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Educational Mantra:
Children don't care
how much you know,
until they know
how much you care!
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to Physical Science at Ridge View High School – Home of the Blazers! A place where you can see how the VIEW is changing! It is now time to charge into yet another opportunity made available for you here in Richland School District Two.
Physical Science Course Description
Through the use of extensive problem solving exercises, and laboratory work, this course emphasizes the basic concepts of physical science. Topics presented include measurement, laboratory safety and techniques, properties of matter, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical bonding, nuclear science, motion, work and power, waves, light, color and sound. A final exam will be given to every student enrolled in this course, and the score will count 20% of the final grade.
Class Expectations: All students should:
- Respect the teacher’s right to teach and the student’s right to learn.
- The Academic Integrity Policy will be enforced in my class at all times.
- Be on time for class. Students who are tardy should report to the closest tardy location to the classroom. For portable 10, this location is right in front of the auditorium. Students will be given a pass to class and will be expected to serve 3 hours as a consequence for being tardy within 7 days of the assigned tardy.
- Be prepared for class each day. Bring the textbook, loose-leaf notebook paper, sharpened pencil, a 3-ring binder, and any assignment that is due. You will need a calculator: the TI- 83 is recommended by the Math Department. Take all of your belongings with you when you leave class.
- Be where you are supposed to be during class time. This means during regular classroom situations you are to be in your seat. During labs you are to be at your lab station.
- Pay attention and do what you are supposed to be doing.
- Speak when it is appropriate and speak appropriately.
- Dress appropriately for lab and follow all appropriate safety precautions.
Grading System
- Labs 25%
- Quizzes 10%
- Homework 17%
- Class Work 18%
- Tests 30%
Grading Scale
- 93 – 100 A
- 85 – 92 B
- 77 – 84 C
- 70 – 76 D
- below 70% F
Unit Packets - All homework assignments are listed in the respective packets that we are working in. Please click on the link below and scroll down to the appropriate topic for each unit.
Lab Safety
Lab Equipment & Measurements Unit 1 A
Scientific Method Unit 1 B
Introduction to Matter Unit 2 Part A
Introduction to Matter Unit 2 Part B
Acids and Bases Packet Unit 3
Atoms Packet Unit 4
The Periodic Table Packet Unit 5
Chemical Bonding Packet Unit 6
Chemical Reactions Packet A Unit 7A - you need both A & B
Chemical Reactions Part B Unit 7B - you need both A & B
Chemical Reactions Bonus
Nuclear Reactions Packet A - Unit 8A Part 1 - you need parts 1 & 2
Nuclear Reactions Packet B - Unit 8A Part 2 - you need parts 1 & 2
Carbon Chemistry Packet A - Unit 8B Part 1 - you need parts 1 & 2
Carbon Chemistry Packet B - Unit 8B Part 2 - you need parts 1 & 2
Chemistry Review
Motion Packet Unit 9
Forces Packet Unit 10
Energy Packet Unit 11
Waves Packet Unit 12 Part 1
Electromagnetic Waves & Spectrum Unit 12 Part 2
Electricity & Magnetism Packet Unit 13
Physics Review
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| Contact Information
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E-mail:
cabrown@richland2.org
Voice mail:
(803) 699-2999, ext. 610
Fax:
(803) 699-2888
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| About Me |
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EDUCATION: I have 3 undergraduate degrees (AS, BS, BLA) from Vanderbilt University, Xavier University, & CCMS, respectively. I also have my Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina. I am currently working on my Doctoral Degree in Education with a focus in Teacher Quality.
EXPERIENCE
: I have been in the teaching profession for fourteen years. I started my career in Richland School District One teaching sixth, seventh & eighth grade science. When I moved to Lexington County, I furthered my teaching career on the high school level by teaching Physical Science & Biology. This is my fourth year with Richland School District Two. I am certified in five different high school specialty areas and am gifted & talented endorsed.
QUOTE: Give everyone a chance. AS A LEADER,one never knows who will rise to the occasion, overcome incredible odds, and produce an epic memory for the ages.
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NOTE TO STUDENTS & PARENTS
Dated August 18, 2011
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
This week is an introduction to the Physical Science class. We will begin with an overview of our syllabus. Great emphasis will be placed on the course expectation, curriculum, pacing guide, and consequences for non-compliance.
Our first packet of work is the Lab Safety packet. You will notice that it is listed to the left of the screen. As promised, I will provide copies of the first packet but I expect for you to click on the links for units 1 - 13 to print off your own packets. If you do not have a printer at home, please make sure that you tell me prior to us starting the unit or email me so I can have it ready for you when we come to class. Those students that print off their packets on the first day will recieve a homework pass to use at their leisure.
Block 1-2
Lab Safety test is scheduled for Monday, August 22, 2011. You will need the Unit 1 A packet on Monday, August 22, 2011 as well.
Periods 3 & 5
Lab Safety Test is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2011. You will need the Unit 1 A packet on Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Please check parent portal regularly for updates on assignment scores and averages.
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