Course Content
What are the three traditional science disciplines integrated in the course?
Life Science, Physical Science, Earth/Space Science
What is one of the materials required that helps in organizing notes?
3 Ring Binder (2 inch)
What is one of the expectations for classroom behavior regarding materials?
Bring your materials to class.
What percentage of the grade is based on assignments/classwork?
25%
What platform will be used to house grades?
Lumen
TOPICS students study in science are?
Water, Ecology, Geology, Plant and Animal Life, Properties of Matter, Populations, Solar System
What color pens are required for the class?
Red Pens
What should students not bring into the classroom?
Food or Drinks (except for water in a closed container)
How much is formative assessment weighted in the overall grade?
35%
What platform will be used for class organization and communication?
Google Classroom
What instructional strategies are used in the course?
Laboratories, Technology, Field Studies, Demonstrations, Discussions, Hands-on/Mind-on Experiences
What type of notebook is required for the course?
Composition Notebook
Certain actions of inappropriate behavior....
may result in skipping any of the above steps.
What percentage of the grade is determined by summative assessments?
40%
What should students do if they miss class due to extracurricular activities?
Meet the due dates of assignments missed during the hours in which they were gone.
How are progress and understanding measured in the science course?
Individual and Group Performances, Projects, Interviews, Reports, Student-Generated Works, Conventional Testing
What item is required to highlight important information?
Highlighter
What is the first step in the consequences of inappropriate behavior?
Verbal Warning
Why might grades be weighted differently? Bolded
To reflect the importance of assessments, encourage focus on key concepts, and balance assessment types.
What tool will SECONDARY use for sending out announcements?
Remind
What format will lab reports be written in what format? (The answer does not pertain to font or spacing)
CER (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning)
What type of pencil should you have for writing in science?
Mechanical Pencil
What is the expectation regarding group work?
Do your share of group work
What happens if you turn in an assignment AFTER one day late?
You do not receive a grade for it.
What is the secondary method for contacting the instructor?
Plato R-V School District Phone Number