Lab 9 Science Course

Course  Expectations

                                                          Instructor: Mr. Brockhoff

        Lab 9 Science is a lab/activity-based science class that is designed to develop critical thinking in science using scientific, technological and mathematical concepts. Additionally, it is designed to provide the foundation for the State Standards Assessment that you will be required to pass in the spring of your 10th grade year. During your year in 9th grade lab science, I would hope that you would meet the following objectives:

• Learn to understand and apply The Scientific Process. How to think scientifically!!!
• Develop your ability to make detailed observations and to ask thoughtful and scientific questions and learn to evaluate information in a scientific way.
• Learn, understand, describe and to apply the key fundamental concepts of science.
• Demonstrate proficiency in solving science problems.
• Learn to base your conclusions on valid research and observations and to revise when additional information becomes available.
• Learn to confidently design and conduct a controlled scientific experiment.
• Identify the relationships between the sciences and with the world in general.
• Practice organizing and communicating scientific information.
• Achieve Success: Practice setting personal goals, developing personal disciple in achieving those goals and hopefully, develop a desire to learn for the sake of learning!

Content Area (some areas are covered both semesters):

  1^st Semester : (ch 1,2, 8-17)           2^nd Semester: (ch 3-7, 8-22)

          Greek/Latin word roots                        Greek/Latin word roots

Scientific Method/Research                   Energy

            Graphing                                              Waves: Light & Sound

            “Process Experiments”              Forces

            Major Science Project                          Motion (velocity, acceleration) 

Periodic Table & Elements                    Thermal Physics (Heat & Temperature)

Chemical Bonding & Orbitals    Electricity & Magnetism Chemical Reactions                                        Matter: (phases & material science)      

Balancing Equations                              Weather & Climate

Astronomy                                           Plate Tectonics & Earthquakes/Volcanoes

Materials Required:

• Bound Notebook (“Mead Composition”) for Labs/Journaling
• One other notebooks/3-ring binder for taking notes\
• Calculator

Content Area:

1st Semester :                                  2nd Semester:

 Greek/Latin word roots                         Greek/Latin word roots                         

Scientific Method/Research                   Scientific Method/Research 

Graphing                                               Graphing

“Process Experiments”                          Energy

Science Project                                     Motion (velocity, acceleration)   

Periodic Table & Elements                    Forces

Chemical Bonding & Orbitals                 Thermal Physics (Heat & Temperature)

Chemical Reactions                               Magnetism

Balancing Equations                               Electricity 

Acids & Bases                                      Waves: Light & Sound

Plate Tectonics &                                 “Process Experiments”                 

Earthquakes/Volcanoes                         Weather & Climate

Matter: (phases & material science)       Astronomy

Classroom Rules:

1. Be courteous and respectful to each student, teacher, substitute, and visitors. Respect the right of all students to learn and the teacher to teach.

2. Be prepared and on time. Be in your seat when class is schedule to begin, and come prepared with your Lab-Journal book, 3-ring binder, a pencil or pen, your science notebook, and a scientific calculator. Remember, school attendance policies will be followed.

3. No food or drink in the classroom. (Only water is permitted).

4. No CD players, I-pods, cell phones, etc., will be allowed in class from bell to bell.

Attendance and Make-up Work:  When you have an excused absence, it will be your responsibility for make-up work. First, Look at my webpage to see what happened. If you have questions, Ask!  Make-up from an excused absence must be done within five (5) school days upon your return to school. If you are absent the day of a test you will be expected to take the test before or after school within 2 school days starting upon the day that you return.

Grading %:        (These are approximate %)

          Assessments:

          Tests/Quizzes:                            65%

          Projects/Reports:                       15%

          Homework/Class work:             10%

          Labs/Journaling:                           5%

          Attitude/Citizenship                     5%

Sincerely,

Hans C. Brockhoff                  

Science Teacher, PHS             

Phone: (H) 572-4114     (S) 530-4440

E-mail: brockhoffh@peninsula.wednet.edu