PHYSICAL SCIENCE
CARLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Ms. Jones
mjones@ecsdnv.net
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Physical science is a laboratory science course that includes two units; chemistry and physics.
Chemistry is the science of matter and its changes. It deals with what matter is, atomic
structure, the periodic table, structure of matter, and chemical reactions. Physics is the science
of forces and energy. This unit deals with motion, force, work, heat, and waves. We will see how
our daily lives are affected by both of these sciences as we move through the year.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Process a variety of scientific information
Select the problem, hypothesis, data, control, and conclusion of an experiment
Recognize and classify structure of matter and chemical reactions
Compare the structures and functions of chemical bonds
Describe different forces and energy
Develop their psychomotor skills in laboratory exercises
COURSE MATERIALS
You will need to bring with you every day:
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1” three ringed binder
70-100 page spiral Interactive Notebook
Pen/Pencil
Textbook
**If you do not have a pen/pencil, you can buy a pencil for 25¢.
COURSE GRADING SCALE
Your grade will be based on formative and summative assignments. Formative assignments
include your homework, Daily Science, quizzes, discussions, etc. Summative assignments
include your self-reflection papers, tests, projects, and class laboratories.
Grading Scale:
100-90% = A
89-80% = B
79-70% = C
69-60% = D
59-0% = F
CLASSROOM PHILOSOPHY
I am here to help you reach and exceed your academic goals in science. I am here to provide
students the best knowledge at which I can give to enable him/her to excel in their learning
process.
Some class periods will be planned for you, while others will allow you to work on assignments
or laboratories. The classroom is NEVER a student lounge. This is not time for you to visit or
gossip with your classmates. We will work bell to bell. DO NOT have the misconception that
just because you completed assignments in the A, B, or C layer that you will receive these
grades. The work that you are submitting needs to be completed to the assignment expectation
and have high quality workmanship, originality, and creativeness.
It will also be important for you to access and use Canvas, the districts learning management
system.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
The following class policies are non-negotiable. See the instructor if you have any concerns with
your ability to follow these policies.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDIES
It is important that you be in class. Your participation is valued. Nothing can take the place of
being in class, hearing the lectures, seeing the demonstrations and videos, doing the laboratory
experiments, and interacting with your classmates. If it is necessary for you to be absent from
class, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get the missed information. You will be held responsible for
everything that went on in class. You will also need to pick up handouts that were given out.
***TARDY POLICY*** You are expected to be in your seat and ready to start when the bell rings
(completing the daily bell work, with backpacks under your seat). We will start on time. If you
are not in your seat you will be considered tardy.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be given and will be collected as specified by the instructor.
1. You may use pen (blue or black) or pencil on your homework and lab write-ups.
Handwriting must be legible. If I can’t read an answer, I will mark it wrong.
2. Homework is due at the beginning of the period, unless otherwise stated.
3. Homework is to be an individual effort unless otherwise directed. Do not loan your
homework to any other student. If your homework is caught with someone else, both
students will receive a zero for the assignment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ms. Melissa Jones
mjones@ecsdnv.net
(775)754-6317