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Life Science Syllabus
Ms. Aeschlimann
Why do our bodies do what they do? What is the green slime on my pool? How are we a part of an ecosystem? Discovering new things about life on earth has been the dream of scientists for centuries. Today, it is your turn to continue that journey of discovery.
Topics of Study:
Life Science is the study of cells, heredity, biological populations, and their changes over time. It includes human biology, ecology, diversity of organisms and the history and nature of science. In this course students will have the opportunity to conduct and design experiments, identify and classify organisms. We will work on developing skills in data recording, classifying, measuring, observing, hypothesizing, analyzing, evaluation and inferring.
Course Goals:
1. Continue to develop good study habits. To better observe the world, ask questions, and reflect. To be willing to read about science and think about it. To give yourself time to learn, to regularly study material covered, not just the night before a test.
2. Produce quality work. To walk out with some great things that you produced. To not settle for mediocrity in your work. To look at your own work and figure out how to make it better.
3. Collect a body of valuable knowledge. To better understand how the world works. To apply and use that information. To have a desire to continue to learn and add to that body of knowledge and skills.
4. Have fun. Enjoy yourself through getting along with others and making some new friends. Recognize that learning is a process that brings joy and satisfaction.
Materials—to be brought daily 1. Composition notebook--Journals, data collection, some writing assignments and some project work will be recorded here. It is essential that it is brought to class every day. It will be collected at least once during the term. Paper is not to be torn out—it’s a permanent record!
2. Agenda Book—each student receives one from the school. Students are to record assignments and due dates here.
3. 2 Pocket Folder to store handouts and assignments. For Science Only.
4. Pencils: all work done in class needs to be in pencil. Pencils can be left in Ms. A’s room for classroom use
5. Colored pencils: a box of 12 colored pencils.
Grades
50% Tests and Major Projects
40% Quizzes, Labs, Journal, and Smaller Projects
10% Homework, classwork/classroom obligationsGrading scale, based on total points:
89.5% - 100% A
79.5% - 89.4% B
69.5% - 79.4% C
59.5% - 69.4% D
59.4% Not passing
Homework
Homework can be found on the homework blog @ www.MsAScienceOnline.weebly.com. Assignments not completed in class will be required homework and due the next day. Homework will occasionally be assigned and is due the next day.
After School Help
OASIS is a scheduled after school help session for any and all students to receive one-on-one attention from her/his teacher. Science Oasis is every Thursday from 2:30 – 3:00. Students can also ask the teacher for a different time afterschool if necessary for make-up work.
Missed Assignments
If a student misses an assignment due to absence he/she must:
1. Speak to the teacher before or after class on the day they return to school
2. Complete the assignment within 1 week of absence and turn it in to the teacher.
If the student is absent for an extended period of time please contact me and we will arrange a fair amount of time to make up the missed work.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
If a student is found guilty of academic dishonesty (cheating), the teacher will collect the assignment, mark a zero for the work, notify the parent/guardian of the event, and refer the student to administration.
Disciplinary Actions
Depending on the severity and the frequency of the event, one or more of the following will be done:
1. Session with teacher
2. Phone call home
3. Administrative intervention
Please feel free to contact me. The fastest and most reliable way to contact me would be through email or the Contact Me Page of this website. Please include your name and your child’s name for reference.
Topics of Study:
Life Science is the study of cells, heredity, biological populations, and their changes over time. It includes human biology, ecology, diversity of organisms and the history and nature of science. In this course students will have the opportunity to conduct and design experiments, identify and classify organisms. We will work on developing skills in data recording, classifying, measuring, observing, hypothesizing, analyzing, evaluation and inferring.
Course Goals:
1. Continue to develop good study habits. To better observe the world, ask questions, and reflect. To be willing to read about science and think about it. To give yourself time to learn, to regularly study material covered, not just the night before a test.
2. Produce quality work. To walk out with some great things that you produced. To not settle for mediocrity in your work. To look at your own work and figure out how to make it better.
3. Collect a body of valuable knowledge. To better understand how the world works. To apply and use that information. To have a desire to continue to learn and add to that body of knowledge and skills.
4. Have fun. Enjoy yourself through getting along with others and making some new friends. Recognize that learning is a process that brings joy and satisfaction.
Materials—to be brought daily 1. Composition notebook--Journals, data collection, some writing assignments and some project work will be recorded here. It is essential that it is brought to class every day. It will be collected at least once during the term. Paper is not to be torn out—it’s a permanent record!
2. Agenda Book—each student receives one from the school. Students are to record assignments and due dates here.
3. 2 Pocket Folder to store handouts and assignments. For Science Only.
4. Pencils: all work done in class needs to be in pencil. Pencils can be left in Ms. A’s room for classroom use
5. Colored pencils: a box of 12 colored pencils.
Grades
50% Tests and Major Projects
40% Quizzes, Labs, Journal, and Smaller Projects
10% Homework, classwork/classroom obligationsGrading scale, based on total points:
89.5% - 100% A
79.5% - 89.4% B
69.5% - 79.4% C
59.5% - 69.4% D
59.4% Not passing
Homework
Homework can be found on the homework blog @ www.MsAScienceOnline.weebly.com. Assignments not completed in class will be required homework and due the next day. Homework will occasionally be assigned and is due the next day.
After School Help
OASIS is a scheduled after school help session for any and all students to receive one-on-one attention from her/his teacher. Science Oasis is every Thursday from 2:30 – 3:00. Students can also ask the teacher for a different time afterschool if necessary for make-up work.
Missed Assignments
If a student misses an assignment due to absence he/she must:
1. Speak to the teacher before or after class on the day they return to school
2. Complete the assignment within 1 week of absence and turn it in to the teacher.
If the student is absent for an extended period of time please contact me and we will arrange a fair amount of time to make up the missed work.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
If a student is found guilty of academic dishonesty (cheating), the teacher will collect the assignment, mark a zero for the work, notify the parent/guardian of the event, and refer the student to administration.
Disciplinary Actions
Depending on the severity and the frequency of the event, one or more of the following will be done:
1. Session with teacher
2. Phone call home
3. Administrative intervention
Please feel free to contact me. The fastest and most reliable way to contact me would be through email or the Contact Me Page of this website. Please include your name and your child’s name for reference.
Electronic Copy of the syllabus:
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