IPC ( Integrated Physics and
Chemistry)
Course Outline
Grading System
Important Materials to bring
everyday
Course Outline
Fall Semester – Chemistry
What to expect:
-projects ( adopt an element, research on a
scientist/ inventor)
-conversions of units, dimensional analysis
-emphasis on measurement of quantities
-periodic table,
-balancing equations
- Lab work ( 1-2 ) per week, Lab day is Tuesday
Course Outline
Spring Semester- Physics
What to expect:
- A lot of equations used to solve physical
quantities ( derivations of formulae)
- Projects ( water fuelled rocket, rubber band car,
popsicle sticks wave)
- A lot of measurements to do ( lab activity, Galileo
lab)
- Equation sheet will be provided during the finals
exam
Grading system
Major – 50% ( Unit test, Chapter test,
Problem solving test, projects, some lab,
DAC test)
Daily- 50% (quizzes, homework,
worksheets, Lab work, post lab quizzes)
Late work is 70% maximum for a grade,
work is late after the period.
Types of Test
Chapter or Unit Test (Major Grade)
– usually Scantrontm type test
- sometimes completion
- multiple choice in nature
- conceptual side of the topic
Problem Solving Test ( Major Grade)
- involves dimensional analysis
- mathematical analysis of the topic
- ex. Density , Gas Laws , Physics
equations
Expectations
Memorize the required number of
elements symbols and names.
Memorize the polyatomic ions symbol,
formula and charge.
Chapter reading quizzes – completion,
multiple choice.
Memorize the conversion factors (prefixes
in SI unit of measure)
Materials
Pencil only for this class
Calculator ( four-function or scientific)
Graphing calculator is not allowed in this
class esp. for quizzes and tests.
Book on line- www.go.hrw.com
Students are provided with a username and
a password.
Tutorials
7:00 -7:25 in the morning.
Room 2123 except
Thursdays (Hall Duty )
After school tutorial is by
appointment. ( Soccer
Practice)
Conference Period
Fourth Period
E-mail address:
gerald.garcia@fortbend.k12.tx.us
10:20
-
11:00 am
On line website
Calendar schedule will be posted under
resource ( dates of quizzes and tests,
deadline for projects)
Homework on line*( some for a grade)
Lecture notes online
Review outline for chapter test
Rubric for projects
Goal
Equipped my students to prepare them for
the higher and more challenging sciences.
Developed an analytical way of thinking
and improved problem solving skills.
Appreciate Science and its challenges.
Perform better on standardized test.
(TAKS, DAC test)
Science is not hard, it is “Challenging”.