COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, students will follow the nationwide Next Generation Science standards while providing a positive Islamic learning environment. These standards help to present and reinforce science concepts from a wide range of topics while developing necessary critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will see science come to life through reading and reflection, experimentation, engaging projects, group discussions, and presentations. The science disciplines covered throughout all grade levels include:
*Refer to the attached pdf to view the outline of covered topics per grade level
TEXTBOOK: Students will engage in reading and response activities with the teacher and peers through the Pearson Interactive Science curriculum. Students receive multiple workbooks throughout the year that they are responsible for storing and bringing to class each day. Any lost or damaged books will be charged a fine. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Rule #1. Respect your teacher.
Why? Respecting your teacher is done because you trust that they have your best interest at heart and that what they establish is done to keep our classroom organized, safe, and fun! Rule #2. Respect your classmates.
Why? Respecting your classmates is done because our class is like a strong team striving for the same goal. Each classmate plays an irreplaceable role on our team. When one member achieves, the whole team achieves. When one member suffers,the whole team suffers. Rule #3. Learn with your whole self.
Why? Learning with your whole self is done because the education we receive is valuable. If we focus and learn correctly the first time, the information will stick in your brain much easier. Rule #4. Ask permission.
Why? Asking permission is not done to limit you, but to limit distraction. Asking permission keeps us safe and helps the class run efficiently. Rule #5. Take responsibility.
Why? Taking responsibility is done because it is a necessary skill to have as a contributor to society. If we see something that needs to be done and we fail to do it, we are acting out of selfishness instead of selflessness. What happens if our team excels in following the rules? You earn points each time your teacher notices the class excelling in the rules. Your class can save points to earn privileges:
What happens if the rules are broken:
GRADES: Student’s grades will reflect on three categories throughout the year: formative assessment, summative assessment, and participative activities. Formative activities include daily bellringers, worksheets, homework, reading assignments, and explorative experiments. Summative assessments include projects, quizzes, and tests. Participation points are given for involvement in group discussions, brainstorming, and a quarterly self-reflection. Each unit will have two summative assignments: a quiz and a test or a quiz and a project. Units vary in size, so students will complete 1-3 units per quarter. Extra credit is only available after students finish originally assigned formative assessments and have shown strong effort to do well at these activities. The following explains how students’ grades are calculated. Formative 60% Summative 35% Participation 5% |
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