Freshman Physics 2019 2020 Instructor Ms Frances Lynn

Freshman Physics 2019 -2020 Instructor - Ms. (Frances) Lynn Prosser Class Overview: Physics is the natural science that studies matter, its motion and behavior through time, and the related entities of energy and force. Our main goal is to understand what is in our universe and how it behaves. In this class, we will examine these topics through inquiry and hands-on learning. We will also focus on essential science skills such as critical thinking, reading and writing in science, and graphing. Ms. Prosser Room 104 Planning Period – 10: 30 – 12: 00 Mon/Wed Tutoring Hours: After school by appointment Required Materials: Pencil/Pen Notebooks will be provided Expectations: Respect Everyone Be Responsible Be Prepared Be Engaged Be Open Be Honest *more on class expectations to come Late & Make-Up Work: If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you’ve missed by asking the teacher or a classmate. If you are out on a field trip or have to leave early for sports, the same rules apply. Field trips and sports DO NOT excuse your work. Students in my class have one week from the original due date to submit work for late credit unless you have a documented illness or absence that has been approved by administration. Grading Scale: 90 -100 A 80 -89 B 70 -79 C 60 -69 D 0 -59 F Phones: Sorry. . . no phones! Please respect our school policy If phones are seen, they will be confiscated by security Stay Connected: E-mail: frances. prosser@slp s. org 385 -4774 ext. 36661 Reminder: In uniform ID’s on No food in class Try your best Be ok with making mistakes

Year Overview 1 st Quarter 1 st Science Practices and Quarter Motion (how can we describe and understand the way things move? ) 3 rd Quarter Waves (what is the nature of sound and light? ) Point System Grading Pt value Do Nows/Exit Slips 5 Homework 10 -15 Classwork 15 -20 Quizzes 25 -50 Labs 50 -75 Tests 100 You are living, you occupy space, and you have mass. YOU MATTER! 2 nd Quarter Force (what causes change? ) 4 th Quarter Atoms and Electromagnetism (what is everything made of ? how does the charge of an object affect its interaction with other objects? ) A Final Note My sincere hope is that you will do your best on your own work. Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will result in a zero on the assignment, including anyone who allows the cheating. You will be given the opportunity to re-do any incorrect answers on tests to receive 75% of the missing points back. You will also have ample opportunities to do extra credit work, or receive credit for work done during a tutorial session.