Expectation for CP/CPA Science 2011-2012
The following will be added to the current syllabus:
In accordance with the grading policy, student grades will have the following weights:
40%- Formative assessments (quizzes, labs, performance task, daily grades, formative unit tests)
60%-Summative assessment (final unit or chapter exam)
Students will have multiple opportunities to correct formative assessments within each 4 ½ week period to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and enhance the grade. Students will have an opportunity in class to correct the assignments or make arrangements afterschool. The student will have the opportunity to correct the missed question and provide explanations why the corrected answer was chosen.
If the student chooses not to correct the assignment in class or by making arrangements after school, the grade will stand.
The summative assessment is the final exam for the unit of study and is a representation of the formative assessments that have already been administered. STUDENTS WILL NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT SUMMATIVE ASSESSESMENTS.
Rigor
In accordance with the Georgia Performance Standards and the implementation of a standards based classroom, academic rigor will be increased. Students are expected to be proactive in assignments. Increased rigor does not mean the content will be different, however assignments will require more critical thought. With this rigor students responsibilities will include going above and beyond assigned tasks, leading class discussions and debates, being prepared for class, having all assignments turned in at due dates( no exceptions), enhancement reading, and independent learning.
The purpose of increasing rigor is to truly prepare our students for the real world and college experience. Cheating is not accepted and will not be tolerated. With this action the consequence will be a zero and the assignment will not be made up and parents will be notified.
Summer expectations
Chemistry CPA
Students should become familiar with the periodic table by being able to recall the first 60 elements of the periodic table including the symbol, name, atomic number, and atomic weight.
*Students will be given a periodic table.
Biology
Students should be able to correctly identify the structure and function of all cell organelles/parts. Students should also be able to determine what type of cells (prokaryotic or eukaryotic) the structure would be found in.
Example: Nucleus- Large central structure surrounded by a nuclear envelop
Functions as the control center of the cell containing DNA
Found in all eukaryotic cells
* Students will be given a list of organelles to research during the summer.
Physical Science
Students are to review on Newton’s Laws (First, Second, and Third Law). The students will need to choose a thinking map to include the information in order to show proof of the review.
Physics
Student should research Newton’s first, second, and third laws and be able to conceptualize the theories.
*information provided
Newton’s First Law
Law of Inertia- Every object continues in a state of rest, or of uniform speed in a straight line, unless acted on by a nonzero net force. Relate this to the sun, planets, and orbit. If the force of gravity suddenly disappeared, in what kind of path would the planets move?
Newton’s Second Law
The acceleration produced by a net force on an object is directly proportional to the magnitude of the net force, is in the same direction as the net force and is inversely proportional to the mass of the object. If a car can accelerate at 2m/s2 what acceleration can it attain if it is towing another car of equal mass?
Newton’s Third Law
Whenever one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first object. How is a dog wagging its tail an example of this law? How is jumping to the shore from a boat an example of this law?