1. Integrated Coordinated Sciece (ICS) (Period 4)
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Integrated Coordinated Sciece (ICS) (Period 4) Assignments

Instructors
Term
2010-2011 School Year
Department
Science
Location
B105
Description
The major purpose of this course provides students with an introduction to earth science, chemistry, biology, and physics. This complete view gives students an understanding of the concepts and principles of science and provides opportunities to develop problem solving, and technological skills necessary to compete successfully in the 21st century.

• There may be additional topics added based on the schedule.
• As we are working in a “mester” system instead of the traditional semester system, topics will be accelerated and missing one day can by considered equal to missing 2 or more days at another school.

Integrated/Coordinated Science meets the requirement for graduation and fulfills University of C /CSU Subject Area Requirements (as an elective course, not as a laboratory course).

Course Syllabus
  • Earth Science
    • Earth Standards 3a-f; 7b-c; 9b-d
    • Volcanoes, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes
  • Physics
    • Physics Standards 3f; 4a-b,d-f; 5d,e,h,i,j,m
    • Light, Sound, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism, Lenses
  • Chemistry
    • Chemistry Standards1a-f; 2a-c; 5a,c; 7b,c
    • Atoms and Elements, Periodic Table, Bonds, Acids and Bases
  • Biology
    • Biology Standards 6a-f; 8a,b,e
    • Evolution, Ecology, Biogeochemical Cycles

Assignments/Homework/Grading
Each assignment may be assessed on one or more standard using the following rating scale: 4 (Advanced), 3 (Proficient), 2 (Basic), 1 (Below Basic), 0 (Far Below Basic). Report card grades are calculated as an average of scores, using the following scale:

A= 4.0-3.6
B= 3.5-2.7
C= 2.6-1.8
D= 1.7-0.9
F= 0.8-0.0

Homework and/or classwork are assigned several times a week. Homework may consist of reading, writing, research, or project based assignments. In addition to regular homework and classwork, there will be at least 3-4 projects. These projects will be scheduled so that 1 will be completed per half-mester or 2 per mester. Students are required to keep a homework log in their notebook or daily planner. All homework and class assignments must be turned in on the assigned due date. All assignments given in class will be posted on the new school website, under the correct class. (http://www.arletahigh.net)

As the instructor, I reserve the right to give a pop quiz at any time.
I will also be giving a minimum of one (1) quiz a week.
It is the responsibility of you, the STUDENT to find out what work/quizzes have been missed and to either complete the work in a timely manner or schedule a make-up quiz.

School Policies
All school policies regarding student attendance and behavior apply to this class. Students are expected to behave in a manner conducive to learning. Students are required to adhere to the school dress code. Students are expected to bring necessary learning materials and assigned textbooks to class each day. Textbooks must be covered and maintained in the condition in which they were issued. Students are responsible for the cost of lost or damaged textbooks.

Required Textbooks
Integrated Coordinated Science for the 21st Century

Required Student Materials:
Pen, pencil, notebook, folder, colored pencils, ruler, scissors, glue stick, highlighter, graph paper, loose lined paper (loose-leaf paper)


How to Help Your Child Success
Help your child set a consistent block of time aside each day to work on homework, class assignments, or enrichment activities. Provide a quiet study area in which your child can study. Encourage him or her to form study partnerships or study groups with other students in his or her class. Please feel free to contact the school or instructor should you have any questions or concerns about your child’s educational progress or learning needs.

Arleta High School: (818) 686-4100



Student Science Laboratory Safety Contract

I agree to:
  • Act responsibly at all times in the laboratory.
  • Follow all instructions given, orally or in writing, by my teacher.
  • Perform only those activities assigned and approved by my teacher.
  • Protect my eyes, face, hands, and body by wearing proper clothing and using protective equipment provided by my school or instructor
  • Carry out good housekeeping practices as instructed by my teacher.
  • Know the location of safety and first aid equipment in the laboratory.
  • Notify my teacher immediately of an emergency or accident.
  • NEVER work alone in the laboratory.
  • NEVER eat, drink or chew gum in the laboratory/classroom unless instructed to do so by my teacher. (there is only ONE exception – plain clear water in a bottle, which may be subject to search/confirmation of contents at any time)
  • Handle living organisms or preserved specimens only when authorized by my teacher, and then, with respect.
  • NEVER enter or work in a supply area unless instructed to do so and supervised by my teacher.
  • In addition to follow the rules listed on the following pages to the possibility and probability of the presence of chemicals or other substances that could cause harm if ingested or applied to the face – there is to be no personal grooming of any kind at any time, including hair styling or make-up application – any and all supplies will be considered contaminates or contaminated and will be disposed of.
    • This also means that all food and gum is FORBIDDEN as this room also serves as a chemistry classroom
  • Violation of rules may result in: lunch pick-up, after school cleaning of room, parent conference by phone or in person


Assignment Calendar

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Volcano Research Project – due April 8

Your mission is to find information and report on a volcano that has erupted in the last 100 years. Your report must include:
1. Name of Volcano
2. Type of volcano (5pts)
3. Geographic location (5 pts)
4. Name, distance, and population of nearest major city (5 pts)
5. Date of most recent eruption and date of most destructive eruption (10 pts)
6. Other events associated with the last eruption (earthquakes, floods, mudslides, etc) (5 pts)
7. 1-page description of the major hazards to humans in the vicinity of the volcano. Speculate on what you would do if you were in charge of minimizing the risk to the population. (20 pts)
Building a volcano model is allowed, but NOT required for this. However, if you choose to build a model, it must resemble the volcano in your report (NO generic models).

Report Requirements
All reports should be typed; hand-written reports will lose points.
Font: Times New Roman; Size: 12-pt; Line Spacing: double-spaced
1-in. margins on all sides
Your name & Period should be in the top-right corner

References
Use these references to start your research:
• Alaska Volcano Observatory
• Cascades Volcano Observatory
• The Electronic Volcano
• Michigan Tech Volcanoes Page
• NASA Earth Observing System (EOS) IDS Volcanology Team
• Volcano Information Center
• Volcano/Earth Science-Oriented Servers
• US Geological Survey Volcanic Hazards Program
• Global Volcanism Program (GVP)
• Volcano Watch Newsletter
• Volcanoes Online
• VolcanoWorld

Bibliography
Check your library for these books:

Cas, R.A.F. and Wright, J. V. (1987).
Volcanic Successions: Modern and Ancient. London: Allen & Unwin.
La Croix, A. (1904)
La Montagna Pelée et ses Éruptions. Paris: Masson
Lipman, P.W. and Mullineaux (eds). (1981)
The 1980 Eruptions of Mount St. Helens, Washington. U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1250.


Details courtesy of Volcano Web & Lorrie Lava

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Rewrite lab 2 (Taking a Ride on a Lithospheric Plate on pp64-69) - use the same format as for the first lab - remember, you are trying to explain this, in complete sentences, to an 8 year old; use the tables and graphs to answer the questions.

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complete the questions on topographic maps using the worksheet and your notes

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Rewrite the lab report in your own words (pretend that you are explaining this to an 8 year old, who will be performing the experiment while you watch)

Remember to write the procedure as a paragraph and put all the tables and questions under the data section.

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complete the worksheets, use your notes to either convert to/from scientific notiation and to convert between different units of measurement

a scientific calculator and your "magic ruler" will be helpful for this

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Get safety contract & photo release signed and returned

safety contract must include
  • a CURRENT and VALID contact number
  • any food/animal allergies (fur, nuts, fruit - due to labs performed)
  • wearing of contact lenses/glasses - chemical fume hazard for contact lenses