, equipment, chemicals, displays, etc. without permission and then only as instructed. This is for your safety and for the safety of others. Failure to follow this rule will cause you to be immediately removed from the classroom.

· DO NOT TOUCH anything on the teacher’s desk or lab table; stay off of the teacher’s computer; and do not go into any storage unit unless otherwise instructed.

· CLEAN UP after yourself whether it is equipment, trash, etc.

· NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

· ALL WORK IS DUE ON THE DATE ASSIGNED and will be checked off when turned in.

· THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING UP ALL WORK AND KEEPING TRACK OF THESE NEEDED ASSIGNMENTS.

Violations:

1. First - student will be warned.

2. Second - student conference and/or parental/guardian contact will be made.

3. Third - Detention and/or Extra Written Work Assignment(s).

4. Fourth - Office Referral.

5. More than this, well . . . don’t dare get this far.

Grading Scale:

The grading scale is determined by the school and district. The following scale is used:

A 93 - 100 %

B 85 - 92

C 75 - 84

D 67 - 74

F 0 - 66

Instructor Contact:

Please do not hesitate to ask questions in class. If you do not understand a topic or concept, chances are you are not alone. Be the brave one and speak out and ask for help or for it to be re-explained. A lot of times I think I did a great job, but did not. If no one asks for assistance, then I will keep moving on and will assume everyone understands everything well enough to take the test on it.

I will also accept cries for assistance via email. You can reach me via the school email: mark_hazlett@stpsb.org or at drhazlett@yahoo.com. Please place your name, class or a topic in the subject line so I do not delete it as spam or junk email. This is especially useful if you are absent for a long time.

I am also usually available for assistance before homeroom, and with some notice, I can remain after school for awhile to help you out if you need it. The key here is that you must ask for the help! I am not a mind reader and can not determine when someone is having a rough time and needs assistance.

Physical Science Course Outline

St. Tammany Parish has incorporated the National Science Content Standards into their curriculum, as well as the Louisiana Department of Education Grade-Level Expectations (GLE). These include (but are not necessarily limited to the following:

Fall Semester

I. Introduction to Science Chapter 1

A. Science as Inquiry

B. Scientific Method

C. Safety in the Laboratory

II. The Nature of Matter Chapters 2-6

A. Classification of Matter

B. Kinetic Theory of Matter

C. Laws and Principles of Gases and Liquids

D. Atomic Structure

E. Chemical Bonds and Reactions

III. Interactions of Matter Chapters 8-10

A. Solutions

B. Acids, Bases, and Salts

Spring Semester

IV. Energy and Motion Chapters 11-14

A. Types of Forces

B. Laws of Motion

C. Work, Energy, and Power Chapters 15-16

D. Waves, Light and Sound Chapters 17-19

V. Electricity and Energy Resources Chapters 20-21

A. Electricity

B. Magnetism and its Uses

C. Radioactivity and Nuclear Reaction

D, Earth and Space

Students will also study science by engaging in partial and full experimentation and experimental design to promote their understanding of scientific inquiry.

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Mandeville High School

SCIENCE Syllabus Form

Department of Science

Dr. Mark Hazlett

mark.hazlett@stpsb.org or drhazlett@yahoo.com

Science (On-Level and Honors)

Syllabus Acknowledgement and Agreement Form

I, ____________________________________, have read the attached syllabus for Dr. Hazlett’s __________ period Physical Science/Chemistry/Physics (circle one) class. I understand all of the policies contained herein and agree to abide by these while a member of his class. I also understand fully and completely the repercussions for failing to follow each and any of the policies stated in this syllabus.

Student Name: _______________________________________

Student Signature: ____________________________________

Date: __________________

Parent Signature: _____________________________________

Parent Telephone/Email: _______________________________

_______________________________

Date: __________________

NOTE: This form is a graded assignment

and is due on the date specified in class.