MIDDLE COLLEGE FOR TECNOLOGY CARRERS
SUBJECT: INTEGRATED PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY (IPC)
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. RAFAEL A. BETANCOURT
OVERVIEW:
in this course, IPC teachers is to expect
students be better science learners when they are allowed the freedom to
generated their own questions and designed ways to find answers to these
questions on their own. Students in ninth grade science should already have had
numerous fields – and laboratory –based science experiences from kindergarten –
Grade 8 and they will have used a wide range of science materials and
instruments.
SYLLABUS:
FALL SEMESTER:
1. Scientific Method, Measurements and safety.
2. Motion and Force
3. Energy
4. Work and Simple Machine
5. Thermal Energy
6. Electrical Energy
7. Waves
8. Sound Energy
9. Light Energy
10. Energy Sources
SPRING SEMESTER:
11. Properties of Matter
12. Physical and Chemical Properties
13. Classification of Matter
14. Atomic Structure
15. Periodic Table and Bonding
16. Chemical Reactions and End Products
17. Solutions
18. Acids and Bases
19. Nuclear Reactions
SUPPLIES:
· One 1-3 inc. binder with pockets and dividers.
· Notebook paper
· Black pens
· Pencil bag
· Dividers
· Ruler
GRADING: The standard HISD grading scale will be followed:
LETTER PERCENTAGES
A 100 - 90
B 89 - 80
C 79 - 75
D 74 - 70
F 69 and below
GRADE CATEGORIES:
CODE DESCRIPTION %
WUP WARM UP 10
CLW CLASS WORK 30
HMK HOMEWORK 15
TST END OF TOPIC TEST 35
CPR CLASS PARTICIPATION 10
CLASS ROUTINE
· Warm –up (10 min)
· Lecture (25 min)
· Individual work (40 min)
· Ending
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT
· Mandatory 9th and 10th graders
· MCTC Regulation
· Chemistry, Physics, Biology topics
· 50 % of 4th cycle
CLASS RULES: In addition to abiding by district and school codes of conduct, students are to adhere to the following rules:
1. Behave as young adults
2. No gum, candy, food, or drink is allowed in class.
3. No throwing in class ( paper, pens, trash, etc)
4. Bring all supplies to class daily.
ATTENDANCE: Students should be present daily. When absent, students have THREE (3) days in which to bring a permit to excuse the absent. If excused within that time period, the absent will be considered UNEXCUSED. THREE CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES RESULT IN NO CREDICT FOR THE CLASS.
TARDINESS: If tardy, students are required to bring a permit from the office stating if tardy is EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED and check with the teacher for any missed work or instructions.
______________________________________________________________________________________
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE CLASS POLICY.
STUDENT NAME (print)____________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE____________________________
DATE: ____________
PARENT NAME (print) ____________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE_____________________________
DATE___________
MIDDLE COLLEGE FOR TECNOLOGY CARRERS
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. RAFAEL A. BETANCOURT
OVERVIEW: in this course, CHEMISTRY teachers is to expect students be better science learners when they are allowed the freedom to generated their own questions and designed ways to find answers to these questions on their own. Students in ninth grade science should already have had numerous fields – and laboratory –based science experiences from kindergarten – Grade 8 and they will have used a wide range of science materials and instruments.
SYLLABUS:
FALL SEMESTER::
1. Scientific Method and Measurements
2. Fundamentals Concepts of Matter
3. Atomic Structure
4. Periodic Table and Chemical Formulas
5. The Mole
6. Chemical Reactions
7. Stoichiometry
8. States of Matters
9. Chemical Thermodynamics
SPRING SEMESTER:
10. Behavior of Gases
11. Chemical Periodicity
12. Chemical Bonds
13. Aqueous Systems and Solutions
14. Reactions Rates and Equilibrium
15. Acids and Bases
16. Redox Reactions
17. Electrochemical Chemistry
18. Nuclear Chemistry
SUPPLIES:
· One 1-3 inc. binder with pockets and dividers.
· Notebook paper
· Black pens
· Pencil bag
· Dividers
· Ruler
GRADING: The standard HISD grading scale will be followed:
LETTER PERCENTAGES
A 100 - 90
B 89 - 80
C 79 - 75
D 74 - 70
F 69 and below
GRADE CATEGORIES:
CODE DESCRIPTION %
WUP WARM UP 10
CLW CLASS WORK 30
HMK HOMEWORK 15
TST END OF TOPIC TEST 35
CPR CLASS PARTICIPATION 10
CLASS ROUTINE
· Warm –up (10 min)
· Lecture (25 min)
· Individual work (40 min)
· Ending
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT
· Mandatory 9th and 10th graders
· HISD Regulation
· Chemistry, Physics, Biology topics
· 50 % of 4th cycle
CLASS RULES: In addition to abiding by district and school codes of conduct, students are to adhere to the following rules:
5. Behave as young adults
6. No gum, candy, food, or drink is allowed in class.
7. No throwing in class ( paper, pens, trash, etc)
8. Bring all supplies to class daily.
ATTENDANCE: Students should be present daily. When absent, students have THREE (3) days in which to bring a permit to excuse the absent. If excused within that time period, the absent will be considered UNEXCUSED. THREE CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES RESULT IN NO CREDICT FOR THE CLASS.
TARDINESS: If tardy, students are required to bring a permit from the office stating if tardy is EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED and check with the teacher for any missed work or instructions.
______________________________________________________________________________________
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE CLASS POLICY.
STUDENT NAME (print)____________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE____________________________
DATE: ____________
PARENT NAME (print) ____________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE_____________________________
DATE___________
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From: LeDuff, Rhonda A
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 8:44 AM
To: Betancourt, Rafael A
Subject: RE: Syllabus
You have not mentioned in your syllabus how you go about arriving at EACH SIX WEEKS' grade (quizzes, test, projects, etc.. Also, you have not mentioned Science Fair). All ninth and tenth grade students must complete a science fair project. Parents should be made aware of this in the syllabus.
Have you turned this in to Ms. Buchanan? If not, please include this. If you have, then has she addressed this with you?
-----Original Message-----
From: Betancourt, Rafael A
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 7:55 AM
To: LeDuff, Rhonda A
Subject: RE: Syllabus
MIDDLE COLLEGE FOR TECNOLOGY CARRERS
SUBJECT: INTEGRATED PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY (IPC)
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. RAFAEL A. BETANCOURT
OVERVIEW: in this course, IPC teachers is to expect students be better science learners when they are allowed the freedom to generated their own questions and designed ways to find answers to these questions on their own. Students in ninth grade science should already have had numerous fields – and laboratory –based science experiences from kindergarten – Grade 8 and they will have used a wide range of science materials and instruments.
SYLLABUS:
FALL SEMESTER:
1. Scientific Method, Measurements and safety.
2. Motion and Force
3. Energy
4. Work and Simple Machine
5. Thermal Energy
6. Electrical Energy
7. Waves
8. Sound Energy
9. Light Energy
10. Energy Sources
SPRING SEMESTER:
11. Properties of Matter
12. Physical and Chemical Properties
13. Classification of Matter
14. Atomic Structure
15. Periodic Table and Bonding
16. Chemical Reactions and End Products
17. Solutions
18. Acids and Bases
19. Nuclear Reactions
SUPPLIES:
· One 1-3 inc. binder with pockets and dividers.
· Notebook paper
· Black pens
· Pencil bag
· Dividers
· Ruler
GRADING: The standard HISD grading scale will be followed:
LETTER PERCENTAGES
A 100 - 90
B 89 - 80
C 79 - 75
D 74 - 70
F 69 and below
GRADE CATEGORIES:
CODE DESCRIPTION %
WUP WARM UP 10
CLW CLASS WORK 30
HMK HOMEWORK 15
TST END OF TOPIC TEST 35
CPR CLASS PARTICIPATION 10
CLASS ROUTINE
· Warm –up (10 min)
· Lecture (25 min)
· Individual work (40 min)
· Ending
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT
· Mandatory 9th and 10th graders
· HISD Regulation
· Chemistry, Physics, Biology topics
· 50 % of 4th cycle
CLASS RULES: In addition to abiding by district and school codes of conduct, students are to adhere to the following rules:
1. Behave as young adults
2. No gum, candy, food, or drink is allowed in class.
3. No throwing in class ( paper, pens, trash, etc)
4. Bring all supplies to class daily.
ATTENDANCE: Students should be present daily. When absent, students have THREE (3) days in which to bring a permit to excuse the absent. If excused within that time period, the absent will be considered UNEXCUSED. THREE CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES RESULT IN NO CREDICT FOR THE CLASS.
TARDINESS: If tardy, students are required to bring a permit from the office stating if tardy is EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED and check with the teacher for any missed work or instructions.
______________________________________________________________________________________
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE CLASS POLICY.
STUDENT NAME (print)____________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE____________________________
DATE: ____________
PARENT NAME (print) ____________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE_____________________________
DATE___________
MIDDLE COLLEGE FOR TECNOLOGY CARRERS
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. RAFAEL A. BETANCOURT
OVERVIEW: in this course, CHEMISTRY teachers is to expect students be better science learners when they are allowed the freedom to generated their own questions and designed ways to find answers to these questions on their own. Students in ninth grade science should already have had numerous fields – and laboratory –based science experiences from kindergarten – Grade 8 and they will have used a wide range of science materials and instruments.
SYLLABUS:
FALL SEMESTER::
1. Scientific Method and Measurements
2. Fundamentals Concepts of Matter
3. Atomic Structure
4. Periodic Table and Chemical Formulas
5. The Mole
6. Chemical Reactions
7. Stoichiometry
8. States of Matters
9. Chemical Thermodynamics
SPRING SEMESTER:
10. Behavior of Gases
11. Chemical Periodicity
12. Chemical Bonds
13. Aqueous Systems and Solutions
14. Reactions Rates and Equilibrium
15. Acids and Bases
16. Redox Reactions
17. Electrochemical Chemistry
18. Nuclear Chemistry
SUPPLIES:
· One 1-3 inc. binder with pockets and dividers.
· Notebook paper
· Black pens
· Pencil bag
· Dividers
· Ruler
GRADING: The standard HISD grading scale will be followed:
LETTER PERCENTAGES
A 100 - 90
B 89 - 80
C 79 - 75
D 74 - 70
F 69 and below
GRADE CATEGORIES:
CODE DESCRIPTION %
WUP WARM UP 10
CLW CLASS WORK 30
HMK HOMEWORK 15
TST END OF TOPIC TEST 35
CPR CLASS PARTICIPATION 10
CLASS ROUTINE
· Warm –up (10 min)
· Lecture (25 min)
· Individual work (40 min)
· Ending
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT
· Mandatory 9th and 10th graders
· HISD Regulation
· Chemistry, Physics, Biology topics
· 50 % of 4th cycle
CLASS RULES: In addition to abiding by district and school codes of conduct, students are to adhere to the following rules:
5. Behave as young adults
6. No gum, candy, food, or drink is allowed in class.
7. No throwing in class ( paper, pens, trash, etc)
8. Bring all supplies to class daily.
ATTENDANCE: Students should be present daily. When absent, students have THREE (3) days in which to bring a permit to excuse the absent. If excused within that time period, the absent will be considered UNEXCUSED. THREE CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES RESULT IN NO CREDICT FOR THE CLASS.
TARDINESS: If tardy, students are required to bring a permit from the office stating if tardy is EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED and check with the teacher for any missed work or instructions.
______________________________________________________________________________________
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE CLASS POLICY.
STUDENT NAME (print)____________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE____________________________
DATE: ____________
PARENT NAME (print) ____________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE_____________________________
DATE___________
MIDDLE COLLEGE FOR TECNOLOGY CARRERS
SUBJECT: INTEGRATED PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY (IPC)
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. RAFAEL A. BETANCOURT
OVERVIEW: in this course, IPC teachers is to expect students be better science learners when they are allowed the freedom to generated their own questions and designed ways to find answers to these questions on their own. Students in ninth grade science should already have had numerous fields – and laboratory –based science experiences from kindergarten – Grade 8 and they will have used a wide range of science materials and instruments.
SYLLABUS:
FALL SEMESTER:
1. Scientific Method, Measurements and safety.
2. Motion and Force
3. Energy
4. Work and Simple Machine
5. Thermal Energy
6. Electrical Energy
7. Waves
8. Sound Energy
9. Light Energy
10. Energy Sources
SPRING SEMESTER:
11. Properties of Matter
12. Physical and Chemical Properties
13. Classification of Matter
14. Atomic Structure
15. Periodic Table and Bonding
16. Chemical Reactions and End Products
17. Solutions
18. Acids and Bases
19. Nuclear Reactions
GRADING: The standard HISD grading scale will be followed:
LETTER PERCENTAGES
A 100 - 90
B 89 - 80
C 79 - 75
D 74 - 70
F 69 and below
CLASS RULES: In addition to abiding by district and school codes of conduct, students are to adhere to the following rules:
1. Behave as young adults
2. No gum, candy, food, or drink is allowed in class.
3. No throwing in class ( paper, pens, trash, etc)
4. Bring all supplies to class daily.
SUPPLIES:
· One 1-3 inc. binder with pockets and dividers.
· Notebook paper
· Black pens
· Pencil bag
· Dividers
· Ruler
ATTENDANCE: Students should be present daily. When absent, students have THREE (3) days in which to bring a permit to excuse the absent. If excused within that time period, the absent will be considered UNEXCUSED. THREE CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES RESULT IN NO CREDICT FOR THE CLASS.
TARDINESS: If tardy, students are required to bring a permit from the office stating if tardy is EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED and check with the teacher for any missed work or instructions.
______________________________________________________________________________________
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE CLASS POLICY.
STUDENT NAME (print)____________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE____________________________
DATE: ____________
PARENT NAME (print) ____________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE_____________________________
DATE___________
MIDDLE COLLEGE FOR TECNOLOGY CARRERS
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. RAFAEL A. BETANCOURT
OVERVIEW: in this course, CHEMISTRY teachers is to expect students be better science learners when they are allowed the freedom to generated their own questions and designed ways to find answers to these questions on their own. Students in ninth grade science should already have had numerous fields – and laboratory –based science experiences from kindergarten – Grade 8 and they will have used a wide range of science materials and instruments.
SYLLABUS:
FALL SEMESTER::
1. Scientific Method and Measurements
2. Fundamentals Concepts of Matter
3. Atomic Structure
4. Periodic Table and Chemical Formulas
5. The Mole
6. Chemical Reactions
7. Stoichiometry
8. States of Matters
9. Chemical Thermodynamics
SPRING SEMESTER:
10. Behavior of Gases
11. Chemical Periodicity
12. Chemical Bonds
13. Aqueous Systems and Solutions
14. Reactions Rates and Equilibrium
15. Acids and Bases
16. Redox Reactions
17. Electrochemical Chemistry
18. Nuclear Chemistry
GRADING: The standard HISD grading scale will be followed:
LETTER PERCENTAGES
A 100 - 90
B 89 - 80
C 79 - 75
D 74 - 70
F 69 and below
CLASS RULES: In addition to abiding by district and school codes of conduct, students are to adhere to the following rules:
5. Behave as young adults
6. No gum, candy, food, or drink is allowed in class.
7. No throwing in class ( paper, pens, trash, etc)
8. Bring all supplies to class daily.
SUPPLIES:
· One 1-3 inc. binder with pockets and dividers.
· Notebook paper
· Black pens
· Pencil bag
· Dividers
· Ruler
ATTENDANCE: Students should be present daily. When absent, students have THREE (3) days in which to bring a permit to excuse the absent. If excused within that time period, the absent will be considered UNEXCUSED. THREE CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES RESULT IN NO CREDICT FOR THE CLASS.
TARDINESS: If tardy, students are required to bring a permit from the office stating if tardy is EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED and check with the teacher for any missed work or instructions.
______________________________________________________________________________________
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE CLASS POLICY.
STUDENT NAME (print)____________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE____________________________
DATE: ____________
PARENT NAME (print) ____________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE_____________________________
DATE___________
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From: LeDuff, Rhonda A
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 7:46 AM
To: Richardson, Rhonda R; Betancourt, Rafael A; Toolan, Steven
Subject: Syllabus
Would you all send me a copy of your syllabus via e-mail so that I can compile information to support a link on the MCTC website.
Also, I will include the filed trips that we discussed. Please let me know if there is anything, in particular, that you want to include.
Thanks,
Rhonda L.