Physical Science
Mr. Buckler
Room 605

Course Description :

Physical science is an introduction into the sciences of Chemistry and Physics. The first half is Chemistry, which deals with the elements (their importance, uses, and interactions). The second half is Physics, which deals with motion, forces, energy, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. This class is a great class to prepare you for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Plus it is the majority of what you’ll see on the Science Graduation Exam. I will strive to make what we learn as meaningful to your everyday life as possible. I know that you will enjoy this class and learn a lot!

Textbook :

Holt SCIENCE SPECTRUM - A Physical Approach (Holt, Rinehart, Winston)

Materials:

1. 3 Ring Notebook (with pockets)

- Put date, objectives, and that day’s notes on the same page (keep in order).

- Keep handouts dated and in order of the notes.

2. Textbook

3. Pencils should be used rather than pens.

4. Calculator(it only needs to be able to +, -, x and divide)

Grading System : Percentages

Tests (1 every two weeks) 50%

Quizzes (1 every other week) 25%

Homework & Daily work 25%

Notebook (average counts as one test grade)

TOTAL = 100%

*End of Course Test (given by the State) = 15% of semester avg.

Late Work :

You can turn in homework only one day late. If it is late, it will start off with a 30 point deduction. The exception to this rule is parent-signed homework (ex: syllabus, progress reports); only 10 points a day will be taken off for each day it’s late.

Make-up Work :

The best time to make up missed work is after school- except on Wednesdays. Let me know a day before you plan on coming in.

Detention :

Detentions will involve clean-up duties (usually washing lab equipment). They will last around 30 minutes (after school).

Bathroom Breaks :

If you ask me Before the bell rings to start class, I will let you go as many days as you need without penalty (as long as you are quick). But, after the bell rings, I will allow you only four breaks for the whole semester. After those four are used up, and you have to go during class, you will have to serve a 15 minute detention after school either that day or the next. Of course, if you have a condition that requires you to go more often, please bring a doctor’s note stating your problem.

Class Rules :

1. Follow directions (the first time they are given).

2. Be on Time & Prepared.

3. Be Respectful (to students, me, & others’ property).

4. Be Polite & Helpful (be positive in your behavior & attitude).

5. Be Careful, Clean, & Alert in Lab.

6. Be a Man or Woman of Honor.

( do what’s right because it’s the right thing)

 Contact info: email: mikebuckler@walkerschools.org Phone: 706-638-2342

 CLASS PROCEDURES

1. Coming into Class -

a. Put Homework in the Basket on my front desk.
b. Copy the Date and Objectives in your notebook.
c. Start on the Bell Questions and wait for the next activity.

2. Assignment Heading -

a. Name (First and Last name)
b. Date

3. When You’re Done with your work before the rest of the Class -

a. Put your work in the Basket on my front desk.
b. Study, Read a book, Do work from another class until everyone is ready for the next activity.

4. Hall Pass -

a. Ask for Permission to go to the bathroom, no pass is needed.
b. When you are sent somewhere make sure you have a pass.
c. Show your timed pass to me when you get back to the room.

5. When you return from an Absence -

a. Hand your absentee note to me personally.
b. Pick up your make-up work.

6. When you need to sharpen your pencil or throw away trash -

Wait until there’s a pause in my teaching before you come up.

7. End of Class -

Wait for me to dismiss you after the bell rings.

LAB PROCEDURES

1.Find your apron and goggles.

2. Set up your equipment.

3. Don’t start your lab until Mr. Buckler says to begin.

4. Do the lab in a serious manner - no horseplay, socializing or wandering

5. Let me know if you are confused about what to do.

6. When you are done with the lab, Clean up your lab station.

7. Signal with the sponge that you are done with the lab, and wait to be check off before you leave your table.

8. Take off and put away your apron & goggles (neatly).

9. Go back into the classroom, and start on your lab questions.