Student Name: 

Course Name:  Issues In Science

Instructors Name:

Date Enrolled:

Terms:

Year:

Date Completed:

LEARNING EXPECTATION

PERFORMANCE/ASSESSMENT

EVALUATION

The Student Will:

Pass

Fail

1. Understand the scientific process utilizing technology.

Design an experiment and write a lab report using word processing with a spread sheet graph and/or table.

2. Understand basic atomic structure

Will build models of atoms.

3. Understand the relationships between pressure, density and temperature.

Will do experiments and write lab reports.

4. Understand the difference between physical and chemical changes.

Will be able to identify physical and chemical changes on a performance-based test and/or laboratory.

5. Understand relative pH values for acids and bases, both numerical and color, on indicator paper.

Will demonstrate on a performance-based test and/or laboratory.

6. Demonstrate the ability to read chemical formulas and understand element ratios.

Will demonstrate on a performance-based test and/or laboratory.

7. Understand the evolution of universe, stars and planet systems.

Create student essays, “Constellations, LifeCycles Of Stars” or test performance.

8. Understand astronomical scales.

Will construct models of a solar system and stars.

9. Understand the chemical, biological and physical science requirements for life on a planet.

Using internet research and retrieval programs to design a planet brochure; create an alien, or other creation that reflects the qualities of life.

10. Understand the basic components in an ecosystem.

Assessed through experiments, lab reports and/or essays.

11. Understand the effects of gravity on planets, solar system and stars.

Assessed through student activities, essays, and/or tests.

12. Understand the principles of conservation of energy and how this principle applies to the energy resources on earth.

Assessed through student's activities and essays.

13. Understand their responsibility for their academic success by doing their work.

Will turn in no less than 70% of their assignments.

14. Be able to effectively communicate information in front of class.

Presentations to the class.

15. Must complete all exams.

Exams taken.

Grade Pending Completion of Learning Expectations:

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