1. CCP Physical Science
Fall 2012 - Winter 2013
Miss Barkanic
Office Hours: 7:15am – 2:35 pm
Email: Stefanie.Barkanic@timberlane.net
Course Description:
Welcome to 9th grade Physical Science. This is an introductory course that deals with a broad range of
topics in chemistry, physics, and some astronomy. This course will include lectures, labs, projects, and
group activities. It is going to be a wonderful year and I am very excited to have you all in physical
science.
Learning Outcomes
Outcomes: At the end of this course you will have been exposed to the central concepts of chemistry,
physics, astronomy and will know, understand, and be able to do the following:
1. Understand and apply concepts of the scientific method, introductory mathematical modeling, the
use of scientific equipment, and scientific reporting in solving basic physics and chemistry
problems.
2. Model, apply concepts, and solve problems related to the motion of objects and underlying forces.
3. Demonstrate, apply concepts, and solve problems related to the properties of light and sound
waves.
4. Show the relationships between electricity and magnetism, apply those concepts and describe
their roles in technology.
5. Make use of thermodynamic principles to show how matter and energy change within a system.
6. Show how the evolution of the atomic model explains the structure of the periodic table, the
nature of atoms and make use of the periodic table to examine properties of elements.
7. Demonstrate their understanding of nuclear radiation, atomic energy, and the evolution of the
universe.
8. Illustrate, apply concepts, and solve problems related to molecular bonding and chemical
reactions.
9. Describe, apply concepts, and solve problems related to acids, bases, and carbon-based chemistry.
Textbook & Materials
Textbook: Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Materials: 3-Ring Binder
Notebook/Paper
Calculator
Pencil/Pen
Grades:
Based on Total Points: Each assignment is given a representative number of points, larger assignments
having a higher point value. The individual grade is simply calculated by the number of points earned
divided by the total number of points possible.

2. Assessments:
Homework: 5-10 points ea.
- Weekly Outlines and Questions
Classwork: 20-30 points ea.
- Daily Assignments and Activities
Quizzes: 15-25 points ea.
- Unit Quizzes
- Planner Checks
Projects/Presentations: 50-150 points ea.
- Individual and Group
- Lab reports
Tests: 50-150 points ea.
- Unit Tests
- Notebook Tests
Missed Work/Exams: It is YOUR responsibility to get and turn in any make-up work. Utilize classroom
calendar and student folders, in front of room, to do so. Exams and quizzes will need to be scheduled to
take before, during, or after school, not during class time.
Cheating/Plagiarism: This is not tolerated and if caught the exam or project in question will be counted
as zero
Grading Standard
I believe homework should be practice and if worked on diligently WILL help with projects, test,
and quizzes; Therefore, you will not be held responsible for correctness on homework. I do expect all of
the homework to the complete 100 percent for full credit. You will not receive full credit if it is not
completely done. All weekly homework is assigned on Monday and due the following Friday. Homework
will be accepted late for half credit.
Short quizzes will be given sporadically during each unit, normally totaling between 1-4 quizzes
per unit. I will give at least a 24 hr notice for any given quiz. Quizzes will come in a variety of multiple
choice, fill in the blank, short answer, and/or matching. At the end of each unit a random week in your
agenda book will be checked for a quiz grade.
Tests will be given at the end of each unit. You can expect multiple choice, short answer,
matching, and/or fill in the blank. You will be given a week notice for these tests. Remember my tests
are made to make you think so that cramming the night before will not be sufficient. Homework outlines
may be used during all tests. Before each unit exam a Notebook Test will be given testing organization
skills.