D'Andrea+Physical+Science

=Syllabus for Modified Physical Science=

=**__Physical Science__ is the study of the relationship between problem solving and scientific theory and measurement. Topic covered include standards matrix, physical and chemical properties of matter, phases of matter, atoms and elements, motion and forces, air pressure, sound and light and energy.**= =**Students will learn how curiosity and careful observations, hunches, and accurate measurements are used to solve problems. Physical science is studied scientifically using observations, inferences, and data collection by means of measuring and interpreting data.**= = = =**Class Expectations**= =**Students will be in their seats when the bell rings. The door will be closed and locked and tardy students must go to the office for an entry pass. Students will have their notebook, pencil or pen. Students will do all work and HW as assigned.**= =**Students should have no food in classrooms. Clear liquid ,water, is ok.**=

**Through scientific problem solving students will come to know their own learning styles, and how their individual disability impacts their learning.**
=**Grading: A 90-100, B 89-80, C 79-70, D 69-51**= =**Make up Work**= ==**Will be done wnen students return. If a student has an excused absence they may make up the work. If students have an unexcused absence it is up to the teacher as to whether the work can be made up.**== ==**Make up work is to be asked about before or after school or during office hours only. Students will not be able to get their make up work by asking for it during class. A notebook of the CLO' and agendas will be kept for student reference as to what they have missed.**== =**Dicipline rules are in parent student planner and will be adhered to. Dress code and tardy policy are in planner.**=