hageris12
Benson Polytechnic High School Science & ESL
http://www.bensonhs.pps.k12.or.us
 
Integrated Science 1-2

COURSE OVERVIEW
Since science is usually divided into three major areas, or branches — physical science, life science, and earth science — this class, Integrated Science 1 – 2, is also divided into three sections:

First Quarter — Physical Science (Text:  Glencoe’s Physical Science)

Second and Third Quarter — Life science (Text:  Glencoe’s Biology:  The Dynamics of Life)

Fourth Quarter — Earth Science (Text:  Glencoe’s Earth Science)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students need to bring pencil (or pen), notebook paper, and science notebook every day.
Quarter and semester grades are based upon the percent of points earned for homework, classwork, projects, assigned readings, tech show projects, quizzes, and tests.  The grading scale is as follows:

90%  - 100%      =     A
80%  -  89%      =     B
70%  -  79%      =     C
60%  -  69%      =     D
below   60%      =     F

ASSIGNMENTS
A list of assignments and their due dates will be posted each week in the classroom.  If absent, students should check this list on their return.  Students will have an extra day for every day of excused absence to turn in assignments they missed when absent.  All other late assignments will be marked down 25% for every day it is late.
It is each student’s responsibility to keep a list of assignments, their due dates, the date the assignment was turned in, and the score received.  Parents may request a weekly progress report be e-mailed by simply clicking on the "Send e-mail to Mr. Hager" button at the top of this page.  Parents may also contact me with any questions or concerns in the same way.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class time is limited and every minute is valuable.  Arriving late is a serious disruption for both teacher and students.  Students missing more than ten minutes of class will be recorded as absent for that day.  An admit slip showing the absence as excused must be presented within three days of returning or the absence will be unexcused.  Unexcused absences will result in disciplinary consequences.
In accordance with the Benson’s attendance policy, students who accumulate fourteen absences in one semester for any reason will automatically have credit withdrawn (receive an “F”) for the entire semester.  Please be reminded that since IS 1-2 is taught in two-hour blocks, one missed day is counted as a two-day absence.  The student has the right to appeal to the teacher for reinstatement of credit.  If denied, the student has the right to appeal to the school administration.  Appeals are generally denied when the absences are unexcused.

STUDENT SUCCESS
There is much to be learned.  Students will need to need to stay current and learn a little each day.  Many questions raised in class cannot be answered in a single period.  Finding answers will frequently be an ongoing process.

To succeed in this course, students must...
be in class
be on time
use class time to learn science
complete assignments on time
  take responsibility for their own education.

I look forward to helping each and every student learn and grow.  I may need help from parents at times to help me reach this goal.  Conversely, if parents have any special concerns, questions, or comments, please feel free to contact me.

Chris Hager
My Quia activities and quizzes
Physical Science Chapter 01 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/282623.html
This will help you learn the vocabulary from Chapter One.
Physical Science textbook quiz
https://www.quia.com/quiz/248362.html
This will quiz you on your knowledge of the textbook's organization.
Physical Science Chapter 02 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/293207.html
These activities will help you learn the vocabulary from Chapter Two.
Physical Science Chapter 08 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/301457.html
These activites will help you learn the vocabulary from Chapter Eight.
Physical Science Chapter 10 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/312864.html
These activities will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter 10 of Physical Science.
Physical Science Chapter 11 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/421300.html
These activities will help you master the vocabualry from Chapter 11 of your Physical Science textbook.
Physical Science Chapter 13 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/574848.html
These activities will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter 13 of Physical Science.
Biology Chapter 01 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/598480.html
These activities will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter One of your Biology text.
Biology Chapter 03 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/606138.html
These activities will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter Three of your Biology text.
Biology Chapter 04 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/612229.html
These activities will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter Four of your Biology Text.
Biology Chapter 06 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/638492.html
These activites will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter Six of your Biology text.
Biology Chapter 07 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/317533.html
Chapter Seven Biology vocabulary
Biology Chapter 08 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/320229.html
These activities will help you learn the vocabulary from Chapter 8 Biology
Biology Chapter 09 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/324429.html
This activity will help you learn the vocabulary from Chapter 9 of your biology test.
Biology Chapter 10 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/455828.html
This activity will help you learn the vocabulary from Chapter 10 of Biology.
Biology Chapter 11 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/336391.html
This activity will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter 11 Biology.
Biology Chapter 12 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/339970.html
These activites will help you learn the vocabulary from Chapter 12 of Biology
Biology Chapter 14 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/348428.html
These activities will help you learn the vocabulary from Chapter 14 Biology
Biology Chapter 15 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/351165.html
These activities will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter 15 of the Biology text.
Earth Science Chapter 03 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/353158.html
These activities will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter 3 of Earth Science.
Earth Science Chapter 04 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/353889.html
These activities will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter 4 of Earth Science.
Earth Science Chapter 05 Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/358945.html
These activities will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter Five of your Earth Science textbook
Earth Science Chapter 13 (& 11) Vocabulary
https://www.quia.com/jg/479982.html
These activities will help you master the vocabulary from Chapter 13 of Earth Science.
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