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Course Syllabus
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Lumsden High School - Fall of 2005
Semester Work
Laboratory Work: Laboratory work is a large part of any science course. Students will not pick their lab partners. In life, as well as in future courses, students will not choose who they will work with. The students are expected to equally contribute to the group. The marking of the lab will be based on the laboratory write-up and results attained by the group. Groups will only share results, each write-up will be individually written.
In the event a student misses a laboratory, Assignments: There will be a number of assignments in this course, the majority of which can be completed during class if the student is making the most of their time. It is stressed that class is the best place to work because it is when Mr. Sklar is most accessible to help with problems that may be encountered. Late
Assignments: Quizzes: There will be a number of quizzes during the semester. Quizzes will often follow days where important information critical to future lessons has been covered. This is to establish the students understanding and ensure the student is keeping up with their studies. Students will most often be made aware of quizzes, if not always. They tend to be easy marks for students who are attentive in class and complete assignments. Any student who misses a quiz due to an unexcused late/absence will receive a zero. If the quiz is missed with a valid reason, the student will be excused from the exercise. Tests: Every unit will culminate in a unit exam. The value of the unit exam will be proportional to the number of class days spent in that unit. Students will be asked to make up missed exams outside of class time when possible. Final Exam: There will be no recommends in Chemistry 20 (we are beginning to prepare for future endeavors, whether that is University, SIAST, or entering a trade). The final exam will consist of two parts
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The first part of the exam will allow the student an opportunity to
rewrite one of the prior unit exams. The exam to be written is selected by
the student and will eliminate the prior mark achieved. It is essentially a
second chance to improve your mark. 2) The second part of the exam is practical. You will be given a laboratory to conduct; from this a formal write-up will be constructed. The value of the laboratory will be determined by the results attained and the quality of the student’s write-up. Primary Class Rules: 1) No food or drink in the room at anytime. 2) During all labs, safety glasses must be worn. This means on your face, not around your neck or on top of your head, failure to do so results in an automatic zero on the lab and you must leave the class immediately. Safety glasses are worn by all students from the beginning of the lab until every student has finished working. Protect yourself from your own mistakes as well as other’s mistakes. 3) Class time is class time; Socializing time is between classes, before and after school, and lunch time. Books remain open until you have been dismissed. 4) The environment of this room is positive. There are no bigoted comments allowed. This includes sexist, racist, and homophobic remarks. Additional Rules: 1) Proper shoes must be worn; sharp objects often fall on feet or wait on the floor to be stepped on. 2) If you encounter broken glassware or spilt chemicals, notify the Mr. Sklar so it can be properly disposed of. 3) Always return glassware cleaner than you received it. 4) Long hair must be tied back and loose clothing restrained in the laboratory. 5) Never dump anything down the sink unless Mr. Sklar has said it is a good idea. 6) No horseplay in the lab, anyone who squirts another student with a water bottle will be asked to leave the class and will receive a zero on their report. 7) Always come to class with required materials. If you are not prepared for class and need to go to your locker during class time, you will be marked late. 8) No backpacks or jackets in the classroom during laboratories. We are working with chemicals and these items pose as tripping hazards.
Material Covered in this Course: 15 % š The Physics of Everyday Things
- Introduction to Physics. 20 % š Waves -
Properties of waves. 35 % š Light
- Characteristics of Light. 20 % š Heat
- Heat and Temperature 10 % š One of the Following Optional Units
- Sound The
unit exams will reflect the above weighting as will the class time allotted
to complete the objectives. The overall value of the unit will depend on the
number of items taken in for marking which will be very close to the values
stated above.
www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/physics/sq20phy.html
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