Physical World Syllabus

2020-2021

Instructor Information

Instructor                                     Class Website                                         Email

Mrs. Kari Smith                              mrssmithatmba.blogspot.com                    karismith@madisonbaptist.com

General Information

Description

“Beginning with an introduction to why we do science, the Physical Science Student Text, 5th ed., gradually builds the student’s understanding of physics concepts in a logical sequence. Beginning with classical mechanics, the text progresses through work and energy, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and light and optics. These transition naturally into the chemistry topics, beginning with the atomic model, then to elements and compounds, chemical reactions, and finishing with solutions, and acids, bases, and salts. Every chapter shows by example why the subject matter is relevant to a Christian worldview of science”--BJU Press Product Description

Requirements

• Reading assignments outlined in one color of pen and class notes written in using a different

color of pen. All notes must be kept in a three-ringed binder with a section designated for Physical Science class only. These will be graded on test days for a quiz grade: 100% if complete and 0% if in-complete.

• Homework questions and worksheets must be completed in google classroom and do not need to be done

       in complete sentences. For any problems in your google classroom, you must work the problem on a    

       separate sheet of paper and then write your answer in the assignment. Turn in your work on the day the  

       assignment is due. You must show all work and not just the answer on any math problems. Partial credit

       will be awarded for correct work done.

• Assignments scheduled must be completed by 8:00 AM on the following morning or a homework slip (0%) will be given, even if the entire assignment is due on a different day. Most assignments are grouped together for fairer grading.

• A scientific calculator will be required for the math problems and must be present in class or

work detention will be given.

Grading

25%-Homework graded for neatness, accuracy and completion.

25%-Quizzes will be scheduled.

50%-Tests & Projects will be scheduled.

Course Materials

Required Text

The Physical World: An Introduction to Physical Science from BJU Press

Chapter Topics

Modeling God’s World                        Thermodynamics                Elements and the Periodic Tabl        

Fluid Mechanics                                Electricity                        Bonding and Compounds        

Measurement                                Magnetism                        Chemical Reactions

Kinematics: How Things Move                Periodic Motion and Waves        Mixtures and Solutions

Dynamics: Why Things Move                Sound                                Acids, Bases, and Salts

Energy                                        Electromagnetic Energy

Work and Simple Machines                        Light and Optics

Matter                                        The Atom

Additional Information

Projects

Scientist Lapbook (Test Grade)--

• September 2, 2020: Project Introduced & Scientist Drawn
• September 7, 2020: Information Due in Class
• September 24, 2020: Project Due in Class

Newton’s Laws Essay (Test Grade)--

• September 30, 2020: Project introduced in Class
• October 5, 2020: Information Due in Class
• October 9, 2020: Thesis/Outline Page Due
• October 16, 2020: Paragraph Pages Due
• October 23, 2020: Introduction & Conclusion Pages Due
• October 28, 2020: Complete Essay Due with Checklist, Bibliography, and Brainstorming Page

Dominion Science Essay (Test Grade)--

• November 4, 2020: Project introduced in Class & Topic Chosen
• November 9, 2020: Information Due in Class
• November 9-13, 2020: In-Class Workdays
• November 16, 2020: Completed Essay Due with Brainstorming Page, Outline, Checklist, and Bibliography

Research Paper (Two Test Grades)--

• January 4, 2021-List of topics compiled in class
• January 11, 2021-Topic Due
• January 15, 2021-Preliminary Outline Due
• January  18-22, 2021-In-class Workdays
• January 22, 2021-25 Notecards Due
• January 27, 2021-In-class Workday
• January 29, 2021-25 Notecards Due (Total-50)
• February 3, 2021-In-class Workday
• February 5, 2021-25 Notecards Due (Total-75)
• February 10, 2021-In-class Workday
• February 12, 2021-25 Notecards Due (Total-100) and Working Bibliography
• February 17, 2021-In-class Workday
• February 24, 2021-First Half of Rough Draft Due, In-class Workday
• March 3, 2021- In-class Workday
• March 5, 2021-Second Half of Rough Draft Due
• March 12, 2021-Personal Proofreading Signature Due
• March 19, 2021-Two Proofreading Signatures, Typed Title Page, Outline, Pledge Page and Bibliography Due
• April 2, 2021-Research Paper Due