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 state mandated End Of Course Test (EOC T) must 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.  Freshman students who are tardy will report to A-28.  Sophomore, Junior & Senior students who are tardy will report to A-1.
• 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

1. Labs                   25%
2. Quizzes               10%
3. Homework           17%
4. Class Work           18%
5. Tests                     30%

Grading Scale

• 93 – 100               A
• 85 – 92                 B
• 77 – 84                 C
• 70 – 76                 D
• below 70%            F

Unit Packets -

Lab Safety

Lab Equipment & Measurements Unit 1 A

Scientific Method Unit 1 B

Introduction to Matter

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

 

NOTE TO STUDENTS & PARENTS

Dated August 30, 2010

Blocks 1,2 & 6,7

We are taking the Lab Equipment Assessment on Monday, August 30th. We will immediately jump into our Scientific Method packet which includes variables & graphing. Students are expected to print this packet out and have it ready for class on Monday, August 30th. The assessment for Unit 1 B is scheduled for Friday, September 3, 2010.

Magnet students in periods 3 & 5

We are introducing lab equipment on Monday, August 30th. The assessment for lab equipment is scheduled for Wednesday. We will immediately jump into measurement after the assessment. The expectation is that the Unit 1 B packet will be completed by Wednesday so that we can review the go over these assignments together in class on Thursday. The assessment for Measurement is is scheduled for Friday, September 3, 2010.

Please check parent portal regularly for updates on assignment scores and averages.