Syllabus Overview

Classroom Norms and Expectations

100

The four MAIN norm and expectations of our classroom 

(They are bolded)

What is to be respectful, equitable, committed to our community, and moving our science thinking forward?

200

We are _____ open to changing our minds.

what is open? 

300

We come prepared to work toward a _______________.

What is common goal?

400

We provide each other with __________ and __________.

What is support and encouragement?

500

3 things NOT to do in Miss Muhammad's class

What is.. 

• Eat or drink in the lab 
• Leave your seat or the room without permission from Ms. Muhammad
• Use disrespectful language, profanity, or name calling
• Touch, kick, hit, or physically touch another student in a disrespectful manner
• Theft or vandalism 
• Bullying and fighting

Grading Policies

100

The percentage of each category that contributes to your grade

What is 

Classwork 25%

Test/Quizzes 30%

Projects 10%

Homework 15%

EOC Exam 20%

200

The amount of points that are taken off if you turn in something late

What is 10 points?

300

Grades are awarded based on.. 

What is student accomplishment only?

400

The online place where all assignments will be posted

What is canvas?

500

The grade you will receive if you do not turn assignments in by the end of the term

What is a zero (0)?

Classroom Procedures

100

How Miss Muhammad will get your attention

What is "If you hear my voice clap once"?

200

The place your class notebooks will go 

What is the back cabinet?

300

The door that you enter and exit out of

What is the front door?

400

The amount of people that should be waiting to sharpen a pencil at a time

What is one (1)?

500

The place that you should pour out liquids if you need to 

What is the front sink?

Course Description

100

Physical science is the study of _____________ and ____________

What is matter and energy? 

200

The first 3 units of our year

What are 

Unit 1 - Atoms and the Periodic Table and Bonding

Unit 2 - Conservation of Matter and Nuclear Energy

Unit 3 - Phases of Matter and Solutions

300

The course schedule includes one semester of _______ and once semester of ______. 

What is chemistry and physics? 

400

When you will take chemistry and physics as separate classes

What is high school?

500

Three skills you will utilize to explain real world phenomena

What is technology, problem solving, laboratory activities, and critical thinking skills?

Misc.

100

The name of this class

What is physical science?

200

Your physical science teacher's name

What is Miss Muhammad?

300

The three materials you need to bring with you to class everyday

What is a laptop, folder, and pencils?

400

A item that needs to be returned to the front cabinet before you leave

What is a pop it? 

500

Acceptable uniforms tops and bottoms

What are yellow, white, or burgundy tops and khaki, black, or navy bottoms?