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Hello and Welcome to
Mr. Herrscher's Physical Science Webpage!
Physical Science is a 9th grade science class that is mandatory for all freshman at Wayzata high school.
Mr. Herrscher
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Room A-302
Wayzata High School
763-745-6600 ext.6925
Course Description & Objectives
This course is designed as an
introduction to the physical sciences of chemistry and physics, along with a
component of Earth and space science.
Although much of the course is based upon understanding concepts, the ability
to apply mathematics in order to describe these concepts is essential. The materials that will be explored include
the nature, methods and history of science, the nature of matter, chemical
reactions, energy and motion.
More
importantly, this course will teach you how to be informed decision-makers and
self-motivated learners. Science is not
just about experiments and equations.
Science is the study of the natural world around us and how we fit into
it as human beings. Science is knowing
what questions to ask, what information to look for, and always searching for
answers while keeping an open mind. I
challenge you to be the best scientist you can be!
Grade Distribution
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Labs/projects
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20%
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Tests
&
Quizzes
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35%
25%
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Homework
& Classwork
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20%
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*There
are 20 pts. of extra credit in the form of Hall Passes.
Grading Scale:
A=
90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
D= 60-69%
F= 59.9% and below
Physical Science Units
Unit
1 – “What is Science”
Unit
2 – “Energy and Motion”
Unit
3 – “Electricity”
Unit
4 –“Earth and Space Science”
Unit
5 – “Nature of matter”
Unit
6 – “Chemical Bonds and Reactions”
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