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Science Syllabus – Grade 5
Teacher: Mr. Lee
Waldron
Description:
An overview of
the basic concepts in life, earth, the human body, and the
physical sciences designed to enhance the student’s
understanding for and appreciation of the world we live in.
Text:
Title:
Science
Author:
Cooney, Dr. Timothy;
DiSpezio, Michael;
Foots, Barbara;
Matamoros, Dr. Angie;
Nyquist, Kate; Ostlund, Dr. Karen;
Chamot, Dr. Anna; Cummins,
Dr. Jim; Kahn, Gale;
Sipkovich, Vincent;
Weinberg, Steve
Publisher:
Scott Foresman, a division of Addison-Wesley Educational
Publishers, Inc.
Copyright:
2000
Edition:
First
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General Objectives:
To
introduce the child to:
1.
Life Science
2.
Physical Science
3.
Earth Science
4.
Human Body
5.
Proper Notebook Management
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Approaches:
1.
Experimentation with questions, answers, and
conclusions
2.
Auditory and visual techniques
3.
Class discussions
4.
Lecture
5.
Internet assignments
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Materials needed:
Pencils, paper, hi-lighters, colored pencils, 3x5 lined index
cards (The Same color.).
(**NO
SPIRAL PAPER or PENS are ALLOWED for classwork, homework, tests,
or quizzes and will not be accepted. A grade of a zero
will be assigned.**)
Course
Outline:
These are the
topics we will cover this year.
I.
First Days of School
A.
Classroom Rules & Procedures
B.
School Rules
C.
Emergency Procedures
II.
The Scientific Method and the Science Fair Process
(Students are required to participate in the science
fair.)
III.
Unit A
– Life Science: Plant Structure and Function, Animal Structures
and Function, Energy and Ecosystems, & Surviving in the
Environment
IV.
Unit B
– Physical Science: Measuring Matter, Force and Motion,
Electricity and Magnetism, & Light and Sound
V.
Unit C
– Earth Science: Measuring Weather, The Makeup of the Earth,
Exploring the Oceans, & Movements in the Solar System
VI.
Unit D
– The Human Body: The Digestive, Circulatory, and Nervous
Systems & Keeping Your Body Systems Healthy
Grading
Scale:
A=93-100 ;
B=85-92 ; C=78-84 ; D=70-77 ; F=0-69
Grading
Policy:
Tests – 55%;
Labs, quizzes, class participation, & graded class work – 35% ;
HW Completion– 10%
Homework
Policy:
Students are
expected to complete each homework assignment. Homework will be
assigned mainly on weekdays and weekend homework is very rare.
During each nine-week period, there will be an average of 20
homework assignments. Each assignment is worth 5 points. At
the end of the nine weeks the points will be added with a
maximum grade of 100 points. Students will not receive any
points for late assignments. Please refer to the student
handbook for a detailed description of homework and make-up
guidelines.
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