Chapter 1: The Tools of Science Scientific Measurement Designing Experiments Graph Project Labs Assessments: Quiz and Chapter Test
Chapter 2: Scientific Understanding Science and Society Scientific Theory and Scientific Law Assignments: Vocabulary, Interpreting data Scientific Theory/Law Project Assessment: Chapter Test Optional Field Trip: Coastal Clean-up
Chapter 3: Stars Galaxies and the Universe Universe Star Systems Lives of Stars The Sun Assignments: Vocabulary, Diagrams Galaxy Project Assessment: Chapter Test Optional Field Trip: Star Gazing
9-Week Test
Chapter 4: The Solar System Planets and their moons Assignments: Vocabulary, diagrams Labs Assessment: Chapter Test
Chapter 5: Earth, Moon, and Stars Earth is Space Phases and Eclipses Assignments: Vocabulary, diagrams Labs: Moon Phases/Tides
Chapter 6: Exploring Space Florida’s space exploration Project: Space Timeline
Semester Exam: 20% of Semester Grade
Class Specifications: Syllabus may change at teacher discretion Projects will be graded using rubrics
Science Expectations
Grading PolicyGrading Scale Grades will be based on: 90-100 A Class work/Homework 35% 80-89 B Projects 30% 70-79 C Assessments 35% 60-69 D 59 F
Behavior Expectations RESPECTFUL Listen to the teacher Listen to others ACCOUNTABLE Be on time Be prepared COOPERATIVE Work together Work quietly ENGAGED Be on task Complete assignments
Students will be given a consumable textbook and they will also be able to access the textbook online at the link below.