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North Quincy High Core Courses Syllabi

North Quincy High School English These courses reflect the standards of literature, language, composition and media outlined in the Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework. The ultimate goal of the English curriculum is to teach learners how to reason and use language purposefully as they comprehend, construct, and convey meaning. Units of literature and composition constitute the organization of the courses of study. Emphasis on language and reflective thought are an integral part of both the reading of literature and the composition of ideas through speaking, writing or media. Each semester of English, whether in literature or composition courses provides a minimum of two open-ended essays and one inquiry based theme directly tied to the Massachusetts standards. In addition, the canon of authors and works studied is referenced in the suggested list of works reflecting our common literary and cultural heritage. The success of each student, as well as the effectiveness of each course, is measured through multiple assessment events. The assessments include classroom performance, mid-year and final examination in all grades, the MCAS testing in grade ten, PSAT and SAT examinations, and the newly initiated portfolio assessment in selected classes. Additionally the English program offers two English Advanced Placement examinations, one in the junior year and one in the senior year.

North Quincy High School English Grade 9 Ninth grade English courses are all full-year courses providing a balanced program of literature, language and writing. During the year, batteries of aptitude and achievement tests are administered to assess the student's ability in language arts. Every effort is made to help each student master the basic skills, as well as to provide rich experiences in their native language. The following courses are provided in grades nine:

English 9 – Standard - 0102 Ninth grade English emphasizes the review, the continuing expansion, and the practice of basic skills in grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary development, reading, and composition. The students become involved in discussion, in speaking, and in listening as well. Ninth grade English involves poetry, the essay, the short story, and the novel. Ninth grade English attempts to solidify the basic groundwork in a variety of facts of the language arts to ensure a high degree of satisfaction and success in later school years.

English 9 – Honors - 0103 Ninth grade Honors English begins a study of the basic concepts of literary criticism, vocabulary, rules of usage, and principles of composition. Emphasis centers on the improvement of expository writing through frequent writing assignments based on readings of literature. designed for ninth graders who show proficiency in English, the course covers literature of all types including The Old Man and the Sea, Johnny Tremain, and Romeo and Juliet. The development of a mature appreciation of literature and the ability to express this appreciation in writing is encouraged.

English 9 – Advanced - 0104 Ninth grade Advanced English provides challenging literature and writing experiences for students who have demonstrated a propensity in the language arts. Such students should demonstrate self-motivated study habits, a desire to read mature literature, and the ability to express ideas clearly in writing. Reading in poetry, drama, short stories, essays and novels will include such works as Romeo and Juliet, Watership Down, The Tempest, and The Old Man and the Sea.

Grade 9 English Syllabi North Quincy High School

Course Name: Teacher Name:

English 9 McGuinness

Level: A

Points:

5.0

Texts/Instructional Materials: Watership Down—Adams The Martian Chronicles—Bradbury Romeo and Juliet—Shakespeare Anthem—Rand A Farewell To Arms—Hemingway The Iliad—Homer A Tale of Two Cities—Dickens The Education of Little Tree--Forrest Of Mice and Men—Steinbeck Vocabulary For the College-Bound Student-- Levine

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Expository Writing A. Topic Sentence B. Paragraph Styles C. Thesis Statement II. Watership Down A. Concepts: The Hero, Epic, The Journey, The Myth B. Literary Analysis: Foreshadowing, Quotes, Allusion C. Major Assessments: Objective Test, Descriptive Essay III. Of Mice and Men A. Concepts: The American Dream, Friendship, Ethics B. Literary Analysis: Narrative Style, Symbolism C. Major Assessments: Objective Test, Research: The Great Depression IV. Vocabulary, grammar and usage instruction and tests throughout the year 2nd Quarter: I. The Martian Chronicles A. Concepts: Colonization, Fantasy, Ethics B. Literary Analysis: Episodic Novel, Satire C. Major Assessments: Objective Test, “What If”—Speculative Essay, Persuasive Creative Travel Brochure and Oral Presentation of Same II. Romeo and Juliet A. Concepts: Fate, Love, Tragedy B. Literary Analysis: Poetic Devices( Blank Verse, Sonnet, Allusion, Meter, Rhyme), Irony C. Major Assessments: Oral Participation, Objective Test, Analytic Essay on Imagery, Tableaus, Creative Writing –Sonnet III. Mid-Year Exam (25% of 2nd Term Grade) 3rd Quarter: I. The Iliad A. Concepts: Love, War, Morality, The Classic Hero, Values B. Literary Analysis: Epic Poetry, The Homeric Simile, Oratory

C. Major Assessments: Objective Test, Creative Writing—Epic Similes 4th Quarter: I. The Education of Little Tree A. Concepts: Ethnicity, Values, Discrimination B. Literary Analysis: Voice C. Major Assessment: Topical Essay II. A Tale of Two Cities A. Concepts: History, Evil, Revolution B. Literary Analysis: Imagery, Social Commentary C. Major Assessments: Notebook, Objective Test, Explanation Essay“Doubles” II. Final Exam (25% of 4th Term Grade) Assessment Tools Portfolios Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Role playing Open ended questions Tableaus Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Weekly vocabulary quizzes are averaged and equal 20% of the term grade. Other quizzes (counted once), tests(counted twice), and essay work (counted twice) are averaged and equal 80 % of the term grade. Homework is expected to be completed and points are deducted from the term grade for missing assignments. Makeup work should be done within one week unless there are extenuating circumstances. Plagiarism is a serious offense and a grade of “0” will result for the tainted assignment.


English 9th grade Kate Fitzgerald

Level

Honors

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Romeo and Juliet, Of Mice and Men, Old Man and the Sea, Human Comedy, The Language of Literature (anthology) Syllabus: **Subject to change according to 9th grade book schedule 1st Quarter: Elements of Fiction: We will review the elements of fiction and identify them in short stories from the anthology, The Language of Literature.  Character/characterization  Setting  Plot  Conflict  Theme  Point of View  Tone  Mood  Style  Imagery  Symbolism  Figurative Language Assessment: Classwork and homework in which the student practices identifying the elements in given short stories. For example, we will take passages from stories and draw the scene from the author's use of imagery. Also, students will read a story and draw the plot diagram and insert the events of the story into their diagram. *One comprehensive in class test in which student is given a short story and needs to identify the elements located in the story. **During this term we will also have weekly vocabulary quizzes. Students will be given two-three Greek roots per week. Then each root will contain approximately 7-10 words. The students are responsible for these words. This will continue throughout the year. When we have completed the 25 Greek roots, we will move on to the Latin roots. *** The five step writing process will also be reviewed and incorporated in this unit. For example, after studying and identifying the tone of a work, students will then write a five paragraph essay that answers the question "What is the tone of this given work and how does the author establish the tone?" 2nd Quarter: Unit 1: Poetry 

Types of poems

5.0

 Verse  Sound/Rhythm  Poetic devices Assessment: Students will be given various poems (from the 9th grade anthology) and will identify poetic devices, verse, etc. Homework/classwork will also involve creating types of figurative language. Student will be given time to create poems that incorporate the aspects of poetry covered in class. A test grade will account for the poetry research project/oral presentation. Students will individually or in pairs be assigned a poet. We will spend time in the school's Media Center researching the poet's life and work. Students will analyze 1-2 poems of their assigned poet. They will identify the aspects covered in class. Students will then prepare an oral presentation for the class in which they teach the class about the author's life and poetry. Unit 2: Grammar During this time we will review the parts of speech, learn about the verb forms, cover the structure of sentences, and identify/correct usage problems Assessment: Students will be given homework and classwork in which they identify the parts of speech, types of sentences, verb forms, and usage problems. Quizzes will be given for each area that we cover. 3rd Quarter: We will now refocus on fiction and its elements while reading novels. Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway  Prereading includes information about Hemingway's life, journaling about dreams  Use of setting and imagery in the novel- students will draw scenes from the novel  Students will identify themes employed in the novel (persistence, caring relationships, determination, dreams) and write about them in essay format using supporting details from the text  Characterization- students will observe characters and their changes, will compare and contrast characters Assessment: Students will be given nightly reading assignments, which will be quizzed the following day for a homework grade. Students will be given projects listed above as quiz grades and will also have written assignments. A final test with objective questions, short answer, and open-ended response questions will be given. Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck  Prereading includes information about Steinbeck's life, writing assignments about what it means to be a friend  Use of symbols in the novel and their significance  Students will identify themes (friendship, dreams, loneliness) and apply it to situations in their life

 

Students will analyze the decision made by George regarding Lennie Students will watch movie version and compare the traits of the actors to the image of the characters they had formed from reading the book Assessment: Students will be given nightly reading assignments, which will be quizzed the following day. Students will also complete work on symbols, themes, and complete a five paragraph essays that either defends or argues against George's final decision. Students will also be given a final test that has a few objective items, but focuses more on open-ended response questions. The five-paragraph paper will also count towards this test grade. 4th quarter: William Shakespeare: Students will be introduced to William Shakespeare and his work. We will focus on Romeo and Juliet.  Shakespeare's life and times (research project in the school's Media Center) Students will find as much information about Shakespeare as possible. We will then reconvene in the classroom the next day and discuss what we know about him.  Sonnets- Students will read and analyze given sonnets by Shakespeare  Shakespeare's English Romeo and Juliet  

Prologue- Students will observe and discuss its function Characters- Students will track the two families on the wall of the classroom. We will observe traits, attitudes, and actions of major and minor characters.  Acts 1-5 will be read at home and in class. Students will take part in reading the play. Each day students will take a role and read.  Identify major themes employed by Shakespeare and found in R&J (love, death, child/parent conflict, violence, illusion versus reality)  We will watch two versions of the film R&J and compare and contrast their productions. Assessment: Students again will be given nightly reading assignments. Students will be quizzed on reading during the week. Students will also be put in groups and given a scene to study. The students will take roles and read parts, discuss the significance of the scene, and set up a staging of the scene. Students will then perform the scene (using their books if necessary) for the class. They will then discuss the scene and support their reasons for the staging. Students will be doing a lot of reading and performing during this unit so class participation will be a test grade. Students will also be given short quizzes on aspects such as Shakespeare's life. We will conclude the unit with a test on the play. The major focus will be short answer essay questions and one major essay question. A vast amount of extra credit will also be offered during this unit.

*Assessment Tools Teacher observations Projects

Notebooks/Class Binders Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.

Grading Policy: Most nights we will have homework. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise noted and not accepted late. Short term assignments and papers are accepted a day late with a ten point reduction. 50% Tests, papers, presentation, projects 25% Vocabulary, spelling, grammar quizzes 25% Homework, class participation As stated above, we will have weekly vocabulary quizzes. Students are also responsible for the upkeep of the daily journal and class binder. Binder will be checked weekly for a quiz grade.


English 9 Mr. Jorgenson

Level: Honors

Points:

Five

Texts/Instructional Materials: Of Mice and Men The Old Man and the Sea Mythology and You Wait Till Next Year Romeo and Juliet Selected Short Stories Selected Poetry Prentice Hall Grade 9 Anthology

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. II. III. IV. V. VI.

Prentice Hall Anthology, Short Stories Of Mice and Men {Objective Questions/Essay Exam} Greek Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exam} Grammar Development {Weekly Focus Assignments—Weekly Quiz} Personal Essay {Writing Rubric} Wait Till Next Year—Independent Novel {Project~Presentation}

2nd Quarter: I. II. III. IV. V. VI.

Romeo and Juliet {Objective Questions/Essay Exam} Poetry {Objective Questions/Essay Exam} Greek Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exam} Grammar Development {Weekly Focus Assignments—Weekly Quiz } Compare and Contrast Essay {Writing Rubric} Independent Novel – Classic Titles {Project~Presentation}

3rd Quarter: I. II. III. IV. V. VI.

Romeo and Juliet {Objective Questions/Essay Exam} Mythology and You {Project~Presentation} Latin Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exam} Grammar Development {Weekly Focus Assignments—Weekly Quiz } Mythology Project—{Project~Presentation} Independent Novel – 20th Century Literature {Project~Presentation}

4th Quarter: I. II. III. IV. V. VI.

The Old Man and the Sea {Objective Questions/Essay Exam} Prentice Hall Anthology, The Odyssey {Objective Questions/Essay Exam} Latin Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exams} Grammar Development {Weekly Focus Assignments—Weekly Quiz } Expository Essay {Writing Rubric} Independent Novel – Freedom of Choice {Project~Presentation}

*Assessment Tools: Attendance Document Analysis Peer-gradings Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Video tapings Rubrics Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework When homework is assigned, it must be turned in by the due date. Homework that is not turned in by the appointed due date, may be turned in 24 hours later for half credit. There will be no credit for homework outside of this boundary. If you have extenuating circumstances, you must speak to me beforehand, not after the fact. Early communication is essential in receiving full credit. Grading Tests, Projects, Papers, etc. Quizzes Homework

50% 30% 20%

Test/Quiz/Homework Make-up It is inevitable that you will miss some school this year and will have work to make-up upon your return. Our policy gives you three days, upon your return, to make up any outstanding work. For example, if you missed a Friday vocabulary test and came back on Monday, you will have until the end of the school day on Wednesday to make it up. Unless prior arrangements are made or there are extenuating circumstances, there are no exceptions. Again, early communication is the key.


English 9th grade Kate Fitzgerald

Level

Standard

Points:

5.0

Texts/Instructional Materials: Romeo and Juliet, Of Mice and Men, Old Man and the Sea, Human Comedy, The Language of Literature (anthology)

Syllabus: **Subject to change according to 9th grade book schedule 1st Quarter: Elements of Fiction: We will review the elements of fiction and identify them in short stories from the anthology, The Language of Literature.  Character/characterization  Setting  Plot  Conflict  Theme  Point of View  Tone  Mood  Style  Imagery  Symbolism  Figurative Language Assessment: Classwork and homework in which the student practices identifying the elements in given short stories. For example, we will take passages from stories and draw the scene from the author's use of imagery. Also, students will read a story and draw the plot diagram and insert the events of the story into their diagram. *One comprehensive in class test in which student is given a short story and needs to identify the elements located in the story. **During this term we will also have weekly spelling and vocabulary quizzes. Students will be given ten spelling words and ten vocabulary words per week. This will continue throughout the year. *** The five step writing process will also be reviewed and incorporated in this unit. For example, after studying and identifying the tone of a work, students will then write a five paragraph essay that answers the question "What is the tone of this given work and how does the author establish the tone?" 2nd Quarter: Unit 1: Poetry  Types of poems  Verse  Sound/Rhythm  Poetic devices Assessment: Students will be given various poems (from the 9th grade anthology) and will identify poetic devices, verse, etc. Homework/classwork will also involve creating types of figurative language. Student will be given time to create poems that incorporate the aspects of poetry covered in class. A test grade will account for the poetry research project/oral presentation. Students will individually or in pairs be assigned a poet. We

will spend time in the school's Media Center researching the poet's life and work. Students will analyze 1-2 poems of their assigned poet. They will identify the aspects covered in class. Students will then prepare an oral presentation for the class in which they teach the class about the author's life and poetry. Unit 2: Grammar During this time we will review the parts of speech, learn about the verb forms, cover the structure of sentences, and identify/correct usage problems Assessment: Students will be given homework and classwork in which they identify the parts of speech, types of sentences, verb forms, and usage problems. Quizzes will be given for each area that we cover. 3rd Quarter: We will now refocus on fiction and its elements while reading novels. Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway  Prereading includes information about Hemingway's life, journaling about dreams  Use of setting and imagery in the novel- students will draw scenes from the novel  Students will identify themes employed in the novel (persistence, caring relationships, determination, dreams) and write about them in essay format using supporting details from the text  Characterization- students will observe characters and their changes, will compare and contrast characters Assessment: Students will be given nightly reading assignments, which will be quizzed the following day for a homework grade. Students will be given projects listed above as quiz grades and will also have written assignments. A final test with objective questions, short answer, and open-ended response questions will be given. Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck  Prereading includes information about Steinbeck's life, writing assignments about what it means to be a friend  Use of symbols in the novel and their significance  Students will identify themes (friendship, dreams, loneliness) and apply it to situations in their life  Students will analyze the decision made by George regarding Lennie  Students will watch movie version and compare the traits of the actors to the image of the characters they had formed from reading the book Assessment: Students will be given nightly reading assignments, which will be quizzed the following day. Students will also complete work on symbols, themes, and complete a five paragraph essays that either defends or argues against George's final decision. Students will also be given a final test that has a few objective items, but focuses more on open-ended response questions. The five-paragraph paper will also count towards this test grade. 4th quarter: William Shakespeare: Students will be introduced to William Shakespeare and his work. We will focus on Romeo and Juliet.  Shakespeare's life and times (research project in the school's Media Center) Students will find as much information about Shakespeare as possible. We will then reconvene in the classroom the next day and discuss what we know about him.

 Sonnets- Students will read and analyze given sonnets by Shakespeare  Shakespeare's English Romeo and Juliet  

Prologue- Students will observe and discuss its function Characters- Students will track the two families on the wall of the classroom. We will observe traits, attitudes, and actions of major and minor characters.  Acts 1-5 will be read at home and in class. Students will take part in reading the play. Each day students will take a role and read.  Identify major themes employed by Shakespeare and found in R&J (love, death, child/parent conflict, violence, illusion versus reality)  We will watch two versions of the film R&J and compare and contrast their productions. Assessment: Students again will be given nightly reading assignments. Students will be quizzed on reading during the week. Students will also be put in groups and given a scene to study. The students will take roles and read parts, discuss the significance of the scene, and set up a staging of the scene. Students will then perform the scene (using their books if necessary) for the class. They will then discuss the scene and support their reasons for the staging. Students will be doing a lot of reading and performing during this unit so class participation will be a test grade. Students will also be given short quizzes on aspects such as Shakespeare's life. We will conclude the unit with a test on the play. The major focus will be short answer essay questions and one major essay question. A vast amount of extra credit will also be offered during this unit.

*Assessment Tools Teacher observations Projects Notebooks/Class Binders Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.

Grading Policy: Most nights we will have homework. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise noted and not accepted late. Short term assignments and papers are accepted a day late with a ten point reduction. 50% Tests, papers, presentation, projects 25% Vocabulary, spelling, grammar quizzes 25% Homework, class participation As stated above, we will have weekly spelling and vocabulary quizzes. Students are also responsible for the upkeep of the daily journal and class binder. Binder will be checked weekly for a quiz grade.


English 9 Mr. Jorgenson

Level:

Standard

Points:

Five

Texts/Instructional Materials: Of Mice and Men The Old Man and the Sea Mythology and You Romeo and Juliet The Odyssey Selected Short Stories Selected Poetry McDougal Littell Grade 9 Anthology

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. II. III. IV. V.

Prentice Hall Anthology, Short Stories {Objective Questions/Essay Exam} Poetry {Objective Questions/Essay Exam/Project} Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exercises/Tests ~ Comprehensive Tests} Grammar Development {Weekly Lesson/Weekly Quiz} Personal Essay {Rubric)

2nd Quarter: I. II. III. IV. V.

Of Mice and Men {Objective Questions/Essay Exam} Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exercises/Tests ~ Comprehensive Tests} Grammar Development {Weekly Lesson/Weekly Quiz} Compare and Contrast Essay {Rubric}

3rd Quarter: I. II. III. IV. V.

Romeo and Juliet {Objective Questions/Essay Exam/Project} The Odyssey {Objective Questions/Essay Exam/Project} Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exercises/Tests ~ Comprehensive Tests} Grammar Development {Weekly Lesson/Weekly Quiz} Independent Novel – Young Adult Literature {Project~Presentation}

4th Quarter: I. II. III. IV. V.

The Old Man and the Sea {Objective Questions/Essay Exam/Written Essay} Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exercises/Tests ~ Comprehensive Tests} Grammar Development {Weekly Lesson/Weekly Quiz} Expository Essay {Rubric} Independent Novel – Freedom of Choice {Objective Questions/Essay Exam/Project}

*Assessment Tools: Attendance Document Analysis Peer-gradings Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Video tapings Rubrics Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy:

Homework When homework is assigned, it must be turned in by the due date. Homework that is not turned in by the appointe due date, may be turned in 24 hours later for half credit. There will be no credit for homework outside of this boundary. If you have extenuating circumstances, you must speak to me beforehand, not after the fact. Early communication is essential in receiving full credit. Grading Tests, Projects, Papers, etc. Quizzes Homework

50% 30% 20%

Test/Quiz/Homework Make-up It is inevitable that you will miss some school this year and will have work to make-up upon your return. Our policy gives you three days, upon your return, to make up any outstanding work. For example, if you missed a Friday vocabulary test and came back on Monday, you will have until the end of the school day on Wednesday to make it up. Unless prior arrangements are made or there are extenuating circumstances, there are no exceptions. Again, early communication is the key.



English 10 Shaw

Level: A

Texts/Instructional Materials: Dickens, Great Expectations Buck, The Good Earth Baldwin, Go Tell It On the Mountain Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Williams, A Streetcar Named Desire Kirkland and Papp, Shakespeare Alive! Golding, Lord of the Flies Knowles, A Separate Peace Hersey, Hiroshima Miller, Death of a Salesman Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter Hemingway, selected short stories Independent novel Short stories Poetry Grammar and usage SAT and MCAS preparation Vocabulary

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: The Good Earth (summer reading) Assessment Final test – identifications and short answer Short story unit Literary terms and concepts Narrative Plot, Exposition, Climax, Resolution Suspense Conflict, Complication, Crisis Theme Setting Mood Tone Characterization Character development Stereotyping Static and dynamic characters Stock characters Flat and round characters

Points:

5

Archetype Irony Hyperbole Point of view, Narrator Satire Farce Allegory Expository writing Developing the thesis statement Developing examples Writing introductions Writing conclusions Assessments Reading quizzes Short expository compositions Unit test – literary terms and applications Speech on independent reading Final paper – independent reading and story analysis Great Expectations Concepts/Themes Revenge Obsession Guilt, Shame Social status Wealth and power Maturity Innocence Selfishness, materialism, greed Penitence, salvation, forgiveness Caricature Decadence Success Hypocrisy Irony Social reform Manners Authorial style Assessments Reading quizzes Final test – identifications Final paper – motion picture scene comparison/contrast Hiroshima Concepts/Themes Characteristics of non-fiction Objectivity Tone Moral implications of the use of atomic weapons

Assessment Final test – objective and short answer

2nd Quarter: The Scarlet Letter Concepts/Themes Guilt Penitence Hypocrisy Suffering – physical and emotional Individual vs. society Revenge Community standards Women’s rights Ethics and morality Man’s relationship with “God” Symbolism Assessments Reading quizzes Final test – identifications and short answer Final paper – character analysis A Streetcar Named Desire Concepts/Themes Symbolism Conceptions of sanity and insanity Illusion vs. reality Relationship between setting and mood Principles and techniques of drama Realism Assessments Reading quizzes Scene interpretation Final test –open-ended response Final paper – thematic analysis Go Tell It On the Mountain Reading quizzes Final test – in-class five-paragraph essay on theme or character Independent novel Final test – objective Speech on the novel

3rd Quarter: Lord of the Flies Concepts/Themes Symbolism Public goods Naturalism Loss of innocence Good vs. evil Maturity “the Beast” inside Assessments Reading quizzes Final test – identification and short answer A Separate Peace Concepts/Themes “the Beast” inside the bounds of friendship and loyalty Envy Assessments Final test – open-ended response questions Final paper – Thematic comparison: Lord of the Flies & A Separate Peace Death of a Salesman Concepts/Themes The American Dream Measures of success and failure Conflicting values Assessment Final test- identification and short answer Hemingway short stories Reading quizzes Final paper – Stylistic analysis Grammar and Usage Homework and classwork Quizzes Final Test – adaptation of the TSWE 4th Quarter: To Kill a Mockingbird Concepts/Themes Courage Social justice Discrimination

Racism Maturity Individual vs. society Assessments Reading quizzes Historical research project Speech on project findings Final test – identification and short answer Final paper – Thematic and character analysis Poetry Oral reading Close reading Terms/concepts Rhythm and meter Alliteration, assonance, consonance Imagery Figurative language Simile Metaphor Hyperbole Paradox Personification Onomatopoeia Assessment Poem analysis A Midsummer Night’s Dream Reading quizzes In-class performance Scene interpretation Poetic language Assessment Final test – identification and short answer Shakespeare Alive Reading quizzes Cultural life in the 17th century

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing

Open ended questions Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: In each quarter, the final grade is calculated based on the average grade of the following assessments: Tests One paper = two test grades* Three vocabulary quizzes = one test grade Speech = one quiz grade Reading quizzes – any grade over 75 does nothing; any grade 50-74 loses one point off the term grade; any grade 0-49 loses two points off the term grade. * Papers can be revised at any time before the last week of a quarter. The highest grade always counts.


English 10 Bergman

Level:

Texts/Instructional Materials: A Separate Peace – Knowles Great Expectations – Dickens The Scarlet Letter – Hawthorne Death of a Salesman – Miller To Kill a Mockingbird – Lee Making Sense –Potter Alas, Babylon – Frank Stories – Jennings The Good earth – Buck Hiroshima – Hersey Lord of the Flies – Golding Julius Caesar – Shakespeare Shakespeare Alive – Papp Detective Novel

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I.

SAT Introduction A. Practice diagnostic test

II.

Great Expectations – reading and discussion: Themes and concepts: Alienation Atmosphere Being a gentleman Caricature Coincidences Concern for status Contrasting characters Corruption of wealth Decay Dignity Dramatic Irony Fantasy Fear First person narration Foreshadowing Friendship Guilt Hard Work

Honors

Points:

5

Imagery Importance of names Jealousy Mysteries Obsession People using people Pretentiousness Pride Rationalization Revenge Self-delusion Social criticism Soap opera Vicarious experience Violence Weakness MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Open-notebook identification test (characters, themes, quotations)

III.

The Scarlet Letter – reading and discussion Themes and Concepts: Alienation Ambiguity Appearance/Reality Defiance Dramatic Irony Evil Feminism Greatness as novel Guilt Hypocrisy Imagery Individual versus society Irony of situation Mind/body interaction Morality Obsession Penance Penitence Psychology Revenge Romance Symbolism Verisimilitude MAJOR ASSESSMENT: Objective test (matching, multiple choice, true-false)

IV.

Vocabulary in context (SAT level words) ASSESSMENT: - supplying definitions and using each word in a sentence

V.

Personal Introduction Speech ASSESSMENT Criteria – Voice, Eye Contact, Details, Preparation (Assessment by teacher and students)

2nd Quarter: I.

Death of a Salesman – reading and discussion Themes and concepts: Ambivalence American Dream Country versus city Escaping reality Ethics/Morality Father/Son relationships Foreshadowing Friendship Infidelity Ingredients of success Psychological conflict Social criticism Symbolism Tragic Nature Use of flashbacks Values Vicarious experience Work ethic MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Varied objective test (Matching, Multiple Choice, Identification of Quotations, Short Answer)

II.

To Kill a Mockingbird – reading and discussion: Themes and concepts: Autobiographical aspects Civil rights movement Compassion Complacency Condescension

Courage Dialect Dramatic Irony Historical Parallels Hyperbole Integrity Justice Maturity Parenting Point of View Prejudice Satire Setting Social Justice Stereotyping Symbolism MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Objective test (matching, true-false, multiple choice) III.

Vocabulary in Context

IV. Grammar (Parts of speech and sentence patterns) Assessment 0- Identifying above in context

V. general Semantics Concepts: Map/Territory Projection Allness Indexing Dating Either-Or Orientation MAJOR ASSESSMENT: Midterm Exam: Analysis of semantic principles in a case study; openended essay question 3rd Quarter: I.

The Good Earth – reading and discussion Themes and concepts: Alienation Concubinage Conflict with culture Family

Hard work Historical parallels Irony of situation Morality Pride Respect for elders Status of women Style Superstition Universality MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Objective test items (multiple choice and true-false) plus identification of quotations and themes

II.

Julius Caesar – reading and discussion Themes and concepts: Altruism Ambiguity Anachronisms Arrogance Betrayal Characterization Courage Dramatic Irony Fate Foreshadowing Historical Accuracy Honor Imagery Jealousy Order Psychological conflict Rhetoric Ritual Sarcasm Superstition Suspense Verbal Irony No formal assessment – the entire play is done in class.

III.

Shakespeare Alive – reading for homework Assessment – True-false quizzes

IV.

Vocabulary in context

V.

Short stories/Expository writing Homework stories and writing topic: “Haircut” – characterization “A Time of Learning” – Static/kinetic character “Nancy” – character stereotypes “The Quiet Man” – Conflict “Prelude” – sympathy “First Confession” – characterization Final assessment – writing a “perfect paper” on a chosen topic on an additional story Expository writing emphases: Title Topic sentence Detail in examples Quoting briefly Slant Conclusion Sentence beginnings and length

4th Quarter: I.

Hiroshima – reading and discussion: Themes and concepts: Background of war Cultural values and differences Effects of bombing (Physical and psychological) Historical facts and background Irony of situation Judging the reliability of nonfiction Morality of bombing Objectivity of writing Reactions of people Tone Understatement No final assessment

II.

Lord of the Flies – Reading and Discussion Themes and concepts Alienation Civilization Epilepsy Evil Fear of the unknown Foreshadowing Imagery Irony of situation Leadership Loss of innocence Macrocosm/microcosm Mob psychology Obsession Point of View Power Sadism Savagery Setting Symbolism Violence No Major Assessment – Informal assessment using Lord of the Flies CROSSWORD PUZZLE (teacher-designed)

III.

Detective Novel – reading and writing ASSESSMENT - expositorypaper

III.

Lord of the Flies – Reading and Discussion Themes and concepts Alienation Civilization Epilepsy Evil Fear of the unknown Foreshadowing Imagery Irony of situation Leadership Loss of innocence Macrocosm/microcosm Mob psychology Obsession Point of View

Power Sadism Savagery Setting Symbolism Violence No Major Assessment – Informal assessment using Lord of the Flies CROSSWORD PUZZLE (teacher-designed)

IV.

Vocabulary in context

V.

Usage Areas covered: Dangling Participles, Gerunds, Infinitives Intercepted Modifier Squinting Modifier Misplaced Adverb Tardy Use of a Directive Expression Parallel Structure Correlatives Shift in Voice Shift in Number, Person, or Tense Illogical Comparisons Case of Pronouns Who/Whom Faulty Diction Subject/Verb Agreement Agreement of Pronoun and Antecedent Possessive before Gerund Who/Which/That Possessives Double Negatives Verb tenses Adjective/Adverb confusion Cliches Wordiness Run-on Sentences Sentence Fragments Ambiguous Pronouns Colons and Semicolons Capitalization in titles ASSESSMENT: Usage Test, Diction and Usage Interlinears, test of Standard Written English

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Oral presentation Rubrics Diagnostic testing Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Take home writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Homework


Grading Policy: NO WORK IS ACCEPTED LATE UNLESS THE STUDENT HAS BEEN ABSENT (except in special circumstances). Reading quizzes are given EVERY time an assignment is due. At the beginning of each term, students receive a schedule of ALL homework due dates. TERM ONE: Great Expectations Quizzes – 40% The Scarlet letter Quizzes – 20% Final Reading Test – 25% (includes summer reading) Personal Introduction Speech – 5% Vocabulary Quizzes – 10%

TERM TWO: To Kill a Mockingbird Quizzes – 40%; Test – 10% Death of a Salesman Quizzes – 10%; Test 10% Vocabulary Quizzes – 20% Grammar test – 10% Extra Credit Novel (Alas, Babylon) available in Decemnber – the student may earn three to five extra credit.

TERM THREE: The Good Earth Quizzes – 25%; test – 10%

Shakespeare Alive Quizzes – 10% Vocabulary Quizzes – 10% Short Stories Homework – 30% Final Short Story Paper – 15%

TERM FOUR: Hiroshima Quizzes – 15% Lord of the Flies Quizzes – 15% Detective Novel Paper 0 10% Vocabulary Quizzes – 15% Usage test 10% Diction and Usage Interlinears (2) – 20% Test of Standard Written English – 15% FINAL EXAM: Vocabulary, Diction and usage Interlinear, Test of Standard Written English


English 10 Bergman

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Great Expectations – Dickens Hiroshima – Hersey Death of a Salesman – Miller To Kill a Mockingbird – Lee Making Sense – Potter Impact – Baci Lord of the Flies – Golding Julius Caesar - Shakespeare

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. II.

Literary Terms Impact (short stories) – reading and discussion: Story and Key Concept: “Dead Man’s Path” – Irony of Situation “The No-Guitar Blues” – Point of View, Dramatic Irony “A Tiger in the House” – Irony of situation, Tone “The Panther” – Foreshadowing, Atmosphere, Setting “A Game of Catch” – Theme, Point of View ‘Three Wise Guys” – Tone, Parable, Epiphany “the Bracelet” – Characterization “The Sniper” – Irony of Situation, Verisimilitude “I confess” – Point of View “The Princess and the Tin Box” – Satire “What Happened During the Ice Storm” – Imagery (Additional Stories) “A Man Who Had No Eyes” – Foreshadowing, Imagery “The Landlady” – Foreshadowing, Character Stereotypes “The Ratcatcher” – Characterization, Imagery “The Chaser” – Climax “Appointment with Love” – Plot, Diction “After Twenty Years” – Irony of Situation “The Cop and te Anthem” – Irony of Situation “After You, My Dear Aphonse” – Stereotyping MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Application of Literary Terms to an additional assigned story

III.

Great Expectations – reading and discusion

Atmosphere Being a Gentleman Coincidences Corruption of wealth Dignity Dramatic irony Fear First Person Narration Foreshadowing Friendship Guilt Hard Work Imagery Importance of names Love Mysteries People using people pretentiousness Pride Regeneration Revenge Self-delusion Social criticism Soap opera Vicarious experience Violence MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Varied objective test (Matching, Multiple Choice, Identification of Quotations, Short answer, Evaluation of aspects of the novel)

IV.

Vocabulary in Context (SAT level words) ASSESSMENT – matching words and definitions; composing sentences

V.

Personal Introduction Speech ASSESSMENT Criteria – Voice, Eye Contact, Details, Preparation (Assessment by teacher and students)

VI.

Reading Skills (covered throughout the year) A. B. C. D.

Diagnostic reading speed test (“Thus I Refute Beelzy”) Main Idea Context Clues Inferences

2nd Quarter: I.

Death of a Salesman – reading and discussion: Themes and concepts: Ambivalence American dream Country versus city Escaping reality Ethics/Morality Father/Son relationships Foreshadowing Friendship Infidelity Ingredients of success Psychological conflict Social criticism Symbolism Tragic Nature Use of flashbacks Values Vicarious experience Work ethic MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Varied objective test (Matching, Multiple Choice, Identification of Quotations, Short Answer)

II.

Hiroshima – reading and discussion: Themes and concepts: Background of war Cultural values and differences Effects of bombing (Physical and psychological) Historical facts and background Irony of situation Judging the reliability of nonfiction Morality of bombing Objectivity of writing Reactions of people Tone Understatement Atomic-Bomb related fiction: “That Only a Mother” – fear if the effects of radiation MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Each student is given a copy of a survivor’s experience from the book Hibakusha and must complete a writing assignment (summary, impressive excerpt, surprising

aspect, evaluation of conclusion, irony) and give a brief speech (summary, similarity to Hiroshima, impressive excerpt, reaction to account). III. Vocabulary in Context IV. Values Clarification: Group activities: Alligator River Miracle Workers Job Openings Club Members Who’s to Blame A boy and a Violin Individual Short-Response Writing: Ahab I Am Proud Twenty Things I Like to Do Values Voting Baker’s Dozen Unfinished Sentences Ten Commandments Either-Or Magic Box Your Personal Wish List I’d Prefer It’s Dinner Time Open-Ended Questions Journal Writing Descriptive/Creative Writing My Bedroom Cocoon Heroes/Villains Story Including Ten Words MAJOR ASSESSMENT: The Midterm Exam requires the student to respond to a question using evidence found in the Values Clarification activities. The student will follow the five-step writing process (prewriting, first draft, proofreading, revision, final draft) in writing this paper. 3rd Quarter: I.

To Kill a Mockingbird – reading and discussion: Themes and concepts:

Autobiographical aspects Civil rights movement Compassion Complacency Condescension Courage Dialect Dramatic Irony Historical Parallels Hyperbole Integrity Justice Maturity Parenting Point of View Prejudice Satire Setting Social Justice Stereotyping Symbolism Related literature: “The Flowers” “To See a Mockingbird” “The Vertical Negro Plan” MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Objective test II.

Lord of the Flies – Reading and Discussion Themes and concepts Alienation Civilization Epilepsy Evil Fear of the unknown Foreshadowing Imagery Irony of situation Leadership Loss of innocence Macrocosm/microcosm Mob psychology Obsession Point of View Power Sadism Savagery

Setting Symbolism Violence No Major Assessment – Informal assessment using Lord of the Flies CROSSWORD PUZZLE (teacherdesigned) III. IV.

Vocabulary in Context Listening Skills Activities: Accident Report Are You Really Listening? Listening Grid Listening Poem Lost on the Turnpike The Shopping Trip The Substitute teacher’s Day What’s Missing

V.

Usage Skills: Cliches Pornoun Problems Run-On Sentences Sentence Combining Sentence Fragments Sentence Variety Who/Whom

VI.

MCAS Long Composition Skills: Title Introduction Use of details Conclusion Length Vocabulary level Sentence beginnings Revision areas

4th Quarter:

I. Julius Caesar – reading and discussion: Themes and concepts: Altruism Ambiguity

Anachronisms Arrogance Betrayal Characterization Courage Dramatic Irony Fate Foreshadowing Historical Accuracy Honor Imagery Jealousy Order Psychological conflict Rhetoric Ritual Sarcasm Superstition Suspense Verbal Irony No formal assessment – the entire play is done in class. II.

General Semantics: Concepts: Projection Allness Indexing Dating Either-Or Orientation Assessment occurs during the Final Exam.

III.

Mystery/Detective Novel Written Assessment

IV.

Man, Myth, and Magic – speech and writing: ASSESSMENT Criteria: Written summary, eye contact, voice effectiveness, introduction, informative/interesting

V.

MCAS Review

VI.

Independent Work: Required:

Any Two short stories and writing Any two “Mysteries of History” and writing “6 Ways to Write Business Letters” and writing Short, Choppy Sentences Dangling Participial Phrases, Misplaced Modifiers, or Parallel Structure VII.

Vocabulary in Context

VIII.

Final Exam: Business Letter General Semantics Vocabulary

*Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Diagnostic testing Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Reading quizzes are frequently given when an assignment is due. The lowest reading quiz is normally dropped. On major writing assignments or unit-concluding assignments, late papers penalized ten points per day. At the beginning of each term or unit, students receive a schedule of ALL homework due dates. They also receive a copy of the term’s grading scale at the beginning of each term.

TERM ONE: Great Expectations Quizzes – 20%; Test – 10% Impact homework papers – 15%; Final Writing Assignment – 10% Personal Introduction Speech – 5% Vocabulary Quizzes – 10% Classwork – 10% Effort -- 10%

Journal – 5% Summer Reading – 5%

TERM TWO: Hiroshima Quizzes – 25%; Final Speech and Writing – 10% Death of a Salesman Quizzes – 15%; Test – 10% Vocabulary Quizzes – 10% Classwork – 10% Effort – 10% Journal – 10%

TERM THREE: Vocabulary Quizzes – 15% Man, Myth, and magic Speech/Writing – 10% Mystery/Detective novel – 20% Independent Work – 30% Journal __ 10% Effort – 15%

TERM FOUR: Vocabulary Quizzes – 15% Man, Myth, and magic Speech/Writing – 10% Mystery/Detective Novel – 20%

Independent Work – 30% Journal – 10% Effort – 15%

NOTE: A vocabulary extra credit assignment is available all year. A student may earn up to ten points extra credit per term by completing this assignment.


English 10 Walker

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Alas, Babylon - Frank The Good Earth – Buck Death of a Salesman – Miller Julius Caesar – Shakespeare Lord of the Flies – Golding Point of Departure - Anthology Great Expectations – Dickens Hiroshima – Hersey To Kill a Mockingbird – Lee The Scarlet Letter - Hawthorne SAT Vocabulary lists – 1- 12 Writing Through Literature

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. The Good Earth A. Close reading B. Summary skills C. Character analysis/Paragraph D. Video – “One Village in China” E. Materials Packet 1) Cover 2) Table of Contents 3) Vocabulary 4) Questions/Answers II. Death of a Salesman A. Oral reading B. Listening skills C. Values clarification D. Video analysis E. Character Essay IV. SAT Vocabulary lists 1-3 A. Study techniques B. Testing skills V. Paragraph development A. Mapping techniques B. Thesis statement 2nd Quarter: VI. Lord of the Flies A. Historical perspective B. Biographical analysis C. Symbolism

Points:

5.00

D. Oral presentation E. Packet VII. Hiroshima A. Historical background B. Non-fiction techniques C. Author’s Point of View VIII. SAT Vocabulary lists 4-6 A. Words in Context B. Flash cards 3rd Quarter:

IX. Julius Caesar A. Historical Background B. Chronology C. Oral Reading D. Video Presentation E. Comparison/Contrast Essay F. Drama Summary Sheet X . Great Expectations A. Character Development B. Dictation/ Listening Skills C. Questions/Answers D. Packet XI.

SAT Vocabulary Lists 7-9 A. Dictionary Exploration B. Use in Context

4th Quarter: XII. Impact A. Short Story Analysis 1) Storytelling 2) Plot 3) Unity/Sequence 4) Setting 5) Point of View 6) Symbols 7) Style B. Improvisation C. Short Story Bookmark Project 1) Library Techniques 2) Critique XIII. To Kill A Mockingbird A. Historical Background B. Time Frame C. Vocabulary in Context

XIV. Alas, Babylon – Frank A. Descriptive Essay B. Listening Skills C. Comprehension Questions XV.

Vocabulary list SAT 10-11

XVI. Daily Calendar/Study Skills *Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Map illustrations Role playing Open ended questions Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Point values are determined for assignments. The total each student earns is added and divided by the possible total. Tests, papers, and vocabulary assessments are scored on the basis of 100 points. Packets, quizzes, and research projects are granted between 10 and 50 points each. Homework assignments are granted five points maximum. If late a four is the highest possible grade. At the end of the quarter if three or more assignments are missing, five points are deducted from the total points earned. Late assignments will be accepted up to five days after the due date unless there are unusual circumstances.



Language and Composition C. Mitchell

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Themes in American Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Black Boy The Catcher in the Rye Ethan Frome Fahrenheit 451 The Crucible All the King’s Men The Great Gatsby Reading handouts

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Back to the Beginning: The Oral Tradition A. Native American songs, folktales, oratory and documents B. Literary terms applicable to the readings C. Composition: Review of structure of the essay Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective exam will be given on the terms and the reading. An oral report/analysis or research may be assigned. II. Discovery and Exploration: The First Persuaders A. Columbus, de las Casses, Smith, Bradford: Letters, diaries, journals, histories B. Propaganda techniques C. Literary terms and analysis . D. Composition: Expository essay Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective exam will be given on the terms and the reading. III. Colonization: The Influence of Puritan Thought A Bradford, Bradstreet, Miller: Journals, poetry, drama, histories, documents B.Literary terms and analysis C. Composition: Expository essay Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective exam will be given on the terms and the reading. IV.

Pre-Revolution: The Emerging American A. Franklin, Edwards: Autobiography, almanacs, essays, aphorisms, satire, humor B.Literary terms

Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective /open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.

Outside reading: The following novels are assigned to be read outside of class the first quarter: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , and the twentieth century works, Fahrenheit 451 and Ethan Frome. At the end of the reading period each is assessed with an objective and/or essay test. 2nd Quarter: V. Revolution: Shaping American Thought A. Paine, Henry, Jefferson, Adamses, Wheatley: Oratory, broadsides, songs, pamphlets, essays, documents, letters, satire B. Oratorical techniques C. Literary techniques and terms D. Style Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective /open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading. VI.

Romanticism : The American Imagination A. Irving, Hawthorne, Poe, Whitman, Longfellow, Bryant, Dickinson: folktales, short stories, essays, poetry B. Literary techniques and analysis C. Style D. Composition: Persuasive essay

Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective/open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading. VI. Transcendentalism: Focusing on the Individual A. Emerson, Thoreau: Poetry, essays B. Literary techniques and analysis C. Style D. Composition: Analytical essay Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective/ open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.

VII.

Civil War and Realism: Conflict and Resolution bring a new Perspective A. Lincoln, Chestnut, Crane Oratory, letters, documents, stories B.Literary techniques and analysis C. Style D: Composition: Analytical essay

Outside reading: The following novel and autobiography respectively, are assigned to be read outside of class the second quarter: The Catcher in the Rye and Black Boy. At the end of the reading period each is assessed with an objective and/or essay test. In addition, The Catcher in the Rye is assessed with a comparison essay and an oral presentation with media and visual.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Tableaus Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Final Exam Dramatic reading Role playing Homework Reader’s responses Extra and compensatory credit

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework is issued on an ongoing basis. Homework that is not completed or late is deducted from the final grade average at one point per assignment. All homework must be completed in full for credit. Mitigating circumstances must be substantiated. Quizzes are cumulatively weighted as one test, as are alternative assessments. Tests are weighted individually. The number of tests varies, but a test can be expected after each unit and after assigned outside readings Essays are weighted as tests. There is a mandatory final examination that counts for twenty-five per cent of the grade at the end of the course. Plagiarism will result in a grade of “0” for the tainted assignment. Warning slips are issued at and after the mid-term of the course.


English 11 Accomando

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Stories of Edgar Poe The Catcher in the Rye--Salinger Black Boy--Wright One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest—Kesey Bless Me, Ultima—Ayana Selected American Poems The Things They Carried—O'Brien Going After Cacciato—O' Brien

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Short Stories and Poems A. Poe Stories 1. Literary conventions (plot. setting, characterization) 2. Assessment: Reading Quizzes, Unit Test B. Annie Proulx—"The Blood Bay" C. Major American Poets: Sandburg, Dickinson, Frost, moderns 1. Literary conventions (rhyme, rhythm, figurative language, mood. tone, theme, imagery) 2. Assessment: Oral presentation, essay test 2nd Quarter: II. American Iconoclasts A. The Catcher in the Rye 1. Elements of the novel (sub-plots; minor characters, symbolism, irony) 2. Narrative technique 3. Character study: Holden Caulfield 4. Assessment: Tableaux, Essay Test B. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 1. Elements of the novel (sub-plots; minor characters, symbolism, irony) 2. Narrative technique 3. Character study: Randall Patrick McMurphy 4. Assessment: Tableaux, Essay Test 3rd Quarter: III. Minority Voices A. Black Boy 1. Close Reading through chapter ten 2. Theme: African-American experience 3. Elements of non-fiction: the memoir 4. Assessment: Reading quizzes: Essay

B. Bless Me, Ultima 1. Supernatural elements in literature 2. Close reading 3. Theme: Chicano culture 4. Assessment: Reading Quizzes, Essay 4th Quarter: IV. American author close-up: Tim O'Brien A. Going After Cacciato 1. Close reading 2. Character analysis 3. Theme: Humans at War 4. Fantasy in literature 5. Assessment: Essay B. The Things They Carried 1. Close reading 2. Character analysis 3. Theme: Humans at War 4. Narrative Technique 5. Assessment: Essay

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Map illustrations Role playing Open ended questions Tableaus Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Internship Technical Project


Grading Policy: Exams (90 minutes) are averaged four times, tests and major essays three times, quizzes twice, and overnight homework assignments once. Students are expected to read nightly in order to participate in class discussion. Late assignments are penalized 10%. Late assignments are not accepted after an announced "late date" has expired unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated. Plagiarism will result in a grade of "0" for the tainted assignment.


American Literature McGuinness

Level: S

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Adventures In American Literature –Anthology The Catcher In the Rye –Salinger Black Boy --Wright


Native American Literature –Tewa Indians, Delaware Indians A. Close reading B. Major Assessment: Development of Gesture Language II. The Colonial Period – Edwards, Smith, Williams, Bradstreet, Miller’s The Crucible A. Close reading B. Major Assessments: Objective Test, Analytical Essay-The CrucibleModern Day Witch Hunts III. The Revolutionary Period – Franklin, Paine, Henry, Adams A. Close reading B. Major Assessments: Creative Writing- Aphorisms 2nd Quarter: IV. The Romantic Period – Irving, Poe, Bryant, Hawthorne A. Close reading B. Objective Quizzes C. Major Assessments: Analytical Essay-Poe’s Narrators, Descriptive Essay- Nature V. The Transcendentalists – Emerson, Thoreau A. Close Reading B. Short Essay Test-Values and Worth of Nature VI. Civil War and Realism –Twain, Bierce A. Close Reading B. Major Assessment: Comparison/Contrast Essay- 2 Bierce stories VII.

Twentieth Century-Salinger or Wright A. Close Reading B. Major Assessment- Alienation

VIII. Final Exam (25% of 2nd Quarter Grade) A. Objective Questions B. Identifications C. Open-Ended Essay D. Literary Terms- Definitions

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Notebooks Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Quizzes (counted once) , Tests (counted twice), and Notebook (counted once) will be averaged to determine grade. Homework assignments vary from night to night and often consist of reading the next day’s material. Plagiarism will result in a grade of “0” for the tainted assignment.


College Writing Fitzgerald, Kate

Level: Honors

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Various handouts about the writing process, formats of essays, and research paper writing from source such as Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar and Webster’s New World Student Writing Handbook, 3rd ed.

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Unit 1: The Writing Process

 Brainstorm- Why we write  Five step writing process  Elements of prewriting  Identifying audience and purpose  Developing the thesis statement  Writing an introduction  Main body paragraphs  Writing a conclusion (Grammar lesson will be taught throughout the semester. During this unit, we will review the parts of speech.) *Assessment: Class discussion, readings to be completed at home, and quizzes on the writing process, thesis development, and the elements of an introduction and conclusion. Unit 2: The Persuasive Essay  Characteristics of the persuasive essay  Elements of persuasion  Researching the topic in the media center  In class peer-editing for rough draft (Grammar lessons in this unit will focus on sentence structure.) *Assessment: Class discussions, evidence of prewriting, rough draft writing, and revision of the essay. Final copy of persuasive essay equals a test grade. Unit 3: The Comparison and Contrast Essay  Characteristics of the comparison and contrast essay  Prewriting techniques (T-chart, Venn diagram)  In class peer editing of rough draft (Grammar lessons in this unit will focus on usage.) *Assessment: Class discussion, evidence of prewriting, rough draft writing, and revision. Final copy of comparison and contrast essay equals a test grade. Unit 4: The Process Analysis Essay  Characteristics of the process analysis essay  Use of chronological order

 Use of in class peer-editing for rough draft (Grammar lessons in this unit will focus on mechanics) *Assessment: Class discussion, evidence of prewriting, rough draft writing, and revision of the essay. Final copy of the process analysis essay and oral presentation of the paper. Other assessments in 1st quarter: weekly SAT prep vocabulary quizzes and tests, homework assignments involving readings, vocabulary, and grammar

2nd Quarter: Unit 1: Precis writing

 Characteristics of the précis  Uses of a précis  Steps of writing the precis  Summarizing vs. paraphrasing *Assessment: Class discussion, final copies of précis

Unit 2: Research Paper * A 5-7-page research paper will be the major focus of the second quarter. Each of the steps of the academics research paper will be taught and then completed in class or in the media center. Students will be given ample class time to complete the paper. The paper will focus on a contemporary American author and will count as 25% of the final grade.  Topic selection/audience consideration  Bibliography cards  Note-taking/note-cards/documenting in MLA format  Outline  Rough draft  Bibliography  Final research paper *Assessment: Completion of steps listed above

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Term 1: 50% Tests, Papers, Presentations 25% Smaller writing assignments, vocabulary and grammar quizzes, class participation 25% Homework, in class assignments Term 2: 25% Research paper 25% Mid year exam 25% Tests, Essays, vocabulary quizzes 25% Homework, class participation


Journalism Shaw

Level: H

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Handouts and material from several texts and resources (including but not limited to): Rolnicki, Tate, and Taylor Scholastic Journalism Kovach and Rosenstiel, The Elements of Journalism Moyes and White, Journalism in the Mass Media Franza, You and the Mass Media Ferguson and Patterson, Journalism for Today Stay, ed., Mass Media: Opposing Viewpoints Day, Sensational TV: Trash or Journalism? Sivulka, Soap, Sex, and Cigarettes: A Cultural History of American Advertising Downie and Kaiser, The News About the News Hlavach and Payne, eds., Reporting the Kennedy Assassination Bernstein and Woodward, All the President’s Men Gabler, Life: The Movie Hawthorne, Radical Write


Introduction to Journalism A. Defining “Journalism” B. Defining “Communications” C. Defining “the Media” D. Defining “News” E. Media Careers Unit Test – objective, identification, and short answer questions Writing assignment – Newsletter About Me: put together a three-column newsletter introducing yourself; include at least three stories (each with its own headline), at least three graphics, and a title. Reading quizzes

II.

Interviewing Video – examples from 60 Minutes, David Letterman, et.al. Writing Assignment – Write-ups from interviews with a classmate, a family member, and an inanimate object

III.

News Writing A. Leads B. Inverted-Pyramid Model for News Writing C. Narrative Model for News Writing D. Headlines E. Principles of Copy Editing

F. Journalistic Style (transitions, redundancy, wordiness, coherence, etc.) Worksheets and analyses of professional examples Writing Assignment – Rewrite two fairy tales as news stories IV.

Page Design and Layout Terms quiz Worksheets and analyses of professional examples Team project – Construct a two-page spread on a school related issue. Must include at least three stories, three photos, two info-graphics, and proper headlines. All of the components must relate to the issue.

V.

Key Moments in American Media History A. The Kennedy Assassination B. Watergate C. September 11th Readings, videos, and discussion on these moments as turning points in American Media History Reflective essay on one of the turning points

V.

Features A. Types and examples B. Magazine style feature stories Writing assignment – Feature story

2nd Quarter: I.

Editorials A. Purpose B. Structure C. Types and examples D. Opinion columns Writing assignment – Editorial

II.

Sports Writing A. Sports in American culture B. Purpose C. Types and examples Video – Hoosiers; write a sports story based on the events in the film

III.

Covering Entertainment A. Purpose B. Types and examples

Writing Assignment – two independent reviews IV.

Ethics and the Law A. Journalistic Ethics (with case studies) B. The First Amendment C. Censorship and Free Speech D. Student Press Law Unit test –objective, identification, and short answer questions Intensive discussion and debate of issues and interpretations

V.

Propaganda A. Forms of Propaganda B. Propaganda in History C. Uses for Propaganda Objective test on forms, history, and uses Reading quizzes

VI.

Advertising A. Defining “Advertising” B. Advertising in American Cultural History C. Forms D. Uses E. Impact on the media Project – Design an ad campaign Reading quizzes

VII.

Broadcast Journalism A. Radio journalism B. Television journalism C. Internet Objective test on terms and concepts

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments

Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Term One Average of all writing assignments* & tests Projects

75% 25%

Term Two Average of all writing assignments* & tests Projects Final Exam

50% 25% 25%

Reading quizzes: any grade over 75 does nothing; any grade 50-74 loses one point off the term grade; any grade 0-49 loses two points off the term grade. * No grade of less than 80 (B-) is acceptable on a writing assignment. Students have until the last week of the quarter to revise any grades less than this.


Language and Composition C. Mitchell

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Themes in American Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Black Boy The Catcher in the Rye Ethan Frome Fahrenheit 451 The Crucible The Things They Carried The Great Gatsby Reading handouts

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Back to the Beginning: The Oral Tradition A. Native American songs, folktales, oratory and documents B. Literary terms applicable to the readings C. Composition: Review of structure of the essay Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective exam will be given on the terms and the reading. An oral report/analysis or research may be assigned. II. Discovery and Exploration: The First Persuaders A. Columbus, de las Casses, Smith, Bradford: Letters, diaries, journals, histories B. Propaganda techniques C. Literary terms and analysis . D. Composition: Expository essay Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective exam will be given on the terms and the reading. III. Colonization: The Influence of Puritan Thought A Bradford, Bradstreet, Miller: Journals, poetry, drama, histories, documents B.Literary terms and analysis C. Composition: Expository essay Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective exam will be given on the terms and the reading. IV.

Pre-Revolution: The Emerging American A. Franklin, Edwards: Autobiography, almanacs, essays, aphorisms, satire, humor B.Literary terms

Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective /open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.

Outside reading: The following novels are assigned to be read outside of class the first quarter: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , and the twentieth century works, Fahrenheit 451 and Ethan Frome. At the end of the reading period each is assessed with an objective and/or essay test. 2nd Quarter: V. Revolution: Shaping American Thought A. Paine, Henry, Jefferson, Adamses, Wheatley: Oratory, broadsides, songs, pamphlets, essays, documents, letters, satire B. Oratorical techniques C. Literary techniques and terms D. Style Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective /open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading. VI.

Romanticism : The American Imagination A. Irving, Hawthorne, Poe, Whitman, Longfellow, Bryant, Dickinson: folktales, short stories, essays, poetry B. Literary techniques and analysis C. Style D. Composition: Persuasive essay

Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective/open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading. VI. Transcendentalism: Focusing on the Individual A. Emerson, Thoreau: Poetry, essays B. Literary techniques and analysis C. Style D. Composition: Analytical essay Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective/ open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.

VII.

Civil War and Realism: Conflict and Resolution bring a new Perspective A. Lincoln, Chestnut, Crane Oratory, letters, documents, stories B.Literary techniques and analysis C. Style D: Composition: Analytical essay

Outside reading: The following novel and autobiography respectively, are assigned to be read outside of class the second quarter: The Catcher in the Rye and Black Boy. At the end of the reading period each is assessed with an objective and/or essay test. In addition, The Catcher in the Rye is assessed with a comparison essay and an oral presentation with media and visual.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Tableaus Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Final Exam Dramatic reading Role playing Homework Reader’s responses Extra and compensatory credit

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework is issued on an ongoing basis. Homework that is not completed or late is deducted from the final grade average at one point per assignment. All homework must be completed in full for credit. Mitigating circumstances must be substantiated. Quizzes are cumulatively weighted as one test, as are alternative assessments. Tests are weighted individually. The number of tests varies, but a test can be expected after each unit and after assigned outside readings Essays are weighted as tests. There is a mandatory final examination that counts for twenty-five per cent of the grade at the end of the course. Plagiarism will result in a grade of “0” for the tainted assignment. Warning slips are issued at and after the mid-term of the course.



Literature and Composition McShane

Level: AP

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Crime and Punishment--Dostoevsky Grimms' Fairy Tales The Uses of Enchantment--Bettelheim England in Literature--Anthology Modern Chinese Stories--Jenner Don Quixote--Cervantes Hamlet--Shakespeare Macbeth--Shakespeare The Mayor of Casterbridge--Hardy

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. II.

IV.

The Familiar Essay (College Application Essay) The Oral Tradition A. Selections from Beowulf (test) 1. Grendel by John Gardner 2. Beowulf (poem) B. Grimms' Fairy Tales (notebook) 1. Structuralist critics 2. Bettelheim interpretations C. Ballads D. The Arthurian legends (take-home quiz) Selections from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales A. Oral Presentation B. Essay Exam

2nd Quarter: V. The Renaissance A. The Sonneteers (quiz) B. Shakespeare's Macbeth 1. Research paper 2. Essay exam C. The picaresque novel--selections from Don Quixote D. Metaphysical, Carpe Diem, Cavalier, and Puritan poets (quiz) VI. The Neo-classical Period A. Non-fiction (Pepys, Defoe) B. Satire (Swift) C. Original satire 3rd Quarter: VII. The Romantic Poets A. Close reading analysis

5.0

B. Oral presentation VIII. The Victorian period A. The short story--analysis B. Creative writing--original short story C. The Novel--Dickens, Hardy (test) IX. Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment A. Close-reading analysis B. Persuasive essay 4th Quarter: X. Shakespeare's Hamlet A. Close reading analysis B. The argumentative essay C. Essay exam XI. Semiotics--Modern Chinese Stories (tableaux)

Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Tableaux Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Exams (90 minutes) are averaged four times, tests and major essays three times, quizzes twice, and overnight homework assignments once. Students are expected to read nightly in order to participate in class discussion. Late assignments are penalized 10%. Late assignments are not accepted after an announced "late date" has expired unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated. Plagiarism will result in a grade of "0" for the tainted assignment.


English 12 Farmer

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Grendel—Gardner Animal Farm—Orwell Man of La Mancha—Wasserman Selected British and World Poets The Man Who Would Be King--Kipling Nectar in a Sieve—Markandaya Things Fall Apart—Achebe No Longer At Ease—Achebe

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Fantasy and Allegory A. Grendel 1. Beowulf connection 2. Point of View 3. Fantasy/myth/folklore 4. Assessment: reading quizzes B. Animal Farm 1. Animism/totemism 2. Allegorical applications 3. Assessment: Essay, Test 2nd Quarter: I. Power and Poverty A. Nectar in a Sieve 1. Close reading 2. Indian society and Western influences 3. Theme: The oppressed classes 4. Assessment--test B. The Man Who Would Be King 1. Close Reading 2. Theme: Imperialism 3. Assessment: Mid-year exam 3rd Quarter: I. World Literature close-up: Chinua Achebe A. Things Fall Apart 1. Close reading 2. Character analysis 3. Theme: Clash of Cultures a. Politics b. Religion 4. Assessment: Essay, Test

Points:

5

B. No Longer at Ease 1. Close reading 2. Character analysis 3. Theme: Politics and corruption 4. Signs and symbols 5. Assessment: Essay, Test 4th Quarter: I. Drama and Poetry A. Man of La Mancha (Musical Play) 1. Don Quixote connection 2. Theme: Chivalry 3. Characterization 4. Song lyrics as poetry 5. Assessment: Essay B. Poetry types 1. The Ballad 2. The Sonnet 3. Blank Verse 4. The Heroic Couplet 5. Free Verse 6. Assessment: Quiz, Original Poem *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Role playing Open ended questions Tableaus Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Exams (90 minutes) are averaged four times, tests and major essays three times, quizzes twice, and overnight homework assignments once. Students are expected to read nightly in order to participate in class discussion. Late assignments are penalized 10%. Late assignments are not accepted after an announced "late date" has expired unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated. Plagiarism will result in a grade of "0" for the tainted assignment.


Asian /Expository 12 Miller / Scanlan

Level: Honors

Points:

5.0

Texts/Instructional Materials: Sophie’s World – Gaarder (summer reading) Literature: World Masterpieces – Anthology Supplementary handouts: Indian poetry Siddhartha - Hesse The Analects - Confucius Tao Te Ching – Lao Tze Supplementary handouts: Chinese prose and poetry Supplementary handouts: Japanese prose, poetry, and drama The Lively Art of Writing - Payne

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Philosophical questions embedded in literature and art A. Concepts: cosmology, metaphysics, ethics, deity and ritual, human relationships B. Western framing of questions and answers: Sophie’s World: selected philosophers from classical Greece through twentieth century C. Assessments: group reports, picture frame paragraphs, test II. The Literature of India A. Selections from the Rig Veda, Taittiriya Upanishad, Mahabharata, Bhagavad-Gita, Vidyakara’s Treasury, Vidyapati B. Siddhartha (a Western interpretation of Indian thought) C. Assessments: research project: group presentations; interpretative project; analytic essays; tests III. Expository Writing A. College Essay and Common Application B. “Passion” paper – India (each student will select a topic of personal interest for research and writing of a 4-5 page paper for each Asian culture) 2nd Quarter: I. The Literature of China A. Philosophy: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism B. Poetry: Book of Songs; shih poetry; Buddhist influences C. Prose: Selected chapters from The Story of the Stone; selected stories of Lu Xun D. Assessments: comparison essay: poetry analysis essay; tests II. Expository Writing A. The Lively Art of Writing: usage and style exercises B. “Passion” paper: China III. Mid-year exam (weighted one-fourth of Term II grade)

3rd Quarter: I. The Literature of Japan A. Poetry: Manyoshu; also major forms: choka, tanka, haiku B. Prose: Tale of Genji; Essays in Idleness; supplementary short stories C. Drama: No, Bunraku, Kabuki D. Assessments: analytic essay; test II. Expository Writing A. The Lively Art of Writing: usage and style exercises B. “Passion” paper: Japan 4th Quarter: I. Expository writing: the art research paper A. Art Lectures B. Research and note-taking C. Formatting the long composition D. Citing information II. Final Presentation

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects

Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Homework


Grading Policy: Exams (90 minutes) are averaged four times, tests and major essays three times, quizzes and overnight homework assignments once. Students are expected to read nightly in order to participate in class discussion. Late assignments are penalized 10%. Late assignments are not accepted after an announced “late date” has expired unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated. Plagiarism will result in a grade of “0” for the tainted assignment.


British Literature Taylor

Level:

H

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Shakespeare, Othello McDonnell, et.al., England in Literature Shaw, G.B, Pygmalion

Syllabus: The course is a chronological survey of the literature of the British Isles from the Medieval period to the modern day 1st Quarter:

I.

II.

The Medieval period A. Notes on historical background B. Ballads 1. Performed by Paul Phillips 2. Close reading and analysis of “Lord Randal,” “The Unquiet Grave,” “Get Up and Bar the Door,” “Sir Patrick Spence” C. Poetic elements 1. Refrain 2. Iambic foot 3. Rhyme D. Canterbury Tales – Prologue and Wife of Bath's Tale 1. Close reading and analysis 2. Oral presentations 3. Notes on physiognomy, satire E. Morte D’Arthur 1. Close reading and analysis 2. Video Assessments: Test, open ended questions, notebook quiz grade, presentations count as quiz grade The Renaissance A. Historical background notes B. Video – Elizabeth C. Sonnets 1. Wyatt 2. Earl of Surrey – blank verse 3. Edmund Spencer a. Stanza b. Allegory 4. Poetic Elements – handouts 5. Shakespeare - #18, 130, 73 D. Cavalier poets – Carpe Diem E. Puritan Poets F. Metaphysical Poets 1. Stylistic concepts 2. Emphasis on intellect

III.

G. Notes on Elizabethan drama H. Video – Shakespeare in Love Assessments: Test, Oral presentation, quiz on sonnets, open ended questions and paraphrasing, quiz on literary terms Othello A. Notes on Shakespeare B. Video C. Class reading and analysis of play 1. Themes 2. Irony 3. Tragic Hero Assessments: Essay based on tragic figure, objective test, quizzes, student readings

2nd Quarter: I.

II.

III.

Age of Reason – Neo-Classical Period A. Notes on historical background B. Close reading and analysis of Pope’s “Essay on Criticism” C. Close reading and analysis of Samuel Johnson’s “Dictionary of English language” D. Close reading and analysis of James Boswell’s “The Life of Samuel Johnson” E. Close reading and analysis of Daniel Dafoe’s “Journal of the Plague Years” F. Close reading and analysis of “A Modest Proposal” by Swift Assessments: Test on satire (Swift), biography, dictionary, autobiography (Dafoe, Johnson) The Romantic Period A. Historical background notes B. William Blake 1. Lecture by Paul Phillips 2. Close reading and analysis of “The Tyger” and “The Lamb” Assessment: Quiz on lecture and readings C. William Wordsworth 1. “Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1807.” Close reading and analysis 2. Additional selected poems from handouts 3. Poetic elements and romantic qualities a. Individualism b. Love of nature c. Mystical experience d. Intuition D. Samuel Coleridge, “Kubla Khan” – close reading E. George Gordon, Lord Byron’s “When We Two Parted” and “She Walks in Beauty.” F. Percy B. Shelley’s “Ozymandias” G. John Keats “Ode on a Grecian Urn” Assessments: Test on above authors and poems. Essay on romantic qualities

The Victorians A. Thomas Hardy – background notes

1. “The Man He Killed” – analysis and close reading 2. “Ah, are you Digging on my Grave?” – anaylsis B. Historical background notes C. A.E. Housman’s “When I was One and Twenty” – analysis D. W.B. Yeats – “When You are Old” E. G.B. Shaw’s Pygmalion 1. Students role-play 2. Reenactment of selected scenes F. T.S. Eliot – “The Hollow Men” G. W.H. Auden – “Musee des Beaux Arts” H. Dylan Thomas – “The Force That through the Green Fuse… ” and “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” Assessments: close reading and analysis of the above poems, test, project on a selected modern English poet, student readings, re-enactment of scenes

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework and class participation are counted as one third of term grade, quizzes count as one third of the grade, and tests and major project are evaluated as one third of the term grade. Final exam is weighed as twenty-five percent of the final grade. Late work is not accepted after two weeks unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated.


British Literature Taylor

Level:

S

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Shakespeare, Othello McDonnell, et.al., England in Literature Shaw, G.B, Pygmalion

Syllabus: The course is a chronological survey of the literature of the British Isles from the Medieval period to the modern day 1st Quarter:

I.

II.

The Medieval period A. Notes on historical background B. Ballads 1. Performed by Paul Phillips 2. Close reading and analysis of “Lord Randal,” “The Unquiet Grave,” “Get Up and Bar the Door,” “Sir Patrick Spence” C. Poetic elements 1. Refrain 2. Iambic foot 3. Rhyme D. Canterbury Tales – Prologue and Wife of Bath's Tale 1. Close reading and analysis 2. Oral presentations 3. Notes on physiognomy, satire E. Morte D’Arthur 1. Close reading and analysis 2. Video Assessments: Test, open ended questions, notebook quiz grade, presentations count as quiz grade The Renaissance A. Historical background notes B. Video – Elizabeth C. Sonnets 1. Wyatt 2. Earl of Surrey – blank verse 3. Edmund Spencer a. Stanza b. Allegory 4. Poetic Elements – handouts 5. Shakespeare - #18, 130, 73 D. Cavalier poets – Carpe Diem E. Puritan Poets F. Metaphysical Poets 1. Stylistic concepts 2. Emphasis on intellect

III.

G. Notes on Elizabethan drama H. Video – Shakespeare in Love Assessments: Test, Oral presentation, quiz on sonnets, open ended questions and paraphrasing, quiz on literary terms Othello A. Notes on Shakespeare B. Video C. Class reading and analysis of play 1. Themes 2. Irony 3. Tragic Hero Assessments: Essay based on tragic figure, objective test, quizzes, student readings

2nd Quarter: I.

II.

III.

Age of Reason – Neo-Classical Period A. Notes on historical background B. Close reading and analysis of Pope’s “Essay on Criticism” C. Close reading and analysis of Samuel Johnson’s “Dictionary of English language” D. Close reading and analysis of James Boswell’s “The Life of Samuel Johnson” E. Close reading and analysis of Daniel Dafoe’s “Journal of the Plague Years” F. Close reading and analysis of “A Modest Proposal” by Swift Assessments: Test on satire (Swift), biography, dictionary, autobiography (Dafoe, Johnson) The Romantic Period A. Historical background notes B. William Blake 1. Lecture by Paul Phillips 2. Close reading and analysis of “The Tyger” and “The Lamb” Assessment: Quiz on lecture and readings C. William Wordsworth 1. “Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1807.” Close reading and analysis 2. Additional selected poems from handouts 3. Poetic elements and romantic qualities a. Individualism b. Love of nature c. Mystical experience d. Intuition D. Samuel Coleridge, “Kubla Khan” – close reading E. George Gordon, Lord Byron’s “When We Two Parted” and “She Walks in Beauty.” F. Percy B. Shelley’s “Ozymandias” G. John Keats “Ode on a Grecian Urn” Assessments: Test on above authors and poems. Essay on romantic qualities

The Victorians A. Thomas Hardy – background notes

1. “The Man He Killed” – analysis and close reading 2. “Ah, are you Digging on my Grave?” – anaylsis B. Historical background notes C. A.E. Housman’s “When I was One and Twenty” – analysis D. W.B. Yeats – “When You are Old” E. G.B. Shaw’s Pygmalion 1. Students role-play 2. Reenactment of selected scenes F. T.S. Eliot – “The Hollow Men” G. W.H. Auden – “Musee des Beaux Arts” H. Dylan Thomas – “The Force That through the Green Fuse… ” and “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” Assessments: close reading and analysis of the above poems, test, project on a selected modern English poet, student readings, re-enactment of scenes

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework and class participation are counted as one third of term grade, quizzes count as one third of the grade, and tests and major project are evaluated as one third of the term grade. Final exam is weighed as twenty-five percent of the final grade. Late work is not accepted after two weeks unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated.


Creative Writing Taylor

Level: H

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Hemingway, “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber” Shakespeare, Selected sonnets Frost, “Acquainted with the Night”, “The Hill Wife” and other selected poems Browning, Elizabeth B., Selected sonnets Bishop, Elizabeth, “The Fish” Dunbar, Paul Lawrence, “Sympathy” Angelou, Maya, selected poems Robinson, Edward Arlington, Selected poems Wilbur, Richard, Selected poems Stevens, Wallace, “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird” Jackson, Shirley, “The Lottery” Glaspell, Susan, “Trifles” Parker, Dorothy, Selected stories Selected models of student writing

Syllabus: Students produce various original pieces in different genres. All work is revised, edited, and published on computers. A daily journal is required. All work is compiled into a magazine/booklet as their final product. 1st Quarter: I.

Organization of portfolios A. Folder system 1. Working folder for daily handouts, writing models and notes 2. “Perfect Copy” folder for finished, revised work which remains with teacher B. Grades for all assignments are recorded with accompanying dates in students’ folders and with teacher

II.

Personal Narrative A. Students are given a list of suggested topics B. Analysis of student writing model C. Five-paragraph writing process used D. Assessments based on: (test grade) 1. Diction 2. Syntax and usage 3. Unity and adherence 4. Content 5. Mechanics

III.

The Sonnet A. Background information on sonnet history given as handouts B. Format and conventions discussed C. Analysis of selected sonnets by Shakespeare and Elizabeth B. Browning 1. Rhyme scheme 2. Meter 3. Conceits D. Student models analyzed E. Assessment (quiz grade) based on: 1. Content and themes 2. Rhyme scheme 3. Meter 4. Diction F. Conferences

IV.

Point of view narratives A. Photographs selected by students during class 1. Students create a narrative based on photograph using 1st person point of view 2. Students create a second narrative from photograph using 3rd person point of view B. Analysis of first person narrative technique and third person narrative technique C. Close reading and analysis of excerpts from Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird D. Close reading and analysis of selected excerpts by Dorothy Parker E. Close reading and analysis of student models F. Assessment (test grades) 1. Content and originality 2. Narrative techniques 3. Unity and coherence 4. Diction 5. Mechanics and usage G. Conferences

V.

College Essay A. Common Application filled out B. Sample essay questions passed out C. Handouts from the Princeton Review 1. Strategies 2. Suggestions D. Analysis of sample essays E. Conferences – generation of ideas F. Peer reactions 1. Rubrics 2. Comments

VI.

Field Trip to Harvard University, Fogg Museum A. Journal assignments 1. Reaction to art works 2. Topics based on observations during the field trip of campus and Cambridge B. Assessment – Quiz Grade

I.

Movie review. A. Models from The Boston Globe, Patriot Ledger, Newsweek. B. Student models C. Movie review format D. Video presentation E. Assessment – quiz grade

II.

Dialogue A. Student readings B. Role plays C. Oral presentations. D. Quiz grade

III.

One Act Play A. “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell used as model B. Elements of play 1. Conflict 2. Exposition 3. Plot 4. Complication

IV.

Poetry A. Figurative Language B. Elements of poetry C. Class reading and analysis of models from Frost, Bishop, Dunbar, Angelou, Robinson, Wilbur D. Student readings E. Close reading and analysis of student models F. Retrospective poems 1. Free Verse 2. Activities for diction and thematic concepts

2nd Quarter:

G. “I Am” poem i. Diction ii. Symbolism H. Diamante i. Activities for symmetry ii. Activities for diction I. Concrete poem J. “Thirteen Ways” i. Analysis of poem ii. Student models iii. Imagery iv. Free Verse K. One line poem L. Assessments – Quiz on literary terms. All poems except “Thirteen Ways” count as quiz grades. “Thirteen Ways” counts as a test grade.

Letter to a junior, dedication of booklet, presentation of booklets. Final exam consists of presentation of booklets to the class. Students select original pieces to read aloud to the class. Rubrics used as assessments Assessment Tools: Exams Essays Oral Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Class discussions Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Conferences Peer readings Rubrics Role playing Creative activities for word choice Portfolios Field trips Activities for usage and syntax Homework Notebooks Open ended question


Grading Policy: All writing assignments must be completed in order to pass the course; major assignments count as a test grade, shorter assignments count as a quiz grade; quizzes on figurative language count are given throughout the course; journals count as two/three test grades as they are daily assignments; test and quiz grades are averaged for the final grade; five points are taken off for each day an assignment is handed in late. Plagiarism will result in a grade of "0" for the tainted assignment.


Expository Writing Miller

Level: Honors

Texts/Instructional Materials: The Lively Art of Writing-- Payne Warriner’s English Grammar and Usage The Elements of Style-- Strunk / White The Stranger—Camus World Poetry Texts Art History Texts

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. The Five-paragraph Essay A. Five Tenets of Writing B. Structure C. “Picture-frame” paragraphs D. Thesis statements E. Right brain / Left brain Five-paragraph Essay F. The College Essay and application II. Elements of Style A. The Commandment of Writing B. Body paragraphs C. Connections between paragraphs D. Passive voice E. Sound of sentences F. Parallel Structure III. The Literary Analysis Paper A. The Stranger B. Wheel of Literary Criticism C. Integration of quotations 2nd Quarter: IV. The Art Research Paper A. Art lectures B. Research and note-taking C. Formatting the long composition D. Citing information V. The Poetry Paper A. Analyzing structure and meaning of poems B. Explication of a poem C. Critical Writing VI. Final Presentation

Points:

2.5

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Document Analysis Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Weekly Lively Art of Writing Assignments and Quizzes are averaged once Overnight homework assignments are averaged once Major papers and tests are averaged three times Term paper and mid-year or final exams are averaged four times Short-term assignments may be handed in one day late but will receive a 10% grade reduction. Longerterm assignments will be allowed one “late day” for a 10% grade reduction. Assignments will not be accepted after reduced grade submission date unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of “0” for the assignment.


Expository Writing Shaw

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: The Lively Art of Writing-- Payne Warriner’s English Grammar and Usage The Elements of Style-- Strunk / White Media Center Research Materials

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. The Five-paragraph Essay A. Five Tenets of Writing B. Structure C. “Picture-frame” paragraphs D. Thesis statements E. Right brain / Left brain Five-paragraph Essay F. The College Essay and application II. Elements of Style A. The Commandments of Writing B. Body paragraphs C. Connections between paragraphs D. Passive voice E. Sound of sentences F. Parallel Structure 2nd Quarter: IV. The Research Paper A. Research and note-taking B. Formatting the long composition C. Citing information D. Paper development checkpoints 1. Notetaking 2. Organizing information 3. Drafting 4. Publishing VI. Final Presentation

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks

Points:

2.5

Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Document Analysis Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Weekly Lively Art of Writing Assignments and Quizzes are averaged once Overnight homework assignments are averaged once Major papers and tests are averaged three times Term paper and mid-year or final exams are averaged four times Short-term assignments may be handed in one day late but will receive a 10% grade reduction. Longerterm assignments will be allowed one “late day” for a 10% grade reduction. Assignments will not be accepted after reduced grade submission date unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of “0” for the assignment.

Foreign Language Syllabi

Foreign Language 2009 Syllabi

French 2009 Syllabi

Course :

French 3

Level: Honors

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Bien Dit text and corresponding workbook 1st Quarter: Reprise Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure. Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Chapitre 4 – Au lycée Students will be able to do the following: • Discuss school places and events including the internet in French • Ask how something turned out • To wonder what happened • Ask for information • Express frustration Grammar topics include: • Object pronouns in the passé compose • Quelqu’un, quelque chose, ne…que, ne…personne, ne…rien, and ne… que • the verbs recevoir, suivre and ouvrir • depuis, il y a, and ça fait 2nd Quarter : Chapitre 5 – Une journée typique Students will be able to do the following: • Talk about their daily routine • Express impatience • Express when they want to do certain daily activities • Make recommendations Grammar topics include: • Reflexive verbs in the present, past tense and imperative • Tout, toute, tous, toutes • the verbs s’appeler and se lever Chapitre 6 – Le bon vieux temps Students will be able to do the following: • Talk about their childhood • Tell about an event in the past • Compare city and country life Grammar topics include: • The imperfect • Passé compose et l’imparfait together • Adverb placement • The comparative and the superlative with adjectives

5

3rd Quarter : Chapitre 7 – Un week-end en plein air Students will be able to do the following: • Describe nature, camping etc. • Describe actions in the future Grammar topics include: • the future tense • the verb courir Chapitre 8 – Es-tu en forme Students will be able to do the following: • Describe the body • Describe personal health • Describe symptoms and give advice • Sympathize with someone who is sick Grammar topics include: • The subjunctive • The conditional • Si clauses 4th Quarter: Chapitre 9- On s’amuse ! Students will be able to do the following: • Describe a movie or a book • Ask and give information • Ask about preferences • Recommend or advise against something Grammar topics include: • Relative pronouns • Interrogative pronouns • Demonstrative pronouns *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects

Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests: Quizzes Projects: Homework: Conduct and participation:

30% 30% 10% 15% 15%

Please note this is subject to change. Homework will be given almost every night. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero. Very rarely will late homework be accepted for partial credit. A test will be given at the end of each chapter. Multiple quizzes will be given on vocabulary and grammar for each chapter. Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Students will have projects to hand in throughout the year.

Course:

French 4

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Bien Dit text and corresponding workbook 1st Quarter: Reprise Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure. Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Chapitre 4 – Au lycée Students will be able to do the following: • Discuss school places and events including the internet in French • Ask how something turned out • To wonder what happened • Ask for information • Express frustration Grammar topics include: • Object pronouns in the passé compose • Quelqu’un, quelque chose, ne…que, ne…personne, ne…rien, and ne… que • the verbs recevoir, suivre and ouvrir • depuis, il y a, and ça fait 2nd Quarter : Chapitre 5 – Une journée typique Students will be able to do the following: • Talk about their daily routine • Express impatience • Express when they want to do certain daily activities • Make recommendations Grammar topics include: • Reflexive verbs in the present, past tense and imperative • Tout, toute, tous, toutes • the verbs s’appeler and se lever Chapitre 6 – Le bon vieux temps Students will be able to do the following: • Talk about their childhood • Tell about an event in the past • Compare city and country life Grammar topics include: • The imperfect • Passé compose et l’imparfait together • Adverb placement • The comparative and the superlative with adjectives

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3rd Quarter : Chapitre 7 – Un week-end en plein air Students will be able to do the following: • Describe nature, camping etc. • Describe actions in the future Grammar topics include: • the future tense • the verb courir Chapitre 8 – Es-tu en forme Students will be able to do the following: • Describe the body • Describe personal health • Describe symptoms and give advice • Sympathize with someone who is sick Grammar topics include: • The subjunctive • The conditional • Si clauses 4th Quarter: Chapitre 9- On s’amuse ! Students will be able to do the following: • Describe a movie or a book • Ask and give information • Ask about preferences • Recommend or advise against something Grammar topics include: • Relative pronouns • Interrogative pronouns • Demonstrative pronouns *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes

Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests: Quizzes Projects: Homework: Conduct and participation:

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Course Name:

French 5

Level: Advanced (AP)

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Une Fois Pour Toutes • AP French : Preparing for the Language Examination • L’Etranger, Albert Camus • Les Trois Mousquetaires, Alexandre Dumas • Various French films • Various French short stories and poems • Vocabulary lists Syllabus: Conducted entirely in French, the course focuses on expanding oral proficiency and writing skills through discussions, essays and oral presentations. In addition, there is a thorough review of grammatical structure. Reading comprehension skills and vocabulary are expanded and developed through the use of literature and diverse authentic readings. As students will be taking the Advanced Placement exam in May, the course will also focus on preparing for the exam. 1st Quarter Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 1, 2, 3, 4 • Review of nouns, definite and indefinite articles, present tense • Review of various past tenses (passé compose, imparfait, plus que parfait) • Review of Si clauses and various compound tenses (conditionnel passé) • Review of the subjonctif, including tenses and how to avoid it Exams: leçons 1, 2, 3, 4 Vocabulary lists: 40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including furniture, clothing and animals Assessment: weekly quizzes Literature: L’Etranger, Albert Camus Students will read novel both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters and themes will occur in class Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions AP Practice: Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary completions, speaking exercises and essays taken from AP text. Additional in-class practice for the SAT II test will occur, based on students’ needs. Articles: Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine article of their choice. Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary

2nd Quarter: Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 5, 6, 7, 8 • Review of pronoms compléments and pronoms accentués • Review of possessive and demonstrative adjectives • Review of interrogative expressions, including adverbs, adjectives and pronouns • Review of relative pronouns and the use of demonstrative pronouns with relative pronouns Exams: leçons 5, 6, 7, 8 Vocabulary lists: 40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including technology, reading materials and sports Assessment: weekly quizzes Literature: various sources Students will read several short stories, articles and/or poems both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters and themes will occur in class Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions AP Practice: Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary Articles: Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine article of their choice. Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary Film: Students will view a French classic or modern film (TBD) and will discuss plot, themes, historical significance and cultural aspects Assessment: Writing assignment, exam Mid-Year Exam: speaking, listening, objective questions, essays 3rd Quarter: Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 11, 12 • Review of the negative – various expressions, when to use them, multiple negations • Review of adjectives, adverbs, the comparative and superlative • Review of prepositions and conjunctions • Review of the infinitive and the present participle Exams: leçons 11, 12 Vocabulary lists: 40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including travel, the media and university life Assessment: weekly quizzes Literature: Les Trois Mousquetaires, Alexandre Dumas

Students will read novel both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters and themes will occur in class Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions AP Practice: Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary completions, speaking exercises and essays taken from AP text. Articles: Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine article of their choice. Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary 4th Quarter: AP Practice: Intensive in- and out-of-class practice exercises, including several full-length practice exams. Students will focus on improving their performance on the speaking section, as well as working on their essay-writing abilities. French grammatical structure: Students will prepare class presentation – and corresponding exam – regarding specific grammatical topic in preparation for the AP exam. Assessment: Oral presentation, written quiz Vocabulary lists: 40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including environment and politics. Assessment: weekly quizzes Articles: Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine article of their choice. Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary Grading Policy: Une Fois Pour Toutes / AP quizzes: Vocabulary quizzes: Literature quizzes / writing assignment: Article presentation: Participation / conduct:

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Italian 2009 Syllabi

Course Name:

Italian 1

Level:

Standard

Points:

I. Course Description Italian 1 Standard aims to develop the four basic language skills of listening with comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing at the elementary level. Italian culture and basic conversational skills are introduced through the use of videos, DVDs and audiocassettes. II. Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Oggi in Italia, 6th edition text, workbook, and lab materials B. Amsco Workbook C. Italian is Fun, workbook D. Films - IL Cinema Paradiso / TBD E. Projects - October - Italian Heritage Month etc. III. Syllabus: Topic appropriate vocabulary is introduced to develop the students’ ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in ever A. 1st Quarter: Lezioni preliminare-2 • Salutations • levels of formality in Italian • #’s • essere, Avere, stare vs. essere • gender • definite and indefinite articles • time • plurals • possession • project - Italian Heritage Month B. 2nd Quarter: Lezioni 2-3 • time, plurals and possession continued • City life • avere expressions • -ARE verbs, • prepositions • project - la mia città C. 3rd Quarter: Lezioni 4-5 • the date • -ERE verbs • interrogative expressions • dare, fare, stare • descriptions: adjectives, colors etc. • -IRE verbs • andare, venire D. 4th Quarter: Lezioni 6 • the date

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weather passato prossimo bere, dire, uscire

IV. Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Projects Oral Quizzes Interdisciplinary Activities Role Playing Open Ended Questions Language Laboratory Activities/Practical Take home tests/writing assignments Exams Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will be given almost every night. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero. Very rarely will late homework be accepted for partial credit. A test will be given at the end of almost every lesson. Quizzes will be given after each new idea is introduced. The lowest quiz score will be dropped at the end of each term. Projects will be assigned throughout the year pertaining to learned material. Journal entries will be given on almost every grammar and vocabulary topic covered over the year. Each will be graded as a quiz. Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of this class and is therefore stressed every day in the classroom. Tests: Projects: Quizzes: Homework: Participation/conduct:

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Midterm and Final Exams count as 25% of final grade for that term.

Please note this syllabus and grading assessment are subject to change. More or less material may be covered depending on the pace of this year’s students.


Italian 1 S. Berent

Level: Honors

Texts/Instructional Materials: Prego! An Invitation to Italian, 6th edition Prego! Workbook, 6th edition Prego! Laboratory Manual, 6th edition Supplementary materials provided by instructor

Syllabus: Prego! Chapters P-5 1st Quarter: (Prego! P-2) Communicative goals: Introduce yourself and others Describe yourself and others Describe people and objects Express needs/wants/obligations Speak about your studies Ask / Provide spelling of words Ask / Provide directions Ask / Provide the date and time Vocabulary: Greetings Alphabet, #s 1-100 Calendar / Time Classroom objects School subjects City buildings Modes of transportation Adjectives Nationalities Cultural components: Italian Geography Italian Heritage Italian School System Formal v. Informal Train Travel in Italy Italian in Advertising Grammatical structures: Pronunciation / Spelling Subject pronouns Definite and Indefinite articles (sing., plur., masc., fem.) The verb essere Forms of bello and buono The verb avere Expressions with avere Interrogatives

Points:

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2nd Quarter (Prego! Cap. 3) Communicative goals: Describe your family Describe your studies Talk about your interests/activities Express preferences Talk about the weather Describe possessions Make appointments / Discuss your schedule Vocabulary: Family Professions More school subjects Pass-times / Hobbies Cultural components: Italian Geography (cont’d) Venice Italian Family Italian University System Grammatical structures: Possessive adjectives Demonstrative adjectives Present tense of regular verbs –are Present tense of irregular –are verbs: andare, stare, fare, dare Expressions with fare Film: Pane e Tulipani Midterm Exam: • • • • • • 3rd Quarter:

(Prego! Cap. P-3) Listening Comprehension Oral questions Multiple choice Matching / Identification Vocabulary Verb and grammar fill-ins

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Map questions Cultural open-ended questions from Amsco Workbook Short topical composition

(Prego! Cap. 4) Communicative goals: Discuss travel plans Purchase train/bus tickets Ask / Provide information about your and others’ daily routines Discuss hobbies and sports Express needs/wants/abilities Vocabulary: Sports and Leisure Activities Train travel Cultural components: Italian Geography (cont’d) Bilingualism in Italy National Sports

Grammatical structures: Present tense of regular verbs –ere and –ire (including -isc- verbs) Present tense of irregular verbs with –ire Modal verbs (volere, potere, dovere) 4th Quarter:

(Prego! Cap. 5) Communicative goals: Explain the likes/dislikes of others Express food and beverage preferences Order in a cafe Talk about past actions Purchase food items in a store or market Express the duration of time in regards to present and past actions Vocabulary: Food/Beverages Italian markets / store Cultural components: Café Culture Italian Geography (cont’d) Grammatical structures: Articulated prepositions Direct object pronouns The verb piacere Indirect Object Pronouns The simple past (passato prossimo) with avere The simple past (passato prossimo) with essere The verbs conoscere and sapere Agreement of the participle with DOPs in the past Film: TBA

Final Exam: • • • • •

(Prego! Cap. P-5) Listening Comprehension Oral questions Multiple choice Matching / Identification Vocabulary

Assessment Tools:* Attendance Class Participation Class work Homework Lab work Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension Map illustrations Creative dialogue writing Role-plays Presentations (oral and written) Written compositions Creative Projects Co-operative learning projects

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Verb and grammar fill-ins Map questions Cultural open-ended questions Short composition (topical paragraph / original dialogue)

Notebooks Open-note tests Objective Tests/Quizzes Vocabulary Quizzes Oral Exams Written Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies (distributed to each student): Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete and handed in on time. Late homework will receive no credit, unless due to an excused absence. There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to hand in missing HW, or to schedule a make-up quiz or exam missed during their absence.


Italian 2 S. Berent

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Prego! An Invitation to Italian, 6th edition Prego! Workbook, 6th edition Prego! Laboratory manual, 6th edition Supplementary materials provided by instructor

Syllabus: Prego! Capitoli 4-7/8 1st Quarter: (Prego! Cap. P-4) with Review of last year’s materials Communicative goals: Introduce yourself and others Describe yourself and others Ask /Provide spelling of words Ask / Provide directions Discuss pastimes and hobbies Express preferences Ask / Provide the date and time Make appointments / Discuss your schedule Express ability, wants, needs and obligations Purchase train/bus tickets Describe your family Vocabulary: Greetings Alphabet, #s 1-100 Pronunciation Calendar / Time Classroom objects School subjects City buildings Adjectives Nationalities Professions Passtimes / Hobbies Sports Cultural components: Italian Geography The Italian School Formal v. Informal Train Travel in Italy Italian Sports Trentino Alto–Adige Italian Heritage Italian in Advertising Grammatical structures: Subject pronouns Present tense of regular verbs –are, -ere, -ire

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Present tense of irregular verbs with –ire (-isc- verbs) Present tense of irregular verbs: avere, essere, stare, fare, dare, andare Expressions with avere Expressions with fare Definite and Indefinite articles (sing., plur., masc., fem.) Interrogatives Possessive adjectives Present tense of irregular verbs in –ere and -ire (dire, uscire, venire, bere) Present tense of intransitive irregular verbs (volere, potere, dovere) Prepositions (simple and articulated) Expressions of time using present + da 2nd Quarter (Prego! Cap. 5-6) Communicative goals: Make reservations / Order at a restaurant/cafè Explain where things are located (physical positions in space) Explain the likes/dislikes of others Talk about past actions Describe possessions Purchase food items in a store or market Vocabulary: Cooking and eating Food and drinks Stores / Markets Cultural components: Italian meals Regional cuisine Emilia-Romagna The Market in Italy Porta Portese Grammatical structures: Articulated prepositions Direct object pronouns The verb piacere Indirect Object Pronouns The simple past (passato prossimo) with avere The simple past (passato prossimo) with essere The verbs conoscere and sapere Agreement of the participle with DOPs in the past Film: Big Night Midterm Exam: • • • • • •

(Prego! Cap. 1-6) Listening Comprehension Oral questions Multiple choice Matching / Identification Vocabulary Verb and grammar fill-ins

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3rd Quarter:

(Prego! Cap. 6-7) Communicative goals: Ask / Provide information about your and others’ daily routines Express the duration of time in regards to present and past actions Describe and shop for clothes Vocabulary: Numbers above 100 More daily activities Parts of the body Clothing Cultural components: Italian fashion Milano Grammatical structures: Reflexive verbs Reciprocal construction Adverbs

4th Quarter:

(Prego! Cap. 7-8) Communicative goals: Discuss television and movie interests Choose /Plan what movie to see with a friend Vocabulary: Mass Media (cinema, television, radio, journalism) Cultural components: Italian cinema Cinecittà and Neorealism Roberto Benigni Veneto (Venice and Verona) Grammatical structures: Imperfect past tense Suffixes Film: Pane e Tulipani, Romeo and Juliet


(Prego! Cap. 4-8) Listening Comprehension Oral questions Multiple choice Matching / Identification Vocabulary

Assessment Tools:* Attendance Class Participation Class work Homework Lab work Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension Map illustrations Creative dialogue writing

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Role-plays Presentations (oral and written) Written compositions Creative Projects Co-operative learning projects Notebooks Open-note tests Objective Tests/Quizzes Vocabulary Quizzes Oral Exams Written Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.

As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies: Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late homework will receive no credit unless due to an excused absence. There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to schedule a make-up or to hand in homework due during their absence.


Italian 2 S. Berent

Level: Honors

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Prego! An Invitation to Italian, 6th edition Prego! Workbook, 6th edition Prego! Laboratory manual, 6th edition Supplementary materials provided by instructor

Syllabus:

Prego! Chapters 5-9

1st Quarter: (Prego! Chapter 5) with Review of Italian 1 (P-4) Communicative goals: Introduce yourself and others Describe yourself and others Ask /Provide spelling of words for clarification Ask for / Provide directions Discuss hobbies, sports, studies Ask / Provide the date and time Make appointments / Discuss your schedule Express ability, wants, preferences, needs and obligations Purchase train/bus tickets Describe your family Order in a cafe Talk about past actions Vocabulary: Greetings Alphabet, #s 1-100 Pronunciation Calendar / Time Classroom objects School subjects City buildings Adjectives Nationalities Professions Passtimes / Hobbies Sports Food / Beverages Cultural components: Italian Geography The Italian School Formal v. Informal Train Travel in Italy Italian Sports The Trentino Alto–Adige Italian Heritage Italian in Advertising Cafe Culture

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Grammatical structures: Subject pronouns Present tense of regular verbs –are, -ere, -ire Present tense of irregular verbs with –ere and –ire (incl. -isc- verbs) Present tense of irregular verbs: avere, essere, stare, fare, dare, andare Expressions with avere Expressions with fare Definite and Indefinite articles (sing., plur., masc., fem.) Interrogatives Possessive adjectives Present tense of irregular verbs in –ere and -ire (dire, uscire, venire, bere) Present tense of intransitive irregular verbs (volere, potere, dovere) Prepositions (simple and articulated) The simple past (passato prossimo) with avere The simple past (passato prossimo) with essere Expressions of time using present + da and past + per 2nd Quarter (Prego! Cap. 5-6) Communicative goals: Explain the likes/dislikes of others Describe possessions Make dinner reservations / Order in a café/restaurant Purchase food items in a store or market Vocabulary: Foods and drinks Stores / Markets Cooking and Eating Cultural components: Italian meals Regional cuisine Emilia-Romagna Café Culture The Market in Italy Grammatical structures: Articulated prepositions Direct object pronouns The verb piacere Indirect Object Pronouns The verbs conoscere and sapere The verbs lasciare, partire, uscire, and andare via Agreement of the past participle with DOPs Film: Pane e Tulipani Midterm Exam: • • • • •

(Prego! Cap. 1-6) Listening Comprehension Oral questions Multiple choice Matching / Identification Vocabulary

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Verb and grammar fill-ins Map questions Cultural open-ended questions from Amsco Workbook Short topical composition

3rd Quarter:

(Prego! Cap. 7-8) Communicative goals: Ask / Provide information about your and others’ daily routines Express the duration of time in regards to present and past actions Describe and shop for clothes Discuss television and movie interests Choose / Plan what movie to see with a friend Vocabulary: Numbers greater than 100 More daily activities Parts of the body Clothing Mass Media (cinema, television, radio, journalism) Cultural components: Italian fashion Milano Italian cinema Veneto (Venice and Verona) Grammatical structures: Reflexive verbs Reciprocal construction Adverbs The imperfect past The past perfect Suffixes for nouns and adjectives

4th Quarter:

(Prego! Cap. 8-9) Communicative goals: Speak about your health with a doctor/nurse Discuss your dream vacation Make hotel reservations Describe your house Vocabulary: Parts of the body Health and Illness Vacations Cultural components: The Italian medical system Italian Holidays Grammatical structures: Comparatives and Superlatives (regular and irregular) Future tense Film: Scene from Caro Diario

Final Exam: • • • •

(Prego! Cap. 6-10) Listening Comprehension Oral questions Multiple choice Matching / Identification

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Vocabulary Verb and grammar fill-ins Map questions Cultural open-ended questions

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Short composition (topical paragraph or original dialogue)

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Take-home writing assignment

Assessment Tools:* Attendance Class Participation Class work Homework Lab work Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension Map illustrations Creative dialogue writing Role-plays Presentations (oral and written) Written compositions Creative Projects Co-operative learning projects Notebooks Open-note tests Objective Tests/Quizzes Vocabulary Quizzes Oral Exams Written Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies: Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late homework will receive no credit unless due to an excused absence. There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to schedule a make-up or to hand in homework due during their absence.


Italian 3 S. Berent

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Ciao! 6th edition Ciao! Workbook & Lab Manual, 6th edition Supplementary materials provided by instructor

Syllabus:

Ciao! Chapters 7-12

1st Quarter: (Ciao! Cap. 7-8, incl. review of Italian 2) Communicative goals: Discuss past actions Make/Discuss travel plans Make reservations Exchange money Talk about daily routines Explain the likes/dislikes of others Vocabulary: Travel and Tourism Finance More daily activities Body / Toiletries Cultural components: Italian Geography (cont’d) Tuscany Italian train system Exchanging currency in Italy The Euro Grammatical structures: The Past Tense (passato prossimo) Prepositions Reflexive verbs Adverbs Film : Pane e Tulipani 2nd Quarter (Ciao! Cap. 9-10) Communicative goals: Speak about our childhood Talk about friendships Explain the duration of time in the present and in the past Discuss television and movie interests Choose/Plan what movie to see with a friend Shop for clothes Vocabulary: Mass Media (cinema, television, radio, journalism) Clothing Body Parts Cultural components:

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Italian cinema Fashion Milan Shopping in Italy Grammatical structures: Reciprocal verbs in the past The Imperfect past The imperfetto v. passato prossimo Present Tense + da and Past Tense + per Demonstrative adjectives The Imperative Midterm Exam: • • • • • •

(Ciao! Cap. 7-10) Listening Comprehension Oral questions Multiple choice Matching / Identification Vocabulary Verb and grammar fill-ins

3rd Quarter:

(Ciao! Cap. 10-11) Communicative goals: Describing Clothes Talk about your Holidays Preparing / Cooking Food Give Commands / Orders Vocabulary: Clothing Easter Italian Cuisine Cooking Cultural components: Italia Geography (cont’d) Emilia-Romagna Venice Shopping in Italy Italian Holidays (Easter) Carnevale Grammatical structures: The Imperative Object Pronouns (Direct and Indirect)

4th Quarter:

(Ciao! 11-12) Communicative goals: Make hotel reservations Discuss your dream vacation Talk about future plans Express likes/dislikes Describe your fantasy house

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Explain where things are located (physical positions in space) Vocabulary: Vacations / Travel The House / Furniture / Appliances Cultural components: Italian Holidays Italian Homes Grammatical points: Future tense The Verb piacere Indirect Object Pronouns Tonic pronouns The use of “one” (the “si” impersonale) Irregular plurals Film: TBA Final Exam: • • • • •

(Ciao! 7-12) Listening Comprehension Oral questions Multiple choice Matching / Identification Vocabulary

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Assessment Tools:* Attendance Class Participation Class work Homework Lab work Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension Map illustrations Creative dialogue writing Role-plays Presentations (oral and written) Written compositions Creative Projects Co-operative learning projects Notebooks Open-note tests Objective Tests/Quizzes Vocabulary Quizzes Oral Exams Written Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies: Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late homework will receive no credit unless due to an excused absence.

There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to schedule a make-up or to hand in homework due during their absence.


Italian 3 S. Berent

Level: Honors

Points:


Syllabus:

Ciao! Chapters 8-14

1st Quarter: (Ciao! 7-9, incl. review of Italian 2) Communicative goals: Make/Discuss travel plans Make reservations Exchange money Talk about daily routines Discuss past actions Speak about our childhood Talk about friendships Explain the duration of time in the present and in the past Discuss television and movie interests Choose/Plan what movie to see with a friend Vocabulary: Travel and Tourism Finance More daily activities Body / Toiletries Mass Media Cultural components: Italian Geography (cont’d) Tuscany Italian train system Exchanging currency in Italy (see Prego! Video Cap. 16) The Euro Italian Cinema Grammatical structures: The Past Tense (passato prossimo) Prepositions Reflexive verbs (present and past tense) Reciprocal verb (present and past tense) Adverbs The Imperfect past Present Tense + da and Past Tense + per The imperfetto v. passato prossimo The past perfect (trapassato) 2nd Quarter (Ciao! Cap. 10-11) Communicative goals: Describe clothes

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Shop for clothes Talk about your Holidays Preparing / Cooking Food Give Commands / Orders Vocabulary: Clothing Body Parts Easter Italan Cuisine Cultural components: Italian Geography (cont’d) Milan Venice Emilia-Romagna Shopping in Italy Italian Holidays (Easter) Carnevale Grammatical structures: The imperfetto v. passato prossimo v. trapassato Demonstrative adjectives The Imperative Review of Pronouns (Direct, Indirect, Reflexive) Midterm Exam: • • • • • • 3rd Quarter:

(Ciao! Cap. 7-11) Listening Comprehension Oral questions Multiple choice Matching / Identification Vocabulary Verb and grammar fill-ins

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(Ciao! Cap. 12-13) Communicative goals: Make hotel reservations Discuss your dream vacation Talk about future plans Express likes/dislikes Describe your fantasy house Explain where things are located (physical positions in space) Vocabulary: Vacations / Travel The House / Furniture / Appliances Cultural components: Italian Holidays Italian Homes Grammatical structures: Future tense The Verb piacere Indirect Object Pronouns

Double Pronouns Tonic pronouns The use of “one” (the “si” impersonale) Irregular plurals Ci and Ne Film: TBA 4th Quarter:

(Ciao! 14) Communicative goals: Giving advice Explaining decisions Stating preferences Discussing hypothetical situations Vocabulary: Job / Work Cultural components: Employment in Italy Immigration (see Prego! Cap. 18) Grammatical points: Present Conditional Past Conditional Use of dovere, potere, volere in the conditional Film: TBA


(Ciao! 7-14) Listening Comprehension Oral questions Multiple choice Matching / Identification Vocabulary

Assessment Tools:* Attendance Class Participation Class work Homework Lab work Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension Map illustrations Creative dialogue writing Role-plays Presentations (oral and written) Written compositions Creative Projects Co-operative learning projects Notebooks Open-note tests Objective Tests/Quizzes Vocabulary Quizzes Oral Exams Written Exams

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Mid Year Exam Final Exam *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies: Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late homework will receive no credit unless due to an excused absence. There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to schedule a make-up or to hand in homework due during their absence.


Italian 4 S. Berent

Level: Honors

Points:


Syllabus:

Ciao! Capitoli 11-18 (with review of Italian 3)

1st Quarter: (Ciao! 7-9, and 15-16**) Communicative goals: Make/Discuss travel plans Make reservations Exchange money Discuss television and movie interests Choose/Plan what movie to see with a friend Vocabulary: Travel and Tourism Finance **Geographical Terms Cultural components: Italian Geography (cont’d) Tuscany Italian train system Exchanging currency in Italy The Euro Italian Cinema Italian Heritage Grammatical structures: Review of Reflexive and Reciprocal Verbs (present and past tense) Adverbs The imperfetto v. passato prossimo v. trapassato **comparatives and superlatives (regular and irregular) **relative pronouns **indefinite pronouns 2nd Quarter (Ciao! Cap. 10-11, and 16-17**) Communicative goals: Describe clothes Shop for clothes Talk about your Holidays Preparing / Cooking Food Give Commands / Orders Vocabulary: Clothing Body Parts Easter Italian Cuisine

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Cultural components: Italian Geography (cont’d) Milan Venice Emilia-Romagna Shopping in Italy Italian Holidays (Easter) Carnevale Grammatical structures: The imperfetto v. passato prossimo v. trapassato Demonstrative adjectives The Imperative Review of Pronouns (Direct, Indirect, Reflexive) **The gerund (present progressive) **The Subjunctive Film: Pane e Tulipani (Ciao! Cap. 12-13 and 17-18**) 3rd Quarter: Communicative goals: Make hotel reservations Discuss your dream vacation Talk about future plans Express likes/dislikes Describe your fantasy house Explain where things are located (physical positions in space) **Speak with a doctor Vocabulary: Vacations / Travel The House / Furniture / Appliances **Body/ Health Cultural components: Italian Holidays Italian Homes Italian Medical System **The Environment Grammatical structures: Future tense The Verb piacere Indirect Object Pronouns Tonic pronouns The “si” impersonale Irregular plurals **The Subjunctive (present and past tenses) **Il Passato Remoto 4th Quarter:

(Ciao! Cap. 18 and Prego! Cap. 16-18) Communicative goals: Inquire about and express emotion, opinion, doubt and uncertainty using different forms of the subjunctive Offer advice, express wishes and make commands using the subjunctive

Read and understand cultural information expressed in the remote past tense Discuss several aspects of Italian’s artistic, musical and literary culture Vocabulary: Art and Archeology Literature and Poetry Music, Opera and Theater Cultural components: **Commedia dell’Arte *Italian Literature *Dante Alighieri Grammatical structures: Volerci and metterci Subjunctive **Passato Remoto Film: TBA Final Project:

TBA (includes group work in class and take-home essay)

Assessment Tools:* Attendance Class Participation Class work Homework Lab work Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension Map illustrations Creative dialogue writing Role-plays Presentations (oral and written) Written compositions Creative Projects Co-operative learning projects Notebooks Open-note tests Objective Tests/Quizzes Vocabulary Quizzes Oral Exams Written Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies: Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late homework will receive no credit unless due to an excused absence. There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to schedule a make-up or to hand in homework due during their absence.

Spanish 2009 Syllabi

Course Name: Spanish 1

Level: Fundamentals

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Buen Viaje 1, chapters 1-7 Syllabus: 1st Quarter Lección Preliminar • Greetings and responses • Origin • Spanish alphabet • Numbers 1-31 • Days of the week, months of the year • Seasons Assessment Tools • Objective quiz on vocabulary • Directed conversation: Includes all material studied in the “Lección Preliminar” Chapter 1: Un amigo o una amiga • Personal descriptions using singular nouns and adjectives • Definite articles: el, la, un, una • Singular conjugations of the verb ser Assessment Tools • Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes • Directed conversation: Incorporates material studied in the 1st chapter and the “Lección Preliminar” • Chapter Test: Multiple Choice, Fill-ins, Translations, Answering Questions, Reading Comprehension Chapter 2: Alumnos y cursos • Classes at school • Personal descriptions using plural nouns and adjectives • Plural conjugations of the verb ser • Numbers 1-100 • Telling time • Holiday Vocabulary: El día de los muertos Assessment Tools • Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes • Additional assessments to be added

2nd Quarter Chapter 3: Las compras para la escuela • School supplies • Clothing • Numbers 100-1000 • Singular conjugations of regular –ar verbs • Formal & informal speech: Ud. and tú Assessments: • Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes • Additional assessments to be added Chapter 4: En la escuela • School activities • Plural conjugations of regular –ar verbs • Irregular verbs ir, dar & estar • Contractions al & del Assessments: • Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes • Additional assessments to be added Mid-Term Exam (Chapters 1-4): • Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, reading comprehension, writing sample. 3rd Quarter Chapter 5: En el café • Food • Ordering in a restaurant • Regular –er verbs • Regular –ir verbs Assessments: • Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes • Additional assessments to be added Chapter 6: La familia y su casa • Family members • Vocabulary to desribe a home • The irregular verb tener • Expressions tener que & ir a • Possessive adjectives Assessments: • Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes • Additional assessments to be added

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4th Quarter Chapter 7: Deportes de equipo • Sports Vocabulary • Stem-changing Verbs: empezar, preferir, querer • Stem-changing Verbs: volver, poder, dormir • The irregular verbs: gustar, interesar, aburrir Assessments: • Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes • Additional assessments to be added General Review of the 3rd and 4th Quarters (Chapters 5-7) Final Exam: A comprehensive exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills of the students, as well as the grammatical structures and vocabulary of Chapters 5-7. The test consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample. *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Map illustrations Simulations Journal/Diaries Role playing

Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations FCA’s for long essays Attendance Class participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


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Course Name:

Fundamentals of Spanish II

Texts/Instructional Materials: Buen Viaje Supplementary Materials:

Level:

Standard

Points:

5

Bienvenidos, Spanish is Fun, Spanish for Mastery I AMSCO workbook – Levels I, II Por Fronteras Culturas workbook Exploring Spanish workbook

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in Spanish I and Fundamental Spanish I. Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs. Vocabulary topics include numbers (0-100), introductions, days/months, classroom objects, names, ages, origin, conversational vocabulary/expressions, time expressions, likes & dislikes, colors, class schedule, definite and indefinite articles. Assessments: • Oral presentations • Objective quizzes on each topic mentioned above • Group Project on Visiting a Spanish-speaking Country 2nd Quarter: Discussion of Verb Ser Discussion of Verb Estar Time Review of Present tense of all regular –AR, ER, and IR verbs Review of subject pronouns Review of Classroom Objects Discussions / Research on Holidays celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries Verb Ser and its use with adjectives Review of adjectives Usage, position, and agreement of adjective Masculine and feminine, singular and plural of adjectives Assessments: • Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts-objective format, fill-ins, matching, multiple choice, short answers and oral comprehension • Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts-fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral comprehension, and short answers • Oral presentations on Holidays • Notebook Check • Homework and In Class Work Repaso: Mid-term Exam General review of all material from Fundamental Spanish I and all vocabulary and grammar concepts from 1st and 2nd quarters

Assessment: • Mid-term Exam: oral and reading comprehension, objective format, fill-ins, scantron multiple choice and writing sample 3rd Quarter: El Tiempo-Weather Expressions Review of the Seasons Leisure Time Activities Vacation Destinations Assessments: • Weekly objective vocabulary quizzes-fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral comprehension and short answers • Oral Presentation-play role of meteorologist-weather report forecasting • Written exam on weather expressions objective format (matching, fill-ins, short answers) • Written assessment on small paragraph describing favorite vacation spot and leisure time activities Health, feelings and remedies Physical sensations with TENER Assessments: • Objective Quiz-fill-ins, multiple choice, matching and oral comprehension on Health topics • Oral skit on doctor’s or dentist visitation-students will role-play with props and use target vocabulary and grammar • Unit exam- objective format, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, short answer and oral comprehension Exam will cover all health-related information Clothing Vocabulary Demonstrative adjectives Assessments: • objective quiz on vocabulary and grammar with fill-ins, short answer and matching • poster project/collage on clothing • small oral skit using clothing vocabulary and demonstrative adjectives 4th Quarter: Review of all-ER, -IR verbs Foods and Beverages Verb GUSTAR Assessments: • Objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar fill-ins, matching, short answer, and oral comprehension • Oral presentation on ordering food and drink in a restaurant setting. Written dialogues menu construction and oral presentation to count as a test grade Cultural Study-El Cinco de Mayo Reading and vocabulary introduction Fiesta using props and target vocabulary food preparations coinciding with the holiday

Repaso Para Final Exam All 3rd and 4th quarter vocabulary and grammar, oral and reading comprehension review, short writing samples, oral Q&A preparation Assessment: • Final exam: objective scantron format, fill-ins, oral and reading comprehension, writing samples, small directed dialogues. *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentations rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective tests/quizzes Presentations Exams Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Level: Standard

Points: 5

Text book/ Instructional Material En Español 1 textbook, En Español 1 workbook En Español 1 Audio CD, DVD, overhead transparencies 1st Quarter Preliminary Chapter: Hola Bienvenidos • Expressions for hello and good-bye • Introducing yourself • Saying where you are from • The days of the week • The Spanish Alphabet • Numbers 1-10 • Classroom expressions • Latin American countries and their capitals Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Expressions for hello and good-bye, introducing yourself, days of the week, and numbers 1-10. • South American countries and their capitals • Central American countries and their capitals Etapa I Unidad I: Bienvenido a Miami • Learning about the Hispanic community in the United States • Familiar and Formal greetings • Describing people, subject pronouns, and the verb ser • Using ser de to express origin • Using verbs to talk about what you like and dislike Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • The verb ser Chapter Test Presentation on likes and dislikes Unidad II: Mis Buenos Amigos . • Describing others and discussing their likes and dislikes • Describe clothing • Using definite articles with specific things • Using indefinite articles with unspecified things • Using adjectives to describe gender • Using adjectives to describe number Assessments:

Quizzes • Vocabulary • Articles and indefinite articles • Adjectives Chapter test Composition Presentation on describing themselves Presentation on a Spanish speaking country 2nd Quarter Unidad III: Te presento mi familia • Discussing family and talking about friends • La Quinceanera (Sweet fifteen) • Using the verb tener • Ask and tell age • Talk about birthdays • Expressing possession using de • Using possessive adjectives • Using date and months. Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • The verb tener • Possession using de and adjectives Chapter Test Project on Family Tree Calendar Project Unidad II Etapa I: Un Dia de Clases • School in Mexico City • Regional vocabulary • Describing classes and classroom objects • Saying how often you do something • Discuss obligation with hay que and tener que • Saying what you do: present tense of AR verbs • Expressing frequency with adverbs Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Saying how often you do something/ hay que and tener que • AR verbs Chapter Test Composition Project on Class schedules “Mi Horario”

Mid Term Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues 3rd Quarter Etapa II: ¡ Un Horario Difícil ! • Talk about schedules • Ask and tell time • Ask questions • Say where you are going using the verb Ir • The verb estar Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • The verb Ir • The verb estar • -ER and –IR verbs Chapter test Composition Etapa III: Mis Actividades • Discuss plans • Sequence events • Talk about places and people you know • The use of ir + an infinitive • The use of verbs with irregular yo forms • The verb oir. Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • The use of ir + an infinitive • The use of verbs with irregular yo forms • The verb oir Chapter test Composition Project: Students must design an itinerary for a vacation Unidad III Etapa I: Me gusta el Tiempo Libre • Extend invitations • Talk on the phone • Express feelings with estar and adjectives • Say where you are coming from using venir • Say what just happened using acabar de • Saying what someone likes to do using gustar + infinitive

Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Estar and adjectives • Venir • Acabar de • Gustar + infinitives Chapter test Composition Project: Una Invitación. Students will create a dialogue extending and accepting an invitation. 4th Quarter Etapa II: Deportes Para Todos • Talk about sports using jugar • Express preferences • Say what you know using saber • Make comparisons • Stem-changing verbs e->ie Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Jugar • Saber • Stem-changing verbs e->ie Chapter test Composition Project: Una Encuesta. Students will conduct a survey and present their findings to the class. Etapa III: El tiempo en El Yunque • Describe the weather • Discuss clothing and accessories • State your opinion • Describe how your feel using tener expressions • Say waht is happening using the present progressive • Use of direct object pronouns Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Present progressive Object pronouns Chapter test Composition

Poster board project: Mis vacaciones ideales. Students will describe their ideal vacation to a Spanish-speaking country. Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework



Level: Honors

Points: 5

Text book/ Instructional Material En Español 1 textbook, En Español 1 workbook En Español Audio CD, DVD, overhead transparencies 1st Quarter Preliminary Chapter: Hola Bienvenidos • Expressions for hello and good-bye • Introducing yourself • Saying where you are from • The days of the week • The Spanish alphabet • Numbers 1-10 • Classroom expressions • Latin American countries and their capitals Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Expressions for hello and good-bye, introducing yourself, days of the week, and numbers 1-10. • South American countries and their capitals • Central American countries and their capitals Etapa I Unidad I: Bienvenido a Miami • Learning about the Hispanic community in the United States • Familiar and Formal greetings • Describing people, subject pronouns, and the verb ser • Using ser de to express origin • Using verbs to talk about what you like and dislike Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • The verb ser Chapter Test Presentation on likes and dislikes Unidad II: Mis Buenos Amigos . • Describing others and discussing their likes and dislikes • Describe clothing • Using definite articles with specific things • Using indefinite articles with unspecified things • Using adjectives to describe gender • Using adjectives to describe number Assessments:

Quizzes • Vocabulary • Articles and indefinite articles • Adjectives Chapter test Composition Presentation on describing themselves Presentation on a Spanish speaking country 2nd Quarter Unidad III: Te presento mi familia • Discussing family and talking about friends • La Quinceanera (Sweet fifteen) • Using the verb tener • Ask and tell age • Talk about birthdays • Expressing possession using de • Using possessive adjectives • Using date and months. Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • The verb tener • Possession using de and adjectives Chapter Test Project on Family Tree Calendar Project Unidad II Etapa I: Un Dia de Clases • School in Mexico City • Regional vocabulary • Describing classes and classroom objects • Saying how often you do something • Discuss obligation with hay que and tener que • Saying what you do: present tense of AR verbs • Expressing frequency with adverbs Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Saying how often you do something/ hay que and tener que • AR verbs Chapter Test Composition Project on Class schedules “Mi Horario”

Mid Term Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues 3rd Quarter Etapa II: ¡ Un Horario Difícil ! • Talk about schedules • Ask and tell time • Ask questions • Say where you are going using the verb Ir • The verb estar Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • The verb Ir • The verb estar • -ER and –IR verbs Chapter test Composition Etapa III: Mis Actividades • Discuss plans • Sequence events • Talk about places and people you know • The use of ir + an infinitive • The use of verbs with irregular yo forms • The verb oir. Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • The use of ir + an infinitive • The use of verbs with irregular yo forms • The verb oir Chapter test Composition Project: Students must design an itinerary for a vacation Unidad III Etapa I: Me gusta el Tiempo Libre • Extend invitations • Talk on the phone • Express feelings with estar and adjectives • Say where you are coming from using venir • Say what just happened using acabar de • Saying what someone likes to do using gustar + infinitive

Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Estar and adjectives • Venir • Acabar de • Gustar + infinitives Chapter test Composition Project: Una Invitación. Students will create a dialogue extending and accepting an invitation. Etapa II: Deportes Para Todos • Talk about sports using jugar • Express preferences • Say what you know using saber • Make comparisons • Stem-changing verbs e->ie Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Jugar • Saber • Stem-changing verbs e->ie Chapter test Composition Project: Una Encuesta. Students will conduct a survey and present their findings to the class. 4th Quarter Etapa III: El tiempo en El Yunque • Describe the weather • Discuss clothing and accessories • State your opinion • Describe how your feel using tener expressions • Say waht is happening using the present progressive • Use of direct object pronouns Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Present progressive Object pronouns Chapter test Composition

Poster board project: Mis vacaciones ideales. Students will describe their ideal vacation to a Spanish-speaking country. Unidad 4 Etapa I: A visitar a mi prima • Identify places around the community • Give addresses • Choose transportation • Request and give directions • Verb decir • Prepositions of location • Regular affirmative tu commands Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Prepositions and verb decir • Tu commands Chapter Test Oral Skit based upon giving and receiving directions in Spanish to go from one place to another, or from their respective homes to NQHS.

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Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Affirmative/Negative Words • Stem-changing verbs (e-i) • Gustar + noun Poster project on food vocabulary. Small restaurant skit in groups of 3-4 students Chapter Test Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues Unit Exams: Unit exams consist of listening cmoprehension, reading comprehsnion, objective questions and fill-in-the-blank questions. Homework: learning a foreign language requires a lot of practice. Students should expect to have approximately 20 minutes of homework per night. Unexcused late homework will receive half or no credit. Absences: when students are absent, they are responsible for obtaining notes and assignments. Most make-up quizzes and tests will be given after school Extra help: extra help is available to all students Monday through Thursday after school. Students are welcome to stop by with brief questions or concerns before or after school, but they must make an apponitment with me if they need extra help. Final Grade: The final grade for the term will be basedo n the following: 1. Quizzes (written and orla) will count once towards the final average. 2. Exams, skits, major projects, homework and classwork/participation average will count twice. 3. Mid-term and final exam will count fo ra quarter of the grade for that term. *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Projects Oral Exams Map illustrations Simulations Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Attendance Class Participation Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.


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Level:

Advanced

Points: 5

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS A. ¡En español! text and workbook (Units 1-4) B. ¡En español! DVD and Audio Program and other supplementary materials SYLLABUS 1st Quarter: Etapa Preliminar Theme: Review, reinforcement and expansion of topical vocabulary learned in Spanish I. Includes greetings, numbers, time, likes and dislikes, describing people and talking about school life. Grammar/Structures: Review of grammar learned in Spanish I including present tense of regular and irregular verbs, noun/adjective agreement, interrogative words, uses of ser and estar. Assessments: Unit quizzes on vocabulary and grammar, unit test. Unidad 1 Theme: Discussing leisure activities, expressing preferences, and talking about things and people. Grammar/Structures: Preterite (past tense) of regular and irregular verbs, present tense of of stem-changing verbs, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, stem-changing preterites, saber vs. conocer, preterite of hay. Assessments: *chapter quizzes and tests * unit test * postcards describing a trip or vacation in another city or country * oral skits in which students conduct news-station interviews on current local or global events, issues or cultural topics 2nd Quarter: Unidad 2 Theme: Discussing childhood memories and family, relating a series of events in the past, eating in a restaurant, and talking about things to do in the city. Grammar/Structures: Possessive adjectives and pronouns, reflexive verbs and pronouns, imperfect (past tense), present and past progressive, direct and indirect object pronouns, verbs similar to gustar. Assessments: * chapter quizzes and tests * unit test * Students will work in small groups to write children’s stories in Spanish. Mid-Term Exam (Units 1-2): A comprehensive exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills of the students, as well as the grammatical structures and vocabulary of Units 1-2. The test consists of multiple-choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample. 3rd Quarter: Unidad 3 Theme: Discussing ways to stay fit and healthy, talking about daily routine and chores, and talking about the beach. Grammar/Structures: pronoun placement, usted/ustedes commands, affirmative and negative tú commands, adverbs ending in –mente, hacer with expressions of time, subjunctive with impersonal expressions. Assessments: * chapter quizzes and tests

* unit test * Students will write and perform skits involving role-play of doctor/ patient where they will discuss health issues, illnesses and remedies. Unidad 4 Theme: Traveling in Spain, describing different housing situations, and shopping for clothes. Grammar/Structures: Subjunctive to express hopes and wishes, irregular subjunctive forms, subjunctive of stem-changing verbs, subjunctive and infinitive, comparatives and superlatives, subjunctive with expressions of doubt and emotion. Assessments: * chapter quizzes and chapter tests (through 4.1) * Students will write an essay about an imaginary stays in Madrid or another city in Spain. 4th Quarter: Unidad 4 Theme (cont’d): Traveling in Spain, describing different housing situations, and shopping for clothes. Grammar/Structures: Subjunctive to express hopes and wishes, irregular subjunctive forms, subjunctive of stem-changing verbs, subjunctive and infinitive, comparatives and superlatives, subjunctive with expressions of doubt and emotion. Assessments: * chapter quizzes and chapter tests * unit test * Students will role-play clothes-shopping experiences in small groups *other projects TBA Final Exam (Units 3-4): A comprehensive exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills of the students, as well as the grammatical structures and vocabulary of Units 3-4. The test consists of multiple-choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample. *ASSESSMENT TOOLS Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects

Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Course Name: Spanish

Level: II Standard

Points:5

Texts / Instructional Materials: En Español I En Español I workbook En Español I audio CD En Español I DVD En Español I Actividades Para Todos En Español overhead transparencies Syllabus: 1st Quarter General Review • Review, reinforcement and expansion of general • Vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in Spanish I standard classes and Middle School Foreign Language Programs. Textbook chapters covered are Etapa Preliminar through Unidad II. Etapa Preliminar • Greetings and farewells • Introductions • Origin –using the verb ser • Days and months vocabulary – ages, birthdays, etc…. • Numbers (1-100) • Spanish alphabet • Classroom expressions & vocabulary • Review of Latin American countries and capitals • Review of regular AR, ER, IR verbs Assessments – Review: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Countries and capitals of Latin America • Grammar Unidad I Etapa I through Unidad 2 • Familiar and formal greetings • Describing people, subject pronouns and the verb Ser • Rules and usage of adjectives • Discussing likes and dislikes • Review of definite and indefinite articles • Verb Tener

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Interrogative words Time expressions Verb Estar Verb Ir and Ir + A+ infinitive

Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Grammar Exam on all review topics at the end of Term I Composition - ¿ Quien Soy Yo? Mini-dialogue presentation 2nd Quarter Unidad 3 Etapa I: ¡ Me gusta el tiempo libre! • Extending invatations • Talking on the telephone • Expressing feelings with Estar • Verb Venir • Acabar de + infinitive expressions • Possession with de • Possessive adjectives Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Grammar Oral skit involving accepting of declining invitations via a telephone conversation between 2 students Chapter test Unidad 3 Etapa 2 ¡ Deportes para Todos! • Talk about sports with the verb Jugar • Express preferences using preferir • Stem-changing verbs (e-ie) • Verb Saber • Make comparisons using, Mas que, Menos que and Tan … Como Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Verbs Jugar/Saber • Stem-Changing verbs Chapter test Composition using vocabulary and grammatical structures

Mid Term Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, short answer questions, fill-ins, essay writing. 3rd quarter Unidad 3 Etapa 3: El tiempo en El Yunque • Describe the weather • Discussing clothing and accessories • Stating opinions • Describe how you feel • Say what is happening using the present progressive • Tener expressions • Use of Direct object pronouns Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Tener expressions • Direct object pronouns • Present progressive Chapter test Unit exam Composition Fashion show with clothing vocabulary Unidad 4 Etapa I: A visitar a mi prima • Identifying places around the community • Give addresses • Choose transportation • Request directions • Give directions • Verb Decir • Prepositions of location • Regular affirmative Tu commands Assessments: Quizzes • Vocabulary • Prepositions and verb decir • Tu commands Chapter test Oral skit based upon giving and receiving directions in Spanish to go from one place to another, or from their respective homes to NQHS. 4th quarter Unidad 4 Etapa 2: En el Mercado

• Talk about shopping • Make purchases • Talk about giving gifts • Bargain • Stem-changing verbs (o-ue) • Indirect object pronouns Assessments Quizzes • Vocabulary • Indirect object pronouns • Stem-changing verbs • Role play by simulating a shopping excursion to the store of your choice and creating a dialogue skit between 2-3 students Chapter test Unidad 4 Etapa 3: Que hacer en Oaxaca? • Order food • Request the check • Talk about food • Express extremes • Say where you went • Affirmative / negative words • Gustar +nouns • Stem-changing verbs (e-i) Assessments Quizzes • Vocabulary • Affirmative/negative words • Stem-changing verbs (e-i) • Gustar + noun Poster project on food vocabulary. Small restaurant skit in groups of 3-4 students Unit exam Final Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, short answer questions, fill-ins, essay writing.


Level:

Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: ¡En español 2! textbook and workbook ¡En español 2! DVD and Audio Program and other supplementary materials Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General vocabulary and verb review Unit 1, Chapter. 1: Communication: Talk about where you went and what you did. Discuss leisure time activities and air travel. Review of the uses of SER v. ESTAR Review of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals Grammar: Regular preterite verbs Preterite of verbs ending in –car, -gar, and –zar Preterite of ir, ser, hacer, dar, ver Chapter. 2: Communication: Comment on food Talk about the past Express activity preferences and discuss fine art Grammar: The present tense of e i and u ue verbs Irregular preterite verbs Chapter 3: Communication: Discuss way to communicate. React to news. Ask and give information. Talk about things and people that you know Grammar: Saber and conocer Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns Hubo Stem-changing preterite verbs (ei, ou) Assessments: • Vocabulary quizzes • Grammar quizzes • Original paired written conversation • Chapter exams • Graded portfolio essay writing assignments

2nd Quarter: Unit 2, Chapter 1: Communication: Describe childhood experiences. Express personal reactions. Discuss family relationships. Grammar: Possessive adjectives and pronouns Imperfect tense (including irregulars) Expressions with tener Había Chapter 2: Communication: Narrate in the past. Talk about family celebrations. Talk about activities in progress Grammar: Present and past progressive Preterite and imperfect Ordinal numbers Chapter 3: Communication: Order at a restaurant. Ask for and pay a restaurant bill. Talk about things to do in a city Grammar: Verbs similar to gustar Double object pronouns Assessments: • Vocabulary and grammar quizzes • Unit exams • Writing assignments • Dictations • Oral presentations • Project Mid-year Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, short answer questions, fill-ins, essay writing. 3rd Quarter: Unit3, Chapter 1: Communication: Discuss ways to stay fit and healthy. Make suggestions. Talk about daily routines and personal care.

Grammar: Pronoun placement Usted/ustedes commands Commands and pronoun placement Chapter 2: Communication: Tell someone what to do and talk about chores. Say if something has already been done Grammar: Affirmative tú commands Adverbs ending in –mente 4th Quarter: Chapter 3: Communication: Describe time periods. Talk about health and fitness. Give advice. Grammar: Hacer with expression of time The subjunctive with impersonal expressions Doler Assessments: • Vocabulary and grammar quizzes and exam • Dictations • Writing Assessments • Composite monster poster and presentation (body parts) • Mini projects- advertisement for a health club, original • Dialogue writing Unit 4, Chapter 1: Communication: Talk about travel plans. Persuade others. Describe rooms, furniture and appliances. Grammar: The subjunctive to express hopes and wishes Irregular subjunctive forms Assessments: • Vocabulary and grammar tests • Mini-project – either a group persuasion to live in suburbs, city or country or a brochure

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework



Level:

Advanced

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: En Español level 3 textbook, workbook, over-head transparencies, video and CD programs. Listening activities may be done in the language laboratory. Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General vocabulary and verb review Unit 1, Chapter 1: Communication: Describe people. Talk about experiences, list accomplishments Grammar: Review: Ser and Estar Review: imperfect tense Review: imperfect vs. Preterite Use of present and past perfect tenses Chapter 2: Communication: Describe fashion Talk about pastimes Talk about the future Predict Actions Grammar: Review: Verbs like gustar, Use of por vs. para Use of the Future tense Use future tense to express probability Chapter 3: Communication: Talk about household chores Say what friends do Express feelings Grammar: Review: Reflexive verbs Use of reflexive verbs reciprocally Review: Use impersonal construction with se Assessments: Vocabulary and grammar quizzes (fill-ins, and open-ended questions, and multiple choice) Paired written conversations Fashion show group project Project-Recorded radio ad. Chapter exams

Oral quizzes Other writing assignments 2nd Quarter: Unit 2, Chapter 1: Communication: Say what you want to do Make requests Make suggestions Grammar: Review: Use of commands forms, use of nosotros commands and speculating with the conditional Chapter 2: Communication: Say what should be done React to the ecology React to others reactions Grammar: Review: Use the subjunctive (regular, irregular, stem changing verbs) Use the present perfect subjunctive Chapter 3: Communication: React to nature Express doubt Relate events in time Grammar: Review: Use of the subjunctive with expressions of emotion Review: Use the subjunctive to express doubt and uncertainty Use the subjunctive with cuando and other conjunctions of time Assessments: Vocabulary and grammar quizzes (fill-ins, and open-ended questions, and multiple choice) FCA Writing Assessments Dictations Essay writing and presentation Project development and presentation Mini-project - Oral and/or written paired conversation Mid-year Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, short answer questions, fill-ins, essay writing. 3rd Quarter:

Unit3, Chapter 1 Communication: Describe personal celebrations Say what people want Link events and ideas Grammar: Review: Use of subjunctive for expressing wishes Use of subjunctive with conjunctions Use of imperfect subjunctive Chapter 2 Communication: Talk about holidays Hypnotize Express doubt and disagree Describe ideas Grammar: Use of subjunctive with nonexistent and indefinite Review: Use the subjunctive for disagreement and denial Chapter 3 Communication: Describe historic events Make suggestions and wishes Express emotion and doubt State cause and effect Grammar: Summary of the subjunctive Subjunctive vs. indicative Assessments: Vocabulary and grammar quizzes (fill-ins, and open-ended questions, and multiple choice) Writing assessments Projects 4th Quarter: Unit 4, Chapter 1: Communication: Describe your studies, ask questions, say what you are doing and were doing Grammar: Review the use of interrogative words, Review the use of the present progressive, Use the progressive with ir, andar, and seguir, use the past progressive tense Assessment Tools: Vocabulary and Grammar tests:

Mini-project- 1) group persuasion to live in suburbs, city or country 2) brochure making Chapter 2: Communication: Talk about careers, confirm and deny, express opinions, hypothesize Grammar: Review the use of the affirmative and negative expressions Use the past perfect subjunctive tense Use the conditional perfect tense Chapter 3 Grammar: Use subject and stressed object pronouns *Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Approximately 30 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. Mid-term and final exams will count for ¼ of the grade for that term.

Course Name:

Spanish 3

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: ¡En español 2! textbook and workbook ¡En español 2! DVD and Audio Program and other supplementary materials

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Review, reinforcement and expansion of topical vocabulary learned in Spanish 1 and 2. Includes greetings, numbers, time, likes and dislikes, describing people and talking about school life. Grammar/Structures: Review of grammar learned in Spanish 1 and 2 including present tense of regular and irregular verbs, noun/adjective agreement, interrogative words, uses of ser and estar Assessments: • Unit quizzes on vocabulary and grammar • Unit test • Original paired written conversation • Writing assignments 2nd Quarter: Unidad 1 Themes: Discussing leisure activities, expressing preferences, and talking about things and people. Grammar/Structures: Preterite of regular and irregular verbs, present tense of stemchanging verbs, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, stem-changing preterits, saber vs. conocer, preterite of haber. Assessments: • chapter quizzes and tests • unit test • postcards describing a trip or vacation in another city/country • oral skits in which students conduct news-station interviews on current local or global events, issues or cultural topics Mid-Term Exam (Etapa Preliminar – Unit 1): A comprehensive exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills of the students, as well as the grammatical structures and vocabulary of Etapa Preliminar and Unidad 1. The test consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample. 3rd Quarter: Unidad 2 Themes: Discussing childhood memories and family, relating a series of events in the past, eating in a restaurant, and talking about things to do in the city. Grammar/Structures: Possessive adjectives and pronouns, reflexive verbs and pronouns, imperfect (past tense), present and past progressive, direct and indirect object pronouns, verbs similar to gustar. Assessments: • chapter quizzes and tests • unit test • writing assignments

• •

directed conversations project: Write simple children’s stories using the imperfect and preterite tenses.

4th Quarter: Unidad 3 Themes: Discussing ways to stay fit and healthy, talking about daily routine and chores, and talking about the beach. Grammar/Structures: Pronoun placement, usted/ustedes commands, affirmative and negative tú commands, adverbs ending in –mente, hacer with expressions of time, subjunctive with impersonal expressions. Assessments: • chapter quizzes and tests • unit test • doctor/patient role-play discussing discuss health issues, illnesses and remedies • poster project: depicting ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle Final Exam (Units 2 – 3): A comprehensive exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills of the students, as well as the grammatical structures and vocabulary of Units 2-3. The test consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample. *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Role playing Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: 1. Quizzes, oral presentations, other corrected short assignments count once. 2. Test, major skits, writings or projects count twice. 3. Oral participation counts as a quiz grade for the term. 4. Homework will be counted collectively for the term and will count as a quiz grade. 5. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for those terms. Homework Policy: Homework is generally given nightly. On average, students should be expected to spend 20 – 30 minutes nightly on their assignments, which includes studying class notes and vocabulary.

Course Name: Spanish 3 Teacher Name: Mrs. O’Regan

Level:

Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: En español 3 : Text and corresponding workbook Syllabus: 1st Quarter Etapa Preliminar: Review the Present Tense: regular & irregular verbs Review the Preterite Tense: regular & irregular verbs Cultural Overview of the Spanish-speaking world Assessment: Objective Review Quiz: fill-ins, short answer, and reading comprehension Unidad 1 Etapa 1: Vocabulary: Describing people Talking about experiences Grammar: Review the use of “ser” vs. “estar” Review use of the Imperfect Tense Review the use of the Preterite vs. the Imperfect Introduction of the Present & Past Perfect Tenses Assessments: Oral & written project on vocabulary & “ser” vs. “estar” Written Autobiography using the Preterite and Imperfect Tenses Etapa 1 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay 2nd Quarter Etapa 2: Vocabulary: Talking about fashion Discussing future actions Grammar: Review of verbs like “gustar” Introduction of “por” vs. “para” Introduction of the future tense & future of probability Assessments: Vocabulary Quiz: multiple choice, fill-ins, short answer

Etapa 2 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay Etapa 3: Vocabulary: Talking about chores Expressing feelings Grammar: Review the use of reflexive verbs & reciprocal reflexives Review of the impersonal “se” Assessments: Essay using Etapa 3 vocabulary and Reflexive Verbs Etapa 3 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay Unidad 2 Etapa 1: Vocabulary: Making requests & suggestions Grammar: Review the use of command forms Introduction the conditional tense Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and commands: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay General review for mid-term exam Assessment: Mid-term exam on Unidad 1 and Etapa 1 of Unidad 2 (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) 3rd Quarter Etapa 2: Vocabulary: Talking about environmental issues Grammar: Review the use of the Present Subjunctive Introduction of the Present Perfect Subjunctive Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay

Etapa 3: Vocabulary: Discuss nature & outdoor activities Grammar: Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expressions of emotion Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expression of doubt & uncertainty Use of the Present Subjunctive with “cuando” and expressions of time Assessments: Written poetry project using Etapa 3 Vocabulary Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay 4th Quarter Unidad 3 Etapa 1: Vocabulary: Describe Family Celebrations Grammar: Use of the Present Subjunctive to express wishes The Present Subjunctive with Conjunctions Introduction of the Imperfect Subjunctive Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with conjunctions: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay Etapa 2: Vocabulary: Celebrating the New Year Grammar: Use of the Subjunctive with nonexistent and indefinite antecedents Use of the Subjunctive to discuss disagreement and denial Introduction of Conditional Sentences using the Imperfect Subjunctive Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with nonexistent or indefinite antecedents: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay General review for final exam Assessment: Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) *Assessment Tools:

Rubrics Teacher observations Projects Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams, written and oral Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework/Classwork *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will receive half or no credit. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice. 3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.


Level:

Standard

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: En español 3 : Text and corresponding workbook Syllabus: 1st Quarter Etapa Preliminar: Review the Present Tense: regular & irregular verbs Review the Preterite Tense: regular & irregular verbs Cultural Overview of the Spanish-speaking world Assessment: Objective Review Quiz: fill-ins, short answer, and reading comprehension Unidad 1, Etapa 1: Vocabulary: Describing people Talking about experiences Grammar: Review the use of “ser” vs. “estar” Review use of the Imperfect Tense Review the use of the Preterite vs. the Imperfect Introduction of the Present & Past Perfect Tenses Assessments: Oral & written project on vocabulary & “ser” vs. “estar” Written Autobiography using the Preterite and Imperfect Tenses Etapa 1 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay 2nd Quarter Unidad 1, Etapa 2: Vocabulary: Talking about fashion Discussing future actions Grammar: Review of verbs like “gustar” Introduction of “por” vs. “para” Introduction of the future tense & future of probability Assessments: Vocabulary Quiz: multiple choice, fill-ins, short answer Etapa 2 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay Unidad 1, Etapa 3: Vocabulary:

Talking about chores Expressing feelings Grammar: Review the use of reflexive verbs & reciprocal reflexives Review of the impersonal “se” Assessments: Essay using Etapa 3 vocabulary and Reflexive Verbs Etapa 3 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay Unidad 2, Etapa 1: Vocabulary: Making requests & suggestions Grammar: Review the use of command forms Introduction the conditional tense Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and commands: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay General review for mid-term exam Mid-term exam on Unidad 1 and Etapa 1 of Unidad 2 (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) 3rd Quarter Unidad 2, Etapa 2: Vocabulary: Talking about environmental issues Grammar: Review the use of the Present Subjunctive Introduction of the Present Perfect Subjunctive Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay Unidad 2, Etapa 3: Vocabulary: Discuss nature & outdoor activities Grammar: Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expressions of emotion Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expression of doubt & uncertainty Use of the Present Subjunctive with “cuando” and expressions of time Assessments:

Written poetry project using Etapa 3 Vocabulary Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay 4th Quarter Unidad 3, Etapa 1: Vocabulary: Describe Family Celebrations Grammar: Use of the Present Subjunctive to express wishes The Present Subjunctive with Conjunctions Introduction of the Imperfect Subjunctive Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with conjunctions: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay Unidad 3, Etapa 2: Vocabulary: Celebrating the New Year Grammar: Use of the Subjunctive with nonexistent and indefinite antecedents Use of the Subjunctive to discuss disagreement and denial Introduction of Conditional Sentences using the Imperfect Subjunctive Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with nonexistent or indefinite antecedents: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay General review for final exam Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Projects Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams, written and oral

Essays Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework/Classwork *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.


Level:

Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones (Text and corresponding workbook) (Units 1-8) Syllabus: 1st Quarter: The first 2 months of school will consist of a review including the present indicative, preterite, ser v. estar, verbs like gustar, object pronouns, reflexive pronouns, imperfect, progressive tenses, future tense, por v. para, preterite v. imperfect, conditional, perfect tense, commands, subjunctive. In addition, students will read an excerpt from “Como agua para chocolate.” Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity Countries and nationalities Introductions Physical description Use of ser and estar Review of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary & grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Original paired written conversation • Test - Unit 1 • Test - Location of Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals Unit 2: Personal care Daily activities Expressing movement Getting someone’s attention Apologizing Stem-changing verbs Reflexive verbs Progressive tense Holiday Vocabulary - El Dia de los Muertos Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, open ended questions • Test - Unit 2 • Proyecto Oral: Mi Rutina Diaria 2nd Quarter: Unit 5: Social and cultural activities Physical and sports activities Making plans/extending, accepting, and turning down invitations

Preterite tense Holiday vocabulary and culture - La Navidad Comprehensive review for mid-term exam Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Test - Unit 5 • Mini-project - Oral and/or written paired conversation Unit 6: Describing vacation activities at the beach, in the country, and in the mountains Discussing problems and pleasures of vacation Relating an event in the past Forms of the imperfect Uses of the imperfect vs the preterite Using the Imperfect and the preterite in the same sentence/ paragraph Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying materials Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Test - Unit 6 Mid-year Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues (includes Units 1, 2, 5, 6) 3rd Quarter: Unit 3: Domestic chores, vocabulary of objects needed to perform those chores How to ask for help, how to accept it and how to express gratitude Introduction of the concept of the subjunctive Forms of regular and irregular verbs in the subjunctive Uses of the present subjunctive with expressions of will and after impersonal expressions Indicative vs subjunctive vs infinitive Video Series: La Catrina – “telenovela” and accompanying materials Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Test – Unit 3 • Mini-project- “Mis Esperanzas” - Paragraph expressing student's hopes, feelings, doubt for the world, his family, or a specific individual Unit 4:Getting around town, directions, places in the city, inside building Formation of commands (Affirmative and Negative)

Adverbs of prepositions of place Uses of por and para Holiday vocabulary and culture: “Semana Santa” Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended • Test – Unit 4 • Mini-project- Oral and/or written paired conversation 4th Quarter: Unit 7: Foods and meals Ordering in a restaurant Shopping for food Past participles; present perfect tense; gustar and verbs like gustar Pronouns- subject, prepositional, direct object, indirect object Comprehensive review for final exam Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Test – Unit 7 • Skit- “En Un Restaurante” (presented in class or videotaped at home) • Final Exam:-oral comprehension, objective questions, fillins, directed dialogues, writing sample (Includes Units 3, 4, 6, 7 ) Unit 8: Medical and dental vocabulary In the doctor's/dentist's office In the hospital Use of the present subjunctive with verbs of emotions and doubt; Use of present subjunctive after relative pronouns; formation and use of present perfect subjunctive Introduction to Hispanic music Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Test – Unit 8 • Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- “En El Consultorio del Medico” - memorized, dramatized dialogue Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams

Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. A homework grade will be calculated, awarding points for each completed assignment with the total possible points equaling one hundred. All written and oral in class activities count towards the class participation grade. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: Homework: • Students lose 3 to 5 points for each missed homework assignment Exam: • One exam after each chapter Quizzes: • 4 quizzes equal one exam Class Participation: • Students will lose 3 to 5 points in each class when their participation is poor Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.


Level: Advanced

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Una Vez Más B. Francisco García Pavón, El Carnaval C. Ana María Matute, Historias de la Artámila D. Victor Ruíz Iriarte, El carrusell E. Antonio Buero Vallejo, En la ardiente oscuridad F. Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quijote de la Mancha G. Feature Film Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Spain and its History: A study of Spain and its people with an overview of the history until the Golden Age, languages and geography. Assessment: • Written test which includes map identifications, objective fill-ins and matching, and open –ended responses. • Oral and Visual presentations on the major cities of Spain El carnaval by Francisco García Pavón Assessment: • Evaluation of summer work, focusing on completeness of responses as well as accuracy. • Written Test , includes objective fill-ins and open-ended responses Historias de la Artámila by Ana María Matute Assessment: • Written Tests on the four stories read by class. Tests are a combination of objective questions and open-ended responses. • Essays: Reactions to the social and historical questions posed in these stories • Cooperative oral presentation on an additional story by Ana María Matute Una Vez Más: Chapters 1 and 2: Grammar Review of present tense, ser and estar, gerunds and past participles, passive voice and commands, present perfect tense, preterite and imperfect tenses, past perfect tense Assessment: • Objective fill-in and sentence completion tests • Essays designed to demonstrate students’ ability to use the present and past tenses. 2nd Quarter: History of Spain: continuation of study on Spain from the 16th century until Felipe II, Napoleon and the Spanish Armada. This quarter also includes in depth discussion of the Franco Regime. Assessment: • Written objective test including fill-ins, sentence completions, matching and open-ended responses • Oral and Visual Presentations on a famous historical character in Spanish history

Current Events in Spain: On going Cultural Presentations taken from the Spanish media via the internet Assessment: • Evaluation of oral presentation and accompanying written paper El carrusell by Victor Ruiz Iriarte Assessment: • Written objective test which includes fill-ins, sentence completions and open ended questions • Essays written on the social and political implications of the novel Una Vez Más: Chapters 3 and 4: Grammar Review of the future, future prefect, conditional and conditional perfect tenses. Intense study of the subjunctive, including the present, present perfect, imperfect and the past perfect tenses. Assessment: • Objective grammar tests based on the concepts in the lessons, includes fill-ins, sentence completions, and short answer responses • Essays designed to incorporate the future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses. Midterm Exam • A Comprehensive Exam based on the literature and cultural units of the first semester, as well as the grammatical structures of lessons 1-4 of Una Vez Mas. • The test assesses the listening, reading and writing skills of the students. It consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and writing samples 3rd Quarter: The history of Spain from the Carlist wars until the present time. Feature Film Students will view one of the many internationally well known films in Spanish. Selected film will have historical, political or thematic relevance to course work. Possible films include: La lengua de la mariposa, El hijo de la novia and El laberinto del fauno Assessment: • Reaction Paper based on issues presented in film • Opportunity for Cultural Presentation based on film En la ardiente oscuridad by Antonio Buero Vallejo Assessment: • Written Objective Tests for each act which will include fill-ins, short response questions, and open ended questions. • Thematic essays • Group Presentation of Play Una Vez Más: Chapters 5 and 6: Grammar Review of articles, formation of plurals, irregular gender formations, subject pronouns, object pronouns and prepositional pronouns, and pronoun placement in sentence

Assessment: • Objective fill-in, sentence completion and short answer response test Preparation for the National Spanish Exam 4th Quarter: Una Vez Más: Chapters 7 and 8: Grammar Review of possessive adjectives and pronouns, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, interrogative words and exclamatory expressions Assessment: • Objective fill-in, sentence completion and short answer response questions Don Quijote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, edited version for high school use Assessment: • Written Test which includes objective questions, short response answers and writing sample • Essays based on themes presented in work Final Exam • A Comprehensive Exam based on the literature and cultural units of the second semester, as well as the grammatical structures of lessons 5-8 of Una Vez Mas. The test assesses the listening, reading and writing skills of the students. It consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and writing samples *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Norm reformed tests Presentations

Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will average 30-45 minutes a night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected to be legible, complete and done on time. Except for illness or other extenuating circumstances, homework will not be accepted late. Assessment of the students’ work and progress will be given at the completion of each unit. Students will have textbook generated tests for the grammar lessons, and teacher generated tests for the literature and cultural units. Essays and other written assignments will be valued as a test grade. Throughout the course oral presentations will be required and will be assessed a test value. Midterm and final exams equal one fourth of the second and fourth terms’ grade.


Level:

Standard

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones (Text and corresponding workbook) (Units 1-8) Syllabus: 1st Quarter: The first 2 months of school will consist of a review including the present indicative, preterite, ser v. estar, verbs like gustar, object pronouns, reflexive pronouns, imperfect, progressive tenses, future tense, por v. para, preterite v. imperfect, conditional, perfect tense, commands, subjunctive. In addition, students will read an excerpt from “Como agua para chocolate.” Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity Countries and nationalities Introductions Physical description Use of ser and estar Review of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary & grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Original paired written conversation • Test - Unit 1 • Test - Location of Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals Unit 2: Personal care Daily activities Expressing movement Getting someone’s attention Apologizing Stem-changing verbs Reflexive verbs Progressive tense Holiday Vocabulary - El Dia de los Muertos Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, open ended questions • Test - Unit 2 • Proyecto Oral: Mi Rutina Diaria 2nd Quarter: Unit 5: Social and cultural activities Physical and sports activities Making plans/extending, accepting, and turning down invitations

Preterite tense Holiday vocabulary and culture - La Navidad Comprehensive review for mid-term exam Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Test - Unit 5 • Mini-project - Oral and/or written paired conversation Unit 6: Describing vacation activities at the beach, in the country, and in the mountains Discussing problems and pleasures of vacation Relating an event in the past Forms of the imperfect Uses of the imperfect vs the preterite Using the Imperfect and the preterite in the same sentence/ paragraph Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying materials Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Test - Unit 6 Mid-year Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues (includes Units 1, 2, 5, 6) 3rd Quarter: Unit 3: Domestic chores, vocabulary of objects needed to perform those chores How to ask for help, how to accept it and how to express gratitude Introduction of the concept of the subjunctive Forms of regular and irregular verbs in the subjunctive Uses of the present subjunctive with expressions of will and after impersonal expressions Indicative vs subjunctive vs infinitive Video Series: La Catrina – “telenovela” and accompanying materials Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Test – Unit 3 • Mini-project- “Mis Esperanzas” - Paragraph expressing student's hopes, feelings, doubt for the world, his family, or a specific individual Unit 4:Getting around town, directions, places in the city, inside building Formation of commands (Affirmative and Negative)

Adverbs of prepositions of place Uses of por and para Holiday vocabulary and culture: “Semana Santa” Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended • Test – Unit 4 • Mini-project- Oral and/or written paired conversation 4th Quarter: Unit 7: Foods and meals Ordering in a restaurant Shopping for food Past participles; present perfect tense; gustar and verbs like gustar Pronouns- subject, prepositional, direct object, indirect object Comprehensive review for final exam Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Test – Unit 7 • Skit- “En Un Restaurante” (presented in class or videotaped at home) • Final Exam:-oral comprehension, objective questions, fillins, directed dialogues, writing sample (Includes Units 3, 4, 6, 7 ) Unit 8: Medical and dental vocabulary In the doctor's/dentist's office In the hospital Use of the present subjunctive with verbs of emotions and doubt; Use of present subjunctive after relative pronouns; formation and use of present perfect subjunctive Introduction to Hispanic music Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions • Test – Unit 8 • Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- “En El Consultorio del Medico” - memorized, dramatized dialogue Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams

Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. A homework grade will be calculated, awarding points for each completed assignment with the total possible points equaling one hundred. All written and oral in class activities count towards the class participation grade. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: Homework: • Students lose 3 to 5 points for each missed homework assignment Exam: • One exam after each chapter Quizzes: • 4 quizzes equal one exam Class Participation: • Students will lose 3 to 5 points in each class when their participation is poor Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.


Level: Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Situaciones Álbum Terminemos el cuento Una vez más La casa en Mango Street Cuando era puertorriqueña Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General vocabulary and verb review Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral presentations made by individual students Short stories: "El amante corto de vista" "El abanico" "El décimo" Possibly other stories depending on time Assessment: Written test combining objective and open-ended questions on each story Short story: ¡Hola! ¿Eres Luis? or other story Assessment: Writing an original ending to the story Video: TBA Assessment: Oral discussion and written analysis/evaluation of video Grammar: Unit 1: Present indicative, “ser” and “estar,” gerund, past participle, passive voice, imperative; Unit 2: Present perfect, preterite, imperfect, pluperfect, passive voice Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and correct use of the verb forms and tenses on each unit

2nd Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly presentations made by individual students; Oral presentation on topic of student's choice Novel: La casa en Mango Street Assessment: Objective quizzes Journals Personal vignette writing Grammar: Unit 3: Future, future perfect, conditional, conditional perfect tenses Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and correct use of the verb tenses General review for mid-term exam Assessment: Mid-term exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) 3rd Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly presentations made by individual students Novel: La casa en Mango Street Assessment: Objective quizzes Journals Personal vignette writing Personal memoir project Oral presentation of above project Video: El hijo de la novia Assessment: Oral discussion and written analysis/evaluation of video Grammar: Unit 4: The subjunctive (present, present perfect, imperfect, pluperfect) Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and correct use of the subjunctive

4th Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly presentations made by individual students; Oral presentation on topic of student’s choice Autobiography: Cuando era puertorriqueña Assessment: Objective quizzes Journals Personal writings Video: Casi una mujer Assessment: Oral discussion and written analysis/evaluation of video Grammar: Further units of Una vez más to be decided on depending on student needs Assessment: Written tests/quizzes (format to be announced) Final exam project Assessment: Written autobiography Oral presentation of autobiography

Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 30 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: • Quizzes, minor oral presentations, homework average and other corrected written assignments will count once. • Tests and major skits, oral presentations and projects will count twice. • Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.


Level:

Advanced Placement

Points: 5

Course Description: Spanish 5 AP Language is conducted entirely in Spanish. The course includes a thorough review and refinement of grammatical concepts. Emphasis is placed on perfecting fluency in all four communicative skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. During Semester 1 (Quarters 1 & 2), students are exposed to contemporary literature in the form of plays and novels. Students read, analyze, and critically evaluate assigned works. During Semester 2 (Quarters 3 & 4), students continue their grammatical review. Students read literature from the Colonial Latin American period as well as contemporary literature from Central and South America. Students read, analyze, and critically evaluate assigned works. They examine the plight of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Students are required to prepare videos, spoken presentations in the Language Lab, and write sophisticated essays on selected topics. Intensive preparation for the AP Spanish Language Exam and the National Spanish Exam-Level 5 is an integral part of this course. Completion of assigned summer reading and journal are required of students taking this course. Texts/Instructional Materials: • Conexiones (grammar & vocabulary) • Selections from Prosa moderna del mundo hispanico • Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination • Antonio Skarmeta, No paso nada • Federico Garcia Lorca, La casa de Bernarda Alba • Selections from Rodney T. Rodriguez, Momentos cumbres de las literaturas hispanicas • Jose Maria Sanchez Silva, Marcelino Pan y Vino • Movie: Hay Carmela. • Alejandro Casona, La dama del alba • Miguel De Unamuno, San Manuel Buena Martir Additional sources for authentic reading and listening: • El Mundo: www.elmundo.es • El Pais: www.elpais.es • BBC: www.bbcmundo.com • Radio Naciones Unidas: www.un.org/radio/es Syllabus: Summer Work: • Literature: Alejandro Casona, La dama del alba Assessment Tools: • Students complete packet of Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary during the summer. • Summer Diary: Open-ended essays on topics including autobiography, "If I were someone else," future plans, etc.

1st Quarter: Literature: Alejandro Casona, La dama del alba Assessment Tools: • In-class analytical essay on La dama del alba Grammar: Conexiones. Chapters 1-2: Review of the Preterite & Imperfect Past Tenses, Review of the Future Tense, Formation & Use of the Present Subjunctive. Assessment Tools: • Oral & written project on the Preterite & Imperfect Tenses: Un misterio en el pasado. In small groups, students write and perform an original mystery using the past tenses. Each presentation is a minimum of 10 minutes in length. Both rough and final written drafts are required. • Objective test on the Future Tense & the Present Subjunctive. Literature: Miguel De Unamuno, San Manuel Buena Martir Assessment Tools: • Essay exam on San Manuel Buena Martir 2nd Quarter: Grammar: Conexiones. Chapters 3, 4, &5: Review of on direct & indirect object pronouns, review of the verb gustar, review of reflexive constructions, review of the present subjunctive with impersonal expressions, Review of agreement, form, & position of adjectives, review of future perfect and pluperfect tenses. Assessment Tools: • Oral & written project on the present & past subjunctive tenses: Un cuento de hadas. In small groups, students write and perform an original fairy tale using the subjunctive mood. Each presentation is a minimum of 10 minutes in length. Both rough and final written drafts are required. • Objective test on direct & indirect object pronouns, the verb gustar, reflexive constructions & the present perfect tense. • Objective test on the present subjunctive with impersonal expressions, formal & informal commands, & future & pluperfect tenses. Literature: Selected short stories from Prosa moderna del mundo hispanico: Short stories by Isabel Allende, Cartas de amor traicionado & El huesped de la maestra; Juan Rulfo, No oyes ladrar los perros. Assessment Tools: • Essay exam on selected short stories from Prosa moderna del mundo hispanico. Literature: Federico Garcia Lorca, La casa de Bernarda Alba Assessment Tools: • Essay exam on La casa de Bernarda Alba Midterm Exam • Listening comprehension, speech samples (Informal & Formal Speaking samples), reading comprehension, fill-in-the-blank grammar questions, writing samples

(Informal & Formal Writing Samples), scantron questions on grammar and literature studied. 3rd Quarter: Literature: Readings from Momentos cumbres de las literaturas hispanicas. Selections from Bernal Dfaz del Castillo, Historia verdadera de la conquista de Nueva Espana; Fray Bartolome de las Casas, Brevisima relation de la destruction de las Indias; Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Arguye de inconsecuencia el gusto y la censura de los hombres, que en las mujeres acusan lo que causan. Movie: Hay Carmela Assessment Tools: • Essay exam on readings from Momentos cumbres de las literaturas hispanicas & Hay Carmela. Grammar: Conexiones. Chapters 6, 7, & 8: Review of the subjunctive in adjective clauses, review of comparatives and superlatives, review of the subjunctive in adverbial clauses, review of formal & informal commands, por & para, imperfect subjunctive, conditional tense, subjunctive in "si" clauses, pluperfect subjunctive. Assessment Tools: • Objective test on the subjunctive in adjective & adverbial clauses. 4th Quarter: Literature: Antonio Skarmeta, No paso nada. Assessment Tools: • In-class analytical essay on No paso nada. Final Project Assessment Tool: • Final Research Paper in Spanish on a literary or historic topic chosen in consultation with teacher. Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Lab practical Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays

Research papers Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Paper Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Additional Assessment Tools: • In-Class Impromptu Writing: Formal Writing assignments that are given and graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines. • Language Lab - Listening Comprehension and Speaking Assessments: taken from Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination. Students complete 1 Informal Speaking and 1 Formal Speaking exercise on each visit to the language lab. Graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines. Grading Policy: Homework will average 30-45 minutes a night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late homework will not be accepted. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1. Quizzes, compositions, oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2. Exams, major projects, and homework average will count twice. Mid-term exam and final paper will count % of the grade for that term.

Foreign Language 2010 Syllabi

French 2010 Syllabi

Course Name:

French I

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Bien Dit- text and corresponding workbook materials Syllabus: Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations. 1st Quarter: Introduction Introduction Students will learn general vocabulary and basic structure, including: • Numbers, dates, weather • Forming and posing simple questions Project: Découvre Île de France,class presentations Quiz : Day/date written quiz, Weather quiz Chapitre 1 – Salut, les copains ! Students will learn to greet and introduce people and talk about themselves and others by learning: • Useful verb : avoir • Forming negative sentences • Vocabulary-classroom objects Quizzes: Oral greetings quiz, listening comprehension, objective questions Project:written introductory e-mail Chapitre 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay Le corps: Students will be able to name and write about the parts of the body as well as the colors Project: Create a hands-on learning device for reviewing parts of the body Quiz: Written quiz 2nd Quarter: Chapitre 2 – Qu’est-ce qui te plait? Students will be able to describe their preferences and how often they do certain activities by learning: • Useful verbs: aimer and other –er verbs • The preposition à and the definite articles that form contractions with it • Vocabulary of items and activities they enjoy Project: Journal entry as a character in the painting Une baignade, Asinères Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Chapitre 3- Comment est ta famille? Students will be able to describe their families and friends by learning: • Useful verb: être

• Possessive adjectives • The preposition de and the definite articles that form contractions with it • Adjective agreement and irregular adjectives beau, nouveau & vieux • Vocabulary of the family Project: Essay, poster and presentation about family Project: Quiz game about classmates’ families Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay

Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension 3rd Quarter: Chapitre 4 – Mon année scolaire Students will be able to talk about what classes they have and when they meet and will be able to shop for school supplies at a stationery store by learning: • Useful verbs: -re verbs and –ger & -cer verbs • Using adjectives as nouns • Vocabulary: classes and school supplies Project: Stationery store advertisement Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay 4th Quarter : Chapitre 5 – Les sports et les passe-temps Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) as well as the names of the places they go to play; Students will be able to talk about their future plans and what just happened by learning: • Useful verbs: faire, aller & le futur proche, venir & le passé récent • Vocabulary: sports, places, review of seasons and weather • Interrogative expressions • Idiomatic expressions with avoir • Forming adverbs from feminine adjectives Project: Create a visual representation of the expressions with avoir Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay

Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:

Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral exams Interdisciplinary activities Simulations / role-playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/diaries Objective tests/quizzes Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year exam Final exam Homework * See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Grading Policy: Homework Tests Quizzes Projects Class participation / conduct Notebook

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Course Name:

French I

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Bien Dit- text and corresponding workbook materials Syllabus: Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations. 1st Quarter: Introduction Introduction Students will learn general vocabulary and basic structure, including: • Numbers, dates, weather • Forming and posing simple questions Project: Découvre Île de France,class presentations Quiz : Day/date written quiz, Weather quiz Chapitre 1 – Salut, les copains ! Students will learn to greet and introduce people and talk about themselves and others by learning: • Useful verb : avoir • Forming negative sentences • Vocabulary-classroom objects Quizzes: Oral greetings quiz, listening comprehension, objective questions Project:written introductory e-mail Chapitre 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay Le corps: Students will be able to name and write about the parts of the body as well as the colors Project: Create a hands-on learning device for reviewing parts of the body Quiz: Written quiz Chapitre 2 – Qu’est-ce qui te plait? Students will be able to describe their preferences and how often they do certain activities by learning: • Useful verbs: aimer and other –er verbs • The preposition à and the definite articles that form contractions with it • Vocabulary of items and activities they enjoy Project: Journal entry as a character in the painting Une baignade, Asinères Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay 2nd Quarter: Chapitre 3- Comment est ta famille? Students will be able to describe their families and friends by learning:

• Useful verb: être • Possessive adjectives • The preposition de and the definite articles that form contractions with it • Adjective agreement and irregular adjectives beau, nouveau & vieux • Vocabulary of the family Project: Essay, poster and presentation about family Project: Quiz game about classmates’ families Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay

Chapitre 4 – Mon année scolaire Students will be able to talk about what classes they have and when they meet and will be able to shop for school supplies at a stationery store by learning: • Useful verbs: -re verbs and –ger & -cer verbs • Using adjectives as nouns • Vocabulary: classes and school supplies Project: Stationery store advertisement Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension 3rd Quarter: Chapitre 5 – Les sports et les passe-temps Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) as well as the names of the places they go to play; Students will be able to talk about their future plans and what just happened by learning: • Useful verbs: faire, aller & le futur proche, venir & le passé récent • Vocabulary: sports, places, review of seasons and weather • Interrogative expressions • Idiomatic expressions with avoir • Forming adverbs from feminine adjectives Project: Create a visual representation of the expressions with avoir Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay

Chapitre 6 – Bon appétit! Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to order a meal in a restaurant, ask and give opinions and pay a check; Students will also practice expressing their likes and dislikes and giving commands or adviceby learning: • Useful verbs: vouloir, prendre,, boire, and –ir verbs • The imperative • Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.) • Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”) • Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings Project: Restaurant skit Project: Restaurant review Project: Cooking video Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre6 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay 4th Quarter: Chapitre 7 – On fait des magasins Students will learn to ask for help and give prices for clothing and other items and narrate past events by learning: • Useful verbs: mettre, acheter, payer • Adjectives –demonstrative and interrogative adjectives • The French Past Tense- passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: Clothing project / skit Chapitre 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay Kirikou-This French language film will be viewed and discussed in class Project: Presentation on Sénégal Project: TBD Chapitre 8 – À la maison Students will be able to describe their homes and their responsibilities and to ask for permission by learning: • Useful verbs: sortir, partir, dormir, devoir, pouvoir & -yer verbs • The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) with avoir & être Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:

Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral exams Interdisciplinary activities Simulations / role-playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/diaries Objective tests/quizzes Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year exam Final exam Homework * See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Grading Policy: Homework Tests Quizzes Projects Class participation / conduct Notebook

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Course Name:

French II

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Bien Dit - text and corresponding workbook materials Syllabus: Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations. 1st Quarter: Reprise Reprise Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including: • Numbers, dates, time, weather • Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives • Forming and posing questions • Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs and irregular verbs Quiz – Reprise: written questions Chapitre 6 – Bon appétit! Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to order a meal in a restaurant, ask and give opinions and pay a check; Students will also practice expressing their likes and dislikes and giving commands or advice by learning: • Useful verbs: vouloir, prendre,, boire, and –ir verbs • The imperative • Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.) • Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”) • Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings Project: Restaurant skit Project: Restaurant review Project: Cooking video Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre6 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay 2nd Quarter: Chapitre 7 – On fait des magasins Students will learn to ask for help and give prices for clothing and other items and narrate past events by learning: • Useful verbs: mettre, acheter, payer • Adjectives –demonstrative and interrogative adjectives • The French Past Tense- passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: Clothing project / skit Chapitre 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay

Film – Kirikou A French film will be shown and discussed in class Assessment: TBD Project: Sénégal presentations

Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension 3rd Quarter: Chapitre 8 – À la maison Students will be able to describe their homes and their responsibilities and to ask for permission by learning: • Useful verbs: sortir, partir, dormir, devoir, pouvoir & -yer verbs • The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) with avoir & être Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension Chapitre 9 – Allons en ville Students will be able to plan their day and to ask for information around town and at the bank, pharmacy and post office by learning: • Useful verbs: voir, savoir & connaître • Vocabulary to describe shops, offices and transportation Project: Virtual visit to Paris – Internet project Project: Map of a French town and student-created quiz Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay 4th Quarter: Chapitre 10– Enfin les Vacances ! Students will learn to buy tickets and make transactions, give advice and get information by learning: • Useful verbs: appeler • Use of different prepositions to talk about being in or from cities and different countries • Ordinal numbers • Vocabulary for vacations and travel Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: Plan a virtual trip Chapitre 10 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay

Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral exams Interdisciplinary activities Simulations / role-playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/diaries Objective tests/quizzes Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year exam Final exam Homework * See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Grading Policy: Homework Tests Quizzes Projects Class participation / conduct Notebook

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Course Name:

French II

Level: Honors/ Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Bien Dit 1& 2 text and corresponding workbook materials Syllabus: Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations. 1st Quarter: Reprise Reprise Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including: • Numbers, dates, time, weather • Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives • Forming and posing questions • Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs and irregular verbs • Adjective placement and agreement Project: Senegal presentation to class Quiz – Reprise: written questions Chapitre 7 – On fait des magasins Students will learn to ask for help and give prices for clothing and other items and narrate past events by learning: • Useful verbs: mettre, acheter, payer • Adjectives –demonstrative and interrogative adjectives • The French Past Tense- passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: Clothing project / skit Chapitre 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay Le Corps et la vie quotidienne-mini-project Students will learn to talk about their senses and their daily routine by learning • The nouns and verbs for the senses • Reflexive verbs • Review of parts of the body Quiz : listening, objective questions Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day Project: The senses Film – Kirikou This French film will be shown and discussed in class Assessment: TBD Project: Sénégal presentations

2nd Quarter: Chapitre 8 – À la maison Students will be able to describe their homes and their responsibilities and to ask for permission by learning: • Useful verbs: sortir, partir, dormir, devoir, pouvoir & -yer verbs • The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) with avoir & être Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension Chapitre 9 – Allons en ville Students will be able to plan their day and to ask for information around town and at the bank, pharmacy and post office by learning: • Useful verbs: voir, savoir & connaître • Vocabulary to describe shops, offices and transportation Project: Virtual visit to Paris Project: Map of a French town and student-created quiz Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension 3rd Quarter: Chapitre 1 – Ma famille et mes copains Students will be able to talk about family and friends as well as the activities they enjoy and dislike while reviewing: • Useful verbs: être, avoir and regular verbs • Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed • Vocabulary: family, activities and personal descriptions Project: Family presentaions Project: Prepare a quiz game Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay

Chapitre 2 – On fait la fête Students will learn to wish others a good time, to ask for help and check if things have been done by learning: • Useful verbs: offrir • Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed

• Negative expressions • Vocabulary: Holidays, greetings and parties Project: French holiday re-enacted for the class Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay 4th Quarter: Chapitre 3 – Faisons les courses Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to describe how to make a meal in a restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market by learning: • The pronouns y and en • Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.) • Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”) • Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à • Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items • Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative • Pronouns y and en Project: Cooking show video Project: Food presentations Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay Short Story – TBD We will read and discuss a Story in French. Assessment TBD Film – TBD A French film will be shown and discussed in class Assessment: TBD

Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension Advanced Level Students will have an additional speaking component for most assessments and additional written components for many presentations. There will also be a project at the end of term 2 to teach and present the vocabulary of Chapitre 10 for the level 1 book. Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:

Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations

Projects Oral exams Interdisciplinary activities Simulations / role-playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/diaries Objective tests/quizzes Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year exam Final exam Homework * See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Grading Policy: Homework Tests Quizzes Projects Class participation / conduct Notebook

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Course Name:

French II

Level: Honors/ Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Bien Dit 1& 2 text and corresponding workbook materials Syllabus: Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations. 1st Quarter: Reprise Reprise Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including: • Numbers, dates, time, weather • Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives • Forming and posing questions • Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs and irregular verbs • Adjective placement and agreement Project: Senegal presentation to class Quiz – Reprise: written questions Chapitre 7 – On fait des magasins Students will learn to ask for help and give prices for clothing and other items and narrate past events by learning: • Useful verbs: mettre, acheter, payer • Adjectives –demonstrative and interrogative adjectives • The French Past Tense- passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: Clothing project / skit Chapitre 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay Le Corps et la vie quotidienne-mini-project Students will learn to talk about their senses and their daily routine by learning • The nouns and verbs for the senses • Reflexive verbs • Review of parts of the body Quiz : listening, objective questions Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day Project: The senses Film – Kirikou This French film will be shown and discussed in class Assessment: TBD Project: Sénégal presentations

2nd Quarter: Chapitre 8 – À la maison Students will be able to describe their homes and their responsibilities and to ask for permission by learning: • Useful verbs: sortir, partir, dormir, devoir, pouvoir & -yer verbs • The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) with avoir & être Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension Chapitre 9 – Allons en ville Students will be able to plan their day and to ask for information around town and at the bank, pharmacy and post office by learning: • Useful verbs: voir, savoir & connaître • Vocabulary to describe shops, offices and transportation Project: Virtual visit to Paris Project: Map of a French town and student-created quiz Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension 3rd Quarter: Chapitre 1 – Ma famille et mes copains Students will be able to talk about family and friends as well as the activities they enjoy and dislike while reviewing: • Useful verbs: être, avoir and regular verbs • Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed • Vocabulary: family, activities and personal descriptions Project: Family presentaions Project: Prepare a quiz game Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay

Chapitre 2 – On fait la fête Students will learn to wish others a good time, to ask for help and check if things have been done by learning: • Useful verbs: offrir • Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed

• Negative expressions • Vocabulary: Holidays, greetings and parties Project: French holiday re-enacted for the class Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay 4th Quarter: Chapitre 3 – Faisons les courses Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to describe how to make a meal in a restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market by learning: • The pronouns y and en • Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.) • Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”) • Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à • Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items • Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative • Pronouns y and en Project: Cooking show video Project: Food presentations Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay Short Story – TBD We will read and discuss a Story in French. Assessment TBD Film – TBD A French film will be shown and discussed in class Assessment: TBD

Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension Advanced Level Students will have an additional speaking component for most assessments and additional written components for many presentations. There will also be a project at the end of term 2 to teach and present the vocabulary of Chapitre 10 for the level 1 book. Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:

Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations

Projects Oral exams Interdisciplinary activities Simulations / role-playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/diaries Objective tests/quizzes Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year exam Final exam Homework * See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Grading Policy: Homework Tests Quizzes Projects Class participation / conduct Notebook

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Course Name:

French III

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Bien Dit 2 text and corresponding workbook materials Syllabus: Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations. 1st Quarter: Reprise Reprise Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including: • Numbers, dates, time, weather • Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives • Forming and posing questions • Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs and irregular verbs Quiz – Reprise: written questions Chapitre 1 – Ma famille et mes copains Students will be able to talk about family and friends as well as the activities they enjoy and dislike while reviewing: • Useful verbs: être, avoir and regular verbs • Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed • Vocabulary: family, activities and personal descriptions Project: Family presentaions Project: Prepare a quiz game Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay 2nd Quarter: Chapitre 2 – On fait la fête Students will learn to wish others a good time, to ask for help and check if things have been done by learning: • Useful verbs: offrir • Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed • Negative expressions • Vocabulary: Holidays, greetings and parties Project: French holiday re-enacted for the class Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay 3rd Quarter:

Chapitre 3 – Faisons les courses Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to describe how to make a meal in a restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market by learning: • The pronouns y and en • Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.) • Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”) • Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings • Pronouns y and en Project: Cooking show video Project: Food presentations Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Chapitre 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice questions, short essay 4th Quarter: Chapitre 4 – Au lycée Students will learn to ask how something turned out, to wonder what happened and to express frustration by learning • Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”) • Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items Short Story – TBD We will read and discuss a Story in French. Assessment TBD Film – TBD A French film will be shown and discussed in class Assessment: TBD Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral exams Interdisciplinary activities Simulations / role-playing Open ended questions

Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/diaries Objective tests/quizzes Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year exam Final exam Homework * See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Homework Tests Quizzes Projects Class participation / conduct Notebook

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Course :

French 3

Level: Honors

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Bien Dit text and corresponding workbook 1st Quarter: Reprise Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure. Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Chapitre 4 – Au lycée Students will be able to do the following: • Discuss school places and events in French in detail • Discuss online activities and sites • Ask how something turned out • Ask for specific information • Express frustration Grammar topics include: • Object pronouns in the passé composé • Quelqu’un, quelque chose, ne…que, ne…personne, ne…rien, and ne… que • the verbs recevoir, suivre and ouvrir • depuis, il y a, and ça fait Cultural component : • Similarities and differences between schools in the US, Québec and France Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about an ideal school day, technology project 2nd Quarter : Chapitre 5 – Une journée typique Students will be able to do the following: • Talk about their daily routine • Express impatience • Express when they want to do certain daily activities • Make recommendations Grammar topics include: • Reflexive verbs in the present, past tense and imperative • Tout, toute, tous, toutes • the verbs s’appeler and se lever Cultural components : • Similarities and differences between homes and daily routines in the US and France. • Introduction to French region of Bretagne (Brittany).

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Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about food in Bretagne, technology project about a daily routine Chapitre 6 – Le bon vieux temps Students will be able to do the following: • Talk about their childhood • Tell about an event in the past • Compare city and country life Grammar topics include: • The imperfect • Passé compose et l’imparfait together • Adverb placement • The comparative and the superlative with adjectives Cultural component : • The French countryside and farm life. Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about narrating a past event, technology project about their childhood Midyear exam 3rd Quarter : Chapitre 7 – Un week-end en plein air Students will be able to do the following: • Describe nature, camping etc. • Describe actions in the future Grammar topics include: • the future tense • the verb courir Cultural component : • French-speaking Africa and colonialization Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about French-speaking African country Chapitre 8 – Es-tu en forme ? Students will be able to do the following: • Describe the body • Describe personal health • Describe symptoms and give advice • Sympathize with someone who is sick Grammar topics include: • The subjunctive • The conditional • Si clauses Cultural component :

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Health and wellness in the US and France, including individual sports

Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation, technology project about athlete 4th Quarter: Chapitre 9- On s’amuse ! Students will be able to do the following: • Describe a movie or a book • Ask and give information • Ask about preferences • Recommend or advise against something Grammar topics include: • Relative, interrogative and demonstrative pronouns Cultural component : • Introduction to French cinéma and literature Assessments : Quizzes, exam, persuasive oral presentation about an important issue, written movie review Final exam *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests: Quizzes Projects: Homework: Conduct and participation:

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Course Name:

French 3

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Discovering French Rouge text and corresponding workbook 1st Quarter: Reprise Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure. Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Unit 1: Au jour le jour Students will be able to do the following: • Describe themselves as well as others – physical description and emotions • Describe their daily activities using reflexive verbs in both the present and past tense Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Impressionism mini-unit Students will learn about French Impressionism and will work with a partner to explore a specific artist. Project: Artist assignment. Students will be graded on content, creativity, historical accuracy and grammar. Unit 2: Soyons utiles! Students will be able to do the following: • Ask for help; accept and give an excuse; thank someone • Form and use the subjunctive after various expressions, including il faut que and vouloir que • Describe an object, including shape, weight, length, consistency, appearance, etc. Essay: Domestic work and the subjunctive Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, short essays French history mini-unit Students will learn about early French history, including the Roman conquest, the Holy Roman Empire, the Norman conquest of England and the Hundred Years War Project: Oral presentation regarding historical figure / event 2nd Quarter: Unit 3: Vive la nature! Students will be able to do the following: • Describe a past event, using the passé composé and the imparfait • Recognize the passé simple, the French literary past tense Grammar points learned / revisited: • Passé composé, l’imparfait – regular and irregular verbs Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use l’imparfait + passé composé Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open-ended sentences, essay

French history mini-unit Students will learn about the classical period of French history, including the Renaissance Unit 4: Aspects de la vie quotidienne Students will be able to do the following: • Shop and ask for specific services at the post office, the stationary store, the shoe repair store, the cleaners and the photographer Grammar points learned / revisited: • Pronouns le, la, les, lui, leur, y, en and the order in which they appear in a sentence • Formation of faire + infinitive Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays, some listening comprehension Test: listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, open ended questions, essay French music mini-unit Students will learn about various French (including the Quebecois and the Acadians) musicians and their styles, including classical composers and modern-day stars. Unit 5: Bon voyage! Students will be able to do the following: • Plan a trip abroad, including dealing with customs and purchasing tickets • Communicate effectively at a travel agency, the airport and the train station Grammar points learned / revisited: • Negative expressions, ne…que • The future and conditional tenses; the use of the future with si and quand Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use the future and conditional tenses Graded dialogue: The airport Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open ended questions, essay French history mini-unit Students will learn about the historical foundation of modern France, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era 3rd Quarter: Unit 6: Séjour en France Students will be able to do the following: • Compare people, things, places and situations • Reserve a room at a hotel; ask the reception for assistance Grammar points learned / revisited: • Lequel, celui, le mien • The comparative and superlative Dialogue: The hotel Essay: comparative and superlative Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, essay

French history mini-unit Students will learn about France in the 20th century, including WW1, WW2 and the European Union Students will watch French film Au revoir, les Enfants Project: WW2 project Unit 7: La forme et la santé Students will be able to do the following: • Communicate effectively at the dentist and doctor’s offices – describe symptoms and medical history Grammar points learned / revisited: • Subjunctive: use with emotions and sentiments, use after expressions of doubt, past subjunctive Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay French cooking mini-unit Project: Students will learn about various French dishes and will prepare items to sample in class, while presenting in detail the cooking process. Unit 8: En ville Students will be able to do the following: • Schedule a meeting / appointment with someone • Explain where they live and how to get there • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of city life • Hypothesizing about what they would do under certain circumstances Grammar points learned / revisited: • Si + imparfait and plus-que-parfait / conditional and conditional passé • Conditional – review Project: TBD Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay Le monde francophone mini-unit Students will learn about various French-speaking countries, including Martinique, Haiti, Canada (Québec), etc. Project: Oral presentation about various aspects of Francophone culture 4th Quarter: Unit 9: Les relations personnelles Students will be able to do the following: • Congratulate, comfort and express sympathy for other people • Discuss friendly relationships Grammar points learned / revisited: • Relative pronouns qui, que, ce qui, ce que, ce don’t • Reflexive verbs – reciprocal use Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay

French cinema mini-unit Project and film TBD Unit 10: Vers la vie active Students will be able to do the following: • Discuss career goals, college majors • Explain the purpose of an action Grammar points learned / revisited: • Pour + infinitive • Pour que + subjunctive • Present participle Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay Final exam: TBD *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Grading Policy: Tests Projects Quizzes Homework Participation / conduct

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Course :

French 4

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Bien Dit level 2 text and corresponding workbook 1st Quarter: Reprise Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure. Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Chapitre 4 – Au lycée Students will be able to do the following: • Discuss school places and events in French in detail • Discuss online activities and sites • Ask how something turned out • Ask for specific information • Express frustration Grammar topics include: • Object pronouns in the passé composé • Quelqu’un, quelque chose, ne…que, ne…personne, ne…rien, and ne… que • the verbs recevoir, suivre and ouvrir • depuis, il y a, and ça fait Cultural component : • Similarities and differences between schools in the US, Québec and France Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about an ideal school day, technology project 2nd Quarter : Chapitre 5 – Une journée typique Students will be able to do the following: • Talk about their daily routine • Express impatience • Express when they want to do certain daily activities • Make recommendations Grammar topics include: • Reflexive verbs in the present, past tense and imperative • Tout, toute, tous, toutes • the verbs s’appeler and se lever Cultural components : • Similarities and differences between homes and daily routines in the US and France. • Introduction to French region of Bretagne (Brittany).

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Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about food in Bretagne, technology project about a daily routine Chapitre 6 – Le bon vieux temps Students will be able to do the following: • Talk about their childhood • Tell about an event in the past • Compare city and country life Grammar topics include: • The imperfect • Passé compose et l’imparfait together • Adverb placement • The comparative and the superlative with adjectives Cultural component : • The French countryside and farm life. Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about narrating a past event, technology project about their childhood Midyear exam 3rd Quarter : Chapitre 7 – Un week-end en plein air Students will be able to do the following: • Describe nature, camping etc. • Describe actions in the future Grammar topics include: • the future tense • the verb courir Cultural component : • French-speaking Africa and colonialization Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about French-speaking African country Chapitre 8 – Es-tu en forme ? Students will be able to do the following: • Describe the body • Describe personal health • Describe symptoms and give advice • Sympathize with someone who is sick Grammar topics include: • The subjunctive • The conditional • Si clauses Cultural component :

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Health and wellness in the US and France, including individual sports

Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation, technology project about athlete 4th Quarter: Chapitre 9- On s’amuse ! Students will be able to do the following: • Describe a movie or a book • Ask and give information • Ask about preferences • Recommend or advise against something Grammar topics include: • Relative, interrogative and demonstrative pronouns Cultural component : • Introduction to French cinéma and literature Assessments : Quizzes, exam, persuasive oral presentation about an important issue, written movie review Final exam *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests: Quizzes Projects: Homework: Conduct and participation:

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Course Name:

French 4

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Discovering French Rouge text and corresponding workbook 1st Quarter: Reprise Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure. Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Unit 1: Au jour le jour Students will be able to do the following: • Describe themselves as well as others – physical description and emotions • Describe their daily activities using reflexive verbs in both the present and past tense Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Impressionism mini-unit Students will learn about French Impressionism and will work with a partner to explore a specific artist. Project: Artist assignment. Students will be graded on content, creativity, historical accuracy and grammar. Unit 2: Soyons utiles! Students will be able to do the following: • Ask for help; accept and give an excuse; thank someone • Form and use the subjunctive after various expressions, including il faut que and vouloir que • Describe an object, including shape, weight, length, consistency, appearance, etc. Oral exam: Domestic work and the subjunctive Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, short essays 2nd Quarter: French history mini-unit Students will learn about early French history, including the Roman conquest, the Holy Roman Empire, the Norman conquest of England and the Hundred Years War Project: Oral presentation regarding historical figure / event Unit 3: Vive la nature! Students will be able to do the following: • Describe a past event, using the passé composé and the imparfait • Recognize the passé simple, the French literary past tense Grammar points learned / revisited: • Passé composé, l’imparfait – regular and irregular verbs Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use l’imparfait + passé composé Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open-ended sentences, essay

Unit 4: Aspects de la vie quotidienne Students will be able to do the following: • Shop and ask for specific services at the post office, the stationary store, the shoe repair store, the cleaners and the photographer Grammar points learned / revisited: • Pronouns le, la, les, lui, leur, y, en and the order in which they appear in a sentence • Formation of faire + infinitive Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays, some listening comprehension Technology project: Students will create a virtual city and record dialogues between various storekeepers Test: listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, open ended questions, essay French music mini-unit Students will learn about various French (including the Quebecois and the Acadians) musicians and their styles, including classical composers and modern-day stars. 3rd Quarter: Unit 5: Bon voyage! Students will be able to do the following: • Plan a trip abroad, including dealing with customs and purchasing tickets • Communicate effectively at a travel agency, the airport and the train station Grammar points learned / revisited: • Negative expressions, ne…que • The future and conditional tenses; the use of the future with si and quand Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use the future and conditional tenses Technology project: Planning a virtual trip abroad Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open ended questions, essay French history mini-unit Students will learn about the historical foundation of modern France, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era Unit 6: Séjour en France Students will be able to do the following: • Compare people, things, places and situations • Reserve a room at a hotel; ask the reception for assistance Grammar points learned / revisited: • Lequel, celui, le mien • The comparative and superlative Dialogue: The hotel Essay: comparative and superlative Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, essay

4th Quarter: French history mini-unit Students will learn about France in the 20th century, including WW1, WW2 and the European Union Students will watch French film Au revoir, les Enfants Project: WW2 project Unit 7: La forme et la santé Students will be able to do the following: • Communicate effectively at the dentist and doctor’s offices – describe symptoms and medical history Grammar points learned / revisited: • Subjunctive: use with emotions and sentiments, use after expressions of doubt, past subjunctive Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay French cooking mini-unit Project: Students will learn about various French dishes and will prepare items to sample in class, while presenting in detail the cooking process. Final exam: TBD *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.


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Spanish 2010 Syllabi

Course Name: Spanish 3 Teacher Name: Mrs. O’Regan

Level:

Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: En español 3 : Text and corresponding workbook Syllabus: 1st Quarter Etapa Preliminar: Review the Present Tense: regular & irregular verbs Review the Preterite Tense: regular & irregular verbs Cultural Overview of the Spanish-speaking world Assessment: Objective Review Quiz: fill-ins, short answer, and reading comprehension Unidad 1 Etapa 1: Vocabulary: Describing people Talking about experiences Grammar: Review the use of “ser” vs. “estar” Review use of the Imperfect Tense Review the use of the Preterite vs. the Imperfect Introduction of the Present & Past Perfect Tenses Assessments: Oral & written project on vocabulary & “ser” vs. “estar” Written Autobiography using the Preterite and Imperfect Tenses Etapa 1 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay 2nd Quarter Etapa 2: Vocabulary: Talking about fashion Discussing future actions Grammar: Review of verbs like “gustar” Introduction of “por” vs. “para” Introduction of the future tense & future of probability Assessments: Vocabulary Quiz: multiple choice, fill-ins, short answer

Etapa 2 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay Etapa 3: Vocabulary: Talking about chores Expressing feelings Grammar: Review the use of reflexive verbs & reciprocal reflexives Review of the impersonal “se” Assessments: Essay using Etapa 3 vocabulary and Reflexive Verbs Etapa 3 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay Unidad 2 Etapa 1: Vocabulary: Making requests & suggestions Grammar: Review the use of command forms Introduction the conditional tense Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and commands: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay General review for mid-term exam Assessment: Mid-term exam on Unidad 1 and Etapa 1 of Unidad 2 (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) 3rd Quarter Etapa 2: Vocabulary: Talking about environmental issues Grammar: Review the use of the Present Subjunctive Introduction of the Present Perfect Subjunctive Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay

Etapa 3: Vocabulary: Discuss nature & outdoor activities Grammar: Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expressions of emotion Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expression of doubt & uncertainty Use of the Present Subjunctive with “cuando” and expressions of time Assessments: Written poetry project using Etapa 3 Vocabulary Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay 4th Quarter Unidad 3 Etapa 1: Vocabulary: Describe Family Celebrations Grammar: Use of the Present Subjunctive to express wishes The Present Subjunctive with Conjunctions Introduction of the Imperfect Subjunctive Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with conjunctions: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay Etapa 2: Vocabulary: Celebrating the New Year Grammar: Use of the Subjunctive with nonexistent and indefinite antecedents Use of the Subjunctive to discuss disagreement and denial Introduction of Conditional Sentences using the Imperfect Subjunctive Assessments: Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with nonexistent or indefinite antecedents: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer, and essay General review for final exam Assessment: Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) *Assessment Tools:

Rubrics Teacher observations Projects Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams, written and oral Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework/Classwork *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will receive half or no credit. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice. 3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.

French Syllabi

Course Name:

French 1

Texts/Instructional Materials:

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Discovering French Bleu

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Unité 1: Bonjour French alphabet and numbers (1-69). Greetings and introductions—adjectives and nationalities— Expressions with “ça va?” (how are you?)—Asking and telling time.

Unité 2: Les copains et la famille Numbers 1-100. Introducing people and family members. Days and months. Telling the date. Asking and telling one’s age. Accents, gender and number of nouns. Indefinite/definite articles. Possessive adjectives.

2nd Quarter: Unité 3: Bon appétit Food and drinks, expressions with hunger and thirst. Ordering/paying in a restaurant. Weather, seasons, classroom expressions, classroom objects; Subject pronouns, French names.

Unité 4: Qu’est-ce qu’ on fait? Daily activities. Expressions with faire (do). Regular –ER verbs. Verb être (be). Affirmative and negative expressions. Expressions with the infinitive. Invitations. Asking YES-No questions and information questions. Interrogative pronouns.

3rd Quarter: Unité 5: Le monde personnel et familier Describing yourself and others: physical appearance, age, character traits, nationality, occupation, using adjectives of nationality, physical aspect, and personality. Plural and singular nouns. Definite and indefinite articles. Describing one’s room: what is in it, where things are, using prepositions of place, vocabulary of furnishings and personal belongings. Talking about possession. Full present-tense conjugation of verb “avoir”. Expression “il y a”. Expressing one’s opinions and tastes.

Unité 6: En ville Describing your city, streets, and public buildings, places you often go to. How to get around. Transportation. The verb aller (go). Asking and giving directions. Ordinal numbers. Describing your home and your family: neighborhood, the rooms of the house. Expression “chez”. Expressing possession with “de”. Making plans to do things in town. Saying where you have been. Activities: sports, games. “Aller” and “venir”+infinitive.

4th Quarter: Unité 7: Le shopping Talking about clothes, what people are wearing, whether clothes fit or not. Describing clothes. Expressing preferences in clothing and accessories. Descriptive adjectives, expressions of opinion. Discussing shopping plans, where to go, what to buy. Stores that sell clothes. Verbs “acheter” (buy) and “porter” and “coûter” (cost). Questions, buying clothes, asking for help, finding out prices. Comparing items, giving advice, talking about what you need. Money-related expressions. Using the imperative.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical

Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects

Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments

Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays

Presentations

Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero. A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons. Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native speakers. Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading.

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Course Name:

French 1


Level: Honors

Points:

5


Syllabus: The content of French One Honors syllabus is a richer version of the standard syllabus. Additional material appears in bold italicized characters. For the parts which are common to both classes, even though the content will be similar, focus, expectations, training and grading will be different: Expectations and training: Students will practice more complex structures as part of their classwork and participation. While certain phrasal and grammatical structures will be studied for mere recognition by Standard students, Honors students will have to be able to produce these complex structures. This will lead to additional homework for further practice. Rephrasing and rewording will also be emphasized.

Grading: As a result, semi-guided written and oral production will account for a higher percentage than for standard students. By the middle of the second semester, students will also be graded on longer freeproduction texts (20-line dialogues or 120-word compositions) than standard students.

1st Quarter: Unité 1: Bonjour French alphabet and numbers (1-69). Greetings and introductions—adjectives and nationalities— Expressions with “ça va?” (how are you?)—Asking and telling time.

Unité 2: Les copains et la famille Numbers 1-100. Introducing people and family members. Days and months. Telling the date. Asking and telling one’s age. Accents, gender and number of nouns. Indefinite/definite articles. Possessive adjectives. Grammatical reasoning on the verbs used in daily expressions (“avoir” and “être”).

2nd Quarter: Unité 3: Bon appétit Food and drinks, expressions with hunger and thirst. Ordering/paying in a restaurant. Weather, seasons, classroom expressions, classroom objects; Subject pronouns, French names.

Unité 4: Qu’est-ce qu’ on fait? Daily activities. Expressions with faire (do). Regular –ER verbs. Verb être (be). Affirmative and negative expressions. The infinitive. Invitations. Physical description and character traits. Asking questions. Adjective formation and position. Rooms and furnishings. Prepositions of place. Everyday objects. Colors. Ordinal numbers. Verbs avoir (have) and aller (go). Linking words expressing cause and consequence.

3rd Quarter: Unité 5: Le monde personnel et familier Describing yourself and others: physical appearance, age, character traits, nationality, occupation, using adjectives of nationality, physical aspect, and personality. Plural and singular nouns. Definite and indefinite articles. Describing one’s room: what is in it, where things are, using prepositions of place, vocabulary of furnishings and personal belongings. Talking about possession. Full present-tense conjugation of verb “avoir”. Expression “il y a”. Expressing one’s opinions and tastes.

Unité 6: En ville Describing your city, streets, and public buildings, places you often go to. How to get around. Transportation. The verb aller (go). Asking and giving directions. Ordinal numbers. Describing your home and your family: neighborhood, the rooms of the house. Expression “chez”. Expressing possession with “de”. Making plans to do things in town. Saying where you have been. Activities: sports, games. “Aller” and “venir”+infinitive. Contradicting someone, expressing doubt and surprise.

4th Quarter: Unité 7: Le shopping Talking about clothes, what people are wearing, whether clothes fit or not. Describing clothes. Expressing preferences in clothing and accessories. Descriptive adjectives, expressions of opinion. Discussing shopping plans, where to go, what to buy. Stores that sell clothes. Verbs “acheter” (buy), “porter” (sell). The verb „vendre“ and regular –RE verbs. Irregular verb “mettre” (put on). The pronoun . Questions for buying clothes, asking for help, finding out prices, deciding what to choose, Verb “choisir” and the conjugation of regular –IR verbs. Comparing items, giving advice, talking about what you need. Money-related expressions. Using the imperative.

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*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero. A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons. Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native speakers. Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading. Tests (oral and written): Quizzes (oral or written): Homework, including projects and research papers: Oral expression and participation:

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Course Name:

French 2


Level: Standard

Points:

5


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Review of French 1 material. Review of numbers and letters. Spelling a word. Unité 5: Le monde personnel et familier Describing yourself and others: physical appearance, age, character traits, nationality, occupation, using adjectives of nationality, physical aspect and personality. Plural and singular nouns. Definite and indefinite articles. Describing one’s room: what is in it, where things are, using prepositions of place, vocabulary of furnishings and personal belongings. Talking about possession. Expressing one’s opinions and tastes. 2nd Quarter: Unité 6: En ville Describing your city, streets and public buildings, places you often go to. How to get around. Transportation. The verb aller (go). Asking and giving directions. Ordinal numbers. Describing your home and your family: neighborhood, the rooms of the house. Expression “chez.” Expressing possession with “de.” Making plans to do things in town. Saying where you have been. Activities: sports, games. “Aller” and “venir” + infinitive. Contradicting someone, expressing doubt and surprise. Unité 7: le shopping Talking about clothes, what people are wearing, whether clothes fit or not. Describing clothes. Expressing preferences in clothing and accessories. Descriptive adjectives, expressions of opinion. Discussing shopping plans, where to go, what to buy. Stores that sell clothes. Verbs “vendre” (sell), “acheter” (buy), regular –RE verbs. The pronoun ((on)). Questions, buying clothes, asking for help, finding out prices, deciding what to choose. Verb “choisir” and the conjugation of regular –IR verbs. Comparing items, giving advice, talking about what you need. Money-related expressions. Using the imperative. 3rd Quarter: Unité 8: Le temps libre et les loisirs Talking about weekend activities, vacation. French holidays. Expressions with “avoir” and “passé composé” of –ER verbs (past tense). Talking about past vacations and weekends. Irregular verbs in the past and present tenses. Unité 9: La nourriture et les repas. Talking about food and meals. Expressing tastes, preferences. Expanding vocabulary on names of foods and beverages. Making a shopping list. Expressing quantities. Asking for prices. Ordering food. Setting the table, verbs asking for service, pronouns with commands. Verbs “vouloir,” “pouvoir,” “devoir” to express needs, rights, and duties. 4th Quarter: Move onto the next level, using textbook Discovering French Blanc

Selected lessons from the Blanc book: Objective: review what has been done since beginning of year 1 while expanding knowledge and skills. Learning more complex structures. Emphasis on authentic documents. Talking about yourself, your family and friends. Talking about what one has just done and what one is planning to do. Expressing feelings and opinions. Develop reading for pleasure. *Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical




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Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero. A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons. Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native speakers. Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading.

Course Name:

French II

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Discovering French – Blanc text and corresponding workbook materials to be photocopied by teacher Syllabus: Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations. 1st Quarter: Reprise Reprise Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including: • Numbers, dates, time, weather • Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives • Forming and posing questions • Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs Project: French scavenger hunt Quiz – Reprise: written questions Unité 1 – Qui suis-je? Students will learn to greet people and talk about themselves and others by learning: • Useful verbs: être, avoir, faire, aller, venir • Adjectives – masculine v. feminine, singular v. plural, irregular adjectives • Use of the word depuis Leçons 1-4 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: Family tree – poster and oral presentation Unité 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay 2nd Quarter: Unité 2 – Le week-end, enfin! Students will be able to describe their weekend activities and narrate past events by learning: • Useful verbs: prendre, mettre, sortir, partir • The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) • Useful words: quelqu’un, quelque chose, il y a • Vocabulary to describe events that take place in the city, in the country and at home Project: Virtual visit to Paris – Internet project Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé Leçons 5-8 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Film – TBD A French film will be shown and discussed in class Assessment: TBD Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension

3rd Quarter: Unité 3 – Bon appétit! Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to order a meal in a restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market; Students will also practice expressing their likes and dislikes by learning: • Useful verbs: vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, boire, and other stem-changing verbs • Useful words: Il faut, tout/toute/tous/toutes • Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.) • Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”) • Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings Project: Visit to French restaurant Project: Supermarket advertisement Leçons 9-12 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Unité 4 – Les loisirs et les spectacles Students will be able to discuss what they do in their free time and will be able to extend, accept and turn down invitations; Students will be able to discuss what they like to read, what movies they like and talk about what others have written or said by learning: • Useful verbs: dire, lire, écrire, savoir, connaître • Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed • Vocabulary: types of movies, reading materials, expressions used in letters Project: Letter to friend Leçons 13-16 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay 4th Quarter: Unité 5 – Les sports et la vie quotidienne Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) and fitness and general health; Students will also learn the parts of the body and will be able to talk about their daily activities (waking up, brushing teeth, etc.), by learning: • Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à • Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items • Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative • Pronouns y and en Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day Project: Written description of what a student did the previous day (practicing the passé composé) Leçons 17-20 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension

Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral exams Interdisciplinary activities Simulations / role-playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/diaries Objective tests/quizzes Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year exam Final exam Homework * See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Homework Tests Quizzes Projects Class participation / conduct

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Course Name:

French II

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Discovering French – Blanc text and corresponding workbook materials to be photocopied by teacher Syllabus: Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations. 1st Quarter: Reprise Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including: • Numbers, dates, time, weather • Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives • Forming and posing questions • Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs Project: Short composition about student, expresses basic likes and dislikes Quiz – Reprise: Written questions Unité 1 – Qui suis-je? Students will learn to greet people and talk about themselves and others by learning: • Useful verbs: être, avoir, faire, aller, venir • Adjectives – masculine v. feminine, singular v. plural, irregular adjectives • Use of the word depuis Leçons 1-4 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Unité 2 – Le week-end, enfin! Students will be able to describe their weekend activities and narrate past events by learning: • Useful verbs: prendre, mettre, sortir, partir • The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) • Useful words: quelqu’un, quelque chose, il y a • Vocabulary to describe events that take place in the city, in the country and at home Project: Virtual visit to Paris – Internet project Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé Leçons 5-8 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay

2nd Quarter: Unité 3 – Bon appétit! Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to order a meal in a restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market; Students will also practice expressing their likes and dislikes by learning: • Useful verbs: vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, boire, and other stem-changing verbs • Useful words: Il faut, tout/toute/tous/toutes • Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.) • Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”) • Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings Project: Visit to French restaurant Project: Supermarket advertisement Leçons 9-12 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Unité 4 – Les loisirs et les spectacles Students will be able to discuss what they do in their free time and will be able to extend, accept and turn down invitations; Students will be able to discuss what they like to read, what movies they like and talk about what others have written or said by learning: • Useful verbs: dire, lire, écrire, savoir, connaître • Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed • Vocabulary: types of movies, reading materials, expressions used in letters Project: Letter to friend Leçons 13-16 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Film – TBD A French film will be shown and discussed in class Assessment: TBD Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, speaking, objective questions, essays, reading comprehension 3rd Quarter: Unité 5 – Les sports et la vie quotidienne Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) and fitness and general health; Students will also learn the parts of the body and will be able to talk about their daily activities (waking up, brushing teeth, etc.), by learning: • Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à • Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items • Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative • Pronouns y and en Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day Project: Written description of what a student did the previous day (practicing the passé composé)

Leçons 17-20 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Unité 6 – Chez nous Students will be able to describe there they live and will be able to narrate past events by learning: • Useful verb: Vivre • Pronouns qui and que • Imparfait verb tense to describe what “used to happen” or what “was happening” • Distinguishing imparfait from passé composé • Vocabulary: location and description of home, including rooms, furniture, appliances Project: Ma maison – oral presentation describing student’s home Project: Quand j’étais jeune – book describing student’s youth (using both imparfait and passé composé) Project: Essay recounting a past event Leçons 21-24 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 6 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay 4th Quarter: Unité 7 – Soyez à la mode! Students will be able to talk about clothes, shop for clothes; Students will also be able to compare people and things by learning: • Common and irregular adverbs; how to form them • Numbers 100-1,000,000 • Ordinal numbers (first, second, third), ways to compare items • Review of irregular adjectives beau, nouveau, vieux • Vocabulary: clothes, colors, fabrics, designs, materials, clothing stores, sizes, looks, prices Leçons 25-28 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: Videotaped skits – clothing store, runway models, red-carpet award show Project: “Super superlatives” Unité 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Unité 8 – Bonnes vacances! Students will be able to discuss vacation plans and travel arrangements, in the present and in the future; Students will be able to discuss what they would do under certain circumstances by learning: • Useful verbs: recevoir, apercevoir • Vocabulary: foreign countries, camping equipment, destinations, travel documents • Use of si and quand clauses • The future and conditional verb tenses • Verbs followed by infinitives Leçons 29-32 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: What I will do this summer (future tense) Project: If I were rich, etc. – oral presentation using the conditional tense Unité 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay

Final Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension We will also be reading an abridged version of Le Bossus de Notre Dame (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) throughout the year, which will help students’ reading abilities and will help them further develop an interest in French literature and culture. Various in-class celebrations for French holidays will also occur throughout the school year. Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral exams Interdisciplinary activities Simulations / role-playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/diaries Objective tests/quizzes Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year exam Final exam Homework * See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Homework Tests Quizzes Projects Class participation / conduct

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Course Name:

French III

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Discovering French – Blanc text and corresponding workbook materials to be photocopied by teacher Syllabus: Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations. 1st Quarter: Reprise Reprise Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including: • Numbers, dates, time, weather • Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives • Forming and posing questions • Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs Project: French scavenger hunt Quiz – Reprise: written questions Unité 1 – Qui suis-je? Students will learn to greet people and talk about themselves and others by learning: • Useful verbs: être, avoir, faire, aller, venir • Adjectives – masculine v. feminine, singular v. plural, irregular adjectives • Use of the word depuis Leçons 1-4 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: Family tree – poster and oral presentation Unité 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay 2nd Quarter: Unité 2 – Le week-end, enfin! Students will be able to describe their weekend activities and narrate past events by learning: • Useful verbs: prendre, mettre, sortir, partir • The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) • Useful words: quelqu’un, quelque chose, il y a • Vocabulary to describe events that take place in the city, in the country and at home Project: Virtual visit to Paris – Internet project Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé Leçons 5-8 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Film – TBD A French film will be shown and discussed in class Assessment: TBD Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension

3rd Quarter: Unité 3 – Bon appétit! Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to order a meal in a restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market; Students will also practice expressing their likes and dislikes by learning: • Useful verbs: vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, boire, and other stem-changing verbs • Useful words: Il faut, tout/toute/tous/toutes • Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.) • Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”) • Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings Project: Visit to French restaurant Project: Supermarket advertisement Leçons 9-12 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Unité 4 – Les loisirs et les spectacles Students will be able to discuss what they do in their free time and will be able to extend, accept and turn down invitations; Students will be able to discuss what they like to read, what movies they like and talk about what others have written or said by learning: • Useful verbs: dire, lire, écrire, savoir, connaître • Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed • Vocabulary: types of movies, reading materials, expressions used in letters Project: Letter to friend Leçons 13-16 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay 4th Quarter: Unité 5 – Les sports et la vie quotidienne Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) and fitness and general health; Students will also learn the parts of the body and will be able to talk about their daily activities (waking up, brushing teeth, etc.), by learning: • Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à • Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items • Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative • Pronouns y and en Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day Project: Written description of what a student did the previous day (practicing the passé composé) Leçons 17-20 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension

Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral exams Interdisciplinary activities Simulations / role-playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/diaries Objective tests/quizzes Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year exam Final exam Homework * See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Homework Tests Quizzes Projects Class participation / conduct

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Course Name:

French 3

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Discovering French Blanc

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Review of numbers, spelling names. Review of French 2 materials: introduce yourself, your family and friends, talk. Unité 5: Les sports et la vie quotidienne Physical descriptions: parts of the body Talking about sports and athletic activities. Explaining the rules of sports. Talking about you and sport: expressing habits, frequency. Verbs of physical action. Talking about daily routines and toiletries. Reflexive verbs. 2nd Quarter: Unité 6: Chez nous Describing your house: type of house, furniture, home equipment. Describing a room in detail: color, size, what things are made of, qualities. Talking about actitivies at home. Introducing relative sentences with pronouns “que” and “qui” to make complex sentences and write definitions. Comparing past and present actions using the “imparfait.” Expressing routines in the past. Contrasting the “imparfait” and “passé composé” tenses. Describing circumstances and events. Traveling in France. Unité 7: Soyez à la mode! Saying what people are wearing. Describing clothing and accessories: colors, fabric, design, materials. Buying clothes. Talking with a sales clerk, expressing opinions. Comparing items and ranking them. The comparative forms of adjectives. The superlative construction: talking about world records. 3rd Quarter: Unité 8: Bonnes vacances! Making vacation plans, planning a camping trip. Camping equipment. Destinations, lodging and travel documents. At the train station, at the airport. Buying tickets, checking schedules. Foreign countries. Articles and prepositions with names of countries. Verbs followed by infinitives. The future tense. Expressing future actions. Expressing hypotheses with “si” clauses and the conditional. Making polite requests. Discussing conditions. Unité 9: Bonne route! Describing cars (parts of a car, car maintenance). Having one’s car serviced. Getting one’s license. Rules of right of way. Verbs “conduire,” “suivre.” Expressing purpose and sequence. Prepositions of time and linking words. Describing simultaneous actions, cause and effect. Present participle constructions. Expressing necessity and obligation. Saying what you want people to do. Expressing wishes. Present subjunctive with “il faut que,” “je veux que.” 4th Quarter: Discovering French Rouge: Unités 1 & 2

Unité 1: Au jour le jour Physical description. Usage of articles with parts of the body and face. Reflexive verbs with daily morning routines. Daily routines in the passé composé. Unité 2: Soyons utiles! Domestic work. How to ask for help. How to thank someone. How to give and accept an excuse. The subjunctive after certain expressions. *Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical




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Tests (oral and written): Quizzes (oral and written): Homework, including projects and research papers: Oral expression and participation:

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Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero. A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons. Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native speakers. Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading.

Course Name:

French 3

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Discovering French Rouge text and corresponding workbook materials to be photocopied by teacher 1st Quarter: Reprise Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure. Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Unit 1: Au jour le jour Students will be able to do the following: • Describe themselves as well as others – physical description and emotions • Describe their daily activities using reflexive verbs in both the present and past tense Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Impressionism mini-unit Students will learn about French Impressionism and will work with a partner to explore a specific artist. Project: Artist assignment. Students will be graded on content, creativity, historical accuracy and grammar. Unit 2: Soyons utiles! Students will be able to do the following: • Ask for help; accept and give an excuse; thank someone • Form and use the subjunctive after various expressions, including il faut que and vouloir que • Describe an object, including shape, weight, length, consistency, appearance, etc. Essay: Domestic work and the subjunctive Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, short essays French history mini-unit Students will learn about early French history, including the Roman conquest, the Holy Roman Empire, the Norman conquest of England and the Hundred Years War Project: Oral presentation regarding historical figure / event 2nd Quarter: Unit 3: Vive la nature! Students will be able to do the following: • Describe a past event, using the passé composé and the imparfait • Recognize the passé simple, the French literary past tense Grammar points learned / revisited: • Passé composé, l’imparfait – regular and irregular verbs Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use l’imparfait + passé composé Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open-ended sentences, essay

French history mini-unit Students will learn about the classical period of French history, including the Renaissance Project: French cathedral project Unit 4: Aspects de la vie quotidienne Students will be able to do the following: • Shop and ask for specific services at the post office, the stationary store, the shoe repair store, the cleaners and the photographer Grammar points learned / revisited: • Pronouns le, la, les, lui, leur, y, en and the order in which they appear in a sentence • Formation of faire + infinitive Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, open ended questions, essay French music mini-unit Students will learn about various French musicians and their styles, including classical composers and modern-day stars. Unit 5: Bon voyage! Students will be able to do the following: • Plan a trip abroad, including dealing with customs and purchasing tickets • Communicate effectively at a travel agency, the airport and the train station Grammar points learned / revisited: • Negative expressions, ne…que • The future and conditional tenses; the use of the future with si and quand Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use the future and conditional tenses Graded dialogue: The airport Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open ended questions, essay French history mini-unit Students will learn about the historical foundation of modern France, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era Project: French Revolution project 3rd Quarter: Unit 6: Séjour en France Students will be able to do the following: • Compare people, things, places and situations • Reserve a room at a hotel; ask the reception for assistance Grammar points learned / revisited: • Lequel, celui, le mien • The comparative and superlative Dialogue: The hotel Essay: comparative and superlative Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, essay

French history mini-unit Students will learn about France in the 20th century, including WW1, WW2 and the European Union Students will watch French film Au revoir, les Enfants Project: WW2 project Unit 7: La forme et la santé Students will be able to do the following: • Communicate effectively at the dentist and doctor’s offices – describe symptoms and medical history Grammar points learned / revisited: • Subjunctive: use with emotions and sentiments, use after expressions of doubt, past subjunctive Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay French cooking mini-unit Project: Students will learn about various French dishes and will prepare items to sample in class, while presenting in detail the cooking process. Unit 8: En ville Students will be able to do the following: • Schedule a meeting / appointment with someone • Explain where they live and how to get there • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of city life • Hypothesizing about what they would do under certain circumstances Grammar points learned / revisited: • Si + imparfait and plus-que-parfait / conditional and conditional passé • Conditional – review Project: TBD Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay Le monde francophone mini-unit Students will learn about various French-speaking countries, including Martinique, Haiti, Canada (Québec), etc. Project: Oral presentation about various aspect of Francophone culture 4th Quarter: Unit 9: Les relations personnelles Students will be able to do the following: • Congratulate, comfort and express sympathy for other people • Discuss friendly relationships Grammar points learned / revisited: • Relative pronouns qui, que, ce qui, ce que, ce don’t • Reflexive verbs – reciprocal use Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay

French cinema mini-unit Project and film TBD Unit 10: Vers la vie active Students will be able to do the following: • Discuss career goals, college majors • Explain the purpose of an action Grammar points learned / revisited: • Pour + infinitive • Pour que + subjunctive • Present participle Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay Final exam: Listening comprehension *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework



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Course Name:

French 4

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Discovering French – Blanc text and corresponding workbook materials to be photocopied by teacher Syllabus: Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations. 1st Quarter: Reprise Students will review French 3 Standard concepts including the passé compose (French past tense), daily routines and possessive/direct/indirect object pronouns. Quiz – Reprise: Written questions Unité 4 – Les loisirs et les spectacles Students will be able to discuss what they do in their free time and will be able to extend, accept and turn down invitations; Students will be able to discuss what they like to read, what movies they like and talk about what others have written or said by learning: • Useful verbs: dire, lire, écrire, savoir, connaître • Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed • Vocabulary: types of movies, reading materials, expressions used in letters Project: Letter to friend Leçons 15-16 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay 2nd Quarter: Unité 5 – Les sports et la vie quotidienne Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) and fitness and general health; Students will also learn the parts of the body and will be able to talk about their daily activities (waking up, brushing teeth, etc.), by learning: • Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à • Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items • Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative • Pronouns y and en Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day Project: Written description of what a student did the previous day (practicing the passé composé) Leçons 17-20 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay

Unité 6 – Chez nous Students will be able to describe there they live and will be able to narrate past events by learning: • Useful verb: Vivre • Pronouns qui and que • Imparfait verb tense to describe what “used to happen” or what “was happening” • Distinguishing imparfait from passé composé • Vocabulary: location and description of home, including rooms, furniture, appliances Project: Video project using home vocabulary words and student creativity Project: Quand j’étais jeune – book describing student’s youth (using both imparfait and passé composé) Project: Essay recounting a past event Leçons 21-24 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Unité 6 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay 3rd Quarter: Continuation of Unité 6 Unité 7 – Soyez à la mode! Students will be able to talk about clothes, shop for clothes; Students will also be able to compare people and things by learning: • Common and irregular adverbs; how to form them • Numbers 100-1,000,000 • Ordinal numbers (first, second, third), ways to compare items • Review of irregular adjectives beau, nouveau, vieux • Vocabulary: clothes, colors, fabrics, designs, materials, clothing stores, sizes, looks, prices Leçons 25-28 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: Videotaped in-class skits – clothing store, runway models, red-carpet award show Project: “Super superlatives” Unité 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, speaking, objective questions, essays, reading comprehension 4th Quarter: Unité 8 – Bonnes vacances! Students will be able to discuss vacation plans and travel arrangements, in the present and in the future; Students will be able to discuss what they would do under certain circumstances by learning: • Useful verbs: recevoir, apercevoir • Vocabulary: foreign countries, camping equipment, destinations, travel documents • Use of si and quand clauses • The future and conditional verb tenses • Verbs followed by infinitives Leçons 29-32 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions Project: What I will do this summer (future tense) Project: If I were rich, etc. – oral presentation using the conditional tense

Unité 8 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay Film – TBD A French film will be shown and discussed in class Assessment: TBD Final Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading comprehension Various in-class celebrations for French holidays will also occur throughout the school year. Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral exams Interdisciplinary activities Simulations / role-playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/diaries Objective tests/quizzes Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year exam Final exam Homework * See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Homework Tests Quizzes Projects Class participation / conduct

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Course Name:

French 4


Level: Honors

Points:

5

Discovering French Rouge

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Review of Year 3 Material: Reprise A: Greetings. Free time and leisure: daily activities and tastes. Food and drinks. At the restaurant. Reprise B: Weekends and vacation. Talking about the past, using the passé composé. Describing what was happening in the past using the “imparfait.” Reprise C: Reading for understanding and pleasure. Imagining an end to a story. Expressing opinions. Unité 1. Physical descriptions. Talking about clothing styles. Clothes and accessories. Describing morning routines. Reflexive verbs in the present tense. Daily routines. Reflexive verbs. Using reflexive verbs in the “passé composé” tense. Taking about health and feelings. Ask someone how they feel. Describing someone’s state or condition. Impressionist paintings and artists. 2nd Quarter: Unité 2 Domestic work. Expressing obligation and necessity with > + subjunctive. The formation of the subjunctive. How to ask for help, accept and refuse, give an excuse, thank someone. Saying what you want other people to do. The subjunctive after “vouloir que.” Medieval chivalry legends. Unité 3 Talking about vacation in the past using the “passé composé” and “imparfait” tenses. Telling an anecdote. Telling a story. Talking about how to protect the environment. Talking about the weather. Introduction of the “passé simple” tense. Great landmarks of French history (1543-1715). Unité 4 Shopping at the stationary store and at the post office: revision of pronouns “Y” and “EN” to talk about places and things. Expressing indefinite quantities. At the hairdresser’s: revision of pronouns “LE,” “LA,” “LES,” “LUI,” and “LEUR.” The order of pronouns. Services at the shoe-repair store, the photographer’s and the cleaner’s. The “faire + infinitive” clause to get something done. 3rd Quarter: Unité 5 Traveling. Passport control at the customs: expressions with the negative form . At the travel agency, at the airport, at the train station: the future tense and related expressions of travel. Expressing a condition. French history (1715-1870)

Unité 6 At the hotel. Where to stay. Comparing. Using the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. How to ask for services. French history (1870-now) Unité 7 Talking about health and illnesses. At the doctor’s, at the dentist’s. Using the subjunctive after “craindre.” Expressing concern, feelings and emotions. Expressing doubt with the subjunctive. 4th Quarter: Unité 8 Meetings in town. How to set up an appointment. Expressing hypotheses with “si + imparfait.” The conditional with “si” in the past and in the present. The French West Indies. Caribbean francophone literature. Unité 9 Talking about family and friends. How to respond to somebody’s feelings: feeling sorry for, congratulating and comforting someone. Reflexive verbs expressing reciprocation. Complex clauses with the relative pronoun “dont.” French-speaking Africa. Unité 10 Talking about studies and jobs. Looking for a job. Subjunctive clauses. *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy:

Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero. A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons. Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native speakers. Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading. Tests (oral and written): Quizzes (oral or written): Homework, including projects and research papers: Oral expression and participation:

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Course Name:

French 4

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: En Bonne Forme Novel: L’Enfant Noir (by African author Camara Laye.) The author’s childhood in colonial Africa.

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: In each chapter, students will study a text which is an excerpt from a piece of literature: novel, play, or poem. At the stage, students are expected to develop an analytical understanding of the text. They will be asked to find the feelings and ideas expressed and say how the writer conveys these ideas or feelings. They will acquire the necessary vocabulary to comment on the author’s device and writing technique. They should be able to comment on what they have read expressing their opinion and giving adequate arguments. They will acquire the necessary vocabulary to comment on the author’s device and writing technique. They will also develop their own writing techniques following step by step strategies to write long, complex and well-structured texts. We will also work at trying to develop imagination. Finally, students should be by the end of the first semester feel comfortable enough with written French to read a novel for pleasure. The topics and related vocabulary and grammatical structures and tenses which will be reviewed or expanded are as follows: Chapitres 1, 2, 3, and 4: At the supermarket: food and shopping. Eating habits. Studies and school. Relationships and responsibilites. Pets and animals. Present, passé composé, imperfect and pluperfect tenses + the imperative. 2nd Quarter: Chapitres 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9: Electronic equipment, the pharmacy, illnesses, at the doctor’s. Cooking and entertaining. The car, on the road, catastrophes. “Passé simple,” nouns and adjectives, articles, comparative and superlative forms. Negatives. 3rd Quarter: Chapitres 10, 11, 12, and 13: Giving/asking opinons and preferences. Surveys, weights, and measures, jobs, school and punishments, youth culture, sports and clothing. Interrogatives, personal pronouns, reflexive structures, the infinitive. 4th Quarter: Chapitres 14, 15, 16, and 17:

Love and romance, family, social problems, religion and marriage. Future tenses and conditional. *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero. A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons. Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native speakers. Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading. Tests (oral and written): Quizzes (oral or written): Homework, including projects and research papers: Oral expression and participation:

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Course Name:

French 5


Level: Standard

Points:

5

Discovering French Rouge

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Review of Year 3 Material: Reprise A: Greetings. Free time and leisure: daily activities and tastes. Food and drinks. At the restaurant. Reprise B: Weekends and vacation. Talking about the past, using the passé composé. Describing what was happening in the past using the “imparfait.” Reprise C: Reading for understanding and pleasure. Imagining an end to a story. Expressing opinions. Unité 1. Physical descriptions. Talking about clothing styles. Clothes and accessories. Describing morning routines. Reflexive verbs in the present tense. Daily routines. Reflexive verbs. Using reflexive verbs in the “passé composé” tense. Taking about health and feelings. Ask someone how they feel. Describing someone’s state or condition. Impressionist paintings and artists. 2nd Quarter: Unité 2 Domestic work. Expressing obligation and necessity with > + subjunctive. The formation of the subjunctive. How to ask for help, accept and refuse, give an excuse, thank someone. Saying what you want other people to do. The subjunctive after “vouloir que.” Medieval chivalry legends. Unité 3 Talking about vacation in the past using the “passé composé” and “imparfait” tenses. Telling an anecdote. Telling a story. Talking about how to protect the environment. Talking about the weather. Introduction of the “passé simple” tense. Great landmarks of French history (1543-1715). Unité 4 Shopping at the stationary store and at the post office: revision of pronouns “Y” and “EN” to talk about places and things. Expressing indefinite quantities. At the hairdresser’s: revision of pronouns “LE,” “LA,” “LES,” “LUI,” and “LEUR.” The order of pronouns. Services at the shoe-repair store, the photographer’s and the cleaner’s. The “faire + infinitive” clause to get something done.

3rd Quarter: Unité 5 Traveling. Passport control at the customs: expressions with the negative form . At the travel agency, at the airport, at the train station: the future tense and related expressions of travel. Expressing a condition. French history (1715-1870) Unité 6 At the hotel. Where to stay. Comparing. Using the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. How to ask for services. French history (1870-now) Unité 7 Talking about health and illnesses. At the doctor’s, at the dentist’s. Using the subjunctive after “craindre.” Expressing concern, feelings and emotions. Expressing doubt with the subjunctive. 4th Quarter: Unité 8 Meetings in town. How to set up an appointment. Expressing hypotheses with “si + imparfait.” The conditional with “si” in the past and in the present. The French West indies. Caribeean francophone literature. Unité 9 Talking about family and friends. How to respond to somebody’s feelings: feeling sorry for, congratulating and comforting someone. Reflexive verbs expressing reciprocation. Complex clauses with the relative pronoun “dont.” French-speaking Africa. Unité 10 Talking about studies and jobs. Looking for a job. Subjunctive clauses.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes

Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero. A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons. Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native speakers. Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading. Tests (oral and written): Quizzes (oral or written): Homework, including projects and research papers: Oral expression and participation:

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Course Name:

French 5

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: En Bonne Forme L’Enfant Noir (by African author Camara Laye.) The author’s childhood in colonial Africa.

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Novel: In each chapter, students will study a text which is an excerpt from a piece of literature: novel, play, or poem. At the stage, students are expected to develop an analytical understanding of the text. They will be asked to find the feelings and ideas expressed and say how the writer conveys these ideas or feelings. They will acquire the necessary vocabulary to comment on the author’s device and writing technique. They should be able to comment on what they have read expressing their opinion and giving adequate arguments. They will acquire the necessary vocabulary to comment on the author’s device and writing technique. They will also develop their own writing techniques following step by step strategies to write long, complex and well-structured texts. We will also work at trying to develop imagination. Finally, students should be by the end of the first semester feel comfortable enough with written French to read a novel for pleasure. The topics and related vocabulary and grammatical structures and tenses which will be reviewed or expanded are as follows: Chapitres 1, 2, 3, and 4: At the supermarket: food and shopping. Eating habits. Studies and school. Relationships and responsibilites. Pets and animals. Present, passé composé, imperfect and pluperfect tenses + the imperative. 2nd Quarter: Chapitres 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9: Electronic equipment, the pharmacy, illnesses, at the doctor’s. Cooking and entertaining. The car, on the road, catastrophes. “Passé simple,” nouns and adjectives, articles, comparative and superlative forms. Negatives. 3rd Quarter: Chapitres 10, 11, 12, and 13: Giving/asking opinons and preferences. Surveys, weights, and measures, jobs, school and punishments, youth culture, sports and clothing. Interrogatives, personal pronouns, reflexive structures, the infinitive. 4th Quarter: Chapitres 14, 15, 16, and 17: Love and romance, family, social problems, religion and marriage.

Future tenses and conditional. *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero. A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons. Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native speakers. Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading. Tests (oral and written): Quizzes (oral or written): Homework, including projects and research papers: Oral expression and participation:

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Course Name:

French 5

Level: Advanced (AP)

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Une Fois Pour Toutes • AP French : Preparing for the Language Examination • L’Etranger, Albert Camus • Astérix le Gaulois, René Goscinny • Various French films • Various French short stories and poems • Vocabulary lists Syllabus: Conducted entirely in French, the course focuses on expanding oral proficiency and writing skills through discussions, essays and oral presentations. In addition, there is a thorough review of grammatical structure. Reading comprehension skills and vocabulary are expanded and developed through the use of literature and diverse authentic readings. As students will be taking the Advanced Placement exam in May, the course will also focus on preparing for the exam. 1st Quarter Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 4, 5, 6 • Review of the subjonctif, including tenses and how to avoid it • Review of pronoms compléments and pronoms accentués • Review of possessive and demonstrative adjectives Exams: leçons 4, 5, 6 Vocabulary lists: 40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including furniture, clothing, animals Assessment: weekly quizzes Literature: L’Etranger, Albert Camus Students will read novel both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters and themes will occur in class Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions AP Practice: Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary completions, speaking exercises and essays taken from AP text. Additional in-class practice for the SAT II test will occur, based on students’ needs. Articles: Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine article of their choice. Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary

2nd Quarter: Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 7, 8 • Review of interrogative expressions, including adverbs, adjectives and pronouns • Review of relative pronouns and the use of demonstrative pronouns with relative pronouns Exams: leçons 7, 8 Vocabulary lists: 40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including technology, reading materials, sports. Assessment: weekly quizzes Literature: various sources Students will read several short stories, articles and/or poems both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters and themes will occur in class Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions AP Practice: Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary Articles: Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine article of their choice. Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary Film: Students will view a French classic or modern film (TBD) and will discuss plot, themes, historical significance and cultural aspects Assessment: Writing assignment, exam Mid-Year Exam: speaking, listening, objective questions, essays 3rd Quarter: Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 11, 12 • Review of the negative – various expressions, when to use them, multiple negations • Review of adjectives, adverbs, the comparative and superlative • Review of prepositions and conjunctions • Review of the infinitive and the present participle Exams: leçons 11, 12 Vocabulary lists: 40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including travel, the media, university life Assessment: weekly quizzes Literature: French novel TBD Students will read novel both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters and themes will occur in class Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions

AP Practice: Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary completions, speaking exercises and essays taken from AP text. Articles: Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine article of their choice. Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary 4th Quarter: AP Practice: Intensive in- and out-of-class practice exercises, including several full-length practice exams. Students will focus on improving their performance on the speaking section, as well as working on their essay-writing abilities. French grammatical structure: Students will prepare class presentation – and corresponding exam – regarding specific grammatical topic. Assessment: Oral presentation, written quiz Vocabulary lists: 40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including environment, politics. Assessment: weekly quizzes Literature: Astérix le Gaulois, René Goscinny Students will read comic book both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters, themes and the history of the French comic book will occur in class Project: Students will create mini comic-book Exams: objective and essay questions Articles: Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine article of their choice. Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary Grading Policy: Une Fois Pour Toutes / AP quizzes: Vocabulary quizzes: Literature quizzes / writing assignment: Article presentation: Participation / conduct:

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Italian Syllabi

Course Name:

Italian 1

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Oggi in Italia, “78” edition Amsco Workbook

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Lezione 1 Singular forms of nouns The indefinite article Plural forms of nouns A casual meeting Piazzas in Italy What is it? A classroom Numbers from 0 to 10 Assessment Tool: Exam 1 1. 2. 3. 4.

Vocabulary Quiz Direct Translations Map Quiz Exam lesson 1 a. Open ended questions b. Vocabulary translations

Lezione 2 Che ora è? C’è, ci sono, and ecco What’s new? Education in Italy Numbers from 11 to 30 How much is…? Assessment Tool: Exam 2 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Mathematical problems – in quiz form 3. Exam 2 a. Open-ended questions b. Vocabulary translations c. Number translations

Lezione 3

Points:

5

Singular forms of the definite article The preposition di + name Subject pronouns The infinitive form The present tense of regular –are verbs A questionnaire Family ties in Italy The family and relatives Assessment Tool: Exam 3 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Project – Family Tree Oral presentation 3. Exam 3 a. Open-ended questions b. Fill-ins c. Verb fill-ins d. Verb conjugations Lezione 4 Present tense of essere Plural forms of the definite article Use of the definite article with titles Irregular nouns What are you doing tonight? Public telephoning in Italy The city Assessment Tool: Exam 4

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Exam Lesson 4—with partner a. Vocabulary fill—ins b. Definite article “T” chart c. Verb section d. Oral questions 2nd Quarter: Lezione 5 Present tense of regular –ere verbs Agreement of descriptive adjectives Position of descriptive adjectives in noun phrases What will the couple have? The Italian bar Personal characteristics

Assessment Tool: Exam 5 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Original dialogue “In the Café” 3. Exam 5 a. Verb section b. Open-ended questions Lezione 6 Present tense of avere Asking questions in Italian An appointment for Sunday evening Luigi Pirandello The days of the week and the dates of the month The months of the year Assessment Tool: Exam 6 1. Vocabulary Quiz – Translations 2. Quiz on Rome video 3. Exam 6 a. open-ended questions b. vocabulary section – translations c. verb section – fill – ins d. oral questions Lezione 7 Possessive adjectives Possessive adjectives with nouns referring to relatives At Porta Portese Shopping at Porta Portese The clothes The colors Assessment Tool: Exam 7 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Word Problems 3. Exam 7 a. vocabulary translations/ fill- ins b. Role playing – “In the Store” (with notes) c. Open-ended questions d. Oral questions

Lezione 8 Prepositional contractions Special meaning of da The demonstrative adjectives questo and quello The adjective bello Can you give me a ride? Getting a drivers license Do you drive? Assessment Tool: Exam 8 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Quiz on the history of Italy 3. Exam 8 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Open-ended questions c. Oral questions d. True and false Lezione 9 Present tense of regular –ire verbs Demonstrative pronouns questo and quello The same old government! The carta bollata Numbers from 31 to 100 Assessment Tools:

•

Exam 9

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Exam lesson 9 a. grammar fill-ins b. vocabulary fill-ins c. oral questions Midterm Exam 1-9 • Oral questions • Verb fill-ins • Map questions • Multiple choice • Essay • True and false

3rd Quarter: Lezione 10

Direct object pronouns Irregular –are verbs andare, dare, stare Vote! The Italian political system The seasons of the year What’s the weather like? Temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit Assessment Tool: Exam 10 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Weather poster 3. Exam 10 a. Vocabulary b. Oral questions c. Grammar fill-ins d. Open-ended question – Political Systems in Italy Lezione 11 Plural of nouns and adjectives in –co and –ca Plural of nouns and adjectives in –go and –ga Negative expressions Have a good trip! The Italian railroad system Do you travel often? Assessment Tool: Exam 11 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Video – The Good Traveler – Short quiz 3. Exam 11 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations b. Grammar fill-ins c. Cultural questions – The Railroad System in Italy 4. Oral Presentation - Opera Lezione 12 The perfect present tense with avere The perfect present tense with essere Perugia The Umbrian region of Italy The cardinal points Assessment Tool: Exam 12 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Amsco geography quiz – Perugia 3. Exam 12

a. Vocabulary fill-ins, direct translations b. Grammar fill-ins, questions – past tense c. Cultural questions – open-ended – Umbria

4th Quarter: Lezione 13 Irregular past participles Possessive pronouns Da with expressions of time The irregular verbs bere and dire For how long are you in Rome? The parks in Rome Gardens and parks Assessment Tool: Exam 13 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Video quiz – Rome 3. Exam 13 a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, direct translations b. Grammar fill-ins, sentence building – Past tense

Lezione 14 Reflexive structures Reflexives with reciprocal meaning Reflexive structures with parts of the body and articles of clothing The irregular verbs venire and uscire A trip I Castelli Romani Agriculture Assessment Tool: Exam 14 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Quiz – Daily Routine 3. Exam 14 a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, translations b. Grammar fill-ins c. Short paragraph with notes – My Daily Routine Lezione 15 The future tense Verbs with irregular future stems The future tense after quando, appena, and se The future of conjecture or probability

Agreement of past participles with preceding direct object pronouns Weekend on the snow Skiing in Italy Sport Assessment Tool: Exam 15 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Short Quiz on Renaissance Art 3. Exam 15 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations b. Grammar fill-ins – future tense c. Open-ended questions 4. Cooperative Learning Project – sports Lezione 16 Indirect object pronouns The irregular verb fare Nouns ending in –cia and –gia The strike Nationalization of industry in Italy A voyage abroad Assessment Tool:

Exam 16 Final Exam 10-16

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Take home Project – My Dream Vacation 3. Take Home EXAM 16

Final Exam 10-16 • • • • • • • •

Oral Questions Verb fill-ins Verb chart creations Map questions Topical essays True and false Open-ended questions Translations

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics

Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: 1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam 2) *Exams are given after each unit. 3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade 4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student 5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent 6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments. Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are checked each term.

Course Name:

Italian 1

Level: Standard



Vocabulary Quiz Direct Translations Map Quiz Exam lesson 1 a. Open ended questions b. Vocabulary translations


Lezione 3

Points:

5

Singular forms of the definite article The preposition di + name Subject pronouns The infinitive form The present tense of regular –are verbs A questionnaire Family ties in Italy The family and relatives Assessment Tool: Exam 3 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Project – Family Tree Oral presentation 3. Exam 3 a. Open-ended questions b. Fill-ins c. Verb fill-ins d. Verb conjugations Lezione 4 Present tense of essere Plural forms of the definite article Use of the definite article with titles Irregular nouns What are you doing tonight? Public telephoning in Italy The city Assessment Tool: Exam 4

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Exam Lesson 4—with partner a. Vocabulary fill—ins b. Definite article “T” chart c. Verb section d. Oral questions 2nd Quarter: Lezione 5 Present tense of regular –ere verbs Agreement of descriptive adjectives Position of descriptive adjectives in noun phrases What will the couple have? The Italian bar Personal characteristics

Assessment Tool: Exam 5 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Original dialogue “In the Café” 3. Exam 5 a. Verb section b. Open-ended questions Lezione 6 Present tense of avere Asking questions in Italian An appointment for Sunday evening Luigi Pirandello The days of the week and the dates of the month The months of the year Assessment Tool: Exam 6 1. Vocabulary Quiz – Translations 2. Quiz on Rome video 3. Exam 6 a. open-ended questions b. vocabulary section – translations c. verb section – fill – ins d. oral questions Lezione 7 Possessive adjectives Possessive adjectives with nouns referring to relatives At Porta Portese Shopping at Porta Portese The clothes The colors Assessment Tool: Exam 7 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Word Problems 3. Exam 7 a. vocabulary translations/ fill- ins b. Role playing – “In the Store” (with notes) c. Open-ended questions d. Oral questions

Lezione 8 Prepositional contractions Special meaning of da The demonstrative adjectives questo and quello The adjective bello Can you give me a ride? Getting a drivers license Do you drive? Assessment Tool: Exam 8 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Quiz on the history of Italy 3. Exam 8 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Open-ended questions c. Oral questions d. True and false Lezione 9 Present tense of regular –ire verbs Demonstrative pronouns questo and quello The same old government! The carta bollata Numbers from 31 to 100 Assessment Tools:

•

Exam 9

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Exam lesson 9 a. grammar fill-ins b. vocabulary fill-ins c. oral questions Midterm Exam 1-9 • Oral questions • Verb fill-ins • Map questions • Multiple choice • Essay • True and false

3rd Quarter: Lezione 10

Direct object pronouns Irregular –are verbs andare, dare, stare Vote! The Italian political system The seasons of the year What’s the weather like? Temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit Assessment Tool: Exam 10 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Weather poster 3. Exam 10 a. Vocabulary b. Oral questions c. Grammar fill-ins d. Open-ended question – Political Systems in Italy Lezione 11 Plural of nouns and adjectives in –co and –ca Plural of nouns and adjectives in –go and –ga Negative expressions Have a good trip! The Italian railroad system Do you travel often? Assessment Tool: Exam 11 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Video – The Good Traveler – Short quiz 3. Exam 11 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations b. Grammar fill-ins c. Cultural questions – The Railroad System in Italy 4. Oral Presentation - Opera Lezione 12 The perfect present tense with avere The perfect present tense with essere Perugia The Umbrian region of Italy The cardinal points Assessment Tool: Exam 12 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Amsco geography quiz – Perugia 3. Exam 12

a. Vocabulary fill-ins, direct translations b. Grammar fill-ins, questions – past tense c. Cultural questions – open-ended – Umbria

4th Quarter: Lezione 13 Irregular past participles Possessive pronouns Da with expressions of time The irregular verbs bere and dire For how long are you in Rome? The parks in Rome Gardens and parks Assessment Tool: Exam 13 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Video quiz – Rome 3. Exam 13 a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, direct translations b. Grammar fill-ins, sentence building – Past tense

Lezione 14 Reflexive structures Reflexives with reciprocal meaning Reflexive structures with parts of the body and articles of clothing The irregular verbs venire and uscire A trip I Castelli Romani Agriculture Assessment Tool: Exam 14 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Quiz – Daily Routine 3. Exam 14 a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, translations b. Grammar fill-ins c. Short paragraph with notes – My Daily Routine Lezione 15 The future tense Verbs with irregular future stems The future tense after quando, appena, and se The future of conjecture or probability

Agreement of past participles with preceding direct object pronouns Weekend on the snow Skiing in Italy Sport Assessment Tool: Exam 15 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Short Quiz on Renaissance Art 3. Exam 15 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations b. Grammar fill-ins – future tense c. Open-ended questions 4. Cooperative Learning Project – sports Lezione 16 Indirect object pronouns The irregular verb fare Nouns ending in –cia and –gia The strike Nationalization of industry in Italy A voyage abroad Assessment Tool:


1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Take home Project – My Dream Vacation 3. Take Home EXAM 16

Final Exam 10-16 • • • • • • • •


*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics

Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice. 3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.

Italian 1

Course Name:

Level: Honors



Honors*

Vocabulary Quiz Direct Translations Map Quiz Exam lesson 1 a. Open ended questions b. Vocabulary translations c. Map identification of provinces


Lezione 3 Singular forms of the definite article

Points:

5

The preposition di + name Subject pronouns The infinitive form The present tense of regular –are verbs A questionnaire Family ties in Italy The family and relatives Assessment Tool: Exam 3 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Project – Family Tree Oral presentation 3. Exam 3 a. Open-ended questions b. Fill-ins c. Verb fill-ins d. Verb conjugations Honors* e. Short essay on the Italian Family Lezione 4 Present tense of essere Plural forms of the definite article Use of the definite article with titles Irregular nouns What are you doing tonight? Public telephoning in Italy The city Assessment Tool: Exam 4

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Exam Lesson 4—with partner a. Vocabulary fill—ins b. Definite article “T” chart c. Verb section d. Oral questions Honors* e. Crossword puzzle 2nd Quarter: Lezione 5 Present tense of regular –ere verbs Agreement of descriptive adjectives Position of descriptive adjectives in noun phrases What will the couple have? The Italian bar Personal characteristics

Assessment Tool: Exam 5 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Original dialogue “In the Café” 3. Exam 5 a. Verb section b. Open-ended questions Honors* c. Personal dossier using adjectives in chapter four Lezione 6 Present tense of avere Asking questions in Italian An appointment for Sunday evening Luigi Pirandello The days of the week and the dates of the month The months of the year Assessment Tool: Exam 6 1. Vocabulary Quiz – Translations 2. Quiz on Rome video 3. Exam 6 a. open-ended questions b. vocabulary section – translations c. verb section – fill – ins d. oral questions Honors* e. Poster on seasons/ months Lezione 7 Possessive adjectives Possessive adjectives with nouns referring to relatives At Porta Portese Shopping at Porta Portese The clothes The colors Assessment Tool: Exam 7 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Word Problems 3. Exam 7 a. vocabulary translations/ fill- ins b. Role playing – “In the Store” (with notes) c. Open-ended questions d. Oral questions Honors* e. Memorized dialogue “In the Store”

Lezione 8

Prepositional contractions Special meaning of da The demonstrative adjectives questo and quello The adjective bello Can you give me a ride? Getting a drivers license Do you drive? Assessment Tool: Exam 8 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Quiz on the history of Italy 3. Exam 8 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Open-ended questions c. Oral questions d. True and false Honors* e. Amsco Quiz on the Italian Government

Lezione 9 Present tense of regular –ire verbs Demonstrative pronouns questo and quello The same old government! The carta bollata Numbers from 31 to 100 Assessment Tools:

•

Honors*

Exam 9

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Exam lesson 9 a. grammar fill-ins b. vocabulary fill-ins c. oral questions Midterm Exam 1-9 • Oral questions • Verb fill-ins • Map questions • Multiple choice • Essay • True and false Take home essay

3rd Quarter: Lezione 10 Direct object pronouns Irregular –are verbs andare, dare, stare

Vote! The Italian political system The seasons of the year What’s the weather like? Temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit Assessment Tool: Exam 10 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Weather poster 3. Exam 10 a. Vocabulary b. Oral questions c. Grammar fill-ins d. Open-ended question – Political Systems in Italy Honors* e. Topical composition – The Seasons Lezione 11 Plural of nouns and adjectives in –co and –ca Plural of nouns and adjectives in –go and –ga Negative expressions Have a good trip! The Italian railroad system Do you travel often? Assessment Tool: Exam 11 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Video – The Good Traveler – Short quiz 3. Exam 11 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations b. Grammar fill-ins c. Cultural questions – The Railroad System in Italy 4. Oral Presentation - Opera Honors* 5. Partnered dialogue – My Trip Lezione 12 The perfect present tense with avere The perfect present tense with essere Perugia The Umbrian region of Italy The cardinal points Assessment Tool: Exam 12 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Amsco geography quiz – Perugia 3. Exam 12 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, direct translations

Honors*

b. Grammar fill-ins, questions – past tense c. Cultural questions – open-ended – Umbria d. Short essay – Umbria

4th Quarter: Lezione 13 Irregular past participles Possessive pronouns Da with expressions of time The irregular verbs bere and dire For how long are you in Rome? The parks in Rome Gardens and parks Assessment Tool: Exam 13 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Video quiz – Rome 3. Exam 13 a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, direct translations b. Grammar fill-ins, sentence building – Past tense Honors* c. Short paragraph on Rome – with notes Lezione 14 Reflexive structures Reflexives with reciprocal meaning Reflexive structures with parts of the body and articles of clothing The irregular verbs venire and uscire A trip I Castelli Romani Agriculture Assessment Tool: Exam 14

Honors*

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Quiz – Daily Routine 3. Exam 14 a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, translations b. Grammar fill-ins c. Short paragraph with notes – My Daily Routine 4. Take home essay – Castelli Romani – with notes Lezione 15 The future tense Verbs with irregular future stems The future tense after quando, appena, and se The future of conjecture or probability Agreement of past participles with preceding direct object pronouns Weekend on the snow

Skiing in Italy Sport Assessment Tool: Exam 15 1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Short Quiz on Renaissance Art 3. Exam 15 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations b. Grammar fill-ins – future tense c. Open-ended questions Honors * d. Short essay with notes – My favorite sport 4. Cooperative Learning Project – sports Lezione 16 Indirect object pronouns The irregular verb fare Nouns ending in –cia and –gia The strike Nationalization of industry in Italy A voyage abroad Assessment Tool:

Honors*

1. 2. 3. 4.

Vocabulary Quiz Take home Project – My Dream Vacation Take Home EXAM 16 Presentation – My Dream Vacation

Final Exam 10-16 • • • • • • • •


*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Oral Exams


Map illustrations Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Course Name:

Italian 2

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Prego, An Invitation to Italian Amsco Workbook

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Capitolo 1 Nouns: classes and number Indefinite article and buono Subject pronouns and the present tense of avere Idiomatic expressions with avere Arriving in Italy Italy Assessment Tool: Exam 1 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Exam 1 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Open-ended questoins c. Grammar and verb fill-ins Capitolo 2 Adjectives Present tense of essere C’è and com’è Definite article Bello and quello The typical Italian “Typical” Italians Assessment Tool: Exam 2 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Exam 2 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Open-ended questions c. Grammar and verb fill-ins d. Notebook check Capitolo 3 Present tense of verbs in –are Andare, dare, fare, and stare The time Possessive adjectives

Points:

5

Studying in Italy Instruction in Italy Assessment Tool:

Exam 3 Directed topical composition

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Exam 3 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. word definitions Italian to English c. Grammar and verb fill-ins 2nd Quarter:

Capitolo 4 Present tense of verbs in –ere and –ire Dire, uscire, and venire; dovere, potere, and volere Present tense + da + expressions of time Interrogatives Interests and pastimes Television, newspapers, and magazines What are you doing tonight? Public telephoning in Italy The city Assessment Tool: Exam 4 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Partner quiz 3. Exam 4 a. vocabulary quiz b. grammar and verb fill-ins c. word scramble Capitolo 5 Preposizioni articolate The passato prossimo with avere The passato prossimo with essere Lasciare, partire, uscire, and andare via Are we having coffee? The bar Assessment Tool:

Exam 5

1. Vocabulary quiz – creatin a menu 2. Video quiz – Rome 3. Exam 5 a. vocabulary fill-ins

b. grammar and verb fill-ins Capitolo 6 Direct object pronouns Conoscere and sapere Indirect object pronouns Piacere Agreement of participle in the passato prossimo Ready at the table! Have a good meal! Assessment Tool:

Exam 6 Oral dossier presentation

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Dialogue – original At the Bar 3. Exam 6 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Verb and grammar fill-ins c. Open-ended questions Midterm Prego Lessons 1-6 • Oral questions • Multiple choice • Verb and grammar fill-ins • Map questions from Amsco workbook • Cultural open-ended questions • Short topical paragraph 3rd Quarter:

Capitolo 7 Reflexive verbs Reciprocal construction Possessives with terms of family Numbers greater than 100 Always the same old life… Everyday life Assessment Tool:

Exam 7 Directed topical composition

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Oral Presentation – My Daily Routine (with notes) 3. Exam 7 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations b. Open-ended fill-ins c. Grammar and structure fill-ins, chart building

Capitolo 8 The imperfect tense The imperfect v. the passato prossimo The pluperfect tense Dire, parlare, and raccontare Suffixes for nouns and adjectives How many of you are in the family? The Italian family Assessment Tool: Exam 8 1. 2. 3. 4.

Vocabulary quiz Portfolio – Family Tree Project Map work Exam 8 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, sentence building b. Grammar and structure fill-ins c. Open-ended questions 5. Presentation and short paper on music 4th Quarter:

Capitolo 9 Disjunctive pronouns Comparatives Superlatives Irregular comparatives and superlatives Long live sport! Sport and free time Assessment Tools: Exam 9 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Open notebook test – Regions of Italy 3. Exam 9 a. Vocabulary quiz b. Open-ended questions c. Grammar and structure fill-ins Capitolo 10 Simple future tense Special uses of the future Future perfect tense Uses of definite articles (review) Dates Vacation at the sea or in the mountains? Vacation: everyone to the sea?

Assessment Tool:


1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Amsco – geography worksheet with partner 3. Exam 10 a. Vocabulary sentence building b. Oral questions c. Grammar and structure fill-ins d. Oral presentation – My Dream Vacation Final Exam 7-10 • Oral questions • Grammar and structure fill-ins • Word problems • Sentence building • Translations • Open-ended questions • Map questions • Original dialogue Honors* Take home essay

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Role playing Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Attendance

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: 1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam 2) *Exams are given after each unit. 3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade 4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student

5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent 6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments. Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are checked each term.

Course Name:

Italian 2

Level: Honors

Texts/Instructional Materials: Prego, An Invitation to Italian Amsco Workbook

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Capitolo 1 Nouns: classes and number Indefinite article and buono Subject pronouns and the present tense of avere Idiomatic expressions with avere Arriving in Italy Italy Assessment Tool: Exam 1 with short writing sample 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Exam 1 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Open-ended questoins c. Grammar and verb fill-ins Honors* d. Short paragraph – My city Capitolo 2 Adjectives Present tense of essere C’è and com’è Definite article Bello and quello The typical Italian “Typical” Italians Assessment Tool: Exam 2 with short writing sample 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Exam 2 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Open-ended questions c. Grammar and verb fill-ins d. Notebook check Honors* e. Short essay on the Typical Italian Capitolo 3 Present tense of verbs in –are Andare, dare, fare, and stare

Points:

5

The time Possessive adjectives Studying in Italy Instruction in Italy Assessment Tool:

Exam 3 with short writing sample Directed topical composition

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Exam 3 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. word definitions Italian to English c. Grammar and verb fill-ins Honors* d. Essay – My Typical Day 2nd Quarter:

Capitolo 4 Present tense of verbs in –ere and –ire Dire, uscire, and venire; dovere, potere, and volere Present tense + da + expressions of time Interrogatives Interests and pastimes Television, newspapers, and magazines What are you doing tonight? Public telephoning in Italy The city Assessment Tool: Exam 4 with short writing sample 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Partner quiz 3. Exam 4 a. vocabulary quiz b. grammar and verb fill-ins c. word scramble Honors* d. Original dialogue Capitolo 5 Preposizioni articolate The passato prossimo with avere The passato prossimo with essere Lasciare, partire, uscire, and andare via Are we having coffee? The bar Assessment Tool:


1. Vocabulary quiz – creatin a menu 2. Video quiz – Rome 3. Exam 5 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. grammar and verb fill-ins Honors* c. Oral presentation Italian television Capitolo 6 Direct object pronouns Conoscere and sapere Indirect object pronouns Piacere Agreement of participle in the passato prossimo Ready at the table! Have a good meal! Assessment Tool:

Exam 6 with short writing sample Oral dossier presentation

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Dialogue – original At the Bar 3. Exam 6 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Verb and grammar fill-ins c. Open-ended questions Honors* d. Poster – Three Meals and a Snack Midterm Prego Lessons 1-6 • Oral questions • Multiple choice • Verb and grammar fill-ins • Map questions from Amsco workbook • Cultural open-ended questions • Short topical paragraph Honors* Original dialogue 3rd Quarter:

Capitolo 7 Reflexive verbs Reciprocal construction Possessives with terms of family Numbers greater than 100 Always the same old life… Everyday life Assessment Tool:


1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Oral Presentation – My Daily Routine (with notes) 3. Exam 7 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations b. Open-ended fill-ins c. Grammar and structure fill-ins, chart building Honors* d. Topical Essay – My School Day Capitolo 8 The imperfect tense The imperfect v. the passato prossimo The pluperfect tense Dire, parlare, and raccontare Suffixes for nouns and adjectives How many of you are in the family? The Italian family Assessment Tool:


1. 2. 3. 4.

Vocabulary quiz Portfolio – Family Tree Project Map work Exam 8 a. Vocabulary fill-ins, sentence building b. Grammar and structure fill-ins c. Open-ended questions Honors* d. Short Essay – The Italian Family 5. Presentation and short paper on music 4th Quarter:

Capitolo 9 Disjunctive pronouns Comparatives Superlatives Irregular comparatives and superlatives Long live sport! Sport and free time Assessment Tools: Exam 9 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Open notebook test – Regions of Italy 3. Exam 9 a. Vocabulary quiz b. Open-ended questions c. Grammar and structure fill-ins Honors* d. Topical Essay – Sports

Capitolo 10 Simple future tense Special uses of the future Future perfect tense Uses of definite articles (review) Dates Vacation at the sea or in the mountains? Vacation: everyone to the sea? Assessment Tool:


1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Amsco – geography worksheet with partner 3. Exam 10 a. Vocabulary sentence building b. Oral questions c. Grammar and structure fill-ins d. Oral presentation – My Dream Vacation Honors* e. Original dialogue – In the Mountains

Final Exam 7-10 • Oral questions • Grammar and structure fill-ins • Word problems • Sentence building • Translations • Open-ended questions • Map questions • Original dialogue Honors* Take home essay

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Role playing Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers

Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Attendance *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: 1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam 2) *Exams are given after each unit. 3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade 4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student 5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent 6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments. Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are checked each term.

Course Name:

Italian 3

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Oggi in Italia, edition 6 Amsco Workbook Graded Italian Reader Selected videos and movies

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Lezione 1 Personal pronouns Present tense of essere Present tense of avere Genders of nouns and the indefinite article What is your name? School in Italy Numbers from 21 to 100 Useful items Assessment Tool: Exam 1 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Geography quiz 3. Exam 1 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Multiple choice c. Open-ended questions d. Fill-ins – number 0-100 Lezione 2 Plural of nouns The definite article Di + name to express possession And who are you? The Italian university Teaching materials What time is it? Assessment Tool: Exam 2 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Exam 2 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. grammar and verb fill-ins c. open-ended questions

Points:

5

Lezione 3 Present tense of regular verbs in –are Simple prepositions Article prepositionns C’è, ci sono, ecco What do you do for fun? The Italian bar The city Expressions with avere Assessment Tool:

Exam 3

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Presentation – Italian Education 3. Exam 3 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. oral questions c. grammar and verb fill-ins d. open-ended questions 2nd Quarter:

Lezione 4 Present tense of regular verbs in –ere Formulating questions Irregular verbs dare, fare, stare What will the couple take? Italian surnames The days of the week Some expressions of time Assessment Tool: Exam 4 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Quiz - The Provinces 3. Exam 4 a. vocabulary – sentence building b. verb and grammar fill-ins c. open-ended questions Lezione 5 Agreement of adjective qualifiers Position of adjectives with nouns Present tense of regular verbs in –ire Irregular verbs andare and venire At a masked ball Personal characteristics Other personal characteristics

Assessment Tool:

Exam 5

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Adjective quiz 3. Exam 5 – Take Home Lezione 6 Passato prossimo with avere Passato prossimo with essere Irregular past participles Irregular verbs bere, dire, uscire At the pizzeria with friends Young Italians The seasons and months of the year Some expressions of past time Assessment Tool:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Exam 6 Midterm exam 1-6

Vocabulary quiz Poster – Seasons Exam Reader Exam 6 a. vocabulary quiz b. verb and grammar fill-ins c. open-ended questions

Midterm Oggi Lessons 1-6 • Oral question • Vocabulary fill-ins • True and false • Multiple choice • Translations • Essay (directed) • Dialogue – Choice of Topic 3rd Quarter:

Lezione 7 Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns questo and quello Reflexive verbs Tu, noi, voi imperative of regular verbs The imperative of seven irregular verbs The open-air market The local market Numbers from 100 on Foods, vegetables, and fruits

Assessment Tool:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Exam 7 Term paper on Renaissance Art

Notebook check Map work and quiz Vocabulary quiz Exam 7 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Open-ended questions c. Grammar multiple choice

Lezione 8 Dovere, potere, and volere Possessive adjectives Direct object pronouns Agreement of the past participle with direct object pronouns A dinner with the family The Italian family The family and relatives Do you travel? Assessment Tool:

Exam 8

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Oral presentation – The Family 3. Exam 8 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Multiple choice c. True and false fill-ins d. Grammar fill-ins Lezione 9 The imperfect tense Negative expressions Disjunctive pronouns Possessive pronouns A year abroad Learning Italian in Italy What is the weather like? Some expressions of time with ogni, volta, di, tutti Assessment Tool: Exam 9 1. 2. 3. 4.

Vocabulary quiz Oral presentation – My Youth Video quiz on the Cinque-Terra Exam 9

a. b. c. d.

Vocabulary sentence building Grammar fill-ins Open-ended questions Take home dialogue – A Semester in Siena

Lezione 10 Difference between the imperfect and the passato prossimo Plural of some nouns and adjectives Sapere and conoscere An elegant life Italian fashion Clothing and fabrics Colors Assessment Tool:

Exam 10

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Geography folder check 3. Exam 10 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Grammar fill-ins c. Multiple choice 4th Quarter:

Lezione 11 Indirect object pronouns Constructions with piacere Imperative with pronouns lei and loro The white weekend Skiing in Italy The human body Useful personal objects Assessment Tools: Exam 11 1. Notebook check 2. Vocabulary quiz 3. Exam 11 a. Vocabulary matching b. Open-ended c. Grammar and structure fill-ins Lezione 12 The simple future tense Uses of the future tense Pluperfect tense Who’s playing? Sports in Italy

Sports Assessment Tool:

Exam 12

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Poster – Parts of the Body 3. Exam 12 a. Vocabulary sentence building b. Multiple choice – Premonte and Torino c. Grammar and structure fill-ins Lezione 13 The conditional tense Combined pronouns Two special meanings of da (time and place) Reflexive verbs with a meaning of reciprocity Many happy returns! The Italian gourmet Foods and dishes Vendors and stores Assessment Tool:


1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Oral quiz on culture 3. Exam 13 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Grammar and structure fill-ins c. Open-ended questions Final Exam 7-13 • Oral questions • Translations • Open-ended questions • Multiple choice • Original dialogue *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Role playing Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes

Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Attendance


Course Name:

Italian 3

Level: Honors

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Oggi in Italia, edition 6 Amsco Workbook Graded Italian Reader Selected videos and movies

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Lezione 1 Personal pronouns Present tense of essere Present tense of avere Genders of nouns and the indefinite article What is your name? School in Italy Numbers from 21 to 100 Useful items Assessment Tool: Exam 1 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Geography quiz 3. Exam 1 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Multiple choice c. Open-ended questions d. Fill-ins – number 0-100 Honors* e. Original poster and presentation – The Classroom Lezione 2 Plural of nouns The definite article Di + name to express possession And who are you? The Italian university Teaching materials What time is it? Assessment Tool: Exam 2 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Exam 2 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. grammar and verb fill-ins c. open-ended questions

5

Honors*

d. topical composition – Bologna

Lezione 3 Present tense of regular verbs in –are Simple prepositions Article prepositionns C’è, ci sono, ecco What do you do for fun? The Italian bar The city Expressions with avere Assessment Tool:

Exam 3 Directed composition—La Mia Città

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Presentation – Italian Education 3. Exam 3 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. oral questions c. grammar and verb fill-ins d. open-ended questions Honors* e. short dialogue – The Italian Bar 2nd Quarter:

Lezione 4 Present tense of regular verbs in –ere Formulating questions Irregular verbs dare, fare, stare What will the couple take? Italian surnames The days of the week Some expressions of time Assessment Tool: Exam 4 1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Quiz - The Provinces 3. Exam 4 a. vocabulary – sentence building b. verb and grammar fill-ins c. open-ended questions Honors* d. Creating a Menu

Lezione 5 Agreement of adjective qualifiers Position of adjectives with nouns

Present tense of regular verbs in –ire Irregular verbs andare and venire At a masked ball Personal characteristics Other personal characteristics Assessment Tool:

1. 2. 3. Honors* 4.

Exam 5 Composition—Una carta alla mia amica

Vocabulary quiz Adjective quiz Exam 5 – Take Home Dialogue with cartoon pictures

Lezione 6 Passato prossimo with avere Passato prossimo with essere Irregular past participles Irregular verbs bere, dire, uscire At the pizzeria with friends Young Italians The seasons and months of the year Some expressions of past time Assessment Tool:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Honors*

Vocabulary quiz Poster – Seasons Exam Reader Exam 6 a. vocabulary quiz b. verb and grammar fill-ins c. open-ended questions d. short essay – yesterday – past tense

Midterm Oggi Lessons 1-6 • Oral question • Vocabulary fill-ins • True and false • Multiple choice • Translations • Essay (directed) • Dialogue – Choice of Topic 3rd Quarter:

Exam 6 Midterm exam 1-6

Lezione 7

Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns questo and quello Reflexive verbs Tu, noi, voi imperative of regular verbs The imperative of seven irregular verbs The open-air market The local market Numbers from 100 on Foods, vegetables, and fruits Assessment Tool:

Exam 7 Term paper on Renaissance Art A dialogue—La Spesa

1. 2. 3. 4.

Notebook check Map work and quiz Vocabulary quiz Exam 7 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Open-ended questions c. Grammar multiple choice Honors* d. Treasure Hunt using command forms Lezione 8 Dovere, potere, and volere Possessive adjectives Direct object pronouns Agreement of the past participle with direct object pronouns A dinner with the family The Italian family The family and relatives Do you travel? Assessment Tool:

Exam 8

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Oral presentation – The Family 3. Exam 8 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Multiple choice c. True and false fill-ins d. Grammar fill-ins Lezione 9 The imperfect tense Negative expressions Disjunctive pronouns Possessive pronouns

A year abroad Learning Italian in Italy What is the weather like? Some expressions of time with ogni, volta, di, tutti Assessment Tool: Exam 9 1. 2. 3. 4.

Vocabulary quiz Oral presentation – My Youth Video quiz on the Cinque-Terra Exam 9 a. Vocabulary sentence building b. Grammar fill-ins c. Open-ended questions d. Take home dialogue – A Semester in Siena


Exam 10

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Geography folder check 3. Exam 10 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Grammar fill-ins c. Multiple choice Honors* d. Essay on Italian Fashion 4th Quarter:

Lezione 11 Indirect object pronouns Constructions with piacere Imperative with pronouns lei and loro The white weekend Skiing in Italy The human body Useful personal objects Assessment Tools: Exam 11

1. Notebook check 2. Vocabulary quiz 3. Exam 11 a. Vocabulary matching b. Open-ended c. Grammar and structure fill-ins Honors* d. Thematic composition – La Moda Lezione 12 The simple future tense Uses of the future tense Pluperfect tense Who’s playing? Sports in Italy Sports Assessment Tool:

Exam 12

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Poster – Parts of the Body 3. Exam 12 a. Vocabulary sentence building b. Multiple choice – Premonte and Torino c. Grammar and structure fill-ins Honors* d. original dialogue – My Ski Trip Lezione 13 The conditional tense Combined pronouns Two special meanings of da (time and place) Reflexive verbs with a meaning of reciprocity Many happy returns! The Italian gourmet Foods and dishes Vendors and stores Assessment Tool:


1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Oral quiz on culture 3. Exam 13 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Grammar and structure fill-ins c. Open-ended questions Honors* d. Directed writing samples – Gli Sport

Final Exam 7-13 • Oral questions • Translations • Open-ended questions • Multiple choice • Original dialogue • **Directed composition (s) *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Role playing Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Attendance


Course Name:

Italian 4

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Oggi in Italia, edition 6 Selected videos and movies Reader Racconi Simpatici Literature text Ritratto dell’Italia Amsco workbook

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Lezione 5 Agreement of adjective qualifiers Position of adjectives with nouns Present tense of regular verbs in –ire Irregular verbs andare and venire At a masked ball Personal characteristics Other personal characteristics Assessment Tool:

Exam 5

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Quiz sentence building 3. Exam 5 – take home a. vocabulary sentence builing b. essay - The Perfect Friend c. verbs – multiple choice Lezione 6 Passato prossimo with avere Passato prossimo with essere Irregular past participles Irregular verbs bere, dire, uscire At the pizzeria with friends Young Italians The seasons and months of the year Some expressions of past time Assessment Tool:

Exam 6

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Poster presentation – the Four seasons 3. Exam 6 a. oral questions b. vocabulary word problems c. grammar multiple choice

Points:

5

Lezione 7 Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns questo and quello Reflexive verbs Tu, noi, voi imperative of regular verbs The imperative of seven irregular verbs The open-air market The local market Numbers from 100 on Foods, vegetables, and fruits Assessment Tool:

Exam 7 Directed composition—La Liguria

1. 2. 3. 4.

Notebook check Map work and quiz Command forms quiz Exam 7 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. open-ended questions c. grammar multiple choice 5. Treasure Hunt using command forms 2nd Quarter:


Exam 8

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Oral presentation – The Family Tree 3. Exam 8 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. open-ended questions c. grammar fill-ins

Lezione 9 The imperfect tense Negative expressions

Disjunctive pronouns Possessive pronouns A year abroad Learning Italian in Italy What is the weather like? Some expressions of time with ogni, volta, di, tutti Assessment Tool: Exam 9 1. 2. 3. 4.

Vocabulary quiz Oral presentation – My Youth Video quiz on The Cinque Terra Exam 9 a. vocabulary sentence building b. grammar fill-ins c. open-ended questions


Exam 10 Midterm Exam 5-10

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Notebook check 3. Exam 10 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. grammar fill-ins c. multiple choice Midterm Exam Lessons 5-10 • Oral questions • Translations • Open-ended questions • Multiple choice • Original dialogue 3rd Quarter:

Lezione 11 Indirect object pronouns

Constructions with piacere Imperative with pronouns lei and loro The white weekend Skiing in Italy The human body Useful personal objects Assessment Tools: Exam 11 1. Notebook check 2. Vocabulary quiz 3. Exam 11 a. Vocabulary matching b. Open-ended c. Grammar and structure fill-ins Lezione 12 The simple future tense Uses of the future tense Pluperfect tense Who’s playing? Sports in Italy Sports Assessment Tool:

Exam 12

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Poster – Parts of the Body 3. Exam 12 a. Vocabulary sentence building b. Multiple choice – Premonte and Torino c. Grammar and structure fill-ins Lezione 13 The conditional tense Combined pronouns Two special meanings of da (time and place) Reflexive verbs with a meaning of reciprocity Many happy returns! The Italian gourmet Foods and dishes Vendors and stores Assessment Tool: 1. Vocabulary quiz

Exam 13

2. Oral quiz on culture 3. Exam 13 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Grammar and structure fill-ins c. Open-ended questions Lezione 14 Present subjunctive tense: verbs that express desire, will, and hope Irregular verbs in the present subjunctive Subjunctive tense with impersonal expressions The news of today Radio and television in Italy Countries and capitals of Europe Radio and television Assessment Tool:

Exam 14

1. Map Quiz 2. Renaissance Art Project 3. Esame 14 – Take Home a. Directed compositions b. Map assignment 4th Quarter:

Lezione 15 Subjunctive tense with expressions of emotion, doubt, or conviction Past subjunctive tense Subjunctive tense after conjunctions What’s playing? Music and youths Musical instruments Prefixes in-, s-, dis-, and riAssessment Tools:

Exam 15 Italian oral presentation—Opera

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Esame 15 – Oral Presentation – Opera 3. Video Quiz – Opera/Contemporary Music

Lezione 16 Imperfect subjunctive tense Pluperfect subjunctive tense Sentences introduced by if Past conditional tense

And after the degree? Italian students and work Trades, professions, and other occupations The world of work Assessment Tool:

Exam 16

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Quiz – Composition on the Italian student 3. Esame 16 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Grammar and structure fill-ins c. Open-ended questions Lezione 17 Comparative of equality Comparative of majority and minority Progressive tenses Adverbs of time, place, fashion, and quantity In search of an apartment Italian newspapers The house Furniture and appliances Assessment Tool:

Exam 17 Final term paper—La Commedia Divina

1. Project – My Dream House ( to include oral presentation) 2. Quiz on the subjuctive a. Fill-ins b. Sentence Building 3. Esame 17 a. Vocabulary Matching b. Grammar and structure fill-ins c. Open – ended questions d. Quiz on map work Final Exam • Term paper and oral presentation – La Commedia Divina

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects

Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Role playing Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Course Name:

Italian 4

Level: Honors

Texts/Instructional Materials: Oggi in Italia, edition 6 Selected videos and movies Reader Racconi Simpatici Literature text Ritratto dell’Italia Amsco workbook

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Lezione 5 Agreement of adjective qualifiers Position of adjectives with nouns Present tense of regular verbs in –ire Irregular verbs andare and venire At a masked ball Personal characteristics Other personal characteristics Assessment Tool:

Exam 5

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Quiz sentence building 3. Exam 5 – take home a. vocabulary sentence builing b. essay - The Perfect Friend c. verbs – multiple choice Honors* d. essay on the Italian Heritage Lezione 6 Passato prossimo with avere Passato prossimo with essere Irregular past participles Irregular verbs bere, dire, uscire At the pizzeria with friends Young Italians The seasons and months of the year Some expressions of past time Assessment Tool:

Exam 6

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Poster presentation – the Four seasons 3. Exam 6 a. oral questions b. vocabulary word problems

Points:

5

Honors*

c. grammar multiple choice d. short paragraph – MY SCHOOL LIFE

Lezione 7 Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns questo and quello Reflexive verbs Tu, noi, voi imperative of regular verbs The imperative of seven irregular verbs The open-air market The local market Numbers from 100 on Foods, vegetables, and fruits Assessment Tool:

Exam 7 Directed composition—La Liguria

1. 2. 3. 4.

Notebook check Map work and quiz Command forms quiz Exam 7 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. open-ended questions c. grammar multiple choice 5. Treasure Hunt using command forms

2nd Quarter:


Exam 8

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Oral presentation – The Family Tree 3. Exam 8 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. open-ended questions c. grammar fill-ins Honors* d. essay on travel – My Trip Lezione 9 The imperfect tense

Negative expressions Disjunctive pronouns Possessive pronouns A year abroad Learning Italian in Italy What is the weather like? Some expressions of time with ogni, volta, di, tutti Assessment Tool:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Honors*

Exam 9 A postcard—La Mia Vacanza

Vocabulary quiz Oral presentation – My Youth Video quiz on The Cinque Terra Exam 9 a. vocabulary sentence building b. grammar fill-ins c. open-ended questions d. original dialogue – A Semester in Siena


Exam 10 Midterm Exam 5-10

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Notebook check 3. Exam 10 a. vocabulary fill-ins b. grammar fill-ins c. multiple choice Honors* d. essay on Italian Fashion Midterm Exam Lessons 5-10 • Oral questions • Translations • Open-ended questions • Multiple choice • Original dialogue

Honors* 3rd Quarter:

Directed composition

Lezione 11 Indirect object pronouns Constructions with piacere Imperative with pronouns lei and loro The white weekend Skiing in Italy The human body Useful personal objects Assessment Tools: Exam 11 1. Notebook check 2. Vocabulary quiz 3. Exam 11 a. Vocabulary matching b. Open-ended c. Grammar and structure fill-ins Honors* d. Thematic composition – La Moda Lezione 12 The simple future tense Uses of the future tense Pluperfect tense Who’s playing? Sports in Italy Sports Assessment Tool:

Exam 12

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Poster – Parts of the Body 3. Exam 12 a. Vocabulary sentence building b. Multiple choice – Premonte and Torino c. Grammar and structure fill-ins Honors* d. original dialogue – My Ski Trip Lezione 13 The conditional tense Combined pronouns Two special meanings of da (time and place) Reflexive verbs with a meaning of reciprocity Many happy returns!

The Italian gourmet Foods and dishes Vendors and stores Assessment Tool:

Exam 13 Oral presentation—Il Mio Dossier

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. Oral quiz on culture 3. Exam 13 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Grammar and structure fill-ins c. Open-ended questions Honors* d. Directed writing samples – Gli Sport Lezione 14 Present subjunctive tense: verbs that express desire, will, and hope Irregular verbs in the present subjunctive Subjunctive tense with impersonal expressions The news of today Radio and television in Italy Countries and capitals of Europe Radio and television Assessment Tool:

Exam 14

1. Map Quiz 2. Renaissance Art Project 3. Esame 14 – Take Home a. Directed compositions b. Map assignment 4th Quarter:

Lezione 15 Subjunctive tense with expressions of emotion, doubt, or conviction Past subjunctive tense Subjunctive tense after conjunctions What’s playing? Music and youths Musical instruments Prefixes in-, s-, dis-, and riAssessment Tools:

Exam 15 Italian oral presentation—Opera

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Esame 15 – Oral Presentation – Opera 3. Video Quiz – Opera/Contemporary Music

*Honors 4. Term Paper – Topic: Giuseppe Verdi Lezione 16 Imperfect subjunctive tense Pluperfect subjunctive tense Sentences introduced by if Past conditional tense And after the degree? Italian students and work Trades, professions, and other occupations The world of work Assessment Tool:

Exam 16

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Quiz – Composition on the Italian student 3. Esame 16 a. Vocabulary fill-ins b. Grammar and structure fill-ins c. Open-ended questions *Honors d. Topical Composition – My Future Job/ Profession Lezione 17 Comparative of equality Comparative of majority and minority Progressive tenses Adverbs of time, place, fashion, and quantity In search of an apartment Italian newspapers The house Furniture and appliances Assessment Tool:

Exam 17 Final term paper and oral presentation—La Commedia Divina Ritratto dell’Italia Exam Exam—Italian Directors 1. Project – My Dream House ( to include oral presentation) 2. Quiz on the subjuctive a. Fill-ins b. Sentence Building 3. Esame 17 a. Vocabulary Matching b. Grammar and structure fill-ins c. Open – ended questions d. Quiz on map work

*Honors

e. Topical composition – Italy and Europe

Final Exam • Term paper and oral presentation – La Commedia Divina • **Oral Presentation – Italian Literature

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Role playing Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Latin Syllabi

Course Name: Latin 1

Level: Standard

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Our Latin Heritage Book I Approximately 25 of the 60 units will be covered during this course. Selected readings and worksheets from other sources

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction to the pronunciation of classical Latin. An overview of the influence of the classical languages on the development of English. An introduction to the case system. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Note: A comprehensive quiz requires the accurate spelling of Latin forms and the listing of all their possible meanings. In addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in logically applying their knowledge of forms and principles of grammar in declining, conjugating, and translating. First declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. The irregular verb sum. Assessed by a quiz on the conjugation of the irregular verb sum in the present indicative. An introduction to regular verbs. The present tense of the first conjugation. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Major test on Units I-V. This will assess the students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating from Latin into English as well as English into Latin. Second conjugation verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units I-V At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

2nd Quarter: Research papers. The imperfect tense of regular verbs and sum. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Second declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Adjective-Noun Agreement. Assessed by a quiz involving declining noun-adjective phrases. The Roman House. Assessed by a matching quiz. Major test on Units VI-X. This will assess the students' knowledge of the vocabulary and principles of grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. The future tense and the imperative mood of verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. The principal parts and the perfect tense of verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the principal parts of all the verbs learned to date, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Midyear Examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and historical concepts presented in the course to date. Their skill in translating sentences and longer passages also will be assessed. Assessment Tools: Midyear Examination Major test on Units VI-X At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Research Papers Class Participation Homework

3rd Quarter: The pluperfect and future perfect tenses of verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Interrogative pronouns and adjectives. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the declension and translation of the interrogative pronoun,

and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. The irregular verb possum. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the irregular verb possum in all six tenses of the indicative voice, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Major test on Units XIII-XVIII. This will assess the student's knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. Preparation for the National Latin Exam. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units XIII-XVIII At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

4th Quarter: Field trip to the Strand Theater. The infinitive as object and subject. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivaties presented in the unit. Major test on Units XIX-XXI. This will assess the students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. Third declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, forms, and English derivatives presented in each unit. Third declension adjectives. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Final Examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and historical concepts presented in the class. Their skill in translating sentences and longer passages also will be assessed. Assessment Tools: Final Examination Major Test on Units XIX-XXI At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Students should spend between thirty and forty-five minutes each night in preparing for class. Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, and oral and written reports when assigned. The midyear examination and the final examination count as one fourth of the grade for the second and fourth quarters. A major test counts four times as much as a quiz, and a written report counts three times as much as a quiz. Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining grades. Students must hand in assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.


Level: Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Our Latin Heritage Book I Approximately 30 of the 60 units will be covered during this course. Selected readings and worksheets from other sources

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction to the pronunciation of classical Latin. An overview of the influence of the classical languages on the development of English. An introduction to the case system. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, English derivatives, and grammar presented in the unit. Note: A comprehensive quiz requires the accurate spelling of Latin forms and the listing of all their possible meanings. In addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in logically applying their knowledge of forms and principles of grammar in declining, conjugating, and translating. First declension nouns. Assessed by comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. The irregular verb sum. Assessed by a quiz on the conjugation of sum in the present tense. An introduction to regular verbs. The present tense of the first conjugation. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Major test on Units I-V. The test assesses the students' knowledge of vocabulary and the case system. There are also sentences to translate from Latin into English and English into Latin. Second conjugation verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. The imperfect tense of regular verbs and sum. Assessed by a comprhensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units I-V At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation

Homework

2nd Quarter: First research papers. Second declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar,and English derivatives presented in the unit. Adjective-Noun Agreement. Assessed by a quiz involving declining adjective and noun phrases. The Roman House. Assessed by a matching quiz. Major test on Units VI-X. This will assess the students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. The future tense and the imperative mood of verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. The principal parts and the perfect system of verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the principal parts of all the verbs presented to date in the course and the other a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary and English derivatives presented in the unit. Review for midyear examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, English derivataives, and cultural and historical concepts presented to date in the class. Their skill in translating sentences as well as longer passages also will be assessed. Assessment Tools: Midyear Examination Major test on Units VI-X At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Research Papers Class Participation Homework

3rd Quarter: Interrogative pronouns and adjectives. Assessed by two quizzes: one requiring students to produce the forms and meanings of the interrogative pronoun and the other assessing their knowledge of the vocabulary and English derivatives presented in the unit. The irregular verb possum. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the verb possum in all six tenses of the indicative mood and the other on the vocabulary and English derivatives presented in the unit.

The infinitive as object and subject. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Major test on Units XV-XX. Students will be tested on their knowledge of the vocabulary and forms presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. Third declension nouns. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the declension of third declension nouns and the other on the vocabulary and English derivatives presented in the unit. Preparation for the National Latin Exam. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units XV-XX At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

4th Quarter: Third declension adjectives. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Major test on Units XXI-XXV. This tests the students on their knwledge of the vocabulary and forms presented in these units and their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. Field trip to the Strand Theater. Second research papers. Personal and reflexive pronouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Possessive adjectives. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Intensive pronouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. The demonstrative is. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the declension and meanings of the pronoun is and the other on the vocabulary and English derivatives presented in the unit. The demonstratives hic, ille, and iste. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the forms of the demonstrative pronouns hic and ille and the other on the vocabulary and English derivatives presented in the unit. Final Examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and historical and

cultural concepts presented in the course. Their skill in translating sentences and longer passages also will be assessed. Assessment Tools: Final Examination Major test on Units XX-XXV At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Research Papers Class Participation Homework

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Students should spend between thirty and forty-five minutes each night in preparing for class. Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, and oral and written reports when assigned. The midyear examination and the final examination count as one fourth of the grade for the second and fourth quarters. A major test counts four times as much as a quiz, and a written report counts three times as much as a quiz. Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining grades. Students must hand in assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.


Level: Standard

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Our Latin Heritage Book I The second half of this book will be studied in this course. Selected readings and worksheets from other sources

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Thorough review of last year's work. The demonstratives is, hic, ille, iste, and idem. Assessed by two quizzes for each of these two units: one on the declension and translations of these demonstratives pronouns; the other on the vocabulary presented in each unit. Major test on Units XXVII-XXX. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units will be assessed as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. The passive voice of verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation and translation of passive verbs in the present, imperfect, and future tenses of the indicative mood; the other on the vocabulary presented in this unit. Third conjugation verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of third conjugation verbs in the indicative mood, and the other on the vocabulary and grammar presented in this unit. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units XXVII-XXX At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

2nd Quarter: First research papers (optional). Fourth conjugation verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of fourth conjugation verbs in the indicative mood, and the other on the vocabulary presented in the unit. Major test on Units XXXVI-XL. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar in these units will be assessed as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.

The relative pronoun. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the declension and translation of the relative pronoun, and the other on the vocabulary presented in this unit. Fourth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Note: A comprehensive quiz requires the accurate spelling of Latin forms and the listing of all their possible meanings. In addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in logically applying their knowledge of forms and principles of grammar in declining, conjugating, and translating. Midyear Examination. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and historical concepts presented in the class will be assessed as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. Assessment Tools: Midyear Examination Major test on Units XXX-XXXV Research Papers At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

3rd Quarter: Comparison of adjectives and adverbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Fifth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives in this unit. Major test on Units XLI-XLV. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. The perfect and future tenses of infinitives. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Indirect statement. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary , grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Preparation for the National Latin Exam. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units XL-XLV At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter

Class Participation Homework

4th Quarter: Field trip to Strand Theater. Second research papers (optional). Participles. Assessed by a major quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Major test on Units XLVI-L. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units will be assessed as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. The ablative absolute. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. The irregular verbs eo, volo, fero, and fio. Each unit in this section of the textbook will be assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of one of these irregular verbs, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Deponent verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. The present subjunctive. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the present subjunctive in all four conjugations, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Final Examination. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and historical concepts presented in the class will be assessed as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. Assessment Tools: Final Examination Major test on Units XLVI-L Research Papers At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics

Projects Notebooks Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research Papers Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Students are expected to spend between thirty and forty-five minutes each night in preparing for class. Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, homework, and oral and written reports when assigned. The midyear and final examinations count for one fourth of the grade of the second and fourth quarters. A major test counts four times as much as a quiz. The exams, tests, and quizzes of Standard students are graded somewhat less rigorously than those of students in Honors. Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining grades. Extra credit is given for optional assignments. Students must hand in all assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.


Level: Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Our Latin Heritage Book I The second half of this book will be studied in this course. Selected readings and worksheets from other sources

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Thorough review of last year's work. The demonstratives is, hic, ille, iste, and idem. Assessed by two quizzes for each of these two units: one on the declension and translations of these demonstratives pronouns; the other on the vocabulary presented in each unit. Major test on Units XXVII-XXX. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units will be assessed as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. The passive voice of verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation and translation of passive verbs in the present, imperfect, and future tenses of the indicative mood; the other on the vocabulary presented in this unit. Third conjugation verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of third conjugation verbs in the indicative mood, and the other on the vocabulary and grammar presented in this unit. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units XXVII-XXX At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

2nd Quarter: First research papers. Fourth conjugation verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of fourth conjugation verbs in the indicative mood, and the other on the vocabulary presented in the unit. Major test on Units XXXVI-XL. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar in these units will be assessed as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.

The relative pronoun. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the declension and translation of the relative pronoun, and the other on the vocabulary presented in this unit. Fourth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Note: A comprehensive quiz requires the accurate spelling of Latin forms and the listing of all their possible meanings. In addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in logically applying their knowledge of forms and principles of grammar in declining, conjugating, and translating.

Midyear Examination. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and historical concepts presented in the class will be assessed as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. Assessment Tools: Midyear Examination Major test on Units XXX-XXXV Research Papers At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

3rd Quarter: Comparison of adjectives and adverbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Fifth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives in this unit. Major test on Units XLI-XLV. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. The perfect and future tenses of infinitives. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Indirect statement. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary , grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Preparation for the National Latin Exam. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units XL-XLV

At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

4th Quarter: Field trip to Strand Theater. Second research papers. Participles. Assessed by a major quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Major test on Units XLVI-L. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units will be assessed as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. The ablative absolute. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. The irregular verbs eo, volo, fero, and fio. Each unit in this section of the textbook will be assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of one of these irregular verbs, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the unit. Deponent verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. The present subjunctive. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the present subjunctive in all four conjugations, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Final Examination. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and historical concepts presented in the class will be assessed as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages. Assessment Tools: Final Examination Major test on Units XLVI-L Research Papers At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

*Assessment Tools:

Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research Papers Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Students are expected to spend between thirty and forty-five minutes each night in preparing for class. Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, homework, and oral and written reports when assigned. The midyear and final examinations count for one fourth of the grade of the second and fourth quarters. A major test counts four times as much as a quiz, and a research paper counts three times as much as a quiz. Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining grades. Students must hand in assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.


Level: Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Our Latin Heritage Books I and II Selected readings and worksheets from other sources

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Reports on summer reading, Life in Ancient Rome, due. Review of last year's work. Comparison of adjectives and adverbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Note: A comprehensive quiz requires the accurate spelling of Latin forms and the listing of all their possible meanings. In addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in logically applying their knowledge of forms and principles of grammar in declining, conjugating, and translating. Fifth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Major test on Units XLI-XLV. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. The perfect and future tenses of infinitives. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units XLI-XLV Reports on summer reading At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

2nd Quarter: First research papers (optional).

Indirect statement. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Participles. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Major test on Units XLVI-L. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. The ablative absolute. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. The irregular verb eo. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the irregular verb eo, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Deponent verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Midyear Examination. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in the course to date as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. Assessment Tools: Midyear Examination Major test on Units XLVI-L Research Papers At least one extensive quiz on every unit studied during this quarter Class Participation Homework

3rd Quarter: The irregular verbs volo, fero, and fio. Assessed using two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the irregular verbs and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives contained in these units. Subjunctive clauses of purpose. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the present subjunctive in all four conjugations, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Test on Units LI-LV. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in

these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. Subjunctive clauses of result. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the present subjunctive and imperfect subjunctive of irregular verbs, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Preparation for the National Latin Exam. The students will study the uses of the gerund and the gerundive as well as conditional sentences. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units L-LV At least one extensive quiz on every unit studied during this quarter Class Participation Homework

4th Quarter: Field trip to the Strand Theater. Indirect question and the sequence of tenses. Assessed by quizzes on the conjugation of the perfect and pluperfect tenses of the subjunctive and on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in each unit. Major test on Units LVI-LX. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. Second research papers (optional). Introduction to the life and career of Julius Caesar. Translation of selected passages from Julius Caesar's Commentarii De Bello Gallico (Book 1). Assessed by frequent reading and vocabulary quizzes. Translation of selected passages from Plautus, Quintilian, Apuleius, St. Augustine, and Odo of Cerinton. Assessed by frequent reading and vocabulary quizzes as well as one translation test. Final Examination. The students' knowledge of the career of Julius Caesar and their skill in translating passages selected from the authors studied this term will be assessed.

Assessment Tools:

Final Examination Major test on Units LVI-LX Research Papers Translation test on assigned readings Quizzes on assigned readings Class Participation Homework

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Students are expected to spend thirty to forty-five minutes each night preparing for class. Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, homework, and oral and written reports when assigned. Midyear and final exams represent one fourth of the grade for the second and fourth quarters. A major test counts four times as much as a quiz. Students in Latin 3 Honors are given a somewhat wider choice of passages to translate on exams and tests than those in Latin 3 Advanced. Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining grades. Students receive extra credit for optional assignments. They must hand in all assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.


Level: Advanced

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Our Latin Heritage Books I and II Selected readings and worksheets from other sources

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Reports on summer reading, Life in Ancient Rome, due. Review of last year's work. Comparison of adjectives and adverbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Note: A comprehensive quiz requires the accurate spelling of Latin forms and the listing of all their possible meanings. In addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in logically applying their knowledge of forms and principles of grammar in declining, conjugating, and translating. Fifth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Major test on Units XLI-XLV. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. The perfect and future tenses of infinitives. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units XLI-XLV Reports on summer reading At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this quarter Class Participation Homework

2nd Quarter: First research papers.

Indirect statement. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Participles. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Major test on Units XLVI-L. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. The ablative absolute. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. The irregular verb eo. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the irregular verb eo, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Deponent verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Midyear Examination. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in the course to date as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. Assessment Tools: Midyear Examination Major test on Units XLVI-L Research Papers At least one extensive quiz on every unit studied during this quarter Class Participation Homework

3rd Quarter: The irregular verbs volo, fero, and fio. Assessed using two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the irregular verbs and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives contained in these units. Subjunctive clauses of purpose. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the present subjunctive in all four conjugations, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Test on Units LI-LV. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in

these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. Subjunctive clauses of result. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the conjugation of the present subjunctive and imperfect subjunctive of irregular verbs, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this unit. Preparation for the National Latin Exam. The students will study the uses of the gerund and the gerundive as well as conditional sentences. Assessment Tools: Major test on Units L-LV At least one extensive quiz on every unit studied during this quarter Class Participation Homework

4th Quarter: Field trip to the Strand Theater. Indirect question and the sequence of tenses. Assessed by quizzes on the conjugation of the perfect and pluperfect tenses of the subjunctive and on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in each unit. Major test on Units LVI-LX. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed. Second research papers. Introduction to the life and career of Julius Caesar. Translation of selected passages from Julius Caesar's Commentarii De Bello Gallico (Book 1). Assessed by frequent reading and vocabulary quizzes. Translation of selected passages from Plautus, Quintilian, Apuleius, St. Augustine, and Odo of Cerinton. Assessed by frequent reading and vocabulary quizzes as well as one translation test. Final Examination. The students' knowledge of the career of Julius Caesar and their skill in translating passages selected from the authors studied this term will be assessed.

Assessment Tools:

Final Examination Major test on Units LVI-LX Research Papers Translation test on assigned readings Quizzes on assigned readings Class Participation Homework

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Students are expected to spend thirty to forty-five minutes each night preparing for class. Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, homework, and oral and written reports when assigned. Midyear and final exams represent one fourth of the grade for the second and fourth quarters. A major test counts four times as much as a quiz, and a research paper counts three times as much as a quiz. Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining grades. Students must hand in assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.


Level: Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Our Latin Heritage Books III and IV The Millionaire's Dinner Party Notes from Selections From Vergil's Aeneid Books I, IV, VI Dido and Aeneas Selected readings, worksheets, and notes from other sources

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Assessment of summer reading, The Millionaire's Dinner Party, Chapters 1-5. Translate The Millionaire's Dinner Party. Students' work will be assessed by two major tests on the reading as well as by frequent vocabulary quizzes. The tests will assess the students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their skills in translating. The tests also will require the students to answer essay questions on various literary topics pertaining to the novel. Participate in the Boston University Latin Scholarship Competition.

Assessment Tools: Summer Reading Two major tests on The Millionaire's Dinner Party Quizzes on The Millionaire's Dinner Party Class Participation Homework

2nd Quarter: Finish translating The Millionaire's Dinner Party. Assessed by a several vocabulary quizzes as well as by a third test on the novel. Research paper (optional). Translate Cicero's First Oration Against Catiline. Midyear Examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their skill in translating passages from the First Oration Against Catiline. They

also will be assessed on their knowledge of the historical background of the speech.

Assessment Tools: Midyear Examination Major test on The Millionaire's Dinner Party Research Papers Quizzes on First Oration Against Catiline Class Participation Homework

3rd Quarter: Finish First Oration Against Catiline. A major test on this work will assess the students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their skill in translating. "It's your turn to teach!" Each student will prepare to teach one chapter from Sallust's Conspiracy of Catiline. Read selections from Oration For Archias and Oration Against Verres. Read selections from philosophical and ethical works of Cicero. These include De Re Publica, Tusculanae Disputationes, De Senectute, and De Amicitia. The students' work in this survey of Cicero's work will be assessed by translation and vocabulary quizzes as well as by a major test. Survey of other Latin prose authors. These include selections from Livy, Seneca the Younger, Quintilian, Tacitus, Pliny the Younger, St. Jerome, St. Augustine, and Boethius. The students' work in this survey of Latin authors will be assessed by translation and vocabulary quizzes as well as by a major test. Preparation for the National Latin Exam. Assessment Tools: Major test on First Oration Against Catiline Major test on survey of other works of Cicero Major test on survey of other Latin prose authors Quizzes on various works of literature Class Participation Homework

4th Quarter:

Field trip to the Strand Theater. Introduction to the life and career of Publius Vergilius Maro. Translation of passages from Books 1, 4, and 6 of Vergil's Aeneid. (These passages focus on the tragic love affair of Aeneas and Dido.) Lessons on dactylic hexameter, the meter of classical epic poetry. Scansion of selected verses from the Aeneid. (In scansion the feet, stressed syllables, and the main caesura of a verse are marked, as well as any instances of elision and prodelision.) Recitation from memory of a passage from the Aeneid. The student's work in the selections from the Aeneid will be assessed by vocabulary and translation quizzes as well as by two major tests. These tests will assess the students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their skills in translating. They will also assess the students' skill in the scansion and recitation of Latin epic poetry. In addition, the students will answer essay questions on various literary topics pertaining to the Aeneid.

Assessment Tools: Two major tests on the Aeneid (The recitation is a part of the second test.) Quizzes Class Participation Homework

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Objective Tests/Quizzes Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework


Students are expected to spend thirty to forty-five minutes each night preparing for class. Grades are based on the midyear exam, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, homework, and oral and written reports when assigned. The midyear exam represents one fourth of the grade of the second quarter. A major test counts four times as much as a quiz. Students in Latin 4 Honors are given a somewhat wider choice of passages to translate on exams and tests than those in Latin 4 Advanced. Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining grades. Students earn exta credit for the optional research paper. They must hand in all assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.


Level: Advanced

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Our Latin Heritage Books III and IV The Millionaire's Dinner Party Notes from Selections From Vergil's Aeneid Books I, IV, VI Dido and Aeneas Selected readings, worksheets, and notes from other sources

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Assessment of summer reading, The Millionaire's Dinner Party, Chapters 1-5. Translate The Millionaire's Dinner Party. Students' work will be assessed by two major tests on the reading as well as by frequent vocabulary quizzes. The tests will assess the students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their skills in translating. The tests also will require the students to answer essay questions on various literary topics pertaining to the novel. Participate in the Boston University Latin Scholarship Competition.

Assessment Tools: Summer Reading Two major tests on The Millionaire's Dinner Party Quizzes on The Millionaire's Dinner Party Class Participation Homework

2nd Quarter: Finish translating The Millionaire's Dinner Party. Assessed by a several vocabulary quizzes as well as by a third test on the novel. Research paper. Translate Cicero's First Oration Against Catiline. Midyear Examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their skill in translating

passages from the First Oration Against Catiline. They also will be assessed on their knowledge of the historical background of the speech.

Assessment Tools: Midyear Examination Major test on The Millionaire's Dinner Party Research Papers Quizzes on First Oration Against Catiline Class Participation Homework

3rd Quarter: Finish First Oration Against Catiline. A major test on this work will assess the students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their skill in translating. "It's your turn to teach!" Each student will prepare to teach one chapter from Sallust's Conspiracy of Catiline. Read selections from Oration For Archias and Oration Against Verres. Read selections from philosophical and ethical works of Cicero. These include De Re Publica, Tusculanae Disputationes, De Senectute, and De Amicitia. The students' work in this survey of Cicero's work will be assessed by translation and vocabulary quizzes as well as by a major test. Survey of other Latin prose authors. These include selections from Livy, Seneca the Younger, Quintilian, Tacitus, Pliny the Younger, St. Jerome, St. Augustine, and Boethius. The students' work in this survey of Latin authors will be assessed by translation and vocabulary quizzes as well as by a major test. Preparation for the National Latin Exam. Assessment Tools: Major test on First Oration Against Catiline Major test on survey of other works of Cicero Major test on survey of other Latin prose authors Quizzes on various works of literature Class Participation Homework

4th Quarter: Field trip to the Strand Theater. Introduction to the life and career of Publius Vergilius Maro. Translation of passages from Books 1, 4, and 6 of Vergil's Aeneid. (These passages focus on the tragic love affair of Aeneas and Dido.) Lessons on dactylic hexameter, the meter of classical epic poetry. Scansion of selected verses from the Aeneid. (In scansion the feet, stressed syllables, and the main caesura of a verse are marked, as well as any instances of elision and prodelision.) Recitation from memory of a passage from the Aeneid. The student's work in the selections from the Aeneid will be assessed by vocabulary and translation quizzes as well as by two major tests. These tests will assess the students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their skills in translating. They will also assess the students' skill in the scansion and recitation of Latin epic poetry. In addition, the students will answer essay questions on various literary topics pertaining to the Aeneid.

Assessment Tools: Two major tests on the Aeneid (The recitation is a part of the second test.) Quizzes Class Participation Homework

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Objective Tests/Quizzes Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework


Grading Policy: Students are expected to spend thirty to forty-five minutes each night preparing for class. Grades are based on the midyear exam, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, homework, and oral and written reports when assigned. The midyear exam represents one fourth of the grade of the second quarter. A major test counts four times as much as a quiz, and a research paper counts three times as much as a quiz. Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining grades. Students must hand in assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.

Mandarin Syllabi

Course Name:

Mandarin 1

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: 1. Integrated Chinese (Level 1, Part 1) and corresponding workbook 2. Selected audio-visual materials and Internet resources

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction: A. Chinese pronunciation Initials, finals, tones , , B. Introduction to Chinese writing system a. The formation of Chinese characters b. Basic Chinese radicals Assessment tools: • Language lab and oral exam on pinyin • Unit test: Chinese characters and radicals Unit 1: Greeting A. Classroom expressions B. Dialogue C. Culture: Mid-Autumn Festival Assessment tools • Dialogue presentation • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit test: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence translation

2nd Quarter: Unit 2: Family A. Culture: Chinese names B. Address and kin terms C. Project: family tree Assessment tools • Family tree project rubric • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit test: listening comprehension, open ended questions, and sentence translation Unit 3: Dates and Times A. Numbers 1

B. Dates and time expressions C. Culture: Traditional Chinese calendar and Western calendar www.smith.edu/~qchen) D. Project: Making a Chinese calendar E. Presentation: Time zones and time differences

(Web site:

Assessment tools • Project rubric • Presentation peer evaluation • Unit tests: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence structures

3rd Quarter: Unit 4: Hobbies A. Affirmative and negative sentence B. Word order C. Activities: a. Interview to find out your classmates' hobbies b. Writing and presentation: write up interview results and present in the class D. Webquest Chinese high school students and their hobbies Assessment tools • Project rubric • Webquest assessment • Presentation peer evaluation • Unit tests: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence structures Unit 5: Visiting Friends A. Preposition and Auxiliary Verb B. Holiday vocabulary C. Culture: Chinese New Year ( ) D. Activity: a. Creating and exchanging New Year's card b. Filed trip: Chinese New Year celebration Assessment tools • Project rubric • Field trip report assessment • Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, questions and answers, grammatical patterns

4th Quarter: Unit 6: Making Appointments A. Dialogue B. The preposition gei 2

C. The auxiliary verb yao/dei D. The directional complement Assessment tools • Role playing rubrics and video taping • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and sentence patterns Unit 7: Studying Chinese A. Descriptive complements B. Linguistic Knowledge a. characteristics of Chinese language b. Chinese writing system C. Cultural Knowledge a. Mandarin and other dialects (Cantonese…) b. Chinese and Asian Languages D. Webquest: Chinese language and dialects E. Poster Project/PowerPoint presentation: Chinese writing system Assessment tools • Project rubrics • Westquest self evaluation • Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and sentence patterns

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Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes

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Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Grading Policy 1. Daily attendance and participation: 20% 2. Homework: 10% 3. Quizzes and exams (written and oral), projects and presentations, and other assessment tools: 70% Both content and assessment tools are subject to modification in order to maximize student learning in foreign language classes.

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Course Name:

Mandarin 1

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: 1. Integrated Chinese (Level 1, Part 1) and corresponding workbook 2. Selected audio-visual materials and Internet resources

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction: A. Chinese pronunciation Initials, finals, tones , , B. Introduction to Chinese writing system a. The formation of Chinese characters b. Basic Chinese radicals Assessment tools: • Language lab and oral exam on pinyin • Unit test: Chinese characters and radicals Unit 1: Greeting A. Classroom expressions B. Dialogue C. Culture: Mid-Autumn Festival Assessment tools • Dialogue presentation • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit test: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence translation 2nd Quarter: Unit 2: Family A. Culture: Chinese names B. Address and kin terms C. Project: family tree Assessment tools • Family tree project rubric • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit test: listening comprehension, open ended questions, and sentence translation Unit 3: Dates and Times A. Numbers B. Dates and time expressions C. Culture: Traditional Chinese calendar and Western calendar www.smith.edu/~qchen) D. Project: Making a Chinese calendar E. Presentation: Time zones and time differences

(Web site:

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Assessment tools • Project rubric • Presentation peer evaluation • Unit test and mid-year examination: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence structures 3rd Quarter: Unit 4: Hobbies A. Affirmative and negative sentence B. Word order C. Activities: a. Interview to find out your classmates' hobbies b. Writing and presentation: write up interview results and present in the class D. Webquest Chinese high school students and their hobbies Assessment tools • Project rubric • Webquest assessment • Presentation peer evaluation • Unit tests: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence structures Unit 5: Visiting Friends A. Preposition and Auxiliary Verb B. Holiday vocabulary C. Culture: Chinese New Year ( ) D. Activity: a. Creating and exchanging New Year's card b. Filed trip: Chinese New Year celebration Assessment tools • Project rubric • Field trip report assessment • Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, questions and answers, grammatical patterns Unit 6: Making Appointments A. Dialogue B. The preposition gei C. The auxiliary verb yao/dei D. The directional complement Assessment tools • Role playing rubrics and video taping • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and sentence patterns 4th Quarter: Unit 7: Studying Chinese A. Descriptive complements 2

B. Linguistic Knowledge a. characteristics of Chinese language b. Chinese writing system C. Cultural Knowledge a. Mandarin and other dialects (Cantonese…) b. Chinese and Asian Languages D. Webquest: Chinese language and dialects E. Poster Project/PowerPoint presentation: Chinese writing system Assessment tools • Project rubrics • Westquest self evaluation • Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and sentence patterns Unit 8: School Life A. Time-When expressions B. Culture: Chinese educational system C. Research project: Chinese high schools (from Internet or library) Assessment tools • Project rubrics • Westquest self evaluation • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit test and final examination: Oral exam, listening comprehension, open-ended questions, paragraph writing, and grammatical patterns *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance

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Course Name:

Mandarin 2

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: 1. Integrated Chinese (Level 1, Part 2) and corresponding workbook 2. Selected multimedia materials, Internet resources, and cultural reading

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Unit 9: Shopping A. Chinese money ( : , , ) B. List current exchange rate and present in class. A. Culture and Communities: Chinese American heritage B. Role playing: Shopping Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Webquest self-evaluation • Unit tests: language lab and listening comprehension, speaking tests Unit 10: Talking about the Weather A. Four seasons in traditional Chinese calendar A. Fahrenheit and Celsius B. Writing: Assessment tools • Writing rubrics • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and sentence structures Unit 11: Transportation A. Topic-Comment sentences B. Map of China ( , , ) C. Digital virtual tour to China D. Project: Transportation in China Assessment tools • Project self-evaluation • Map illustrations • Unit test: Oral exam, listening comprehension, open-ended questions, paragraph writing, and grammatical patterns nd 2 Quarter: Unit 12: Dining A. Culture: Chinese cuisine B. Food presentation with recipes C. Words and their stories (media: DVD, reading materials) D. Role playing: ordering and serving food 1

Assessment tools: • Oral exams: dialogues • Journal/diaries • Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions Unit 13: At the Library A. Time-duration expressions and the measure word B. Catalogue and index systems in Chinese libraries C. Field trip and follow-up discussion: Chinese collection of books in Chinese at HarvardYanching Library D. Reading: stories about early Chinese books E. Short Chinese poems Assessment tools: • Oral exams: dialogues • Filed trip assessment: Chinese book catalogues, index systems • Unit test and mid-year examination: reading comprehension, paragraph writing, openended questions, sentence translation 3rd Quarter: Unit 14: Asking Direction A. Vocabulary and sentence structures a. Direction and location words b. Comparative sentences B. Culture: Chinese city maps C. Role playing: asking and giving directions Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Take home writing assignments • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 15: Birthday Party A. indicating an action in progress B. Writing: short composition : My birthday C. Word riddles D. Traditional Chinese music and musical instruments (media: DVD, CD, pictures) Assessment tools: • Take home writing assignments • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 16: Seeing a Doctor A. Sentence structures a. Pivotal sentences b. Questions with / B. Webquest: traditional Chinese medicine C. Role playing: seeing a doctor Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension 2

4th Quarter: Unit 17: Dating A. Chinese short play (xiaopin, video clip) B. Creating and presenting a short play C. The dynamic Particle: le, potential compliment Assessment tools: • Oral exam: dialogues and role-playing • Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension

Unit 18: Renting an Apartment A. Words and expressions a. / as temporal expressions b. … / B. Culture: Housing in Shanghai (presented with documentary film) C. Authentic reading: Looking for an apartment from Chinese newspapers D. Project: creating an advertisement Assessment tools: • Project rubrics • Presentation video tapings • Final Examination: oral exam (dialogues), writing (short essays), open-ended questions, objective tests (vocabulary, grammatical patterns) *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

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Course Name:

Mandarin 2

Level: Advanced

Points:

5


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Unit 9: Shopping A. Chinese money ( : , , ) B. List current exchange rate and present in class. A. Culture and Communities: Chinese American heritage B. Role playing: Shopping Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Webquest self-evaluation • Unit tests: language lab and listening comprehension, speaking tests Unit 10: Talking about the Weather A. Four seasons in traditional Chinese calendar A. Fahrenheit and Celsius B. Writing: Assessment tools • Writing rubrics • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and sentence structures Unit 11: Transportation A. Topic-Comment sentences B. Map of China ( , , ) C. Digital virtual tour to China D. Project: Transportation in China Assessment tools • Project self-evaluation • Map illustrations • Unit test: Oral exam, listening comprehension, open-ended questions, paragraph writing, and grammatical patterns nd 2 Quarter: Unit 12: Dining A. Culture: Chinese cuisine B. Food presentation with recipes C. Words and their stories (media: DVD, reading materials) D. Role playing: ordering and serving food 1

Assessment tools: • Oral exams: dialogues • Journal/diaries • Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions Unit 13: At the Library A. Time-duration expressions and the measure word B. Catalogue and index systems in Chinese libraries C. Field trip and follow-up discussion: Chinese collection of books in Chinese at HarvardYanching Library D. Reading: stories about early Chinese books E. Short Chinese poems Assessment tools: • Oral exams: dialogues • Filed trip assessment: Chinese book catalogues, index systems • Unit test and mid-year examination: reading comprehension, paragraph writing, openended questions, sentence translation 3rd Quarter: Unit 14: Asking Direction A. Vocabulary and sentence structures a. Direction and location words b. Comparative sentences B. Culture: Chinese city maps C. Role playing: asking and giving directions Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Take home writing assignments • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 15: Birthday Party A. indicating an action in progress B. Writing: short composition : My birthday C. Word riddles D. Traditional Chinese music and musical instruments (media: DVD, CD, pictures) Assessment tools: • Take home writing assignments • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 16: Seeing a Doctor A. Sentence structures a. Pivotal sentences b. Questions with / B. Webquest: traditional Chinese medicine C. Role playing: seeing a doctor Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension 2

4th Quarter: Unit 17: Dating A. Chinese short play (xiaopin, video clip) B. Creating and presenting a short play C. The dynamic Particle: le, potential compliment Assessment tools: • Oral exam: dialogues and role-playing • Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension

Unit 18: Renting an Apartment A. Words and expressions a. / as temporal expressions b. … / B. Culture: Housing in Shanghai (presented with documentary film) C. Authentic reading: Looking for an apartment from Chinese newspapers D. Project: creating an advertisement Assessment tools: • Project rubrics • Presentation video tapings • Final Examination: oral exam (dialogues), writing (short essays), open-ended questions, objective tests (vocabulary, grammatical patterns) *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

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Course Name:

Mandarin 2

Level: Standard

Points:

5


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Unit 8: School Life A. Time-When expressions B. Culture: Chinese educational system C. Research project: Chinese high schools (from Internet or library) Assessment tools • Project rubrics • Westquest self evaluation • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and sentence structures Unit 9: Shopping A. Chinese money ( : , , ) B. List current exchange rate and present in class. A. Culture and Communities: Chinese American heritage B. Role playing: Shopping Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Webquest self-evaluation • Unit tests: language lab and listening comprehension, speaking tests

2nd Quarter: Unit 10: Talking about the Weather A. Four seasons in traditional Chinese calendar A. Fahrenheit and Celsius B. Writing: Assessment tools • Writing rubrics • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and sentence structures Unit 11: Transportation 1

A. B. C. D.

Topic-Comment sentences Map of China ( , , Digital virtual tour to China Project: Transportation in China

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Assessment tools • Project self-evaluation • Map illustrations • Unit test: Oral exam, listening comprehension, open-ended questions, paragraph writing, and grammatical patterns

3rd Quarter: Unit 12: Dining A. Culture: Chinese cuisine B. Food presentation with recipes C. Words and their stories (media: DVD, reading materials) D. Role playing: ordering and serving food Assessment tools: • Oral exams: dialogues • Journal/diaries • Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions Unit 13: At the Library A. Time-duration expressions and the measure word B. Catalogue and index systems in Chinese libraries C. Field trip and follow-up discussion: Chinese collection of books in Chinese at HarvardYanching Library D. Reading: stories about early Chinese books E. Short Chinese poems Assessment tools: • Oral exams: dialogues • Filed trip assessment: Chinese book catalogues, index systems • Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions

4th Quarter: Unit 14: Asking Direction A. Vocabulary and sentence structures a. Direction and location words b. Comparative sentences B. Culture: Chinese city maps C. Role playing: asking and giving directions Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics 2

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Take home writing assignments Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension

Unit 15: Birthday Party A. indicating an action in progress B. Writing: short composition : My birthday C. Word riddles D. Traditional Chinese music and musical instruments (media: DVD, CD, pictures) Assessment tools: • Take home writing assignments • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension

*Assessment Tools:

Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


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Course Name:

Mandarin 2

Level: Honors

Points:

5


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Unit 9: Shopping A. Chinese money ( : , , ) B. List current exchange rate and present in class. A. Culture and Communities: Chinese American heritage B. Role playing: Shopping Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Webquest self-evaluation • Unit tests: language lab and listening comprehension, speaking tests Unit 10: Talking about the Weather A. Four seasons in traditional Chinese calendar A. Fahrenheit and Celsius B. Writing: Assessment tools • Writing rubrics • Vocabulary quizzes • Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and sentence structures

2nd Quarter: Unit 11: Transportation A. Topic-Comment sentences B. Map of China ( , , C. Digital virtual tour to China D. Project: Transportation in China

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Assessment tools • Project self-evaluation • Map illustrations • Unit test: Oral exam, listening comprehension, open-ended questions, paragraph writing, and grammatical patterns 1

Unit 12: Dining A. Culture: Chinese cuisine B. Food presentation with recipes C. Words and their stories (media: DVD, reading materials) D. Role playing: ordering and serving food Assessment tools: • Oral exams: dialogues • Journal/diaries • Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions

3rd Quarter: Unit 13: At the Library A. Time-duration expressions and the measure word B. Catalogue and index systems in Chinese libraries C. Field trip and follow-up discussion: Chinese collection of books in Chinese at HarvardYanching Library D. Reading: stories about early Chinese books E. Short Chinese poems Assessment tools: • Oral exams: dialogues • Filed trip assessment: Chinese book catalogues, index systems • Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions

Unit 14: Asking Direction A. Vocabulary and sentence structures a. Direction and location words b. Comparative sentences B. Culture: Chinese city maps C. Role playing: asking and giving directions Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Take home writing assignments • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 15: Birthday Party A. indicating an action in progress B. Writing: short composition : My birthday C. Word riddles D. Traditional Chinese music and musical instruments (media: DVD, CD, pictures) Assessment tools: • Take home writing assignments 2

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Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension

4th Quarter: Unit 16: Seeing a Doctor A. Sentence structures a. Pivotal sentences b. Questions with / B. Webquest: traditional Chinese medicine C. Role playing: seeing a doctor Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 17: Dating A. Chinese short play (xiaopin, video clip) B. Creating and presenting a short play C. The dynamic Particle: le, potential compliment Assessment tools: • Oral exam: dialogues and role-playing • Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension

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Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays

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Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


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Course Name:

Mandarin 3

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: 1. Chinese (Book 2) and corresponding workbook 2. Integrated Chinese 3. Selected audio-visual materials, Internet resources, and cultural reading

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Unit 16: Seeing a Doctor A. Sentence structures a. Pivotal sentences b. Questions with / B. Webquest: traditional Chinese medicine C. Role playing: seeing a doctor Assessment tools: • Role playing rubrics • Webquest assessment • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 17: Dating A. Chinese short play (xiaopin, video clip) B. Creating and presenting a short play C. The dynamic Particle: le, potential compliment Assessment tools: • Oral exam: dialogues and role-playing • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension 2nd Quarter: Unit 18: Renting an Apartment A. Words and expressions a. / as temporal expressions b. … / B. Culture: Housing in Shanghai (presented with documentary film) C. Authentic reading: Looking for an apartment from Chinese newspapers D. Project: creating an advertisement Assessment tools: • Project rubrics • Presentation video tapings • Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 19: Post Office A. … B. Tone of voice C. Project: stamp collection and display 1

D. Typing Chinese characters with computers Assessment tools: • Project rubrics • Typing skill self evaluation • Presentation video tapings • Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension 3rd Quarter Unit 20. Sports A. Time expression + + V + / + B. Culture: Popular sports in China (volleyball, Ping-Pong…) C. Writing: My favorite sport Assessment tools: • Writing rubrics • Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 21: Travel A. Ordinal numbers and numbers over 1,000 ( , ) B. Culture: (media: map, Web sites, DVD) C. Webquest and presentation: Great Wall of China Assessment tools • Multimedia presentation peer evaluation • Map illustrations • Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension 4th Quarter: Unit 22: Hometown A. Existential sentences B. Video clips: Canton and Hong Kong C. Communities: Chinatowns in America D. Writing: My hometown Assessment tools • Multimedia presentation peer evaluation • Map illustrations • Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 23: At the Airport A. Reading: major airports in China B. Listening comprehension: flight schedule C. Final presentation: short play -- picking up a friend at the airport Assessment tools: • Multimedia presentation peer evaluation • Final Examination: oral exam (dialogues), writing (short essays), open-ended questions, objective tests (vocabulary, grammatical patterns) 2

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


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Course Name:

Mandarin 3

Level: Advanced

Points:

5


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Unit 19: Post Office A. … B. Tone of voice C. Project: stamp collection and display D. Typing Chinese characters with computers Assessment tools: • Project rubrics • Typing skill self evaluation • Presentation video tapings • Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 20. Sports A. Time expression + + V + / + B. Culture: Popular sports in China (volleyball, Ping-Pong…) C. Writing: My favorite sport Assessment tools: • Writing rubrics • Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 21: Travel A. Ordinal numbers and numbers over 1,000 ( , ) B. Culture: (media: map, Web sites, DVD) C. Webquest and presentation: Great Wall of China Assessment tools • Multimedia presentation peer evaluation • Map illustrations • Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension

2nd Quarter 1

Unit 22: Hometown A. Existential sentences B. Video clips: Canton and Hong Kong C. Communities: Chinatowns in America D. Writing: My hometown Assessment tools • Multimedia presentation peer evaluation • Map illustrations • Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 23: At the Airport A. Reading: major airports in China B. Listening comprehension: flight schedule C. Final presentation: short play -- picking up a friend at the airport Assessment tools: • Multimedia presentation peer evaluation • Final Examination: oral exam (dialogues), writing (short essays), open-ended questions, objective tests (vocabulary, grammatical patterns)

3rd Quarter Unit 1: Beginning of School A. Chinese school system introduction B. Video: School life in Yunnan C. Writing: My School Assessment tools • Multimedia presentation peer evaluation • Map illustrations • Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension Unit 2: Dormitory A. Housing in China B. Dormitory in China colleges C. Writing: My Room/house Assessment tools A. Open ended questions B. Objective Tests/Quizzes C. Projects D. Essays

4th Quarter: 2

Unit 3: At A Restaurant A. Chinese food and restaurant related characters B. Chinese food introduction C. Chinese restaurant introduction

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Peer-gradings Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Role playing Open ended questions Homework

Unit 4: Shopping A. Chinese market related words B. Video: A Chinese Market C. Chinese currency

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Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Journal/Diaries Presentations Video tapings Homework

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Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations

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Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


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Mandarin 4

Course Name:

Level: Advanced

Points:

5


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Unit 5: Course Selection A. Majors in Chinese B.

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C. Video: Jinan University Assessment tools: • • • • • •

Open ended questions Word problems Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Essays

Unit 6. Looking For A house A Grammar: …… ; B Chinese Numeric Series C. Writing: My house/Room Assessment tools: • • • • • • • •

Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Open ended questions Word problems Essays Presentations Homework

2nd Quarter Unit 7: A

My Boyfriend Grammer

B Culture:

Chinese marriage tradition

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Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Essays Presentations

Unit 8:

Movies and TV Programs A B C D E

China’s Movies and TV DVD: The Way Home

Assessment tools • • • • • • •

Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Essays Presentations

3rd Quarter Unit 9:

Traveling

A Traveling related words B Grammer: C Video: Chang River and Three Gorges

Assessment tools:

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Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations

Unit 10: A. Grammer: Resultative complements B

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B. Writing: At Post Office Assessment tools • •

Notebooks Oral Exams

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Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries

4th Quarter: Unit 11: A Letter A. Chinese letter format B. Grammer: B. Writing: A Letter to … Assessment tools • • • • • •

Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries

Unit 12: A. Chinese Holidays B. Video: Dragon Boat Festival Assessment Tools: • • • • • • •

Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Role playing Open ended questions Homework

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Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


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Spanish Syllabi

Course Name: Fundamentals of Spanish 1

Level: Standard

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Spanish Is Fun (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18) Juntos Syllabus: 1st Quarter: The alphabet Assessment: Oral quiz Pronunciation Assessment: Oral quiz Cognates, definite articles "el" and "la", noun gender, general vocabulary illustrating noun gender Assessment: Written test (objective fill-ins, matching, and conversational responses) Numbers 0-100 Assessment: Test (aural, objective fill-ins) Conversational vocabulary and expressions (greetings/farewells, introductions, finding out names, addresses, phone numbers, age, and place of origin, asking after one’s health, exchanging courtesies, asking/giving directions, naming likes/dislikes) Assessment: Partnered written conversations/oral presentations Colors Assessment: Oral/aural quiz Present tense of the two verbs that mean “to be” (soy, eres, es; estoy, estás, está) and the present tense of the verb “gustar” (to like)

Assessment: Written quiz (objective fill-ins and openended responses Countries and capitals of the Spanish-speaking world Assessment: Map work followed by objective test (matching and fill-ins) Cultural study (Día de los Muertos and artwork of Jose Guadalupe Posada) Assessment: Skull portrait in the artist’s style 2nd Quarter: Family relationships Assessment: Creation of family tree and oral presentation Classroom items Definite ("los" and "las") and indefinite articles Formation of plurals Masculine v. feminine noun and adjective endings Descriptive adjectives Assessment: Written test (objective fill-ins, matching, sentence translation, and questions to answer) Verb “gustar” Subject pronouns Present tense of verbs that end with -AR Assessment: Quiz (matching verb meanings) Written test (subject pronouns, conjugation of –AR verbs, and sentence translation) Cultural study (la Navidad y el Año Nuevo) Assessment: Cultural activity based on holiday story and card making General review for the mid-term exam Assessment: Mid-term exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) 3rd Quarter:

Days of the week Months of the year Dates and holidays Assessment: Aural/oral quizzes Creation of calendar pages and oral presentation Weather and seasons Assessment: Oral quiz (weather forecasting) Written test (matching, fill-ins, reading, questions to answer) Telling time Assessment: Clock making and oral presentation Written test (fill-ins, questions to answer) Cultural study (el Día de los Enamorados) Assessment: Cultural activity based on card making 4th Quarter: Food and meals Assessment: Written test (fill-ins and questions to answer) Restaurant vocabulary and expressions Assessment: Partnered written conversations/oral presentations Basic geography of Spanish-speaking countries Assessment: Activity – Geography packet Present tense of the verb “tener” (to have) Expressions using “tener” Assessment: Test on “tener” and expressions using “tener” (matching and questions to answer)

Cultural study (Cinco de Mayo and/or la Fiesta de San

Juan) Assessment: Cultural activity (readings on Cinco de Mayo and/or la Fiesta de San Juan) General review for the final exam Assessment: Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams, written and oral Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework/Classwork *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: 1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework/classwork average will count twice. 3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term. Homework/Classwork: Since most written work will be done in class,

daily attendance and class participation are of the utmost importance. Approximately 15 minutes a night should be spent on “studying” or “reviewing” what was presented in class that day. The occasional written homework and all written classwork assignments are expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late written work will receive half credit.

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Spanish 2

Level: Standard Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Por Todos Lados B. Paso a Paso I C. Supplementary Materials: Bienvenidos, Spanish is Fun, Spanish for Mastery I AMSCO workbook – Levels I, II Por Fronteras Culturas workbook Exploring Spanish workbook

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in Spanish I and Fundamental Spanish I. Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs. Vocabulary topics include numbers (0-100), introductions, days/months, classroom objects, names, ages, origin, conversational vocabulary/expressions, time expressions, likes & dislikes, colors, class schedule, definite and indefinite articles. Assessment Tools: • Oral presentations • Objective quizzes on each topic mentioned above • Detailed Group Project on Visiting a Spanish-speaking Country

2nd Quarter: Discussion of Verb Ser Discussion of Verb Estar Time Review of Present tense of all regular –AR, ER, and IR verbs Review of subject pronouns Review of Classroom Objects Discussions / Research on Holidays celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries Verb SER and its use with adjectives Review of adjectives Usage, position, and agreement of adjective Masculine and femine, singular and plural of adjectives Uses of SER vs. ESTAR Assessment Tools: • Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts-objective format, fill-ins, matching, multiple choice, short answers and oral comprehension • Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts-fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral comprehension, and short answers • Oral presentations on Holidays • Notebook Check • Homework and In Class Work

Repaso: Mid-term Exam General review of all material from Fundamental Spanish I and all vocabulary and grammar concepts from 1st and 2nd quarters Assessment Tools: • Mid-term Exam: oral and reading comprehension, objective format, fill-ins, scantron multiple choice and writing sample 3rd Quarter: El Tiempo-Weather Expressions Review of the Seasons Leisure Time Activities Vacation Destinations Assessment Tools: • Weekly objective vocabulary quizzes-fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral comprehension and short answers • Oral Presentation-play role of meteorologist-weather report forecasting • Written exam on weather expressions objective format (matching, fill-ins, short answers) • Written assessment on small paragraph describing favorite vacation spot and leisure time activities Health, feelings and remedies Physical sensations with TENER Assessment Tools: • Objective Quiz-fill-ins, multiple choice, matching and oral comprehension on Health topics • Oral skit on doctor’s or dentist visitation-students will role-play with props and use target vocabulary and grammar • Unit exam- objective format, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, short answer and oral comprehension Exam will cover all health-related information La Ropa Clothing Vocabulary Spanish is Fun textbook Demonstrative adjectives Assessment Tools: • objective quiz on vocabulary and grammar with fill-ins, short answer and matching • poster project/collage on clothing • small oral skit using clothing vocabulary and demonstrative adjectives 4th Quarter: Review of all-ER, -IR verbs Foods and Beverages Verb GUSTAR

Assessment Tools:

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Objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar fill-ins, matching, short answer, and oral comprehension • Oral presentation on ordering food and drink in a restaurant setting. Written dialogues menu construction and oral presentation to count as a test grade Cultural Study-El Cinco de Mayo reading and vocabulary introduction Assessment Tools: • Fiesta using props and target vocabulary food preparations coinciding with the holiday • Repaso Para Final Exam • All 3rd and 4th quarter vocabulary and grammar • Oral and reading comprehension review • Short writing samples • Oral Q&A preparation Assessment Tools: • Final exam: objective scantron format, fill-ins, oral and reading comprehension, and writing sample. small directed dialogs *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentations rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective tests/quizzes Presentations Exams Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Grading Policy: Most written work will be done in class, but students will often have 10-20 minutes of homework per night. Students should also spend 15-30 minutes per night studying before any major assessment (i.e. quiz, test, or oral presentation). All written homework is expected to be neat and legible and done on time. Late homework is accepted in this class, but students will be penalized (and not be able to earn full credit).

The final grade of the term will be based upon the following: (1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and collected written assignments will count once. (2.) Notebook evaluation will count as 1 quiz grade. (3.) Exams will count twice. (4.) Major skits/projects and homework will count once. (5.) Overall class preparedness and participation will count once. (6.) Mid-Term and Final exams will count ¼ of the grade for the 2nd and 4th terms.

Course Name:

Spanish 1

Level:

Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Paso a Paso 1 (Units Primer Paso - Chapter 8) B. Paso a Paso 1 Video and Tape Program C. Supplementary Materials: Spanish for Mastery, Spanish is Fun, AMSCO workbook Level 1, Exploring Spanish (workbook)

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General Review Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in the Middle School Foreign Language Program. Review of Present Tense of Irregular and Regular Verbs. El primer paso Basic greetings and responses Introduction of numbers Classroom Expressions Discussion of Feelings Origin Spanish Alphabet Days of the Week, Months of the Year Classroom Objects Map Work of Spanish Speaking Countries and Capitals Assessment Tools: 1 Oral/Objective Quizzes on Vocabulary 2 Objective Quizzes on Grammatical Structures 3 Poster Project on Months of Year= Quiz 4 Dictation Quiz-Includes greetings, origin, feelings, days, and months 5 Exam-Includes oral questions, listening comprehension, objective fill-in, vocabulary match, reading comprehension, and answering questions Unidad 1: Y tú, ¿Cómo eres? Personal Description using Adjectives The verb SER Present-Tense of -AR verbs Likes and Dislikes regarding Daily Activities The verb GUSTAR Cultural Top: Friendship in Spanish Speaking Countries Holiday vocabulary: El Día de la Raza Assessment Tools: 1 Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structure (Objective) 2 Physical Description/Daily Activities-Oral Quiz 3 Dictation=Quiz

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4 5

Short Memorized Dialogues=Quiz Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary fill-in, answering questions, and writing sample

2nd Quarter: Unidad 2: ¿Qué clase tienes? Class Schedule and School Supplies Time Expressions Personal Pronouns Continuation of -AR Verbs Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Muertos Assessment Tools: 1 Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structure (Objective) 2 Classroom Schedules-Oral Presentation=Quiz Grade 3 Dictation=Quiz 4 Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary fill-in, translation, and answering questions Unidad 3: Los pasatiempos The Verbs IR and ESTAR Leisure Activities Making Plans with Friends Extend, Accept, or Decline Invitations using IR Holiday Vocabulary: La Navidad Assessment Tools: 1 Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar(Objective) 2 Oral Presentation-Extending invitations & accepting or rejecting=Quiz 3 Dictation=Quiz 4 Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary fill-in, answering questions Unidad 4: ¿Qué prefieres comer? Food Vocabulary Likes and Dislikes: Foods and Beverages TENER Expressions Comparison of Eating Habits/Times Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Reyes Assessment Tools: 1 Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structures 2 Oral Presentation-Restaurant Presentation= Quiz 3 Poster Project: Foods and Beverages= Quiz 4 Dictation= Quiz Repaso: Mid-Term Exam Units 1-4: vocabulario, grámatica Assessment Tools: 1 Mid-Term Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, reading comprehension, and writing samples

3rd Quarter: Unidad 5: ¿Cómo es tu familia? Description of family members and friends with verb SER Discussion of family life with comparisons made to family lifestyles of the Spanish-speaking world telling the ages of all family members with verb TENER Discussing likes and dislikes of family members with the use of the verb GUSTAR Adjectives-usage, positioning and gender Assessment Tools: 2 Unit 5 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation 3 Unit 5 weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammatical structures- quizzes will be objective, fill-ins, short answers 4 Unit 5 Exam: objective, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral comprehension, short answers, and writing sample 5 Poster Project: Students will create their own family tree for both a written and oral assessment grade Unidad 6: ¿Qué desea Ud? Introduction of clothing vocabulary Description of clothing, fit, and price of clothing Shopping for clothing, where? When? How much you paid? Comparison of shopping customs with Spanish-speaking counties Introduction of store vocabulary Demonstrative adjectives Direct object pronouns Assessment Tools: 1 Unit 6 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation 2 Unit 6 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective, fill-ins, short answers 3 Unit 6 Exam: objectives, fill-ins, short answers, writing sample, open-ended questions 4 Oral skit- students will prepare a written dialogue using clothing vocabulary, direct object pronouns, and demonstrative adjectives and perform an oral dialogue in groups of three for a major assessment grade 4th Quarter: Unidad 7: ¿Adónde vas a ir de vacaciones? Description of vacation choices and activities Introduction to weather- vocabulary Description of clothing and accessories to take on a trip Para + Infinitive grammar concept

Stem Changing Verbs- Poder, Pensar, and Querer Use of the Personal A Assessment Tools: 1 Unit 7 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation 2 Unit 7 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective, fill-ins, short answers 3 Unit 7 Exam: object, fill-ins, short answers, writing sample and open-ended questions 4 Poster Project depicting favorite vacation destination with brief oral presentation on the poster Unidad 8: ¿Qué haces en tu casa? Introduction of vocabulary-rooms and parts of the house Household chores vocabulary Household furniture vocabulary Discuss where you live with the verb VIVIR Detailed description of your house with adjective vocabulary Verbs PREFERIR and DORMIR (stem-changing verbs) Verbs PONER and HACER Possessive Adjectives Assessment Tools: 1 Unit 8 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation 2 Unit 8 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective, fill-ins, short answers 3 Unit 8 Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers, open-ended questions and writing sample 4 Poster Project on House or Written Descriptive Composition Repaso para: Final Exam Unidad 5-8: vocabulario, grámatica, conversaciones reading comprehension, oral comprehension, writing samples Assessment Tools: 1 Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fillins, reading comprehension, and writing samples

Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes

Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Grading Policy: 1. Quizzes, Oral Presentations, and Written Dialogues count once 2. Homework counts once 3. Exams count twice 4. Notebook Check counts once 5. Midterm and Final Exams are worth ¼ of the grade for that term

Course Name:

Spanish 1

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Paso a Paso 1 (Units Primer Paso – Chapter 8) B. Paso a Paso 1 Video and Tape Program C. Supplementary Materials: Spanish for Mastery, Spanish is Fun, AMSCO workbook Level 1, Exploring Spanish (workbook)

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General Review Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in the Middle School Foreign Language Program. Review of Present Tense of Irregular and Regular Verbs. El primer paso Basic greetings and responses Introduction of numbers Classroom Expressions Discussion of Feelings Origin Spanish Alphabet Days of the Week, Months of the Year Classroom Objects Map Work of Spanish Speaking Countries and Capitals Assessment Tools: • Oral/Objective Quizzes on Vocabulary • Objective Quizzes on Grammatical Structures • Poster Project on Months of Year= Quiz • Dictation Quiz-Includes greetings, origin, feelings, days, and months • Exam-Includes oral questions, listening comprehension, objective fill-in, vocabulary match, reading comprehension, and answering questions Unidad 1: Y tú, ¿Cómo eres? Personal Description using Adjectives The verb SER Present-Tense of –AR verbs Likes and Dislikes regarding Daily Activities The verb GUSTAR Cultural Top: Friendship in Spanish Speaking Countries Holiday vocabulary: El Día de la Raza Assessment Tools: • Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structure (Objective) • Physical Description/Daily Activities-Oral Quiz • Dictation=Quiz • Short Memorized Dialogues=Quiz • Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary fill-in, answering questions, and writing sample

2nd Quarter: Unidad 2: ¿Qué clase tienes? Class Schedule and School Supplies Time Expressions Personal Pronouns Continuation of –AR Verbs Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Muertos Assessment Tools: • Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structure (Objective) • Classroom Schedules-Oral Presentation=Quiz Grade • Dictation=Quiz • Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary fill-in, translation, and answering questions Unidad 3: Los pasatiempos The Verbs IR and ESTAR Leisure Activities Making Plans with Friends Extend, Accept, or Decline Invitations using IR Holiday Vocabulary: La Navidad Assessment Tools: • Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar(Objective) • Oral Presentation-Extending invitations & accepting or rejecting=Quiz • Dictation=Quiz • Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary fill-in, answering questions Unidad 4: ¿Qué prefieres comer? Food Vocabulary Likes and Dislikes: Foods and Beverages TENER Expressions Comparison of Eating Habits/Times Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Reyes Assessment Tools: • Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structures • Oral Presentation-Restaurant Presentation= Quiz • Poster Project: Foods and Beverages= Quiz • Dictation= Quiz Repaso: Mid-Term Exam Units 1-4: vocabulario, grámatica Assessment Tools: • Mid-Term Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, reading comprehension, and writing samples 3rd Quarter: Unidad 5: ¿Cómo es tu familia?

Description of family members and friends with verb SER Discussion of family life with comparisons made to family lifestyles of the Spanish-speaking world telling the ages of all family members with verb TENER Discussing likes and dislikes of family members with the use of the verb GUSTAR Adjectives-usage, positioning and gender Assessment Tools: • Unit 5 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 5 weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammatical structures- quizzes will be objective, fill-ins, short answers • Unit 5 Exam: objective, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral comprehension, short answers, and writing sample • Poster Project: Students will create their own family tree for both a written and oral assessment grade Unidad 6: ¿Qué desea Ud? Introduction of clothing vocabulary Description of clothing, fit, and price of clothing Shopping for clothing, where? When? How much you paid? Comparison of shopping customs with Spanish-speaking counties Introduction of store vocabulary Demonstrative adjectives Direct object pronouns Assessment Tools: • Unit 6 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 6 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective, fill-ins, short answers • Unit 6 Exam: objectives, fill-ins, short answers, writing sample, open-ended questions • Oral skit- students will prepare a written dialogue using clothing vocabulary, direct object pronouns, and demonstrative adjectives and perform an oral dialogue in groups of three for a major assessment grade 4th Quarter: Unidad 7: ¿Adónde vas a ir de vacaciones? Description of vacation choices and activities Introduction to weather- vocabulary Description of clothing and accessories to take on a trip Para + Infinitive grammar concept Stem Changing Verbs- Poder, Pensar, and Querer Use of the Personal A Assessment Tools: • Unit 7 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 7 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective, fill-ins, short answers • Unit 7 Exam: object, fill-ins, short answers, writing sample and open-ended questions

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Poster Project depicting favorite vacation destination with brief oral presentation on the poster

Unidad 8: ¿Qué haces en tu casa? Introduction of vocabulary-rooms and parts of the house Household chores vocabulary Household furniture vocabulary Discuss where you live with the verb VIVIR Detailed description of your house with adjective vocabulary Verbs PREFERIR and DORMIR (stem-changing verbs) Verbs PONER and HACER Possessive Adjectives Assessment Tools: • Unit 8 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 8 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective, fill-ins, short answers • Unit 8 Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers, open-ended questions and writing sample • Poster Project on House or Written Descriptive Composition Repaso para: Final Exam Unidad 5-8: vocabulario, grámatica, conversaciones reading comprehension, oral comprehension, writing samples Assessment Tools: • Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, reading comprehension, and writing samples

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam

Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: 1. Quizzes, Oral Presentations, and Written Dialogues count once 2. Homework counts once 3. Exams count twice 4. Notebook Check counts once 5. Midterm and Final Exams are worth ¼ of the grade for that term


Spanish 1 Greer

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/ Instructional Materials: A: Paso a Paso 1 Text and Workbook (Units Primer paso – Capítulo 8 B: Paso a Paso 1 Video Tape and Audio Tape Programs C: Supplementary Matrials: Spanish for Mastery, Spanish is Fun, Exploring Spanish Workbook, AMSCO Workbook

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General Review Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in the Middle School Foreign Language Program. Review of Present Tense of Irregular and Regular Verbs El Primer Paso  Basic greetings and responses  Introduction of numbers  Classroom Expressions  Discussion of Feelings  Origin  Spanish Alphabet  Days of Week, Months of the Year  Classroom Objects  Cultural Discussions about Spanish speaking countries Assessment Tools:  Vocabulary Quizzes  Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective  Exam on Primer Paso: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions  Project using numbers, months, and days to create calendars Capítulo 1: Y tú, ¿cómo eres?  Personal Description using adjectives  The verb SER  Present Tense of –AR verbs  Likes and Dislikes regarding daily activities  The verb GUSTAR  Cultural Topic: Friendship in Spanish-speaking countries Assessment Tools:  Vocabulary Quizzes  Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective  Exam on Capítulo 1: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions  Notebook Grade

2nd Quarter: Capítulo 2: ¿Qué clases tienes?  Class Schedule and School Supplies  Time Expressions  Personal Pronouns  Continuation of –AR verbs Assessment Tools:  Vocabulary Quizzes  Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective  Exam on Capítulo 2: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions  Project designing classroom schedules in Spanish based on students real schedules  Oral Presentation Capítulo 3: Los pasatiempos  The Verbs IR and ESTAR  Leisure Activities  Making Plans with Friends  Extend, Accept, or Decline invitations using IR  Holiday Vocabulary  Parks in Spanish-speaking countries vs. US  Teen Activities- compare Latin America and US Assessment Tools:  Vocabulary Quizzes  Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective  Exam on Capítulo 3: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions  Oral Presentation Mid-term Review  Review Primer Paso- Capítulo 3 and other concepts studied. 3rd Quarter: Capítulo 4: ¿Qué prefieres comer?  Food Vocabulary  Likes and Dislikes with Foods and Beverages  TENER expressions  Comparison of eating habits/ times  Holiday Vocabulary Assessment Tools:  Vocabulary Quizzes  Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective  Exam on Capítulo 4: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions  Project using Food and Beverage related vocabulary in restaurant dialogues/scenes, oral presentations as well as written dialogues

Capítulo 5: ¿Cómo es tu familia?  Family Vocabulary  Numbers 60-100 Review  Adjectives (eye color, hair color, descriptions  TENER  SER  Possessive Adjectives Assessment Tools:  Vocabulary Quizzes  Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective  Exam on Capítulo 5: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions  Family Tree Poster & Writing Project  Oral Presentation of Project Capítulo 6: ¿Qué desea Ud.?  Describe color, fit, and price of clothes  Ask about and buy clothes  Tell where and when you bought clothes and how much you paid for them  Compare where people shop for clothes in Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States Assessment Tools:  Vocabulary Quizzes  Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective  Exam on Capítulo 6: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions  Project acting out shopping scene between customer(s) and salespeople  Oral Presentation on Projects 4th Quarter: Capítulo 7: ¿Adónde vas a ir de vacaciones?  Vacation and Season Vocabulary  Comparison between Chilean vacations and US  The verbs PODER, PENSAR, and QUERER  Para + Infinitivo  The Personal a Assessment Tools:  Vocabulary Quizzes  Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective  Exam on Capítulo 7: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions  Project using Vacation Vocabulary (designing a brochure for a vacation destination in Spanish)  Oral Presentation on Project

Capítulo 8: ¿Qué haces en tu casa?  Room & Furniture Vocabulary  Comparison of homes in US and Spain  The verbs PONER, HACER, VIVIR, & PREFERIR  Possessive Adjectives Assessment Tools:  Vocabulary Quizzes  Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective  Exam on Capítulo 8: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions  Project on Houses- design your own house using Spanish vocabulary  Oral Presentation on Houses Review for Final Exam  Review Capítulos 4-8, as well as general concepts from earlier in year

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral Presentation Rubrics Projects Oral Exams Role Playing Open Ended Questions Co-operative Learning Projects Objective Tests / Quizzes Exams Dialogues Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 Plan for modification where applicable

Grading Policy: 1. *HOMEWORK, PARTICIPATION, AND PROJECTS= 30% 2. TESTS= 40% 3. QUIZZES= 30% 4. MID-TERM and FINAL EXAMS will each count for 25% of final grade (Quarters 2 and 4). * Students will receive 20 minutes + each night and will also receive homework on the weekends. Students will not be permitted to hand in homework assignments late (unless from absence or special circumstance).

Course Name:

Spanish 1

Level:

Honors

Points:

5

Texts/ Instructional Materials: A: Paso a Paso 1 Text and Workbook (Units Primer paso – Capítulo 8 B: Paso a Paso 1 Video Tape and Audio Tape Programs C: Supplementary Matrials: Spanish for Mastery, Spanish is Fun, Exploring Spanish Workbook, AMSCO Workbook, Worksheets

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General Review Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in the Middle School Foreign Language Program. Review of Present Tense of Irregular and Regular Verbs El Primer Paso ¾ Basic greetings and responses ¾ Introduction of numbers ¾ Classroom Expressions ¾ Discussion of Feelings ¾ Origin ¾ Spanish Alphabet ¾ Days of Week, Months of the Year ¾ Classroom Objects ¾ Cultural Discussions about Spanish speaking countries Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary Quizzes • Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective • Exam on Primer Paso: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions • Project using numbers, months, and days to create calendars Capítulo 1: Y tú, ¿cómo eres? ¾ Personal Description using adjectives ¾ The verb SER ¾ Present Tense of –AR verbs ¾ Likes and Dislikes regarding daily activities ¾ The verb GUSTAR ¾ Cultural Topic: Friendship in Spanish-speaking countries Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary Quizzes • Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective • Exam on Capítulo 1: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions • Notebook Grade Capítulo 2: ¿Qué clases tienes?

¾ Class Schedule and School Supplies ¾ Time Expressions ¾ Personal Pronouns ¾ Continuation of –AR verbs Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary Quizzes • Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective • Exam on Capítulo 2: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions • Project designing classroom schedules in Spanish based on students real schedules • Oral Presentation 2nd Quarter: Capítulo 3: Los pasatiempos ¾ The Verbs IR and ESTAR ¾ Leisure Activities ¾ Making Plans with Friends ¾ Extend, Accept, or Decline invitations using IR ¾ Holiday Vocabulary ¾ Parks in Spanish-speaking countries vs. US ¾ Teen Activities- compare Latin America and US Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary Quizzes • Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective • Exam on Capítulo 3: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions • Oral Presentation Capítulo 4: ¿Qué prefieres comer? ¾ Food Vocabulary ¾ Likes and Dislikes with Foods and Beverages ¾ TENER expressions ¾ Comparison of eating habits/ times ¾ Holiday Vocabulary Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary Quizzes • Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective • Exam on Capítulo 4: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions • Project using Food and Beverage related vocabulary in restaurant dialogues/scenes, oral presentations as well as written dialogues Mid-term Review: ¾ Review Primer Paso-Capítulo 4 and other concepts studied and learned in 1st and 2nd Quarters

3rd Quarter:

Capítulo 5: ¿Cómo es tu familia? ¾ Family Vocabulary ¾ Numbers 60-100 Review ¾ Adjectives (eye color, hair color, descriptions ¾ TENER ¾ SER ¾ Possessive Adjectives Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary Quizzes • Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective • Exam on Capítulo 5: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions • Family Tree Poster & Writing Project • Oral Presentation of Project Capítulo 6: ¿Qué desea Ud.? ¾ Describe color, fit, and price of clothes ¾ Ask about and buy clothes ¾ Tell where and when you bought clothes and how much you paid for them ¾ Compare where people shop for clothes in Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary Quizzes • Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective • Exam on Capítulo 6: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions • Project acting out shopping scene between customer(s) and salespeople • Oral Presentation on Projects Capítulo 7: ¿Adónde vas a ir de vacaciones? ¾ Vacation and Season Vocabulary ¾ Comparison between Chilean vacations and US ¾ The verbs PODER, PENSAR, and QUERER ¾ Para + Infinitivo ¾ The Personal a Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary Quizzes • Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective • Exam on Capítulo 7: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions • Project using Vacation Vocabulary (designing a brochure for a vacation destination in Spanish) • Oral Presentation on Project 4th Quarter: Capítulo 8: ¿Qué haces en tu casa? ¾ Room & Furniture Vocabulary ¾ Comparison of homes in US and Spain ¾ The verbs PONER, HACER, VIVIR, & PREFERIR ¾ Possessive Adjectives

Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary Quizzes • Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective • Exam on Capítulo 8: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions • Project on Houses- design your own house using Spanish vocabulary • Oral Presentation on Houses Capítulo 9: ¿ Cómo te sientes? ¾ Body Vocabulary ¾ Comparison between US doctors and Folk Healers in Hispanic communities ¾ The verb DORMIR ¾ Indirect Object Pronouns ¾ The expression Hace…que ¾ Indefinite & Definite Articles Assessment Tools: • Vocabulary Quizzes • Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective • Exam on Capítulo 9: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions • Project on Body- design poster with body parts for nurse’s office • Oral Presentation on Body Project Review for Final Exam ¾ Review Capítulos 5-9, as well as general concepts from earlier in year

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral Presentation Rubrics Projects Oral Exams Role Playing Open Ended Questions Co-operative Learning Projects Objective Tests / Quizzes Exams Dialogues Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 Plan for modification where applicable

Grading Policy:

Most written work will be done in class, and approximately 30 minutes a night should be spent on written homework assignments. A time frame of 30-45 minutes per night is expected before any major assessment (i.e. quiz, test, or oral presentation). All written homework is expected to be neat and legible and done on time. Late homework is accepted in this class, with a small deduction in the rank book (1/2 credit). The final grade of the term will be based upon the following: (1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and collected written assignments will count once. (2.) Notebook evaluation will count as 1 quiz grade. (3.) Exams will count twice. (4.) Major skits/projects and homework will count once. (5.) Overall class preparedness and participation will count once. (6.) Mid-Term and Final exams will count ¼ of the grade for the 2nd and 4th terms.

Course Name:

Spanish 2

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Paso a Paso I (Units 8-14) B. Paso a Paso I Video and Tape Program C. Supplementary Materials: Spanish for Mastery 1 AMSCO workbook levels 1 and 2 Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General Review Review, reinforcement, and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in Spanish 1. Review of present tense of irregular and regular verbs. Overall review of units 1-7 Vocabulary topics include: greetings/responses, conversational vocabulary, classroom objects, expressions, discussion of feelings, class schedule, origin, days of the week/months, numbers, time expressions. Assessment Tools: • Oral presentations on conversational vocabulary/presentations: students will perform dialog in pairs for a quiz grade • Objective quizzes with oral Q&A section, fill-ins, translations, and short answer questions on the above vocabulary topics • Major Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins, multiple choice, and short answers Unidad 8: La Casa Rooms of the house vocabulary Chores of the house vocabulary The verbs preferir, poner, hacer Assessment Tools: • Weekly objective quizzes on the household/chores vocabulary and verbs • House Project: poster or model construction for oral presentation that will count for a quiz grade • Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins, written essay Unidad 9: ¿Cómo te sientes? Body parts vocabulary Discuss health, feelings, remedies Physical sensations using TENER Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Muertos, El Día de Acción de Gracias, La Navidad Assessment Tools: • Objective quiz on the body parts vocabulary • Oral skit in pairs (role playing: doctor and patient) discussing health issues and remedies • Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins, written essay 2nd Quarter:

Unidad 10: ¿Qué hiciste ayer? Vocabulary: places in the community Prepositional phrases/commands for giving directions Activities/errands around the city Modes of transportation Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Reyes Assessment Tools: • Field experience: students will go on a tour of the building following the directions and reading signs in Spanish. Written summaries will be counted as a quiz grade. • Objective quiz on the vocabulary/grammar of Unidad 10 • Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins, written essay Unidad 11: ¿Qué te gustaría ver? Televisions shows and movie vocabulary Talk about when TV shows/movies begin and end; duration Offer opinions/critiques on TV shows and movies Assessment Tools: • Oral presentation on a TV program or movie of the student’s choice • Descriptive written summary of the movie; composition format to be graded as a quiz • Objective quiz on vocabulary/grammar of Unidad 11 • Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins, written essay Repaso: Mid-Term Exam All Spanish I Review material Unit 8: La Casa El cuerpo vocabulary Assessment Tools: • Mid-Term exam: oral and reading, comprehension, objective questions, fillins, and writing sample 3rd Quarter: Unidad 12: ¡Vamos a un restuarante mexícano! Introduction of Mexican food vocabulary Table setting vocabulary Prepositional phrases How to order a meal make requests politely Review of preterite tense discussing what you ate and drank Make comparisons of family dinners in U.S. and Spanish-speaking world Verb PEDIR(stem-changing) Verb TRAER(irregular) Indirect object pronouns reviewed Assessment Tools: • Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format with fill-ins, short answers, and open-ended questions

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Unit 12 Exam-objective format, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral comprehension and reading comprehension, and small writing sample Restaurant skit-preparing written dialogues with props and perform an oral presentation

Unidad 13: Para Protegar la Tierra Introduction of Environmental vocabulary List actions to protect the environment Discussion of environmental dangers Verb DECIR Affirmative commands Verb SABER Assessment Tools: • Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format fill-ins, short answers • Unit 13 Exam- objective format, fill-ins, oral, and reading comprehension, short answers, writing sample. • Poster Project on Environmental Safety with oral presentation 4th Quarter: Unidad 14: ¡Vamos a una fiesta! Introduction of vocabulary terms dealing with parties Making plans/arrangements for giving or attending a party Description of gift-giving Introduction of negative words Present progressive tense introduced Verb DAR Assessment Tools: • Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format, fill-ins, matching, and short answers • Unit 14 Exam-objective format, oral and reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answers, and writing sample • End of the year party-oral presentation with props Repaso: Final Exam Unidad 9-14: vocabulario, gramatica Assessment Tools: • Final Exam: Oral and reading comprehension,objective questions, fill-ins and writing samples.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentations rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective tests/quizzes Presentations Exams Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Grading Policy: Most written work will be done in class, and approximately 15 minutes a night should be spent on written homework assignments. A time frame of 15-30 minutes per night is expected before any major assessment (i.e. quiz, test, or oral presentation). All written homework is expected to be neat and legible and done on time. Late homework is accepted in this class, with a small deduction in the rank book (1/2 credit). The final grade of the tem will be based upon the following: (1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and collected written assignments will count once. (2.) Notebook evaluation will count as 1 quiz grade. (3.) Exams will count twice. (4.) Major skits/projects and homework will count once. (5.) Overall class preparedness and participation will count once. (6.) Mid-Term and Final exams will count ¼ of the grade for the 2nd and 4th terms.

Course Name:

Spanish 2

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Paso a Paso I (Units 8-14) B. Paso a Paso I Video and Tape Program C. Supplementary Materials: Spanish for Mastery 1 AMSCO workbook levels 1 and 2 Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General Review Review, reinforcement, and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in Spanish 1. Review of present tense of irregular and regular verbs. Overall review of units 1-7 Vocabulary topics include: greetings/responses, conversational vocabulary, classroom objects, expressions, discussion of feelings, class schedule, origin, days of the week/months, numbers, time expressions. Assessment Tools: • Oral presentations on conversational vocabulary/presentations: students will perform dialog in pairs for a quiz grade • Objective quizzes with oral Q&A section, fill-ins, translations, and short answer questions on the above vocabulary topics • Major Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins, multiple choice, and short answers Unidad 8: La Casa Rooms of the house vocabulary Chores of the house vocabulary The verbs preferir, poner, hacer Assessment Tools: • Weekly objective quizzes on the household/chores vocabulary and verbs • House Project: poster or model construction for oral presentation that will count for a quiz grade • Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins, written essay Unidad 9: ¿Cómo te sientes? Body parts vocabulary Discuss health, feelings, remedies Physical sensations using TENER Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Muertos, El Día de Acción de Gracias, La Navidad Assessment Tools: • Objective quiz on the body parts vocabulary • Oral skit in pairs (role playing: doctor and patient) discussing health issues and remedies • Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins, written essay 2nd Quarter:

Unidad 10: ¿Qué hiciste ayer? Vocabulary: places in the community Prepositional phrases/commands for giving directions Activities/errands around the city Modes of transportation Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Reyes Assessment Tools: • Field experience: students will go on a tour of the building following the directions and reading signs in Spanish. Written summaries will be counted as a quiz grade. • Objective quiz on the vocabulary/grammar of Unidad 10 • Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins, written essay Unidad 11: ¿Qué te gustaría ver? Televisions shows and movie vocabulary Talk about when TV shows/movies begin and end; duration Offer opinions/critiques on TV shows and movies Assessment Tools: • Oral presentation on a TV program or movie of the student’s choice • Descriptive written summary of the movie; composition format to be graded as a quiz • Objective quiz on vocabulary/grammar of Unidad 11 • Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins, written essay Repaso: Mid-Term Exam All Spanish I Review material Unit 8: La Casa El cuerpo vocabulary Assessment Tools: • Mid-Term exam: oral and reading, comprehension, objective questions, fillins, and writing sample 3rd Quarter: Unidad 12: ¡Vamos a un restuarante mexícano! Introduction of Mexican food vocabulary Table setting vocabulary Prepositional phrases How to order a meal make requests politely Review of preterite tense discussing what you ate and drank Make comparisons of family dinners in U.S. and Spanish-speaking world Verb PEDIR(stem-changing) Verb TRAER(irregular) Indirect object pronouns reviewed Assessment Tools: • Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format with fill-ins, short answers, and open-ended questions

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Unit 12 Exam-objective format, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral comprehension and reading comprehension, and small writing sample Restaurant skit-preparing written dialogues with props and perform an oral presentation

Unidad 13: Para Protegar la Tierra Introduction of Environmental vocabulary List actions to protect the environment Discussion of environmental dangers Verb DECIR Affirmative commands Verb SABER Assessment Tools: • Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format fill-ins, short answers • Unit 13 Exam- objective format, fill-ins, oral, and reading comprehension, short answers, writing sample. • Poster Project on Environmental Safety with oral presentation 4th Quarter: Unidad 14: ¡Vamos a una fiesta! Introduction of vocabulary terms dealing with parties Making plans/arrangements for giving or attending a party Description of gift-giving Introduction of negative words Present progressive tense introduced Verb DAR Assessment Tools: • Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format, fill-ins, matching, and short answers • Unit 14 Exam-objective format, oral and reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answers, and writing sample • End of the year party-oral presentation with props Repaso: Final Exam Unidad 9-14: vocabulario, gramatica Assessment Tools: • Final Exam: Oral and reading comprehension,objective questions, fill-ins and writing samples.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentations rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective tests/quizzes Presentations Exams Video tapings Attendance Class participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Grading Policy: Most written work will be done in class, and approximately 15 minutes a night should be spent on written homework assignments. A time frame of 15-30 minutes per night is expected before any major assessment (i.e. quiz, test, or oral presentation). All written homework is expected to be neat and legible and done on time. Late homework is accepted in this class, with a small deduction in the rank book (1/2 credit). The final grade of the tem will be based upon the following: (1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and collected written assignments will count once. (2.) Notebook evaluation will count as 1 quiz grade. (3.) Exams will count twice. (4.) Major skits/projects and homework will count once. (5.) Overall class preparedness and participation will count once. (6.) Mid-Term and Final exams will count ¼ of the grade for the 2nd and 4th terms.

Course Name:

Spanish II

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Paso a Paso 1 (Units 8-14) B. Paso a Paso 1 Video and Tape Program C. Supplementary Materials: Spanish for Mastery 1 , AMSCO workbook Levels 1 and 2, Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General Review Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in Spanish 1. Review of Present Tense of Irregular and Regular Verbs. Overall Review of Units 1-7. Capìtulo 8: La Casa • Rooms of the house vocabulary • Chores of the house vocabulary • The verbs preferir, poner, hacer Assessment tools: • Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar • Chapter 8 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins, multiple choice, short answers, writing sample Capìtulo 9: ¿Cómo te sientes? • Body Parts Vocabulary • Discuss Health, Feelings, and Remedies • Physical Sensations using TENER • Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de la Raza, El Día de los Muertos, El Día de Acción de Gracias, La Navidad Assessment tools: • Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar • Chapter 9 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins, multiple choice, short answers, writing sample 2nd Quarter: Capìtulo 10: ¿Qué hiciste ayer? • Vocabulary: Places in the Community • Prepositional Phrases/Commands for Giving Directions • Activities/Errands around the City • Modes of Transportation • Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Reyes Assesment Tools • Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar • Project: Community Map, description and directions to specific places • Chapter 10 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins, multiple choice, short answers, writing sample

Capìtulo 11: ¿Qué te gustaría ver? • Television Shows and Movie Vocabulary • Talk about When TV Shows/Movies Begin and End; Duration • Offer opinions/Critiques on TV Shows and Movies Assessment tools: • Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar • Chapter 11 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins, multiple choice, short answers, writing sample Assesment Tools • Midterm Exam: General Review, Units 9-11 3rd Quarter: Capìtulo 12: ¡Vamos a un restaurante mexicano! • Vocabulary: Silverware and dishes/ Mexican Food • Ask politely to have something brought to you/ Order a meal at a restaurant • Describe what you ate and drank • Stem-changing verbs (e→i)/ preterits of –er & -ir ending verbs • Verb traer • Indirect compliment. Assesment Tools • Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar • Project: Design a Mexican restaurant menu or a Mexican recipe booklet • Chapter 12 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins, multiple choice, short answers, writing sample Capìtulo 13: Para proteger la tierra • Vocabulary: recyclable & non-recyclable objects/ environmental components • Actions to protect the environment • Talk about environmental dangers • Grammar: Imperative form/ verbs decir and saber • Species in danger of extinction in the Spanish-speaking world Assessment Tools: • Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar • Project: Save the Earth Campaign • Chapter 13 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins, multiple choice, short answers, writing sample 4th Quarter: Capìtulo 14: Vamos a una fiesta • Vocabulary: things to do at a party/types of parties /elements of a party • Preparations for throwing a party • Make plans to attend a party • Describe a gift giving • Introduce someone.

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Grammar: Present progressive/ verb dar / Negative constructions Differences between parties in the Spanish-speaking world and parties in the USA. Assessment Tools: • Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar • Class Participation • Homework • Project: Plan a Party ~ design and write invitations, make guest lists, food lists, music selections, etc. • Chapter 14 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins, multiple choice, short answers, writing sample Review for Final Exam Unidad 11-14 vocabulary, grammar, conversation Assesment Tools • Final Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins, multiple choice, short answers, writing sample

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Role playing Open ended questions Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. A homework grade will be calculated, awarding points for each completed assignment with the total possible points equaling one hundred. All written and oral in class activities count towards the class participation grade The final grade for the term will be based on the following:

Homework: Exam Quizzes Class Participation

Students lose 3 to 5 points for each missed homework One exam after each chapter 4 quizzes one exam Students will loose 3to5 points in each class when their participation is poor Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.

Course Name:

Spanish 2

Level:

Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Paso a Paso 2 (Chapters 1-8)

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General vocabulary and Review Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in Spanish 1. Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs studied in Spanish 1. Assessment Tools: • Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar, FCA’s used for grading • Objective Quiz on General Vocabulary and Present Tense Chapter 1: School Life Academic Subjects School Equipment Present tense of the verb SALIR Comparatives and Superlatives Direct Object Pronouns Assessment Tools: • Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar, FCA’s used for grading • Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade) • Exam on Chapter 1: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample Chapter 2: Daily Life and Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular Activities Musical Instruments Reflexive Verbs Stem-Changing verbs in the Present Tense Assessment Tools: • Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar, FCA’s used for grading • Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade) • Exam on Chapter 2: Objective questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample • Postcard using Chapter 2 Vocabulary and Reflexive Verbs – Written Assessment 2nd Quarter: Chapter 3: Clothing and Shopping Clothing Preterite Tense Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns Assessment Tools: • Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar, FCA’s used for grading • Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade) • Fashion Show – Oral Assessment

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Exam on Chapter 3: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample

Chapter 4: Social and Leisure Activities Sports and Sports Equipment Irregular Verbs in the Preterite Tense Assessment Tools: • Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar, FCA’s used for grading • Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade) • Quiz on Chapter 4 General Review of the 1st and 2nd Quarters (Chapters 1-4) Assessment Tools: • Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-4): Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, reading comprehension, writing sample, scantron 3rd Quarter: Chapter 5: Childhood Pastimes Childhood Vocabulary: Toys and the Playground Imperfect Tense Assessment Tools: • Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar, FCA’s used for grading • Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade) • Cuando era pequeño project using Chapter 5 Vocabulary and the Imperfect Tense – Written Assessment • Objective and Open-Ended Exam on Chapter 5: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample Chapter 6: Special Occasions • Holidays and Family Celebrations • Family Relationships • Stem-Changing Verbs in the Preterite Tense • Preterite Tense of the Irregular Verb “dar” • Reciprocal Reflexives Assessment Tools: • Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar, FCA’s used for grading • Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade) • Objective and Open-Ended Exam on Chapter 6: Objective questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample 4th Quarter: Chapter 7: Luxuries and Necessities • Personal Items • Household Appliances • Possessive Adjectives • Possessive Pronouns • Uses of the verbs “ser” and “estar”

Assessment Tools:

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Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar, FCA’s used for grading Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade) Exam on Chapter 7: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample

Chapter 8: Shopping • Types of stores • Store Sections • Present Progressive Tense • Negative Constructions • Use of the Impersonal “se” Assessment Tools: • Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar, FCA’s used for grading • Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade) • Objective Quiz on Chapter 8: Stores and Store Sections Vocabulary, Present Progressive Tense, Negative Constructions, Use of the Impersonal “se” • Map Project: Visual and oral project utilizing Chapter 8 Vocabulary and grammar General Review of the 3rd and 4th Quarters (Chapters 5-8) Assessment Tools: • Final Exam (Chapters 5-8): Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, reading comprehension, writing sample, scantron *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Map illustrations Simulations Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable

Grading Policy:

Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2.) Tests, major skits and projects, Diarios, and homework average will count twice. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.

Course Name:

Spanish 2

Level:

Honors

Points:

5



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Assessment Tools:

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Grading Policy:


Course Name:

Spanish 2A

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Paso A Paso 2 text and corresponding workbook – (Units 1-12) B. Selected short stories C. Marianela (adapted version) and movie D. El Norte (feature film) and articles on Guatemala

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Pasadoble Review and re-enforcement of topical vocabulary learned in Spanish I. Includes numbers, time, weather, foods, activities, household chores, colors, months, seasons, hobbies, personal descriptions and classroom expressions. Review of linguistic structures learned in Spanish I. Includes present tense of regular verbs and irregular verbs, ser and estar, adjective agreement, definite and indefinite articles. Reading two short stories: Una Lengua Extranjera La Sala de Espera Assessment: • Written Test includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions and short writing sample. • Poema – Mi Nombre es ______________ . Short creative writing/autobiographical sketch • Paragraphs entitled: Los Compaňeros de mi Clase , Los Quehaceres de mi Familia Unit One: School Life School Life Academic subjects Comparative and Superlative Comparisons; Equal Comparisons; Direct Object Pronouns, Verbs: traer, tener, salir, conocer Assessment: • Written Exam – Unit 1: includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions and writing sample • Oral Skit/Presentation, entitled “Estoy Harto/a de estudiar”

Unit Two: Daily Routine and Extracurricular Activities

Daily Routine and Personal Care Musical Instruments Extracurricular Activities Reflexive Verbs; Stem-change verbs; Antes de/después de Assessment: • Written Exam, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions, writing sample • La Rutina Diaria; Compostion or Video Presentation • Entrevista Oral with accompanying composition 2nd Quarter: Unit 3: Clothing and Shopping Clothing and Shopping Vocabulary Preterite Tense – Regular Formation: Orthographic Preterite Changes; Dar /Ver Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns; Comparisons: Comparatives, Superlatives and Equality; Irregular Comparisons Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses, writing sample • Skit/Role playing: En La Tienda Unit 4: Social and Leisure Activities Sports and Sports Equipment Social Activities Irregular Preterite Verbs: Ser, Ir, Estar, Tener, Andar, Poner, Poder, Saber, Hacer, Querer, Decir; Review of Saber in present tense Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses, writing sample • Composition: Mis Pasatiempos Unit 5: Childhood Childhood Toys and Activities Imperfect Tense: Formation and Use as Repeated Action; Adverbs of time: contrasting Preterite and Imperfect Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses, writing sample • Oral Entrevistas and accompanying composition • Composition: Mi Niňez Unit 6: Celebrations Family Relations: Vocabulary for the extended family Family Celebrations Holidays Imperfect Tense: Complete the uses of the imperfect tense (description, continuous action, verbs of mental state); Stem Change Preterite Verbs; Reciprocal Actions Assessment:

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Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses, writing sample Writing assignment: Una carta a los Reyes Magos

Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) • A Comprehensive Exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills of the studnets, as well as their understanding of the grammatical structures and vocabulary of lessons 1-6. The test consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample. 3rd Quarter: Cultural Unit: El Norte Introduction to Latin America Articles on Guatemala Assessment: • Written Test, includes map on Latin America objective questions, character identifications and writing sample • Viewing Packet, information to be filled in during viewing of movie Unit 7: The House and Furnishings House, Appliances and Personal Accessories Possessive Adjectives, Possessive Pronouns and the uses of Ser Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses, writing sample Unit 8: The City City Vocabulary and Giving Directions Contrasting Ser and Estar, the present progressive, negative expressions and the use of “se” for passive voice Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses and writing sample • Skit “”Perdido en la Ciudad”

Unit 9: Medical Emergencies Parts of the Body, Illnesses and Remedies, Medical Situations Contrasting The Imperfect and the Preterite, The Imperfect Progressive, Irregular Preterite Verbs – Caerse, Poner Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions, writing sample • Skit/Role Playing “En el Hospital” 4th Quarter:

Unit 10: Movies and Television Movie and TV Vocabulary Natural Disasters Complete Review of all the uses of the Imperfect Contrasting Imperfect and Preterite Tenses Decir, Traer in the preterite Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions, writing sample

Marianela: Reading elementary version of story Assessment: • Packet with questions • Written Test includes character identifications, objective questions and short response questions. Unit 11: The Future Vocabulary for Professions and Careers Technology and the House of the Future Future Tense: Regular and Irregular Verbs Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions, writing sample • Composition: La Bola de Cristal Unit 12: International Travel Airport and Tourist Vocabulary Affirmative and Negative Informal Commands Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions, writing sample • Skit: Commercial using tú commands

Final Exam • A Comprehensive Exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills of the studnets, as well as their understanding of the grammatical structures and vocabulary of lessons (7-9). The test consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Diagnostic testing

Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework is given nightly, averaging between 20 and 30 minutes an assignment. Homework is an integral part of the class; therefore late assignments will not be accepted, except for illness or other extenuating circumstances. Compositions or other lengthier assignments are given quiz grades. Special projects (demanding more creativity and more preparation) are valued as a test grade. At the advanced level, credit is not given for the completion of homework, but a penalty of a point per missing assignment is subtracted from the final grade of the quarter. Unit tests will be given at the completion of each chapter. Several quizzes per chapter will be given to evaluate the students’ comprehension of the material. Generally 3 or 4 quiz grades are equal to one test grade. Compositions or other lengthier homework assignments are valued as a quiz grade. Special assignments (demanding more creativity and more preparation) are valued as a test grade. Midterm and final exams equal one quarter of the grade for second and fourth terms.

Course Name:

Spanish 2A

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Paso A Paso 2 text and corresponding workbook – (Units 1-12) B. Selected short stories C. Marianela (adapted version) and movie D. El Norte (feature film) and articles on Guatemala

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Pasadoble Review and re-enforcement of topical vocabulary learned in Spanish I. Includes numbers, time, weather, foods, activities, household chores, colors, months, seasons, hobbies, personal descriptions and classroom expressions. Review of linguistic structures learned in Spanish I. Includes present tense of regular verbs and irregular verbs, ser and estar, adjective agreement, definite and indefinite articles. Reading two short stories: Una Lengua Extranjera La Sala de Espera Assessment: • Written Test includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions and short writing sample. • Poema – Mi Nombre es ______________ . Short creative writing/autobiographical sketch • Paragraphs entitled: Los Compaňeros de mi Clase , Los Quehaceres de mi Familia Unit One: School Life School Life Academic subjects Comparative and Superlative Comparisons; Equal Comparisons; Direct Object Pronouns, Verbs: traer, tener, salir, conocer Assessment: • Written Exam – Unit 1: includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions and writing sample • Oral Skit/Presentation, entitled “Estoy Harto/a de estudiar”

Unit Two: Daily Routine and Extracurricular Activities

Daily Routine and Personal Care Musical Instruments Extracurricular Activities Reflexive Verbs; Stem-change verbs; Antes de/después de Assessment: • Written Exam, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions, writing sample • La Rutina Diaria; Compostion or Video Presentation • Entrevista Oral with accompanying composition 2nd Quarter: Unit 3: Clothing and Shopping Clothing and Shopping Vocabulary Preterite Tense – Regular Formation: Orthographic Preterite Changes; Dar /Ver Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns; Comparisons: Comparatives, Superlatives and Equality; Irregular Comparisons Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses, writing sample • Skit/Role playing: En La Tienda Unit 4: Social and Leisure Activities Sports and Sports Equipment Social Activities Irregular Preterite Verbs: Ser, Ir, Estar, Tener, Andar, Poner, Poder, Saber, Hacer, Querer, Decir; Review of Saber in present tense Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses, writing sample • Composition: Mis Pasatiempos Unit 5: Childhood Childhood Toys and Activities Imperfect Tense: Formation and Use as Repeated Action; Adverbs of time: contrasting Preterite and Imperfect Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses, writing sample • Oral Entrevistas and accompanying composition • Composition: Mi Niňez Unit 6: Celebrations Family Relations: Vocabulary for the extended family Family Celebrations Holidays Imperfect Tense: Complete the uses of the imperfect tense (description, continuous action, verbs of mental state); Stem Change Preterite Verbs; Reciprocal Actions Assessment:

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Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses, writing sample Writing assignment: Una carta a los Reyes Magos

Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) • A Comprehensive Exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills of the studnets, as well as their understanding of the grammatical structures and vocabulary of lessons 1-6. The test consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample. 3rd Quarter: Cultural Unit: El Norte Introduction to Latin America Articles on Guatemala Assessment: • Written Test, includes map on Latin America objective questions, character identifications and writing sample • Viewing Packet, information to be filled in during viewing of movie Unit 7: The House and Furnishings House, Appliances and Personal Accessories Possessive Adjectives, Possessive Pronouns and the uses of Ser Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses, writing sample Unit 8: The City City Vocabulary and Giving Directions Contrasting Ser and Estar, the present progressive, negative expressions and the use of “se” for passive voice Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short answer responses and writing sample • Skit “”Perdido en la Ciudad”

Unit 9: Medical Emergencies Parts of the Body, Illnesses and Remedies, Medical Situations Contrasting The Imperfect and the Preterite, The Imperfect Progressive, Irregular Preterite Verbs – Caerse, Poner Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions, writing sample • Skit/Role Playing “En el Hospital” 4th Quarter:

Unit 10: Movies and Television Movie and TV Vocabulary Natural Disasters Complete Review of all the uses of the Imperfect Contrasting Imperfect and Preterite Tenses Decir, Traer in the preterite Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions, writing sample

Marianela: Reading elementary version of story Assessment: • Packet with questions • Written Test includes character identifications, objective questions and short response questions. Unit 11: The Future Vocabulary for Professions and Careers Technology and the House of the Future Future Tense: Regular and Irregular Verbs Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions, writing sample • Composition: La Bola de Cristal Unit 12: International Travel Airport and Tourist Vocabulary Affirmative and Negative Informal Commands Assessment: • Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective questions, short response questions, writing sample • Skit: Commercial using tú commands

Final Exam • A Comprehensive Exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills of the studnets, as well as their understanding of the grammatical structures and vocabulary of lessons (7-9). The test consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Diagnostic testing

Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework is given nightly, averaging between 20 and 30 minutes an assignment. Homework is an integral part of the class; therefore late assignments will not be accepted, except for illness or other extenuating circumstances. Compositions or other lengthier assignments are given quiz grades. Special projects (demanding more creativity and more preparation) are valued as a test grade. At the advanced level, credit is not given for the completion of homework, but a penalty of a point per missing assignment is subtracted from the final grade of the quarter. Unit tests will be given at the completion of each chapter. Several quizzes per chapter will be given to evaluate the students’ comprehension of the material. Generally 3 or 4 quiz grades are equal to one test grade. Compositions or other lengthier homework assignments are valued as a quiz grade. Special assignments (demanding more creativity and more preparation) are valued as a test grade. Midterm and final exams equal one quarter of the grade for second and fourth terms.

Course Name:

Spanish 3

Level:

Standard

Points:

5



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Assessment Tools:

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Grading Policy:


Course Name:

Spanish 3

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Paso a Paso 2 (Chapters 1-8) Paso a Paso 2 Workbook (Paso Doble-Chapter8) Supplementary material from Una Vez Mas, Spanish For Mastery-AMSCO Level 3, Spanish is Fun, Repaso, worksheets.

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General vocabulary and Review Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in Spanish 1 and 2. Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs studied in Spanish 1 and 2. Review Paso Doble -section of the text that contains several grammar and cultural topics. Assessment Tools: ♦ Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective ♦ Exam on Pasodoble: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions

Chapter 1: School Life Academic Subjects School Equipment Present tense of the verb SALIR Comparatives and Superlatives Direct Object Pronouns Assessment Tools: • Objective Quiz on Chapter 1 consisting of fill-ins, translations, matching, sentence completion and short answer questions. 5-10 oral Q&A session is also included. • Exam on Chapter 1, which will be objective format, containing fill-ins, translations, short answer questions, completion of daily class schedule in Spanish, Oral Q&A section and small written essay. • Objective quiz and Exam on Chapter 2 (same format as above) • Oral Presentation on school life and extracurricular activities. Chapter 2: Daily Life and Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular Activities Musical Instruments Reflexive Verbs Stem-Changing verbs in the Present Tense Assessment Tools: • Exam on General Vocabulary and Present Tense • Quiz on Chapter 1: School Life Vocabulary

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Exam on Chapter 1 Quiz on Chapter 2 Daily Life and Extracurricular Activities Vocabulary Exam on Chapter 2 School Life and Extracurricular Activities – Oral Presentation

2nd Quarter: Chapter 3: Clothing and Shopping Clothing Preterite Tense Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns Assessment Tools: • Objective Quiz on Chapter 3 with fill-ins, matching, multiple choice and short answer questions. • Oral presentation with Fashion Show to describe clothing. • Objective format major exam on chapter 3 Same format as Chapter Exams 1 and 2. Chapter 4: Social and Leisure Activities Sports and Sports Equipment Irregular Verbs in the Preterite Tense Assessment Tools: • Objective Quiz on Chapter 4 with fill-ins, translations, short answer questions and oral Q&A • Exam on chapter 4 (objective format) same as above • Written assessment on Hobbies and Activities Repaso: Mid-Term Exam • Review all material of Spanish I and Spanish II (Unidad PASO Doble – 4) Assessment Tools: • Mid-Term Exam: oral and reading comprehension, objective questions, fillins and writing samples. 3rd Quarter: Chapter 5: Childhood Pastimes Childhood Vocabulary: Toys and the playground Imperfect Tense of Regular Verbs Assessment Tools: • Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts. (objective format with fill-ins, short answer questions, matching and oral comprehension • “Cuando Era Pequeno” project: Written summary with photo using target vocabulary from Chapter 5 and the Imperfect Tense – Written Assessment • Unit 5 Exam: objective format with oral and reading comprehension fill-ins, short answer questions, open-ended questions, objective questions and writing sample.

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Chapter 6: Special Occasions Holidays and Family Celebrations Family Relationships Stem-changing Verbs in the Preterite Tense Preterite Tense of the irregular verb DAR Reciprocal Reflexes Assessment Tools: Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts. (Objective format with fill-ins, short answer questions, matching and oral comprehension. Unit 6 Exam: objective format with oral and reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer questions, open-ended questions, objective questions and writing sample.

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Chapter 7: Luxuries and Necessities Personal Items Household Appliances Possessive Adjectives Possessive Pronouns Uses of the verbs Ser and Estar Assessment Tools; Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts. (Objective format with fill-ins, short answer questions, matching and oral comprehension. A detailed, descriptive writing assignment, describing the student’s Kitchen or Bedroom using the target Chapter 7 vocabulary and possessive adjectives. Unit 7 Exam: Objective format with oral and reading comprehension, fill-ins, short answer questions, open-ended questions, objective questions and writing sample. Chapter 8: Shopping Types of Stores Store Sections Present Progressive Tense Negative Constructions Use of the Impersonal “Se” Assessment Tools: Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts. (Objective format with fill-ins, short answer questions, matching and oral comprehension. Map Project – Visual and Oral project utilizing Chapter 8 vocabulary and grammar Repaso para: Final Exam Unidad 5-8: Vocabolario, Gramática, Diálogos Assessment Tools: Final Exam: Listening comprehension, fill-ins, reading comprehension, objective multiple choice scantron questions and writing samples.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Map Illustrations Notebook


Grading Policy: 1. *HOMEWORK, PARTICIPATION, AND PROJECTS= 30% 2. TESTS= 40% 3. QUIZZES= 30% 4. MID-TERM and FINAL EXAMS will each count for 25% of final grade (Quarters 2 and 4). ♦ Students will receive 20 minutes + of homework each night and will also receive homework on the weekends. ♦ Students will not be permitted to hand in homework assignments late (unless from absence or special circumstance).


Level:

Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones ( Text and corresponding workbook) (Units 1-7) Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General vocabulary and verb review Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity Countries and nationalities Introductions Physical description Use of SER v. ESTAR Review of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals Assessment Tools: Test-Unit 1 Individual Vocabulary & Grammar Exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions Original paired written conversation Test- Location of Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals Mini-project - " Mi Heroe" Illustrated composition describing the student's personal heroe 2nd Quarter: Unit 2: Personal care Daily activities Expressing movement Getting someone’s attention Apologizing Stem-changing verbs Reflexive verbs Progressive tense Holiday Vocabulary- El Dia de los Muertos Assessment Tools Unit 2 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fill-ins, open ended questions Mini-Project- "Mi Vida Diaria"-Illustrated composition on student's daily routine Dictation Unit 5: Social and cultural activities Physical and sports activities Making plans/extending, accepting, and turning down invitations Preterite tense Holiday vocabulary and culture-La Navidad

Comprehensive review for mid-term exam Assessment Tools: Unit 5 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions Mini-project - Oral and/or written paired conversation Mid-year Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues (includes Units 1,2,and 5) 3rd Quarter: Unit 6: Describing vacation activities at the beach, in the country, and in the mountains Discussing problems and pleasures of vacation Relating an event in the past Forms of the Imperfect Uses of the Imperfect vs the Preterite Using the Imperfect and the Preterite in the same sentence/ paragraph Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying materials Assessment Tools: Unit 6 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions Dictation Unit 3: Domestic chores, vocabulary of objects needed to perform those chores How to ask for help, how to accept it and how to express gratitude Introduction of the concept of the Subjunctive Forms of regular and irregular verbs in the subjunctive Uses of the Present Subjunctive with expressions of will and after impersonal expressions Indicative vs Subjunctive vs Infinitive Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying materials Assessment Tools: Unit 3 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions Mini-project- "Mis Esperanzas"- Paragraph expressing student's hopes, feelings, doubt for the world, his family, or a specific individual

4th Quarter: Unit 4:Getting around town, directions, places in the city, inside building Formation of commands (Affirmative and Negative) Adverbs of prepositions of place

Uses of Por and Para Holiday vocabulary and culture: "Semana Santa" Assessment Tools: Unit 4 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended Mini-project- Oral and/or written paired conversation Unit 7: Foods and meals Ordering in a restaurant Shopping for food Past participles; present perfect tense; gustar and verbs like gustar Pronouns- subject,prepositional, direct object indirect object Comprehensive review for Final Exam Assessment Tools: Unit 7 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions Skit- " En Un Restaurante" (presented in class or video-taped at home) Final Exam:-oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues,writing sample (Includes Units 3, 4, 6, 7 )


*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. A

homework grade will be calculated, awarding points for each completed assignment with the total possible points equaling one hundred. All written and oral in class activities count towards the class participation grade The final grade for the term will be based on the following: Homework: Students lose 3 to 5 points for each missed homework Exam One exam after each chapter Quizzes 4 quizzes one exam Class Participation Students will loose 3to5 points in each class when their participation is poor Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.


Level:

Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones ( Text and corresponding workbook) (Units 1-7) Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General vocabulary and verb review Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity Countries and nationalities Introductions Physical description Use of SER v. ESTAR Review of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals Assessment Tools: Test-Unit 1 Individual Vocabulary & Grammar Exams: objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions Original paired written conversation Test- Location of Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals Mini-project - " Mi Heroe" Illustrated composition describing the student's personal heroe 2nd Quarter: Unit 2: Personal care Daily activities Expressing movement Getting someone’s attention Apologizing Stem-changing verbs Reflexive verbs Progressive tense Assessment Tools Unit 2 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fill-ins, open ended questions FCA Writings (4-5) Dictations Directed conversations (written/oral presentations) Open ended dialogue creations (oral assessment)

Unit 5: Social and cultural activities Physical and sports activities Making plans/extending, accepting, and turning down invitations

Preterite tense Holiday vocabulary and culture-La Navidad Comprehensive review for mid-term exam Assessment Tools: Vocabulary Quizzes Unit 5 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions Mini-project - Oral and/or written paired conversation Mid-year Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues (includes Units 1,2,and 5) 3rd Quarter: Unit 6: Describing vacation activities at the beach, in the country, and in the mountains Discussing problems and pleasures of vacation Relating an event in the past Forms of the Imperfect Uses of the Imperfect vs the Preterite Using the Imperfect and the Preterite in the same sentence/ paragraph Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying materials Assessment Tools: Vocabulary Quizzes Unit 6 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions Dictation FCA writings Unit 3: Domestic chores, vocabulary of objects needed to perform those chores How to ask for help, how to accept it and how to express gratitude Introduction of the concept of the Subjunctive Forms of regular and irregular verbs in the subjunctive Uses of the Present Subjunctive with expressions of will and after impersonal expressions Indicative vs Subjunctive vs Infinitive Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying materials Assessment Tools: Vocabulary Quizzes Unit 3 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions FCA writings (oral presentation) Mini-project- "Mis Esperanzas"- Paragraph expressing student's hopes, feelings, doubt for the world, his family, or a specific individual

4th Quarter: Unit 4:Getting around town, directions, places in the city, inside building Formation of commands (Affirmative and Negative) Adverbs of prepositions of place Uses of Por and Para Holiday vocabulary and culture: "Semana Santa" Assessment Tools: Unit 4 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended Mini-project- Oral and/or written paired conversation Vocabulary quizzes Unit 7: Foods and meals Ordering in a restaurant Shopping for food Past participles; present perfect tense; gustar and verbs like gustar Pronouns- subject,prepositional, direct object indirect object Comprehensive review for Final Exam Assessment Tools: Unit 7 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions Skit- " En Un Restaurante" (presented in class or video-taped at home) Final Exam:-oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues,writing sample (Includes Units 3, 4, 6, 7 )


*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Approximately 30 to 40 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late daily homework will receive 0 credit. One point will be deducted from the final grade point average for each 0 received. Conversely 2 points will be added to the final grade for those students who have completed all assignments satisfactorily. Students will receive additional time to complete assignments when they are absent due to illness and/or family emergencies. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice. 3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for the term 4. Points will be added or subtracted for homework assignments as stated above

Course Name:

Spanish 3

Level:

Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Spanish for Mastery 3 (Situaciones) text and corresponding workbook – (Units 1-12) B. La Casa Embrujada (summer reading); El Enredo (April vacation reading) C. Selected cultural readings and literary excerpts. Syllabus: High-frequency, practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced to develop the students’ ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in everyday culturally based situations. 1st Quarter: Review of summer assignment – Diary and Spanish novel Assessment Tools: • Summer diary: Exam grade • La Casa Embrujada – Summer work: Exam grade

Repaso General Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in Spanish 1&2 .Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs and expressions with tener and dar. Assessment Tools: • Exam on Present Tense (vocabulary and verbs): objective, fill-ins • Exam on all aspects of numbers and interrogative words: objective, fill-ins, short answer questions

Unidad 1 – Soy lo que soy Physical description of oneself & others 20 Spanish speaking countries (mapwork, capitals & nationalities) Nouns, adjectives, definite and indefinite articles, ser vs. estar Literary Reading – “Una hija singular” by Juan Carlos Moreno Assessment Tools: • Unit 1 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 1 Vocabulary Exam: objective, fill-ins, directed dialogue, writing sample • Unit 1 Grammar/Literary Reading Exam: objective, oral comprehension, short answer questions. open ended questions • Skit: Una Entrevista Unidad 2 – La rutina diaria Daily routine and activities The human body Holiday vocabulary -El Día de La Raza– el 12 de octubre Present tense of the stem changing verbs, reflexive verbs, and progressive tense; impersonal “se”, acabar de / ir a + infinitivo Literary Reading – “No hay que complicar la felicidad” by Marco Denevi Assessment Tools: • Unit 2 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 2 Vocabulary Exam: objective, question/answer, directed dialogue, picture description, writing sample • Unit 2 Grammar/Literary Reading Exam:Objective, fill-ins, short answers 2nd Quarter: Unidad 3 – La vida doméstica

Household chores (cleaning the house, gardening, caring for pets, doing the laundry) Asking for assistance ~ accepting and rejecting assistance Holiday Vocabulary – El Día de Los Muertos – el 2 de noviembre Formation of present subjunctive (regular and irregular verbs); use of present subjunctive in noun clauses, with impersonal expressions & verbs of doubt, with verbs of belief and certainty; and indicative vs. subjunctive, vs. infinitive Assessment Tools: • Unit 3 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 3 Vocabulary Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers, writing sample • Unit 3 Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers

Unidad 4 –Por la ciudad Getting around town ~ directions, places in the city, inside a building Holiday Vocabulary – El Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) Formation of commands (Ud., Uds., tú & vosotros - Aff. & Neg.); adverbs of prepositions of place; por/para Holiday vocabulary and traditions – La Navidad – 25 de diciembre Literary Reading – “Las aventuras de Juan Bobo” a Mexican folkloric story Assessment Tools: • Unit 4 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 4 Vocabulary Exam: objective, fill-ins, directed dialogue, writing sample • Unit 4 Grammar/Literary Reading Exam: objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, writing sample

Unidad 5 – El fin de semana Cultural/ leisure time / sports activities Making, accepting and rejecting invitations Preterite tense ( regular and irregular verbs) ; affirmative and negative expressions; present tense with desde and desde hace Literary Reading – “Signos de puntuación” by Luic C. Infante Assessments Tools: • Unit 5 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 5 Vocabulary and Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, directed dialogue, open ended questions, writing sample

Unidad 6 – De vaccaciones Outddor recreational activities in the country, mountain, or seashore; time and weather conditions; mishaps and accidents. Imperfect tense; preterite vs. imperfect tense; adverbs of time. Literary Reading – “Una carta a Dios” by Gregorio López y Fuentes Assessment Tools: • Unit 6 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 6 Vocabulary, Grammar, and Literary Reading Exam: objective, fill-ins, open ended questions, writing sample Repaso para: Mid Year Exam Unidad 1-6: Vocabulario, Gramática, Conversaciones Dirigidas La Navidad Vocabulario Assessment Tools: • Mid Year Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues, writing samples

3rd Quarter: Unidad 7 – ¡ Buen Provecho! Foods and meals Ordering in a restaurant Shopping for food Holiday vocabulary – El Día de Los Enamorados (Feb.14) Past participles; present perfect tense; gustar and verbs like gustar Pronouns – subject, prepositional, direct object, indirect object Assessment Tools: • Unit 7 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 7 Vocabulary Exam: objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directed dialogue, writing sample • Unit 7 Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers • Project: cooking demonstration or a restaurant skit. Unidad 8 – La Salud Medical and dental vocabulary In the doctor’s/dentist’s office In the hospital Use of present subjunctive with verbs of emotions and doubt; use of present subjunctive after relative pronouns; formation and use of present perfect subjunctive Holiday Vocabulary – La Pascua (Easter) Literary reading – “El Zorro que se hizo el muerto” by Don Juan Manuel Assessment Tools: • Unit 8 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation, literary reading • Unit 8 Vocabulary, Grammar, and Literary Reading Exam: objective, fill-ins, openended questions, writing sample Repaso para: National Spanish Exams Do and review four practice exams Assessment Tools: • National Spanish Exam (given the second week of March): oral comprehension, reading comprehension

Movie: La Catrina (14 episodes ~ telenovela) Assessment Tools: • Viewing packet- information to be filled in during watching of the movie • Major paper in Spanish due on the movie: summary, character sketches, evaluation

4th Quarter: Unidad 9 – Siga la Moda Clothing, shoes, and accessories vocabulary Describing clothes with details (materials, fit, sizes, etc.) Shopping for clothes/shoes Use of adjectives as nouns; demonstrative adjectives and pronouns; possessive adjectives and nouns; comparison and superlative of adjectives Assessment Tools: • Unit 9 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation

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Unit 9 Vocabulary and Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers, descriptions, writing sample

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Project: Fashion Show

Supplementary Reading (given over April vacation): El Enredo ~ a mystery novel set in Barcelona and Pamplona, Spain Assessment Tools: Exam: oral comprehension, short answers, character sketches, open-ended questions, cultural essay Unidad 10 – Buen Viaje Travel – car, train, and plane Making reservations Formation and use of the future tense, the conditional tense, the past perfect tense, and the future perfect tense Literary Reading – El Abanico Assessment Tools: • Unit 10 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 10 Vocabulary , Grammar, Literary Reading Exam : objective, fill-ins, short answers, writing sample Unidad 11 – En el hotel Types of hotels and lodgings Hotel personnel Making hotel reservations Requesting hotel services Al + infinitive; use of infinitive after certain prepositions; use of subjunctive in adverbial clauses; subjunctive vs. indicative with cuando Assessment Tools: • Unit 11 Language Lab: oral comprehension • Unit 11 Vocabulary and Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, writing sample

Unidad 12 – Hogar, dulce hogar Types of housing Rooms and parts of a house Furniture and appliances Home maintenance activities Formation and uses of the past subjunctive; contrary to fact (If) clauses Literary Reading – El Amante Corto de Vista Assessment Tools: • Unit 12 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation • Unit 12 Vocabulary and Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, writing sample • Project or paper on “Mi Casa” Repaso para: Final Exam Unidad 8-12: vocabulario, gramática, conversaciones dirigidas, lectura literaria(12) Assessment Tools: • Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues, writing samples *Assessment Tools: Portfolios

Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Lab practical Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.

Grading Policy: Homework will average between 30 and 45 minutes each night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late daily homework will receive a 0 credit. Graded compositions and/or projects will lose 10 points for each day that they are late. There are obvious exceptions to this homework policy for illness, emergencies, etc, that must be substantiated with me. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1.) Quizzes (written and oral), compositions, oral presentations, language lab quizzes, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2.) Exams, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term


Level:

Standard

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones text and corresponding workbook (Units 1-7) Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General vocabulary and verb review Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral presentations made by individual students Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity Assessment: Interview - ¿Quién soy yo? Introductions Self-description Use of SER v. ESTAR Assessment: Letter of introduction to host family in Spanish-speaking country Additional assessments on Unit 1: Written test - Unit 1 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, matching, spelling) Written test - Unit 1 grammar (fill ins, multiple choice) Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation Video: Globe Trekkers - México Assessment: Written review of video Video series: La Catrina Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and video vocabulary and expressions

2nd Quarter:

Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral presentations made by individual students Unit 2: Personal care Daily activities Expressing movement Getting someone’s attention Apologizing Assessment: Written test - Unit 2 vocabulary (word meaning, spelling, fill ins, multiple choice) Stem-changing verbs Reflexive verbs Progressive tense Assessment: Written test - Unit 1 verb use (verb meaning, fill ins, questions to answer, verb conjugation, multiple choice, translation) Literary reading: “No hay que complicar la felicidad” Assessment: Written test (multiple choice, open-ended question) Additional assessments on Unit 2: Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation Unit 5: Social and cultural activities Physical and sports activities Making plans/extending, accepting, and turning down invitations Assessment: Written test - Unit 5 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling) Preterite tense Assessment: Written test (verb conjugation)

Additional assessments on Unit 5: Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation Video series: La Catrina Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and video vocabulary and expressions General review for mid-term exam Assessment: Mid-term exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) 3rd Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral presentations made by individual students Unit 6: Vacations – the pleasures and problems At the beach, in the country, in the mountains How to narrate an event Assessment: Written test – Unit 6 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling) Imperfect tense Use of preterite v. imperfect Assessment: Written test – Unit 6 verbs (verb conjugation, fill ins) Additional assessment on Unit 6: Vacation postcard to a friend Unit 3: Domestic chores Household items Asking for assistance Giving and accepting thanks Assessment: Written test – Unit 3 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling) Formation of present subjunctive (regular and irregular verbs)

Use of present subjunctive in noun clauses, with impersonal expressions, verbs of doubt, with verbs of belief and certainty Indicative v. subjunctive, v. infinitive Assessment: Querida Abby – advice letters Additional assessments on Unit 3: Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation Video series: La Catrina Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and video vocabulary and expressions 4th Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral presentations made by individual students Unit 4: Getting around town Directions Places in the city and inside a building Assessment: Written test – Unit 4 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning) Formation of commands Adverbs and prepositions of place Por v. para Literary reading: Las aventuras de Juan Bobo Assessment: Written test – Unit 4 grammar and reading (multiple choice, fillins, formation of commands, mini-dialogues) Additional assessments on Unit 4: Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation

Unit 7: Food and meals Ordering in a restaurant Shopping for food Assessment: Written test – Unit 7 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, menu writing) Past participles Present perfect tense Gustar and similar verbs Pronouns (subject, prepositional, direct object, indirect object) Assessment: Written test – Present perfect (verb conjugation) Note: Other items are covered on exam. Additional assessments on Unit 7: Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation Video series: La Catrina Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and video vocabulary and expressions General review for final exam Assessment: Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments

Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams, written and oral Essays Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework/Classwork *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will receive half or no credit. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice. 3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.

Course Name: Spanish 4 Teacher Name: Señor Rojas

Level:

Standard

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones text and corresponding workbook (Units 1-7) Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General vocabulary and verb review Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral presentations made by individual students Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity Assessment: Interview - ¿Quién soy yo? Introductions Self-description Use of SER v. ESTAR Assessment: Letter of introduction to host family in Spanish-speaking country Additional assessments on Unit 1: Written test - Unit 1 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, matching, spelling) Written test - Unit 1 grammar (fill ins, multiple choice) Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation Video: Globe Trekkers - México Assessment: Written review of video Video series: La Catrina Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and video vocabulary and expressions

2nd Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral presentations made by individual students Unit 2: Personal care Daily activities Expressing movement Getting someone’s attention Apologizing Assessment: Written test - Unit 2 vocabulary (word meaning, spelling, fill ins, multiple choice) Stem-changing verbs Reflexive verbs Progressive tense Assessment: Written test - Unit 1 verb use (verb meaning, fill ins, questions to answer, verb conjugation, multiple choice, translation) Literary reading: “No hay que complicar la felicidad” Assessment: Written test (multiple choice, open-ended question) Additional assessments on Unit 2: Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation Unit 5: Social and cultural activities Physical and sports activities Making plans/extending, accepting, and turning down invitations Assessment: Written test - Unit 5 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling) Preterite tense Assessment: Written test (verb conjugation)

Additional assessments on Unit 5: Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation Video series: La Catrina Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and video vocabulary and expressions General review for mid-term exam Assessment: Mid-term exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) 3rd Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral presentations made by individual students Unit 6: Vacations – the pleasures and problems At the beach, in the country, in the mountains How to narrate an event Assessment: Written test – Unit 6 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling) Imperfect tense Use of preterite v. imperfect Assessment: Written test – Unit 6 verbs (verb conjugation, fill ins) Additional assessment on Unit 6: Vacation postcard to a friend Unit 3: Domestic chores Household items Asking for assistance Giving and accepting thanks Assessment: Written test – Unit 3 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling) Formation of present subjunctive (regular and

irregular verbs) Use of present subjunctive in noun clauses, with impersonal expressions, verbs of doubt, with verbs of belief and certainty Indicative v. subjunctive, v. infinitive Assessment: Querida Abby – advice letters Additional assessments on Unit 3: Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation Video series: La Catrina Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and video vocabulary and expressions 4th Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral presentations made by individual students Unit 4: Getting around town Directions Places in the city and inside a building Assessment: Written test – Unit 4 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning) Formation of commands Adverbs and prepositions of place Por v. para Literary reading: Las aventuras de Juan Bobo Assessment: Written test – Unit 4 grammar and reading (multiple choice, fillins, formation of commands, mini-dialogues) Additional assessments on Unit 4: Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation

Unit 7: Food and meals Ordering in a restaurant Shopping for food Assessment: Written test – Unit 7 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, menu writing) Past participles Present perfect tense Gustar and similar verbs Pronouns (subject, prepositional, direct object, indirect object) Assessment: Written test – Present perfect (verb conjugation) Note: Other items are covered on exam. Additional assessments on Unit 7: Original paired written conversation Oral presentation of original conversation Video series: La Catrina Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and video vocabulary and expressions General review for final exam Assessment: Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments

Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams, written and oral Essays Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework/Classwork *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. A homework grade will be calculated, awarding points for each completed assignment with the total possible points equaling one hundred. All written and oral in class activities count towards the class participation grade The final grade for the term will be based on the following: Homework: Students lose 3 to 5 points uncompleted homework Exam One exam after each chapter Quizzes 4 quizzes one exam Class Participation Students will loose 3to5 points in each class when their participation is poor Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.

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Course Name:

Spanish 4

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Spanish for Mastery 3 (Situaciones) text and corresponding workbook - (Units 8 - 14) B. Ya Veras - Supplementary cultural readings

Syllabus: High frequency practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced to develop the student's ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in everyday situations. Insights and deeper cultural understanding are cultivated through a more in-depth cultural study. 1st Quarter: Comprehensive review of vocabulary and verb tenses of Spanish 1, 2, and 3. Unidad 8 - La Salud Medical and dental vocabulary In the doctor's/dentist's office In the hospital Use of the present subjunctive with verbs of emotions and doubt; use of present subjunctive after relative pronouns; formation and use of present perfect ssubjunctive Introduction to Hispanic music Assessment Tools: Review Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Unit 8 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open ended questions, directed dialog Unit 8 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- " En El Consultorio del Medico" memorized, dramatized dialogue 2nd Quarter: Unidad 9 - Siga la Moda Clothing, shoes, and accessories vocabulary Describing clothes with details(materials, fit,sizes,etc.) Shopping for clothes/shoes Use of adjectives as nouns; demonstrative adjectives and pronouns;possessive adjectives and nouns; comparison and superlative of adjectives Cultural celebration and study of Dia de los Muertos Study of Hispanic music continued Assessment Tools: Unit 9 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directed dialogue

Unit 9 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- " Un Espectaculo de Moda" original, dramatized, fashion show Unidad 10- Buen Viaje Travel- by car, train, and plane Making reservations Formation and use of the future tense, the condtional tense, the past perfect, and the future perfect Cultural celebration and study of Navidad en el Mundo Hispano Assessment Tools: Unit 10 Vocabulary Exam - objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directeddialogue Unit 10 Grammar Exm- objective, fill-ins, opened questions Classroom Presentation- Directed, memorized, dialogue Comprehensive Review: Mid-Year Exam Unidades 8, 9, 10 + Reviewed material Vocabulario, gramatica, y informacion cultural Assessment Tools: Mid-Year Exam : oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues, writing samples 3rd Quarter: Unidad 11 - En el Hotel Types of hotels and lodging Hotel personnel Making hotel reservations and requesting hotel services Al + infinitive; use of infinitive after certain prepositions; use of subjunctive in adverbial clauses; subjunctive vs. indicative with cuando Feature length film in Spanish: La Historia Oficial or De Eso No Se Habla Assessment Tools: Unit 11 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Unit 11 Grammar Exam - objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, writing sample Classroom Presentation- Directed, memorized dialogue Written opened ended responses to questions on feature film Unidad 12- Hogar, Dulce Hogar Types of Housing Rooms and parts of a house Furniture and appliances Home maintenance activities Formation and uses of the past subjunctive; contrary to fact (If) Clauses

Assessment Tools: Unit 12 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directed dialogue Unit 12 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Project- La Casa de Mis Suenos - Illustrated description of the student's dreamhouse 4th Quarter Unidad 13 - Aqui Se Arregla Fixing up the home Audiovisual and sound equipment for the home Parts of the car and repairing the car Passive voice and active voice vs. passive voice Construction of ser and estar with past participle Construction of se + verb Assessment Tools: Unit 13 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins,open ended questions, directed dialogue Unit 13 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Cultural Studies Unit- El Arte del Mundo Hispano Study of Mexican Mural Art with focus on works of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Overview of Spanish Art with focus on works of Diego Velasquez, Francisco Goya, El Greco, Pablo Picasso,and Salvador Dali Assessment Tools: Class Discussion- Oral questions and answers Project- Students will research a Hispanic artist and answer a series of questions in Spanish about that artist Oral Presentation- If time permits, students will present their findings, with illustrations, to the class Review for Final Exam Unidad 11, 12, 13 and Cultural Material Vocabulario, gramatica, y informacion cultural Assessment Tools: Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues, writing samples Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Map illustrations

Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Grading Policy: Homework will average between 30 and 45 minutes each night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late daily homework will receive O credit. One point will be deducted from the final grade-point average for each 0 received. Conversely 2 points will be added to the final grade for those students who have completed all assignments satisfactorily. Students will receive additional time to complete assignments when they are absent due to illness and/or family emergencies. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1. Quizzes (written and oral), compositions, oral presentations, and other corrected assignments will count once 2. Exams, major skits and projects will count twice 3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term 4. Points will be added or subtracted for homework assignments as stated above

Course Name:

Spanish 4AP

Level: Advanced

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Una Vez Más B. Francisco García Pavón, El Carnaval C. Ana María Matute, Historias de la Artámila D. Victor Ruíz Iriarte, El carrusell E. Antonio Buero Vallejo, En la ardiente oscuridad F. Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quijote de La Mancha G. Feature Film

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Spain and its History: A study of Spain and its people with an overview of the history, concentrating on the modern era... Assessment: • Written test which includes map identifications, objective fill- ins and matching, and open –ended responses • Oral and Visual presentations on the major cities of Spain El carnaval by Francisco García Pavón Assessment: • Evaluation of summer work, focusing on completeness of responses as well as accuracy. • Written Test , includes objective fill-ins and open-ended responses Historias de la Artámila by Ana María Matute Assessment: • Written Tests on the four stories read by class. Tests are a combination of objective questions and open-ended responses. • Essays: Reactions to the social and historical questions posed in these stories • Cooperative oral presentation on an additional story by Ana María Matute

Una Vez Más: Chapters 1 and 2 : Grammar Review of present tense, ser and estar, gerunds and past participles, passive voice and commands, present perfect tense, preterite and imperfect tenses, past perfect tense Assessment: • Objective fill-in and sentence completion tests • Essays designed to demonstrate students’ ability to use the present and past tenses.

2nd Quarter:

History of Spain: continuation of study on Spain with in depth discussion of the Franco Regime. Assessment: • Written objective test including fill-ins, sentence completions, matching and open-ended responses • Oral and Visual Presentations on a famous historical character in Spanish history Current Events in Spain: On going Cultural Presentations taken from the Spanish media via the internet Assessment: • Evaluation of oral presentation and accompanying written paper El carrusell by Victor Ruiz Iriarte Assessment: • Written objective test which includes fill-ins, sentence completions and open ended questions • Essays written on the social and political implications of the novel Una Vez Más: Chapters 3 and 4: Grammar Review of the future, future prefect, conditional and conditional perfect tenses. Intense study of the subjunctive, including the present, present perfect, imperfect and the past perfect tenses. Assessment: • Objective grammar tests based on the concepts in the lessons, includes fill-ins, sentence completions, and short answer responses • Essays designed to incorporate the future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses. Midterm Exam • A Comprehensive Exam based on the literature and cultural units of the first semester, as well as the grammatical structures of lessons 1-4 of Una Vez Mas. The test assesses the listening, reading and writing skills of the students. It consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and writing samples 3rd Quarter: Feature Film Viewing one of the many internationally well known films in Spanish. Selected film will have historical, political or thematic relevance to course work. Recent films included: Los Hombres Armados, La Historia Oficial, El Hijo de la Novia Assessment: • Reaction Paper based on issues presented in film • Opportunity for Cultural Presentation based on film En la Ardiente Oscuridad by Antonio Buero Vallejo Assessment: • Written Objective Tests for each act which will include fill-ins, short response questions, and open ended questions. • Thematic essays • Group Presentation of Play

Una Vez Más: Chapters 5 and 6: Grammar Review of articles, formation of plurals, irregular gender formations, subject pronouns, object pronouns and prepositional pronouns, and pronoun placement in sentence Assessment: • Objective fill-in, sentence completion and short answer response test

Preparation for the National Spanish Exam 4th Quarter: Una Vez Más: Chapters 7 and 8: Grammar Review of possessive adjectives and pronouns, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, interrogative words and exclamatory expressions Assessment: • Objective fill-in, sentence completion and short answer response questions Don Quijote de La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, edited version for high school use Assessment: • Written Test which includes objective questions, short response answers and writing sample • Essays based on themes presented in work Final Exam • A Comprehensive Exam based on the literature and cultural units of the second semester, as well as the grammatical structures of lessons 5-8 of Una Vez Mas. The test assesses the listening, reading and writing skills of the students. It consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and writing samples

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers

Norm reformed tests Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will average 30-45 minutes a night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected to be legible, complete and done on time. Except for illness or other extenuating circumstances, homework will not be accepted late. Assessment of the students’ work and progress will be given at the completion of each unit. Students will have textbook generated tests for the grammar lessons, and teacher generated tests for the literature and cultural units. Essays and other written assignments will be valued as a test grade. Throughout the course oral presentations will be required and will be assessed a test value. Midterm and final exams equal one fourth of the second and fourth terms’ grade.

Course Name:

Spanish 5

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Spanish for Mastery 3 (Situaciones) text and corresponding workbook - (Units 8 - 14) B. Ya Veras - Supplementary cultural readings

Syllabus: High frequency practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced to develop the student's ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in everyday situations. Insights and deeper cultural understanding are cultivated through a more in-depth cultural study. 1st Quarter: Comprehensive review of vocabulary and verb tenses of Spanish 1, 2, and 3. Unidad 8 - La Salud Medical and dental vocabulary In the doctor's/dentist's office In the hospital Use of the present subjunctive with verbs of emotions and doubt; use of present subjunctive after relative pronouns; formation and use of present perfect ssubjunctive Introduction to Hispanic music Assessment Tools: Review Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Unit 8 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open ended questions, directed dialog Unit 8 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- " En El Consultorio del Medico" memorized, dramatized dialogue 2nd Quarter: Unidad 9 - Siga la Moda Clothing, shoes, and accessories vocabulary Describing clothes with details(materials, fit,sizes,etc.) Shopping for clothes/shoes Use of adjectives as nouns; demonstrative adjectives and pronouns;possessive adjectives and nouns; comparison and superlative of adjectives Cultural celebration and study of Dia de los Muertos Study of Hispanic music continued Assessment Tools: Unit 9 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directed dialogue

Unit 9 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- " Un Espectaculo de Moda" original, dramatized, fashion show Unidad 10- Buen Viaje Travel- by car, train, and plane Making reservations Formation and use of the future tense, the condtional tense, the past perfect, and the future perfect Cultural celebration and study of Navidad en el Mundo Hispano Assessment Tools: Unit 10 Vocabulary Exam - objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directeddialogue Unit 10 Grammar Exm- objective, fill-ins, opened questions Classroom Presentation- Directed, memorized, dialogue Comprehensive Review: Mid-Year Exam Unidades 8, 9, 10 + Reviewed material Vocabulario, gramatica, y informacion cultural Assessment Tools: Mid-Year Exam : oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues, writing samples 3rd Quarter: Unidad 11 - En el Hotel Types of hotels and lodging Hotel personnel Making hotel reservations and requesting hotel services Al + infinitive; use of infinitive after certain prepositions; use of subjunctive in adverbial clauses; subjunctive vs. indicative with cuando Feature length film in Spanish: La Historia Oficial or De Eso No Se Habla Assessment Tools: Unit 11 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Unit 11 Grammar Exam - objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, writing sample Classroom Presentation- Directed, memorized dialogue Written opened ended responses to questions on feature film Unidad 12- Hogar, Dulce Hogar Types of Housing Rooms and parts of a house Furniture and appliances Home maintenance activities Formation and uses of the past subjunctive; contrary to fact (If) Clauses

Assessment Tools: Unit 12 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directed dialogue Unit 12 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Project- La Casa de Mis Suenos - Illustrated description of the student's dreamhouse 4th Quarter Unidad 13 - Aqui Se Arregla Fixing up the home Audiovisual and sound equipment for the home Parts of the car and repairing the car Passive voice and active voice vs. passive voice Construction of ser and estar with past participle Construction of se + verb Assessment Tools: Unit 13 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins,open ended questions, directed dialogue Unit 13 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions Cultural Studies Unit- El Arte del Mundo Hispano Study of Mexican Mural Art with focus on works of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Overview of Spanish Art with focus on works of Diego Velasquez, Francisco Goya, El Greco, Pablo Picasso,and Salvador Dali Assessment Tools: Class Discussion- Oral questions and answers Project- Students will research a Hispanic artist and answer a series of questions in Spanish about that artist Oral Presentation- If time permits, students will present their findings, with illustrations, to the class Review for Final Exam Unidad 11, 12, 13 and Cultural Material Vocabulario, gramatica, y informacion cultural Assessment Tools: Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues, writing samples Assessment Tools: Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Map illustrations

Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Grading Policy: Homework will average between 30 and 45 minutes each night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late daily homework will receive O credit. One point will be deducted from the final grade-point average for each 0 received. Conversely 2 points will be added to the final grade for those students who have completed all assignments satisfactorily. Students will receive additional time to complete assignments when they are absent due to illness and/or family emergencies. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1. Quizzes (written and oral), compositions, oral presentations, and other corrected assignments will count once 2. Exams, major skits and projects will count twice 3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term 4. Points will be added or subtracted for homework assignments as stated above


Level: Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Situaciones Álbum Terminemos el cuento Una vez más La casa en Mango Street Cuando era puertorriqueña Syllabus: 1st Quarter: General vocabulary and verb review Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral presentations made by individual students Short stories: "El amante corto de vista" "El abanico" "El décimo" Assessment: Written test combining objective and open-ended questions on each story Short story: ¡Hola! ¿Eres Luis? Assessment: Writing an original ending to the story Video: Globe Trekkers – México Assessment: Written review of the video Grammar: Unit 1: Present indicative, “ser” and “estar,” gerund, past participle, passive voice, imperative; Unit 2: Present perfect, preterite, imperfect, pluperfect, passive voice Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and correct use of the verb forms and tenses on each unit

2nd Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly presentations made by individual students; Oral presentation on topic of student's choice Novel: La casa en Mango Street Assessment: Objective quizzes Journals Personal vignette writing Grammar: Unit 3: Future, future perfect, conditional, conditional perfect tenses Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and correct use of the verb tenses General review for mid-term exam Assessment: Mid-term exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions) 3rd Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly presentations made by individual students Novel: La casa en Mango Street Assessment: Objective quizzes Journals Personal vignette writing Personal memoir project Oral presentation of above project Video: En el tiempo de las mariposas Assessment: Written analysis/evaluation of video Grammar: Unit 4: The subjunctive (present, present perfect, imperfect, pluperfect) Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and correct use of the subjunctive

4th Quarter: Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly presentations made by individual students; Oral presentation on topic of student’s choice Autobiography: Cuando era puertorriqueña Assessment: Objective quizzes Journals Personal writings Video: Cuando era puertorriqueña Assessment: Written analysis/evaluation of video Grammar: Further units of Una vez más to be decided on depending on student needs Assessment: Written tests/quizzes (format to be announced) Final exam project Assessment: Written autobiography *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams, written and oral

Essays Autobiography Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays/writings Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 30 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1. Quizzes, minor oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2. Tests, major skits, oral presentations and projects, and homework average will count twice. 3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.

Course Name:

Spanish 5

Level:

Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Prosa moderna del mundo hispánico, Conexiones (grammar & vocabulary) Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing 2nd edition (anthology) for the Language Examination Antonio Skármeta, No pasó nada Rodney T. Rodríguez, Momentos Federico García Lorca, La casa de Bernarda Alba cumbres de las literaturas hispánicas José María Sánchez Silva, Marcelino Pan y Vino Alejandro Casona, La dama del alba

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Literature: José María Sánchez Silva, Marcelino Pan y Vino Assessment Tools: • Marcelino Pan y Vino – open-ended and objective packet completed over the summer • Open-ended in-class essay on Marcelino Pan y Vino Conexiones, Chapters 1-2: Review of the Preterite & Imperfect Past Tenses, Review of the Future Tense, Review of the Present Subjunctive Assessment Tools: • Oral & written project on the Preterite & Imperfect Tenses • Objective test on the Future Tense & the Present Subjunctive Literature: Alejandro Casona, La dama del alba Assessment Tools: • Open-ended exam on Acts 1 and 2 of La dama del alba • Open-ended exam on Acts 3 and 4 of La dama del alba Additional Assessment Tools: • Summer Diary: Open-ended essays • Impromptu writing assignments: essays written in class that are graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines • Language Lab – Oral Comprehension and Speaking Assessments: taken from Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination. Graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines. 2nd Quarter:

Literature: Federico García Lorca, La casa de Bernarda Alba Assessment Tools: • Open-ended exam on entire play (Acts 1, 2, and 3) of La casa de Bernarda Alba Conexiones, Chapters 3 & 4: Review of Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns, review of the verb Gustar, Review of Reflexive Constructions, Review of the Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions, Review of Agreement, Form, & Position of Adjectives Assessment Tools: • Objective test on Direct & Indirect Object Pronouns & the verb Gustar • Objective test on Reflexive Constructions & the Present Perfect Tense • Objective test on the Present Subjunctive, Formal & Informal Commands, & Comparative & Superlative Expressions

Additional Assessment Tools: • Impromptu writing assignments: essays written in class that are graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines • Language Lab – Oral Comprehension and Speaking Assessments: taken from Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination. Graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines. Review of the 1st and 2nd Quarters: Marcelino Pan y Vino, La dama del alba, La casa de Bernarda Alba, Conexiones Chapters 1-4 Assessment Tools: • Midterm Exam: Listening comprehension, speech samples (picture description and directed response questions), reading comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample, scantron 3rd Quarter:

Literature: Selected readings from Momentos cumbres de las literaturas hispánicas Assessment Tools: • Open-ended exam on selected readings from Momentos cumbres de las literaturas hispánicas Literature: Selected short stories from Prosa moderna del mundo hispánico (anthology) Assessment Tools: • Open-ended exam on selected short stories from Prosa moderna del mundo hispánico Conexiones, Chapters 5, 6, & 7: Review of the Subjunctive in Adjective Clauses, Review of the Future Perfect & Pluperfect Tenses, Review of Comparatives and Superlatives, Review of the Subjunctive in Adverbial Clauses, Review of Formal & Informal Commands, Por & Para Assessment Tools: • Objective Test on the Subjunctive in Adjective Clauses & the Future Perfect and Pluperfect Tenses • Objective Test on the Subjunctive in Adverbial Clauses & Formal & Informal Commands • Objective Quiz on Por & Para Additional Assessment Tools: • Impromptu writing assignments: essays written in class that are graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines • Language Lab – Oral Comprehension and Speaking Assessments: taken from Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination. Graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines.

4th Quarter:

Conexiones, Chapters 8 & 9: Imperfect Subjunctive, Conditional Tense, Subjunctive in “Si” clauses, Pluperfect Subjunctive Assessment Tools: • Objective Test on the Imperfect Subjunctive, the Conditional Tense, & the Subjunctive in “Si” clauses Literature: Antonio Skármeta, No pasó nada Assessment Tools: • Final Research Paper in Spanish on a literary or historic topic chosen in consultation with teacher

Additional Assessment Tools:

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Impromptu writing assignments: essays written in class that are graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines Language Lab – Oral Comprehension and Speaking Assessments: taken from Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination. Graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Oral Exams Lab practical Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will average 30-45 minutes a night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late homework will not be accepted. The final grade for the term will be based on the following: 1. Quizzes (written and oral), compositions, oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once. 2. Exams, major projects, and homework average will count twice. Mid-term exam and final paper will count ¼ of the grade for that term.

History Syllabi

Course Name:

American Development

Level: Standard

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Barth, Gunther P. The Rise if the Modern City, 1980 Dawlay, Alan. Struggle for Justice , 1992 Foner, Eric. Reconstruction, 1988 Hofstaidar, Richard. The Age of Reform, 1955 Keller, Morton. Affairs of State, 1977 Krauts, L.M. The Huddled Masses 1982 Misa, Thomas J. A Nation of Steel, 1995 Montgomery, David. The Fall of the House of Labor, 1987 Woodwards, C. Van. Origin of the New South

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: N/A 2nd Quarter: N/A 3rd Quarter: I. The Civil War and Reconstruction (1850 to 1877) A. A nation divided; the failed attempts at compromise over slavery B. Abraham Lincoln; beliefs, election; secession and war C. Leaders, deciding factors, turning points, and human toll of the Civil War D. Emancipation Proclamation; the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments E. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Second Inaugural, and assassination F. Reconstruction: aims, obstacles, and phases • Tests • Quizzes • Research Paper • Homework th 4 Quarter: II. The Advent of Modern America (1865 to 1920) A. Changes and constraints for African-Americans; Plessy v. Ferguson B. Industrial expansion; inventions, resources, government support C. Modern business: corporation, banking, stock exchange; the Gospel of Wealth D. Organizing 19th century labor; aims, strikes, and obstacles E. New immigration and migration; life in growing American cities F. Crises and losses on American farms; the Populist movement G. The United States as World Power; the Spanish-American War H. Progressivism; results and limits; Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson • • •

Tests Quizzes Research Paper

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Homework

]*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Map illustrations Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests = 30 % Homework = 20% Quizzes = 10% Papers/ Projects= 20% Notes = 10% Class Participation/ Behavior = 10%

Course Name:


Level: Honors

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Barth, Gunther P. The Rise if the Modern City, 1980 Dawlay, Alan. Struggle for Justice , 1992 Foner, Eric. Reconstruction, 1988 Hofstaidar, Richard. The Age of Reform, 1955 Keller, Morton. Affairs of State, 1977 Krauts, L.M. The Huddled Masses 1982 Misa, Thomas J. A Nation of Steel, 1995 Montgomery, David. The Fall of the House of Labor, 1987 Woodwards, C. Van. Origin of the New South

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: N/A 2nd Quarter: N/A 3rd Quarter: I. The Civil War and Reconstruction (1850 to 1877) A. A nation divided; the failed attempts at compromise over slavery B. Abraham Lincoln; beliefs, election; secession and war C. Leaders, deciding factors, turning points, and human toll of the Civil War D. Emancipation Proclamation; the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments E. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Second Inaugural, and assassination F. Reconstruction: aims, obstacles, and phases • Tests • Quizzes • Research Paper • Projects • Homework • Journals 4th Quarter: II. The Advent of Modern America (1865 to 1920) A. Changes and constraints for African-Americans; Plessy v. Ferguson B. Industrial expansion; inventions, resources, government support C. Modern business: corporation, banking, stock exchange; the Gospel of Wealth D. Organizing 19th century labor; aims, strikes, and obstacles E. New immigration and migration; life in growing American cities F. Crises and losses on American farms; the Populist movement G. The United States as World Power; the Spanish-American War H. Progressivism; results and limits; Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson

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Tests Quizzes Research Paper Presentations of Paper/ Projects Homework Journals

]*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Map illustrations Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests = 35% Homework = 15% Quizzes = 20 Papers/ Projects= 20% Class Participation/ Behavior = 5% Journals= 5%

Course Name:


Level:

Advanced

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Garraty, J. A. & Carnes C.C., The American Nation, Longman Inc. New York, 2000.

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Testing a New NationI.Age of Jackson: 1824-1840 A. Democratic change B. Political development C. American Nationalism II.The Ferment of Reform: 1830-1860 A. Abolition movement B. Women’s rights C. Temperance III.Territorial and Economic Expansion: 1830-1860 A. Sectional differences B. Acquisition of Texas, Mexican Session , Oregon IV. The Union in Peril: 1848-1860 A. Compromise of 1850 B. Ostend Manifesto C. Kansas Nebraska Act D. Election of 1860 V.The Civil War: 1861-1865 A. Nation divides B. War plans and development C. Lincoln’s problems D. Action on land and sea E. War on the Home fronts D. Concluding Acts VI.Reconstruction: 1863-1877 A. Presidential and Congressional plans B. Radicals vs. Johnson C. Dealing with Freedmen D. Reconstruction Amendments E. Reconstruction governments F. Election of 1876 end of Reconstruction

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Topic tests - 60% Vocabulary quizzes - 20% Book Report and presentation project – 20%

2nd Quarter: Forging an Industrial Society

I.The Last West and The New south: 1865-1900 A. Ranches and cattle drives B. Great Plains farming C. Transcontinental Railroad D. Mining and Oil II.The Rise of Industrial America: 1865-1900 A.Industrial leaders B. Role of invention C.Organized Labor D.Problems in the industrial society

III. The Growth of Cities and American Culture: 1865-1900 A. Immigration and its impact B. Overcrowding and sanitation C. Women’s issues IV. National Politics in the Gilded Age: 1877-1900 A.Corruption B.Populism C. Politics of bossism D. Presidents and Congress V.Foreign Policy: 1865-1914 A. Latin American issues B. American overseas empire C.Opposition to imperialism D.Open Door in China

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Topic Tests and Mid Year Exam – 50% Vocabulary quizzes – 20% Teaching Project – 30%

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries

Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Grading Policy: Home work will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade. Your grade will be based on: Tests / Quizzes / Projects / Homework / Class-work / Participation

Course Name:

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Level: HONORS

Points:

5 Points

Texts/Instructional Materials: Required Textbooks: American Government: James Q. Wilson and John J. DiIulio Jr. Classroom Handouts

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Constitutional Underpinnings of United States Government A.Considerations that influenced the formulation and adoption of the Constitution B.Separation of powers C.Federalism D.Theories of democratic government .Political beliefs and behaviors of individuals A.Beliefs that citizens hold about their government and its leaders B.Processes by which citizens learn about politics C.The nature, sources, and consequences of public opinion D.The ways in which citizens vote and otherwise participate in political life E.Factors that influence citizens to differ from one another in terms of political beliefs and behaviors Four Reaction papers 25% Five Topic Tests 75%

2nd Quarter: .Political parties, interest groups, and mass media: mechanisms that facilitate the communication of interests and preferences by like-minded citizens A.Political parties and elections (including their functions, organization, historical development, and effects on the political process) B.Interest groups (including pacs) 1.The range of interests that are or are not represented 2.The activities of interest groups 3.The effects of interest groups on the political process 4.The unique characteristics and roles of pacs in the political process C.The mass media 1.The functions and structures of the media 2.The impacts of media on politics

Three Topic Tests

100%

3rd Quarter: .Institutions of National Government: The Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts A.The major formal and informal institutional arrangements of powers B.Relationships among these four institutions C.Links between these institutions and political parties, interest groups, the media, subnational governments, and public opinion

Two Reaction Papers 20% One Research Paper 60% Three Topic Tests 20%

4th Quarter: .Public policy A.Policy making in a federal system B.The formation of policy agenda C.The role of institutions in the enactment of policy

D.The role of the bureaucracy and the courts in policy implementation and interpretation E.Linkages between policy processes and the following: 1.Political institutions and federalism 2.Political parties 3.Interest groups 4.Public opinion 5.Elections 6.Policy networks Civil liberties and civil rights A.The development of civil liberties and civil rights by judicial interpretation B.Knowledge of substantive rights and liberties C.The impact of the Fourteenth Amendment on the constitutional development of rights and liberties

Four Topic Tests Presentation

80% 20%

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Video tapings Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests and quizzes 50% Papers and essays 30% Class participation 20%

Course Name:

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Level: Advanced

Points:

5 Points

Placement

Texts/Instructional Materials: Required Textbooks: American Government: James Q. Wilson and John J. DiIulio Jr. Classroom Handouts

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Constitutional Underpinnings of United States Government A.Considerations that influenced the formulation and adoption of the Constitution B.Separation of powers C.Federalism D.Theories of democratic government .Political beliefs and behaviors of individuals A.Beliefs that citizens hold about their government and its leaders B.Processes by which citizens learn about politics C.The nature, sources, and consequences of public opinion D.The ways in which citizens vote and otherwise participate in political life E.Factors that influence citizens to differ from one another in terms of political beliefs and behaviors Five Reaction papers 25% One Research paper 50% Five Topic tests 25%

2nd Quarter: .Political parties, interest groups, and mass media: mechanisms that facilitate the communication of interests and preferences by like-minded citizens A.Political parties and elections (including their functions, organization, historical development, and effects on the political process) B.Interest groups (including pacs) 1.The range of interests that are or are not represented 2.The activities of interest groups 3.The effects of interest groups on the political process 4.The unique characteristics and roles of pacs in the political process C.The mass media 1.The functions and structures of the media 2.The impacts of media on politics Five Reaction Papers 25% Three Topic Tests 75%

3rd Quarter: .Institutions of National Government: The Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts A.The major formal and informal institutional arrangements of powers B.Relationships among these four institutions C.Links between these institutions and political parties, interest groups, the media, subnational governments, and public opinion

Three Reaction Papers 20% Two Research Papers 60% Three Topic Tests 20%

4th Quarter: .Public policy A.Policy making in a federal system B.The formation of policy agenda C.The role of institutions in the enactment of policy

D.The role of the bureaucracy and the courts in policy implementation and interpretation E.Linkages between policy processes and the following: 1.Political institutions and federalism 2.Political parties 3.Interest groups 4.Public opinion 5.Elections 6.Policy networks Civil liberties and civil rights A.The development of civil liberties and civil rights by judicial interpretation B.Knowledge of substantive rights and liberties C.The impact of the Fourteenth Amendment on the constitutional development of rights and liberties

Three Reaction Papers 30% Four Topic Tests 50% Presentation 20%

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Video tapings Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests and quizzes 50% Papers and essays 30% Class participation 20%

Course Name:

American Nationhood

Level: Standard

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Boorstin, Daniel J. A History of the United States, Prentice Hall Co. Boston, 1999

I.

II.

• • •

3rd Quarter: Settlements, Colonies, and Emerging American Identity(1600 to 1763) A. Political, religious, and economic motives of European colonizers B. Massachusetts town government, religion, and schooling in colonial times. C. Colonial era labor and the advent of North American slavery D. Growing social and political divergence from England The American Revolution: Creating a New Nation(1750 to 1815) A. Events and interests behind the American Revolution B. Leaders, turning points, and deciding factors of the Revolutionary War C. The Anglo-American political heritage D. The Constitution E. The early Republic: Washington, Adams, Jefferson

Two chapter tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Journalism / newspaper project

4th Quarter: III.

Expansion, Reform, and Economic Growth(1800-1832) A. Expansion and conflict: Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, The evolution of the Supreme Court, & Jacksonian Democracy B. Industrialization in new England: invention and enterprise C. The Northern economic system: capital, industry, labor, trade D. The Southern economic system: land, agriculture, slavery, trade E. Pre-Civil War reformers: abolitionism; labor; women’s rights; schooling F. New immigrants; migration patterns; nativist hostility

• • • *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations

Two chapter tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative End of Year Group-Lesson

MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade.

Course Name:

American Nationhood

Level

Honors 3017H

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Boorstin, Daniel J. A History of the United States Various Outside Readings

I.

II.

III.

• • •

3rd Quarter: Early America and Americans(Beginnings to 1650) A. Native Americans: differing economics and politics; peace and war B. Major European societies, rivalries; 15th and 16th century explorations C. First encounters between Americans and Europeans; the consequences D. Early English settlements; daily life in Massachusetts Settlements, Colonies, and Emerging American Identity(1600 to 1763) A. Political, religious, and economic motives of European colonizers B. Massachusetts town government, religion, and schooling in colonial times. C. Colonial era labor and the advent of North American slavery D. Growing social and political divergence from England The American Revolution: Creating a New Nation(1750 to 1815) A. Events and interests behind the American Revolution B. Leaders, turning points, and deciding factors of the Revolutionary War C. The Anglo-American political heritage D. The Constitution E. The early Republic: Washington, Adams Jefferson Expansion and conflict: Louisiana Purchase: War of 1812 Two chapter tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Journalist Newspaper Project

4th Quarter: IV.

V.

Expansion, Reform, and Economic Growth(1800-1861) A. Evolution of the Supreme Court B. Industrialization in new England: invention and enterprise C. The Northern economic system: capital, industry, labor, trade D. The Southern economic system: land, agriculture, slavery, trade E. Pre-Civil War reformers: abolitionism; labor; women’s rights; schooling F. New immigrants; migration patterns; nativist hostility The Civil War and Reconstruction(1850 to 1877) A. A nation divided; the failed attempts at compromise over slavery B. Abraham Lincoln; beliefs, election; secession and war

C. Leaders, deciding factors, turning points, and human toll of the Civil War D. Emancipation Proclamation; the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments E. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, Second Inaugural, and assassination Reconstruction; aims, obstacles, and phases • • •

Two chapter tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative End of Year Group-Lesson

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Course Name:

American Nat

Level: Advanced

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Perry, M & School, A. , History of the World: The Modern Era, Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston, 1994

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: 2nd Quarter: 3rd Quarter: Founding the New Nation 1500-1776: American Life in the Seventeenth Century: 1607-1692 Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution: 1700-1775 The duel for North America: 1608- 1763 The Road to Revolution: 1763- 1775 America Secedes from the Empire: 1775-1783 • • •

Two Unit tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Assigned Reading Test (Historical Novel or Nonfiction) 4th Quarter: Building a New Nation 1776-1840: The Confederation and the Constitution: 1776-1790 Launching the New ship of State: 1789-1800 The Triumphs and Travails of Jeffersonian Democracy: 1800-1812 The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism:1812-1824 The Rise of Jacksonian Democracy: 1824-1830 Jacksonian Democracy at Flood Tide: 1830-1840

• • •

Two Unit tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Book Report and presentation project (Current Events and Political Science Presentation)

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams

Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Tableaus Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Norm reformed tests Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Internship Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Home work will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade. Your grade will be based on: Tests / Quizzes / Projects / Homework / Class-work / Participation

Course Name:

Contemporary Issues

Level: Standard

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Media Newspapers Magazines Selected book(s) Internet materials

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: N/A 2nd Quarter: N/A 3rd Quarter: Review current events, list and explain issues which effect society and individuals. • Political figures and events, foreign and domestic • Social and cultural trends and their effects on society and individuals • Global conflicts and impacts • Scientific and technological advances and impact on individuals and society • Artistic influences on individuals and society Short opinion essays on topic analysis and discussion Classroom debate Notebook outline of readings Projects and presentations Oral Presentation 4th Quarter: • • • • •

Political figures and events, foreign and domestic Social and cultural trends and their effects on society and individuals Global conflicts and impacts Scientific and technological advances and impact on individuals and society Artistic influences on individuals and society Short opinion essays on topic analysis and discussion Classroom debate Notebook outline of readings Projects and presentations

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)

Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Essays 30% Notebooks 20% Homework 15% Presentations and projects 25% Classworks 10%

Course Name:

Contemporary Issues

Level: Honors

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Media Newspapers Magazines Selected book(s) Internet materials

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: N/A 2nd Quarter: N/A 3rd Quarter: Review current events, list and explain issues which effect society and individuals. • Political figures and events, foreign and domestic • Social and cultural trends and their effects on society and individuals • Global conflicts and impacts • Scientific and technological advances and impact on individuals and society • Artistic influences on individuals and society Short opinion essays on topic analysis and discussion Classroom debate Notebook outline of readings Projects and presentations Research Paper 4th Quarter: • • • • •

Political figures and events, foreign and domestic Social and cultural trends and their effects on society and individuals Global conflicts and impacts Scientific and technological advances and impact on individuals and society Artistic influences on individuals and society Short opinion essays on topic analysis and discussion Classroom debate Notebook outline of readings Projects and presentations

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)

Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Essays 40% Notebooks 20% Homework 15% Presentations and projects 15% Classworks 10%

Course Name:

Introduction to Sociology

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Down to Earth Sociology by James Henslin, Seventh & Eigth edition Videos: “Conversations With A Gorrilla” PBS “Breaking Away” “Breakfast Club” “The Wild Child” PBS “Stand and Deliver” “Mia Familia – My Family”

Syllabus: 3rd Quarter: I. The Development of Sociology and the Social Perspective A. What is Sociology? B. The Development of the Sociological perspective C. Sociological Methods II.

Culture A. Components of Culture B. Culture Variation

III.

Cultural Conformity and Adaptation A. Values B. Social Control C. Social Change

IV.

Social Structure A. Statuses Roles, Social Institutions B. Structure of Groups C. Types of Social Interaction

4th Quarter: V. Socialization A. The Individual B. Theories of Social Self C. Agents of Socialization

Points:

2.5

VI.

Adolescence A. Characteristics B. Development C. Problems of Adolescence

VII. Social Stratification A. Types B. Americans Class System VIII. Social Institutions A. Family B. Economy and Politics C. Education and Religion *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Presentations Projects Notebooks Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Essays Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Final Exam Homework


Tests = 30 % Homework = 20% Quizzes = 10% Papers/ Projects= 20% Notes = 10% Class Participation/ Behavior = 10%

Course Name:

LAW AND SOCIAL Level RESPONSIBILITY

Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: ARBETMAN, LEE P. STREET LAW; A COURSE IN PRACTICAL LAW

Syllabus: 3rdQuarter: I. INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM A. 1. WHAT IS LAW/ KINDS OF LAW B. CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE II. CONSUMER LAW A. HOW LAWS PROTECT THE CONSUMER III. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS A. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS B. JUVENILE JUSTICE ASSESSMENTS ; 1. ONE TEST FOR EACH TOPIC 2. ROLE PLAYING – MOCK TRIAL 3. FINAL EXAM FOR EACH TERM 4. ONE RESEARCH PAPER 5. CLASS PARTICIPATION ATTENDANCE 4th Quarter: IV. FAMILY LAW V. HOUSING LAW A. CHOOSING A PLACE TO LIVE VI. INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES A. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES

ASSESSMENTS ; 6. ONE TEST FOR EACH TOPIC 7. ROLE PLAYING – MOCK TRIAL 8. FINAL EXAM FOR EACH TERM 9. ONE RESEARCH PAPER 10. CLASS PARTICIPATION 11. ATTENDANCE

Assessment Tools:

Points

2.5

Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: [Type Here including your homework policy] 1. TESTS – 50 PERCENT 2. CLASS PARTICIPATION – 20 PERCENT 3. RESEARCH PAPER – 20 PERCENT 4. MOCK TRIAL – 5 PERCENT 5. ATTENDANCE – 5 PERCENT

Course Name:

Modern America

Level: Standard

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Foresman, Scott. A History of the United States American Voices, 1992 Loewen, James. Lies My Teacher Told Me, 1998 Zinn, Howard. A People’s History of the United States , 1980 Martin Luther King Speeches New York Times Internet Database Other Primary Sources

Films used Truman Memphis Belle Saving Private Ryan Malcolm X Letters from Vietnam

Syllabus: 3rd Quarter: I. The United States and Two World Wars (1914-1945) A. World War I; causes, stages; American economic, military, political roles B. The war, the peace: short- and long-term consequences for 20th century America C. Campaign for women's suffrage; the 19th Amendment D. Jazz Age: optimism, new industries, mass consumption and entertainment; arts and letters; the Lost Generation; the Harlem Renaissance E. The underside of the 1920s; race conflict, nativism; urban and farm poverty F. Causes of the Great Depression, domestic and international G. American artists, writers, and popular culture of the 'thirties and 'forties H. FDR's New Deal; business regulation; social security; protests Left and Right I. Labor's advances; the Wagner Act, NLRB; the CIO and UAW J. American isolationism: Axis aggression and conquest in Asia and Europe K. From Pearl Harbor to victory; the course and human costs of World War II • • • • •

2 Unit Tests Bi-Weekly quizzes Homework Oral Presentation Research Paper

4th Quarter: II. The Contemporary United States (1945 to the Present)

A. Postwar America: prosperity, new suburbs, education, optimism B. Widespread ruin and the Cold War call forth new American foreign policies C. The 'fifties: suburbs; advent of television; domestic anti-communism; war in Korea; rising demands for desegregation; Brown v. Board of Education D. The 'sixties and 'seventies: assassinations; civil rights struggles and laws; war in Vietnam; moon landing; the women's movement: advances and limits E. The 'eighties and 'nineties: racial tensions and culture wars; effects of technological change and the global economy on American business and labor F. The end of the Cold War; new world disorders and American responses G. Waves of newcomers to the American promise; debates over immigration H. Renewed disputes over government's role in the economy, culture, and schools • 2 Unit Tests • Bi-Weekly quizzes • Homework • Cold War Paper • Oral Presentation • Selected Readings chosen by instructor

Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Grading Policy: Tests = 30 % Homework = 20% Quizzes = 10% Papers/ Projects/ Presentations = 20% Notes = 10% Class Participation/ Behavior = 10%

Course Name:

Modern America

Level: Honors

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Foresman, Scott. A History of the United States American Voices, 1992 Loewen, James. Lies My Teacher Told Me, 1998 Zinn, Howard. A People’s History of the United States , 1980 Martin Luther King Speeches New York Times Internet Database Other Primary Sources

Films used Truman Memphis Belle Saving Private Ryan Malcolm X Letters from Vietnam

Syllabus: 3rd Quarter: I. The United States and Two World Wars (1914-1945) A. World War I; causes, stages; American economic, military, political roles B. The war, the peace: short- and long-term consequences for 20th century America C. Campaign for women's suffrage; the 19th Amendment D. Jazz Age: optimism, new industries, mass consumption and entertainment; arts and letters; the Lost Generation; the Harlem Renaissance E. The underside of the 1920s; race conflict, nativism; urban and farm poverty F. Causes of the Great Depression, domestic and international G. American artists, writers, and popular culture of the 'thirties and 'forties H. FDR's New Deal; business regulation; social security; protests Left and Right I. Labor's advances; the Wagner Act, NLRB; the CIO and UAW J. American isolationism: Axis aggression and conquest in Asia and Europe K. From Pearl Harbor to victory; the course and human costs of World War II • • • •

3 to 4 Unit Tests Weekly quizzes Homework WW II Figure Resume Project

4th Quarter: II. The Contemporary United States (1945 to the Present) A. Postwar America: prosperity, new suburbs, education, optimism B. Widespread ruin and the Cold War call forth new American foreign policies

C. The 'fifties: suburbs; advent of television; domestic anti-communism; war in Korea; rising demands for desegregation; Brown v. Board of Education D. The 'sixties and 'seventies: assassinations; civil rights struggles and laws; war in Vietnam; moon landing; the women's movement: advances and limits E. The 'eighties and 'nineties: racial tensions and culture wars; effects of technological change and the global economy on American business and labor F. The end of the Cold War; new world disorders and American responses G. Waves of newcomers to the American promise; debates over immigration H. Renewed disputes over government's role in the economy, culture, and schools • 3 to 4 Unit Tests • Weekly quizzes • Homework • Cold War Paper Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests = 30 % Homework = 20% Quizzes = 10% Papers/ Projects= 20% Notes = 10% Class Participation/ Behavior = 10%

Course Name:

Modern America

Level: AP

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Garraty, J. A. & Carnes C.C., The American Nation, Longman Inc. New York, 2000.

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: NA 2nd Quarter: NA 3rd Quarter: Struggling for Justice at Home and AbroadThe Progressive Era: 1901-1918 World War I: 1914-1918 A New Era: the 1920’s The Great Depression and the New Deal: 1929-1945 Diplomacy and World War II: 1929-1945 • •

Three chapter tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative • Advanced Placement practice Exams

4th Quarter: Making of Modern AmericaTruman and the Cold war: 1945-1952 The Eisenhower Years: 1952-1960 Promises and Turmoil: The 1960’s Limits of a Superpower: 1969-1980 The Conservative Challenge: 1980-present • • •

Three chapter tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Research Paper Assignment

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations

Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Tableaus Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Norm reformed tests Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Internship Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Home work will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade. Your grade will be based on: Tests / Quizzes / Projects / Homework / Class-work / Participation

Course Name:

Modern European History

Level: 3034 AP

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: [Type Here]Western Heritage, Kagan,Ozment, Turner. Various Outside Readings

Syllabus: 1st Quarter:

I. Reformation Overview A. Leaders B. Conflicts and Divisions II. Development of Absolutist States A. Meaning of Absolutism B. Cultural, Religious, Political Factors C. Various States D. Alternate to Absolutism III. Enlightenment Thinkers and Reforms A. Major Figures B. Growth and Spread of Ideas Assessment: Five Page Paper Major Test Quizzes Text Outlines

2nd Quarter: IV. The French Revolution/ Napoleonic Experience and Conservative Reaction A. Conditions in Pre-Revolutionary France B. Attempts at Reform C. Divisions in the Revolution D. Decent into Radicaliam/ Reign of Terror E. The Rise of Napoleon F. Congress of Vienna and Reaction V. Development Nineteenth Century Liberalism, Nationalism & Socialism A. Belief Systems B. Revolutions of 1830 and 1848 C. Nationalism’s Struggle D. Themes in Socialism Assessments: Five Page Paper Major Test Mid-Year Exam Quizzes Text Outlines 3rd Quarter: VI. The Unification Crises

A. Italy Internally B. Liberals and Revolutionary C. Conflict with Austria and French Intervention D. Germany Divided E. The Lessons of ’48 and Bismarck’s Plan F. Franco Prussian War and Unification VII. The Nineteenth Century Imperial Experience A. Imperial Ideas B. Scramble for Africa C. New Nations Search for Colonies D. Sorting Out Conflicts E. Lasting Effects of Distrust VIII. The Creation of the Alliance Systems and the Move to War A. Areas of Conflict B. The Triple Alliance C. Franco/Russian Accord D. Britain Reaches Understandings E. Balkan Conflict and the Arms Race F. The Spiral Toward War IX. The Great War and the Peace Settlement A. Beginning and Plans B. Stalemate on the Western Front C. Many Fronts D. Great Battles E. Widening Conflict F. Collapse of the Central Powers G. The Versailles Settlement and the Fourteen Points Assessment: Fifteen Page Research Paper Two Major Tests Quizzes Text Outlines 4th Quarter: X. Revolutionary Russia A. Conditions in Pre-Revolution B. Two Revolutions, February and October C. Lenin and the Rise of Stalin and Stalinism XI. Inter-War Years A. New Alliances in New Europe B. Peace Treaties Altered C. Changing Attitudes XII. Rise of Totalitarian States and Depression A. Mussolini in Italy B. Nazism and Hitler in Germany C. Soviet Conditions Under Stalin XIII. Diplomacy and the Dawn of World War Two A. Attempts to Deal with Dictators B. Failure of Appeasement C. Nazi Soviet Pact and the Opening of War XIV. The War and its Aftermath A. The End of Poland and Collapse of France

B. Great Britain Alone C. America in War D. War in West and East E. War time Conferences and Decisions F. The End of Germany XV. Post War World A. Conflict in the East B. Soviet Rule C. Recovery in the West D. NATO E. Moves Toward European Union Assessment: Major Test Quizzes Text Outlines Final Exam *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: All Homework is assigned and expected to be completed and is given a Quiz grade Major Tests are valued as two quiz grades Five Page Papers are valued as major tests Research Paper will be given a value of up to one third of that term’s mark Mid-Year and Final Exams are valued at 25 % of that term’s grade

Course Name:

Modern World History

Level: Standard

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Beck, B.B. & Black L. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction, Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston, 1999

Syllabus: I.

1st Quarter: Absolutism to Revolution A. Absolute Monarchs in Europe: 1500-1800 B. Enlightenment and Revolution: 1550-1789 C. French Revolution and Napoleon: 1789-1815 D. Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West: 1789-1900 E. The Industrial Revolution: 1700-1900 F. An Age of Democracy and Progress: 1815-1914 • • •

II.

Two chapter tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative World Cultures Map and presentation project

2nd Quarter: Imperialism and the Race for Empire A. The Age of Imperialism: 1850-1914 B. Transformations Around the Globe: 1800-1914 C. The World at War 1900-1945D. The Great War: 1914- 1918 E. Revolution and Nationalism: 1900-1939 • • •

Two chapter tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Research paper and Current events project

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments

Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Course Name:

Modern World History

Level: Honors

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Beck, B.B. & Black L. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction, Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston, 1999

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Absolutism to Revolution A. Absolute Monarchs in Europe: 1500-1800 B. Enlightenment and Revolution: 1550-1789 C. French Revolution and Napoleon: 1789-1815 D. Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West: 1789-1900 E. The Industrial Revolution: 1700-1900 F. An Age of Democracy and Progress: 1815-1914 • • •

Two chapter tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative World Cultures Map and presentation project

2nd Quarter: II. Imperialism and the Race for Empire

A. The Age of Imperialism: 1850-1914 B. Transformations Around the Globe: 1800-1914 C. The World at War 1900-1945D. The Great War: 1914- 1918 E. Revolution and Nationalism: 1900-1939 F. Years of Crisis: 1919-1939 • • •

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions

Two chapter tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Research paper and Current events project

Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Course Name:

Modern World

Level: Advanced

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Perry, M & School, A. , History of the World: The Modern Era, Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston, 1994

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Absolutism to Revolution 1500-1900 & Industrialism and the Race for Empire 1700-1914: Absolute Monarchs in Europe: 1500-1800 Enlightenment and Revolution: 1550-1789 French Revolution and Napoleon: 1789-1815 Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West: 1789-1900 The Industrial Revolution: 1700-1900 An Age of Democracy and Progress: 1815-1914 The Age of Imperialism: 1850-1914 Transformations Around the Globe: 1800-1914 The Industrial Revolution: 1700-1900 An Age of Democracy and Progress: 1815-1914 The Age of Imperialism: 1850-1914 Transformations Around the Globe: 1800-1914 • • •

Two unit tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Book Report and presentation project

2nd Quarter: The World at War 1900-1945 & Perspectives on the Present 1945-Present: The Great War: 1914- 1918 Revolution and Nationalism: 1900-1939 Years of Crisis: World War II: 1939-1945 Restructuring the Postwar World: 1945-present The Colonies become New Nations: 1945-present Struggles for Democracy: 1945-present Global Interdependence: 1960-present Unresolved Problems of the Modern World: current events • • •

Two Unit tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Research Paper Project

3rd Quarter: Founding the New Nation 1500-1776: American Life in the Seventeenth Century: 1607-1692

Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution: 1700-1775 The duel for North America: 1608- 1763 The Road to Revolution: 1763- 1775 America Secedes from the Empire: 1775-1783 • • •

Two Unit tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Assigned Reading Test (Historical Novel or Nonfiction)

4th Quarter: Building a New Nation 1776-1840: The Confederation and the Constitution: 1776-1790 Launching the New ship of State: 1789-1800 The Triumphs and Travails of Jeffersonian Democracy: 1800-1812 The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism:1812-1824 The Rise of Jacksonian Democracy: 1824-1830 Jacksonian Democracy at Flood Tide: 1830-1840 • • •

Two Unit tests will be assigned Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative Book Report and presentation project (Current Events and Political Science Presentation)

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Home work will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade. Your grade will be based on: Tests / Quizzes / Projects / Homework / Class-work / Participation

Course Name:

The World Since 1945

Level: Standard

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: [Type Here]

Syllabus: This course traces the major trends and events that explain the new relations among states and peoples on a global scale. The course begins by analyzing the impact of the second World War on peoples and states of the world, emphasizing the disappearance of western colonial empires and the beginning of the Cold War conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. It concludes with an analysis of the global economy and the troubled history of nation-states following the end of the Cold War. This course emphasizes three major factors that have shaped the key events in this half-century: 1. The emergence of nation-states in place of empires 2. The global impact of the Cold War 3. The development of economic ties within a global market economy 1st Quarter: Unit I: A. Years of Crisis: 1919-1939 B. World War II: 1939-1945 1. Defeat of the German and Japanese Empires C. United States and the liberation of Europe D. Triumph of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe E. Victory in East Asia Unit II:

Beginning of the Cold War 1945-1953 A. Collapse of the Grand Alliance 1945-1947 a. Conflict in Germany b. Reconstruction in Western Lands c. New Soviet Empire d. United States policy of Containment B. Cold War in the West a. Soviet Satellites and Divided Germany b. Western European Recovery c. Containment and Military Alliances C. Cold War in Asia a. New Conflicts in East Asia b. Communist Victory in China c. The Korean War

Unit III:

Resurgence of East Asia A. Japan: The Industrial Giant a. Reconstruction of Japan b. Independent Japan and the West c. Japanese Miracle B. Communist China a. Mao Zedong and the Communist Dictatorship b. Maoist China and the Soviet Union c. Great Leap Forward

d. Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution e. Turn Toward Riches C. War in Indochina a. French War and the Partition of Vietnam b. North and South Vietnam c. U.S. Intervention in Vietnam d. U.S. Indochina War Unit IV:

New Nations in South Asia A. Island Republics of Southeast Asia a. Philippine Independence b. Sukarno and Indonesia c. Cold War and Nonalignment d. Orderly Singapore B. Liberation and Partition for India a. End of the British Empire in India b. Partition of India c. Independence and War C. Divergent Paths of Independent India and Pakistan a. Nehru and New India b. Social Reform and Socialism c. Secular Democracy and Ethnic Diversity d. War and Peace in South Asia e. Islam in Pakistan

Unit V:

Africa in the Third World A. Africa’s Struggle for Independence a. African Nationalism b. Political Independence for Africa c. End of White Rule in South Africa d. African State Building e. Economic Decay

2nd Quarter: Unit VI: Latin America in the Third World A. Latin America in the Cold War a. Plans for Economic Development b. Populism in Argentina and Brazil c. United States and Central America d. Castro’s Revolution e. Cuba and the Missile Crisis B. Democracy and Economic Development in Latin America a. Pressures for Reform b. Latin America between Dictators and Democracy c. Cuba, Central America, and the U.S.A. Unit VII: Middle East Nationalism and War A. Decolonization and War in the Middle East a. Conflict over Palestine b. Political Revolution in Egypt

B. Nationalism and the Great Powers in the Middle East a. Nassar and the New Egypt b. Suez and the 1956 War c. Egypt and Pan-Arab Nationalism d. Petroleum and the Middle East C. War, Peace, and Islam a. Six-Day War b. Egypt, Palestine, and Peace with Israel c. War and Iraq d. Iran and the Islamic Republic Unit VIII:

West and the Soviet Union in the Cold War 1953-1991 A. European Nations and European Union a. Reconstruction and Reform b. Economic Union in Western Europe B. Soviet Union and the Cold War a. The Soviet Empire b. Cold War and the Arms Race c. Cold War and the Space Race C. Collapse of the Soviet Union and the End of the Cold War

Unit IX:

Local Wars, Global Economy: The World in the Late Twentieth Century A. Global Economy a. Centers of the Global Economy b. New Industrial Revolution c. Global Factories, Global Banks B. Local Wars and Ethnic Conflicts a. Quasi-states and Regional Peacekeeping b. Peacekeeping and the United States

Unit X:

Topics to be considered A. Science and Medicine – cloning B. Space exploration C. AIDS D. Human Rights, Civil Rights E. Natural Resources – effects on economy and energy F. Local and Global Environment G. Race conflicts H. Religious Conflicts I. Women’s Rights J. Global Terrorism K. Nuclear Proliferation L. Communications Revolution M. Re-evaluation of United Nations

Concepts and Skills I. History and Geography A. Interpret and construct timelines that show how events and eras in various parts of the world are related to one another.

II.

III.

B. Interpret and construct charts and graphs that show quantitative information. C. Explain how a cause and effect relationship is different from a sequence or correlation of events. D. Distinguish between long-term and short-term cause and effect relationships. E. Show connections, causal and otherwise, between particular historical events and ideas and larger social, economic, and political trends and developments. F. Interpret the past within its own historical context rather than in terms of present day norms and values. G. Distinguish intended from unintended consequences. H. Distinguish historical facts from opinion. I. Using historical maps locate the national boundaries of the major empires of world history at the height of their powers. Civics and Government A. Compare and contrast government systems. B. Compare and contrast the rise and fall of governments. General Economic Skills A. Explain how people or communities examine and weigh the benefits of each alternative when making a choice and that “opportunity costs” are those benefits that are given up once one alternative is chosen. B. Define and use correctly gross domestic product, economic growth, recession, depression, unemployment, inflation, and deflation. C. Describe how the earnings of workers are affected by the market value of the product produced and worker skills. D. Explain how changes in exchange rates affect balance of trade and the purchasing power of people in the United States and other countries.

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Notebooks, Essays, Projects, Attendance, Participation, Behavior, Final Exam

Course Name:

The World Since 1945

Level: Honors

Points:

2.5


Syllabus: This course traces the major trends and events that explain the new relations among states and peoples on a global scale. The course begins by analyzing the impact of the second World War on peoples and states of the world, emphasizing the disappearance of western colonial empires and the beginning of the Cold War conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. It concludes with an analysis of the global economy and the troubled history of nation-states following the end of the Cold War. This course emphasizes three major factors that have shaped the key events in this half-century: 1. The emergence of nation-states in place of empires 2. The global impact of the Cold War 3. The development of economic ties within a global market economy 1st Quarter: Unit I: A. World War II: 1939-1945 B. Perspectives on the Present 1945-PresentC. Restructuring the Postwar World: 1945-present 1.Defeat of the German and Japanese Empires D. United States and the liberation of Europe E. Triumph of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe F. Victory in East Asia Unit II:

Beginning of the Cold War 1945-1953 A. Collapse of the Grand Alliance 1945-1947 a. Conflict in Germany b. Reconstruction in Western Lands c. New Soviet Empire d. United States policy of Containment B. Cold War in the West a. Soviet Satellites and Divided Germany b. Western European Recovery c. Containment and Military Alliances C. Cold War in Asia a. New Conflicts in East Asia b. Communist Victory in China c. The Korean War

Unit III:

Resurgence of East Asia A. Japan: The Industrial Giant a. Reconstruction of Japan b. Independent Japan and the West c. Japanese Miracle B. Communist China a. Mao Zedong and the Communist Dictatorship b. Maoist China and the Soviet Union

c. Great Leap Forward d. Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution e. Turn Toward Riches C. War in Indochina a. French War and the Partition of Vietnam b. North and South Vietnam c. U.S. Intervention in Vietnam d. U.S. Indochina War Unit IV:

New Nations in South Asia A. Island Republics of Southeast Asia a. Philippine Independence b. Sukarno and Indonesia c. Cold War and Nonalignment d. Orderly Singapore B. Liberation and Partition for India a. End of the British Empire in India b. Partition of India c. Independence and War C. Divergent Paths of Independent India and Pakistan a. Nehru and New India b. Social Reform and Socialism c. Secular Democracy and Ethnic Diversity d. War and Peace in South Asia e. Islam in Pakistan

Unit V:

Africa in the Third World A. Africa’s Struggle for Independence a. African Nationalism b. Political Independence for Africa c. End of White Rule in South Africa d. African State Building e. Economic Decay

2nd Quarter: Unit VI: Latin America in the Third World A. Latin America in the Cold War a. Plans for Economic Development b. Populism in Argentina and Brazil c. United States and Central America d. Castro’s Revolution e. Cuba and the Missile Crisis B. Democracy and Economic Development in Latin America a. Pressures for Reform b. Latin America between Dictators and Democracy c. Cuba, Central America, and the U.S.A. Unit VII: Middle East Nationalism and War A. Decolonization and War in the Middle East a. Conflict over Palestine

b. Political Revolution in Egypt B. Nationalism and the Great Powers in the Middle East a. Nassar and the New Egypt b. Suez and the 1956 War c. Egypt and Pan-Arab Nationalism d. Petroleum and the Middle East C. War, Peace, and Islam a. Six-Day War b. Egypt, Palestine, and Peace with Israel c. War and Iraq d. Iran and the Islamic Republic Unit VIII:

West and the Soviet Union in the Cold War 1953-1991 A. European Nations and European Union a. Reconstruction and Reform b. Economic Union in Western Europe B. Soviet Union and the Cold War a. The Soviet Empire b. Cold War and the Arms Race c. Cold War and the Space Race C. Collapse of the Soviet Union and the End of the Cold War

Unit IX:

Local Wars, Global Economy: The World in the Late Twentieth Century A. Global Economy a. Centers of the Global Economy b. New Industrial Revolution c. Global Factories, Global Banks B. Local Wars and Ethnic Conflicts a. Quasi-states and Regional Peacekeeping b. Peacekeeping and the United States

Unit X:

Topics to be considered A. Science and Medicine – cloning B. Space exploration C. AIDS D. Human Rights, Civil Rights E. Natural Resources – effects on economy and energy F. Local and Global Environment G. Race conflicts H. Religious Conflicts I. Women’s Rights J. Global Terrorism K. Nuclear Proliferation L. Communications Revolution M. Re-evaluation of United Nations

Concepts and Skills I. History and Geography

II.

III.

A. Interpret and construct timelines that show how events and eras in various parts of the world are related to one another. B. Interpret and construct charts and graphs that show quantitative information. C. Explain how a cause and effect relationship is different from a sequence or correlation of events. D. Distinguish between long-term and short-term cause and effect relationships. E. Show connections, causal and otherwise, between particular historical events and ideas and larger social, economic, and political trends and developments. F. Interpret the past within its own historical context rather than in terms of present day norms and values. G. Distinguish intended from unintended consequences. H. Distinguish historical facts from opinion. I. Using historical maps locate the national boundaries of the major empires of world history at the height of their powers. Civics and Government A. Compare and contrast government systems. B. Compare and contrast the rise and fall of governments. General Economic Skills A. Explain how people or communities examine and weigh the benefits of each alternative when making a choice and that “opportunity costs” are those benefits that are given up once one alternative is chosen. B. Define and use correctly gross domestic product, economic growth, recession, depression, unemployment, inflation, and deflation. C. Describe how the earnings of workers are affected by the market value of the product produced and worker skills. D. Explain how changes in exchange rates affect balance of trade and the purchasing power of people in the United States and other countries.

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Oral Exams Map illustrations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Final Exam Homework


Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Notebooks, Essays, Projects, Attendance, Participation, Behavior, Final Exam

Course Name:

World History

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Human Expressions: World Religions and Cultures, McGraw-Hill, 1992 Exploring World History, Globe Book Company, 1990

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: A. B. C. D. E. F.

Review of Greco-Roman Civilization Institutions, culture, and legacies of the Roman Republic and Empire Origins and Teachings of Judaism and Christianity The Decline and Fall of the Roman Republic The Byzantine Empire; institutions, religion, and culture Kiev and Muscovy: Russia and the Mongol Empire

Assessment: homework, seven quizzes, four tests, project, participation, behavior, attendance, and classroom assignments/ activities 2nd Quarter: A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

The Origins, Principles, and Spread of Islam Africa; cities and states; gold, salt and slave trade; Muslim Expansion Classical civilizations of China; Confucianism, Taoism The Middle Empire in China; trade and arts, Chinese Buddhism China under the Ming and Manchu dynasties; agriculture, trade and cities Japan’s classical age; Shintoism, Buddhism, Sino-Japanese culture Japan: unity under the Tokugawa Shogunate; the closing inward

Assessment: homework, five quizzes, two tests, project, behavior, classroom assignments/ activities, attendance, participation, Mid-term Exam 3rd Quarter: A. B. C. D. E.

Components of early European civilizations: Roman, Christian, invaders Western feudalism, manorialism, religion, the three social estates Europe in the high Middle Ages; monarchs, parliaments, church and culture The Italian Renaissance; economic, social, and political bases Works and legacies of Renaissance artists and humanists, South and North

Assessment: homework, two quizzes, two tests, project, classroom assignments/ activities, behavior, attendance, and participation 4th Quarter: A. B. C. D.

Leaders, ideas, contending forces, and religious change in the Reformation era Societies of Pre-Columbian America: Maya, Aztec, Incan European expansion and exploration; economic and technological forces European conquests, colonization, and consequences in the Americas

Assessment: homework, four quizzes, two tests, project, classroom assignments/ activities, behavior, attendance, participation, Final Exam

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Map illustrations Role playing Open ended questions Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework policy: students will receive full credit for homework on the due date. Students will receive half credit if homework is completed the following day.

Course Name:

World History

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: World History: Patterns of Interaction, McDougal-Littell, 1999 History and Life: The World and Its People, Foresman and Company, 1987 World History: Patterns of Civilization, Prentice-Hall, 1991

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

Greek civilization: literature, philosophy, arts, and science Athenian democracy; principles, practices, and legacy Alexander the Great and the spread of Hellenism Institutions, culture, and legacies of the Roman Republic and Empire Origins and Teachings of Judaism and Christianity The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire The Byzantine Empire; institutions, religion, and culture

Assessment: two to three unit tests on Greece, Rome, and Byzantine Empire, five to six multiple choice/matching quizzes, short presentation on Rome, homework, classroom assignments/ activities, participation, and behavior, attendance 2nd Quarter: A. B. C. D. E. F.

The Origins, Principles, and Spread of Islam Classical civilizations of China; Confucianism, Taoism The Middle Empire in China; trade and arts, Chinese Buddhism China under Ming and Manchu dynasties; agriculture, trade, and cities Japan’s classical age; Shintoism, Buddhism, Sino-Japanese culture Japan: unity under the Tokugawa Shogunate; the closing inward

Assessment: two to three unit tests on Islam, China and Japan, five to six multiple choice/matching quizzes, project - historical book on one of the Chinese Dynasties, homework, classroom assignments/ activities, participation, behavior, attendance, Mid-term exam 3rd Quarter: A. B. C. D. E.

Components of early European civilizations: Roman, Christian, invaders Western feudalism, manorialism, religion, the three social estates Europe in the high Middle Ages; monarchs, parliaments, church and culture The Italian Renaissance; economic, social, and political bases Works and legacies of Renaissance artists and humanists, South and North

Assessment: two to three unit tests on Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages, and Renaissance, four to five multiple choice/matching quizzes, group project/ presentation on the Middle Ages, project - Renaissance book on a Renaissance artist’s works, homework, classroom assignments/ activities, participation, behavior, attendance 4th Quarter:

A. B. C. D.


Assessment: two to three unit tests on Reformation, Central America, and Age of Exploration and Discovery, four to five multiple choice/matching quizzes, journal writing and presentation on Age of Exploration and Discovery, homework, presentation, classroom assignments/ activities, behavior, participation, attendance, Final Exam *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations oral presentations Projects Notebooks Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects writing assignments Journal Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Homework Policy: Students must complete homework on the day it is due to receive full credit for the assignment. Students will receive half credit if homework is one day late.

Course Name:

World History

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: History and Life: The World and Its People, Foresman and Company, 1987 World History: Patterns of Civilization, Prentice-Hall, 1991 World History: Connections To Today, Prentice-Hall, 1999

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

Greek civilization: literature, philosophy, arts and science Athenian democracy; principles, practices, and legacy Alexander the Great and the spread of Hellenism Institutions, culture, and legacies of the Roman Republic and Empire Origins and Teachings of Judaism and Christianity The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire The Byzantine Empire; institutions, religion, and culture

Assessment: two to three unit tests on Greece, Rome and Byzantine Empire, five to six short answer quizzes, one five paragraph essay on Fall of Rome, one newspaper writing assignment on Greece and Rome, homework, classwork, participation, behavior, attendance 2nd Quarter: A. B. C. D. E. F.

The Origins, Principles, and Spread of Islam Classical civilizations of China; Confucianism, Taoism The Middle Empire in China; trade and arts, Chinese Buddhism China under Ming and Manchu Dynasties; agriculture, trade and cities Japan’s classical age; Shintoism, Buddhism, Sino-Japanese culture Japan: unity under the Tokugawa Shogunate; the closing inward

Assessment: two to three unit tests on Islam, China & Japan; five to six short answer quizzes, travel guide/ poster assignment on Islam, one presentation on Islam, one five paragraph essay on China/Japan, homework, participation, behavior, classroom assignments/ activities, attendance, and Mid-term exam 3rd Quarter: A. B. C. D. E.

Components of early European civilizations: Roman, Christian, invaders Western Feudalism, manorialism, religion, the three social estates Europe in the High Middle Ages; monarchs, parliaments, church and culture The Italian Renaissance; economic, social, and political bases Works and legacies of Renaissance artists and humanists, South and North

Assessment: 2 to 3 unit tests on Early Middle Age, High Middle Ages and the Renaissance, 4 to 5 short answer quizzes, group project – presentation on the Middle Ages, research paper on the Middle Ages, five paragraph essay on Renaissance artists, homework, classroom assignments/activities, participation, behavior, attendance

4th Quarter: A. B. C. D.


Assessment: two to three unit tests on the Reformation, Central America, and the Age of Discovery and Exploration, four to five quizzes, journal writing on Age of Exploration and Discovery, five paragraph essay on an explorer, presentation on an explorer, homework, classroom assignments/activities, behavior, participation, attendance, final exam *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Projects Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Homework Policy: Students must complete homework on the day homework is due to receive full credit for the assignment.

Math Syllabi

Pre-algebra Syllabi


Pre-Algebra Level: Standard Beninati, Hutchins, Byron, Keough

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Foundations of Algebra and Geometry, Seeley et al, Addison Wesley, 1998


II.

Basic Skills A. Arithmetic operations 1. Fractions 2. Decimals 3. Percents Working with Data A. Grids and spreadsheets 1. Numbers and location 2. Coordinate grids 3. Spreadsheets B. Graphing data 1. Bar graphs 2. Circle graphs 3. Line graphs 4. Scatterplots C. Analyzing data 1. Central tendency: mean, median, mode, range 2. Pictographs 3. Stem-and-leaf diagrams 4. Box-and-Whisker Plots

Assessment

Exam on Fractions Exam on Decimals and Percents (Open-response)

Project: Coordinate Artwork Project: Design a Spreadsheet

Exam on Graphing Data (Open-response)

Exam on Analyzing Data (Open-response)

2nd Quarter: III.

Exploring the Language of Algebra A. Mathematical operations 1. Exponents 2. Estimation and rounding 3. Square roots 4. Order of operations

Exam on Operations (1-4) (Open-response)

Assessment B. Operations with signed numbers 1. Modeling signed numbers 2. Adding and subtracting signed numbers 3. Multiplying and dividing signed numbers 4. Word problems using signed numbers

C. Working with algebraic expressions 1. Variables in expressions 2. Evaluating expressions 3. Adding and subtracting using algebra tiles 4. The Distributive Property 5. Adding and subtracting algebraic expressions

Exam on Signed Numbers (Open-response)

Exam on Algebraic Expressions (Open-response) Mid-year Exam (Open-response and objective)

3rd Quarter: IV.

Exploring Linear Equations A. Using variables 1. Using formulas 2. Using number sense 3. Solving linear equations using manipulatives B. Solving linear equations 1. Understanding equality 2. Solving one-step equations 3. Solving multi-step equations 4. Solving equations with variables on both sides 5. Problem solving using linear equations

V.

Ratios and Proportions A. Comparing quantities B. Understanding ratios C. Rates D. Using proportions E. Word problems involving proportions

Exam on Using Variables (Open-response)

Exam on Solving Linear Equations (Open-response)

Exam on Ratios and Proportions (Open-response)

4th Quarter: VI.

Probability A. The meaning of probability B. Theoretical probability C. Experimental probability D. Counting and tree diagrams E. Accuracy and odds

Exam on Probability (Open-response)

Assessment VII.

Functions A. Dependent relationship 1. Change 2. Expressing and graphing change B. Linear functions 1. Understanding linear functions 2. Graphing linear equations using table of values 3. Slope and intercept 4. The slope-intercept formula 5. Word problems using slope and intercept

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Exam on Functions (Open-response) Final Exam (Objective and open-response)

Geometry Syllabi

Course Name:

PreGeometry

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Foundations of Algebra and Geometry ©1998 Addison-Wesley


II.

Pre-Algebra Review A. Signed Numbers B. Order of Operations C. Algebraic Expressions D. Solving Linear Equations i. one step ii. multi step iii. variables on both sides Algebraic and Geometric Models A. Undefined terms (point, line, and plane) B. Segments i. Length and midpoints ii. Addition C. Coordinate Plane D. Linear Equations i. Slope ii. Y-intercept E. Graphs of Linear Equations i. Substitution tables ii. Point and slope F. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

III. Angles A. Classify B. Measure C. Adjacent Angles and Addition D. Special Angle Pair i. Vertical Angles ii. Complementary Angles iii. Supplementary Angles iv. Linear Pairs E. Transversals, Parallel Lines and Angle Pairs i. Corresponding angles ii. Alternate interior angles iii. Alternate exterior angles

2nd Quarter:

Assessment

Quiz A - B Quiz D

Test I

Quiz A - B

Quiz C - E

Test II

Quiz A - C

Quiz D

Test III

Assessment

5

I. Drawings and Patterns A. Symmetry B. Tessellation C. Transformations i. Translations ii. Reflections iii. Rotations D. Finding Patterns E. Expressing Patterns Using Variables F. Open Response Questions Related to Patterns II. Polygons A. Parts of polygons B. Classify Polygons C. Angles and Polygons D. Triangles i. Classify ii. Angles E. Quadrilaterals i. Parallelogram ii. Rectangle iii. Rhombus iv. Square v. Trapezoid

Quiz A - B Quiz C Project

Test I

Quiz A - C

Test II Midterm Exam

3rd Quarter: I. More Triangles A. Reducing Square Roots B. Pythagorean Theorem C. Pythagorean Triples D. Special Right Triangles E. Isosceles triangles and trapezoids II. Area and Perimeter of Polygons and Circles A. Triangles B. Parallelograms C. Rectangles D. Squares E. Rhombi F. Trapezoid G. Irregular Polygons H. Circles III. Ratio and Proportion A. Comparing Quantities B. Understanding Ratios

Quiz A

Quiz B - D Test I

Quiz A - D

Quiz E - G Test II

Quiz A – B

Assessments

C. D. E. F.

Rates Proportions AA Similarity Similar Figures

Quiz C - D Test III

IV. Working With Scale Project A. Blowing Objects Up and Scaling Them Down B. Understanding Scale Ratio Test IV 4th Quarter: I. Spatial Relations A. Drawing Three-Dimensional Solids i. One point perspective ii. Isometric projection iii. Orthographic projection B. Nets C. Surface Area and Volume i. Prisms ii. Cylinders iii. Pyramids iv. Cones v. Spheres

Quiz A - B

Quiz C

Test I II. Working with Data A. Grids and Spreadsheets B. Maps C. Bar and Circle Graphs D. Analyzing Trends E. Pictographs F. Mean, Median, and Mode G. Stem and Leaf Diagrams H. Scatter Plots and Trend Lines

Quiz A – B

Quiz C – E Quiz F – G Test II

III. MCAS Practice A. Cover Specific MCAS Exams and Concepts Found Within Them B. Group Work C. Open Response Questions Test III IV.

Probability A. Theoretical Probability B. Experimental Probability C. Simulations D. Counting and Tree Diagrams E. Accuracy and Odds

Quiz A - B Quiz C - D Test I

Final Exam *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework



PreGeometry Adkins, Simoneau

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Foundations of Algebra and Geometry 1998 Addison-Wesley


II.

Pre-Algebra Review A. Signed Numbers B. Order of Operations C. Algebraic Expressions D. Solving Linear Equations i. one step ii. multi step iii. variables on both sides Algebraic and Geometric Models A. Undefined terms (point, line, and plane) B. Segments i. Length and midpoints ii. Addition C. Coordinate Plane D. Linear Equations i. Slope ii. Y-intercept E. Graphs of Linear Equations i. Substitution tables ii. Point and slope F. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

III. Angles A. Classify B. Measure C. Adjacent Angles and Addition D. Special Angle Pair i. Vertical Angles ii. Complementary Angles iii. Supplementary Angles iv. Linear Pairs E. Transversals, Parallel Lines and Angle Pairs i. Corresponding angles ii. Alternate interior angles iii. Alternate exterior angles

Assessment

Quiz A - B Quiz D

Test I

Quiz A - B

Quiz C - E

Test II

Quiz A - C

Quiz D

Test III

5

2nd Quarter: I. Drawings and Patterns A. Symmetry B. Tessellation C. Transformations i. Translations ii. Reflections iii. Rotations D. Finding Patterns E. Expressing Patterns Using Variables F. Open Response Questions Related to Patterns II. Polygons A. Parts of polygons B. Classify Polygons C. Angles and Polygons D. Triangles i. Classify ii. Angles E. Quadrilaterals i. Parallelogram ii. Rectangle iii. Rhombus iv. Square v. Trapezoid

Assessment

Quiz A - B Quiz C Project

Test I

Quiz A - C

Test II Midterm Exam

3rd Quarter: I. More Triangles A. Reducing Square Roots B. Pythagorean Theorem C. Pythagorean Triples D. Special Right Triangles E. Isosceles triangles and trapezoids II. Area and Perimeter of Polygons and Circles A. Triangles B. Parallelograms C. Rectangles D. Squares E. Rhombi F. Trapezoid G. Irregular Polygons H. Circles III. Ratio and Proportion A. Comparing Quantities B. Understanding Ratios

Quiz A

Quiz B - D Test I

Quiz A - D

Quiz E - G Test II

Quiz A – B

Assessments

C. D. E. F.

Rates Proportions AA Similarity Similar Figures

Quiz C - D Test III

IV. Working With Scale Project A. Blowing Objects Up and Scaling Them Down B. Understanding Scale Ratio Test IV 4th Quarter: I. Spatial Relations A. Drawing Three-Dimensional Solids i. One point perspective ii. Isometric projection iii. Orthographic projection B. Nets C. Surface Area and Volume i. Prisms ii. Cylinders iii. Pyramids iv. Cones v. Spheres

Quiz A - B

Quiz C

Test I II. Working with Data A. Grids and Spreadsheets B. Maps C. Bar and Circle Graphs D. Analyzing Trends E. Pictographs F. Mean, Median, and Mode G. Stem and Leaf Diagrams H. Scatter Plots and Trend Lines

Quiz A – B

Quiz C – E Quiz F – G Test II

III. MCAS Practice A. Cover Specific MCAS Exams and Concepts Found Within Them B. Group Work C. Open Response Questions Test III IV.

Probability A. Theoretical Probability B. Experimental Probability C. Simulations D. Counting and Tree Diagrams E. Accuracy and Odds

Quiz A - B Quiz C - D Test I

Final Exam *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Course Name:

Geometry

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry © 1998 Addison-Wesley

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I Statistics A. Mean, mode, median and range B. Data tables, plotting points Quiz A,B,C C. Line of best fit, predictions (Objective w/ Open Response) II Language of Geometry A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper Quiz A notation, drawing and labels (Objective w/ Open Response) B. Geometric and algebraic models Test I, II (Objective w/ Student response) III Reasoning and Logic A. Inductive reasoning B. Language of logic C. Deductive reasoning D. Conditional Statements E. Postulates, properties, theorems

IV Measuring Figures A. Using tools for measurement B. Constructions C. Congruence V MCAS Preparation VI Transformations A. Translations B. Symmetry C. Reflections D. Rotations E. Dilations 2nd Quarter: I Angles and Navigation A. Rays and angles B. Bearings C. Assumptions about figures D. Angle pairs ,complementary, supplementary and vertical

Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response) (Test A,B,C(Objective)) (Quiz A,B,C,D,E) (Objective w/ Open Response) (Test I, II, III(Objective)

(Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response) (Test IV(Objective))

(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response) (Test VI(Objective))

(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)

(Test I(Objective)

Assessment

II Parallel Lines A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing B. Parallel lines and planes (Quiz A(Objective w/ Open Response) C. Parallel lines and related angles Quiz B,C(Objective w/ Open Response) D. Proving lines parallel (Test I, II(Objective)) III Triangles A. B. E. F. G. H. I.

Angles inside and outside Congruent triangles More proofs (Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response) Isosceles triangles and trapezoids Right triangles Corresponding parts of triangles Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids (Test III(Objective)) Midyear Exam (Objective & Open response)

3rd Quarter: I MCAS Review A. MCAS sample test II Area A. Area and perimeter B. Quadratic formula and area C. Area and probability (Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)) D. (Test II(Objective) ) III Pythagorean Theorem A. Pythagorean triples B. Special right triangles C. Distance formula (Test III(Objective)) IV Polygons and Polyhedra A. Quadrilaterals B. Parallelograms C. Special parallelograms D. Coordinate proofs (Quiz A, B, C, D, (Objective w/ Open Response)) E. Polygons F. Area of regular polygons (Quiz E,F(Objective w/ Open Response)) (Test IV(Objective) ) 4th Quarter: I Surface Area and Volume A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids Quiz A(Objective w/Open Response) B. Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids (Quiz B(objective)) C. Surface Area Cylinders and Cones (Quiz C(Objective)) D. Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones (Test A,B,C,D(Objective)) E. Volume (Test I(Objective))

Assessment

II Circles A. Circumference and area B. Surface area and volume of spheres C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures (Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/open ( response)) D. Angles, arcs and chords E. Angles formed by secants and tangents (Test II(Objective) ) III Similarity A. Similar figures B. Similar triangles C. Dilations revisited

(Quiz A(Objective w/Open Response)) (Test III (Objective))

IV Trigonometry A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios (Quiz A(Objective w/ Open response)) B. Angles of elevation and depression (Test IV(Objective)) Final Exam (Objective & Open response) *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades, Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade.

Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.

Expectations Needed For A Successful Year In Mr. Arnold’s Class 1. NOTEBOOK; single subject, 3-ring binder, with your name and period on the front cover I’ll collect notebooks on the day of every test, and return them the next class. If I can’t find (late), read, or understand your notes, you lose points. Your notebook should include class notes, homework, journal entries, and returned papers. 2. HOMEWORK; I may or may not give you class time to start your homework. It will be checked at the beginning of the next class ( 0 to 3 points). Your notebook and homework together count as one test grade at the end of each quarter. 3. BOARD PROBLEMS; I will put problems on the overhead. You will do them on scrap paper while I am checking everyone’s homework. Board problems will be collected and graded. Be in your seat before the bell rings, take out your notebook, turn to your homework, and start solving the board problems on scrap paper- make sure your name is on the scrap paper. After I check everyone’s homework, I’ll collect the board problems. Then I’ll put the homework answers on the overhead, and answer any questions. (Now is the time to clear up any questions you had on last night’s homework) If your tardy to class without a note, and you miss the homework check and/or the board problems- too bad- too sad- you lose (no credit)- don’t be tardy!!!

4. QUIZZES; S.A.T. / M.C.A.S. / Practical Math Reviews There will be 5 quizzes per quarter to practice what we already know. The board problems with the 5 quiz grades will count as one test grade at the end of each quarter. 5. TESTS; There will be 4 or 5 tests per quarter. I do not allow retakes, or extra credit, however, I do drop the lowest test grade including the test grade from number 4 above. 6.

MAKE-UP WORK DUE TO ILLNESS; Homework extension one day per absence. Check homework list on bulletin board. Notebook- copy notes from class member. Quiz/Test- extension one day per absence- you must arrange make up time with me- if you don’t, then this can be your dropped score.

7. TEXTBOOK; Use as a reference at home. The textbook costs $50 to replace-your responsible for it. 8.

CHEATING; will result in the immediate loss of your test/quiz/board problem/homework and a zero grade on that work.(A cheating zero test grade can’t be used as your dropped test grade)

9.

FIELD TRIPS/ SPECIAL EVENTS/ EARLY DISMISSALS; Present to me in advance, a pass or permission slip specifying the event, date, time, and teacher in charge. You need to be in good

standing( no make-up work owed ), and are expected to complete the homework given, copy the notes that were given, and be prepared for the next class session. 10. LEAVING DURING CLASS; Emergencies only! Fill out the info on the sheet in the sign out book, when you come back, put the time returned. Come after school that day and make-up the class time you missed. 11. EXTRA HELP; Please ask for help. I may recommend someone, or our schedules may have common time. 12. ALGEBRA TWO; To qualify you to move on to Algebra Two next year, you must pass Geometry with a final average of 75.0 for Honors (not a 74.9). 13. SIGNATURES; First homework assignment is to read and sign this expectation sheet, both you and your parent/guardian. If you have both signatures, and return this to me by Sept ______, you will get a bonus of five points on your first quiz grade. Student Signature_______________________________________________ Date ______________ Parent/Guardian________________________________________________ Date ______________ ( I have read and understand the expectations for this class. )


Geometry Arnold, E.

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry  1998 Addison-Wesley

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I Statistics A. Mean, mode, median and range B. Data tables, plotting points Quiz A,B,C C. Line of best fit, predictions (Objective w/ Open Response) II Language of Geometry A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper Quiz A notation, drawing and labels (Objective w/ Open Response) B. Geometric and algebraic models Test I, II (Objective w/ Student response) III Reasoning and Logic A. Inductive reasoning B. Language of logic C. Deductive reasoning D. Conditional Statements E. Postulates, properties, theorems

IV Measuring Figures A. Using tools for measurement B. Constructions C. Congruence V MCAS Preparation VI Transformations A. Translations B. Symmetry C. Reflections D. Rotations E. Dilations 2nd Quarter: I Angles and Navigation A. Rays and angles B. Bearings C. Assumptions about figures D. Angle pairs ,complementary, supplementary and vertical

Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response) (Test A,B,C(Objective)) (Quiz A,B,C,D,E) (Objective w/ Open Response) (Test I, II, III(Objective)

(Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response) (Test IV(Objective))



(Test I(Objective)

Assessment II Parallel Lines A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing B. Parallel lines and planes (Quiz A(Objective w/ Open Response) C. Parallel lines and related angles Quiz B,C(Objective w/ Open Response) D. Proving lines parallel (Test I, II(Objective)) III Triangles A. B. E. F. G. H. I.

Angles inside and outside Congruent triangles More proofs (Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response) Isosceles triangles and trapezoids Right triangles Corresponding parts of triangles Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids (Test III(Objective)) Midyear Exam (Objective & Open response)

3rd Quarter: I MCAS Review A. MCAS sample test II Area A. Area and perimeter B. Quadratic formula and area C. Area and probability (Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)) D. (Test II(Objective) ) III Pythagorean Theorem A. Pythagorean triples B. Special right triangles C. Distance formula (Test III(Objective)) IV Polygons and Polyhedra A. Quadrilaterals B. Parallelograms C. Special parallelograms D. Coordinate proofs (Quiz A, B, C, D, (Objective w/ Open Response)) E. Polygons F. Area of regular polygons (Quiz E,F(Objective w/ Open Response)) (Test IV(Objective) ) 4th Quarter: I Surface Area and Volume A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids Quiz A(Objective w/Open Response) B. Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids (Quiz B(objective)) C. Surface Area Cylinders and Cones (Quiz C(Objective)) D. Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones (Test A,B,C,D(Objective)) E. Volume (Test I(Objective))

Assessment II Circles A. Circumference and area B. Surface area and volume of spheres C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures (Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/open ( response)) D. Angles, arcs and chords E. Angles formed by secants and tangents (Test II(Objective) ) III Similarity A. Similar figures B. Similar triangles C. Dilations revisited


IV Trigonometry A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios (Quiz A(Objective w/ Open response)) B. Angles of elevation and depression (Test IV(Objective)) Final Exam (Objective & Open response) *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades, Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade.

Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.






9.

FIELD TRIPS/ SPECIAL EVENTS/ EARLY DISMISSALS; Present to me in advance, a pass or permission slip specifying the event, date, time, and teacher in charge. You need to be in good standing( no make-up work owed ), and are expected to complete the homework given, copy the notes that were given, and be prepared for the next class session.

10. LEAVING DURING CLASS; Emergencies only! Fill out the info on the sheet in the sign out book, when you come back, put the time returned. Come after school that day and make-up the class time you missed. 11. EXTRA HELP; Please ask for help. I may recommend someone, or our schedules may have common time. 12. ALGEBRA TWO; To qualify you to move on to Algebra Two next year, you must pass Geometry with a final average of 75.0 for Honors (not a 74.9). 13. SIGNATURES; First homework assignment is to read and sign this expectation sheet, both you and your parent/guardian. If you have both signatures, and return this to me by Sept ______, you will get a bonus of five points on your first quiz grade. Student Signature_______________________________________________ Date ______________ Parent/Guardian________________________________________________ Date ______________ ( I have read and understand the expectations for this class. )


Geometry R. Hutchins

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry  1998 Addison-Wesley

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I Statistics A. Mean, mode, median and range B. Data tables, plotting points C. Line of best fit, predictions II Language of Geometry A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper notation, drawing and labels (Objective w/ Open Response) B. Geometric and algebraic models Test I, II (Open response) III Reasoning and Logic A. Inductive reasoning B. Language of logic C. Deductive reasoning D. Conditional Statements E. Postulates, properties, theorems Test I, II, III (Open response) IV Measuring Figures A. Using tools for measurement B. Constructions C. Congruence V MCAS Preparation VI Transformations A. Translations B. Symmetry C. Reflections D. Rotations E. Dilations 2nd Quarter: I Angles and Navigation A. Rays and angles B. Bearings C. Assumptions about figures D. Angle pairs ,complementary, supplementary and vertical

Test IV (Objective)

Test V (Open response)

Test I (Objective)

Assessment II Parallel Lines A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing B. Parallel lines and planes C. Parallel lines and related angles D. Proving lines parallel III Triangles A. B. E. F. G. H. I.

Test I, II (Open response)

Angles inside and outside Congruent triangles More proofs Isosceles triangles and trapezoids Right triangles Corresponding parts of triangles Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids

Test III (Open response) Midyear Exam (Objective & Open response)

3rd Quarter: I MCAS Review A. MCAS sample test II Area A. Area and perimeter B. Quadratic formula and area C. Area and probability III Pythagorean Theorem A. Pythagorean triples B. Special right triangles C. Distance formula IV Polygons and Polyhedra A. Quadrilaterals B. Parallelograms C. Special parallelograms D. Coordinate proofs E. Polygons F. Area of regular polygons 4th Quarter: I Surface Area and Volume A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids B. Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids C. Surface Area Cylinders and Cones D. Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones E. Volume

Test II (Objective)

Test III (Open response)

Test IV (Open response)

Test I (Open response)

Assessment II Circles A. B. C. D. E.

Circumference and area Surface area and volume of spheres Inscribed and circumscribed figures Angles, arcs and chords Angles formed by secants and tangents

Test II (Objective)

III Similarity A. Similar figures B. Similar triangles C. Dilations revisited IV Trigonometry A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios B. Angles of elevation and depression

Test III (Open response)

Test IV (Open response) Final Exam (Objective & Open response)

Tests and quizzes – average one per week – homeworks also count toward final grade – extra credit is available through outside projects

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework



Geometry J. Mcmahon

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry(1998) Addison-Wesley

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I Statistics A. Mean, mode, median and range B. Data tables, plotting points Quiz A,B,C C. Line of best fit, predictions (Objective w/ Open Response) II Language of Geometry A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper Quiz A notation, drawing and labels (Objective w/ Open Response) B. Geometric and algebraic models Test I, II (Objective w/ Student response) III Reasoning and Logic A. Inductive reasoning B. Language of logic Response) C. Deductive reasoning D. Conditional Statements E. Postulates, properties, theorems

IV Measuring Figures A. Using tools for measurement B. Constructions C. Congruence V MCAS Preparation

Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open (Test A,B,C(Objective)) (Quiz A,B,C,D,E) (Objective w/ Open Response) (Test I, II, III(Objective)

(Quiz A,B(Objective & Open Response) (Test IV(Objective))

Assessment VI Transformations A. Translations B. Symmetry C. Reflections

(Quiz A,B,C(Objective &

Open Response) D. Rotations E. Dilations 2nd Quarter: I Angles and Navigation A. Rays and angles B. Bearings

(Test VI(Objective))

(Quiz A,B,C(Objective & Open Response)

C. Assumptions about figures D. Angle pairs ,complementary, supplementary and vertical (Test I(Objective) II Parallel Lines A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing B. Parallel lines and planes (Quiz A(Objective & Open Response) C. Parallel lines and related angles Quiz B,C(Objective & Open Response) D. Proving lines parallel (Test I, II(Objective)) III Triangles A. Angles inside and outside B. Congruent triangles C. More proofs D. E. F. G.

(Quiz A,B,C(Objective & Open Response)

Isosceles triangles and trapezoids Right triangles Corresponding parts of triangles Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids (Test III(Objective))

Midyear Exam(Objective & Open response)

Assessment 3rd Quarter: I MCAS Review A. MCAS sample test II Area

A. Area and perimeter B. Quadratic formula and area C. Area and probability

III Pythagorean Theorem A. Pythagorean triples B. Special right triangles C. Distance formula IV Polygons and Polyhedra A. Quadrilaterals B. Parallelograms C. Special parallelograms D. Coordinate proofs

(Quiz A,B,C(Objective & Open Response)) (Test II(Objective) )

(Test III(Objective))

(Quiz A, B, C, D, (Objective & Open Response))

E. Polygons F. Area of regular polygons (Quiz E,F(Objective & Open Response)) (Test IV(Objective) ) 4th Quarter: I Surface Area and Volume A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids Response) B. Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids C. Surface Area Cylinders and Cones D. Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones E. Volume

Quiz A(Objective w/Open (Quiz B(Objective)) (Quiz C(Objective)) (Test A,B,C,D (Objective)) (Test I(Objective))

II Circles A. Circumference and area B. Surface area and volume of spheres C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures

(Quiz A,B,C(Objective & Open Response))

D. Angles, arcs and chords E. Angles formed by secants and tangents (Test II(Objective) )

Assessment III Similarity A. Similar figures B. Similar triangles

(Quiz A(Objective & Open Response))

C. Dilations revisited

(Test III (Objective))

IV Trigonometry A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios

(Quiz A(Objective & Open Response)) B. Angles of elevation and depression (Test IV(Objective)) Final Exam(Objective & Open response)

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Objective tests/quizes Exams Presentations Attendance Class participation Midyear exam Final exam Homework Grading Policy: Quizzes –averaged and count as 1 major test Chapter tests Homework: grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each missing assignment; counts as 1 major test for each term Midyear and final exams count as 25% of term 2 and term 4 respectively

Course Name:

Geometry

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry ©1998 Addison-Wesley

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I Statistics A. Mean, mode, median and range B. Data tables, plotting points C. Line of best fit, predictions II Language of Geometry A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper notation, drawing and labels B. Geometric and algebraic models III Reasoning and Logic A. Inductive reasoning B. Language of logic C. Deductive reasoning D. Conditional Statements E. Postulates, properties, theorems F. Introduction to proofs IV Measuring Figures A. Using tools for measurement B. Constructions C. Congruence V MCAS Preparation A. Open response problem format VI Transformations A. Translations B. Symmetry C. Reflections D. Rotations E. Dilations

Quiz A,B,C (Objective w/Open Response)

Quiz A (Objective w/ Open Response) Test I, II (Objective w/ Open Response)

Quiz A,B (Objective w/ Open Response) Test A,B,C (Objective) Quiz A,B,C,D,E (Objective w/ Open Response) Test I, II, III (Objective)

Quiz A,B (Objective w/ Open Response) Test IV(Objective)

Quiz A,B,C (Objective w/ Open Response) Test VI(Objective))

Assessment

2nd Quarter: I Angles and Navigation A. Rays and angles B. Bearings C. Vectors

Quiz A,B,C (Objective w/ Open Response)

D. Assumptions about figures E. Angle pairs ,complementary, supplementary and vertical Test I(Objective) II Parallel Lines A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing B. Parallel lines and planes Quiz A (Objective w/ Open Response) C. Parallel lines and related angles Quiz B,C (Objective w/ Open Response) D. Proving lines parallel Test I, II (Objective) III Triangles A. Angles inside and outside B. Congruent triangles E. More proofs F. G. H. I. J.

Isosceles triangles and trapezoids Right triangles Corresponding parts of triangles More proofs Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids


Test III(Objective) Midyear Exam (Objective w/Open Response)

3rd Quarter: I MCAS Review A. MCAS sample test II Area A. Area and perimeter B. Quadratic formula and area C. Area and probability D. Area under the curve III Pythagorean Theorem A. Pythagorean triples B. Special right triangles C. Distance formula

Quiz A,B,C (Objective w/ Open Response) Test II (Objective)

Test III (Objective)

Assessment IV Polygons and Polyhedra A. Quadrilaterals B. Parallelograms C. Special parallelograms D. Coordinate proofs E. Polygons F. Area of regular polygons G. Polyhedrons H. Platonic solids I. Euler’s formula 4th Quarter: I Surface Area and Volume A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids B. C. D. E.

Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids Surface Area Cylinders and Cones Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones Volume

Quiz A, B, C, D (Objective w/ Open Response) Quiz E,F (Objective w/ Open Response)

Test IV (Objective)

Quiz A (Objective w/ Open Response) Quiz B (Objective) Quiz C (Objective) Test A,B,C,D (Objective) Test I (Objective)

II Circles A. Circumference and area B. Surface area and volume of spheres C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures D. Angles, arcs and chords E. Angles formed by secants and tangents

Quiz A,B,C (Objective w/Open Response) Test II (Objective)


Quiz A (Objective w/Open Response) Test III (Objective)

Quiz A (Objective w/ Open response) Test IV (Objective) Final Exam (Objective w/ Open response)

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics

Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam

Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades, Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade. Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.


Geometry Arnold, E.

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry 1998 Addison-Wesley

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I Statistics A. Mean, mode, median and range B. Data tables, plotting points Quiz A,B,C C. Line of best fit, predictions (Objective w/ Open Response) II Language of Geometry A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper Quiz A notation, drawing and labels (Objective w/ Open Response) B. Geometric and algebraic models Test I, II (Objective w/ Student response) III Reasoning and Logic A. Inductive reasoning B. Language of logic Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response) C. Deductive reasoning (Test A,B,C(Objective)) D. Conditional Statements E. Postulates, properties, theorems (Quiz A,B,C,D,E) (Objective w/ Open Response) F. Introduction to proofs (Test I, II, III(Objective)) IV Measuring Figures A. Using tools for measurement B. Constructions (Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response) C. Congruence (Test IV(Objective)) V MCAS Preparation VI Transformations A. Translations B. Symmetry C. Reflections D. Rotations E. Dilations 2nd Quarter: I Angles and Navigation A. Rays and angles B. Bearings C. Vectors D. Assumptions about figures E. Angle pairs ,complementary, F. supplementary and vertical



(Test I(Objective))

Assessment II Parallel Lines A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing B. Parallel lines and planes (Quiz A(Objective w/ Open Response) C. Parallel lines and related angles Quiz B,C(Objective w/ Open Response) D. Proving lines parallel (Test I, II(Objective)) III Triangles A. B. E. F. G. H. I. J.

Angles inside and outside Congruent triangles More proofs (Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response) Isosceles triangles and trapezoids Right triangles Corresponding parts of triangles More proofs Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids (Test III(Objective)) Midyear Exam (Objective & Open response)

3rd Quarter: I MCAS Review A. MCAS sample test II Area A. Area and perimeter B. Quadratic formula and area C. Area and probability (Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)) D. Area under the curve (Test II(Objective) ) III Pythagorean Theorem A. Pythagorean triples B. Special right triangles C. Distance formula (Test III(Objective)) IV Polygons and Polyhedra A. Quadrilaterals B. Parallelograms C. Special parallelograms D. Coordinate proofs (Quiz A, B, C, D, (Objective w/ Open Response)) E. Polygons F. Area of regular polygons (Quiz E,F(Objective w/ Open Response)) G. Polyhedrons H. Platonic solids I. Euler’s formula (Test IV(Objective) ) 4th Quarter: I Surface Area and Volume A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids Quiz A(Objective w/Open Response) B. Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids (Quiz B(objective)) C. Surface Area Cylinders and Cones (Quiz C(Objective)) D. Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones (Test A,B,C,D(Objective)) E. Volume (Test I(Objective))

Assessment II Circles A. Circumference and area B. Surface area and volume of spheres C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures

(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/open response))

D. Angles, arcs and chords E. Angles formed by secants and tangents

(Test II(Objective) )

III Similarity A. Similar figures B. Similar triangles C. Dilations revisited


IV Trigonometry A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios (Quiz A(Objective w/ Open response)) B. Angles of elevation and depression (Test IV(Objective)) Final Exam (Objective & Open response) *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades, Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade. Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or

parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.






9.

FIELD TRIPS/ SPECIAL EVENTS/ EARLY DISMISSALS; Present to me in advance, a pass or permission slip specifying the event, date, time, and teacher in charge. You need to be in good standing( no make-up work owed ), and are expected to complete the homework given, copy the notes that were given, and be prepared for the next class session.

10. LEAVING DURING CLASS; Emergencies only! Fill out the info on the sheet in the sign out book, when you come back, put the time returned. Come after school that day and make-up the class time you missed. 11. EXTRA HELP; Please ask for help. I may recommend someone, or our schedules may have common time. 12. ALGEBRA TWO; To qualify you to move on to Algebra Two next year, you must pass Geometry with a final average of 75.0 for Honors (not a 74.9). 13. SIGNATURES; First homework assignment is to read and sign this expectation sheet, both you and your parent/guardian. If you have both signatures, and return this to me by Sept ______, you will get a bonus of five points on your first quiz grade. Student Signature_______________________________________________ Date ______________ Parent/Guardian________________________________________________ Date ______________ ( I have read and understand the expectations for this class. )


Geometry Judith Holliday

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry 1998 Addison-Wesley

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I Statistics A. Mean, mode, median and range B. Data tables, plotting points C. Line of best fit, predictions II Language of Geometry A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper notation, drawing and labels B. Geometric and algebraic models III Reasoning and Logic A. Inductive reasoning B. Language of logic C. Deductive reasoning D. Conditional Statements E. Postulates, properties, theorems F. Introduction to proofs IV Measuring Figures A. Using tools for measurement B. Constructions C. Congruence V MCAS Preparation A. Open response problem format VI Transformations A. Translations B. Symmetry C. Reflections D. Rotations E. Dilations

Quiz A,B,C (Objective w/Open Response)

Quiz A (Objective w/ Open Response) Test I, II (Objective w/ Open Response)

Quiz A,B (Objective w/ Open Response) Test A,B,C (Objective) Quiz A,B,C,D,E (Objective w/ Open Response) Test I, II, III (Objective)

Quiz A,B (Objective w/ Open Response) Test IV(Objective)

Quiz A,B,C (Objective w/ Open Response) Test VI(Objective))

Assessment 2nd Quarter: I Angles and Navigation A. Rays and angles B. Bearings C. Vectors


D. Assumptions about figures E. Angle pairs ,complementary, supplementary and vertical Test I(Objective) II Parallel Lines A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing B. Parallel lines and planes Quiz A (Objective w/ Open Response) C. Parallel lines and related angles Quiz B,C (Objective w/ Open Response) D. Proving lines parallel Test I, II (Objective) III Triangles A. Angles inside and outside B. Congruent triangles E. More proofs F. G. H. I. J.

Isosceles triangles and trapezoids Right triangles Corresponding parts of triangles More proofs Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids


Test III(Objective) Midyear Exam (Objective w/Open Response)

3rd Quarter: I MCAS Review A. MCAS sample test II Area A. Area and perimeter B. Quadratic formula and area C. Area and probability D. Area under the curve III Pythagorean Theorem A. Pythagorean triples B. Special right triangles C. Distance formula

Quiz A,B,C (Objective w/ Open Response) Test II (Objective)

Test III (Objective)

Assessment IV Polygons and Polyhedra A. Quadrilaterals B. Parallelograms C. Special parallelograms D. Coordinate proofs E. Polygons F. Area of regular polygons G. Polyhedrons H. Platonic solids I. Euler’s formula 4th Quarter: I Surface Area and Volume A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids B. C. D. E.

Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids Surface Area Cylinders and Cones Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones Volume

Quiz A, B, C, D (Objective w/ Open Response) Quiz E,F (Objective w/ Open Response)

Test IV (Objective)

Quiz A (Objective w/ Open Response) Quiz B (Objective) Quiz C (Objective) Test A,B,C,D (Objective) Test I (Objective)

II Circles A. Circumference and area B. Surface area and volume of spheres C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures D. Angles, arcs and chords E. Angles formed by secants and tangents

Quiz A,B,C (Objective w/Open Response) Test II (Objective)


Quiz A (Objective w/Open Response) Test III (Objective)

Quiz A (Objective w/ Open response) Test IV (Objective) Final Exam (Objective w/ Open response)

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam

Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades, Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade. Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.

Course Name:

Geometry

Level: Advanced

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Addison Wesley Geometry

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I.

II.

Algebra Review A. Factoring B. Systems of Equations C. Reducing Square Roots D. Complex Fractions

Quiz on I. (Open Response) Test on I. (Open Response)

Coordinate Geometry A. Coordinates and Midpoints B. Slope C. Slopes of Perpendicular and Parallel Lines D. Equations of Lines E. Distance Formula Quiz on II. (Open Response) Test on II. (Open Response)

III.

IV.

Basic Ideas of Geometry A. Points, Lines, Planes, and Space B. Distance and Segment Measure C. Rays, Angles, and Angle Measure D. Congruent Segments and Angles E. Triangles F. Conditional Statements G. Drawing and Supporting Conclusions H. Deductive Reasoning – Using Algebraic Properties Quiz on III. (Open Response) Test on III. (Open Response) Introduction to Proof A. Two-Column Proofs B. Complementary, Supplementary, and Vertical Angles C. Perpendicular Lines D. Drawing and Using Diagrams E. Planning and Writing a Proof F. Proving Theorems: Segments and Lines G. Proving Theorems: Angles Quiz on IV. (Open Response) Test on IV. (Open Response)

Assessment

5

2nd Quarter: V.

Parallel Lines and Planes A. Parallel Lines, Planes, and Transversals B. Properties of Parallel Lines C. Proving Lines Parallel D. Angles of a Triangle E. Theorems Related to the Angle Sum Theorem F. Angles of a Polygon Quiz V. (Open Response) Test V. (Open Response)

VI.

Congruent Triangles (2 Tests) A. Congruent Triangles B. Congruence Postulates C. Proofs: Using Congruence Postulates D. Proving Segments and Angles Congruent E. Proofs: Overlapping Triangles Test A. – E. (Open Response) F. Isosceles Triangles G. AAS Congruence and Right Triangle Congruence H. Medians, Altitudes, and Perpendicular Bisectors Test VI. (Open Response)

VII.

Using Congruent Triangles and Parallel Lines A. Properties of Parallelograms B. Proving Quadrilaterals are Parallelograms C. Rectangles, Rhombuses, and Squares D. Trapezoids E. The Midsegment Theorem F. Indirect Proof G. Inequalities in One Triangle H. Inequalities in Two Triangles

Test A. - E. (Open Response)

Test VII. (Open Response) 3rd Quarter: VIII.

Similarity A. Ratio and Proportion B. Properties of Proportions C. Similar Polygons D. AA Similarity Postulate E. SAS and SSS Similarity Theorems F. Segments Divided Proportionally Quiz VIII. (Open Response) Test VIII. (Open Response)

IX.

Right Triangles A. Right Triangle Proportions B. The Pythagorean Theorem C. The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

Quiz A. – B. (Open Response) Assessment

D. Special Right Triangles

Quiz C. – D. (Open Response) Test A. – D. (Open Response)

E. Trigonometric Functions F. Angles of Elevation and Depression Test IX. (Open Response) Project IX. (Open Response) 4th Quarter: X.

XI.

XII.

Circles A. Basic Terms B. Tangent Lines C. Common Tangents and Tangent Circles D. Arcs and Their Measure E. Chords of Circles F. Inscribed Angles G. Angles of Chords, Secants, and Tangents H. Segments of Chords, Secants, And Tangents

Test A. – E. (Open Response)

Quiz F. – H. (Open Response) Test X. (Open Response)

Area and Perimeter of Polygons (2 Quizzes, Project, and Test) A. Perimeter and Area of Rectangles B. Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles C. Areas of Trapezoids and Other Quadrilaterals D. Area of Regular Polygons Quiz A. – D. (Open Response) E. Ratios of Areas and Perimeters of Similar Polygons F. Circumference and Arc Length Quiz D. – F. (Open Response) G. Areas of Circles, Sectors, and Segments Test XI. (Open Response) Project XI. (Open Response) Surface Area and Volume A. Surface Area and Volume of Prisms B. Surface Area and Volume of Pyramids C. Surface Area and Volume of Cylinders D. Surface Area and Volume of Spheres E. Surface Area and Volume of Similar Solids Quiz XIII. (Open Response) Test XIII. (Open Response)

Grading Policy:

Homework = 1 Quiz 2 Quizzes = 1 Test

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Diagnostic testing Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework will be counted as a quiz grade. Each assignment missed will result in a 5 point deduction from the starting grade of 100%. Oral presentations will count as a quiz grade. Quizzes will count as ½ a test grade.


Geometry 10 Holliday

Level: Advanced

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Houghton Mifflin Geometry

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I.

II.




III.

IV.


5

Assessment 2nd Quarter: V.


VI.


VII.





IX.


Quiz A. – B. (Open Response)

Assessment D. Special Right Triangles



XI.

XII.








Geometry Caldwell

Level: Advanced

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Addison Wesley Geometry

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I.

II.




III.

IV.


5

Assessment 2nd Quarter: V.


VI.


VII.





IX.


Quiz A. – B. (Open Response)

Assessment D. Special Right Triangles



XI.

XII.





Grading Policy:

Homework = 1 Quiz 2 Quizzes = 1 Test



Algebra 1 Syllabi


Algebra 1 W. Chen

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Algebra I Concepts and Skills , ©2001, McDougal Littell TI-30 Calculator

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Connections to Algebra A. Variables in algebra B. Exponents and Powers C. Order of Operations 1. Evaluate without grouping symbols 2. Use the left-to-right rule 3. Expressions with fraction bars 4. Use a calculator D. Equations and Inequalities E. Translating words into mathematical symbols F. A problem solving plan using models G. Tables and graphs

Assessment

Quiz on A and B (open-response)

Quiz on C (open-response) Quiz on D and E (open-response) Quiz on F and G (open-response)

H. An introduction to Functions Exam on I (open-response) II.

Properties of Real Numbers A. The real number line B. Absolute value C. Adding Real numbers D. Subtracting real numbers E. Multiplying real numbers F. The distributive property G. Combining like terms H. Dividing real numbers

III.

Solving Linear Equations A. Solving equations using addition and subtraction B. Solving equations using multiplication and division C. Solving multi-step equations

Quiz on A and B (open-response) Quiz on C and D (open-response) Quiz on E (open-response) Quiz on F and G (open-response) Exam on II (open-response)

Quiz on A to C (open-response)

2nd Quarter: I. Solving Linear Equations D. Solving equations with variables on both sides E. More on linear equations F. Solving decimal equations G. Formulas H. Ratios and rates I. Percents II.

Graphing Linear Equations and Functions A. The coordinate plane B. Graphing linear equations C. Graphing horizontal and vertical lines D. Graphing lines using intercepts E. The slope of a line F. Direct variation G. Graphing lines using Slope-Intercept Form J. Functions and relations

III.

Writing Linear Equations A. Slope-Intercept Form B. Point-Slope Form C. Writing linear equations given two points D. Standard Form E. Perpendicular lines and parallel lines

IV.

Introduction to Probability and Statistics A. Scatter plots and data relationships B. Probability and ratio C. Mean, median and mode D. Matrices: dimensions, addition, and scalar multiplication

3rd Quarter: I. Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities A. Solving inequalities using addition or subtraction B. Solving inequalities using multiplication or division C. Solving Multi-step inequalities D. Solving compound inequalities involving “And” E. Solving compound inequalities involving “Or”

Quiz on D (open-response) Quiz on E and F (open-response) Quiz on G and H (open-response) Exam on III (open-response)

Quiz on A and B (open-response) Quiz on C and D (open-response)

Quiz on E to G (open-response) Exam on II (open-response)

Quiz on A and B (open-response) Quiz on C (open-response) Exam on III (open-response)

Quiz on A to D (open-response) MID-YEAR EXAM (Objective and Open-response)

Quiz on A to C (open-response) Quiz on D and E

(open-response) F. Solving absolute-Value equations G. Solving Absolute-Value inequalities F. Graphing Linear Inequalities in two variables

II.

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities A. Graphing linear systems B. Solving linear systems by substitution C. Solving linear systems by linear combinations D. Linear systems and problems solving E. Special types of linear systems F. Systems of linear inequalities

4th Quarter: I. Exponents and Exponential Functions A. Multiplication Properties of Exponents B. Division Properties of Exponents C. Zero and negative exponents G. Scientific notation II.

Polynomials and Factoring A. Adding and subtracting polynomials B. Multiplying polynomials C. Special products of polynomials D. Solving quadratic Equations in factored form E. Factoring x 2  bx  c F. Factoring ax 2  bx  c G. Factoring special products

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Quiz on F and G (open-response) Exam on I (open-response)

Quiz on A to C (open-response) Quiz on D and E (open-response) Exam on II (open-response)

Quiz on A and B (open-response) Exam on I (open-response)

Quiz on A and B (open-response) Quiz on C and D (open-response) Quiz on E and F (open-response) Exam on II (open-response) FINAL EXAM (Objective and Open-response)

Algebra 1 S Mr. Chen Class Policies CLASS PREPARATION Materials needed for class include: 1. COVERED textbook. 2. Notebook and calculator 3. HOMEWORK 4. PENCIL – ALL WORK FOR THIS CLASS MUST BE DONE IN PENCIL (Can not use pen on any quiz or exam, pencil ONLY) 5. Correcting pen (colored pen)

ATTENDANCE 1. UNEXCUSED ABSENCE AND TARDINESS A “ZERO” will be recorded for any homework, quiz, project, or test missed that day. They can not be made up. 2. EXCUSED ABSENCES Any student absent from class is responsible for ALL work missed. This includes NOTES, CLASSWORK, HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, AND TESTS. It is up to the student to make arrangements with me concerning this make up work. If the student does not approach me upon his/her return from an absence, I will assume that the student does not intend to make up the missed work. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF A ONE-DAY ABSENCE ON THE DAY BEFORE A TEST DOES NOT EXCUSE THE STUDENT FROM TAKING THE TEST. PLEASE ALSO BE AWARE THAT IF A STUDENT IS ABSENT ON THE DAY OF A TEST, THE STUDENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO TAKE THAT TEST ON THE DAY THE STUDENT RETURNS.

HOMEWORK Homework will be given daily, including most weekends. It will be checked daily and may or may not be collected. If the completed assignment is not with you when you enter class it will not be considered done. Each assignment must be on a separate paper with the proper heading. SET UP: 1. Upper right corner: Name, the date the assignment is given, page number and problems assigned. 2. All diagrams must be neat and properly labelled. All lines must be drawn with a straight edge. 3. Problems should be numbered as they are in the text. 4. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN TO GET CREDIT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. notebook may check 2 – 3 times during each term, grade will be given out

New GRADING (TERM) TESTS AND PROJECT --- 45 % QUIZZES --- 35% HOMEWORK --- 20%

EXTRA HELP (Room 345) I will be available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school. Please, let me know if you are going to stay after school for extra help or makeup work. If you can not stay on these days, I will make every effort to find a mutually agreeable time. Extra help does not usually take long, and it can keep a small problem from becoming a big one.


Algebra 1 M. Gralton

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Algebra I: Concepts and Skills, McDougal Littell 2001 TI-30 Calculator

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Introduction A. Symbols and Expressions B. Order of Operations C. Evaluating expressions D. Simplifying expressions by combining like terms E. Writing algebraic expressions F. Real number system 1. Natural numbers 2. Whole numbers 3. Integers 4. Rational numbers 5. Irrational numbers G. Basic properties 1. Commutative 2. Associative 3. Distributive 4. Identity 5. Inverses II.

III.

Integers and Rational Numbers A. Graphing rational numbers on a number line B. Addition C. Subtraction D. Multiplication E. Division F. Using the distributive property G. Problem solving

Solving linear equations with one variable A. Transforming by addition or subtraction B. Transforming by multiplication or division C. Solving multi-step equations D. Solving fractional and decimal equations E. Ratio and proportion F. Percent G. Absolute value equations H. Problem solving

Assessment

Test on Real Numbers and Properties (Open response)

Test on Integers and Rational Numbers (Open Response)

Test: Linear equations (Open response) Notebook Homework

Assessment nd

2 Quarter: I. Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable A. Vocabulary B. Solving linear inequalities using the addition property of inequality C. Solving linear inequalities using the multiplication property of inequality D. Graphing Test on Linear Inequalities (Open response) II. Graphing: Linear Equations A. Graphing ordered pairs B. Graphing linear equations C. Slope of a line D. Slope-intercept form E. Equation of a line Test on Graphing Linear Equations (Open response) III.

Systems of Linear Equations A. Solve by graphing B. Substitution C. Addition/subtraction D. Multiplication E. Problem solving

3rd Quarter: I. Exponents and Polynomials A. Properties of exponents B. Scientific notation C. Multiplication/division of monomials D. Polynomials 1. Evaluating 2. Addition and subtraction 3. Multiplication a. Monomial b. Polynomial by a monomial c. Two polynomials

II.

Factoring Polynomials A. Factoring integers and monomials B. Difference of two squares C. Trinomials D. Grouping E. Solving quadratic equations by factoring F. Problem solving

Test on Linear Systems (Open response) Notebook Midyear Exam (Objective and open response)

Test on Polynomials (Open response)

Test: Factoring (Open response)

Assessment III.

Rational Expressions and Equations A. Simplifying B. Multiplication and division C. Least common denominator D. Addition and subtraction 1. Like denominators 2. Unlike denominators E. Mixed expressions F. Solving rational equations G. Problem solving

4th Quarter: I. Radicals A. Real Numbers B. Radical Expressions C. Simplifying Radical Expressions D. Multiplying Radical Expressions E. Dividing and Simplifying F. Addition and Subtraction

II.

III.

Introduction to Probability and Statistics A. Interpreting graphs and data B. Measures of central tendency C. Scatter plots and data relationships D. Probability and ratios Matrices A. Dimensions B. Addition C. Scalar Multiplication

Test on Rational Expressions (Open response) Notebook Homework

Test on Radicals (Open response)

Test: Probability and statistics (Open response)

Test: Matrices (Open response) Notebook Homework Final Exam (Objective and open response)

*Assessment Tools: Quizzes Teacher observations Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Grading Policy - Quizzes - Chapter Tests: each test carries twice the weight of a quiz. - Homework: grade starts at 100 with 5 points subtracted for each missing assignment. After 20 assignments, the resulting grade is counted as a quiz and the process repeats.


Algebra 1 Mrs. Huang

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Algebra I Concepts and Skills Larson, Boswell, Kanold, Stiff, McDougal Littell Inc. © 2001 TI-30 Calculator


II.

Connections to Algebra A. Variable in Algebra B. Exponents and Powers C. Order of Operations D. E.

Equations and Inequalities Translating Words into Mathematical Symbols

F. G. H.

A Problem Solving Plan Using Models Tables and Graphs An Introduction to Functions

Properties of Real Numbers A. The Real Number Line B. Absolute Value C. Adding Real Numbers D. E. F.

Subtracting Real Numbers Multiplying Real Numbers The Distributive Property

G. H.

Combining Like Terms Dividing Real Numbers

III. Solving Linear Equations with One Variable A. Solving Equations Using Addition and Subtraction B. Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division C. Solving Multi-Step Equations D. E.

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides Solving Decimal Equations

F. G. H.

Formulas Ratios and Rates Percents

Assessments

Quiz on A – C (Open response) Quiz on D – E (Open response)

Quiz on F – H (Open response) Tests on Connections to Algebra (Open response)

Quiz on A – C (Open response)

Quiz on D – F (Open response) Quiz on G – H (Open response) Test on the Real Numbers (Open response)

Quiz on A – C (Open response) Quiz on D – E (Open response)

Quiz on F – H

(Open response) Test on Solving Linear Equations (Open response) Notebook Homework

2nd Quarter: I. Graphing Linear Equations and Functions A. The Coordinate Plane B. Graphing Linear Equations C. Graphing Horizontal and Vertical Lines


D. E. F.

Graphing Lines Using Intercepts The Slope of a Line Direct Variation

Quiz on D – F (Open response)

G. H.

Graphing Lines Using Slope-Intercept Form Functions and Relations

Quiz on G – H (Open response)

Test on Graphing Linear Equality (Open response)

II. Writing Linear Equations A. Slope-Intercept Form B. Point-Slope Form

Quiz on A – B (Open response)

C. D.

Writing Linear Equations Given Two Points Standard Form

Quiz on C – D (Open response)

E. F.

Modeling with Linear Equations Perpendicular Lines

Quiz on E – F (Open response) Test on Graphing Linear Equations (Open response)

III. Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities A. Solving Inequalities Using Addition or Subtraction B. Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division C. Solving Multi-Step Inequalities D. E. F.

Solving Compound Inequalities Involving “And” Solving Compound Inequalities Involving “Or” Solving Absolute-Value Equations

G. H.

Solving Absolute-Value Inequalities Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables


Quiz on D – F (Open response) Quiz on G – H (Open response) Test on Solving and Graphing

Linear Inequalities (Open response) Midyear Exam (Objective and open response) Notebook Homework

3rd Quarter: I. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities A. Graphing Linear Systems B. Solving Linear Systems by Substitution C. Solving Linear Systems by Linear Combinations D. E. F.

Linear Systems and Problem Solving Special Types of Linear Systems Systems of Linear Inequalities


Quiz on D – F (Open response) Test on Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities (Open response)

II. Exponents and Exponential Functions A. Multiplication Properties of Exponents B. Zero and Negative Exponents C. Graphs of Exponential Functions D. E.

Division Properties of Exponents Scientific Notation

F. G.

Exponential Growth Functions Exponential Decay Functions

Quiz on A – C (Open response) Quiz on D – E (Open response) Quiz on F – G (Open response) Test on Exponents (Open response)

III. Quadratic Equations and Functions A. Square Roots B. Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots C. Simplifying Radicals D. E. F.

Graphing Quadratic Functions Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula

G. H.

Using the Discriminant Graphing Quadratic Inequalities


Quiz on D – F (Open response) Quiz on G – H (Open response) Test on Quadratic Equations and Functions

(Open response) Notebook Homework

4th Quarter: I. Polynomials and Factoring A. Adding and Subtracting Polynomials B. Multiplying Polynomials C. Special Products of Polynomials D. E. F.

Solving Quadratic Equations in Factored Form Factoring x 2  bx  c Factoring ax 2  bx  c

G. H.

Factoring Special Products Factoring Cubic Polynomials


Quiz on D – F (Open response) Quiz on G – H (Open response) Test on Polynomials (Open response)

II. Rational Expressions and Equations A. Proportions B. Direct and Inverse Variation C. Simplifying Rational Expressions D. E. F. G.

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Adding and Subtracting with Like Denominators Adding and Subtracting with Unlike Denominators Rational Equations


Quiz on D – G (Open response) Test on Rational Expressions and Equations (Open response)

III. Radicals and More Connections to Geometry A. Functions Involving Square Roots B. Operations with Radical Expressions C. Solving Radical Equations D. E. F.

Rational Exponents Completing the Square The Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse

G. H. I.

The Distance Formula The Midpoint Formula Logical Reasoning: Proof


Quiz on D – F (Open response)

Quiz on G – H (Open response) Test on Radicals

(Open response) Final Exam (Objective and open response) Notebook Homework

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics MCAS Testing Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Homework Policy: Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class. It will not be accepted late unless you have been sick. Homework will be checked and corrected at the beginning of each class. Homework paper should be neat and show all work; homework answers without showing any work will not be accepted. Your name, the date, assignment, and class must appear in the upper right hand corner. All math homework must be done in pencil. Homework grade starts at 100 and is decreased by 5 points for each miss or not-accepted assignment, and by 2 points for each incomplete. Grading Policy: Tests count as a test All quizzes will be averaged and count as one test Notebook will be graded and count as one quiz each term Homework average will count as one quiz each term The midyear and final exams will count as 25% of the second and fourth term grades, respectively.


Algebra 1 Mr. Hutchins

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills McDougal, Littell ©2001 TI-30 Calculator


III.

Assessment

Exam on Introduction (Open response and objective)


Exam on Integers and Rational Numbers (Open response)

Solving linear equations with one variable A. Transforming by addition or subtraction B. Transforming by multiplication or division C. Solving multi-step equations D. Solving fractional and decimal equations E. Ratio and proportion F. Percent G. Absolute value equations H. Problem solving

Exam on solving linear equations with one variable (Open Response)

Assessment 2nd Quarter: I. Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable A. Vocabulary B. Solving linear inequalities using the addition property of inequality C. Solving linear inequalities using the multiplication property of inequality D. Graphing Exam on solving linear inequalities in one variable II. Graphing: Linear Equations (Open response) A. Graphing ordered pairs B. Graphing linear equations C. Slope of a line Exam on graphing and D. Slope-intercept form linear equations E. Equation of a line (Open response) III.


Exam on systems of linear equations (Open response) Midyear Exam (Objective and open response)

3rd Quarter: I. Exponents and Polynomials A. Properties of exponents B. Scientific notation C. Multiplication/division of monomials D. Polynomials 1. Evaluating 2. Addition and subtraction 3. Multiplication a. Monomial b. Polynomial by a monomial c. Two polynomials II.


Exam on exponents and polynomials (Open response)

Exam on Factoring (Open response)

Assessment III.


4th Quarter: I. Radicals A. Real Numbers B. Radical Expressions C. Simplifying Radical Expressions D. Multiplying Radical Expressions E. Dividing and Simplifying F. Addition and Subtraction II.

Introduction to Probability and Statistics A. Interpreting graphs and data B. Measures of central tendency C. Scatter plots and data relationships D. Probability and ratios

III.

Matrices A. Dimensions B. Addition C. Scalar Multiplication

Exam on rational expressions and equations (Open response)

Exam on radicals (Open response)

Exam on probability, statistics, and matrices (Objective and open response) Final Exam (Objective and open response)

Tests and Quizzes – average, one per week – Homework also counts toward final grade Extra credit work is also available *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam

Final Exam Homework



Algebra 1 J. McMahon

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Algebra I: Concepts and Skills (2001) McDougal Littell

TI-30 Calculator

Syllabus: I

1st Quarter: I. Introduction II A. Symbols and Expressions B. Order of Operations C. Evaluating expressions D. Simplifying expressions by combining like terms E. Writing algebraic expressions F. Real number system 1. Natural numbers 2. Whole numbers 3. Integers 4. Rational numbers 5. Irrational numbers G. Basic properties 1. Commutative 2. Associative 3. Distributive 4. Identity 5. Inverses

II.


III.

Solving linear equations with one variable A. Transforming by addition or subtraction B. Transforming by multiplication or division C. Solving multi-step equations D. Solving fractional and decimal equations E. Ratio and proportion F. Percent

Points:

5

G. H.

Absolute value equations Problem solving

Major Assessments Tests: -Evaluating -Basic Properties -Operations with Signed Integers and Rational Numbers -Solving Linear Equations with One Variable 2nd Quarter: I. Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable J. Vocabulary K. Solving linear inequalities using the addition property of inequality L. Solving linear inequalities using the multiplication property of inequality M. Graphing II.

Graphing: Linear equations A. Graphing ordered pairs B. Graphing linear equations C. Slope of a line D. Slope-intercept form E. Equation of a line

III. Systems of Linear Equations A. Solve by graphing B. Substitution C. Addition/subtraction D. Multiplication E. Problem solving Major Assessments Tests: Linear equations Graphing Linear Equations Linear systems

3rd Quarter: I. Exponents and Polynomials A. Properties of exponents B. Scientific notation C. Multiplication and division of monomials D. Polynomials

1. 2. 3.

Evaluating Addition and subtraction Multiplication a. Monomial b. Polynomial by a monomial c. Two polynomials

II..


II.


Major Assessments Tests: Polynomials -Factoring -Rational Expressions 4th Quarter I Radicals A. Real Numbers B. Radical Expressions C. Simplifying Radical Expressions D. Multiplying Radical Expressions E. Dividing and Simplifying II.

Introduction ot Probability and Statistics A. Interpretins graphs and data B. Measures of central tendency C. Scatter plots and data relationships D. Probability and ratios

III.

Matrices A. Dimensions B. Addition C. Scalar Multiplication

Major Assessments Tests Radicals Probability and Statistics Matrices

*Assessment Tools Rubrics Teacher observations Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Objective tests/quizes Exams Midyear exam Final exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable Grading Policy: Quizes are averaged and count as 1 major test Chapter tests Homework: grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each assignment Missed; homework counts as 1 major test Midyear and final exams counts for 25% of the term 2 and term 4 grade.


Algebra 1 Mr. Simoneau

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Algebra 1 Concepts & Skills 1998 McDougal Littell TI-30 Calculator


III.

Integers and Rational Numbers A. Graphing rational numbers on a number line B. Addition C. Subtraction D. Multiplication E. Division F. Using the distributive property G. Problem solving Solving linear equations with one variable A. Transforming by addition or subtraction B. Transforming by multiplication or division C. Solving multi-step equations D. Solving fractional and decimal equations E. Ratio and proportion F. Percent G. Absolute value equations H. Problem solving

Assessment

Quiz A - C Quiz D - E

Exam on Introduction (Open response and objective)

Quiz B - E Exam on Integers and Rational Numbers (Open response)

Quiz A - C

Exam on solving linear equations with one variable (Open Response)

Assessment 2nd Quarter: I. Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable A. Vocabulary B. Solving linear inequalities using the addition property of inequality C. Solving linear inequalities using the multiplication property of inequality D. Graphing Exam on solving linear inequalities in one variable II. Graphing: Linear Equations (Open response) A. Graphing ordered pairs Quiz A - C B. Graphing linear equations Quiz D C. Slope of a line Exam on graphing and D. Slope-intercept form linear equations E. Equation of a line (Open response) III.


Exam on systems of linear equations (Open response) Midyear Exam (Objective and open response)

3rd Quarter: I. Exponents and Polynomials A. Properties of exponents B. Scientific notation C. Multiplication/division of monomials D. Polynomials 1. Evaluating 2. Addition and subtraction 3. Multiplication a. Monomial b. Polynomial by a monomial c. Two polynomials II.


Quiz A - C

Exam on exponents and polynomials (Open response)

Quiz A - D Quiz E - F Exam on Factoring (Open response)

Assessment III.


4th Quarter: I. Radicals A. Real Numbers B. Radical Expressions C. Simplifying Radical Expressions D. Multiplying Radical Expressions E. Dividing and Simplifying F. Addition and Subtraction II.

III.

Introduction to Probability and Statistics A. Interpreting graphs and data B. Measures of central tendency C. Scatter plots and data relationships D. Probability and ratios Matrices A. Dimensions B. Addition C. Scalar Multiplication

Quiz A - D

Exam on rational expressions and equations (Open response)

Quiz A - C Quiz D - F Exam on radicals (Open response)

Quiz A - B Quiz C - D

Exam on probability, statistics, and matrices (Objective and open response) Final exam (Objective and open response)

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Grading Policy: The following system is used: Tests/Projects 45% Quizzes 35% Homework 20%

Extra Help I am available for extra help on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. In addition, I am willing to try and make additional arraignments if this does not fit into the student’s schedule. Classroom Expectations Students are expected to:  Arrive to class on time and to take his or her seat immediately.   Be respectful and courteous of their teacher and classmates.   Come to class with the required classroom materials (no passes to lockers).  Do the required classwork, whether it is taking notes during lectures, working on in-class assignments or group work, or taking exams.

Course Name:

Algebra 1

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Text: Focus on Algebra, Addison-Wesley 1997

Syllabus: I.

II.

III.

1st Quarter: Real Numbers A. Operations with real numbers (PEMDAS) B. Properties of real numbers 1. Commutative 2. Associative 3. Distributive The Language and Grammar of Algebra A. Variable and algebraic expressions B. Evaluating algebraic expressions C. Simplifying algebraic expressions

Equations and Inequalities A. Solving linear equations with one variable 1. Addition property of equality 2. Multiplication/division property of equality B. Solving fractional equations C. D.

Solving literal equations and formulas Solving absolute value equations

E.

Solving and graphing linear inequalities 1. Addition property of inequality 2. Multiplication/division property of inequality Absolute Value inequalities (small ones)

F.

IV.

Probability and Statistics A. Interpreting graphs and data B. Measures of Central Tendency 1. Arithmetic mean 2. Mode 3. Median 4. Range

Assessment


Exam on I and II (open-response)

Quiz on A and B (open-response) Quiz on C and D (open-response)

Exam on III (open-response)


Assessment C.

Probability and Ratios 1. Probability and experiments 2. The theory of probability 3. The counting principle

Exam on IV (open-response)

2nd Quarter: I.

Coordinate Geometry A. The coordinate plane 1. Working with pairs of data 2. Graphing pairs of data 3. Describing change in a graph 4. Graphing change B. The Slope of a Line 1. Finding slope geometrically 2. Finding slope algebraically 3. Relating slope to rate of change 4. Scatter plots and trend lines C.

D.

II.

Equation of a Line 1. Slope-intercept form 2. Slope-point form 3. Two-point form Graphing Linear Equations 1. Graphing ordered pairs 2. Graphing using slope-intercept form 3. Graphing using x-intercept and y-intercept 4. Graphing absolute value equations

Relations and Functions A. Relations 1. Domain and range 2. Independent and dependent variables B. Functions 1. Tables of data 2. Functions as equations 3. Functions as graphs C.

Types of algebraic functions 1. Linear 2. Constant

D.

Direct Variation 1. Ratio and proportion 2. Percent 3. Estimation


Quiz on C (open-response)

Exam on I (open-response)


Exam on II

(open-response) III.

Systems of Linear Equations A. Solving by graphing B. Solving by substitution C.

Assessment Quiz on A and B (open-response)

Solving by linear combination Exam on III (open-response)

V.

Matrice A. Addition and Subtraction B. Scalar multiple C. Product matrix (2 x 2 by 2 x 2) D. Solve system of linear equations by the matrice.

Quiz on V (open-response) MIDYEAR EXAM (Objective and Open-response)

3rd Quarter: I.

II.

Linear Inequalities A. Graphing linear inequalities B. Systems of linear inequalities C. Absolute value inequalities Polynomials A. Scientific notation B. Classification of polynomials C. Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials D. Multiplication and Division of Monomials E. Multiplication of Polynomials 1. Monomial by Polynomial 2. Binomial by Binomial (Foil) 3. Polynomial by Polynomial

III.

Factoring Polynomials A. Using the Greatest Common Factor B. Factoring Trinomials C. Factoring Difference of Two Squares D. Factoring Sum and Difference of Two Cubes E. Factoring Completely F. Solving Polynomials using Factoring

Exam 2 on V and 3.I (open-response)

Quiz on A, B, C (open-response)

Exam on IV (open-response)


Exam on III (open-response)

4th Quarter: I. Rational Expressions A. Simplifying Expressions B. Multiplication and Division C.

D. E. F. II.

III.

Addition 1. Like denominators 2. Unlike denominators (finding the LCD) Complex Rational Expressions Dividing polynomials Solving rational equations

Square Roots A. Estimating Square Roots B. Simplifying Square Roots C. Graphing Square Root Functions Quadratic Functions A. Exploring graphs of quadratic functions B. Solving quadratic functions (not using factoring) 1. Using square roots 2.

IV.

Functions and the Structure of Algebra A. Solving Radical Equations B. C.

V.

The quadratic formula

Exponential functions Logarithmic functions

Distance in a Plane A. Taxi Distance B. The Pythagorean Theorem C. Coordinate Distances

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations MCAS Testing Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plans for modification where applicable.

Assessment Quiz on A and B (open-response)

Quiz on C (open-response)

Exam on I (open-response)

Quiz on A, B, and C (open-response)

Quiz on A and B.1 (open-response) Exam on II and III (open-response)

Quiz on A (open-response) Exam on III (open-response)

Quiz on A, B, and C (open-response) FINAL EXAM (Objective and Open-response)

Algebra 1 Honors Mr. Chen Class Policies CLASS PREPARATION Materials needed for class include: 1. COVERED textbook. 2. Notebook and calculator 3. HOMEWORK 4. PENCIL – ALL WORK FOR THIS CLASS MUST BE DONE IN PENCIL (Can not use pen on any quiz or exam, pencil ONLY) 5. Correcting pen (colored pen)


HOMEWORK Homework will be given daily, including most weekends. It will be checked daily and may or may not be collected. If the completed assignment is not with you when you enter class it will not be considered done. Each assignment must be on a separate paper with the proper heading. SET UP: 1. Upper right corner: Name, the date the assignment is given, page number and problems assigned. 2. All diagrams must be neat and properly labelled. All lines must be drawn with a straight edge. 3. Problems should be numbered as they are in the text.

4. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN TO GET CREDIT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. notebook may check 2 – 3 times during each term, grade will be given out




Algebra I 2nd Half Donoghue

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: ALGEBRA Structure and Method Book 1 Brown, et al, McDougal Little, Houghton Mifflin, 1990 TI-83 Graphing Calculator

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I.

II.

III.

The Real Numbers A. Order of Operations (PEMDAS) B. Variables and algebraic expressions C. Evaluating algebraic expressions D. Properties of Real Numbers 1. Commutative Properties 2. Associative Properties 3. Properties of Equality 4. Identity Properties 5. Multiplicative Property of Zero 6. Distributive Property 7. Inverse Properties E. Basic computations 1. Rules for Addition 2. Rules for Subtraction 3. Rules for Multiplication 4. Rules for Division

Exam on Real Numbers (Open response, objective)

Solving linear equations in one variable A. Transformations: add/subtract/multiply/divide B. Several transformations C. Equations: variables on both sides D. Literal equations and formulas E. Problem Solving 1. Verbal and algebraic models 2. Cost and value problems 3. Coin problems

Exam on Solving linear equations in one variable (Open response)

Coordinate Geometry A. Exploring data 1. Tables of data 2. Matrices B. The Coordinate Plane 1. Pairs of data (points and ordered pairs) 2. Graphing a linear equation in two variables C. Linear equations 1. Slope of a line 2. Relating slope to rate of change

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. IV.

Slope-intercept form of a linear equation Determining an equation of a line (point-slope form) Graphing a linear equation using the x and y intercepts Graphing a linear equation using the y-intercept and slope Slope of a parallel line and a perpendicular line

Functions A. Defined by tables and graphs B. Defined by equations C. Linear functions 1. Interpreting Graphs and describing change in a graph 2. Scatter Plots and trend Lines D. Direct variation E. Inverse variation

Exam on Coordinate Geometry and Functions (Open response)

2nd Quarter: I..

II.

III.

Systems of linear equations A. Solving systems of linear equations 1. Graphing method 2. Substitution method 3. Addition Method B. Solving problems with two variable 1. Investment problems 2. Wind/current problems Linear inequalities A. Solving linear inequalities in one variable B. Solving compound inequalities 1. Conjunctions 2. Disjunctions C. Solving absolute value equations D. Solving absolute value inequalities E. Linear inequalities in two variables 1. Graphing linear inequalities 2. Systems of linear inequalities Polynomials A. Addition and subtraction B. Multiplication of monomials C. Powers of Monomials D. Multiplying a monomial by a polynomial E. Multiplying two polynomials 1. Two binomials (FOIL) 2. squares of binomials 3. Binomials / the sum & difference of the same two terms 4. Binomials by a trinomial

Exam on Systems of linear equations (Open response)

Exam on linear inequalities (Open response)

Exam on Polynomials (Open response) Mid-Year Exam (Objective and open response)

3rd Quarter: I. Factoring polynomials A. Dividing polynomials 1. Powers of quotients 2. Negative exponents and zero exponent B. Finding the greatest common monomial factor C. Factoring quadratic trinomials D. Factoring a perfect square trinomial E. Factoring the difference of two squares G. General factoring and applications 1. Grouping 2. Solving equations by factoring 3. Using factoring to solve problems

II. Algebraic fractions A. Simplifying fractions B. Multiplying and dividing fractions C. Adding and subtracting fractions D. Mixed expressions E. Complex Fractions F. Polynomial division 1. Dividing a polynomial by a monomial 2. Dividing a polynomial by a polynomial (long division) III. Applying fractions A. Ratio and Proportions B. Fractional equations C. Percent problems D. Work problems

Exam on factoring polynomials (Open response)

Exam on Algebraic fractions (Open response)

Exam on applying fractions (Open response)

4th Quarter: I. Rational and Irrational Numbers A. Rational numbers B. Irrational numbers C. Irrational square roots D. Radical expressions 1. Simplifying radical expressions 2. Multiplying and dividing radical expressions 3. Adding radical expressions 4. Binomial radical expressions F. Rational exponents G. The Pythagorean Theorem H. The Distance Formula I. The Mid-point Formula J. Simple Radical Equations

Exam on Rational and Irrational Numbers (Open response)

II.

Quadratic equations in one variable A. Solving by the square root property B. Solving by factoring C. Solving by completing the square D. Solving by the Quadratic Formula E. The Discriminant and the number of solutions F. The sum and product of solutions G. Direct and inverse variation involving squares H. Problem solving using quadratic equations

III. Quadratic equations in two variables A. The Quadratic Function y = ax + bx +c B. Graphing the function y = ax + bx + c 1. Axis of symmetry 2 .Coordinates of the vertex 3. y-intercept 4. Image point of y-intercept 5. x-intercept(s) IV.

Introduction to probability and statistics A. Probability and experiments B. The theory of probability C. The Counting Principle D. Frequency distribution 1. Bar graphs 2. Pie charts E. Measure of central tendency 1. Mean 2. Median 3. Mode 4. Range

Exam on Quadratic equations in one variable and two variables (Open response)

Exam on probability and statistics

(Objective and open response) Final Exam (Objective and open response)

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Co-operative learning projects Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


POLICIES FOR MR. DONGHUE’S CLASSES I.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS A. RESPECT EVERYONE!! B. BE IN ASSIGNED SEAT WHEN THE BELL RINGS. C. BRING THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS: 1. TEXTBOOK 2. NOTEBOOK 3. CALCULATOR 4. WRITING INSTRUMENT D. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. E. COME TO CLASS WITH HOMEWORK DONE.

II.

WEEKLY SYLLABUS At the beginning of each week, a SYLLABUS will be given to you. Homework assignments will be listed for each day. QUIZZES, TESTS, AND EXAMS SCHEDULED for the week will also be listed.

III.

WRITTEN HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS WRITTEN HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS WILL EITHER BE DONE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK OR ON WORKSHEETS GIVEN TO YOU.

IV.

HOMEWORK CHECK A. SURPRISE OPEN NOTEBOOK TEST ON AN ASSIGNMENT DONE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. THE GRADE WILL COUNT AS A TEST GRADE. (An OPEN NOTEBOOK TEST will only be given AFTER the homework assignment is covered and corrected in class!) B. WORKSHEETS GIVEN TO YOU FOR HOMEWORK MAY BE COLLECTED AND GRADED. THE GRADE WILL COUNT AS A TEST GRADE.

V.

ABSENCE FROM CLASS A. OBTAIN A WEEKLY SYLLABUS IF YOU ARE ABSENT ON MONDAY. B. OBTAIN CLASSWORK FROM ANOTHER STUDENT’S NOTEBOOK. C. DO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR DAY(S) ABSENT. D. MAKE UP TESTS OR CHAPTER EXAMS. E. TURN IN ANY WORKSHEETS ASSIGNED.

VI.

MAKEUP WORK DUE TO ABSENCE FROM CLASS A. TESTS & CHAPTER EXAMS MUST BE MADE UP. 1. TESTS AND CHAPTER EXAMS MUST BE MADE UP WITHIN ONE WEEK OF YOUR RETURN TO SCHOOL. (Extra time will be granted for absences longer than one week.) 2. YOU MAY MAKE UP TESTS AND EXAMS AFTER SCHOOL OR DURING YOUR STUDY PERIOD. B. QUIZZES AND SURPRISE OPEN NOTEBOOK TESTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE MADE UP.

VII.

FIELD TRIPS You may NOT go on any field trip without my PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL. If you do not see me first, your absence from class will count as a CUT, and 5 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TERM GRADE.

VIII.

EXTRA HELP I WILL BE IN ROOM 439 AFTER SCHOOL. I CAN ALSO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU ARE IN A STUDY HALL DURING MY FREE PERIOD OR LUNCH PERIOD.

IX.

GRADING A. CHAPTER EXAM GRADES THE AVERAGE OF YOUR CHAPTER EXAM GRADES WILL COUNT AS 20% OF YOUR TERM GRADE.

B. TEST GRADES THERE ARE FIVE (5) TYPES OF TEST GRADES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

AN ANNOUNCED CLOSED BOOK TEST AN AVERAGE OF ANY QUIZ GRADES A “SURPRISE” OPEN NOTEBOOK TEST GRADE FOR A HOMEWORK WORKSHEET GRADE FOR A “TEAM” TEST

THE LOWEST TEST GRADE WILL BE DROPPED!! THE AVERAGE OF ALL THE ABOVE TEST GRADES WILL COUNT AS 80% OF YOUR TERM GRADE.

C. MID-YEAR AND FINAL EXAMS MID-YEAR AND FINAL EXAMS WILL COUNT AS 25% OF THE TERM GRADE. THIS IS A SCHOOL RULE!

X.

CHEATING CHEATING WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATED LOSS OF YOUR QUIZ / TEST / EXAM AND A GRADE OF ZERO!

XI. CUTTING CLASS FIVE (5) POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TERM GRADE FOR CUTTING A CLASS. THIS IS A SCHOOL RULE!

Algebra 2 Syllabi


Algebra 2 Beninati

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Text: Algebra 2 with Trigonometry 1993 Prentice Hall

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I. Real Numbers and Equations A. The set of real numbers B. Operations with real numbers C. Variables and expressions D. Properties of real numbers E. Solving equations in one variable

Exam on Real Numbers & Equations (Open response)

II.

Equations and Inequalities A. Literal equations and formulas B. Solving inequalities C. Conjunctions and disjunctions D. Solving compound sentences with inequalities E. Absolute value equations F. Absolute value inequalities Exam on Equations & Inequalities (Open response)

III.

Functions and Graphs A. The coordinate plane B. Relations and functions C. Graphing equations D. Composition of functions E. Inverse functions F. The slope of a line G. Parallel and perpendicular lines H. Equation of a line

Exam on Functions & Graphs (Open response)

2nd Quarter: IV. Systems of Equations and Inequalities A. Direct variation B. Solving linear systems 1. Graphs 2. Linear Combination 3. Substitution C. Solving linear systems of inequalities Exam on Systems of Equations & Inequalities (Open response)

Assessment V.

Polynomials A. Exponents and monomials B. Polynomials 1. Classification 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division

MID-YEAR EXAM (Objective and Open response)

3rd Quarter: C.

VI.

Factoring 1. Greatest common factor 2. Difference of two squares 3. Trinomials 4. Sum/difference of two cubes 5. Grouping D. Factoring completely E. Solving polynomial equations by factoring Exam on Polynomials (Open response) Rational Expressions A. Negative exponents and scientific notation B. Simplifying rational expressions C. Operations with rational expressions 1. Multiplication/division 2. Addition/subtraction with like denominators 3. Addition/subtraction with unlike denominators D. Complex rational expressions E. Solving rational equations Exam on Rational Expressions (Open response)

4th Quarter: VII. Roots and Radicals A. Square roots 1. Simplifying 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division 4. Rationalizing the denominator B. Higher order roots 1. Simplifying 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division 4. Rationalizing the denominator C. Distance and midpoint formulas D. Imaginary numbers E. Complex numbers 1. Complex form 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division

Exam on Roots & Radicals (Open response)

VIII.

IX.

Quadratic Functions A. Graphing quadratic functions B. The function y = ax2 + bx + c C. The quadratic formula D. The discriminant Conic Sections A. Completing the square B. Circles C. Parabolas D. Ellipses E. Hyperbolas

Exam on Quadratic Functions (Open response)

Exam on Conic Sections (Open response) FINAL EXAM (Objective & open response)

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework



Algebra 2 Chen

Level: Standard

Points:

5


Syllabus:

Assessment


Exam on Real Numbers & Equations (Open response)

II.

Equations and Inequalities A. Literal equations and formulas B. Solving inequalities C. Conjunctions and disjunctions D. Solving compound sentences with inequalities E. Absolute value equations F. Absolute value inequalities Exam on Equations & Inequalities (Open response)

III.



2nd Quarter: IV. Systems of Equations and Inequalities A. Direct variation B. Solving linear systems 1. Graphs 2. Linear Combination 3. Substitution C. Solving linear systems of inequalities Exam on Systems of Equations & Inequalities (Open response)

Assessment V.

Polynomials A. Exponents and monomials B. Polynomials 1. Classification 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division

MID-YEAR EXAM (Objective and Open response)

3rd Quarter: C.

VI.

Factoring 1. Greatest common factor 2. Difference of two squares 3. Trinomials 4. Sum/difference of two cubes 5. Grouping D. Factoring completely E. Solving polynomial equations by factoring Exam on Polynomials (Open response) Rational Expressions A. Negative exponents and scientific notation B. Simplifying rational expressions C. Operations with rational expressions 1. Multiplication/division 2. Addition/subtraction with like denominators 3. Addition/subtraction with unlike denominators D. Complex rational expressions E. Solving rational equations Exam on Rational Expressions (Open response)

4th Quarter: VII. Roots and Radicals A. Square roots 1. Simplifying 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division 4. Rationalizing the denominator B. Higher order roots 1. Simplifying 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division 4. Rationalizing the denominator C. Distance and midpoint formulas D. Imaginary numbers E. Complex numbers 1. Complex form 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division


VIII.

IX.

Quadratic Functions A. Graphing quadratic functions B. The function y = ax2 + bx + c C. The quadratic formula D. The discriminant Conic Sections A. Completing the square B. Circles C. Parabolas D. Ellipses E. Hyperbolas


Exam on Conic Sections (Open response) FINAL EXAM (Objective & open response)

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Essays Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Algebra 2 S Mr. Chen Class Policies CLASS PREPARATION Materials needed for class include: 1. COVERED textbook. 2. Notebook and calculator 3. HOMEWORK 4. PENCIL – ALL WORK FOR THIS CLASS MUST BE DONE IN PENCIL (Can not use pen on any quiz or exam, pencil ONLY) 5. Correcting pen (colored pen)


HOMEWORK Homework will be given daily, including most weekends. It will be checked daily and may or may not be collected. If the completed assignment is not with you when you enter class it will not be considered done. Each assignment must be on a separate paper with the proper heading. SET UP: 1. Upper right corner: Name, the date the assignment is given, page number and problems assigned. 2. All diagrams must be neat and properly labelled. All lines must be drawn with a straight edge. 3. Problems should be numbered as they are in the text.

4. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN TO GET CREDIT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. notebook may check 2 – 3 times during each term, grade will be given out




Algebra 2 Donoghue

Level: Standard

Points:

5


Syllabus:

Assessment


Exam on Real Numbers & Equations (Open response, objective)

II.

Equations and Inequalities A. Literal equations and formulas B. Solving inequalities C. Conjunctions and disjunctions D. Solving compound sentences with inequalities E. Absolute value equations Exam on Equations & Inequalities F. Absolute value inequalities (Open response)

III.


2nd Quarter: IV. Systems of Equations and Inequalities A. Direct variation B. Solving linear systems 1. Using graphs 2. Using the addition method 3. Using the substitution method C. Solving linear systems of inequalities


Exam on Systems of Equations and Inequalities (Open response)

Assessment V.

Polynomials A. Exponents and monomials B. Polynomials 1. Classification 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division Mid-Year Exam (Objective and open response)

3rd Quarter: C.

D. E.

VI.

Factoring 1. Greatest common factor 2. Difference of two squares 3. Trinomials 4. Sum/difference of two cubes 5. Grouping Factoring completely Exam on Polynomials Solving polynomial equations by factoring (Open response)

Rational Expressions A. Negative exponents and scientific notation B. Simplifying rational expressions C. Operations with rational expressions 1. Multiplication/division 2. Addition/subtraction with like denominators 3. Addition/subtraction with unlike denominators D. Complex rational expressions Exam on Rational Expressions E. Solving rational equations (Open Response)

4th: Quarter: VII. Roots and Radicals A. Square roots 1. Simplifying 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division 4. Rationalizing the denominator B. Higher order roots 1. Simplifying 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division 4. Rationalizing the denominator

Assessment C. D. E.

VIII.

IX.

Distance and midpoint formulas Imaginary numbers Complex numbers 1. Complex form 2. Addition/subtraction 3. Multiplication/division


Quadratic Functions A. Graphing quadratic functions B. The function y = ax2 + bx + c C. The quadratic formula D. The discriminant


Conic Sections A. Completing the square B. Circles C. Parabolas D. Ellipses E. Hyperbolas

Exam on Conic Sections (Open Response)

Final Exam (Objective and open response) *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


POLICIES FOR MR. DONGHUE’S CLASSES I. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS A. RESPECT EVERYONE!! B. BE IN ASSIGNED SEAT WHEN THE BELL RINGS. C. BRING THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS: 1. TEXTBOOK 2. NOTEBOOK 3. WRITING INSTRUMENT D. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. E. COME TO CLASS WITH HOMEWORK DONE.

II.

WEEKLY SYLLABUS At the beginning of each week, a SYLLABUS will be given to you. Homework assignments will be listed for each day. QUIZZES, TESTS, AND EXAMS SCHEDULED for the week will also be listed.

III.

WRITTEN HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS WRITTEN HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS WILL EITHER BE DONE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK OR ON WORKSHEETS GIVEN TO YOU.

IV.

HOMEWORK CHECK A. SURPRISE OPEN NOTEBOOK TEST ON AN ASSIGNMENT DONE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. THE GRADE WILL COUNT AS A TEST GRADE. (An OPEN NOTEBOOK TEST will only be given AFTER the homework assignment is covered and corrected in class!)

B. WORKSHEETS GIVEN TO YOU FOR HOMEWORK MAY BE COLLECTED AND GRADED. THE GRADE WILL COUNT AS A TEST GRADE.

V. ABSENCE FROM CLASS A. OBTAIN A WEEKLY SYLLABUS IF YOU ARE ABSENT ON MONDAY B. OBTAIN CLASSWORK FROM ANOTHER STUDENT’S NOTEBOOK. C. DO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR DAY(S) ABSENT. D. MAKE UP TESTS OR CHAPTER EXAMS. E. TURN IN ANY WORKSHEETS ASSIGNED.

VI.

MAKEUP WORK DUE TO ABSENCE FROM CLASS A. TESTS & CHAPTER EXAMS MUST BE MADE UP. 1. TESTS AND CHAPTER EXAMS MUST BE MADE UP WITHIN ONE WEEK OF YOUR RETURN TO SCHOOL. (Extra time will be granted for absences longer than one week.) 2. YOU MAY MAKE UP TESTS AND EXAMS AFTER SCHOOL OR DURING YOUR STUDY PERIOD. B. QUIZZES AND SURPRISE OPEN NOTEBOOK TESTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE MADE UP.

VII.

FIELD TRIPS You may NOT go on any field trip without my PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL. If you do not see me first, your absence from class will count as a CUT, and 5 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TERM GRADE.

VIII.

EXTRA HELP I WILL BE IN ROOM 439 AFTER SCHOOL. I CAN ALSO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU ARE IN A STUDY HALL DURING MY FREE PERIOD OR LUNCH PERIOD.

IX.

GRADING A. CHAPTER EXAM GRADES THE AVERAGE OF YOUR CHAPTER EXAM GRADES WILL COUNT AS 20% OF YOUR TERM GRADE.

B. TEST GRADES THERE ARE FIVE (5) TYPES OF TEST GRADES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

AN ANNOUNCED CLOSED BOOK TEST AN AVERAGE OF ANY QUIZ GRADES A “SURPRISE” OPEN NOTEBOOK TEST GRADE FOR A HOMEWORK WORKSHEET GRADE FOR A “TEAM” TEST

THE LOWEST TEST GRADE WILL BE DROPPED!! THE AVERAGE OF ALL THE ABOVE TEST GRADES WILL COUNT AS 80% OF YOUR TERM GRADE.

C. MID-YEAR AND FINAL EXAMS MID-YEAR AND FINAL EXAMS WILL COUNT AS 25% OF THE TERM GRADE. THIS IS A SCHOOL RULE!

X.

CHEATING CHEATING WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATED LOSS OF YOUR QUIZ / TEST / EXAM AND A GRADE OF ZERO!

XI. CUTTING CLASS FIVE (5) POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TERM GRADE FOR CUTTING A CLASS. THIS IS A SCHOOL RULE!


Algebra 2 Standard Ms. Tranquillino

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Course Textbook: Algebra 2 with Trigonometry, Bettye C. Hall & Mona Fabricant, Prentice Hall, MA, © 1993.


Assessment Real Numbers and Equations A. The Set of Real Numbers B. Operations with Real Numbers C. Variables and Expressions D. Properties of Real Numbers E. Solving Equations in One Variable F. Translating Word Sentences into Equations Test on Real Numbers and Equations (Open Response) Notebook Project: Translating Word Sentences Into Equations

II.

Equations and Inequalities A. Literal Equations and Formulas B. Solving Inequalities C. Conjunctions and Disjunctions D. Solving Compound Sentences with Inequalities E. Absolute Value Equations F. Absolute Value Inequalities Test on Equations and Inequalities (Open Response) Notebook

III.

Functions and Graphs A. The Coordinate Plane B. Relations and Functions C. Graphing Equations D. Composition of Functions E. Inverse Functions F. The Slope of a Line G. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines H. Equation of a Line Test on Functions and Graphs

(Open Response) Notebook 2nd Quarter: IV.

V.

Systems of Equations and Inequalities A. Direct Variation B. Solving Linear Systems Using Graphs C. Solving Linear Systems Using the Addition Method D. Solving Linear Systems Using the Substitution Method E. Solving Linear Systems of Inequalities Test on Systems of Equations and Inequalities (Open Response) Notebook Polynomials A. Exponents and Monomials B. Polynomials: Classification, Addition, and Subtraction C. Multiplication of Polynomials MIDTERM EXAM (Objective and Open Response)

3rd Quarter: D. Factoring Quadratic Trinomials E. Factoring Polynomials Completely F. Solving Polynomial Equations Test on Polynomials (Open Response) Notebook VI.

Rational Expressions A. Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation B. Simplifying Rational Expressions C. Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions D. Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions E. Complex Rational Expressions F. Solving Rational Equations Test on Rational Expressions (Open Response) Notebook

4th Quarter: VII.

Irrational and Complex Numbers A. Roots and Radicals B. Multiplying and Dividing Radical

C. D. E. F. G. H.

Adding and Subtracting Radicals Solving Equations with Radicals Distance and Midpoint Formulas Imaginary Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Complex Numbers Multiplication and Division of Complex Numbers Test on Irrational and Complex Numbers (Open Response) Notebook

VIII.

Quadratic Functions A. Graphing Quadratic Functions B. The Function y = ax2 + bx + c C. Completing the Square D. The Quadratic Formula E. The Discriminant Test on Quadratic Functions (Open Response) Notebook

IX.

Conic Sections A. Circles B. Parabolas C. Ellipses D. Hyperbolas Test on Conic Sections (Open Response) Notebook FINAL EXAM (Objective and Open Response)

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Attendance Class Participation

Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: The following system is used: Tests/Projects 40% Quizzes 20% Homework/Journal Entries 20% Class Performance 10% Notebook 10% Further Notes on Grading Note: any work (exams, homework, etc.) missed due to unexcused absences cannot be made up and will result in a zero. Tests will be given at the end of each unit. Notification will be at least two days in advance. Absentees must make up tests within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Projects will be assigned in this course. The time limit will vary per project, depending upon the requirements. Late projects will be accepted up to two days past the due date, and will be marked down a grade for each day late. After two days, late projects will not be accepted and a zero will result. Students absent on the day a project is due must pass in their projects on the day of their return, after which the late-project-policy is in effect. Quizzes will be given several times within each unit. Notification will usually be at least one day in advance. Absentees must make up quizzes within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Note: in many cases, exams (tests and quizzes) will be collected after they have been returned. Homework will be assigned daily and is due at the beginning of class (no passes to lockers). Each problem must be attempted (no blank spaces and all work must be shown) in order for full credit to be acquired. Partially completed assignments will receive either partial credit or no credit, depending upon the work completed. Late assignments will not be accepted and will receive a zero. Absentees must make up missed homework assignments within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Remember, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make it up. Journal Entries will be assigned either in addition to homework or in place of it. Required length will vary per topic; however, at least one quality paragraph is expected. Late journal entries will not be accepted and will receive a zero. Absentees must make up missed journal entries within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Please note: homework and journal entries will always be checked and can be collected at any time. Notebooks (binders) will be checked at least once per term, and will most likely occur on the day of a test (remember: always bring your binder to class). All class notes, worksheets, homework, journal entries, non-collected exams and projects are expected to be kept in notebooks. Work must be organized chronologically within each section and must be done neatly. Again, absentees must inquire if they missed a notebook check. The Class Performance grade is determined by quality of classwork, compliance to rules and directions, and class participation. Employers expect their employees to arrive to work on time, to perform their required duties, and to behave professionally. Similarly, students are expected to arrive to class on time, to bring all required materials to class (no passes to lockers), to take notes during lectures, to work on assigned classwork, to participate in classroom activities, and to follow classroom rules. Lack of cooperation will result in no credit. Extra points will be rewarded for outstanding class performance.

Extra Credit assignments will be announced upon their availability. Point value varies per assignment. Furthermore, quizzes and/or tests may have extra credit problems. Extra credit may be available on individual projects as well. Plagiarism Any students who present work that is not their own will receive a zero for that work, whether it be homework, journal entries, projects, tests, or quizzes. Students who allow another to copy their work will also receive a zero. Taking Exams Exams (tests and quizzes) will be timed. The amount of time allocated for each exam depends upon the material being tested and the length of the exam. Calculators may not be shared during exams. An accompanying assignment will always be given on each exam day. Students who finish early must work only on that assignment. Any student who talks and/or communicates with another student during an exam (this includes sharing a calculator, or any other item) will receive a zero for that exam. Any student who finishes early and talks and/or communicates with another student will lose points off of his or exam for each violation. Extra Help Students requiring extra help before school or after school are encouraged to make an appointment in advance. This procedure guarantees that time is available. Precedence will always be given to students who make an appointment. Classroom Expectations Students are expected to:  Arrive to class on-time and to take his or her seat immediately.   Be respectful and courteous of their teacher and classmates.   Come to class with the required classroom materials (no passes to lockers).   Do the required classwork, whether it is taking notes during lectures, working on in-class assignments or group work, or taking exams. There is absolutely no talking or communication with other students during exam time.

Course Name:

ALGEBRA 2 HONORS

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method Book 2 Brown et al, Houghton Mifflin Company 1997 TI-83 Graphing calculator

Syllabus:

Assessment

st

1 Quarter: I. The Real Numbers A. Order of operations B. Evaluating algebraic expressions C. Properties of real numbers D. Quantifiers

Test on the Real Numbers (Open response)

II.

Linear Equations in one variable A. Properties of equality B. Solving equations C. Equations with no solutions and infinite number of solutions D. Literal equations / formulas E. Word problems Test on Linear Equations.

III.

Inequalities A. Properties B. Solving inequalities in one variable C. Compound inequalities D. Word problems

(Open response)

Test on Inequalities (Open response)

IV.

Absolute Value A. Definition and evaluating B. Solving absolute equations including extraneous roots Test on Absolute Value C. Solving absolute value inequalities

V.

Linear Equations In Two Variables A. Graphing lines / slope-intercept B. Writing equations of lines C. Parallel and perpendicular lines

(Open response)

Test on Linear Equations in Two Variables (Open response) Notebook Homework

2nd Quarter: I. Inequalities In Two Variables A. Graphing linear inequalities on the coordinate plane B. Graphing absolute values on the coordinate plane C. Graphing absolute value inequalities on the coordinate plane II.

Relations A. Functions

Test on A, B & C (Open response)

B. C. D. E. III.

IV.

V.

Direct variation Linear Functions Linear models Composition of functions

Systems of Equations and Inequalities A. Solving systems with 2 variables B. Solving systems with 3 variables C. Solving systems of linear inequalities Matrices A. Definitions B. Operations C. Square matrices D. Solving systems using matrices Quadratic Functions A. Graphing f(x)=a(x-h)2 + k B. Solving quadratic equations by graphing C. Finding the zeroes of a quadratic function D. Factoring E. Solving quadratic equations by factoring

Barbie Bungee (Application) Test on Functions (Open response)

Test on Systems of Equations (Open response)

Test on Matrices (Open response)

Test on A. – C. (Open response) Test on Factoring (Open response) Test on Solving Quadratic Equations (Open response) Midyear Exam (Objective and open response) Notebook Homework

3rd Quarter:

I.

II.

III.

Rational Expressions A. Simplifying rational expressions B. Multiplying and dividing rational expressions C. Sums and differences of rational expressions D. Complex fractions E. Fractional equations F. Word problems Roots and Radicals A. Rational and irrational numbers B. Square roots C. Higher order roots D. Solving radical equations E. Solving equations in quadratic form Complex Numbers A. Simplifying B. Operations C. Powers of i

Test on Rational Expressions (Open response)

Test on A. – C. (Open response) Test on D. & E. (Open response)

Test on Complex Numbers (Open response)

IV.

The Quadratic Formula A. Completing the square B. Solving equations using the quadratic formula C. The discriminant and the nature of roots D. Relationship between roots and coefficients

4th Quarter: I. Exponents A. Laws of exponents B. Negative Exponents C. Rational Exponents II.

Quadratic Relations A. Circles B. Ellipses C. Hyberbolas D. Parabolas E. Identifying conics

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentations Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Test on Quadratic Formula (Open response) Notebook Homework

Test on Exponents (Open response)

Test on A. – C. (Open response) Test on the Conic Sections (Open response) Final Exam (Objective and open response) Notebook Homework

Grading Policy: HOMEWORK Students are expected to: 1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class. 2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full credit. Students start each term with a 100% homework average. 5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment. 1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment. 1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (9+). NOTEBOOK Students are expected to keep an algebra notebook with notes and examples done in class each day. The notebooks are collected and graded the last week of each term. GRADING POLICY Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz) Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes) Notebook (counts as a quiz) Homework average (counts as a quiz) Midyear exam counts as 25% of the 2nd term grade Final exam counts as 25% of the 4th term grade


ALGEBRA 2 HONORS Mrs. Huang

Level: Honors

Points:

5


Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I. The Real Numbers A. Order of operations B. Evaluating algebraic expressions C. Properties of real numbers D. Quantifiers II.


Linear Equations in one variable A. Properties of equality B. Solving equations C. Equations with no solutions and infinite number of solutions D. Literal equations / formulas E. Word problems Test on Linear Equations. (Open response)

III.

IV.



Absolute Value A. Definition and evaluating B. Solving absolute equations including extraneous roots C. Solving absolute value inequalities Test on Absolute Value (Open response)

V.

Linear Equations In Two Variables A. Graphing lines / slope-intercept B. Writing equations of lines C. Parallel and perpendicular lines Test on Linear Equations in Two Variables (Open response) Notebook Homework

2nd Quarter: I. Inequalities In Two Variables A. Graphing linear inequalities on the coordinate plane B. Graphing absolute values on the coordinate plane C. Graphing absolute value inequalities on the coordinate plane


II.

III.

IV.

V.

Relations A. Functions B. Direct variation C. Linear Functions D. Linear models E. Composition of functions Systems of Equations and Inequalities A. Solving systems with 2 variables B. Solving systems with 3 variables C. Solving systems of linear inequalities Matrices A. Definitions B. Operations C. Square matrices D. Solving systems using matrices Quadratic Functions A. Graphing f(x)=a(x-h)2 + k B. Solving quadratic equations by graphing C. Finding the zeroes of a quadratic function D. Factoring E. Solving quadratic equations by factoring





3rd Quarter:

I.

II.

III.




Test on Complex Numbers

(Open response)

IV.









Algebra 2 Paula Johnson

Level: Honors

Points:

5


Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I. The Real Numbers A. Order of operations B. Evaluating algebraic expressions C. Properties of real numbers D. Quantifiers II.

III.

IV.

V.


Linear Equations in one variable A. Properties of equality B. Solving Equations C. Equations with no solutions and infinite number of solutions D. Literal equations / formulas E. Word Problems Test on Linear Equations (Open response) Inequalities A. Properties B. Solving Inequalities in one variable C. Compound inequalities D. Word Problems Test on Inequalities (Open response) Absolute Value A. Definition and evaluating B. Solving absolute equations including extraneous roots C. Solving absolute value inequalities Test on Absolute Value (Open response) Linear Equations in Two Variables A. Graphing lines / slope-intercept B. Writing equations of lines C. Parallel and perpendicular lines Test on Linear Equations in Two Variables (Open response) Notebook Homework

2nd Quarter: I. Inequalities in Two Variables A. Graphing linear inequalities on the coordinate plane B. Graphing absolute value on the coordinate plane C. Graphing absolute value inequalities on the coordinate plane

Test on A, B, & C (Open response)

II.

III.

IV.

V.

Relations A. Functions B. Direct Variation C. Linear Functions D. Linear Models E. Composition of functions Systems of Equations and Inequalities A. Solving systems with 2 variables B. Solving systems with 3 variables C. Solving systems of linear inequalities Matrices A. Definitions B. Operations C. Square matrices D. Solving systems using matrices Quadratic Functions A. Graphing f(x)=a(x-h)2 + k B. Solving quadratic equations by graphing C. Finding the zeroes of a quadratic function D. Factoring E. Solving quadratic equations by factoring

3rd Quarter: I. Rational expressions A. Simplifying rational expressions B. Multiplying and dividing rational expressions C. Sums and differences of rational expressions D. Complex fractions E. Fractional equations F. Word problems II.

III.

Roots and Radicals A. Rational and irrational numbers B. Square roots C. Higher order roots D. Solving radical equations E. Solving equations in quadratic form Complex numbers A. Simplifying B. Operations C. Powers of i




Test on A-C (Open response) Test on Factoring (Open response) Test on Solving Quadratic Equations (Open response) Midyear exam (Objective & open response) Notebook Homework


Test on A-C (Open response) Test on D & E (Open response)


IV.

The Quadratic Formula A. Completing the Square B. Solving equations using the quadratic formula C. The discriminant and the nature of the roots D. Relationship between roots and coefficients

4th Quarter: I. Exponents A. Laws of Exponents B. Negative Exponents C. Rational Exponents II.

Quadratic relations A. Circles B. Ellipses C. Hyperbolas D. Parabolas E. Identifying Conics

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral Presentations Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.



Test on A-C (Open response) Test on the Conic Sections (Open response) Final Exam (Objective & Open response) Notebook Homework

Grading Policy: Tests: 100 points each Quizzes: 50 points each Unannounced “pop-quizzes”: 100 points each term Homework: 100 points each term Homework is based on 100% if all assignments are handed in and complete. Each “+”: 2.5 points added Each “-“: 2.5 points subtracted Missing assignments-5 points subtracted Midyear and final exams: 25% of the term grade


ALGEBRA 2 HONORS Mrs. Princiotto

Level: Honors

Points:

5


Syllabus:

Assessment

st

1 Quarter: I. The Real Numbers A. Order of operations B. Evaluating algebraic expressions C. Properties of real numbers D. Quantifiers


II.

Linear Equations in one variable A. Properties of equality B. Solving equations C. Equations with no solutions and infinite number of solutions D. Literal equations / formulas E. Word problems Test on Linear Equations.

III.


(Open response)


IV.

Absolute Value A. Definition and evaluating B. Solving absolute equations including extraneous roots C. Solving absolute value inequalities Test on Absolute Value

V.

Linear Equations In Two Variables A. Graphing lines / slope-intercept B. Writing equations of lines C. Parallel and perpendicular lines

(Open response)

Test on Linear Equations in Two Variables (Open response) Notebook Homework

2nd Quarter: I. Inequalities In Two Variables A. Graphing linear inequalities on the coordinate plane B. Graphing absolute values on the coordinate plane C. Graphing absolute value inequalities on the coordinate plane


II.

III.

IV.

V.

Relations A. Functions B. Direct variation C. Linear Functions D. Linear models E. Composition of functions Systems of Equations and Inequalities A. Solving systems with 2 variables B. Solving systems with 3 variables C. Solving systems of linear inequalities Matrices A. Definitions B. Operations C. Square matrices D. Solving systems using matrices Quadratic Functions A. Graphing f(x)=a(x-h)2 + k B. Solving quadratic equations by graphing C. Finding the zeroes of a quadratic function D. Factoring E. Solving quadratic equations by factoring





3rd Quarter:

I.

II.

III.





IV.








Grading Policy: HOMEWORK Students are expected to: 1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class. 2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full credit. Students start each term with a 100% homework average. 5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment. 1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment. 1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (+). NOTEBOOK Students are expected to keep an algebra notebook with notes and examples done in class each day. The notebooks are collected and graded the last week of each term. GRADING POLICY Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz) Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes) Notebook (counts as a quiz) Homework average (counts as a quiz) Midyear exam counts as 25% of the 2nd term grade Final exam counts as 25% of the 4th term grade

Course Name:

ALGEBRA 2 ADVANCED

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: HBJ Algebra 2 with Trigonometry Second Edition TI-83 Graphing calculator

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Sets and Axioms of Algebra. A. Sets B. Number lines C. Order of operations D. Axioms E. Algebraic proofs II. Linear Equations and Inequalities A. Solving equations B. Solving literal equations and using formulas C. Solving inequalities D. Solving absolute value equations and inequalities

III. Systems of Linear Equations A. Graphing lines B. Slope C. Direct variation D. Distance and midpoint formulas E. Writing equations of lines F. Solving systems with two variables G. Solving systems with three equations

2nd Quarter: I. Inequalities A. Graphing inequalities with two variables B. Graphing absolute values and absolute value inequalities C. Solving systems of inequalities D. Linear Programming II. Relations and Functions A. Definitions B. Function notation C. Composition of functions D. Direct variation E. Inverse relations and functions F. Writing equations of functions and inverse relations

Assessment

Test on Axioms of Algebra (Open response)

Test on A. & B. (Open response) Test on C. & D. (Open response)

Test on A. - E (Open response) Test on F. & G. (Open response) Homework Notebook


Test on Relations and Functions (Open response) Barbie Bungee

Assessment III. Matrices A. Operations B. Solving matrix equations C. Solving systems of linear equations using matrices D. Solving matrix equations and systems on the graphing calculator IV. Polynomials and Factoring A. Definitions, degree and operations B. Rules for exponents C. Multiplying polynomials D. Factoring E. Dividing polynomials F. Using factoring to solve equations

3rd Quarter: I. Rational Expressions A. Simplifying B. Multiplication and division C. Addition and subtraction D. Complex fractions E. Solving fractional equations F. Word problems with fractional equations II.

III.

IV.

Irrational Numbers A. Square roots B. Higher order roots Complex Numbers A. The definition of i B. Powers of i C. Complex numbers


Test on A. – C. (Open response) Test on D. – F. (Open response) Midyear Exam (Open response) Homework Notebook

Test on A. – D. (Open response) Test on E. & F. (Open response)

Test on irrational numbers (Open response)

Test on complex numbers (Open response)

Quadratic Equations A. The quadratic formula B. Relationship between the roots and coefficients of a quadratic equation C. Solving radical equations Test on quadratic equations (Open response) Homework Notebook 4th Quarter: I. Sequences and Series A. Arithmetic sequences B. Geometric sequences C. Recursive definition of a sequence Test on A. – C. D. Arithmetic series (Open response) E. Geometric series Test on D. & E. (Open response)

Assessment II. Quadratic Relations and Systems A. Completing the square B. Conic sections C. Quadratic Systems

III.

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Negative and zero exponents Scientific notation Rational Exponents Exponential and log functions Common logarithms

A. B. C. D. E.

*Assessment Tools: MCAS Testing Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.

Test on A. – C. (Open response)

Test on A. – C. (Open response) Test on D. & E. (Open response) Final Exam (Objective and open response) Homework Notebook

Grading Policy: HOMEWORK Students are expected to: 1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class. 2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full credit. Students start each term with a 100% homework average. 5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment. 1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment. 1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (9+). NOTEBOOK Students are expected to keep an algebra notebook with notes and examples done in class each day. The notebooks are collected and graded the last week of each term. GRADING POLICY Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz) Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes) Notebook (counts as a quiz) Homework average (counts as a quiz) Midyear exam counts as 25% of the 2nd term grade Final exam counts as 25% of the 4th term grade


ALGEBRA 2 ADVANCED Mrs. Princiotto

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: HBJ Algebra 2 with Trigonometry Second Edition TI-83 Graphing calculator

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Sets and Axioms of Algebra. A. Sets B. Number lines C. Order of operations D. Axioms E. Algebraic proofs II. Linear Equations and Inequalities A. Solving equations B. Solving literal equations and using formulas C. Solving inequalities D. Solving absolute value equations and inequalities

III. Systems of Linear Equations A. Graphing lines B. Slope C. Direct variation D. Distance and midpoint formulas E. Writing equations of lines F. Solving systems with two variables G. Solving systems with three equations

2nd Quarter: I. Inequalities A. Graphing inequalities with two variables B. Graphing absolute values and absolute value inequalities C. Solving systems of inequalities D. Linear Programming II. Relations and Functions A. Definitions B. Function notation C. Composition of functions D. Direct variation E. Inverse relations and functions F. Writing equations of functions and inverse relations

Assessment

Test on Axioms of Algebra (Open response)

Test on A. & B. (Open response) Test on C. & D. (Open response)

Test on A. - E (Open response) Test on F. & G. (Open response) Homework Notebook


Test on Relations and Functions (Open response) Barbie Bungee

Assessment III. Matrices A. Operations B. Solving matrix equations C. Solving systems of linear equations using matrices D. Solving matrix equations and systems on the graphing calculator IV. Polynomials and Factoring A. Definitions, degree and operations B. Rules for exponents C. Multiplying polynomials D. Factoring E. Dividing polynomials F. Using factoring to solve equations

3rd Quarter: I. Rational Expressions A. Simplifying B. Multiplication and division C. Addition and subtraction D. Complex fractions E. Solving fractional equations F. Word problems with fractional equations II.

III.

IV.

Irrational Numbers A. Square roots B. Higher order roots Complex Numbers A. The definition of i B. Powers of i C. Complex numbers


Test on A. – C. (Open response) Test on D. – F. (Open response) Midyear Exam (Open response) Homework Notebook

Test on A. – D. (Open response) Test on E. & F. (Open response)

Test on irrational numbers (Open response)

Test on complex numbers (Open response)

Quadratic Equations A. The quadratic formula B. Relationship between the roots and coefficients of a quadratic equation C. Solving radical equations Test on quadratic equations (Open response) Homework Notebook 4th Quarter: I. Sequences and Series A. Arithmetic sequences B. Geometric sequences C. Recursive definition of a sequence Test on A. – C. D. Arithmetic series (Open response) E. Geometric series Test on D. & E. (Open response)

Assessment II. Quadratic Relations and Systems A. Completing the square B. Conic sections C. Quadratic Systems

III.

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Negative and zero exponents Scientific notation Rational Exponents Exponential and log functions Common logarithms

A. B. C. D. E.

*Assessment Tools: MCAS Testing Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.

Test on A. – C. (Open response)

Test on A. – C. (Open response) Test on D. & E. (Open response) Final Exam (Objective and open response) Homework Notebook

Grading Policy: HOMEWORK Students are expected to: 1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class. 2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full credit. Students start each term with a 100% homework average. 5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment. 1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment. 1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (+). NOTEBOOK Students are expected to keep an algebra notebook with notes and examples done in class each day. The notebooks are collected and graded the last week of each term. GRADING POLICY Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz) Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes) Notebook (counts as a quiz) Homework average (counts as a quiz) Midyear exam counts as 25% of the 2nd term grade Final exam counts as 25% of the 4th term grade

Algebra 3 Trigonometry Syllabi

Course Name:

Algebra3/Trig

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Advanced Algebra ©1997 Holt, Rinehart and Winston

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter I Data to Equations A. Collecting data, graphing and making predictions for future outcomes B. Linear equations, slope and intercept Quiz A,B (Objective) C. Direct variation and proportion D. The Rule of Four Test I (Objective) II Operations with Numbers and Functions A. Number properties B. Exponents Quiz A,B (Objective) C. Function notation D. Linear functions Quiz C,D (Objective ) (CBL piecewise project, test grade) E. Inverse functions F. Composition of functions G. Absolute Value function Test II (Objective/ Multiple choice) 2nd Quarter: I Matrices A. Using matrices to represent data B. Matrix addition C. Matrix multiplication Quiz I (Objective)

Assessment

II Systems of Equations A. Solving systems of equations, substitution, addition, multiplication B. Matrix row operations C. Inverse matrix III Quadratic Functions A. Solving Quadratic functions B. Graphs of quadratic functions C. Completing to square D. Quadratic formula E. Complex numbers D. Polynomial functions

3rd Quarter: I Exponential and Logarithmic Functions A. Exponential functions B. Growth and decay C. Compound interest D. E. F. E.

Inverse of Exponential functions Logarithmic functions Properties of Logarithmic functions Common Logarithms

Quiz A (Objective) Test II (Objective/Multiple Choice)

(CBL parabola CBL Test Grade) Test A,B,C,D (Open resonse) Quiz E (Objective) Test 3 (Objective & open response) MIDYEAR EXAM (Objective & open response)

Quiz A,B,C (Objective)

Test III (Objective & open response)

II Trigonometry A. Trigonometric ratios, sin, cosine and tangent B. Special right triangles Quiz A,B (Objective) C. The unit circle D. Trigonometric applications Quiz A, B, C, D (Objective) E. Sine and cosine graphs F. Graphing sin and cosine functions Quiz E,F(Objective) G. Radian measure H. Writing sine and cosine equations Project for periodic Graph, temperature I. Arc length

Assessment J. Sector area K. Application of periodic functions

4th Quarter: I Angles and Vectors and Navigation A. Polar coordinates, and bearings B. Rectangular coordinates C. Converting Polar ←⎯ → Rectangular D. Geometry of Vectors E. Algebra of Vectors F. Law of Cosines G. Law of Sines H. Navigation project

Test IV (Objective & open response)

Quiz A,B,C (Objective) Quiz D,E (Objective) Quiz F,G (Objective) Treasure hunt (test grade)

I. Field trip, cruise on the Charles River, navigation lesson by captain J. Review of Navigation Test I (Objective) *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades, Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade. Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.


Algebra3/Trig Judith Holliday

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Advanced Algebra 1997 Holt, Rinehart and Winston

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter I Data to Equations A. Collecting data, graphing and making predictions for future outcomes B. Linear equations, slope and intercept Quiz A,B (Objective) C. Direct variation and proportion D. The Rule of Four Test I (Objective) II Operations with Numbers and Functions A. Number properties B. Exponents Quiz A,B (Objective) C. Function notation D. Linear functions Quiz C,D (Objective ) (CBL piecewise project, test grade) E. Inverse functions F. Composition of functions G. Absolute Value function Test II (Objective/ Multiple choice) 2nd Quarter: I Matrices A. Using matrices to represent data B. Matrix addition C. Matrix multiplication Quiz I (Objective)

Assessment

II Systems of Equations A. Solving systems of equations, substitution, addition, multiplication B. Matrix row operations C. Inverse matrix III Quadratic Functions A. Solving Quadratic functions B. Graphs of quadratic functions C. Completing to square D. Quadratic formula E. Complex numbers D. Polynomial functions

3rd Quarter: I Exponential and Logarithmic Functions A. Exponential functions B. Growth and decay C. Compound interest D. E. F. E.

Inverse of Exponential functions Logarithmic functions Properties of Logarithmic functions Common Logarithms

Quiz A (Objective) Test II (Objective/Multiple Choice)

(CBL parabola CBL Test Grade) Test A,B,C,D (Open resonse) Quiz E (Objective) Test 3 (Objective & open response) MIDYEAR EXAM (Objective & open response)

Quiz A,B,C (Objective)

Test III (Objective & open response)

II Trigonometry A. Trigonometric ratios, sin, cosine and tangent B. Special right triangles Quiz A,B (Objective) C. The unit circle D. Trigonometric applications Quiz A, B, C, D (Objective) E. Sine and cosine graphs F. Graphing sin and cosine functions Quiz E,F(Objective) G. Radian measure H. Writing sine and cosine equations Project for periodic Graph, temperature I. Arc length

Assessment J. Sector area K. Application of periodic functions

4th Quarter: I Angles and Vectors and Navigation A. Polar coordinates, and bearings B. Rectangular coordinates C. Converting Polar   Rectangular D. Geometry of Vectors E. Algebra of Vectors F. Law of Cosines G. Law of Sines H. Navigation project

Test IV (Objective & open response)

Quiz A,B,C (Objective) Quiz D,E (Objective) Quiz F,G (Objective) Treasure hunt (test grade)

I. Field trip, cruise on the Charles River, navigation lesson by captain J. Review of Navigation Test I (Objective) *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades, Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade. Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.


Algebra 3 Trigonometry Paula Johnson

Level:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Holt Algebra with Trigonometry Nichols et al Harcourt, Brace Jovanovich, Inc. c 1990

Syllabus:

Standard

Points:

5

TI-83 Graphing Calculator

Assessment

1st Quarter: I. Real Numbers A. Operations with real numbers B. Order of operation C. Absolute value D. Solving linear equations 1. Fractional equations and proportions 2. Equations with no solutions and infinite number solutions E. Linear inequalities and their graphs Test on Linear Equations and Inequalities (Open response) II.

III.

Combinatorics A. The fundamental counting principle B. The addition principle C. Permutations 1. Distinguishable permutations 2. Circular permutations 3. Permutation Notation D. Combinations

Test on Permutations and Combinations (Open response)

Probability A. Definitions 1. Probability 2. Odds 3. Sample Space B. Probability of two events 1. Probabilities with and 2. Probabilities with or C. Selecting more than one thing at random D. Selecting more than one thing at random using combinations Test on Probability (Open response)

Assessment IV.

Statistics A. Mean, median, mode B. Frequency table C. Measures of dispersion 1. Range 2. Variance 3. Standard deviation D. Normal distribution E. Sampling a population

Test on Frequency Distribution and Normal Distribution (Open response) Notebook Homework

2nd Quarter: I.

Sequences and Series A. Arithmetic sequences B. Arithmetic series 1. Sigma notation 2. Writing series in sigma notation C. Geometric sequences D. Geometric series 1. Sigma notation 2. Infinite geometric series 3. Repeating decimals as infinite geometric series E. Pascal’s triangle F. Binomial theorem

II.

Right Triangle Trigonometry A. Six trigonometric ratios B. Trig tables C. Using the calculator D. Special right triangles E. Solving right triangles F. Solving word problems

Test on Sequences and Series (Open response) Test on Binomial Theorem (Open response)

Test on Trigonometric Ratios (Open response)

Test on using Trigonometric Ratios and Right Triangles (Open response) Notebook Homework Midyear Exam (Objective and open response)

Assessment 3rd Quarter: I.

Trigonometric functions A. Angles 1. Rotation 2. Co-terminal 3. Reference angle 4. Trig ratios of any angle measure

5. Trig ratios of special angles 6. Finding trig ratios and angle measure 7. Word problems

B. Solving Triangles 1. Law of cosines 2. Area of a triangle

3. Law of sines 4. Ambiguous case

C. Radian measure

Test on Trigonometric Ratios Of Angles of Any Measure (Open response)

Test on Trigonometric Ratios of Special Angles And Applications (Open response)

Test on Law of Cosines And Area of Triangles (Open response) Test on Triangle Trigonometry (Open response) Test on Radian Measure (Open response) Notebook Homework

4th Quarter: I.

Periodic Functions A. Functions 1. Period and amplitude 2. Even and odd functions B. Unit circle C. Sine and cosine graphs 1. Amplitude 2. Period 3. 4.

Vertical shift Phase shift

Test on Sine and Cosine (Open response) Test on Sine and Cosine with Vertical and Phase Shifts (Open response)

Assessment D. Tangent and other graphs

II.

III.

Polar Coordinates A. Graphing B. Converting to rectangular coordinates D. Navigation

Trigonometric identities A. Basic trig identities B. Proving trig identities C. Solving trig equations

Test on Periodic Functions (Open response)

Test on Polar Coordinates (Open responses)

Test on Trigonometric Identities (Open response) Notebook Homework

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Grading Policy: Tests: 100 points each Quizzes: 50 points each Unannounced “pop-quizzes”: 100 points each term Homework: 100 points each term Homework is based on 100% if all assignments are handed in and complete. Each “+”: 2.5 points added Each “-“: 2.5 points subtracted Missing assignments-5 points subtracted Midyear and final exams: 25% of the term grade

Pre-Calc Syllabi


Pre-Calculus M. Gralton

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Advanced Mathematics R.G. Brown 1994 TI-83 Graphing Calculator

Syllabus:

Assessment (all assessments are open response)

st

1 Quarter: I.

Review: Algebra and Coordinate Geometry for Pre-Calculus A. The Cartesian Coordinate System B. Distance formulas 1. Distance between two points 2. Distance between a point and a line C. Midpoint of Line Segment D. Slope of a Line E. Equations of a Line 1. Slope Intercept form 2. Point Slope form

F. II.

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Relations and Functions A. Definitions of Relations and Functions B. Domain and Range C. Function Values D. Composition of Functions E. Inverse Functions and Relations F. Algebra of Functions G. Types of Functions 1. Linear function 2. Constant function 3. Absolute value function 4. Reciprocal function 5. Greatest integer function 6. Quadratic function H.

Graphs of Functions 1. Asymptotes 2. Translations 3. Vertical and horizontal line tests

Test: Algebra and coordinate geometry

Test: Functions: Domain, etc. Test: Functions: Composites Test: Functions: Inverses

Test: Functions: Types, graphs

Test: Graphs

Assessment 2nd Quarter: III.

IV.

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions A. Properties of Exponents B. Exponential Equations C. Graph of Exponential Function D. Graph of Inverse of Exponential Function E. Graph of Logarithmic Function with Translations F. Properties of Logarithms G. Conversion: Exponential Form to/From Logarithmic Form H. Logarithmic Equations I. Use of Tables and Calculators to find logs and antilogs J. Interpolation K. Natural Logarithms and Antilns L. Applications Test: Exponenential, logarithmic functions The Trigonometric Functions A. Degrees and Radians B. Angles of Rotation C. Coterminal Angles D. Sectors of Circles E. Reference Angles F. Evaluating Trigonometric Functions (Tables and Calculators) G. Reference Triangles Test: Trigonometric functions V. The Trigonometric Functions and Triangles A. Right-triangle Trigonometry B. Right-triangle Applications C. Solving triangles: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines D. Area of a Triangle E. Area of a segment of a Circle Test: Trig functions and Triangles MIDYEAR EXAM

3rd Quarter: VI.

Circular Functions A. Wrapping Function B. Unit Circle C. Special Values Test: Unit circle, special values D. Graphs and properties of the trigonometric functions Test: Graphs, properties of trig functions E. Graphs of the six trigonometric functions showing vertical translation, amplitude change, period change, and phase shift Test: Changes in trig functions

Assessments F.

G. 4th Quarter: VII.

Graphs and properties of the inverse trig functions Angle of inclination and slope

Analytical Trigonometry A. Fundamental identities B. Verifying trigonometric identities C. Sum and difference formulas D. Double and half-angle formulas E. F.

Test: Graphs, properties of inverse trig functions

Sum/Product identities Solving trigonometric equations

Test: Identities Test: Sum, difference formulas Test: Double, half angle formulas Test: Sum/product identities Test: Solving trig equations

VIII.

Polar Coordinates A. Graphing of polar coordinates B. Polar coordinates to/from Cartesian coordinates C. Polar equations to/from Cartesian equations Test: Polar coordinates

IX.

Complex Numbers A. Complex numbers in polar notation B. Products and quotients of complex numbers in polar notation C. Powers and roots of complex numbers: DeMoivre’s Theorem

Test: Complex numbers

X.

Sigma Notation

Test: Sigma notation

XI.

Mathematical Induction

Test: Mathematical induction FINAL EXAM

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: -Quizzes -Chapter Tests: Each test carries twice the weight of a quiz. -Homework: Grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each missing assignment. After 20 assignments, the resulting grade is counted as a quiz and the process repeats.


Pre-Calculus D. Tranquillino

Level: Honors

Points:

5


Syllabus:


st

1 Quarter: I.

Review: Algebra and Coordinate Geometry for Pre-Calculus A. The Cartesian Coordinate System B. Distance formulas 1. Distance between two points 2. Distance between a point and a line C. Midpoint of Line Segment D. Slope of a Line E. Equations of a Line 1. Slope Intercept form 2. Point Slope form F.

II.







Test: Graphs of Functions


IV.

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions A. Properties of Exponents B. Exponential Equations C. Graph of Exponential Function D. Graph of Inverse of Exponential Function E. Graph of Logarithmic Function with Translations F. Properties of Logarithms G. Conversion: Exponential Form to/From Logarithmic Form H. Logarithmic Equations I. Use of Tables and Calculators to find logs and antilogs J. Interpolation K. Natural Logarithms and Antilns L. Applications Test: Exponenential, Logarithmic Functions The Trigonometric Functions A. Degrees and Radians B. Angles of Rotation C. Coterminal Angles D. Sectors of Circles E. Reference Angles F. Evaluating Trigonometric Functions (Tables and Calculators) G. Reference Triangles Test: Trigonometric Functions V. The Trigonometric Functions and Triangles A. Right-triangle Trigonometry B. Right-triangle Applications C. Solving triangles: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines D. Area of a Triangle E. Area of a segment of a Circle Test: Trig Functions and Triangles MIDTERM EXAM

3rd Quarter: VI.

Circular Functions A. Wrapping Function B. Unit Circle C. Special Values Test: Unit circle, special values D. Graphs and properties of the trigonometric functions Test: Graphs, properties of trig functions E. Graphs of the six trigonometric functions showing vertical translation, amplitude change, period change, and phase shift Test: Changes in trig functions

Assessments F.







VIII.


IX.



X.

Sigma Notation


XI.



*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.

Grading The following system will be used: Quizzes: Each Quiz counts once. Tests: Each Test counts twice (i.e. one Test counts as two Quizzes). Homework: Homework Average counts as a Quiz grade. Notebook: Notebook is checked once per term and counts as a Quiz grade. Quizzes, Tests (which count twice), Homework Average, and the Notebook grade are averaged together at the end of each term. Further Notes on Grading Note: any work (Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Notebook Checks) missed due to unexcused absences cannot be made up and will result in a zero. Tests will be given at the end of each unit. Notification will be at least two days in advance. Absentees must make up tests within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Quizzes will be given several times within each unit. Notification will usually be at least one day in advance. Absentees must make up quizzes within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Note: in many cases, tests and quizzes will be collected after they have been returned. Homework will be assigned daily and is due at the beginning of the class (no passes to lockers). Each problem must be attempted (no blank spaces, and work must be shown) in order for full credit to be acquired. Partially completed assignments will receive either partial credit or no credit, depending upon the work completed. Late assignments will no be accepted and will receive a zero. Absentees must make up missed homework assignments within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Remember, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make it up. Notebooks will be checked once at the end of each term. A notebook check will occur on the day of a test or quiz. All class notes, worksheets, handouts, and homework are expected to be kept in notebooks. Work should be organized chronologically and must be done neatly. Again, absentees must inquire if they missed a notebook check. Plagiarism Any students who present work that is not their own will receive a zero for that work, whether it be homework, tests, or quizzes. Students who allow another to copy their work will also receive a zero. Taking Exams Exams (tests and quizzes) will be timed. The amount of time allocated for each exam depends upon the material being tested and the length of the exam. Calculators may not be shared during exams. An accompanying assignment will be given on each exam day. Students who finish early must work only on that assignment. Any student who talks and/or communicates with another student during an exam (this includes sharing a calculator, or any other item) will receive a zero for that exam. Any student who finishes early and talks and/or communicates with another student will lose points off of his or her exam for each violation. Extra Help Students requiring extra help before school or after school are encouraged to make an appointment. This procedure guarantees that time is available. Precedence will always be given to students who make an appointment.

Course Name:

Pre-Calculus

Level: Honors

Points:

5


Syllabus:


st

1 Quarter: I.

Review: Algebra and Coordinate Geometry for Pre-Calculus A. The Cartesian Coordinate System B. Distance formulas 1. Distance between two points 2. Distance between a point and a line C. Midpoint of Line Segment D. Slope of a Line E. Equations of a Line 1. Slope Intercept form 2. Point Slope form

F. II.







Test: Graphs


IV.

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions A. Properties of Exponents B. Exponential Equations C. Graph of Exponential Function D. Graph of Inverse of Exponential Function E. Graph of Logarithmic Function with Translations F. Properties of Logarithms G. Conversion: Exponential Form to/From Logarithmic Form H. Logarithmic Equations I. Use of Tables and Calculators to find logs and antilogs J. Interpolation K. Natural Logarithms and Antilns L. Applications Test: Exponenential, logarithmic functions The Trigonometric Functions A. Degrees and Radians B. Angles of Rotation C. Coterminal Angles D. Sectors of Circles E. Reference Angles F. Evaluating Trigonometric Functions (Tables and Calculators) G. Reference Triangles Test: Trigonometric functions V. The Trigonometric Functions and Triangles A. Right-triangle Trigonometry B. Right-triangle Applications C. Solving triangles: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines D. Area of a Triangle E. Area of a segment of a Circle Test: Trig functions and Triangles MIDYEAR EXAM

3rd Quarter: VI.

Circular Functions A. Wrapping Function B. Unit Circle C. Special Values Test: Unit circle, special values D. Graphs and properties of the trigonometric functions Test: Graphs, properties of trig functions E. Graphs of the six trigonometric functions showing vertical translation, amplitude change, period change, and phase shift Test: Changes in trig functions Assessments

F.







VIII.


IX.



X.

Sigma Notation


XI.



*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: -Quizzes -Chapter Tests: Each test carries twice the weight of a quiz. -Homework: Grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each missing assignment. After 20 assignments, the resulting grade is counted as a quiz and the process repeats.


Pre-Calculus M. Gralton

Level: Advanced

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Advanced Mathematics R.G. Brown © 2000 TI-83 Graphing Calculator


II.

Review: Algebra and Coordinate Geometry for Pre-Calculus A. The Cartesian Coordinate System B. Distance formulas 1. Distance between two points 2. Distance between a point and a line C. Midpoint of Line Segment D. Slope of a Line E. Equations of a Line 1. Slope Intercept form 2. Point Slope form F. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Relations and Functions A. Definitions of Relations and Functions B. Domain and Range C. Function Values D. Composition of Functions E. Inverse Functions and Relations F. Algebra of Functions G. Types of Functions 1. Linear function 2. Constant function 3. Absolute value function 4. Reciprocal function 5. Greatest integer function 6. Quadratic function H. Graphs of Functions 1. Asymptotes 2. Translations 3. Vertical and horizontal line tests

Major Assessments Tests: Open Response -Algebra and Coordinate Geometry for Pre-Calculus -Functions: Domain, Range, and Values -Function: Composites -Functions: Inverse -Functions: Types of Graphs

5

2nd Quarter: III.

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions A. Properties of Exponents B. Exponential Equations C. Graph of Exponential Function D. Graph of Inverse of Exponential Function E. Graph of Logarithmic Function with Translations F. Properties of Logarithms G. Conversion: Exponential Form to/From Logarithmic Form H. Logarithmic Equations I. Use of Tables and Calculators to find logs and antilogs J. Interpolation K. Natural Logarithms and Antilns L. Applications

IV.

The Trigonometric Functions A. Degrees and Radians B. Angles of Rotation C. Coterminal Angles D. Sectors of Circles E. Reference Angles F. Evaluating Trigonometric Functions (Tables and Calculators) G. Reference Triangles

V.

The Trigonometric Functions and Triangles A. Right-triangle Trigonometry B. Right-triangle Applications C. Solving triangles: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines D. Area of a Triangle E. Area of a segment of a Circle

Major Assessments Tests: Open Response -Exponential and Logarithmic Functions -Circular Trigonometry: Degrees, Radians, Angles of Rotation, Reference Angles, and Triangles -Right-Triangle Trigonometry -Midyear Exam: (Objective and Open response) 3rd Quarter: VI.

Circular Functions A. Wrapping Function B. Unit Circle C. Special Values D. Graphs and properties of the trigonometric functions E. Graphs of the six trigonometric functions showing vertical translation, amplitude change, period change, and phase shift F. Graphs and properties of the inverse trig functions G. Angle of inclination and slope

Major Assessments Tests: Open Response -Wrapping Function -Unit Circle and Special Values -Graphs and Properties of Trigonometric Functions -Graphs and Properties of the Inverse Trigonometric Functions -Translations, Amplitude, and Period Changes in Trigonometric Functions Graphs

4th Quarter: VII.

Analytical Trigonometry A. Fundamental identities B. Verifying trigonometric identities C. Sum and difference formulas D. Double and half-angle formulas E. Sum/Product identities F. Solving trigonometric equations

VIII.

Polar Coordinates A. Graphing of polar coordinates B. Polar coordinates to/from Cartesian coordinates C. Polar equations to/from Cartesian equations

IX.


X.

Sigma Notation

XI.


Major Assessments Tests: Open Response -Analytical Trigonometry-equations, identities, sum and difference formulas, double and half-angel formulas, sum/product identities -Polar Coordinates and Graphing -Complex Numbers – Polar Notation -Sigma Notation -Mathematical Induction -Final Exam: (Objective and Open Response)

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Notebooks

Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.

Grading Policy: -Quizzes -Chapter Tests: Each test carries twice the weight of a quiz. -Homework: Grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each missing assignment. After 20 assignments, the resulting grade is counted as a quiz and the process repeats.

Course Name:

Pre-Calculus

Level: Advanced

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Advanced Mathematics R.G. Brown © 2000 TI-83 Graphing Calculator


II.

Review: Algebra and Coordinate Geometry for Pre-Calculus A. The Cartesian Coordinate System B. Distance formulas 1. Distance between two points 2. Distance between a point and a line C. Midpoint of Line Segment D. Slope of a Line E. Equations of a Line 1. Slope Intercept form 2. Point Slope form F. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Relations and Functions A. Definitions of Relations and Functions B. Domain and Range C. Function Values D. Composition of Functions E. Inverse Functions and Relations F. Algebra of Functions G. Types of Functions 1. Linear function 2. Constant function 3. Absolute value function 4. Reciprocal function 5. Greatest integer function 6. Quadratic function H. Graphs of Functions 1. Asymptotes 2. Translations 3. Vertical and horizontal line tests

Major Assessments Tests: Open Response -Algebra and Coordinate Geometry for Pre-Calculus -Functions: Domain, Range, and Values -Function: Composites -Functions: Inverse -Functions: Types of Graphs

5

2nd Quarter: III.

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions A. Properties of Exponents B. Exponential Equations C. Graph of Exponential Function D. Graph of Inverse of Exponential Function E. Graph of Logarithmic Function with Translations F. Properties of Logarithms G. Conversion: Exponential Form to/From Logarithmic Form H. Logarithmic Equations I. Use of Tables and Calculators to find logs and antilogs J. Interpolation K. Natural Logarithms and Antilns L. Applications

IV.

The Trigonometric Functions A. Degrees and Radians B. Angles of Rotation C. Coterminal Angles D. Sectors of Circles E. Reference Angles F. Evaluating Trigonometric Functions (Tables and Calculators) G. Reference Triangles

V.

The Trigonometric Functions and Triangles A. Right-triangle Trigonometry B. Right-triangle Applications C. Solving triangles: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines D. Area of a Triangle E. Area of a segment of a Circle

Major Assessments Tests: Open Response -Exponential and Logarithmic Functions -Circular Trigonometry: Degrees, Radians, Angles of Rotation, Reference Angles, and Triangles -Right-Triangle Trigonometry -Midyear Exam: (Objective and Open response) 3rd Quarter: VI.

Circular Functions A. Wrapping Function B. Unit Circle C. Special Values D. Graphs and properties of the trigonometric functions E. Graphs of the six trigonometric functions showing vertical translation, amplitude change, period change, and phase shift F. Graphs and properties of the inverse trig functions G. Angle of inclination and slope

Major Assessments Tests: Open Response -Wrapping Function -Unit Circle and Special Values -Graphs and Properties of Trigonometric Functions -Graphs and Properties of the Inverse Trigonometric Functions -Translations, Amplitude, and Period Changes in Trigonometric Functions Graphs

4th Quarter: VII.

Analytical Trigonometry A. Fundamental identities B. Verifying trigonometric identities C. Sum and difference formulas D. Double and half-angle formulas E. Sum/Product identities F. Solving trigonometric equations

VIII.

Polar Coordinates A. Graphing of polar coordinates B. Polar coordinates to/from Cartesian coordinates C. Polar equations to/from Cartesian equations

IX.


X.

Sigma Notation

XI.


Major Assessments Tests: Open Response -Analytical Trigonometry-equations, identities, sum and difference formulas, double and half-angel formulas, sum/product identities -Polar Coordinates and Graphing -Complex Numbers – Polar Notation -Sigma Notation -Mathematical Induction -Final Exam: (Objective and Open Response)

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Notebooks Diagnostic testing

Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.

Grading Policy: -Quizzes -Chapter Tests: Each test carries twice the weight of a quiz. -Homework: Grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each missing assignment. After 20 assignments, the resulting grade is counted as a quiz and the process repeats.

Calculus Syllabi

Course Name:

Calculus

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic by Finney, Demana, Waits, Kennedy © 1999 by Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. TI-83 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator

Syllabus:

Assessments

1st Quarter: I.

II.

III.

2nd Quarter: I. II.

Prerequisites for Calculus A. Slope B. Equations of lines C. Functions

Limits and Continuity A. Rates of change and limits B. Limits involving infinity C. Rates of change and tangent lines

Quiz: Prerequisites for Calculus (Open response)

Test: Limits and Continuity (Open response)

Derivatives A. Derivative of a function B. Rules for differentiation C. Implicit differentiation D. Derivatives of trigonometric functions E. The Chain Rule F. Derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions G. Derivatives of exponential and logarithmic functions

AP Practice

Quiz: AP Questions (Objective)

Applications of Derivatives A. Connecting f ′, f ′′ with the graph of f B. Related rates Modeling and optimization C. The Mean Value Theorem D. Extreme values of functions Test: Applications of E. Derivatives (Open response)

Assessments

II. III.

Calculus Meet 1 Portfolio Project on Derivatives (students work in pairs)

Quiz: Portfolio Project (Open response) Quiz: AP Questions (Objective)

IV.

AP Practice

V.

The Definite Integral Estimating with finite sums A. Definite integrals B. Definite integrals and antiderivatives C. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus D. The Trapezoid Rule Test: The Definite Integral E. (Objective & Open response) MIDYEAR EXAM (Objective & Open response)

3rd Quarter: I. II.

Calculus Meet 2 Differential Equations and Mathematical Modeling Antiderivatives of y = c x , y = ln x A. B. Integration by substitution Integration by parts C. Exponential growth and decay D. Population growth E. Antiderivatives of trigonometric F. Functions G. Slope fields Test: Differential Equations (Open response)

III. IV.

Calculus Meet 3 AP Practice

V.

Applications of the Definite Integral Integral as net change A. Areas in the plane B. Volumes C. Lengths of curves D. Areas of surfaces of revolution E.

Quiz: AP Questions (Objective & Open response)

Test: Applications of the Definite Integral (Open response)

4th Quarter: I. II. III.

IV.

Assessments Calculus Meet 4 AP Practice L’Hopital’s Rule, Improper Integrals, and Partial Fractions L’Hopital’s Rule A. Improper integrals B. Antiderivatives of powers of trigonometric functions C. Partial fractions D. Test: Miscellaneous Integrals (Open response) Infinite Series Comparison Test A. Integral Test B. Limit Comparison Test C. Ratio Test D. Nth Root Test Test: Infinite Series E. (Open response)

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Projects Oral Exams Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework: Quizzes: Tests:

15% 25% 60%

Homework based on 95% if all assignments are handed in and complete √+: 1 point added to homework grade √-: 2 points subtracted from homework grade Missing assignments: zero points Late assignments may be passed in by the day of the quiz or test for half credit.


Calculus Level: Advanced C. Manoli, P. Johnson

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic by Finney, Demana, Waits, Kennedy  1999 by Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. TI-83 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator

Syllabus:

Assessments

1st Quarter: I.

II.

III.

2nd Quarter: I. II.

Prerequisites for Calculus A. Slope B. Equations of lines C. Functions

Limits and Continuity A. Rates of change and limits B. Limits involving infinity C. Rates of change and tangent lines

Quiz: Prerequisites for Calculus (Open response)

Test: Limits and Continuity (Open response)

Derivatives A. Derivative of a function B. Rules for differentiation C. Implicit differentiation D. Derivatives of trigonometric functions E. The Chain Rule F. Derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions G. Derivatives of exponential and logarithmic functions

AP Practice

Quiz: AP Questions (Objective)

Applications of Derivatives A. Connecting f , f  with the graph of f B. Related rates C. Modeling and optimization D. The Mean Value Theorem E. Extreme values of functions Test: Applications of Derivatives (Open response)

Assessments II. III.

Calculus Meet 1 Portfolio Project on Derivatives (students work in pairs)

Quiz: Portfolio Project (Open response) Quiz: AP Questions (Objective)

IV.

AP Practice

V.

The Definite Integral A. Estimating with finite sums B. Definite integrals C. Definite integrals and antiderivatives D. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus E. The Trapezoid Rule Test: The Definite Integral (Objective & Open response) MIDYEAR EXAM (Objective & Open response)

3rd Quarter: I. II.

Calculus Meet 2 Differential Equations and Mathematical Modeling A. Antiderivatives of y  c x , y  ln x B. Integration by substitution C. Integration by parts D. Exponential growth and decay E. Population growth F. Antiderivatives of trigonometric Functions G. Slope fields Test: Differential Equations (Open response)

III. IV.

Calculus Meet 3 AP Practice

V.

Applications of the Definite Integral A. Integral as net change B. Areas in the plane C. Volumes D. Lengths of curves E. Areas of surfaces of revolution

Quiz: AP Questions (Objective & Open response)

Test: Applications of the Definite Integral (Open response)

Assessments th

4 Quarter: I. II. III.

IV.

Calculus Meet 4 AP Practice L’Hopital’s Rule, Improper Integrals, and Partial Fractions A. L’Hopital’s Rule B. Improper integrals C. Antiderivatives of powers of trigonometric functions D. Partial fractions Test: Miscellaneous Integrals (Open response) Infinite Series A. Comparison Test B. Integral Test C. Limit Comparison Test D. Ratio Test E. Nth Root Test Test: Infinite Series (Open response)

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Projects Oral Exams Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework: Quizzes: Tests:

15% 25% 60%

Homework based on 95% if all assignments are handed in and complete +: 1 point added to homework grade -: 2 points subtracted from homework grade Missing assignments: zero points Late assignments may be passed in by the day of the quiz or test for half credit.

Statistics Syllabi

Course Name:

AP Statistics

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Introduction to the Practice of Statistics by Moore And McCabe, © 1993 Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich TI-83 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I.

Looking at Data: Distributions A. Displaying distributions B. Describing distributions C. The Normal Distribution TEST (Objective and open response)

II.

Looking at Data: Relationships A. Scatterplots B. Least squares regression C. Exponential growth D. Correlation E. Relations in categorical data TEST (Objective and open response)

III.

2nd Quarter: I. II.

III.

IV.

3rd Quarter: I.

Producing Data A. Sampling B. Design of experiments C. Sampling design D. Bias and variability TEST (Objective and open response) Homework Introduction to Minitab computer statistical software Probability A. Probability models B. Random variables C. Means and variances of random variables D. Probability laws E. Tree diagrams TEST (Objective and open response) From Probability to Inference A. Counts and proportions B. Sample means C. Control charts TEST (Objective and open response) Introduction to Inference A. Confidence intervals B. Null and alternate hypotheses C. Tests for a population mean D. Type I and Type II errors TEST (Objective and open response) MIDYEAR EXAM (Objective and open response) Homework Minitab Labs

II.

III. IV.

V.

VI.

4th Quarter:

I. II. III.

IV. V.

VI. VII.

VIII.

A. z confidence intervals B. z tests Inference for Distributions A. Inference for the mean of a population B. Comparing two means C. Inference for population spread TEST (Objective and open response) AP Practice Group Project: Phase 1 A. Gathering data B. Descriptive statistics C. Written report Minitab labs A. t intervals B. t tests Inference for Count Data A. Inference for a single proportion B. Comparing two proportions C. Inference for two-way tables D. χ 2 Test for Independence TEST (Objective and open response) Homework 2 Minitab lab: χ Test for Independence Simple Linear Regression χ 2 Tests A. Goodness of Fit B. Homogeneity of Variance Test TEST (II & III) (Objective and response) AP Practice Group Project: Phase 2 A. Rewrite of Phase 1 report B. Statistical test(s) C. Oral presentation D. Written report AP Practice Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) A. One-way ANOVA B. Two-way ANOVA TEST (Objective and open response) Homework AP Practice

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework


Grading Policy: Homework: Quizzes: Tests: Homework:

15% 25% 60% Based on 100% if all assignments are handed in and complete √+: 1 point added to homework grade √-: 2 points subtracted from homework grade Missing assignments: zero points No homework will be accepted late unless the student has been absent

Discrete Math Syllabi

Course Name:

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: TEXT: Advanced Mathematics Pre-Calculus With Discrete Mathematics and Data Analysis TI-83 Graphing Calculator

Syllabus: Assessment 1st Quarter: I. Problem Solving A. Non Routine Problems B. Critical Path II. Graph Theory A. Map coloring B. Euler circuits and paths C. Hamilton circuits and paths D. Nearest neighbor algorithm E. Shortest path algorithm F. Minimal spanning trees III. Fractals A. Generating Fractals B. Iterative Functions and Orbits C. Complex Number Functions D. Chaos

Test on Problem Solving (Open response)

Test on A. – C. (Open response) Unit Test on Graph Theory (Open response) Test on A. (Open response) . Test on B – D (Open response) Individual Fractal Design Class Fractal Homework

2nd Quarter: I. Sequences and Series A. Arithmetic and geometric sequences B. Recursive definitions C. Arithmetic and geometric means Test on A. – C. D. Arithmetic and geometric series and their sums (Open response) E. Sums of infinite geometric series and intervals of convergence Test on D. & E. (Open response) F. Sigma notation Unit Test on Sequences & Series (Objective and open response) II. Combinatorics A. Venn diagrams and Set Theory B. Counting principles Test on A. & B. C. Permutations and Combinations (Open response) D. Pascal’s Triangle and the Binomial Theorem Unit Test on Combinatorics (Open response) Midyear Exam on 1st and 2nd Quarter (Objective and open response) Homework 3rd Quarter:

I. Probability A. Introduction to probability / odds B. Independent vs. Conditional events C. Probability of events occurring together D. Conditional probability E. Expected value II. Descriptive Statistics A. Tables, graphs and averages B. Box and whisker plots

C. Variability / Standard deviation D. The Normal Distribution E. Confidence Intervals 4th Quarter: I. Inferential Statistics A. Scatter plots and Correlation B. Regression equations II. Matrices A. Definitions and operations B. Matrix multiplication C. Applying matrices to linear systems D. Communication matrices E. Transition matrices F. Transformation matrices G. Markov chains

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Test on A. & B. (Open response) Class Presentations Test on C. & D. (Open response) Unit Test on Probability (Objective and open response)

Test on A. & B. (Open response) Test on C. & D. (Open response) Unit Test on Descriptive Statistics (Objective and open response) Homework Grade

Unit Test on Inferential Statistics (Open response)

Test on A. & B. (Open response)

Unit Test on Matrices (Open response) Senior Essay Homework Grade

Grading Policy: HOMEWORK Students are expected to: 1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class. 2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full credit. Students start each term with a 100% homework average. 5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment. 1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment. 1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (9+).

GRADING POLICY Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz) Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes) Homework average (counts as a quiz) Midyear Exam counts 25% of 2nd term’s grade Senior Essay counts as a test


DISCRETE MATHEMATICS Mrs. Princiotto

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: TEXT: Advanced Mathematics Pre-Calculus With Discrete Mathematics and Data Analysis TI-83 Graphing Calculator

Syllabus: Assessment 1st Quarter: I. Problem Solving A. Non Routine Problems B. Critical Path II. Graph Theory A. Map coloring B. Euler circuits and paths C. Hamilton circuits and paths D. Nearest neighbor algorithm E. Shortest path algorithm F. Minimal spanning trees III. Fractals A. Generating Fractals B. Iterative Functions and Orbits C. Complex Number Functions D. Chaos

Test on Problem Solving (Open response)

Test on A. – C. (Open response) Unit Test on Graph Theory (Open response) Test on A. (Open response) . Test on B – D (Open response) Individual Fractal Design Class Fractal Homework

2nd Quarter: I. Sequences and Series A. Arithmetic and geometric sequences B. Recursive definitions C. Arithmetic and geometric means Test on A. – C. D. Arithmetic and geometric series and their sums (Open response) E. Sums of infinite geometric series and intervals of convergence Test on D. & E. (Open response) F. Sigma notation Unit Test on Sequences & Series (Objective and open response) II. Combinatorics A. Venn diagrams and Set Theory B. Counting principles Test on A. & B. C. Permutations and Combinations (Open response) D. Pascal’s Triangle and the Binomial Theorem Unit Test on Combinatorics (Open response) Midyear Exam on 1st and 2nd Quarter (Objective and open response) Homework

3rd Quarter: I. Probability A. Introduction to probability / odds B. Independent vs. Conditional events C. Probability of events occurring together D. Conditional probability E. Expected value II. Descriptive Statistics A. Tables, graphs and averages B. Box and whisker plots

C. Variability / Standard deviation D. The Normal Distribution E. Confidence Intervals 4th Quarter: I. Inferential Statistics A. Scatter plots and Correlation B. Regression equations II. Matrices A. Definitions and operations B. Matrix multiplication C. Applying matrices to linear systems D. Communication matrices E. Transition matrices F. Transformation matrices G. Markov chains

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Test on A. & B. (Open response) Class Presentations Test on C. & D. (Open response) Unit Test on Probability (Objective and open response)

Test on A. & B. (Open response) Test on C. & D. (Open response) Unit Test on Descriptive Statistics (Objective and open response) Homework Grade

Unit Test on Inferential Statistics (Open response)

Test on A. & B. (Open response)

Unit Test on Matrices (Open response) Senior Essay Homework Grade

Grading Policy: HOMEWORK Students are expected to: 1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class. 2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full credit. Students start each term with a 100% homework average. 5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment. 1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment. 1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (+).

GRADING POLICY Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz) Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes) Homework average (counts as a quiz) Midyear Exam counts 25% of 2nd term’s grade Senior Essay counts as a test

Integrated Math Grades 11, 12 Syllabi

Course Name:

Math 11

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Text: Integrated Mathematics, McDougal Little, 1995.

Syllabus: I.

II.

III.

IV.

1st Quarter: Operations with Numbers A. Powers B. Estimating and Calculating Square Roots and Cube Roots C. Operations with Signed Numbers D. Order of Operations Exam on I (Open-response) Algebraic Expressions A. Writing Expressions B. Evaluating Expressions C. Distributive Property D. Simplifying Expressions by Combining Like Terms Exam on II (Open-response) Solving Equations in One Variable A. One-step Equations B. Two-step Equations C. Variables on Both Sides D. Using Reciprocals E. Inequalities with One Variable Exam on III (Open-response) Geometric Application of Linear Equations in One Variable A. Literal Equations and Formulas B. Exploring Angle Relationships C. Writing Expressions for Angles Exam on IV (A-C) (0pen-response)

2nd Quarter: D. E. F. G. V.

Perimeter Area of Polygons and Irregular Figures Circumference Area of Circles

Representing Data A. Mean, Median, Mode, and Range B. Box-and-Whisker Plots C. Stem-and-Leaf Plots D. Histograms and Frequency Tables E. F. G. H.

Spreadsheets Bar Graphs Pie Charts Line graphs

Exam on (D-G) (Open-response)

Exam on V (A-D) (Open-response) Project: Holiday shopping

I. J. VI.

Scatterplots and Trend lines Analyzing Biased Data

Coordinate Geometry A. Coordinate Locations and Number Lines B. Translations C. Rotations D. Reflections

Exam on V (F-H) (Open-response)

Exam on VI (Open-response) MID-YEAR EXAM

3rd Quarter: VII.

VIII.

IX.

Coordinates and Functions A. Functions as Patterns or Equations B. Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables C. Representing functions as Tables, Graphs, and Equations Linear Functions A. Graphing Linear Functions Using Table of Values B. Slope C. Slope of Horizontal and Vertical Lines D. Slope-intercept Form E. Graphing Lines Using Slope-Intercept F. Writing Equations Using Point-slope or Slope-intercept Ratios and Similarity A. Ratios and Unit Rates B. Solving Proportions C. Dimensional Analysis D. Congruent Polygons E. Similar Polygons F. Dilations G. Similar Figures: Area and Volume

Exam on VII (Open-response)

Exam on VIII (Open-response)

Project: Proportions

Exam on IX (Open-response)

4th Quarter: X.

XI.

Surface Area and Volumes A. Surface Area of Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids B. Volumes of Cubes C. Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders D. Volumes of Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres Polynomials A. Rules for Exponents B. Adding and Subtracting Polynomials C. Multiplying Polynomials

D. E. F.

Factoring Algebraic Expressions Factoring Trinomials Solving Quadratic Equations Using Factoring

Exam on X (Open-response)

Exam on XI (A-C) (Open-response)

G. XII.

Quadratic Formula

Square Roots A. Simplifying Square Roots B. Adding Square Roots C. Multiplying Square Roots

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations MCAS Testing Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework *See IEP or 504 plans for modification where applicable.

Exam on XI (D-G) (Open-response)

Exam on XII FINAL EXAM

Course Name:

Integrated Math 12

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: • Course Textbook: Consumer Mathematics, Walter H. Lange, Robert D. Mason, Temoleon G. Rousos, Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, © 1982. • 4-Function Calculator • Pen or Pencil • Course Notebook


Assessment Review of Fundamentals A. Fractions B. Decimals C. Percents D. Elapsed Time E. Units of Measure F. Average (Mean) Test on Review of Fundamentals (Open Response) Notebook Project: Time Schedule

II.

Hourly Pay A. Hourly Pay B. Weekly Timecard C. Overtime Pay D. Minimum Wage E. Piecework F. Tips G. Job-Related Expenses H. Computing a Salary From Information Given In A Want Ad Test on Hourly Pay (Open Response) Notebook

III.

Salary and Commission A. Salary B. Commission C. Graduated Commission D. Employee Benefits Test on Salary and Commission (Open Response) Notebook Homework Assessment

2nd Quarter: IV.

Becoming An Informed Shopper A. Sales Tax B. Total Purchase Price C. Unit Pricing D. Markdown E. Sales Price F. Reading Advertisements G. Recognizing Hidden Costs H. Shopping From Catalogs and the Internet I. Using Coupons Test on Becoming an Informed Shopper (Open Response) Notebook Project: Holiday Shopping List

V.

Nutrition A. Nutrition Labels B. Calories C. Burning Calories D. Convenience Foods E. Costs of Preserving and Storing Foods F. Eating in a Restaurant Test on Nutrition (Open Response) Notebook Midyear Exam (Open Response)

3rd Quarter: VI.

Fractions and Applications A. Operations with Fractions B. Measuring Ingredients C. Recipes and Preparing Meals Test on Fractions and Applications (Open Response) Notebook

VII.

Charge Accounts and Credit Cards A. Sales Receipts B. Account Statements C. Calculating Finance Charge D. Credits Plans Test on Charge Accounts and Credit Cards (Open Response) Notebook

Assessment

VIII.

Bank Accounts A. Checking Accounts B. Reconciling a Bank Statement C. Savings Accounts D. Simple Interest E. Compound Interest Test on Bank Accounts (Open Response) Notebook Homework

4th Quarter: IX.

Loans A. Single Payment Loans B. Discount Loans C. Installment Loans D. Determining the APR E. Refund of Finance Charge Test on Loans (Open Response) Notebook

X.

Home Budgeting A. Circle Graphs B. Finding Average Monthly Expenditure C. Average Fixed and Variable Expenses D. Making a Budget E. Using a Budget F. Adjusting a Budget Test on Home Budgeting (Open Response) Notebook Project: Planning and Budgeting a Party Homework Final Exam (Open Response)

*Assessment Tools: Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Presentations

Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: The following system will be used: Tests/Projects 40% Quizzes 20% Homework/Journal Entries 20% Class Performance 10% Notebook 10% Further Notes on Grading Note: any work (exams, homework, etc.) missed due to unexcused absences cannot be made up and will result in a zero. Tests will be given at the end of each unit. Notification will be at least two days in advance. Absentees must make up tests within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Projects will be assigned in this course. The time limit will vary per project, depending upon the requirements. Late projects will be accepted up to two days past the due date, and will be marked down a grade for each day late. After two days, late projects will not be accepted and a zero will result. Students absent on the day a project is due must pass in their projects on the day of their return, after which the late-project-policy is in effect. Quizzes will be given several times within each unit. Notification will usually be at least one day in advance. Absentees must make up quizzes within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Note: in many cases, exams (tests and quizzes) will be collected after they have been returned. Homework will be assigned daily and is due at the beginning of class (no passes to lockers). Each problem must be attempted (no blank spaces and all work must be shown) in order for full credit to be acquired. Partially completed assignments will receive either partial credit or no credit, depending upon the work completed. Late assignments will not be accepted and will receive a zero. Absentees must make up missed homework assignments within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Remember, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make it up. Journal Entries will be assigned either in addition to homework or in place of it. Required length will vary per topic; however, at least one quality paragraph is expected. Late journal entries will not be accepted and will receive a zero. Absentees must make up missed journal entries within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Please note: homework and journal entries will always be checked and can be collected at any time. Notebooks (binders) will be checked at least once per term, and will most likely occur on the day of a test (remember: always bring your binder to class). All class notes, worksheets, homework, journal entries, non-collected exams and projects are expected to be kept in notebooks. Work must be organized chronologically within each section and must be done neatly. Again, absentees must inquire if they missed a notebook check. The Class Performance grade is determined by quality of classwork, compliance to rules and directions, and class participation. Employers expect their employees to arrive to work on time, to perform their required duties, and to behave professionally. Similarly, students are expected to arrive to class on time, to bring all required materials to class (no passes to lockers), to take notes during lectures, to work on

assigned classwork, to participate in classroom activities, and to follow classroom rules. Lack of cooperation will result in no credit. Extra points will be rewarded for outstanding class performance. Extra Credit assignments will be announced upon their availability. Point value varies per assignment. Furthermore, quizzes and/or tests may have extra credit problems. Extra credit may be available on individual projects as well. Plagiarism Any students who present work that is not their own will receive a zero for that work, whether it be homework, journal entries, projects, tests, or quizzes. Students who allow another to copy their work will also receive a zero. Taking Exams Exams (tests and quizzes) will be timed. The amount of time allocated for each exam depends upon the material being tested and the length of the exam. Calculators may not be shared during exams. An accompanying assignment will always be given on each exam day. Students who finish early must work only on that assignment. Any student who talks and/or communicates with another student during an exam (this includes sharing a calculator, or any other item) will receive a zero for that exam. Any student who finishes early and talks and/or communicates with another student will lose points off of his or exam for each violation. Extra Help Students requiring extra help before school or after school are encouraged to make an appointment in advance. This procedure guarantees that time is available. Precedence will always be given to students who make an appointment. Classroom Expectations Students are expected to: • Arrive to class on-time and to take his or her seat immediately. • Be respectful and courteous of their teacher and classmates. • Come to class with the required classroom materials (no passes to lockers). • Do the required classwork, whether it is taking notes during lectures, working on in-class assignments or group work, or taking exams. There is absolutely no talking or communication with other students during exam time.

Programming in C Syllabi

Course Name:

Programming in C++ Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Problem Solving, Abstractions, and Design Using C++

Syllabus:

Assessment

1st Quarter: I.

Introduction to Computers, Problem Solving, and Programming A. Computer Hardware B. Overview of Programming Languages C. Processing a High Level Language Program D. The Software Development Method Quiz A. - D. (Open Response) E. Keystrokes Quiz E. (Open Response)

II.

Overview of C++ A. Applying the Software Development Method B. C++ Language Elements C. Abstraction, Data Types, and Declarations D. Object-Oriented Programming: Classes and Objects E. Executable Statements F. Arithmetic Assignment Statements and Expressions G. Common Programming Errors Quiz II. (Open Response)

III.

Top-Down Design with Functions and Classes A. Functions Without Arguments B. Functions With Arguments and Return Values Test III. (Open Response)

IV.

Decision Control Structures A. If-Else Structure B. Switch Structure Test IV. (Open Response)

V.

Repetition Control Structures A. While Loop B. Do-While Loop C. For Loop D. Error Trapping Test V. (Open Response)

nd

2 Quarter: VI.

10 Classic Algorithms A. Problem Solving Activity B. High Level Thinking Test VI. (Open Response)

Assessment

VII.

AP Classes A. Apstring Class B. Apvector Class C. Working with Data Files (Test) D. Merging E. Sorting F. Shuffling G. Searching Quiz VII. (Open Response) Test VII. (Open Response)

VIII.

Graphics A. Bgi Graphic Interface B. Using the Internet to Enhance Graphics Project VIII. (Open Response) Presentation VIII. (Open Response)

IX.

Structs and Classes A. Introduce Struct B. Highscorer Class C. Savings Account Class Test IX. (Open Response)

rd

3 Quarter: X.

Mystery Number Game A. Outline Project B. Keep Weekly Logs C. Create Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Game Team Project X. (Open Response) Quiz X. (Open Response)

XI.

Simon A. Outline Project B. Create Classes as Part of the Game C. Create Battleship Game Project XI. (Open Response) Test XI. (Open Response)

4th Quarter: XII. Who Wants to be a Millionaire A. Outline Project B. Create Classes as Part of the Game C. Create Battleship Game Project XII. (Open Response) Test XII. (Open Response) XIII.

Hangman A. Outline Project B. Create Classes as Part of the Game C. Create Battleship Game Project XII. (Open Response) Test XII. (Open Response

Grading Policy:

Homework = 1 Quiz

2 Quizzes = 1 Test

*Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Simulations Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework/Classwork counts as a quiz grade. Students start with a grade of 100% and 5 points is deducted for each missed homework assignment or each day in which work is not done. Two quizzes equals one test. Each Programming Project is worth a Test Grade.

Reading and Math Skills Syllabi

Course Name:

Reading and Math Skills

Level: Standard

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Computer software/CCC Lab, Summit Educational Group MCAS Math and English, Princeton Review Cracking the MCAS, Actual MCAS exams. *

Syllabus:

Assessment

Semester Course: Week one and two: I. Orientation to the computer lab A. Curriculum origin of MCAS including Massachusetts Learning Standards B. Expectations, rules, daily software and practice test schedules C. Assessment for software course levels D. Enrollment in five software courses with individual accommodations

Students match skills to Learning Standards Bulletin board, and Notebook Internal record-keeping Internal management

II. Software Training A. Courseware description, goals, skills tested, Learning Standards addressed B. Courseware tutorials with practice running individual Computerized report C. Practice sessions with portfolio record keeping and printing D. Student Portfolio assessments set up and maintained Week three - twenty: III. Student sessions according to daily schedules (on-going) A. Mathematics courses (AT, MCS) B. Reading courses (CRS, RI) C. Open-ended MCAS questions with rubrics for grading C. Individual tutoring with software and open-ended MCAS D. Students record progress in portfolio IV. Term and semester evaluation (on-going) A. Student generated self-analysis B. Peer evaluation of rubrics C. Computerized reports of individual progress D. Student meetings to note progress and manage levels of software

Computerized reports taught, monitored, anonymously posted discussed individually bi-monthly Pre-reading journals

Printed reading journal Practice open-ended MCAS Rubrics re-writes score < 3 weaknesses addressed internal levels software internalized individual weakness generated worksheets with rewrite tutoring

*NOTE: This is a half-year course. See attached curriculum grids for specifics on how the software topics are tied to skills and practice tests of the MCAS exam and Massachusetts Learning Standards. Assessment Tools: Computerized and individualized Portfolio

Computerized internal progress reports Computerized pre-reading, reading, and writing assignments printed & graded Computerized worksheets focusing on weaknesses MCAS Rubrics MCAS practice sessions Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Essays Attendance Teacher observations Class Participation Document Analysis

Grading Policy: See IEP or 504 Plan for modification where applicable. MCAS scoring is based on a 0-4 scale with 0 and 1 failing, 2 needs improvement, 3 and 4 are the highest level of achievement. This MCAS scoring rubrics is used to grade all practice questions in the classroom. These scores are then averaged together as 30% of the term grade. The rest of the term grade is calculated by assigning value to each student’s progress in all of the computerized courses ie. 30% for Algebra Topics and 30% for Math Concepts and Skills. Student conduct and effort are 10% of the grade. Computerized course and performance reports are run every day by the students and recorded by them in their classroom folders. More detailed reports are available and run every two weeks. Students are always graded by individual progress and not overall class performance. Point values that determine grades are calculated by reading and mathematics teachers and then averaged again to determine final term grades. There is no homework assigned unless students want to make up an open-ended assignment that they have missed. There are no tests, midterms, or final exams given. More specific point system evaluation policies are available upon request.

Math Day 6

Binder Teaching Topics

Week 1

Orientation

Handwritten Math/English Practice MCAS Questions

Binder Location (in section)

MCS Software Levels in software strands according to the

A S L T

Week 2

MCAS Practice Test

Week 3

MCAS Practice Test

Week 4

MCAS Practice Test

Week 5

MCAS Practice Test

Week 6

MCAS Practice Test

ELA Week 1) P37 #1, 4, 5, 7 2) P46 # 1- 7 (odd) 1) Diagnostic Test 2 2) Pp 48-9 # 2 – 10 (even) 3) P 51 # 1 – 5 (all) 4) P 52 # 1 – 3 (all) 5) P54 #1-4 ELA Week 1) P55 #1; P56 #1, 3, 5 2) Pp 56 – 57 # 1, 3, 4 3) P57 #1-3(bottom) 4) P58 #1,4, 5 1) Diagnostic Test 3 2) P59 3) Pp60-61 #2, 3, 5 4) Pp63-64 #2 – 10 (even) 5) Pp64-65 #1 – 4 ELA Week 1) P65 #1 – 4 (bottom); P66 # 1- 4 2) P67 # 1 – 3 3) P68 # 1 – 4 4) P70 #1, 2

1) + 2) Summit Educational Group (S.E.G.) 1) Buckle Down; 2) - 5) S.E.G.

1) - 4) S.E.G.

1)

Buckle Down; 2) - 5) S.E.G.

following: * Addition: off Applications: 6.5 Decimals: 6.5 Division: off Equations: 6.0 Fractions: 6.0 Geometry: 4.0 Measurement: 4.0 Multiplication: off Number Concepts: 6.5 Probability: 7.0 Problem Solving: 6.0 Science Application: off Speed Games: off Subtraction: off Word Problems: 6.0

I T R

T A S N

T M N

T O O

*Special Education Plans Strands adjusted according to ability

1) – 4) S.E.G.

T S

Week 7

MCAS Practice Test

Week 8

MCAS Practice Test

Week 9

MCAS Practice Test

Week 10

MCAS Practice Test

Week 11

MCAS Practice Test

Week 12

MCAS Practice Test

1) Diagnostic Test 4 2) P71 all 3) Pp72 – 73 #1-5 odd * both pages 4) Pp74-75 #1-5 odd * both pages 5) P76 (bottom); P77 #1-3 ELA Week 1) P78 #1-5 2) P87 #1-4 3) P89 #1, 2 (top); P89 #2, 4, 6 (bottom) 4) Pp98-99 #1-3, 5 5) P102 #1,2 (“Put it together”) 1) Test Pp105 - 120 2) Pp195-196 all 3) P197 #1, 2; P199 #2, 3 4) Pp205-206 5) Pp210 – 211 #1-3 ELA Week 1) P214 #1, 2; P217 #1, 2 2) P218 “try it” 3) P221 #1, 2 4) Pp224, 225 5) Pp230 – 231 6) Pp236 – 237 1) P 239 – 254 Test 2) P263 – 4 #1 –5 3) P265 #1-4 4) P275 all ELA Week 1) P279 – 290 Test 2) Make ups

1)


1) - 5) S.E.G.

1) - 5) S.E.G.

1) - 6) S.E.G.

1) - 4) S.E.G.

1) S.E.G.

T W M S

T P E

T C S

T L

T P T

T P

Course Name:

Reading and Math Skills

Level: Standard

Teacher Name:

Colleen Monahan, Lab Manager with teachers Melissa Huang and Lynne Byron

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Computer software/CCC Lab, Summit Educational Group MCAS Math and English, Princeton Review Cracking the MCAS, Actual MCAS exams. *

Syllabus:

Assessment

Semester Course: Week one and two: I. Orientation to the computer lab A. Curriculum origin of MCAS including Massachusetts Learning Standards B. Expectations, rules, daily software and practice test schedules C. Assessment for software course levels D. Enrollment in five software courses with individual accommodations

Students match skills to Learning Standards Bulletin board, and Notebook Internal record-keeping Internal management

II. Software Training A. Courseware description, goals, skills tested, Learning Standards addressed B. Courseware tutorials with practice running individual Computerized report C. Practice sessions with portfolio record keeping and printing D. Student Portfolio assessments set up and maintained Week three - twenty: III. Student sessions according to daily schedules (on-going) A. Mathematics courses (AT, MCS) B. Reading courses (CRS, RI) C. Open-ended MCAS questions with rubrics for grading C. Individual tutoring with software and open-ended MCAS D. Students record progress in portfolio IV. Term and semester evaluation (on-going) A. Student generated self-analysis B. Peer evaluation of rubrics C. Computerized reports of individual progress D. Student meetings to note progress and manage levels of software

Computerized reports taught, monitored, anonymously posted discussed individually bi-monthly Pre-reading journals

Printed reading journal Practice open-ended MCAS Rubrics re-writes score < 3 weaknesses addressed internal levels software internalized individual weakness generated worksheets with rewrite tutoring

*NOTE: This is a half-year course. See attached curriculum grids for specifics on how the software topics are tied to skills and practice tests of the MCAS exam and Massachusetts Learning Standards. Assessment Tools: Computerized and individualized Portfolio Computerized internal progress reports Computerized pre-reading, reading, and writing assignments printed & graded Computerized worksheets focusing on weaknesses MCAS Rubrics MCAS practice sessions Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Essays Attendance Teacher observations Class Participation Document Analysis

Grading Policy: See IEP or 504 Plan for modification where applicable. MCAS scoring is based on a 0-4 scale with 0 and 1 failing, 2 needs improvement, 3 and 4 are the highest level of achievement. This MCAS scoring rubrics is used to grade all practice questions in the classroom. These scores are then averaged together as 30% of the term grade. The rest of the term grade is calculated by assigning value to each student’s progress in all of the computerized courses ie. 30% for Algebra Topics and 30% for Math Concepts and Skills. Student conduct and effort are 10% of the grade. Computerized course and performance reports are run every day by the students and recorded by them in their classroom folders. More detailed reports are available and run every two weeks. Students are always graded by individual progress and not overall class performance. Point values that determine grades are calculated by reading and mathematics teachers and then averaged again to determine final term grades. There is no homework assigned unless students want to make up an open-ended assignment that they have missed. There are no tests, midterms, or final exams given. More specific point system evaluation policies are available upon request.

Math Day 6

Binder Teaching Topics

Week 1

Orientation

Week 2

MCAS Practice Test

Week 3

MCAS Practice Test

Week 4

MCAS Practice Test

Week 5

MCAS Practice Test

Week 6

MCAS Practice Test

Handwritten Math/English Practice MCAS Questions

ELA Week 1) P37 #1, 4, 5, 7 2) P46 # 1- 7 (odd) 1) Diagnostic Test 2 2) Pp 48-9 # 2 – 10 (even) 3) P 51 # 1 – 5 (all) 4) P 52 # 1 – 3 (all) 5) P54 #1-4 ELA Week 1) P55 #1; P56 #1, 3, 5 2) Pp 56 – 57 # 1, 3, 4 3) P57 #1-3(bottom) 4) P58 #1,4, 5 1) Diagnostic Test 3 2) P59 3) Pp60-61 #2, 3, 5 4) Pp63-64 #2 – 10 (even) 5) Pp64-65 #1 – 4 ELA Week 1) P65 #1 – 4 (bottom); P66 # 1- 4 2) P67 # 1 – 3 3) P68 # 1 – 4 4) P70 #1, 2

Binder Location (in section)

1) + 2) Summit Educational Group (S.E.G.) 1) Buckle Down; 2) - 5) S.E.G.

1) - 4) S.E.G.

1)


MCS Software Levels in software strands according to the following: * Addition: off Applications: 6.5 Decimals: 6.5 Division: off Equations: 6.0 Fractions: 6.0 Geometry: 4.0 Measurement: 4.0 Multiplication: off Number Concepts: 6.5 Probability: 7.0 Problem Solving: 6.0 Science Application: off Speed Games: off Subtraction: off Word Problems: 6.0

A S L T I T R

T A S N

T M N

T O O

*Special Education Plans Strands adjusted according to ability

1) – 4) S.E.G.

T S

Week 7

MCAS Practice Test

Week 8

MCAS Practice Test

Week 9

MCAS Practice Test

Week 10

MCAS Practice Test

Week 11

MCAS Practice Test

Week 12

MCAS Practice Test

1) Diagnostic Test 4 2) P71 all 3) Pp72 – 73 #1-5 odd * both pages 4) Pp74-75 #1-5 odd * both pages 5) P76 (bottom); P77 #1-3 ELA Week 1) P78 #1-5 2) P87 #1-4 3) P89 #1, 2 (top); P89 #2, 4, 6 (bottom) 4) Pp98-99 #1-3, 5 5) P102 #1,2 (“Put it together”) 1) Test Pp105 - 120 2) Pp195-196 all 3) P197 #1, 2; P199 #2, 3 4) Pp205-206 5) Pp210 – 211 #1-3 ELA Week 1) P214 #1, 2; P217 #1, 2 2) P218 “try it” 3) P221 #1, 2 4) Pp224, 225 5) Pp230 – 231 6) Pp236 – 237 1) P 239 – 254 Test 2) P263 – 4 #1 –5 3) P265 #1-4 4) P275 all ELA Week 1) P279 – 290 Test 2) Make ups

1)


1) - 5) S.E.G.

1) - 5) S.E.G.

1) - 6) S.E.G.

1) - 4) S.E.G.

1) S.E.G.

T W M S

T P E

T C S

T L

T P T

T P

Course Name:

College Board Review

Level: Standard

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Xeroxed copies of homework assignments, practice SAT sample tests, and class notes

Syllabus:

Assessments

Baseline Test (does not count for a grade)

NOTE:

I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII.

Order of operations, fractions, and decimals Missing digits, ratio, proportion, and percent Number patterns and probability Divisibility, mean, median, and mode Charts and graphs Algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities Word problems Square roots and exponents

IX. X.

Algebraic fractions and quadratics Special symbols

XI. XII. XIII. XIV.

Number lines, coordinate geometry, and slope Angles and triangles Right triangles Perimeter, area, and volume

Test (Objective)

Test (Objective) Test (Objective)

Test (Objective & Open response) Test (Objective & Open response)

Test (Objective & Open response)

This course is a one-semester course in which the students are enrolled for one term in mathematics and for one term in English.

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Notebooks Diagnostic testing Open ended questions Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Attendance Class Participation Homework


Grading Policy: 60% tests, 25% homework, and 15% notebook All SAT tests are averaged together. Homework is due at the beginning of class. Having a proper notebook and a calculator will count as the first notebook check. A notebook with all materials in it will be checked at the end of the term for the second notebook grade.

Science Syllabi

Biology Syllabi

Course Name: Anatomy and Physiology/Biology 2 Level: Honors Points: 5 Teacher Name: Mr. Brenner Texts/Instructional Materials: Anatomy and Physiology, Marieb, Elaine. c. 1993 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Marieb, Elaine. c. 1995 Teacher-created laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, internet sites, and publications used for reference and activity/lab planning Syllabus: 1st Quarter I. Organization of the Body A. Overview of Anatomy and Physiology B. Maintaining life C. Homeostasis D. Language of Anatomy: Body planes, cavities, directional terms

II. Chemistry of the Body A. Definition of concepts, matter, and energy B. Composition of matter: atoms and energy C. How matter is combined: molecules and mixtures D. Chemical bonds E. Chemical reactions F. Biochemistry: The composition and reactions of living matter G. Inorganic compounds H. Organic compounds III. Cells A. Overview of cellular basis for life B. Plasma membrane structure and function C. Cellular structure and function: specific organelles D. Nucleus 1. Nuclear membrane 2. Chromatin 3. Centrioles 4. DNA-RNA E. Cell transport 1. Solutions a. Hypertonic b. Hypotonic c. Isotonic 2. Suspensions 3. Osmosis and Diffusion F. Cell growth and reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis

G. Stem cells IV. Intercellular Organization: Tissues A. Epithelial tissue B. Connective tissue C. Epithelial membrane D. Muscle tissue E. Nervous tissue E. Tissue repair V. Skeleton: The Framework A. Functions of bones B. Structure of bones C. Classification of bones D. Bone homeostasis, modeling and repair F. Axial skeleton 1. The skull 2. The vertebral column 3. Thoracic cavity F. Appendicular Skeleton 1. Pectoral girdle 2. Upper limb 3. Pelvic girdle 4. Lower limb G. Joints and Movement 1. Classification of joints 2. Terms for movement at joints H. Development and maintenance of bones 1. Ossification 2. Synovial fluid I. Skeletal disorders J. Skeletal injuries 1. Dislocation 2. Sprains 3. Fractures Major Assignments: Term paper Selected topics 1st Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Labs/Activities Notebooks Exams ( Multiple choice and Short answer/Essay) Current events in medical field Homework Work Sheets

2nd Quarter: VI. Muscles and Muscles Tissue A. Overview of muscle tissue B. Skeletal Muscle 1. Gross anatomy 2. Microscopic anatomy 3. Muscle fiber and contractions 4. Muscle metabolism 5. Effects of exercise on muscles VII. The Muscular System A. Muscle mechanics B. Major muscles of the body C. Muscle disorders VIII. The Nervous System- Regulation and Integration of the Body A. Organization of the Nervous System B. Histology of nervous tissue C. Neurophysiology D. The brain E. The spinal cord 1. Cranial nerves 2. Spinal nerves and spinal cord injuries IX. The Eye and Vision-Cataracts X. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation A. Nutrition B. Metabolism C. Body Energy balance XI. The Digestive System A. Overview of the digestive system B. Functional anatomy of the digestive system C. Mouth, pharynx, esophagus D. The stomach: the small intestine and associated structures XII. Cardiovascular A. Blood 1. Overview: composition and functions of blood 2. Blood plasma 3. Formed elements 4. Homeostasis 5. Transfusion and blood replacement 6. Diagnostic blood tests 7. Developmental aspects of blood 8. Blood typing

B. Heart

1. Heart anatomy 2. Blood supply to heart 3. Physiology of the heart 4. Cardiac cycles 5. Heart disorders C. Anatomy of blood vessels 1. Overview of blood vessels structure and function a. arteries b. capillaries c. veins 2. Circulatory routes 3. Physiology of vessels a. blood volume b. blood pressure c. control mechanisms 4. Disorders of the vascular system Major Assignments: Midterm Term Paper 2nd Quarter Assessments Tools: Oral presentation Notebooks Oral Presentation Labs Homework Work Sheets Exams ( Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Midterm 3rd Quarter XIII. Lymphatic System and Body Defenses A. Lymphatic vessels B. Lymphatic cells, tissues, and organs: an overview C. Lymph nodes D. Other lymph nodes E. Disorders of the lymphatic system F. Specific and nonspecific body defenses G. Antigens and immunity H. Infectious Disease XIV. The Integumentary System A. The gross anatomy of the skin

1. Appendages of the skin 2. Nails 3. Sweat glands B. Functions of the integumentary system 1. Protection 2. Body temperature regulation 3. Sense receptors C. Homeostatic imbalance of the skin 1. Common skin problems 2. Burns 3. Skin cancer XV. Evolution A. Theories 1. Lamarck 2. Darwin 3. Others B. Fossil types C. Convergent evolution D. Divergent evolution E. Isolation F. Species diversities XVI. Reproductive System A. Anatomy of the male reproductive system B. Anatomy of the female reproductive system C. Human pregnancy 1. Egg to embryo 2. Fetal development 3. Parturition XVII. Human Genetics A. General overview of chromosomes B. Patterns of inheritance C. Genetic disorders D. Genetically modified foods E. Cloning 1. Plants 2. Animals F. Stem cells Major Assignment: Term paper 3rd Quarter Assessment Tools: Paper Homework Work Sheets Labs

Notebook Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) 4th Quarter: XVIII. Animal Kingdom A. Invertebrates in our lives 1. Social insects 2. Parisites B. Vertbrates C. Local Wildlife 1. Fish 2. Amphibians 3. Reptiles 4. Birds 5. Mammals D. International Wildlife 1. Wildlife at risk 2. Habitat destruction 3. Poachers and the black market Major Assignments: Term Paper 4th Quarter Assessment Tools Oral presentation Homework Work Sheets Notebook Labs Exams (multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of points. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range: Tests: 100 points Quizzes: 20-40 points Labs: 25-50 points Term Paper: 100 points Notebook: 100 points Homework: 10-50 points Class preparation/participation: 100 points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade

Course Name: Anatomy and Physiology/Biology 2

Level: Honors Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Anatomy and Physiology, Marieb, Elaine. c. 1993 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Marieb, Elaine. c. 1995 Teacher-created laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, internet sites, and publications used for reference and activity/lab planning Syllabus: 1st Quarter I. Organization of the Body A. Overview of Anatomy and Physiology B. Maintaining life C. Homeostasis D. Language of Anatomy: Body planes, cavities, directional terms

II. Chemistry of the Body A. Definition of concepts, matter, and energy B. Composition of matter: atoms and energy C. How matter is combined: molecules and mixtures D. Chemical bonds E. Chemical reactions F. Biochemistry: The composition and reactions of living matter G. Inorganic compounds H. Organic compounds III. Cells A. Overview of cellular basis for life B. Plasma membrane structure and function C. Cellular structure and function: specific organelles D. Nucleus 1. Nuclear membrane 2. Chromatin 3. Centrioles 4. DNA-RNA E. Cell transport 1. Solutions a. Hypertonic b. Hypotonic c. Isotonic 2. Suspensions 3. Osmosis and Diffusion F. Cell growth and reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis

G. Stem cells IV. Intercellular Organization: Tissues A. Epithelial tissue B. Connective tissue C. Epithelial membrane D. Muscle tissue E. Nervous tissue E. Tissue repair V. Skeleton: The Framework A. Functions of bones B. Structure of bones C. Classification of bones D. Bone homeostasis, modeling and repair F. Axial skeleton 1. The skull 2. The vertebral column 3. Thoracic cavity F. Appendicular Skeleton 1. Pectoral girdle 2. Upper limb 3. Pelvic girdle 4. Lower limb G. Joints and Movement 1. Classification of joints 2. Terms for movement at joints H. Development and maintenance of bones 1. Ossification 2. Synovial fluid I. Skeletal disorders J. Skeletal injuries 1. Dislocation 2. Sprains 3. Fractures Major Assignments: Term paper Selected topics 1st Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Labs/Activities Notebooks Exams ( Multiple choice and Short answer/Essay) Current events in medical field Homework Work Sheets

2nd Quarter: VI. Muscles and Muscles Tissue A. Overview of muscle tissue B. Skeletal Muscle 1. Gross anatomy 2. Microscopic anatomy 3. Muscle fiber and contractions 4. Muscle metabolism 5. Effects of exercise on muscles VII. The Muscular System A. Muscle mechanics B. Major muscles of the body C. Muscle disorders VIII. The Nervous System- Regulation and Integration of the Body A. Organization of the Nervous System B. Histology of nervous tissue C. Neurophysiology D. The brain E. The spinal cord 1. Cranial nerves 2. Spinal nerves and spinal cord injuries IX. The Eye and Vision-Cataracts X. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation A. Nutrition B. Metabolism C. Body Energy balance XI. The Digestive System A. Overview of the digestive system B. Functional anatomy of the digestive system C. Mouth, pharynx, esophagus D. The stomach: the small intestine and associated structures XII. Cardiovascular A. Blood 1. Overview: composition and functions of blood 2. Blood plasma 3. Formed elements 4. Homeostasis 5. Transfusion and blood replacement 6. Diagnostic blood tests 7. Developmental aspects of blood 8. Blood typing

B. Heart

1. Heart anatomy 2. Blood supply to heart 3. Physiology of the heart 4. Cardiac cycles 5. Heart disorders C. Anatomy of blood vessels 1. Overview of blood vessels structure and function a. arteries b. capillaries c. veins 2. Circulatory routes 3. Physiology of vessels a. blood volume b. blood pressure c. control mechanisms 4. Disorders of the vascular system Major Assignments: Midterm Term Paper 2nd Quarter Assessments Tools: Oral presentation Notebooks Oral Presentation Labs Homework Work Sheets Exams ( Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Midterm 3rd Quarter XIII. Lymphatic System and Body Defenses A. Lymphatic vessels B. Lymphatic cells, tissues, and organs: an overview C. Lymph nodes D. Other lymph nodes E. Disorders of the lymphatic system F. Specific and nonspecific body defenses G. Antigens and immunity H. Infectious Disease XIV. The Integumentary System A. The gross anatomy of the skin

1. Appendages of the skin 2. Nails 3. Sweat glands B. Functions of the integumentary system 1. Protection 2. Body temperature regulation 3. Sense receptors C. Homeostatic imbalance of the skin 1. Common skin problems 2. Burns 3. Skin cancer XV. Evolution A. Theories 1. Lamarck 2. Darwin 3. Others B. Fossil types C. Convergent evolution D. Divergent evolution E. Isolation F. Species diversities XVI. Reproductive System A. Anatomy of the male reproductive system B. Anatomy of the female reproductive system C. Human pregnancy 1. Egg to embryo 2. Fetal development 3. Parturition XVII. Human Genetics A. General overview of chromosomes B. Patterns of inheritance C. Genetic disorders D. Genetically modified foods E. Cloning 1. Plants 2. Animals F. Stem cells Major Assignment: Term paper 3rd Quarter Assessment Tools: Paper Homework Work Sheets Labs

Notebook Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) 4th Quarter: XVIII. Animal Kingdom A. Invertebrates in our lives 1. Social insects 2. Parisites B. Vertbrates C. Local Wildlife 1. Fish 2. Amphibians 3. Reptiles 4. Birds 5. Mammals D. International Wildlife 1. Wildlife at risk 2. Habitat destruction 3. Poachers and the black market Major Assignments: Term Paper 4th Quarter Assessment Tools Oral presentation Homework Work Sheets Notebook Labs Exams (multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of points. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range: Tests: 100 points Quizzes: 20-40 points Labs: 25-50 points Term Paper: 100 points Notebook: 100 points Homework: 10-50 points Class preparation/participation: 100 points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade


ANTHROPOLOGY R. Whitehouse

Level: Stan.

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Anthropology-Contemporary Perspectives Selected readings Laboratory activities in Evolution, Genetics, and Anatomy

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Genetics. a. Chromosome Behavior b. Mendel’s Principles c. Sex Chromosomes d. Gene Expression on DNA e. Mutations f. DNA Technology i. PCR and Sequencing ii. Cloning and Genetic Engineering g. The human genome i. Genetic Disorders ii. Sex Linked Disorders iii. Ethical Questions Natural Selection a. Darwin’s Proposal b. The Mechanism of Evolution c. Natural Selection and Populations d. Hardy-Weinberg Law e. Natural Selection and Variation f. Types of Selection g. Overall Effects Evolution a. Macroevolution b. Microevolution c. History of Evolution d. Colonization of Land e. Animal Diversity f. Unifying Concepts g. Structure and Function Major assessments 1. Multimedia activity and open-ended assignment: “12 Angry Men” 2. Case Study: American Culture 3. Case Study: “Who am I?” 4. Paper: Culture and Genes

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5. Laboratory activities relating to Genetics and Evolution. 2nd Quarter: Geological Time and Fossilization a. Evolutionary Trends b. Geological and Astronomical Events i. Tectonics ii. Mass Extinctions c. Macro evolutionary Trends over Geologic Time 1. The fossil Record Speciation and Classification a. The Origin of Species ii. Barriers iii. Polyploidy Anatomy and Physiology a. The Skeletal System 1. Posture 2. Movement 1. Comparative Anatomy 2. Locomotion and Body Build 3. Bipedalism 4. Opposition and the Thumb b. The Nervous System i. Neurons ii. Transmission of Nerve Signals Between Cells iii. Evolution of the Nervous System 1. The Development of the CNS iv. Evolution of the Brain 1. Size and Organization 2. Vision 3. Auditory 4.Olfaction and Taste Major Assessments: 1. Semester Exam 2. Paper: Sex roles 3. Case Study. Charles Darwin 4.Laboratory work: Hardy-Weinberg Law; Anatomy. 3rd Quarter: Primate Evolution a Early Primates b. Monkeys and Apes c. Ape-Human Split v. Major Hominid Sites 1. Australopithecus 2. H. Erectus

3. H. Habilis d. The Emergence of Homo Sapiens e. Neanderthal Language and Communication a. The Brain and language b. Cultures and Language Major Assessments: 1. Multimedia, laboratory activities: Development of the Brain 2. Case Study: Application of Vision 4th Quarter: Society, Economy, Politics, Control a. Models of society b. Wealth and Poverty in Society c. Weapons and War d. Societal Values and Punishment Family Kinship a. Models of Families b. Marriage Sex, and Temperament a. Sexual Roles b. Behavior Beliefs, Rituals a. Superstition b. Religion c. Group Rituals Modernization a. Societies on the Brink b. Western Medicine Modern Cultural Norms a. Materialism Major Assessments: 1. Final Exam 2. Paper: Rituals 3. Paper: Modern Medicine 4. Paper: Disease 5. Multimedia: Modern Cities

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios

rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework is given on a regular basis. The purpose of homework is usually practice or application of skills and ideas brought out o\in the classroom. All assignments are taken seriously and the student will be penalized for missed or late assignments. Quizzes, exams, labs, and case studies make up most of the grade. They must be passed in on time and reflect the student’s best effort. The semester and final exams are valued at 25% of the grade that term The student will be penalized for excessive or unexcused absences (cuts).

Course Name:

ANTHROPOLOGY

Level: Stan.

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Anthropology-Contemporary Perspectives Selected readings Laboratory activities in Evolution, Genetics, and Anatomy

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Genetics. a. Chromosome Behavior b. Mendel’s Principles c. Sex Chromosomes d. Gene Expression on DNA e. Mutations f. DNA Technology i. PCR and Sequencing ii. Cloning and Genetic Engineering g. The human genome i. Genetic Disorders ii. Sex Linked Disorders iii. Ethical Questions Natural Selection a. Darwin’s Proposal b. The Mechanism of Evolution c. Natural Selection and Populations d. Hardy-Weinberg Law e. Natural Selection and Variation f. Types of Selection g. Overall Effects Evolution a. Macroevolution b. Microevolution c. History of Evolution d. Colonization of Land e. Animal Diversity f. Unifying Concepts g. Structure and Function Major assessments 1. Multimedia activity and open-ended assignment: “12 Angry Men” 2. Case Study: American Culture 3. Case Study: “Who am I?” 4. Paper: Culture and Genes 5. Laboratory activities relating to Genetics and Evolution.

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2nd Quarter: Geological Time and Fossilization a. Evolutionary Trends b. Geological and Astronomical Events i. Tectonics ii. Mass Extinctions c. Macro evolutionary Trends over Geologic Time 1. The fossil Record Speciation and Classification a. The Origin of Species ii. Barriers iii. Polyploidy Anatomy and Physiology a. The Skeletal System 1. Posture 2. Movement 1. Comparative Anatomy 2. Locomotion and Body Build 3. Bipedalism 4. Opposition and the Thumb b. The Nervous System i. Neurons ii. Transmission of Nerve Signals Between Cells iii. Evolution of the Nervous System 1. The Development of the CNS iv. Evolution of the Brain 1. Size and Organization 2. Vision 3. Auditory 4.Olfaction and Taste Major Assessments: 1. Semester Exam 2. Paper: Sex roles 3. Case Study. Charles Darwin 4.Laboratory work: Hardy-Weinberg Law; Anatomy. 3rd Quarter: Primate Evolution a Early Primates b. Monkeys and Apes c. Ape-Human Split v. Major Hominid Sites 1. Australopithecus 2. H. Erectus 3. H. Habilis

d. The Emergence of Homo Sapiens e. Neanderthal Language and Communication a. The Brain and language b. Cultures and Language Major Assessments: 1. Multimedia, laboratory activities: Development of the Brain 2. Case Study: Application of Vision 4th Quarter: Society, Economy, Politics, Control a. Models of society b. Wealth and Poverty in Society c. Weapons and War d. Societal Values and Punishment Family Kinship a. Models of Families b. Marriage Sex, and Temperament a. Sexual Roles b. Behavior Beliefs, Rituals a. Superstition b. Religion c. Group Rituals Modernization a. Societies on the Brink b. Western Medicine Modern Cultural Norms a. Materialism Major Assessments: 1. Final Exam 2. Paper: Rituals 3. Paper: Modern Medicine 4. Paper: Disease 5. Multimedia: Modern Cities

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios rubrics

Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework is given on a regular basis. The purpose of homework is usually practice or application of skills and ideas brought out o\in the classroom. All assignments are taken seriously and the student will be penalized for missed or late assignments. Quizzes, exams, labs, and case studies make up most of the grade. They must be passed in on time and reflect the student’s best effort. The semester and final exams are valued at 25% of the grade that term The student will be penalized for excessive or unexcused absences (cuts).

Course Name:

Standard Biology

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Visualizing Life, Johnson, © 1998 Selected text books, lab manuals, and internet sites

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Study of Life A. Science of Biology 1. Biology Today 2. Scientific Method 3. Six Themes of Biology 4. Five Characteristics of Life II. The Environment A. Ecosystems 1. Ecology and Ecosystems 2. Energy in Ecosystems 3. Cycles Within Ecosystems 4. Kinds of Ecosystems (Biomes) B. How Ecosystems Change 1. Interactions Within Ecosystems 2. Ecosystem Development and Change 3. Ecosystem Diversity C. Earth Under Stress: Environmental Problems and Solutions Major Assessments: Term Project 2nd Quarter: I. Study of Life (continued) B. Chemistry 1. Inorganic Chemistry 2. Organic Chemistry C. Cells 1. Water and the Cell 2. Membrane Structure and Function 3. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes 4. Organelle Structure and Function 5. Microscopy D. The Living Cell 1. How Cells Communicate 2. Diffusion 3. Osmosis 4. Facilitated Diffusion 5. Active Transport 6. Endocytosis and Exocytosis Major Assessments: Term Project, Midterm Exam 3rd Quarter:

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I.

Study of Life (continued) E. Energy and Life 1. Chemical Reactions in Living Things 2. Enzymes 3. ADP-ATP Cycle 4. Photosynthesis 5. Respiration III. Continuity of Life A. Cell Reproduction 1. Chromosome Structure 2. Mitosis and Cell Division 3. Cancer 4. Meiosis and Gamete Formation 5. Crossing-Over B. Genetics and Inheritance 1. History of Genetics (Mendel) 2. Genetic Crosses 3. Patterns of Inheritance 4. Human Genetic Disorders Major Assessments: Term Project 4th Quarter: III. Continuity of Life (continued) C. How Genes Work 1. DNA Structure and Function 2. DNA Replication 3. How Proteins Are Made (Transcription & Translation) 4. The Genetic Code 5. Regulating Gene Expression D. Gene Technology 1. Genetic Engineering 2. Advances in Agriculture and Medicine 3. Human Genome Project E. Evolution and Natural Selection 1. Charles Darwin 2. Evidence for Evolution 3. Natural Selection 4. Adaptation F. History of Life on Earth 1. Origin of Life 2. Evolutionary Relationships Between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes 3. Invasion of the Land 4. Vertebrate Evolution G. Human Evolution 1. Primates 2. Evolutionary Origins of Humans IV. Diversity of Life A. Classifying Living Things 1. Scientific Naming

2. Taxonomy 3. Six Kingdoms B. Bacteria and Viruses C. Protists D. Fungi and Plants E. Animal Kingdom 1. Arthropods 2. Fishes and Amphibians 3. Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals 4. Human Body Major Assessments: Term Project, Final Exam *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Grading is based on a point system. The student’s score is calculated by adding the number of points accumulated each term, and then dividing by the total number of points possible. The number of points for each assignment is based on the length, involvement, and complexity. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range: Tests: 50 – 100 Points Quizzes: 15 – 30 Points Laboratories: 20 – 25 Points Homework: 10 – 50 Points Term Projects: 100 – 200 Points Class work: 10 – 100 Points Class Prep and Participation: 20 – 100 Points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade


Standard Biology Mr. Brenner

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Visualizing Life, Johnson,  1998 Selected text books, lab manuals, and internet sites

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Study of Life A. Science of Biology 1. Biology Today 2. Scientific Method 3. Six Themes of Biology 4. Five Characteristics of Life II. The Environment A. Ecosystems 1. Ecology and Ecosystems 2. Energy in Ecosystems 3. Cycles Within Ecosystems 4. Kinds of Ecosystems (Biomes) B. How Ecosystems Change 1. Interactions Within Ecosystems 2. Ecosystem Development and Change 3. Ecosystem Diversity C. Earth Under Stress: Environmental Problems and Solutions Major Assessments: Term Project 2nd Quarter: I. Study of Life (continued) B. Chemistry 1. Inorganic Chemistry 2. Organic Chemistry C. Cells 1. Water and the Cell 2. Membrane Structure and Function 3. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes 4. Organelle Structure and Function 5. Microscopy D. The Living Cell 1. How Cells Communicate 2. Diffusion 3. Osmosis 4. Facilitated Diffusion 5. Active Transport 6. Endocytosis and Exocytosis Major Assessments: Term Project, Midterm Exam

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3rd Quarter: I. Study of Life (continued) E. Energy and Life 1. Chemical Reactions in Living Things 2. Enzymes 3. ADP-ATP Cycle 4. Photosynthesis 5. Respiration III. Continuity of Life A. Cell Reproduction 1. Chromosome Structure 2. Mitosis and Cell Division 3. Cancer 4. Meiosis and Gamete Formation 5. Crossing-Over B. Genetics and Inheritance 1. History of Genetics (Mendel) 2. Genetic Crosses 3. Patterns of Inheritance 4. Human Genetic Disorders Major Assessments: Term Project 4th Quarter: III. Continuity of Life (continued) C. How Genes Work 1. DNA Structure and Function 2. DNA Replication 3. How Proteins Are Made (Transcription & Translation) 4. The Genetic Code 5. Regulating Gene Expression D. Gene Technology 1. Genetic Engineering 2. Advances in Agriculture and Medicine 3. Human Genome Project E. Evolution and Natural Selection 1. Charles Darwin 2. Evidence for Evolution 3. Natural Selection 4. Adaptation F. History of Life on Earth 1. Origin of Life 2. Evolutionary Relationships Between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes 3. Invasion of the Land 4. Vertebrate Evolution G. Human Evolution 1. Primates 2. Evolutionary Origins of Humans IV. Diversity of Life A. Classifying Living Things

1. Scientific Naming 2. Taxonomy 3. Six Kingdoms B. Bacteria and Viruses C. Protists D. Fungi and Plants E. Animal Kingdom 1. Arthropods 2. Fishes and Amphibians 3. Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals 4. Human Body Major Assessments: Term Project, Final Exam *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework



Biology Ms. DeVore

Level: Std

Texts/Instructional Materials: Holt Visualizing Life

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: A. Science of Biology B. Chemistry C. Cells D. The Living Cell E. Energy of Life *Assessment Tool: Portfolios Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics – The Cell Project Projects – The Cell Project Notebooks Open ended questions Co-operative learning Journal/Diaries Multiple-choice tests Essay test Matching tests Homework Labs ( Metric system labs, chemistry labs, microscope labs, and cell labs)

Class Participation 2nd Quarter: A. Cell Reproduction B. Genetics and Inheritance C. How Genes Work D. Gene Technology *Assessment Portfolios Rubrics Oral Presentation Rubric – Genetics Project Project – Genetics Project Notebooks Open-ended questions Co-operative Learning Open note tests and quizzes Journal/Diaries Multiple-choice tests Essay tests Midterm test Homework Class participation Labs ( Mitosis labs, Genetics Labs)

Points:

5

3rd Quarter: A. Evolution and Natural Selection B. History of Life on Earth C. Ecosystems D. How Ecosystems Change Portfolios Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics – Ecology Project Projects – Ecology Project Notebooks Role playing – Reenactment of the Scopes Trial Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Journal/Diaries Multiple- choice test Essay test Homework Class Participation

Lab (Biome labs, Evolution labs, and Ecology labs) 4th Quarter:

A. Earth Under Stress: Environmental Problems B. Classifying Living Things C. Bacteria and Viruses D. Protists E. Fungi F. Animal Kingdom

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics – Animal Kingdom Project Projects – Animal Kingdom Project Notebooks Open-ended questions Co-operative learning projects Journal/Diaries Multiple- choice exams Essay exams Homework Class Participation Labs (Classification labs and Microscope labs) Final Exam


Grading Policy:

Grade Calculations: Test & Quizzed 40 – 50 % Lab Reports 10 –15 % Homework, Projects 30 – 40 % and class participation Homework: Students are assigned a fair amount of homework in various forms, including textbook questions, worksheets, current events, critical thinking questions, etc. The homework assignments are meant to reinforce the important concepts in class and to prepare the students for the material that they will be responsible for on quizzes and tests. Homework is assigned every night of the week and occasionally on weekends. Homework must be handed in on time to receive full credit. All homework should have the student’s name, the date, the period the class meets, and the title of the assignment.

Course Name: Biology Teacher Name: Ms. Stukenborg

Level: Standard

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Holt Visualizing Life, Johnson, 1998. Holt Visualizing Life Teacher Resource Kit Teacher-created Laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and Internet sites used for reference and lessons Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I The Study of Life A. The Science of Biology a. Biology Today b. Science is a Search for Knowledge c. Studying Biology B. Discovering Life a. What is Life? b. Basic Chemistry c. Molecules of Life C. Cells a. At the Boundary of the Cell b. Membrane Architecture c. Inside the Cell D. The Living Cell a. How Cells Communicate b. Movement of Substances Into and Out of the Cells E. Energy and Life a. Cells and Chemistry b. Cells and Energy c. Photosynthesis d. Cellular Respiration Main Assessments: Science Fair Project Term Project 2nd Quarter: I Continuity of Life A. Cell Reproduction a. Chromosomes b. Mitosis and Cell Division c. How Gametes Form: Meiosis B. Genetics and Inheritance a. The Work of Gregor Mendel b. Patterns of Inheritance c. Human Genetic Disorders C. How Genes Work

a. Understanding DNA b. How Proteins are Made c. Regulating Gene Expression D. Gene Technology a. The Revolution in Genetics b. Transforming Agriculture c. Advances in Medicine Main Assessments: Science Fair Project Term Project 3rd Quarter: I Continuity of Life cont. A. Evolution and Natural Selection a. Charles Darwin b. The Evidence for Evolution c. Natural Selection B. History of Life on Earth a. Origin of Life b. Early Life in the Sea c. Invasions of the Land d. Parade of Vertebrates C. Human Evolution a. Primates b. Evolutionary Origins of Humans c. The First Humans II The Environment A. Ecosystems a. What is an Ecosystem? b. Cycles Within an Ecosystem c. Kinds of Ecosystems B. How Ecosystems Change a. Interactions Within Ecosystems b. Ecosystem Development and Change c. Main Assessments: Term Project 4th Quarter I The Environment cont. A. The Fragile Earth a. Planet Under Stress b. Meeting the Challenge c. Solving Environmental Problems II Diversity of Life A. Classifying Living Things a. The Need for Naming b. Classification: Organizing Life c. Six Kingdoms B. Bacteria and Viruses

a. Bacteria b. How Bacteria Affect Humans c. Viruses C. Protists a. What is a Protist b. Protist Diversity c. Deseases Caused by Protists D. Fungi and Blants Main Assessments: Science Fair Project Term Project Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will each have a point value. A student’s grade is determined by how many points he/she receives compared to the total possible points for the assignment. Their length, complexity and importance will determine the weight of each assignment. Tests: 100-200 points Quizzes: 25-100 points Term Project: 200 points Science Fair Project: Points vary by term Homework: 10-50 points Classwork: 10-100 points Laboratories: 50-100 points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade


BIOLOGY R. Whitehouse

Level: STAN

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Biology: Visualizing Life. Holt Selected Laboratory Manuals

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction to Life a. Defining life b. Testing for the truth c. Science and knowledge(methods of science) d. Basic chemistry e. Organic molecules f. Cells 1. Membrane 2. Organelles 3. Movement of substances 4. Communication 5. Cells and energy 6. Photosynthesis 7. Reproduction Major Assessments: 1. Chapter exams: Chapter One through Six (NOTE: exams contain objective items, essays and some open-ended questions). 2. Research, projects and quizzes on testing for the truth. 3. Laboratory activities in Measurement, Introductory Microscopy, and Chemistry 2nd Quarter: Continuity of Life a. Meiosis and gamete formation b. Mendel c. Patterns of inheritance d. Human genetic disorders e. Genes 1. DNA 2. Protein synthesis 3. Gene expression 4. Gene engineering in agriculture and medicine. Major Assessments 1. Chapter Exams: Chapter Seven through Nine. 2. Semester Exam 3. Laboratory activities in the Process of Science, Cell Reproduction, Genetics. 4. Semester exam 3rd Quarter:

The Evolution of Life a. Darwin b. Natural selection c. Origin of life d. Invasion of land, adaptation to land e. Vertebrate evolution 1. Bacteria, viruses, protists 2. Plants 3. Classification f. Animals 1. The animal body 2. Animal diversity: sponges, worms, mollusks, arthropods, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, bird, mammals. Major Assessments: 1. Chapter Exams: Ten through Twelve, Seventeen through Twenty-Two 2. Laboratory Activities in Natural selection, Animal Physiology, Evolution. 3. Research in Eugenics, and Environmental influences on Genetic Expression. 4th Quarter: Human Life a. Skeletal system b. Nervous system c. Endocrine system d. Circulation and respiration e. Digestion f. Immunity g. Behavior The Environment a. Ecosystems: types, cycles, b. Interactions within and between ecosystems c. Earth under stress: environmental problems and solutions Major Assessments: 1. Final exam 2. Chapter Exams: Chapters Thirteen through Sixteen, Twenty- Nine through Thirty-Five. 3. Laboratory Activities in Ecology, Human Systems, Behavior, Classification, Homeostasis. 4. Final exam

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects

Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Tableaus Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Norm reformed tests Presentations Video tapings FCA'S for long essays Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Internship Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework is a critical part of this course. It is assigned daily, including weekends. Students are penalized for missing or late home assignments. Satisfactory assignments will be used to supplement the student’s grade. Most of the grade will be derived from exams, quizzes and laboratory activities. Note that the Semester and Final Exam will count as twenty five percent of the grade.

Course Name:

Honors Biology

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Biology, Towle, © 1993 Modern Biology Teacher Resource Kit Teacher-created laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Biological Principles A. Biological Themes 1. The Scientific Method 2. The Seven major Themes of Biology 3. The Seven Characteristics of Life B. Chemistry 1. Composition of Matter 2. Mixtures 3. Acids, Bases, and pH 4. Energy C. Biochemistry 1. Compounds Important to Life a. Water b. Carbon Compounds 2. Organic Compounds a. Carbohydrates b. Lipids c. Proteins d. Nucleic Acids II. Cells A. Structure and Function of the Cells 1. Discovery of the Cell 2. Microscopes 3. The Cell Theory 4. Cell Diversity 5. Parts of the Cell 6. Multicellular Organization B. Homeostasis and Transport 1. Diffusion 2. Osmosis 3. Facilitated Diffusion 4. Active Transport 5. Gated Channels 6. Endocytosis and Exocytosis Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - Scientific Method, Designing of a Controlled Experiment, Sampling Techniques, etc. st *1 Quarter Assessment Tools:

Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Essays Research papers Presentations Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 2nd Quarter: II. Cells (continued) C. Photosynthesis and Respiration 1. Enzymes 2. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) 3. Photosynthesis a. Structure of the Chloroplast b. Light Dependent Reactions c. Light Independent Reactions d. C4 and CAM Pathways 4. Respiration a. Structure of the Mitochondrion b. Glycolysis c. Fermentation d. Aerobic Respiration D. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis 1. Structure of DNA 2. Replication of DNA 3. Structure of RNA 4. Transcription 5. Protein Structure 6. Codons and Anticodons 7. Translation E. Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis 1. Chromosome Structure 2. Chromosome Numbers 3. The Cell Cycle (Mitosis) 4. Meiosis 5. Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - Photosynthesis, Plant Structure and Function, etc. -Midterm Exam *2nd Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects

Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Essays Presentations Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 3rd Quarter: III. Genetics A. Fundamentals of Genetics 1. The Legacy of Gregor Mendel 2. Chromosomes and Genes 3. Genetic Crosses

IV.

B. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics 1. Mutation 2. Genetic Patterns 3. Human Genetics C. Gene Expression 1. Control of Gene Expression a. Gene Expression in Prokaryotes b. Gene Expression in Eukaryotes 2. Morphogenesis 3. Cancer D. DNA Technology 1. Genetic Engineering a. Manipulating Genes b. Transplanting Genes c. Expression of Cloned Genes 2. DNA Technology Techniques a. DNA Fingerprints b. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) c. The Human Genome Project 3. Practical Uses of DNA Technology a. Producing Pharmaceutical Products b. Genetically Engineered Vaccines c. Increasing Agricultural Yields d. Safety and Environmental Issues 4. Bioethics 5. Current Events Evolution A. Origin of Life 1. Spontaneous Generation

2. Origin of Life on Earth 3. The First Forms of Life B. Evolution: Evidence and Theory 1. Evidence of Evolution 2. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution 3. Patterns of Evolution C. Evolution: Speciation 1. Genetic Equilibrium 2. Disruption of Genetic Equilibrium 3. Formation of Species D. Human Evolution 1. The Study of Human Origins 2. Hominid Evolution E. Classification 1. History of Taxonomy 2. Modern Taxonomy 3. Six-Kingdom System Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - DNA Technology (Current Events) *3rd Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Essays Presentations Document Analysis Field Experience Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 4th Quarter: V. Ecology A. Biosphere and Biomes 1. Ecological Units 2. Terrestrial Biomes 3. Aquatic Biomes B. Ecosystems: Structure 1. The Structure of Ecosystems 2. Energy Flow 3. Biogeochemical Cycles C. Ecosystems: Relationships 1. Biotic Relationships 2. Rhythmic Patterns 3. Succession D. Populations

1. Population Growth Human Populations Overview of Anatomy and Physiology A. Invertebrates B. Vertebrates C. Human Biology Major Assignments: -Term Project - Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Anatomy and Physiology, etc. -Final Exam

2. VI.

*4th Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Essays Presentations Document Analysis Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range: Tests: 100 - 200 Points Quizzes: 25 - 100 Points Term Project: 200 Points Science Fair Project: Points vary by term Homework: 10 - 50 Points Classwork: 10 - 100 Points Laboratories: 50 - 100 Points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade


Honors Biology Mr. Croft

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Biology, Towle,  1993 Modern Biology Teacher Resource Kit Teacher-created laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Biological Principles A. Biological Themes 1. The Scientific Method 2. The Seven major Themes of Biology 3. The Seven Characteristics of Life B. Chemistry 1. Composition of Matter 2. Mixtures 3. Acids, Bases, and pH 4. Energy C. Biochemistry 1. Compounds Important to Life a. Water b. Carbon Compounds 2. Organic Compounds a. Carbohydrates b. Lipids c. Proteins d. Nucleic Acids II. Cells A. Structure and Function of the Cells 1. Discovery of the Cell 2. Microscopes 3. The Cell Theory 4. Cell Diversity 5. Parts of the Cell 6. Multicellular Organization B. Homeostasis and Transport 1. Diffusion 2. Osmosis 3. Facilitated Diffusion 4. Active Transport 5. Gated Channels 6. Endocytosis and Exocytosis Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - Scientific Method, Designing of a Controlled Experiment, Sampling Techniques, etc.

*1st Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Essays Research papers Presentations Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 2nd Quarter: II. Cells (continued) C. Photosynthesis and Respiration 1. Enzymes 2. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) 3. Photosynthesis a. Structure of the Chloroplast b. Light Dependent Reactions c. Light Independent Reactions d. C4 and CAM Pathways 4. Respiration a. Structure of the Mitochondrion b. Glycolysis c. Fermentation d. Aerobic Respiration D. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis 1. Structure of DNA 2. Replication of DNA 3. Structure of RNA 4. Transcription 5. Protein Structure 6. Codons and Anticodons 7. Translation E. Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis 1. Chromosome Structure 2. Chromosome Numbers 3. The Cell Cycle (Mitosis) 4. Meiosis 5. Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - Photosynthesis, Plant Structure and Function, etc. -Midterm Exam *2nd Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics

Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Essays Presentations Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 3rd Quarter: III. Genetics A. Fundamentals of Genetics 1. The Legacy of Gregor Mendel 2. Chromosomes and Genes 3. Genetic Crosses

IV.

B. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics 1. Mutation 2. Genetic Patterns 3. Human Genetics C. Gene Expression 1. Control of Gene Expression a. Gene Expression in Prokaryotes b. Gene Expression in Eukaryotes 2. Morphogenesis 3. Cancer D. DNA Technology 1. Genetic Engineering a. Manipulating Genes b. Transplanting Genes c. Expression of Cloned Genes 2. DNA Technology Techniques a. DNA Fingerprints b. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) c. The Human Genome Project 3. Practical Uses of DNA Technology a. Producing Pharmaceutical Products b. Genetically Engineered Vaccines c. Increasing Agricultural Yields d. Safety and Environmental Issues 4. Bioethics 5. Current Events Evolution A. Origin of Life

1. Spontaneous Generation 2. Origin of Life on Earth 3. The First Forms of Life B. Evolution: Evidence and Theory 1. Evidence of Evolution 2. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution 3. Patterns of Evolution C. Evolution: Speciation 1. Genetic Equilibrium 2. Disruption of Genetic Equilibrium 3. Formation of Species D. Human Evolution 1. The Study of Human Origins 2. Hominid Evolution E. Classification 1. History of Taxonomy 2. Modern Taxonomy 3. Six-Kingdom System Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - DNA Technology (Current Events) *3rd Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Essays Presentations Document Analysis Field Experience Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 4th Quarter: V. Ecology A. Biosphere and Biomes 1. Ecological Units 2. Terrestrial Biomes 3. Aquatic Biomes B. Ecosystems: Structure 1. The Structure of Ecosystems 2. Energy Flow 3. Biogeochemical Cycles C. Ecosystems: Relationships 1. Biotic Relationships 2. Rhythmic Patterns 3. Succession

D. Populations 1. Population Growth 2. Human Populations VI. Overview of Anatomy and Physiology A. Invertebrates B. Vertebrates C. Human Biology Major Assignments: -Term Project - Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Anatomy and Physiology, etc. -Final Exam *4th Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Essays Presentations Document Analysis Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range: Tests: 100 - 200 Points Quizzes: 25 - 100 Points Term Project: 200 Points Science Fair Project: Points vary by term Homework: 10 - 50 Points Classwork: 10 - 100 Points Laboratories: 50 - 100 Points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade


Biology Dr. Kellogg

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Biology, Ed. By Albert Towle

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction to Biology Science skills (Critical thinking, making hypotheses, graphing, etc.) Chemistry (Atoms, molecules, isotopes, bonding, energy) Chemistry of life (water, organic molecules, lipids, carbohydrates, proteins) Cells (organelles, structure, function) Homeostasis and transport (osmosis, diffusion, passive vs. active transport) Major Assesssments: Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Science Fair Components Formal Lab Reports Notebook Check In-class work (diagrams/modeling, graphing, etc.) 2nd Quarter:

Photosynthesis and respiration (Calvin cycle, glycolysis, Kreb’s cycle) Nucleic acids and protein synthesis (DNA, RNA, transcription, translation, protein synthesis) Chromosomes, mitosis, and meiosis (Cell cycle, phases of mitosis and meiosis, independent assortment, sexual vs. asexual reproduction) Fundamentals of genetics (Mendellian genetics, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, dominant, recessive, and codominant traits) Major Assesssments: Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Science Fair Components Formal Lab Reports Notebook Check In-class work (diagrams/modeling, graphing, etc.) Midterm

3rd Quarter:

Inheritance patterns and human genetics (mutations, sex determination, sex-linked traits, chromosome mapping, crossing over, pedigrees, genetic disorders) Gene expression (promoters, enhancers, homeotic genes, morphogenesis) Applied Genetics (controlled breeding, gene manipulation, genetic engineering, human genome project) Evolution (Redi, Spallanzini, Pasteur, organic chemistry of early Earth, simple prokaryotes) Evolution (evidence and theory, the history of life on Earth, fossils, Darwin, natural selection)

Major Assesssments: Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Formal Lab Reports Notebook Check In-class work (diagrams/modeling, graphing, etc.) Science Fair Project Due (Work on during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Terms) 4th Quarter:

Population Genetics (microevolution, genetic equilibrium, species concepts, and Hardy-Weinberg) Organismal development (Patterns of symmetry, structure of organisms) Taxonomy (History of taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, systems of classification, phylogeny) Biological diversity (microorganisms, plants and plant reproduction, invertebrates, and vertebrates) Ecology (Ecosystem structure and function, nutrient and energy cycles Major Assesssments: Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Formal Lab Reports Notebook Check In-class work (diagrams/modeling, graphing, etc.) Final

*Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Open ended questions Word problems Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Grading Policy: Grades in this course will be determined and recorded using a percent-based system, as per the student handbook. Although the grading for individual terms may vary, in general, your work and grades will be roughly divided as follows: 30-35% Tests 20-25% Homework 10-20% Quizzes 15-20% Lab Reports/Research Papers/Presentations 5-10% Notebook 5-10% Preparation and Participation Science Fair Projects: As part of this course, you will conduct an individual and/or group research project (Science Fair Projects). The completion of a Science Fair Project is required for all NQHS students enrolled in Honors and/or advanced science courses. Expect to be responsible for researching and presenting some relevant topic to your classmates. Although some time will be given in class to work on these projects, it is expected that you will go well beyond the minimal amount of time provided for this work within class. Tests: Tests will be given periodically, typically one test every 1-2 weeks. Tests will include materials recently covered in class, but may also ask you to draw connections between this material and new information. These tests may include matching, multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Tests will typically be worth 100 points. Lab Reports/Research Papers/Presentations: Throughout the course of the year you will be required to present work indicating your ability to gather information, make direct observations, analyze data, organize ideas, and make informed decisions. You will be expected over time to improve your ability to present information in a coherent and logical manner, both orally and in writing. This will be accomplished through a variety of means, including research projects, papers, laboratory work and reports, and oral presentations. While the points assigned to this work will vary from among assignments, each of these assignments will typically be worth between 30-100 points. Homework and Quizzes: Homework and quizzes will be given on a regular basis. It is expected that all homework will be completed on the date it is due. Note: Even if homework in not collected, you are still responsible for the work. Any homework not collected on the day that it is due should be kept in your notebook for future reference, and will be graded as part of part of your notebook grade. Individual homework and quizzes will typically be worth 10-25 points. Warning: It is expected that you will come to class prepared. Quizzes may be given without prior notice. Notebooks: In this class you are expected to bring and use a three-ring binder to organize your notes, homework assignments, and extra materials handed out in class. This notebook will be turned in and graded at the end of each term. Notebooks are worth 10 percent of your term grade. Preparation and Participation: It is expected that all persons in the class will come to class prepared and ready to participate. Specifically, this means that you will: -arrive in class on time (before the bell rings) -bring all materials necessary for class each day (i.e. your notebook, notes, a writing utensil, and any work assigned for the day.)

-contribute to a productive learning environment (i.e. pay attention to what the class is discussing; be prepared to provide answers and feedback) -be respectful of others (this includes using socially acceptable language) Note: If necessary, participation grades may include periodic "spot checks" in which you will be given points for presenting (showing me) your notes, textbook, completed homework, writing utensil, etc.

Course Name: Honors Biology Teacher Name: Ms. Stukenborg

Level: Honors

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Biology, Towle. 1993 Modern Biology Teacher Resource Kit Teacher-created Laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and Internet sites used for reference and lessons Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I Biological Principles A. Biological Themes a. Themes in Biology b. The World of Biology B. Biological Processes a. Scientific Method b. Tools and Techniques C. Chemistry a. Composition of Matter b. Mixtures c. Energy D. Biochemistry a. Compounds Important to Life b. Organic Compounds II Cells A. Structure and Function of the Cell a. History of Cytology/Cell Theory b. Parts of the Cell c. Multicellular Organization B. Homeostasis and Transport a. Diffusion and Osmosis b. Other Kinds of Transport Main Assessments: Science Fair Project Term Project 2nd Quarter: I Cells Continued A. Photosynthesis and Respiration a. The Need for Energy b. Photosynthesis c. Respiration B. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis a. DNA b. RNA C. Cellular Reproduction

II

a. Chromosomes b. Mitosis c. Meiosis Genetics A. Fundamentals of Genetics a. Gregor Mendel b. Genetic Crosses B. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics a. Mutation b. Genetic Patterns c. Human Genetics C. Gene Expression a. Control of Gene Expression b. Morphogenesis

D. Applied Genetics a. Controlling Breeding b. Manipulating Genes c. Cloning d. Ethical Issues Main Assessments: Science Fair Project Term Project 3rd Quarter: I Evolution A. The Origins of Life a. Spontaneous Generation b. Origin of Life on Earth c. First Forms of Life B. Evolutionary Evidence and Theory a. Evidence of Evolution b. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution c. Patterns of Evolution C. Evolution and Speciation a. Genetic Equilibrium b. Disruption of Genetic Equilibrium c. Formation of Species D. Human Origins a. The Study of Human Origins b. Hominid Evolution E. Classification a. Taxonomy b. Modern Taxonomy II Ecology A. The Biosphere and Biomes a. Ecological Units b. Terrestrial/Aquatic Biomes

B. Ecosystems: Structure a. Structure of an Ecosystem b. Energy Flow c. Biogeochemical Cycles C. Ecosystems: Relationships a. Biotic Relationships b. Rhythmic Patterns c. Succession D. Populations a. Population Growth b. Human Populations Main Assessments: Science Fair Project Term Project 4th Quarter I Microorganisms A. Viruses B. Bacteria C. Protozoan D. Algae E. Fungi II Plants A. Structure and Function B. Reproduction III Anatomy and Physiology A. Invertebrates B. Vertebrates C. Human Main Assessments: Science Fair Project Term Project Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will each have a point value. A student’s grade is determined by how many points he/she receives compared to the total possible points for the assignment. Their length, complexity and importance will determine the weight of each assignment. Tests: 100-200 points Quizzes: 25-100 points Term Project: 200 points Science Fair Project: Points vary by term Homework: 10-50 points Classwork: 10-100 points Laboratories: 50-100 points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade


BIOLOGY R. WHITEHOUSE

Level: HONORS

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Biology: Holt Selected Laboratory Manuals

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Biological Principles a. Biological Themes b. Scientific Method c. Chemistry and Biochemistry Cell Biology a. Structure and Function b. Transport and Homeostasis c. Light Energy d. Cell Respiration e. Cell Reproduction Major assessments: 1. Chapter Exams: Chapter One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six. (NOTE: Chapter exams contain objective questions, essays from the text, and open-ended and critical thinking questions). 2. Laboratory Exercises: The Process of Science, Introductory Microscopy, Cell Biology. 3. Science fair Topic selection and Discussions. 2nd Quarter: Genetics a. Introduction to genetics b. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis c. Genetic Expression d. Human Genetics e. DNA – Biotechnology Major Assessments: 1. Chapter exams: Chapter Six, Seven, Eight, nine, Ten, Eleven 2. Semester Exam 3. Science Fair research and experimental design 4. Laboratory activities in genetics, photosynthesis and respiration. 3rd Quarter: Evolution a. Origin of Life b. Evidence of Evolution c. Evolution of Populations and Humans

d. Classification

Microorganisms a. Bacteria b. Viruses c.Protozoa d. Algae e. Fungi Invertebrates a. Introduction to Animals b. Sponges and Cnidarians c. Worms d. Mollusks and Annelids e. Arthropods f. Insects g. Echinoderms Vertebrates a. An Overview b. Fish c. Amphibians d. Reptiles e. Birds f. Mammals Major Assessments: 1. Chapter Exams: Chapter Twelve, Thirteen, Fourteen, Eight, Fourteen, Sixteen, Seventeen, Nineteen. 2. Science Fair presentation. 3. Laboratory Activities in genetic variation, pedigrees, classification. 4th Quarter: Ecology a. Concepts in Ecology b. Populations c. Community in Context d. Ecosystems e. The Environment The Human Body Systems a. Homeostasis b. Skeletal, Muscular, Integumentary c. Circulatory, Respiratory d. Immune System e. Digestive, Excretory f. Nervous g. Endocrine

h. Reproductive Major assessments: 1. Chapter Exams: Chapter Forty-Six, Eighteen, Forty-Three, Fifty, Fifty-One, Forty-nine. 2. Final Exam 3. Laboratory Exercises in Behavior, Nutrition, Human Systems, and Homeostasis.

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Most of the student’s grade is determined by exams and laboratory activities. A portfolio will be used to evaluate progress at the end of each semester. A Science Fair or approved research Project is required. Homework occurs with weekly planning and completion is required before each exam. Students are penalized for late or missing assignments.

Course Name:

Advanced Biology

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Main Text Campbell. Mitchell. Reece. 1997. Biology Concepts and Connections California: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Reference Texts Campbell, Neil A and Jane B Reece 2001. Teachers Guide Essential Biology California: Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Miller and Levine. 2002 Biology New Jersey: Prentice Hall Morgan, Judith and Eloise Brown Carter. 1999. Investigating Biology New Jersey: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Nebel,J Bernard and Richard T Wright. 1998. Environmental Science New Jersey: Simon and Schuster/A Viacom Company Publications Environment National Geographic National Wildlife Scientific American

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Biological Principles A. Biological Themes B. Biological Processes C. Processes and Methods D. Biological Tools and Techniques II. Ecology A. Biosphere and Biomes 1. Terrestrial Biomes 2. Aquatic Biomes B. Ecosystems: Structure C. Ecosystems: Relationships 1. Biotic Relationships 2. Rhythmic Patterns 1. Succession D. Population 1. Population Growth 2. Human Population Major Assessments: Term Paper, Tests, Labs, Homework

2nd Quarter: III. Chemistry A. Inorganic Chemistry B. Composition of Matter D. Energy E. Biochemistry F. Compounds Important to Life G. Organic Compounds IV. Cells A. Structure and Function of the Cells 1. Intro to cells 2. Parts of the Cell 3. Multicellular Organization B. Homeostasis and Transport 1. Diffusion and Osmosis 2. Other kinds of Transport Major Assessments: Science Fair Project, Midterm Exam, Tests, Labs, Homework 3rd Quarter: IV. Cells (continued) A. Photosynthesis and Respiration 1. Need for energy 2. Photosynthesis 3. Respiration B. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis 1. DNA 2. RNA 3. Protein Synthesis C. Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis 1. Chromosomes 2. Mitosis 3. Meiosis Major Assessments: Science Fair Project, Labs, Tests, Homework 4th Quarter: V. Genetics A. Fundamentals of Genetics 1. Legacy of Gregor Mendel 2. Genetic Crosses B. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics 1. Mutation 2. Genetic Patterns 3. Human Genetics C. Gene Expression 2. Control of Gene Expression 3. Morphogenesis D. Applied Genetics 1. Controlled Breeding VI. Evolution

A. B. C. D. E.

Origin of Life Evolution: Evidence and Theory Evolution: Speciation Human Evolution Classification 1. Modern Taxonomy 2. Six-kingdom system VII. Microorganisms A. Viruses B. Bacteria C. Protozoans D. Algae E. Fungi VIII. Plants A. Plant Structure and Function IX. Plant Reproduction X. Invertebrates A. Summary and examples XI. Vertebrates A. Summary and Examples XII. Summary of Human Biology A. Skeletal Muscular and Integumentary Systems B. Digestive System C. Respiratory D. Circulatory Major Assessments: Term Paper, Final Exam, Tests, Labs, Homework *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Lab practical Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Grading is based on a point system. The student’s score is calculated by adding the number of points accumulated each term, and then dividing by the total number of points possible. The number of points for each assignment is based on the length, involvement, and complexity. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range: Tests: 50 – 100 Points Quizzes: 15 – 30 Points Laboratories: 20 – 25 Points Homework: 10 – 50 Points Term Projects: 100 – 200 Points Class work: 10 – 100 Points Class Prep and Participation: 20 – 100 Points Science Fair Projects: points vary by term Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade


Advanced Biology Mr. Brenner

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Main Text Campbell. Mitchell. Reece. 1997. Biology Concepts and Connections California: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Reference Texts Campbell, Neil A and Jane B Reece 2001. Teachers Guide Essential Biology California: Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Miller and Levine. 2002 Biology New Jersey: Prentice Hall Morgan, Judith and Eloise Brown Carter. 1999. Investigating Biology New Jersey: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Nebel,J Bernard and Richard T Wright. 1998. Environmental Science New Jersey: Simon and Schuster/A Viacom Company Publications Environment National Geographic National Wildlife Scientific American

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Biological Principles A. Biological Themes B. Biological Processes C. Processes and Methods D. Biological Tools and Techniques II. Ecology A. Biosphere and Biomes 1. Terrestrial Biomes 2. Aquatic Biomes B. Ecosystems: Structure C. Ecosystems: Relationships 1. Biotic Relationships 2. Rhythmic Patterns 1. Succession D. Population 1. Population Growth 2. Human Population

Major Assessments: Term Paper, Tests, Labs, Homework 2nd Quarter: III. Chemistry A. Inorganic Chemistry B. Composition of Matter D. Energy E. Biochemistry F. Compounds Important to Life G. Organic Compounds IV. Cells A. Structure and Function of the Cells 1. Intro to cells 2. Parts of the Cell 3. Multicellular Organization B. Homeostasis and Transport 1. Diffusion and Osmosis 2. Other kinds of Transport Major Assessments: Science Fair Project, Midterm Exam, Tests, Labs, Homework 3rd Quarter: IV. Cells (continued) A. Photosynthesis and Respiration 1. Need for energy 2. Photosynthesis 3. Respiration B. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis 1. DNA 2. RNA 3. Protein Synthesis C. Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis 1. Chromosomes 2. Mitosis 3. Meiosis Major Assessments: Science Fair Project, Labs, Tests, Homework 4th Quarter: V. Genetics A. Fundamentals of Genetics 1. Legacy of Gregor Mendel 2. Genetic Crosses B. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics 1. Mutation 2. Genetic Patterns 3. Human Genetics C. Gene Expression 2. Control of Gene Expression 3. Morphogenesis D. Applied Genetics 1. Controlled Breeding

VI.

Evolution A. Origin of Life B. Evolution: Evidence and Theory C. Evolution: Speciation D. Human Evolution E. Classification 1. Modern Taxonomy 2. Six-kingdom system VII. Microorganisms A. Viruses B. Bacteria C. Protozoans D. Algae E. Fungi VIII. Plants A. Plant Structure and Function IX. Plant Reproduction X. Invertebrates A. Summary and examples XI. Vertebrates A. Summary and Examples XII. Summary of Human Biology A. Skeletal Muscular and Integumentary Systems B. Digestive System C. Respiratory D. Circulatory Major Assessments: Term Paper, Final Exam, Tests, Labs, Homework *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Lab practical Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Grading Policy: Grading is based on a point system. The student’s score is calculated by adding the number of points accumulated each term, and then dividing by the total number of points possible. The number of points for each assignment is based on the length, involvement, and complexity. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range: Tests: 50 – 100 Points Quizzes: 15 – 30 Points Laboratories: 20 – 25 Points Homework: 10 – 50 Points Term Projects: 100 – 200 Points Class work: 10 – 100 Points Class Prep and Participation: 20 – 100 Points Science Fair Projects: points vary by term Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade


Advanced Placement Biology Mr. Croft

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Biology, Curtis and Barnes, 5th Edition A.P. Biology Reference Material and Resources from The College Board Teacher-created laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Molecules and Cells A. Chemistry of Life 1. Water 2. Organic Molecules in Organisms 3. Free Energy Changes 4. Enzymes B. Cells 1. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells 2. Membranes 3. Subcellular Organization 4. Cell Cycle and Its Regulation Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - Plant Structure and Function & Flowering Plants st *1 Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions) Essays Research papers Presentations Document Analysis Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 2nd Quarter: C. Cellular Energetics 1. Coupled Reactions 2. Fermentation and Cellular Respiration 3. Photosynthesis II. Heredity and Evolution A. Heredity

1. Meiosis and Gametogenesis 2. Eukaryotic Chromosomes 3. Inheritance Patterns Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - The Plant Body and Its Development -Midterm Exam nd *2 Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions) Essays Presentations Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 3rd Quarter: B. Molecular Genetics 1. RNA and DNA Structure and Function 2. Gene Regulation 3. Mutation 4. Viral Structure and Replication 5. Nucleic Acid Technology and Applications C. Evolutionary Biology 1. Early Evolution of Life 2. Evidence for Evolution 3. Mechanisms of Evolution III. Organisms and Populations A. Diversity of Organisms 1. Evolutionary Patterns 2. Survey of the Diversity of Life Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - Transport Processes in Plants & Plant Responses and the Regulation of Growth *3rd Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects

Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions) Essays Presentations Document Analysis Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 4th Quarter: A. Diversity of Organisms (continued) 3. Phylogenetic Classification 4. Evolutionary Relationships B. Structure and Function of Plants and Animals 1. Reproduction, Growth, and Development 2. Structural, Physiological, and Behavioral Adaptations 3. Response to the Environment C. Ecology 1. Population Dynamics 2. Communities and Ecosystems 3. Global Issues Major Assignments: -Term Project - Anatomy and Physiology *Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions) Essays Research papers Presentations Document Analysis Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range: Tests: 100 - 200 Points Quizzes: 25 - 100 Points Term Project: 300 - 400 Points Science Fair Project: Points vary by term Homework: 10 - 50 Points Classwork: 10 - 100 Points Laboratories: 50 - 100 Points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade


Advanced Biology Mrs. Mc Grory

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Main Text Campbell. Mitchell. Reece. 1997. Biology Concepts and Connections California: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Reference Texts Campbell, Neil A and Jane B Reece 2001. Teachers Guide Essential Biology California: Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. 1993. Modern Biology Texas: Hartcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishing Company Publications Science News National Geographic Scientific American

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Biological Principles A. Biological Themes B. Biological Processes C. Processes and Methods D. Biological Tools and Techniques II. Ecology A. Biosphere and Biomes 1. Terrestrial Biomes 2. Aquatic Biomes B. Ecosystems: Structure C. Ecosystems: Relationships 1. Biotic Relationships 2. Rhythmic Patterns 1. Succession D. Population 1. Population Growth 2. Human Population Major Assessments: Ecology Presentation, Tests, Vocabulary Quizzes, Labs, Homework, Notebook 2nd Quarter: III. Chemistry A. Inorganic Chemistry B. Composition of Matter D. Energy

IV.

E. F. G. Cells A.

Biochemistry Compounds Important to Life Organic Compounds

Structure and Function of the Cells 1. Intro to cells 2. Parts of the Cell 3. Multicellular Organization B. Homeostasis and Transport 1. Diffusion and Osmosis 2. Other kinds of Transport Major Assessments: Science Fair Project Report, Midterm Exam, Tests, Vocabulary Quizzes labs, Homework, Notebook, Labs 3rd Quarter: IV. Cells (continued) A. Photosynthesis and Respiration 1. Need for energy 2. Photosynthesis 3. Respiration B. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis 1. DNA 2. RNA 3. Protein Synthesis C. Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis 1. Chromosomes 2. Mitosis 3. Meiosis Major Assessments: Completed Science Fair Project including a class presentation, Labs, Tests, Homework, Vocabulary Quizzes, Notebook 4th Quarter: V. Genetics A. Fundamentals of Genetics 1. Legacy of Gregor Mendel 2. Genetic Crosses B. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics 1. Mutation 2. Genetic Patterns 3. Human Genetics C. Gene Expression 2. Control of Gene Expression 3. Morphogenesis D. Applied Genetics 1. Controlled Breeding VI. Evolution

A. B. C. D. E.

Origin of Life Evolution: Evidence and Theory Evolution: Speciation Human Evolution Classification 1. Modern Taxonomy 2. Six-kingdom system Major Assessments:, Final Exam, Tests, Vocabulary Quizzes, Labs, Homework, Notebook *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: a. 50% of the grade is based on the average of quiz and test scores; the other 50% is based on labs, homework, notebook, class participation and conduct. b. I grade using a point system.

Course Name:

Advanced Placement Biology

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Biology, Curtis and Barnes, 5th Edition A.P. Biology Reference Material and Resources from The College Board Teacher-created laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Molecules and Cells A. Chemistry of Life 1. Water 2. Organic Molecules in Organisms 3. Free Energy Changes 4. Enzymes B. Cells 1. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells 2. Membranes 3. Subcellular Organization 4. Cell Cycle and Its Regulation Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - Plant Structure and Function & Flowering Plants st *1 Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions) Essays Research papers Presentations Document Analysis Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 2nd Quarter: C. Cellular Energetics 1. Coupled Reactions 2. Fermentation and Cellular Respiration 3. Photosynthesis II. Heredity and Evolution A. Heredity 1. Meiosis and Gametogenesis

2. Eukaryotic Chromosomes 3. Inheritance Patterns Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - The Plant Body and Its Development -Midterm Exam *2nd Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions) Essays Presentations Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 3rd Quarter: B. Molecular Genetics 1. RNA and DNA Structure and Function 2. Gene Regulation 3. Mutation 4. Viral Structure and Replication 5. Nucleic Acid Technology and Applications C. Evolutionary Biology 1. Early Evolution of Life 2. Evidence for Evolution 3. Mechanisms of Evolution III. Organisms and Populations A. Diversity of Organisms 1. Evolutionary Patterns 2. Survey of the Diversity of Life Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project -Term Project - Transport Processes in Plants & Plant Responses and the Regulation of Growth rd *3 Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions)

Essays Presentations Document Analysis Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 4th Quarter: A. Diversity of Organisms (continued) 3. Phylogenetic Classification 4. Evolutionary Relationships B. Structure and Function of Plants and Animals 1. Reproduction, Growth, and Development 2. Structural, Physiological, and Behavioral Adaptations 3. Response to the Environment C. Ecology 1. Population Dynamics 2. Communities and Ecosystems 3. Global Issues Major Assignments: -Term Project - Anatomy and Physiology *Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions) Essays Research papers Presentations Document Analysis Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range: Tests: 100 - 200 Points Quizzes: 25 - 100 Points Term Project: 300 - 400 Points Science Fair Project: Points vary by term Homework: 10 - 50 Points Classwork: 10 - 100 Points Laboratories: 50 - 100 Points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade

Course Name:

AP Environmental Science

Level: AP

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Miller: Living in the Environment. Enger: Field and Laboratory Activities Advanced placement courses follow the curricula determined by The College Board. They are designed to be equivalent to an introductory college course. Students who take these courses must demonstrate that they have met grade 11 and grade 12 Learning Standards in the domain of science covered by the course.

Major Topics: Interdependence of Earth’s Systems: fundamental Principles and Concepts Human Population Dynamics Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources: Distribution, Ownership, Use, and Degradation Environmental Quality Global Changes and Their Consequences Environment and Society: Trade-Offs and Decision Making

APES COURSE OUTLINE. Revised Sept 2001 [] Indicates chapters in Miller-11th edition

1. Interdependence: Fundamental Principles and Concepts (25%). AP Outline: A. The Flow of Energy [Chapter 3] 1. Forms and quality of energy. 2. Energy units and measurement 3. Sources and sinks, conversions B. The Cycling of Matter [Chapter 5] 1. Water 2. Carbon 3. Major nutrients a. Nitrogen b. Phosphorus 4. Difference between cycling of major and trace elements C. The Solid Earth [Chapter 6: 6.1, 6.2; Ch. 14: 14.1] 1. Earth history and the geologic time scale 2. Earth dynamics: plate tectonics, volcanism, and the rock cycle and soil formation. D. The Atmosphere [Chapter 7: 7.1;Ch. 18: 18.1] 1. Atmospheric history: origin, evolution, composition, and structure. 2. Atmospheric dynamics: weather and climate. E. The Biosphere [Ch. 4,6,7,8,9,10]

1.organisms: adaptations to their environments 2.populations and communities: exponential growth, carrying capacity 3. Ecosystems and change: biomass, energy transfer, and succession 4. Evolution of life: natural selection, extinction.

2. Human Population Dynamics (10%) AP OUTLINE: A. History and Global Distribution. [Chapter11, 10] {11, 12} 1. Numbers 2.demographics such as birthrates and death rates 3. Patterns of resource utilization B. Carrying Capacity- Local, Regional, Global C. Cultural and Economical Influences

3. Renewable, Nonrenewable Resources (15%) AP OUTLINE: A. Water [Chapter 13] 1. Fresh: agricultural, industrial, domestic 2. Oceans: fisheries, industrial B. Minerals [Chapter 14] {20} C. Soils [Ch.14]{20} 1. Soil types 2. Erosion and conservation D. Biological [Ch. 12] 1. Natural areas 2. Genetic diversity Ch. 4 review 3. Food and other agricultural products E. Energy [Ch. 15, 16] 1. Conventional sources 2. Alternative sources F. Land *see other sections 1. Residential and commercial 2. Agricultural and forestry 3. Recreational and wilderness 4. Environmental Quality (20-25%) AP OUTLINE: A. Air/Water/Soil [Ch. 18,19,20,21,17,22] 1. Major pollutants a. Types, such as SO2,NOx, and pesticides B, thermal pollution c. Measurements and units of measure such as ppm, pH, ug/L d. Point and nonpoint sources (domestic, industrial, agricultural) 2. Effects of pollutants on: a. Aquatic systems b. Vegetation c. Natural features, buildings, and structures d. Wildlife

3. Pollution reduction, remediation, and control B. Solid Waste 1. Types, sources, amounts 2. Current disposal methods and their limitations 3. Alternative practices in solid waste management C. Impact on Human Health 1. Agents: chemical and biological 2. Effects: acute and chronic, dose response relationships 3. Relative risks: evaluation and response 5. Global Changes (15-20%) AP OUTLINE: A. First Order Effects (changes) [To be covered by student essays] 1. Atmosphere: CO2, CH4, stratospheric O3 [See Ch 23,24,25] 2. Oceans: surface temps, currents. 3. Biota: habitat destruction, introduced exotics, over harvesting B. Higher Order Interactions (consequences) 1.Atmosphere: global warming, increasing ultraviolet radiation 2. Oceans: increasing sea level, long term climate change, impact on El Nino

Syllabus(subject to change):

1st Quarter: Major Assessments: Miller: Chapters One, Three, Five, Six, and Seve 1. Lab 1A: Introduction to Experimental Design 2. Seminar Presentations 3. Introduction to Science Fair Projects 4. Exams on readings. 2nd Quarter: Major Assessments: Miller: Chapters Four, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven. 1. Ecosystem, Aquatic ecology Seminars 2. Field Work and Laboratory Assignments 3. Science fair topic discussion and research 4. Ecosystems paper 5. Semester exam 3rd Quarter: Major assessments: Miller: Chapters Fifteen, Sixteen, Seventeen, Nineteen, Twenty, Twenty-One, Twenty-Three, Twenty-Four, Twenty-Five.

1. Laboratory Investigations on Pollution, Energy, and Population 2. In school and take-home exams

3. Science Fair Participation 4th Quarter: Major assessments: Miller: chapters Twenty-Six, Twelve, Thirteen, Twenty-Two, Twenty -Eight, Twenty-Nine, Twenty-seven. Note: All relevant chapters in the text will be completed. 1. Portfolio is due 2. Laboratory activities in Stream Ecology, Soil, Geology, Acid deposition, and Global Warming. 3. AP Exam preparation 4. Seminars on Global warming, Ozone thinning, Acid deposition. *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Exams and Laboratory grades make up most of the student evaluation. Homework is only occasionally assigned, but readings are assigned for exams and seminars. The student is expected to do the readings before the exams and seminars are scheduled. Approximately seven to ten hours per week is planned for this. (Note: the AP Board recommends two hours of home preparation for each hour of class.) The student is expected to take the AP Exam. Failure to prepare and complete the exam will result in grade deductions as well as other penalties.


AP Environmental Science R. Whitehouse

Level: AP

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Miller: Living in the Environment. Enger: Field and Laboratory Activities Advanced placement courses follow the curricula determined by The College Board. They are designed to be equivalent to an introductory college course. Students who take these courses must demonstrate that they have met grade 11 and grade 12 Learning Standards in the domain of science covered by the course.

Major Topics: Interdependence of Earth’s Systems: fundamental Principles and Concepts Human Population Dynamics Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources: Distribution, Ownership, Use, and Degradation Environmental Quality Global Changes and Their Consequences Environment and Society: Trade-Offs and Decision Making

APES COURSE OUTLINE. Revised Sept 2001 [] Indicates chapters in Miller-11th edition

1. Interdependence: Fundamental Principles and Concepts (25%). AP Outline: A. The Flow of Energy [Chapter 3] 1. Forms and quality of energy. 2. Energy units and measurement 3. Sources and sinks, conversions B. The Cycling of Matter [Chapter 5] 1. Water 2. Carbon 3. Major nutrients a. Nitrogen b. Phosphorus 4. Difference between cycling of major and trace elements C. The Solid Earth [Chapter 6: 6.1, 6.2; Ch. 14: 14.1] 1. Earth history and the geologic time scale 2. Earth dynamics: plate tectonics, volcanism, and the rock cycle and soil formation. D. The Atmosphere [Chapter 7: 7.1;Ch. 18: 18.1] 1. Atmospheric history: origin, evolution, composition, and structure. 2. Atmospheric dynamics: weather and climate.

E. The Biosphere [Ch. 4,6,7,8,9,10] 1.organisms: adaptations to their environments 2.populations and communities: exponential growth, carrying capacity 3. Ecosystems and change: biomass, energy transfer, and succession 4. Evolution of life: natural selection, extinction.

2. Human Population Dynamics (10%) AP OUTLINE: A. History and Global Distribution. [Chapter11, 10] {11, 12} 1. Numbers 2.demographics such as birthrates and death rates 3. Patterns of resource utilization B. Carrying Capacity- Local, Regional, Global C. Cultural and Economical Influences

3. Renewable, Nonrenewable Resources (15%) AP OUTLINE: A. Water [Chapter 13] 1. Fresh: agricultural, industrial, domestic 2. Oceans: fisheries, industrial B. Minerals [Chapter 14] {20} C. Soils [Ch.14]{20} 1. Soil types 2. Erosion and conservation D. Biological [Ch. 12] 1. Natural areas 2. Genetic diversity Ch. 4 review 3. Food and other agricultural products E. Energy [Ch. 15, 16] 1. Conventional sources 2. Alternative sources F. Land *see other sections 1. Residential and commercial 2. Agricultural and forestry 3. Recreational and wilderness 4. Environmental Quality (20-25%) AP OUTLINE: A. Air/Water/Soil [Ch. 18,19,20,21,17,22] 1. Major pollutants a. Types, such as SO2,NOx, and pesticides B, thermal pollution c. Measurements and units of measure such as ppm, pH, ug/L d. Point and nonpoint sources (domestic, industrial, agricultural) 2. Effects of pollutants on: a. Aquatic systems b. Vegetation c. Natural features, buildings, and structures

d. Wildlife 3. Pollution reduction, remediation, and control B. Solid Waste 1. Types, sources, amounts 2. Current disposal methods and their limitations 3. Alternative practices in solid waste management C. Impact on Human Health 1. Agents: chemical and biological 2. Effects: acute and chronic, dose response relationships 3. Relative risks: evaluation and response 5. Global Changes (15-20%) AP OUTLINE: A. First Order Effects (changes) [To be covered by student essays] 1. Atmosphere: CO2, CH4, stratospheric O3 [See Ch 23,24,25] 2. Oceans: surface temps, currents. 3. Biota: habitat destruction, introduced exotics, over harvesting B. Higher Order Interactions (consequences) 1.Atmosphere: global warming, increasing ultraviolet radiation 2. Oceans: increasing sea level, long term climate change, impact on El Nino

Syllabus(subject to change):

1st Quarter: Major Assessments: Miller: Chapters One, Three, Five, Six, and Seve 1. Lab 1A: Introduction to Experimental Design 2. Seminar Presentations 3. Introduction to Science Fair Projects 4. Exams on readings. 2nd Quarter: Major Assessments: Miller: Chapters Four, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven. 1. Ecosystem, Aquatic ecology Seminars 2. Field Work and Laboratory Assignments 3. Science fair topic discussion and research 4. Ecosystems paper 5. Semester exam 3rd Quarter: Major assessments: Miller: Chapters Fifteen, Sixteen, Seventeen, Nineteen, Twenty, Twenty-One, Twenty-Three, Twenty-Four, Twenty-Five.

1. Laboratory Investigations on Pollution, Energy, and Population

2. In school and take-home exams 3. Science Fair Participation 4th Quarter: Major assessments: Miller: chapters Twenty-Six, Twelve, Thirteen, Twenty-Two, Twenty -Eight, Twenty-Nine, Twenty-seven. Note: All relevant chapters in the text will be completed. 1. Portfolio is due 2. Laboratory activities in Stream Ecology, Soil, Geology, Acid deposition, and Global Warming. 3. AP Exam preparation 4. Seminars on Global warming, Ozone thinning, Acid deposition. *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Exams and Laboratory grades make up most of the student evaluation. Homework is only occasionally assigned, but readings are assigned for exams and seminars. The student is expected to do the readings before the exams and seminars are scheduled. Approximately seven to ten hours per week is planned for this. (Note: the AP Board recommends two hours of home preparation for each hour of class.) The student is expected to take the AP Exam. Failure to prepare and complete the exam will result in grade deductions as well as other penalties.

Course Name:

Exploring Biology

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Biology: An Everyday Experience, Kaskel et al, © 2003. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Selected text books, lab manuals, and internet sites

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Introduction to Biology A. Biology in Use 1. Definition of Biology 2. Who uses Biology? 3. Safety in the Lab 4. Measurements in Biology 5. Tools of Biology B. Solving Problems/Experiments 1. Define the Problem 2. Hypothesis and Experiment 3. Results and Conclusion II. Ecosystems A. Definition B. Abiotic Components 1. Soil and the Nitrogen Cycle 2. Water 3. Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Cycle 4. Energy C. Succession 1. Definition 2. Land Communities 3. Water Communities III. Populations A. Definition B. Size and Arrangement C. Changes in Populations IV. Ecological Problems A. Environmental Damage 1. Air Pollution 2. Acid Rain 3. Soil Pollution 4. Water Pollution B. Damage to Humans 1. Problems for m air and water pollution 2. Possible Solutions to Pollution Problems

V.

Chemistry of the Body

5

A. Definition of concepts, matter, and energy B. Composition of matter: atoms and energy C. How matter is combined: molecules and mixtures D. Chemical bonds E. Inorganic compounds F. Organic compounds Major Assignment: Paper on Environmental Issue 1st Quarter Assessment Tools: Portfolio Notebook Work Sheets Current Events Exams (Multiple choice and Short answer/Essay) Homework Class Participation Rubrics Teacher observations Attendance 2nd Term VI.

The Cell: Structure, Function and Life Processes A. Living Organisms and Their Structure 1. Life Processes 2. What does it mean to be alive? 3. Cell Structures and Function B. Processes and Cell Variation 1. Diffusion 2. Osmosis 3. Organization 4. Photosynthesis 5. Respiration 6. Cell Reproduction a. Mitosis b. Meiosis

Major Assignment: Midterm 2nd Quarter Assessment Tools: Portfolios Notebooks Work sheets Current events Exams ( Multiple choice and Short answer/Essay) Homework Attendance/class participation Teacher observations Midterm Labs/Demonstrations 3rd Quarter

VI.

VII.

VIII.

IX.

X.

XI.

The Human Genome A. DNA and RNA B. Structure C. Replication D. Transcription E. Translation Genetics How and Why A. Inheritance of Traits 1. Genes and Chromosomes 2. Sex Cells 3. Recessive and Dominant Traits 4. Punnett Square 5. Gregor Mendel’s Importance B. Human Genetics 1. Role of Chromosomes 2. Chromosomal Disorders 3. Human Genetic Diseases 4. Detecting Genetic Disorders Classification A. Methods B. Early and Late Classification C. Scientific names and use D. Five Kingdom Scheme Virus and Moneran Kingdoms A. Viruses B. Monera Protista and Fungi A. Protists 1. Types 2. Beneficial Protists 3. Harmful Protists B. Fungi 1. Types 2. Beneficial Fungi 3. Harmful Fungi

Plants A. B. C. D.

Characteristics/Traits Classification of Plants Non-vascular Vascular 1. Flowering 2. Non-flowering plants 3. Reproduction

3rd Quarter Assessment Tools:

Same as Term 2 except for no Midterm 4th Quarter XII. Evolution A. Theories 1. Darwin 2. Others B. Fossil types C. Convergent evolution D. Isolation E. Species diversity XIII. Animal Kingdom A. Classification B. Traits C. Lower Invertebrate Animals 1. Sponges/Porifera 2. Stinging-Cell/Coelenterates 3. Flatworms/platyheminthes 4. Roundworms/Nemahelminthes 5. Segmented Worms/Annelids 6. Soft-bodied/Mollusks XIV. Complex Animals A. Higher Invertebrate Groups 1. Jointed-Legged/Arthropods 2. Spiny-Skin/Echinoderms B. Chordates and Vertebrates 1. Jawless fish 2. Cartilage fish 3. Bony fish 4. Amphibians 5. Reptiles 6. Birds/Aves 7. Mammals XV. Human Metabolism and System A. Nutrition B. Digestion C. Circulation 1. Circulation in Lower Organisms 2. Circulation in Higher Organisms 3. Heart 4. Blood Vessel 5. Blood Pressure 6. Circulatory Problems D. Respiration 1. Structures 2. Functions 3. Significance/Importance E. Excretion 1. Structure of Kidneys, Lungs, Skin 2. Function of Kidneys, Lungs, Skin 3. Importance

F.

Skeletal and Muscular Systems 1. Skeletal System 2. Muscular Systems G. Nervous System, Senses and Behavior 1. Nervous 2. Senses 3. Behavior H. Reproduction in Humans Major Assessments: Final Exam, Term Paper *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Attendance Final Exam Homework



Exploring Biology Mr. Brenner

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Biology: An Everyday Experience, Kaskel et al,  2003. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Selected text books, lab manuals, and internet sites

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Introduction to Biology A. Biology in Use 1. Definition of Biology 2. Who uses Biology? 3. Safety in the Lab 4. Measurements in Biology 5. Tools of Biology B. Solving Problems/Experiments 1. Define the Problem 2. Hypothesis and Experiment 3. Results and Conclusion II. Ecosystems A. Definition B. Abiotic Components 1. Soil and the Nitrogen Cycle 2. Water 3. Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Cycle 4. Energy C. Succession 1. Definition 2. Land Communities 3. Water Communities III. Populations A. Definition B. Size and Arrangement C. Changes in Populations IV. Ecological Problems A. Environmental Damage 1. Air Pollution 2. Acid Rain 3. Soil Pollution 4. Water Pollution B. Damage to Humans 1. Problems for m air and water pollution 2. Possible Solutions to Pollution Problems

5

V.

Chemistry of the Body A. Definition of concepts, matter, and energy B. Composition of matter: atoms and energy C. How matter is combined: molecules and mixtures D. Chemical bonds E. Inorganic compounds F. Organic compounds Major Assignment: Paper on Environmental Issue 1st Quarter Assessment Tools: Portfolio Notebook Work Sheets Current Events Exams (Multiple choice and Short answer/Essay) Homework Class Participation Rubrics Teacher observations Attendance 2nd Term VI.

The Cell: Structure, Function and Life Processes A. Living Organisms and Their Structure 1. Life Processes 2. What does it mean to be alive? 3. Cell Structures and Function B. Processes and Cell Variation 1. Diffusion 2. Osmosis 3. Organization 4. Photosynthesis 5. Respiration 6. Cell Reproduction a. Mitosis b. Meiosis

Major Assignment: Midterm 2nd Quarter Assessment Tools: Portfolios Notebooks Work sheets Current events Exams ( Multiple choice and Short answer/Essay) Homework Attendance/class participation Teacher observations Midterm Labs/Demonstrations

3rd Quarter VI.

VII.

VIII.

IX.

X.

XI.

The Human Genome A. DNA and RNA B. Structure C. Replication D. Transcription E. Translation Genetics How and Why A. Inheritance of Traits 1. Genes and Chromosomes 2. Sex Cells 3. Recessive and Dominant Traits 4. Punnett Square 5. Gregor Mendel’s Importance B. Human Genetics 1. Role of Chromosomes 2. Chromosomal Disorders 3. Human Genetic Diseases 4. Detecting Genetic Disorders Classification A. Methods B. Early and Late Classification C. Scientific names and use D. Five Kingdom Scheme Virus and Moneran Kingdoms A. Viruses B. Monera Protista and Fungi A. Protists 1. Types 2. Beneficial Protists 3. Harmful Protists B. Fungi 1. Types 2. Beneficial Fungi 3. Harmful Fungi

Plants A. B. C. D.

Characteristics/Traits Classification of Plants Non-vascular Vascular 1. Flowering 2. Non-flowering plants 3. Reproduction

3rd Quarter Assessment Tools: Same as Term 2 except for no Midterm 4th Quarter XII. Evolution A. Theories 1. Darwin 2. Others B. Fossil types C. Convergent evolution D. Isolation E. Species diversity XIII. Animal Kingdom A. Classification B. Traits C. Lower Invertebrate Animals 1. Sponges/Porifera 2. Stinging-Cell/Coelenterates 3. Flatworms/platyheminthes 4. Roundworms/Nemahelminthes 5. Segmented Worms/Annelids 6. Soft-bodied/Mollusks XIV. Complex Animals A. Higher Invertebrate Groups 1. Jointed-Legged/Arthropods 2. Spiny-Skin/Echinoderms B. Chordates and Vertebrates 1. Jawless fish 2. Cartilage fish 3. Bony fish 4. Amphibians 5. Reptiles 6. Birds/Aves 7. Mammals XV. Human Metabolism and System A. Nutrition B. Digestion C. Circulation 1. Circulation in Lower Organisms 2. Circulation in Higher Organisms 3. Heart 4. Blood Vessel 5. Blood Pressure 6. Circulatory Problems D. Respiration 1. Structures 2. Functions 3. Significance/Importance E. Excretion 1. Structure of Kidneys, Lungs, Skin 2. Function of Kidneys, Lungs, Skin

3. Importance Skeletal and Muscular Systems 1. Skeletal System 2. Muscular Systems G. Nervous System, Senses and Behavior 1. Nervous 2. Senses 3. Behavior H. Reproduction in Humans Major Assessments: Final Exam, Term Paper *Assessment Tools: F.

Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations MCAS Testing Projects Notebooks Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Attendance Final Exam Homework


Course Name: Exploring Biology Teacher Name: Ms. Stukenborg

Level: Standard

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Biology: An Everyday Experience, Kaskel, 2003 Teacher Resource Kit Teacher-created Laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and Internet sites used for reference and lessons Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I Kinds of Life A. The Study of Life a. Biology in Use b. Measurements Used in Biology c. Scientific Method B. Features of Life and the Cell a. Living Things and Their Parts b. Cell Parts and Their Jobs c. Special Cell Processes C. Classification a. Why Things are Grouped b. Methods of Classification c. How Scientists Classify Today D. The Living Cell a. How Cells Communicate b. Movement of Substances Into and Out of the Cells E. Energy and Life a. Cells and Chemistry b. Cells and Energy c. Photosynthesis d. Cellular Respiration Main Assessments: Science Fair Project Term Project 2nd Quarter: I Continuity of Life A. Cell Reproduction a. Chromosomes b. Mitosis and Cell Division c. How Gametes Form: Meiosis B. Genetics and Inheritance a. The Work of Gregor Mendel b. Patterns of Inheritance c. Human Genetic Disorders C. How Genes Work

a. Understanding DNA b. How Proteins are Made c. Regulating Gene Expression D. Gene Technology a. The Revolution in Genetics b. Transforming Agriculture c. Advances in Medicine Main Assessments: Science Fair Project Term Project 3rd Quarter: I Continuity of Life cont. A. Evolution and Natural Selection a. Charles Darwin b. The Evidence for Evolution c. Natural Selection B. History of Life on Earth a. Origin of Life b. Early Life in the Sea c. Invasions of the Land d. Parade of Vertebrates C. Human Evolution a. Primates b. Evolutionary Origins of Humans c. The First Humans II The Environment A. Ecosystems a. What is an Ecosystem? b. Cycles Within an Ecosystem c. Kinds of Ecosystems B. How Ecosystems Change a. Interactions Within Ecosystems b. Ecosystem Development and Change c. Main Assessments: Term Project 4th Quarter I The Environment cont. A. The Fragile Earth a. Planet Under Stress b. Meeting the Challenge c. Solving Environmental Problems II Diversity of Life A. Classifying Living Things a. The Need for Naming b. Classification: Organizing Life c. Six Kingdoms B. Bacteria and Viruses

a. Bacteria b. How Bacteria Affect Humans c. Viruses C. Protists a. What is a Protist b. Protist Diversity c. Deseases Caused by Protists D. Fungi and Blants Main Assessments: Science Fair Project Term Project Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will each have a point value. A student’s grade is determined by how many points he/she receives compared to the total possible points for the assignment. Their length, complexity and importance will determine the weight of each assignment. Tests: 100-200 points Quizzes: 25-100 points Term Project: 200 points Science Fair Project: Points vary by term Homework: 10-50 points Classwork: 10-100 points Laboratories: 50-100 points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade

Course Name:

Marine Science

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: The Fluid Earth: Physical Science and Technology of the Marine Environment (3rd Ed.) The Living Ocean: Biology and Technology of the Marine Environment (3rd Ed.) Both Published by HMSS, Hawaii Marine Science Studies The Marine Biology Coloring Book (2nd Ed.) ©2000. Author: Thomas M. Nielson; Publisher: Harper Collins Secrets of the Ocean Realm (Video Series) PBS Home Video ©1997 Howard Hall Productions

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction to Marine Science: Origins of the worlds oceans (structure of Earth, water cycle, the Earth system) Water cycle Physical forces in the oceans (plate tectonics, physical parameters of ocean basins) Identifying and understanding the world’s oceans (location, depth, volume) Ocean currents (location, heat transfer, role in productivity of ocean ecosystems) Tides (solar and lunar effects, tidal range, effects on marine life) Majors Assessments: Objective Tests Quizzes Worksheets In-class writing assignments Notebook check 2nd Quarter: Ecological zonation of oceans (photic vs. aphotic, oceanic vs. neritic, benthic vs. pelagic) Biology of marine organisms: Plankton and plant life (inhabitants of the photic zone, plankton vs. nekton) Bony fish (identification, anatomy and morphology, physiology, ecology and reproduction) Sharks and their relatives (identification, anatomy and morphology, physiology, ecology and reproduction) Marine Mammals (identification, anatomy and morphology, physiology, ecology and reproduction) Marine Invertebrates (identification, anatomy and morphology, physiology, ecology and reproduction) Majors Assessments: Objective Tests Quizzes Worksheets Writing assignments (in-class and research paper) Notebook check Research Paper Midterm rd 3 Quarter: Oceanography and world geography (defining terms, locating basins)

Reading and using maps (topographical maps, nautical charts, scale, distance) Physical and chemical characteristics of the ocean (thermoclines, haloclines, depth, pressure, chemistry of the oceans) Atmosphere (Wind, waves, and ocean/atmosphere interactions, Coriolis effect) Climate (Effects of oceans on climate) Majors Assessments: Objective Tests Quizzes Worksheets In-class writing assignments Notebook check Groups project (poster, presentation) 4th Quarter: Marine science and our lives (effect of global economy on marine resources) Local marine environmental issues (Wollaston Beach, estuaries) Human impacts on the marine environment (development in wetlands, nutrient runoff, New England marine fisheries) Majors Assessments: Objective Tests Quizzes Worksheets In-class writing assignments Notebook check Groups project (poster, presentation) Final *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Video tapings

Attendance Class Participation Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Grades in this course will be determined and recorded using a percent-based system as per the student handbook. Your work and grades will be divided as follows: 30-35% Classwork 25-30% Tests 10-20% Quizzes 10-15% Homework and participation 10% Notebook Tests: Tests will be given periodically, typically one test every 1-2 weeks. Tests will include materials recently covered in class, but may also ask you to draw connections between this material and new information. These tests may include matching, multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Tests will typically be worth 100 points. Research Papers/Lab Reports/Presentations: Throughout the course of the year you will be required to present work indicating your ability to gather information, make direct observations, analyze data, organize ideas, and make informed decisions. You will be expected over time to improve your ability to present information in a coherent and logical manner, both orally and in writing. This will be accomplished through a variety of means, including research projects, papers, laboratory work and reports, and oral presentations. While the points assigned to this work will vary from among assignments, each of these assignments will typically be worth between 30-100 points. Homework and Quizzes: Homework and quizzes will be given on a regular basis. It is expected that all homework will be turned in on the date it is due. Warning: It is expected that you will come to class prepared. Quizzes may be given without prior notice. Homework and quizzes will typically be worth 10-25 points. Note: although my Marine Science does not typically involve homework; there will be some, and it must be completed on time.


Marine Science Dr. Kellogg

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: The Fluid Earth: Physical Science and Technology of the Marine Environment (3rd Ed.) The Living Ocean: Biology and Technology of the Marine Environment (3rd Ed.) Both Published by HMSS, Hawaii Marine Science Studies The Marine Biology Coloring Book (2nd Ed.) 2000. Author: Thomas M. Nielson; Publisher: Harper Collins Secrets of the Ocean Realm (Video Series) PBS Home Video 1997 Howard Hall Productions

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction to Marine Science: Origins of the worlds oceans (structure of Earth, water cycle, the Earth system) Water cycle Physical forces in the oceans (plate tectonics, physical parameters of ocean basins) Identifying and understanding the world’s oceans (location, depth, volume) Ocean currents (location, heat transfer, role in productivity of ocean ecosystems) Tides (solar and lunar effects, tidal range, effects on marine life) Majors Assessments: Objective Tests Quizzes Worksheets In-class writing assignments Notebook check 2nd Quarter: Ecological zonation of oceans (photic vs. aphotic, oceanic vs. neritic, benthic vs. pelagic) Biology of marine organisms: Plankton and plant life (inhabitants of the photic zone, plankton vs. nekton) Bony fish (identification, anatomy and morphology, physiology, ecology and reproduction) Sharks and their relatives (identification, anatomy and morphology, physiology, ecology and reproduction) Marine Mammals (identification, anatomy and morphology, physiology, ecology and reproduction) Marine Invertebrates (identification, anatomy and morphology, physiology, ecology and reproduction) Majors Assessments: Objective Tests Quizzes Worksheets Writing assignments (in-class and research paper) Notebook check Research Paper Midterm

3rd Quarter: Oceanography and world geography (defining terms, locating basins) Reading and using maps (topographical maps, nautical charts, scale, distance) Physical and chemical characteristics of the ocean (thermoclines, haloclines, depth, pressure, chemistry of the oceans) Atmosphere (Wind, waves, and ocean/atmosphere interactions, Coriolis effect) Climate (Effects of oceans on climate) Majors Assessments: Objective Tests Quizzes Worksheets In-class writing assignments Notebook check Groups project (poster, presentation) 4th Quarter: Marine science and our lives (effect of global economy on marine resources) Local marine environmental issues (Wollaston Beach, estuaries) Human impacts on the marine environment (development in wetlands, nutrient runoff, New England marine fisheries) Majors Assessments: Objective Tests Quizzes Worksheets In-class writing assignments Notebook check Groups project (poster, presentation) Final *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations

Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Grades in this course will be determined and recorded using a percent-based system as per the student handbook. Your work and grades will be divided as follows: 30-35% Classwork 25-30% Tests 10-20% Quizzes 10-15% Homework and participation 10% Notebook Tests: Tests will be given periodically, typically one test every 1-2 weeks. Tests will include materials recently covered in class, but may also ask you to draw connections between this material and new information. These tests may include matching, multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Tests will typically be worth 100 points. Research Papers/Lab Reports/Presentations: Throughout the course of the year you will be required to present work indicating your ability to gather information, make direct observations, analyze data, organize ideas, and make informed decisions. You will be expected over time to improve your ability to present information in a coherent and logical manner, both orally and in writing. This will be accomplished through a variety of means, including research projects, papers, laboratory work and reports, and oral presentations. While the points assigned to this work will vary from among assignments, each of these assignments will typically be worth between 30-100 points. Homework and Quizzes: Homework and quizzes will be given on a regular basis. It is expected that all homework will be turned in on the date it is due. Warning: It is expected that you will come to class prepared. Quizzes may be given without prior notice. Homework and quizzes will typically be worth 10-25 points. Note: although my Marine Science does not typically involve homework; there will be some, and it must be completed on time.

Chemistry Syllabi


Chemistry Level: Standard Ms. Gabrielle Cummins

Texts/Instructional Materials: Chemistry Visualizing Matter Holt Rinehart and Winston

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: The Science of Chemistry 1. What will I learn in chemistry 2. How do scientists approach a problem 3. How do I learn chemistry Matter and Energy 1. What is matter? 2. How do matter and energy interact? 3. How is matter classified 4. How are substances identified 5. How should date be reported Atomic Structure 1. How are the elements organized? 2. What is the basic structure of the atom? 3. How do the structures of atoms differ Periodicity 1. What makes a family of elements? 2. What trends are found in the periodic table? 3. How are elements created? 4. Can elements be counted or measured? Major Assessments: 1. Object tests/quizzes 2. Lab performance and write-up 3. Element project 2nd Quarter: Ionic Compounds 1. Why do atoms share electrons? 2. How are molecules specified? 3. How are formulas represented? 4. How can you tell the shape of a molecule? 5. How do bonds and properties relate? Covalent Compounds 1. Why do atoms share electrons 2. How are molecules specified? 3. How are formulas represented? 4. How can you tell the shape of a molecule? 5. How do bonds and properties relate? Chemical Equations 1. What is a chemical reaction? 2. How are reactions written? 3. What information is in an equation? 4. How can reactions be used?

Points:

5

Stoichiometry 1. How much can a reaction produce? 2. How much does a reaction really produce? 3. How can Stoichiometry be used? Major Assessments: 4. Object tests/quizzes 5. Lab performance and write-up 6. mid-year exam 25% of term grade 3rd Quarter: Causes of Change 1. How does energy affect change? 2. How does enthalpy drive change? 3. How does entropy drive change? 4. How do enthalpy and entropy affect change? 5. What are your energy needs? Gases and Condensation 1. What are the characteristics of gases? 2. What behaviors are described by the gas laws? 3. How do the gas laws fit together? 4. What conditions will cause a gas to condense? Solutions 1. What is a solution? 2. What does concentration mean? 3. Why do some things dissolve? 4. Can insoluble substances mix? 5. How are solubility principles used? Chemical Equations 1. What happens in an aqueous solution? 2. What is an equilibrium system? 3. How is equilibrium measured? Major Assessments: 7. Object tests/quizzes 8. Lab performance and write-up 9. Chemistry in everyday life project 4th Quarter: Acids and Bases 1. What are acids and bases? 2. How are weak acids and bases compared? 3. What is a titration? 4. What are the biochemical roles of some acids and bases? Reaction Rates 1. What is a reaction rate? 2. How can reaction rates be explained? 3. How can reaction rates be described? Electrochemistry 1. How does electric current flow 2. How do you get current to flow? 3. How are electron transfers described? 4. How do batteries work?

Nuclear Chemistry 1. Why are some atomic nuclei unstable? 2. What kinds of nuclear change occur? 3. How is nuclear chemistry used? Major Assessments: 10. Object tests/quizzes 11. Lab performance and write-up 12. Final 25 % of term grade

The student will be evaluated based upon the following Homework is assigned on a nightly basis Labs are performed one in six days and the completed lab is due two days after it is performed Classroom preparation and participation Preparation to include a notebook, homework, a calculator, book and a writing utensil Notebooks and textbooks checked unannounced Chapter and unit tests and quizzes Midyear and final accounting for 25% of the second and fourth term grade Grading Policy: 1. Tests & quizzes 2. Cooperative work assignments/projects 3. Homework class participation notebooks 4. Lab performance and reports 5. Mid-year and final term 2 and term 4 *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


40-50% 10-20% 10-20% 10-20% 25% of term grade

Standard Chemistry Ms. Cummins Course Description: Standard level chemistry is the study of the fundamentals of chemistry where the concepts of matter and energy are stressed. The textbook used is Chemistry Visualizing Matter, as well as supplemental material and handouts. Many applies experiments are completed using basic laboratory techniques, procedures, and safety precautions are necessary in the laboratory. Algebra I and ninth grade science course are prerequisites for this course. It is expected that all students will come to class prepared with a three-ring notebook, paper, pencil, calculator, and textbook. It is assumed that all students read all assignments and do all assigned homework. Work Requirements: 1. Organized notebook 2. Keep current with all reading and assignments 3. Laboratory experiments and lab reports 4. Class work and class discussions 5. Quizzes, test, midyear, and final exams 6. Cooperative work assignments and projects Grading Policy: 6. Tests & quizzes 40-50% 7. Cooperative work assignments/projects 10-20% 8. Homework class participation notebooks 10-20% 9. Lab performance and reports 10-20% 10. Mid-year and final term 2 and term 4 25% of term grade HOMEWORK IS GENERALLY REQUIRED EVERYDAY. It may involve reading a part of a chapter, worksheets, answering questions, or solving problems assigned from the chapter, studying for an exam, etc. Homework is completed on time. Homework passed in late will be graded at no more than half credit. Homework not passed in before the chapter exam receives a grade of zero. Any homework missed because of an excused absence must be made up within one week of returning to school. Tests & Quizzes: Tests will be given approximately once a week, quizzes may or may not be announced before they are given. Arrangements to take any tests or quizzes missed because of an excused absence must be made up within one week of returning to school. Each student is solely responsible to make arrangements for the make-up of any work missed including tests. Tests and quizzes not taken result in a zero. Extra Help: Students should make an appointment at the earliest sign of difficulty to discuss options and obtain extra help.

*Course Name: Teacher Name:

Standard Chemistry Steven Joyce

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Chemistry: Visualizing Matter/ Worksheets, Labs, Videodiscs( elements, redox reactions, gas laws), Computer Programs( hypercard program on elements, periodic table program)

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Introduction to Chemistry: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. What will I Learn in Chemistry 1.Chemistry deals with the properties of chemicals 2. Chemical reactions B. How do scientists approach problems 1. Scientific knowledge is gained from experiments C. How do I learn chemistry 1.Acquiring scientific knowledge II. Matter and Energy: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. What is matter 1.Describing matter 2.Properties of matter B. How do matter and energy interact 1.Forms of Energy 2. Relating mass and energy 3.Matter changes C. How is matter classified 1.Mixtures and pure substances 2. Elements 3. Compounds D. How are substances identified 1. Methods of separating mixtures E. How should data be reported 1. Standard Units 2. Reliability of measurements III. Atomic Structure: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. How are the elements organized 1. Properties of elements relate to atomic structure 2. Regions of the periodic table B. What is the basic structure of an atom 1. Building the atomic model 2. Finding the structure of the atom

3. The modern view of the atom C. How do the structures of the atoms differ 1. Atomic number and mass number 2. Labeling electrons in atoms *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Lab Reports Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Class Participation Homework

2nd Quarter: IV. Periodicity: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. What makes a family of elements 1. Families of elements 2. Family characteristics B. What trends are found in the Periodic Table 1. Periodic trends C. How are elements created? 1. The origins of naturally occurring elements 2. The origins of synthetic elements D. Can atoms be counted or measured 1. Finding mass measurements in the Periodic Table 2. Mole V. Ionic Compounds: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. Why do atoms form bonds 1. Stability 2. Potential energy and stability B. What holds a salt together 1. Electron themselves 2. Explaining the properties of salts 3. Energy and ionic bonding 4. Contrasting the bonding in salts and metals C. How do you name salts? 1. Naming ions 2. Naming ionic compounds D. What is a polyatomic ion 1. Polyatomic ions 2. Compounds with polyatomic ions

VI. Covalent Compounds: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. Why do atoms share electrons 1. Comparing types of bonds 2. Intermolecular forces B. How are molecules specified 1. Lewis structures 2. Naming molecular compounds C. How are formulas represented 1. Empirical formulas 2. Molecular formulas 3. Structural formulas D. How can you tell the shape of a molecule 1. Molecular shapes E. How do bonds and properties relate 1. Carbonal bonding 2. Organic chemistry 3. Organic structures 4. Molecules can be portrayed in many ways

VII. Chemical Equations: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. What is a chemical reaction? 1. Chemical change B. How are reactions written 1. Accurate chemical equations C. What information is in an equation 1. Equations as instructions 2. Quantitative relationships D. How can reactions be used 1. Putting reactions to work 2. Synthesis and decomposition reactions 3. Replacement reaction *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Lab Reports Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework

3rd Quarter: VIII. Stoichiometry: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. How much can a reaction produce 1. Stoichiomentry 2. Three step method 3. Other stoichiometry calculations B. How much does reaction really produce 1. Left over reactants 2. Incomplete reactions C. How can stoichiometry be used 1. Stoichiometry and law IX. Causes of Change: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. How does energy affect change 1. Heat in physical change 2. Reaction pathways 3. Heat in chemical changes B. How does enthalpy drive changes 1. Driving forces 2. Predicting enthalpy change C. How does entropy drive changes 1. Entropy and stability D. How do Enthalpy and Entropy affect Change 1. Entropy and enthalpy 2. Free energy 3. Controlling reactions E. What are your energy needs 1. Calculating your energy needs X. Gases and Calculations: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. What are characteristics of gases 1. Properties of gases 2. Kinetic molecular theory 3. Four variables describe a gas B. What behaviors described by the gas laws 1. Gas Laws C. How do the gas laws fit together 1. Combining the gas laws 2. Gas stoichiometry D. What conditions will cause a gas to condense

1. Forces of attraction *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Lab Reports Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Class Participation Homework

4th Quarter: XI. Solutions: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. What is a solution 1. Solutions as mixtures 2. Describing solutions B. What does concentration mean 1. Concentration as a ratio C. Why do some things dissolve? 1. Testing solubility 2. Predicting attractions 3. Molecular shape affect polarity 4. Completing the model for solutions D. Can insoluble substances mix 1. Overcoming insolubility E. How are solubility principles used 1. Dry-cleaning 2. Gas solubility 3. Vitamins and solubility XII. Chemical Equilibrium: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork] A. What happens in an aqueous solution 1. Conductance 2. Ions 3. Colligative properties B. What is an equilibrium system 1. Completion and reversible reactions 2. System equilibrium 3. Caplet ion equilibrium C. How is equilibrium measured? 1. The equilibrium constant Keq 2. The solubility product constant Ksp 3. Common ion effect XIII. Acids and Bases: assessments[ Test(multiple choice, short answer, essay, problem solving), labs, homework, classwork]

A. What are acids and bases 1. Acids and bases 2. Arrhenius definitions of acids and bases 3. Acid and base anhydrides 4. Types of acids 5. Bronsted acid and bases 6. Amphiprotic compounds 7. Conjugate acid-base pairs B. How are weak acids and bases compared 1. Dissociation constants 2. pH and [H30+] 3. Calculating dissociation constants 4. Dissociation constant of water 5. Polyprotic acids C. What is titration? 1. Neutralization D. What are the biochemical roles of some acids and bases? 1. Acids and bases in the body *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Lab Reports Word problems Objective Tests/Quizzes Class Participation Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Grading is based on a point system. Where homework is worth about 20 points, lab reports are worth 50 points, worksheets are worth 20 points, reviews are worth 20 points, and tests are worth 200 points. Homework is assigned by chapter ( usually 5 assignments plus review), lab reports that are due by next lab period are also assigned for homework. There are also chances to do other enrichment assignments for extra credit.


Chemistry Ms. Beverly Kenney

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Chemistry Visualizing Matter Holt Rinehart and Winston

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: The Science of Chemistry 1. What will I learn in chemistry 2. How do scientists approach a problem 3. How do I learn chemistry Matter and Energy 1. What is matter? 2. How do matter and energy interact? 3. How is matter classified 4. How are substances identified 5. How should date be reported Atomic Structure 1. How are the elements organized? 2. What is the basic structure of the atom? 3. How do the structures of atoms differ Periodicity 1. What makes a family of elements? 2. What trends are found in the periodic table? 3. How are elements created? 4. Can elements be counted or measured? Major Assessments: 1. Object tests/quizzes 2. Lab performance and write-up 3. Element project 2nd Quarter: Ionic Compounds 1. Why do atoms share electrons? 2. How are molecules specified? 3. How are formulas represented? 4. How can you tell the shape of a molecule? 5. How do bonds and properties relate? Covalent Compounds 1. Why do atoms share electrons 2. How are molecules specified? 3. How are formulas represented? 4. How can you tell the shape of a molecule? 5. How do bonds and properties relate? Chemical Equations 1. What is a chemical reaction? 2. How are reactions written? 3. What information is in an equation? 4. How can reactions be used?

Points:

5

Stoichiometry 1. How much can a reaction produce? 2. How much does a reaction really produce? 3. How can Stoichiometry be used? Major Assessments: 4. Object tests/quizzes 5. Lab performance and write-up 6. mid-year exam 25% of term grade 3rd Quarter: Causes of Change 1. How does energy affect change? 2. How does enthalpy drive change? 3. How does entropy drive change? 4. How do enthalpy and entropy affect change? 5. What are your energy needs? Gases and Condensation 1. What are the characteristics of gases? 2. What behaviors are described by the gas laws? 3. How do the gas laws fit together? 4. What conditions will cause a gas to condense? Solutions 1. What is a solution? 2. What does concentration mean? 3. Why do some things dissolve? 4. Can insoluble substances mix? 5. How are solubility principles used? Chemical Equations 1. What happens in an aqueous solution? 2. What is an equilibrium system? 3. How is equilibrium measured? Major Assessments: 7. Object tests/quizzes 8. Lab performance and write-up 9. Chemistry in everyday life project 4th Quarter: Acids and Bases 1. What are acids and bases? 2. How are weak acids and bases compared? 3. What is a titration? 4. What are the biochemical roles of some acids and bases? Reaction Rates 1. What is a reaction rate? 2. How can reaction rates be explained? 3. How can reaction rates be described? Electrochemistry 1. How does electric current flow 2. How do you get current to flow? 3. How are electron transfers described? 4. How do batteries work?

Nuclear Chemistry 1. Why are some atomic nuclei unstable? 2. What kinds of nuclear change occur? 3. How is nuclear chemistry used? Major Assessments: 10. Object tests/quizzes 11. Lab performance and write-up 12. Final 25 % of term grade

The student will be evaluated based upon the following Homework is assigned on a nightly basis Labs are performed one in six days and the completed lab is due two days after it is performed Classroom preparation and participation Preparation to include a notebook, homework, a calculator, book and a writing utensil Notebooks and textbooks checked unannounced Chapter and unit tests and quizzes Midyear and final accounting for 25% of the second and fourth term grade Grading Policy: 1. Tests & quizzes 2. Cooperative work assignments/projects 3. Homework class participation notebooks 4. Lab performance and reports 5. Mid-year and final term 2 and term 4 *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


40-50% 10-20% 10-20% 10-20% 25% of term grade


Chemistry Level: Honors Ms. Gabrielle Cummins

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Chemistry Holt, Rinehart, and Winston Handouts and other material as required

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction to Chemistry 1. Matter, Energy and Change 2. Measurement and Solving Problems Organization of Matter 1. Atoms: The building blocks of matter 2. Arrangement of electrons in atoms 3. The Periodic Law 4. Chemical Bonding Major Assessments: 1. Test/Quizzes 2. Lab performance and report 3. Science Fair 2nd Quarter: Language of Chemistry 1. Chemical formulas and Chemical compounds 2. Chemical equations and reactions 3. Stoichiometry Phases of Matter 1. Representative gases 2. Physical characteristics of gases 3. Molecular composition of gases 4. Liquids and solids Major Assessments: 4. Test/Quizzes 5. Lab performance and report 6. Mid-year 25% term grade 3rd Quarter: Solutions and their Behavior 1. Solutions 2. Ions in aqueous solution 3. acids and bases 4. Acid-Base titrations Major Assessments: 7. Test/Quizzes 8. Lab performance and report 9. Science fair 4th Quarter: Chemical Reactions 1. Reaction energy and reaction kinetics 2. chemical equilibrium

Points:

5

3. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions Nuclear Reactions 1. Nuclear reactions Major Assessments: 10. Test/Quizzes 11. Lab performance and report 12. Final 25% of term grade Grading Policy: Homework is assigned daily Labs are performed once every six days and the completed report is due two days later Class participation and preparation Preparation to include an organized notebook, homework, a calculator, book and writing utensil Notebooks and books checked unannounced Chapter and unit tests and quizzes Midyear and final accounting for 25% of the second and third term Cooperative labs and projects as assigned Grading: Grades will be based upon the following percentage distributions, although it may vary slightly from quarter to quarter Tests and quizzes 40 – 50 % Class work and homework 20% Lab reports & projects 20 – 35 % Midyear and final exams 25% of 2nd and 4th term grade *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Course Name:

Chemistry

Level: Honors

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Chemistry Holt, Rinehart, and Winston Handouts and other material as required

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction to Chemistry 1. Matter, Energy and Change 2. Measurement and Solving Problems Organization of Matter 1. Atoms: The building blocks of matter 2. Arrangement of electrons in atoms 3. The Periodic Law 4. Chemical Bonding Major Assessments: 1. Test/Quizzes 2. Lab performance and report 3. Science Fair 2nd Quarter: Language of Chemistry 1. Chemical formulas and Chemical compounds 2. Chemical equations and reactions 3. Stoichiometry Phases of Matter 1. Representative gases 2. Physical characteristics of gases 3. Molecular composition of gases 4. Liquids and solids Major Assessments: 4. Test/Quizzes 5. Lab performance and report 6. Mid-year 25% term grade 3rd Quarter: Solutions and their Behavior 1. Solutions 2. Ions in aqueous solution 3. acids and bases 4. Acid-Base titrations Major Assessments: 7. Test/Quizzes 8. Lab performance and report 9. Science fair 4th Quarter: Chemical Reactions 1. Reaction energy and reaction kinetics 2. chemical equilibrium 3. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Points:

5

Nuclear Reactions 1. Nuclear reactions Major Assessments: 10. Test/Quizzes 11. Lab performance and report 12. Final 25% of term grade Grading Policy: Homework is assigned daily Labs are performed once every six days and the completed report is due two days later Class participation and preparation Preparation to include an organized notebook, homework, a calculator, book and writing utensil Notebooks and books checked unannounced Chapter and unit tests and quizzes Midyear and final accounting for 25% of the second and third term Cooperative labs and projects as assigned Grading: Grades will be based upon the following percentage distributions, although it may vary slightly from quarter to quarter Tests and quizzes 40 – 50 % Class work and homework 20% Lab reports & projects 20 – 35 % Midyear and final exams 25% of 2nd and 4th term grade *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework



Chemistry Mrs. Young

Level:

Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Chemistry/ Labs from books and teacher made, computer programs, demonstrations, and videodisc

Syllabus:

1st Quarter:

Course Outline

I.

Introduction to Chemistry and Matter A. Matter, Energy, and Change 1. What is Chemistry 2. Matter and Energy 3. Classification of Matter 4. The Chemical Elements B. Measurements and Solving Problems 1. Units of Measurement 2. Heat and Temperature 3. Using Scientific Measurements 4. Solving Quantitative Problems

II

Organization of Matter A. Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter 1. The Atom: From Philosophical Idea to Scientific Theory 2. The Structure of the Atom 3. Weighing and Counting Atoms B. Arrangement of Electrons in Atoms 1. Refinements of the Atomic Model 2. Quantum Numbers And Atomic Orbitals 3. Electron Configurations C. The Periodic Law 1. History of the Periodic Table 2. Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table 3. Electron Configuration and Periodic Properties

Major Assessments: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Chapter Exams Laboratory Exercises Homework Science Fair Topic Selection and Discussions

1

2nd Quarter: D.

Chemical Bonding 1. Introduction to Chemical Bonding 2. Covalent Bonding and Molecular Compounds 3. Ionic Bonding and Ionic Compounds 4. Metallic Bonding 5. The Properties of Molecular Compounds

III

Language of Chemistry A. Chemical Formulas and Chemical Compounds 1. Chemical Names and Formulas 2. Oxidation Numbers 3. Using Chemical Formulas 4. Determining Chemical Formula B. Chemical Equations and Reactions 1. Chemical Equations 2. Types of Chemical Reactions 3. Activity Series of the Elements C. Stoichiometry 1. Introduction to Stoichiometry 2. Ideal Stoichiometric Calculations 3. Limiting Reactants and Percent Yield

IV

Phases of Matter A. Representative Gases 1. Oxygen and Ozone 2. Hydrogen 3. Nitrogen and Ammonia 4. Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide

Major Assessments: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Chapter Exams Semester Exam Laboratory Activities Science Fair Research, Experimental Design and Completed Experimentation Homework

3rd Quarter: B.

Physical Characteristics of Gases 1. The Kinetic Theory of Matter 2. Qualitative Description of Gases 3. Quantitative Description of Gases 2

C.

D.

V

Molecular Composition of Gases 1. Volume-Mass Relationships of Gases 2. The Ideal Gas Law 3. Stoichiometry of Gases 4. Effusion and Diffusion Liquids and Solids 1. Liquids 2. Solids 3. Changes of State 4. Water

Solutions and Their Behavior A. Solutions 1. Types of Mixtures 2. The Solution Process 3. Concentration of Solutions 4. Colligative Properties of Solutions

B.

Ions in Aqueous Solutions 5. Ionic Compounds in Aqueous Solutions 6. Molecular Electrolytes 7. Properties of Electrolyte Solutions


Chapter Exams Laboratory Activities Completed Science Fair Projects Oral Presentation of Project Homework

4th Quarter: C.

Acids and Bases 1. Acids 2. Bases and Acid-Base Reactions 3. Relative Strength of Acids and Bases 4. Oxides, Hydroxides, and Acids 5. Chemical Reactions of Acids, Bases, and Oxides

D.

Acid-Base Titration and pH 1. Concentration Units for Acids and Bases 2. Aqueous Solutions and the Concept of pH 3. Acid-Base Titrations 3

VI

Chemical Reactions A Reaction Energy and Reaction Kinetics 1. Thermochemistry 2. Driving Force of Reactions B Chemical Equilibrium 1. The Nature of chemical Equilibrium 2. Shifting Equilibrium

VII

Carbon and Its Compounds ( Done as a class project) A Carbon and Hydrocarbons 1. Abundance and Importance of Carbon 2. Organic Compounds 3. Hydrocarbons 4. Representative Hydrocarbons and Polymers B Substituted Hydrocarbons 1. Alcohols 2. Halocarbons 3. Ethers 4. Aldehydes and Ketones 5. Carboxylic Acids 6. Esters C Biochemistry 1. The Chemistry of Life 2. Proteins 3. Carbohydrates 4. Lipids 5. Nucleic Acids 6. Biochemical Pathways Nuclear Chemistry 1. Composition and Structure of Nucleus 2. The phenomenon and Applications of Radioactivity 3. Energy from the Nucleus

VIII


Chapter Exams Final Exam Laboratory Assignments Homework Individualized Work on Organic Chemistry

4

*Assessment Tools: Attendance Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Current Events Lab Reports Open ended questions Document/Data Analysis Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Oral Presentation Oral Exams Open-note Tests and Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Grading Policy: Tests and Quizzes Lab Reports & Project Homework, Projects, Class-work Mid-Year & Final Exam

40-50% 10-25% 25-30% 25%

Students are expected to be present and participate in class. Completion of homework on time is expected. Students are penalized for late/missing assignments.

5

Course Name:

Chemistry

Level: Advanced

Points:

5


Syllabus:

1st Quarter:

Course Outline

I.


II

Organization of Matter A. Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter 1. The Atom: From Philosophical Idea to Scientific Theory 2. The Structure of the Atom 3. Weighing and Counting Atoms B. Arrangement of Electrons in Atoms 1. Refinements of the Atomic Model 2. Quantum Numbers And Atomic Orbitals 3. Electron Configurations C. The Periodic Law 1. History of the Periodic Table 2. Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table 3. Electron Configuration and Periodic Properties D. Chemical Bonding 1. Introduction to Chemical Bonding 2. Covalent Bonding and Molecular Compounds 3. Ionic Bonding and Ionic Compounds 4. Metallic Bonding 5. The Properties of Molecular Compounds

Major Assessments: 1

1. 2. 3. 4.


2nd Quarter: III


IV




3rd Quarter: B.

C.

Physical Characteristics of Gases 1. The Kinetic Theory of Matter 2. Qualitative Description of Gases 3. Quantitative Description of Gases Molecular Composition of Gases 2

D.

V

1. Volume-Mass Relationships of Gases 2. The Ideal Gas Law 3. Stoichiometry of Gases 4. Effusion and Diffusion Liquids and Solids 1. Liquids 2. Solids 3. Changes of State 4. Water

Solutions and Their Behavior A. Solutions 1. Types of Mixtures 2. The Solution Process 3. Concentration of Solutions 4. Colligative Properties of Solutions B. Ions in Aqueous Solutions 5. Ionic Compounds in Aqueous Solutions 6. Molecular Electrolytes 7. Properties of Electrolyte Solutions C. Acids and Bases 1. Acids 2. Bases and Acid-Base Reactions 3. Relative Strength of Acids and Bases 4. Oxides, Hydroxides, and Acids 5. Chemical Reactions of Acids, Bases, and Oxides



4th Quarter: D.

VI

Acid-Base Titration and pH 1. Concentration Units for Acids and Bases 2. Aqueous Solutions and the Concept of pH 3. Acid-Base Titrations

Chemical Reactions 3

A

Reaction Energy and Reaction Kinetics 1. Thermochemistry 2. Driving Force of Reactions 3. The Reaction Process 4. Reaction Rate Chemical Equilibrium 1. The Nature of chemical Equilibrium 2. Shifting Equilibrium 3. Equilibria of Acids, Bases and Salts 4. Solubility Equilibrium

B

VII

Carbon and Its Compounds ( Done as a class project) A Carbon and Hydrocarbons 1. Abundance and Importance of Carbon 2. Organic Compounds 3. Hydrocarbons 4. Representative Hydrocarbons and Polymers B Substituted Hydrocarbons 1. Alcohols 2. Halocarbons 3. Ethers 4. Aldehydes and Ketones 5. Carboxylic Acids 6. Esters C Biochemistry 1. The Chemistry of Life 2. Proteins 3. Carbohydrates 4. Lipids 5. Nucleic Acids 6. Biochemical Pathways

VIII

Nuclear Chemistry 1. Composition and Structure of Nucleus 2. The phenomenon and Applications of Radioactivity 3. Energy from the Nucleus


Chapter Exams Final Exam Laboratory Assignments Homework Individualized Work on Organic Chemistry

*Assessment Tools: 4

Attendance Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Current Events Lab Reports Open ended questions Document/Data Analysis Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Oral Presentation Oral Exams Open-note Tests and Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests and Quizzes Lab Reports & Project Homework, Projects, Class-work Mid-Year & Final Exam

40-50% 10-25% 25-35% 25%


5


Chemistry Steven Joyce

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Chemistry/ Labs from books and teacher made, computer programs( hypercard program on elements, program used to study trends of the periodic table), demonstrations, and videodiscs( elements, redox reactions, gas laws)

Syllabus:

1st Quarter: I.

II

Course Outline

: special assessment term paper

Introduction to Chemistry and Matter :assessments[ Homework, Labs, Review Sheet, Test(multiple choice, short answer, problem solving)] A. Matter, Energy, and Change 1. What is Chemistry 2. Matter and Energy 3. Classification of Matter 4. The Chemical Elements B. Measurements and Solving Problems 1. Units of Measurement 2. Heat and Temperature 3. Using Scientific Measurements 4. Solving Quantitative Problems Organization of Matter :assessments[ Homework, Labs, Review Sheet, Test(multiple choice, short answer, problem solving)] A. Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter 1. The Atom: From Philosophical Idea to Scientific Theory 2. The Structure of the Atom 3. Weighing and Counting Atoms B. Arrangement of Electrons in Atoms 1. Refinements of the Atomic Model 2. Quantum Numbers And Atomic Orbitals 3. Electron Configurations C. The Periodic Law 1. History of the Periodic Table 2. Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table 3. Electron Configuration and Periodic Properties *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Open ended questions Word problems Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes

Research paper Homework

2nd Quarter : special assessment log book for science project D. Chemical Bonding 1. Introduction to Chemical Bonding 2. Covalent Bonding and Molecular Compounds 3. Ionic Bonding and Ionic Compounds 4. Metallic Bonding 5. The Properties of Molecular Compounds III Language of Chemistry :assessments[ Homework, Labs, Review Sheet, Test(multiple choice, short answer, problem solving)] A. Chemical Formulas and Chemical Compounds 1. Chemical Names and Formulas 2. Oxidation Numbers 3. Using Chemical Formulas 4. Determining Chemical Formula B. Chemical Equations and Reactions 1. Chemical Equations 2. Types of Chemical Reactions 3. Activity Series of the Elements C. Stoichiometry 1. Introduction to Stoichiometry 2. Ideal Stoichiometric Calculations 3. Limiting Reactants and Percent Yield IV Phases of Matter :assessments[ Homework, Labs, Review Sheet, Test(multiple choice, short answer, problem solving)] A. Representative Gases 1. Oxygen and Ozone 2. Hydrogen 3. Nitrogen and Ammonia 4. Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Open ended questions Word problems Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework

3rd Quarter: special assessment science fair project B. Physical Characteristics of Gases 1. The Kinetic Theory of Matter 2. Qualitative Description of Gases 3. Quantitative Description of Gases C. Molecular Composition of Gases 1. Volume-Mass Relationships of Gases

V

2. The Ideal Gas Law 3. Stoichiometry of Gases 4. Effusion and Diffusion D. Liquids and Solids 1. Liquids 2. Solids 3. Changes of State 1. Water Solutions and Their Behavior :assessments[ Homework, Labs, Review Sheet, Test(multiple choice, short answer, problem solving)] A. Solutions 1. Types of Mixtures 2. The Solution Process 3. Concentration of Solutions 4. Colligative Properties of Solutions B. Ions in Aqueous Solutions 2. Ionic Compounds in Aqueous Solutions 3. Molecular Electrolytes 4. Properties of Electrolyte Solutions *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Open ended questions Word problems Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Class Participation Homework

4th Quarter: C.

VI

Acids and Bases 1. Acids 2. Bases and Acid-Base Reactions 3. Relative Strength of Acids and Bases 4. Oxides, Hydroxides, and Acids 5. Chemical Reactions of Acids, Bases, and Oxides D. Acid-Base Titration and pH 1. Concentration Units for Acids and Bases 2. Aqueous Solutions and the Concept of pH 3. Acid-Base Titrations Chemical Reactions :assessments[ Homework, Labs, Review Sheet, Test(multiple choice, short answer, problem solving)] A Reaction Energy and Reaction Kinetics 1. Thermochemistry 2. Driving Force of Reactions 3. The Reaction Process 4. Reaction Rate

B

VII

VIII

Chemical Equilibrium 1. The Nature of chemical Equilibrium 2. Shifting Equilibrium 3. Equilibria of Acids, Bases and Salts 4. Solubility Equilibrium Carbon and Its Compounds ( Done as a class project) : assessments[ class presentations, take home test, homework assignments, outlines of chapter] A Carbon and Hydrocarbons 1. Abundance and Importance of Carbon 2. Organic Compounds 3. Hydrocarbons 4. Representative Hydrocarbons and Polymers B Substituted Hydrocarbons 1. Alcohols 2. Halocarbons 3. Ethers 4. Aldehydes and Ketones 5. Carboxylic Acids 6. Esters C Biochemistry 1. The Chemistry of Life 2. Proteins 3. Carbohydrates 4. Lipids 5. Nucleic Acids 6. Biochemical Pathways Nuclear Chemistry 1. Composition and Structure of Nucleus 2. The phenomenon and Applications of Radioactivity 3. Energy from the Nucleus

*Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Lab Reports Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Presentations Class Participation Final Exam Homework


Tests and Quizzes Lab Reports & Project Homework, Projects, Class-work Mid-Year & Final Exam

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Chemistry Mrs. Young

Level: Advanced

Points:

5


Syllabus:

1st Quarter:

Course Outline

I.


II

Organization of Matter A. Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter 1. The Atom: From Philosophical Idea to Scientific Theory 2. The Structure of the Atom 3. Weighing and Counting Atoms B. Arrangement of Electrons in Atoms 1. Refinements of the Atomic Model 2. Quantum Numbers And Atomic Orbitals 3. Electron Configurations C. The Periodic Law 1. History of the Periodic Table 2. Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table 3. Electron Configuration and Periodic Properties D. Chemical Bonding 1. Introduction to Chemical Bonding 2. Covalent Bonding and Molecular Compounds 3. Ionic Bonding and Ionic Compounds 4. Metallic Bonding 5. The Properties of Molecular Compounds

1

Major Assessments: 1. 2. 3. 4.


2nd Quarter: III


IV




3rd Quarter: B.

Physical Characteristics of Gases 1. The Kinetic Theory of Matter 2. Qualitative Description of Gases 3. Quantitative Description of Gases 2

C.

D.

V

Molecular Composition of Gases 1. Volume-Mass Relationships of Gases 2. The Ideal Gas Law 3. Stoichiometry of Gases 4. Effusion and Diffusion Liquids and Solids 1. Liquids 2. Solids 3. Changes of State 4. Water

Solutions and Their Behavior A. Solutions 1. Types of Mixtures 2. The Solution Process 3. Concentration of Solutions 4. Colligative Properties of Solutions B. Ions in Aqueous Solutions 5. Ionic Compounds in Aqueous Solutions 6. Molecular Electrolytes 7. Properties of Electrolyte Solutions C. Acids and Bases 1. Acids 2. Bases and Acid-Base Reactions 3. Relative Strength of Acids and Bases 4. Oxides, Hydroxides, and Acids 5. Chemical Reactions of Acids, Bases, and Oxides



4th Quarter: D.

Acid-Base Titration and pH 1. Concentration Units for Acids and Bases 2. Aqueous Solutions and the Concept of pH 3. Acid-Base Titrations

3

VI

Chemical Reactions A Reaction Energy and Reaction Kinetics 1. Thermochemistry 2. Driving Force of Reactions 3. The Reaction Process 4. Reaction Rate B Chemical Equilibrium 1. The Nature of chemical Equilibrium 2. Shifting Equilibrium 3. Equilibria of Acids, Bases and Salts 4. Solubility Equilibrium

VII

Carbon and Its Compounds ( Done as a class project) A Carbon and Hydrocarbons 1. Abundance and Importance of Carbon 2. Organic Compounds 3. Hydrocarbons 4. Representative Hydrocarbons and Polymers B Substituted Hydrocarbons 1. Alcohols 2. Halocarbons 3. Ethers 4. Aldehydes and Ketones 5. Carboxylic Acids 6. Esters C Biochemistry 1. The Chemistry of Life 2. Proteins 3. Carbohydrates 4. Lipids 5. Nucleic Acids 6. Biochemical Pathways

VIII

Nuclear Chemistry 1. Composition and Structure of Nucleus 2. The phenomenon and Applications of Radioactivity 3. Energy from the Nucleus


Chapter Exams Final Exam Laboratory Assignments Homework Individualized Work on Organic Chemistry 4

*Assessment Tools: Attendance Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Current Events Lab Reports Open ended questions Document/Data Analysis Word problems Co-operative learning projects Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Oral Presentation Oral Exams Open-note Tests and Quizzes Exams Research papers Presentations Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests and Quizzes Lab Reports & Project Homework, Projects, Class-work Mid-Year & Final Exam

40-50% 10-25% 25-35% 25%


5


Chemistry For Changing Times Mr. Brian Casey

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Chem Com/ Chem Com vidiodisc, laboratory equipment Syllabus: 1st Quarter I. Supplying Our Water Needs

1. The Quality of our Water: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j)

Measurements and the metric system Laboratory Activity: Foul Water You Decide: Information Gathering Water and Health Water uses Back through the water pipes Where is the earth’s water? You Decide: Water-use analysis You Decide: Riverwood water use A look at water and its contaminants

2. .Physical properties of water: assessments[ Quiz

(short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i)

mixtures and solutions Laboratory activity: mixtures Molecular view of water Symbols, formulas, and equation The electrical nature of matter Pure and impure water Laboratory activity: water testing You decide: the Riverwood mystery What are the possibilities?

3. Investigating the Cause of the Fish Kill: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l)

Solubility Solution concentration Oxygen supply and demand Temperature and gas solubility You decide: Too much, too little? Acid contamination Ions and ionic compounds Dissolving ionic compounds Heavy-metal ion contamination You decide: Heavy-metal ions Molecular substances in the river Laboratory activity: Solvents

5

4. Water Purification and Treatment: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f)

Natural water purification Laboratory activity: Water softening Hard water and water softening Municipal water purification Chlorine in our water You decide: Chlorination and THMs

5. Putting It All Together: Fish Kill-Who Pays? :assessment [presentation, role playing, Test ( short answer, multiple choice, open ended question)] a) Directions for the town council meeting b) Looking back and looking ahead *Assessment Tools: c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k)

Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Class Participation Homework

B. 2nd Quarter: Conserving Chemical Resources

1. Use of Resources: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

Laboratory Activity: Striking it rich Using things up Tracking atoms Laboratory activity: using Up a Metal Resources and waste Disposing of things You decide: Consuming resources

2. Why We Use What We Do: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k)

Properties make the difference The chemical elements Laboratory activity: Metal, nonmetal? The periodic table You decide: Grouping the elements The pattern of atomic numbers Chemical reactivity Laboratory activity: Metal reactivities What determines properties? Modifying properties You decide: Restoring Ms. Liberty

3. Conservation in Nature and the Community: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) Sources or resources b) Conservation is nature’s way: Balancing chemical equations c) Atom, molecule, and ion inventory d) Conservation must be our way e) You decide: Recycling drive

4. Metals: Sources and Replacements: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f)

Copper: Sources and uses Evaluating an ore Metal reactivity revisited Metals from ores Laboratory Activity: Producing Copper Future Materials

5. Putting It All Together: Making Sense of Cents: assessments [ presentations, Test ( short answer, multiple choice, open ended question)] a) What is money? Anyway? b) Looking Back and Looking Ahead 6. *Assessment Tools: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j)

Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Presentations Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework

C. 3rd Quarter: Petroleum: To Burn? To Build?

1. Petroleum in Our Lives: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) You decide: It’s a petroleum world b) Petroleum in our future c) You decide: Who has the Oil? 2. Petroleum: What is it? What do we do with it?:

assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f)

Laboratory activity: Separation by distillation Petroleum Refining Laboratory activity: Viscosity and density You decide: Crude oil to products A look at petroleum molecules Chemical bonding

g) Laboratory Activity: Modeling Alkanes h) Laboratory Activity: Alkanes revisited

3. Petroleum as an Energy Source: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

You decide: The good old days? Energy: Past, present, and future Energy and fossil fuels The chemistry of burning Laboratory activity: Combustion Using heats of combustion Altering fuels

4. Useful materials from Petroleum: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f)

Beyond alkanes Laboratory activity: The builders More builder molecules Builder molecules containing oxygen Creating new options: Petrochemicals Laboratory activity: Petrochemicals

5. Alternatives to Petroleum: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) Alternative energy sources b) builder molecule sources

6. Putting It All Together: Life without Gasoline: assessments [ presentations, Test ( short answer, multiple choice, open ended question)] a) Confronting prospects b) Looking back and looking ahead 7. *Assessment Tools: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i)

Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Presentations Class Participation Homework

D. 4th Quarter: Understand Food

1. Getting Started assessments:[classwork ] a) You decide: labels and Daily Value b) The food Pyramid c) You decide: Keeping a food diary

2. Food as Energy: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) Laboratory activity: food energy in a peanut

b) c) d) e)

Food for thought-and for energy You decide: Energy in-energy out Fats: Stored Energy with a bad name Carbohydrates: Another way to combine C,H, and O

3. Foods: The Builder Molecules: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) Foods as chemicals reactants b) Limiting reactants c) Proteins

4. Other Substances in Foods: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

Vitamins Laboratory activity: Vitamin C Minerals: An important part of our diet Laboratory activity: Iron in Foods Food additives Laboratory activity: Food coloring analysis You decide: Food additive survey

5. Putting It All Together: Which Food is Better?: assessments [ presentations, Test ( short answer, multiple choice, open ended question a) Food labels b) You decide: What kind of food am I? c) Looking back and looking ahead 6.

*Assessment Tools: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i)

Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Class Participation Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 7. Grading Policy: Grading is based on a point system: roughly 20 points for classwork, 50 points for labs, 50 points for quizzes, 200 points for tests, and 20 points for homework. Homework is assigned at the end of each section (summary questions) and work not finished in class is assign to be finished at home.


Chemistry For Changing Times Steven Joyce

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Chem Com/ Chem Com vidiodisc, laboratory equipment Syllabus: 1st Quarter I. Supplying Our Water Needs

1. The Quality of our Water: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j)

Measurements and the metric system Laboratory Activity: Foul Water You Decide: Information Gathering Water and Health Water uses Back through the water pipes Where is the earth’s water? You Decide: Water-use analysis You Decide: Riverwood water use A look at water and its contaminants

2. .Physical properties of water: assessments[ Quiz

(short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i)

mixtures and solutions Laboratory activity: mixtures Molecular view of water Symbols, formulas, and equation The electrical nature of matter Pure and impure water Laboratory activity: water testing You decide: the Riverwood mystery What are the possibilities?

3. Investigating the Cause of the Fish Kill: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l)

Solubility Solution concentration Oxygen supply and demand Temperature and gas solubility You decide: Too much, too little? Acid contamination Ions and ionic compounds Dissolving ionic compounds Heavy-metal ion contamination You decide: Heavy-metal ions Molecular substances in the river Laboratory activity: Solvents

5

4. Water Purification and Treatment: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f)

Natural water purification Laboratory activity: Water softening Hard water and water softening Municipal water purification Chlorine in our water You decide: Chlorination and THMs

5. Putting It All Together: Fish Kill-Who Pays? :assessment [presentation, role playing, Test ( short answer, multiple choice, open ended question)] a) Directions for the town council meeting b) Looking back and looking ahead *Assessment Tools: c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k)

Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Role playing Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Class Participation Homework

B. 2nd Quarter: Conserving Chemical Resources

1. Use of Resources: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

Laboratory Activity: Striking it rich Using things up Tracking atoms Laboratory activity: using Up a Metal Resources and waste Disposing of things You decide: Consuming resources

2. Why We Use What We Do: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k)

Properties make the difference The chemical elements Laboratory activity: Metal, nonmetal? The periodic table You decide: Grouping the elements The pattern of atomic numbers Chemical reactivity Laboratory activity: Metal reactivities What determines properties? Modifying properties You decide: Restoring Ms. Liberty

3. Conservation in Nature and the Community: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) Sources or resources b) Conservation is nature’s way: Balancing chemical equations c) Atom, molecule, and ion inventory d) Conservation must be our way e) You decide: Recycling drive

4. Metals: Sources and Replacements: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f)

Copper: Sources and uses Evaluating an ore Metal reactivity revisited Metals from ores Laboratory Activity: Producing Copper Future Materials

5. Putting It All Together: Making Sense of Cents: assessments [ presentations, Test ( short answer, multiple choice, open ended question)] a) What is money? Anyway? b) Looking Back and Looking Ahead 6. *Assessment Tools: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j)

Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Presentations Class Participation Mid Year Exam Homework

C. 3rd Quarter: Petroleum: To Burn? To Build?

1. Petroleum in Our Lives: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) You decide: It’s a petroleum world b) Petroleum in our future c) You decide: Who has the Oil? 2. Petroleum: What is it? What do we do with it?:

assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f)

Laboratory activity: Separation by distillation Petroleum Refining Laboratory activity: Viscosity and density You decide: Crude oil to products A look at petroleum molecules Chemical bonding

g) Laboratory Activity: Modeling Alkanes h) Laboratory Activity: Alkanes revisited

3. Petroleum as an Energy Source: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

You decide: The good old days? Energy: Past, present, and future Energy and fossil fuels The chemistry of burning Laboratory activity: Combustion Using heats of combustion Altering fuels

4. Useful materials from Petroleum: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f)

Beyond alkanes Laboratory activity: The builders More builder molecules Builder molecules containing oxygen Creating new options: Petrochemicals Laboratory activity: Petrochemicals

5. Alternatives to Petroleum: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) Alternative energy sources b) builder molecule sources

6. Putting It All Together: Life without Gasoline: assessments [ presentations, Test ( short answer, multiple choice, open ended question)] a) Confronting prospects b) Looking back and looking ahead 7. *Assessment Tools: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i)

Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Presentations Class Participation Homework

D. 4th Quarter: Understand Food

1. Getting Started assessments:[classwork ] a) You decide: labels and Daily Value b) The food Pyramid c) You decide: Keeping a food diary

2. Food as Energy: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) Laboratory activity: food energy in a peanut

b) c) d) e)

Food for thought-and for energy You decide: Energy in-energy out Fats: Stored Energy with a bad name Carbohydrates: Another way to combine C,H, and O

3. Foods: The Builder Molecules: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) Foods as chemicals reactants b) Limiting reactants c) Proteins

4. Other Substances in Foods: assessments[ Quiz (short answer), classwork, labs, ] a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

Vitamins Laboratory activity: Vitamin C Minerals: An important part of our diet Laboratory activity: Iron in Foods Food additives Laboratory activity: Food coloring analysis You decide: Food additive survey

5. Putting It All Together: Which Food is Better?: assessments [ presentations, Test ( short answer, multiple choice, open ended question a) Food labels b) You decide: What kind of food am I? c) Looking back and looking ahead 6.

*Assessment Tools: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i)

Teacher observations Notebooks Lab Reports Open ended questions Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Class Participation Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 7. Grading Policy: Grading is based on a point system: roughly 20 points for classwork, 50 points for labs, 50 points for quizzes, 200 points for tests, and 20 points for homework. Homework is assigned at the end of each section (summary questions) and work not finished in class is assign to be finished at home.

Course Name:

Chemistry of Health Science

Level: Honors

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston Handouts and Case Studies as required

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Matter, Energy, and Change Measurements and Solving Problems Organization of Matter Language of Chemistry 2nd Quarter: Stoichiometry Phases of Matter 3rd Quarter: Solutions and their behavior Chemical Reactions 4th Quarter: Carbon and Its Compounds Biochemistry Nuclear Reactions *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Lab practical Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


Points:

5

Grading Policy: Homework is assigned daily Portfolio entries and self reflection as assigned Labs are performed once every six days and the completed report is due two days later Class participation and preparation Preparation to include an organized notebook, homework, a calculator, book and writing utensil Notebooks and books checked unannounced Chapter and unit tests and quizzes Midyear and final accounting for 25% of the second and third term Cooperative labs and projects as assigned

Earth Sciences Syllabi


Introductory Physical Level: Honors Science Nancy Mc Grory

Texts/Instructional Materials: Books: I.P.S., Earth Science, and Exploring Physical Science

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: 1. Diversity of Matter A. Exploring Physical Science B. Properties of Matter C. Classification of Matter Assessment: Tests and Quizzes A. Multiple choice B. Essay C. Problem solving D. Short answer E. Critical thinking Current Event Summaries Lab Reports Questions and problems from the book Science fair updates Notebook 2nd Quarter: 2. Pattern in Matter A. Structure of Matter B. The Periodic Law C. Families of Elements 3. Interactions of Matter A. Atoms and Bonding B. Chemical Reactions C. Solutions D. Carbon Chemistry E. Nuclear Chemistry Assessment: Same as term 1 Mid term exam 25% of term 2 grade 3rd Quarter: 4. Forces and Motion A. Motion B. Forces C. Work, Power, and Simple Machines D. Energy E. Waves Assessment: Same as term 1

Points:

5

4th Quarter: 5. Earth and Space Science A. Structure of Dynamic Earth B. Forces That Attack the Surface C. The Earth and the Universe D. A Closer Look at our Planet Assessment: Same as term 1 Final Exam 25 % of term 4 grade

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Lab practical Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: A. 50% of the grade is based on the average of quiz and test scores; thee other 50 % are based on labs, homework, notebook, class participation and conduct B. Grading is done using a point system. C. There is a penalty for late work unless there is a valid excuse. Science Fair project due term 3

Course Name:

Teacher Name:

Earth Science/Physical Science Nancy McGrory

Level: Advanced

Texts/Instructional Materials: Conceptual Physical Science Heath Earth Science IPS Activities in Modern Earth Science Physics, Principles and Problems Active Physics

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: 1. Matter and its structure A. Investigating physical science B. Scientific measurement 2. Forces and Motion A. Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration B. Newton’s Laws C. Momentum 3. Energy A. Potential and kinetic B. Work

Assessment: Tests and Quizzes A. Multiple choice B. Essay C. Problem solving D. Short answer E. Critical thinking Current Event Summaries Lab reports Questions and problems from the book Science fair updates Notebook 2nd Quarter: 4. Waves A. Sound waves B. Light waves

Points:

5

5. Interactions and Substances A. Atomic structure B. Chemical names and formulas C. Chemical bonding D. Families of chemical compounds E. Radioactive elements Assessment: Same as term 1 Mid term Exam 25% of term 2 grade 3rd Quarter: 5. Earth and Space Science A. Structure of dynamic Earth B. Forces that attack the surface C. Forces that raise the surface 4th Quarter: D. The Earth and the universe E. Closer look at our planet 6. Electricity Major Project: Science Fair Project term 3

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Lab practical Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects

Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Field Experience Mid Year Exam

Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: 50% of the grade is based on the average of quiz and test scores; the other 50% is based on labs, homework, notebook, class participation and conduct. I use a point system. Students are penalized for late work.

Course Name:

Earth Science

Level:

Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Heath Earth Science Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I Science Skills:

Branches of Earth Science Scientific Method and Measurements

II Astronomy:

Stars and Galaxies Characteristics of stars The Sun Planets and the Solar System Studying the Universe

III Earth’s Structure:

Shape, Size, and Layers

Major Assessments: Formal Lab Report Notebook Check Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Science Fair Components Current Event/Reflection Writing 2nd Quarter: IV Minerals and Rocks:

V Weathering and Erosion

Atomic Structure of Matter Composition and Identification of Minerals Uses of Minerals and Mining Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks Identification of Rocks Conditions and Types Soil and Sediment

Major Assessments: Formal Lab Report Notebook Check Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Science Fair Components (Research Paper) Mid-term Exam Current Event/Reflection Writing 3rd Quarter: VI Earth’s History:

VII Mapping

Geologic Time Scale Fossils Evidence of Climate Change Relative and Absolute Dating Radioactive Decay Uses of Maps Types of Maps

Modern Mapping

VIII Surface Forces:

Plate Tectonics Convection Divergent, Convergent, and Transform Boundaries

Major Assessments: Science Fair Project (All Components and Presentation) Notebook Check Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Current Event/Reflection Writing 4th Quarter: VIII Surface Forces (cont.):

IX Atmosphere and Weather

Constructive and Destructive Forces Mountain Building, Earthquakes, Volcanoes Ocean Floor Features Composition of the Atmosphere Convection, Conduction, and Radiation The Water Cycle Coriolis Effect Factors That Influence Weather Weather Prediction Climate

Major Assessments: Formal Lab Report Notebook Check Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Current Event/Reflection Writing Final Exam *Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations

Attendance Class Participation Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.

Grading Policy: Term grades are based on the following criteria. Participation/Notebook: Each student is required to maintain a 3-ring science notebook that will be graded at the end of each term. All homework, class notes, lab work, and handouts should be organized. 5-10% Tests & Quizzes: Tests will follow units or sub-units. Quizzes are usually given biweekly. Other forms of assessment include lab reports, projects, and writing assignments. 40-50% Lab work/Class work & Homework: Lab work includes all class activities and labs. 40-50% Mid term and final exam: 25% Homework Policy: Homework is assigned about 4 times per week. Partial credit can be earned for late assignments up to a certain date depending on the assignment. Science Fair: All ninth grade honors students are required to complete a science fair project. The final project is part of the third term grade. The process of selecting a topic and beginning the project begins during first term.


Earth Science Maria Kalantzis

Level:

Honors

Points:

5



II Astronomy:








Geologic Time Scale Fossils Evidence of Climate Change Relative and Absolute Dating Radioactive Decay

VII Mapping

Uses of Maps Types of Maps Modern Mapping






Major Assessments: Formal Lab Report Notebook Check Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Current Event/Reflection Writing Final Exam *Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays

Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.




Level:

Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Prentice Hall Earth Science Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I Exploring Earth Science II Stars and Galaxies III The Solar System

IV The Earth and the Moon

Branches of Earth Science Scientific method and measurements Formation of the Universe Characteristics of Stars The Sun The Planets Meteoroids, Comets, Asteroids Characteristics Interactions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun

Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder

Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Research Paper and Presentation on the Solar System 2nd Quarter: V Rocks and Minerals

VI Structure of the Earth

Characteristics of Minerals Identification of Minerals Uses of Minerals and Mining Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks Earth’s Layers Oceans and the Atmosphere

Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Lab Report on Rocks and Minerals Mid-term Exam 3rd Quarter: VII Earth’s History:

VIII Mapping

Geologic Time Scale Fossils Relative and Absolute Dating

Uses of Maps Types of Maps Modern Mapping Topography and Landscape Regions Climate Regions

Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Geologic Time/ Dinosaur Project 4th Quarter: IX Natural Disasters:


Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes Mountain Building, Earthquakes, Volcanoes

Composition of the Atmosphere The Water Cycle Predicting the Weather Weather Patterns

Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Final Exam/Independent Learning Project** *Assessment Tools: Rubrics

Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Term grades are based on homework, tests, quizzes, class work, and effort. Students will be given folders in which they keep their assignments for the topic currently being studied. They will earn points for every completed assignment. Assignments should be recorded on the assignment sheet that is also kept in the folder. Here, the possible points and the points earned by the student are recorded. Everything should be organized in folders that will be checked periodically. Mid-term and final exams are 25% of their grade for 2nd and 4th term. ** Because the class is mixed, when seniors leave, the remaining students complete an independent learning project. They incorporate the use of technology, do intense research, and present their findings about a current topic of scientific relevance of their choice. Extra Credit is available. Homework Policy: Homework will be assigned 2-3 times per week. Students will receive partial credit within a specified time limit.


Earth Science/Physical Science Maria Kalantzis

Level:

Advanced

Points:


Scientific Method and Measurements

5

II Astronomy:

Stars and Galaxies Characteristics of stars The Sun The Solar System Studying the Universe The Earth as a Planet

III Rocks and Minerals

Atomic Structure of Matter Composition and Structure of Minerals Identification of Minerals Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks Soil and Sediment

Major Assessments: Formal Lab Report Notebook Check Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Science Fair Components Current Event/Reflection Writing 2nd Quarter: IV Earth’s History:

Geologic Time Scale Fossils Evidence of Climate Change Relative and Absolute Dating

V Surface Forces:

Plate Tectonics Divergent, Convergent, and Transform Boundaries

VI Atmosphere and Weather

Composition of the Atmosphere Convection, Conduction, and Radiation The Water Cycle Coriolis Effect Climate

Major Assessments: Formal Lab Report Notebook Check Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Science Fair Components (Research Paper) Mid-term Exam Current Event/Reflection Writing

*Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical

Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Term grades are based on the following criteria. Participation/Notebook: Each student is required to maintain a 3-ring science notebook that will be graded at the end of each term. All homework, class notes, lab work, and handouts should be organized. 5-10% Tests & Quizzes: Tests will follow units or sub-units. Quizzes are usually given biweekly. Other forms of assessment include lab reports, projects, and writing assignments. 40-50% Lab work/Class work & Homework: Lab work includes all class activities and labs. 30-40% * Mid term and final exam: 25% *second and fourth term only Homework Policy: Homework is assigned about 4 times per week. Partial credit can be earned for late assignments up to a certain date depending on the assignment. Science Fair: All ninth grade honors students are required to complete a science fair project. The final project is part of the third term grade. The process of selecting a topic and beginning the project begins during first term.

Course Name:

Earth Science

Level:

Standard

Points:

5




Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Research Paper and Presentation on the Solar System 2nd Quarter: V Rocks and Minerals




VIII Mapping



Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes

Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Geologic Time/ Dinosaur Project 4th Quarter: IX Natural Disasters:

X Atmosphere and Weather



Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Final Exam/Independent Learning Project** *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Term grades are based on homework, tests, quizzes, class work, and effort. Students will be given folders in which they keep their assignments for the topic currently being studied. They will earn points for every completed assignment. Assignments should be recorded on the assignment sheet that is also kept in the folder. Here, the possible points and the points earned by the student are recorded. Everything should be organized in folders that will be checked periodically. Mid-term and final exams are 25% of their grade for 2nd and 4th term.

** Because the class is mixed, when seniors leave, the remaining students complete an independent learning project. They incorporate the use of technology, do intense research, and present their findings about a current topic of scientific relevance of their choice. Extra Credit is available. Homework Policy: Homework will be assigned 2-3 times per week. Students will receive partial credit within a specified time limit.


Earth Science Maria Weber

Level:

Standard

Points:

5




Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Research Paper and Presentation on the Solar System 2nd Quarter: V Rocks and Minerals




VIII Mapping




X Atmosphere and Weather



Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Final Exam/Independent Learning Project** *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Term grades are based on homework, tests, quizzes, class work, and effort. Students will be given folders in which they keep their assignments for the topic currently being studied. They will earn points for every completed assignment. Assignments should be recorded on the assignment sheet that is also kept in the folder. Here, the possible points and the points earned by the student are recorded. Everything should be organized in folders that will be checked periodically. Mid-term and final exams are 25% of their grade for 2nd and 4th term.

** Because the class is mixed, when seniors leave, the remaining students complete an independent learning project. They incorporate the use of technology, do intense research, and present their findings about a current topic of scientific relevance of their choice. Extra Credit is available. Homework Policy: Homework will be assigned 2-3 times per week. Students will receive partial credit within a specified time limit.

Course Name:

Earth Science

Level:

Honors

Points:

5



II Astronomy:








VII Mapping

Geologic Time Scale Fossils Evidence of Climate Change Relative and Absolute Dating Radioactive Decay Uses of Maps Types of Maps

Modern Mapping






Major Assessments: Formal Lab Report Notebook Check Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Current Event/Reflection Writing Final Exam *Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations

Attendance Class Participation Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.




Level:

Standard

Points:

5




Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays)

Research Paper and Presentation on the Solar System 2nd Quarter: V Rocks and Minerals




VIII Mapping







Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Final Exam/Independent Learning Project** *Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations

Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project




Level:

Advanced

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Heath Earth Science Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I Science Skills: II Astronomy:

Scientific Method and Measurements Stars and Galaxies Characteristics of stars

5

The Sun The Solar System Studying the Universe The Earth as a Planet III Rocks and Minerals




V Surface Forces:





*Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities

Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project



Earth Science Dr. Kellogg

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Earth Science; Published by Heath

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Introduction to Earth Science - Branches of Earth Science Science skills (Critical thinking, measurement, graphing, etc.) Astronomy - Big Bang, means of exploration, stars, the sun, planets and the solar system, studying the universe Movement of Earth (in space). Major Assesssments: Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Science Fair Components In-class work (modeling, graphing, etc.) 2nd Quarter: Astronomy (continued) - Sun, planets, more on the electromagnetic spectrum More of the Earth - Structure, formation, size and layers Minerals - Chemical composition, identification, structure Rocks - Types and formation Earth’s History - Geologic time scale Major Assesssments: Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests Science Fair Components Research Paper Group Projects In-class work (modeling, graphing, etc.) Midterm 3rd Quarter: Fossils Radioactive Dating Plate tectonics Mapping Weathering and Erosion Major Assesssments: Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) In-class work (modeling, graphing, etc.) Science Fair Components Science Fair Project Due (Work on during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Terms.)

4th Quarter: Weather Climate The Coriolis Effect Water Cycle Atmosphere The Ocean Major Assesssments: Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Group projects (paper, poster, and presentation) In-class work (modeling, graphing, etc.) Final *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations MCAS Testing Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Map illustrations Open ended questions Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Grades in this course will be determined and recorded using a percent-based system, as per the student handbook. Although the grading for individual terms may vary, in general, your work and grades will be roughly divided as follows: 30-40% Tests 20-25% Homework and Quizzes 15-20% Lab Reports/Research Papers/Presentations 10% Notebook 10-15% Preparation and Participation Science Fair Projects: As part of this course, you will conduct an individual and/or group research project (Science Fair Projects). The completion of a Science Fair Project is required for all NQHS

students enrolled in Honors and/or advanced science courses. Expect to be responsible for researching and presenting some relevant topic to your classmates. Although some time will be given in class to work on these projects, it is expected that you will go well beyond the minimal amount of time provided for this work within class. Tests: Tests will be given periodically, typically one test every 2-3 weeks. Tests will include materials recently covered in class, but may also ask you to draw connections between this material and new information. These tests may include matching, multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Tests will typically be worth 100 points. Lab Reports/Research Papers/Presentations: Throughout the course of the year you will be required to present work indicating your ability to gather information, make direct observations, analyze data, organize ideas, and make informed decisions. You will be expected over time to improve your ability to present information in a coherent and logical manner, both orally and in writing. This will be accomplished through a variety of means, including research projects, papers, laboratory work and reports, and oral presentations. While the points assigned to this work will vary from among assignments, each of these assignments will typically be worth between 30-100 points. Homework and Quizzes: Homework and quizzes will be given on a regular basis. It is expected that all homework will be turned in on the date it is due. Warning: It is expected that you come to class prepared. Quizzes may be given without prior notice. Homework and quizzes will typically be worth 1025 points. Notebooks: In this class you are expected to bring and use a three-ring binder to organize your notes, homework assignments, and extra materials handed out in class. This notebook will be turned in and graded at the end of each term. Notebooks are worth 10 percent of your term grade. Preparation and Participation: It is expected that all persons in the class will come to class prepared and ready to participate. Specifically, this means that you will: -arrive in class on time (before the bell rings) -bring all materials necessary for class each day (i.e. your notebook, notes, a writing utensil, and any work assigned for the day.) -contribute to a productive learning environment (i.e. pay attention to what the class is discussing; be prepared to provide answers and feedback) -be respectful of others (this includes using socially acceptable language) Participation grades may include periodic “spot checks” in which you will be given points for presenting (showing me) your notes, textbook, completed homework, writing utensil, etc.


Earth Science Maria Weber

Level:

Honors

Points:

5



II Astronomy:








Geologic Time Scale Fossils Evidence of Climate Change Relative and Absolute Dating Radioactive Decay

VII Mapping

Uses of Maps Types of Maps Modern Mapping






Major Assessments: Formal Lab Report Notebook Check Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Current Event/Reflection Writing Final Exam *Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays

Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.




Level:

Standard

Points:

5




Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder

Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Research Paper and Presentation on the Solar System 2nd Quarter: V Rocks and Minerals




VIII Mapping







Major Assessment: Maintenance of Science Folder Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and short essays) Final Exam/Independent Learning Project** *Assessment Tools: Rubrics

Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project




Level:

Advanced

Points:



5

II Astronomy:






V Surface Forces:





*Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical

Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project


Course Name:

Earth Science/Physical Science

Level:

Advanced

Points:

5



II Astronomy:






V Surface Forces:




Major Assessments: Formal Lab Report Notebook Check Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking)

Science Fair Components (Research Paper) Mid-term Exam Current Event/Reflection Writing

*Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project



Earth Science/Physical Science Maria Weber

Level:

Advanced

Points:

5



II Astronomy:






V Surface Forces:




Major Assessments: Formal Lab Report Notebook Check

Topic Quizzes Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking) Science Fair Components (Research Paper) Mid-term Exam Current Event/Reflection Writing

*Assessment Tools: Peer-gradings Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project


Intro to High School Sciences Syllabi

Course Name:

Introduction to High School Science

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Exploring Physical Science Prentice Hall, Science Insights Addison-Wesley

Syllabus: 2nd Quarter: Atomic Structure Electron cloud model Nuclear structure, particles and forces The Periodic table and elemental properties Atomic number, atomic mass, mass number, and isotopes Metals, metalloids, and nonmetals Periodicity and electron configuration Chemical Bonding Ions and ionic bonding Covalent bonding Metallic bonds Major Assessments: • Tests/Quizzes • Lab activities • Final Exam 25% of 4th term grade 3rd Quarter: Chemical Reactions The nature of chemical reactions Chemical equations Types, energies and rates of reactions Families of chemical compounds Acids, bases and salts Carbon chemistry Radioactive elements Motion Relativity and frames of reference Speed, velocity, and acceleration The Nature of Forces Fundamental forces Newton’s laws of motion Friction Momentum Work, Power, and Machines Potential and Kinetic Energy Major Assessments: • Tests/Quizzes • Lab activities

5

•

Newton Scooter Project

4th Quarter: Waves as transmitters of energy Waves and types of waves Wave structure and speed Wave properties Wave interactions Sound waves Mechanical transmission Properties of sound waves Earth Science Integration: Earthquakes Electromagnetic waves The electromagnetic spectrum Electromagnetic fields Wave-particle duality The properties of light Earth/ Space Science Integration: Using e-mag waves to study space Magnetism and magnetic fields Electromagnetism Electric charges and static electricity Current electricity Major Assessments: • Tests/Quizzes • Lab activities • Electromagnetic Spectrum Mural • Electromagnetic fishing rod project • Final Exam 25% of 4th term grade Grading Policy: Homework is assigned daily Writing folders Class participation and preparation Preparation to include an organized notebook, homework, a calculator, book and writing utensil Notebooks and textbooks checked unannounced Chapter and Unit Tests and Quizzes Midyear and Final accounting for 25 % of the second and fourth term grade A minimum of two projects per year Grade Calculations: 1. Tests & quizzes 2. Lab Reports/ Writing Folders/ Projects 3. Homework class participation notebooks

40-50% 15-20% 25-35%

4. Mid-year grade

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


25% of terms 2 and 4


Introduction to High School Science Mr. Brian Casey

Level: Standard

Points:


Syllabus: 2nd Quarter: Atomic Structure Electron cloud model Nuclear structure, particles and forces The Periodic table and elemental properties Atomic number, atomic mass, mass number, and isotopes Metals, metalloids, and nonmetals Periodicity and electron configuration Chemical Bonding Ions and ionic bonding Covalent bonding Metallic bonds Major Assessments:  Tests/Quizzes  Lab activities  Final Exam 25% of 4th term grade 3rd Quarter: Chemical Reactions The nature of chemical reactions Chemical equations Types, energies and rates of reactions Families of chemical compounds Acids, bases and salts Carbon chemistry Radioactive elements Motion Relativity and frames of reference Speed, velocity, and acceleration The Nature of Forces Fundamental forces Newton’s laws of motion Friction Momentum Work, Power, and Machines Potential and Kinetic Energy Major Assessments:  Tests/Quizzes

5

 

Lab activities Newton Scooter Project

4th Quarter: Waves as transmitters of energy Waves and types of waves Wave structure and speed Wave properties Wave interactions Sound waves Mechanical transmission Properties of sound waves Earth Science Integration: Earthquakes Electromagnetic waves The electromagnetic spectrum Electromagnetic fields Wave-particle duality The properties of light Earth/ Space Science Integration: Using e-mag waves to study space Magnetism and magnetic fields Electromagnetism Electric charges and static electricity Current electricity Major Assessments:  Tests/Quizzes  Lab activities  Electromagnetic Spectrum Mural  Electromagnetic fishing rod project  Final Exam 25% of 4th term grade Grading Policy: Homework is assigned daily Writing folders Class participation and preparation Preparation to include an organized notebook, homework, a calculator, book and writing utensil Notebooks and textbooks checked unannounced Chapter and Unit Tests and Quizzes Midyear and Final accounting for 25 % of the second and fourth term grade A minimum of two projects per year Grade Calculations: 1. Tests & quizzes 2. Lab Reports/ Writing Folders/ Projects 3. Homework class participation notebooks

40-50% 15-20% 25-35%

4. Mid-year grade

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


25% of terms 2 and 4

Course Name: IN HS SCIS Level: Std Teacher Name: Ms. DeVore Texts/Instructional Materials: Addison and Wesley Science Insights Syllabus: 1ST Quarter A. Exploring Physical Science B. Properties of Matter C. Pure and Impure Substances D. Atomic Structure E. The Periodic Table and Elemental Properties

Points: 5

2nd Quarter A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

Motion Nature of Forces Work, Power, and Simple Machines Potential and Kinetic Energy Waves and Transmitters of Energy Sound Waves Electromagnetic Waves

3rd Quarter A. B. C. D. E.

Geochemical Process and Cycles In the Earth System The Earth’s Atmosphere The Earth’s Lithosphere The Earth’s Hydrosphere Human Impacts on the Earth System

4th Quarter A. B. C. D. E.

Matter and Energy in the Earth and Space Sciences Gravitational Forces Inertia and Rotational Inertia Our Electromagnetic Window to the Universe Introduction to Astronomy

Assessment Tools: Portfolios Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Open-ended questions Co-operative learning projects Exams Research Papers Presentations Mid Year Exam (Term I and II) Final Exam (Term III and IV) Homework Grading Policy Grade Calculations: Test & Quizzed Lab Reports

40 – 50 % 10 –15 %

Homework, Projects 30 – 40 % and class participation Homework: Students are assigned a fair amount of homework in various forms, including textbook questions, worksheets, current events, critical thinking questions, etc. The homework assignments are meant to reinforce the important concepts in class and to prepare the students for the material that they will be responsible for on quizzes and tests. Homework is assigned every night of the week and occasionally on weekends. Homework must be handed in on time to receive full credit. All homework should have the student’s name, the date, the period the class meets, and the title of the assignment.

Course Name:

Teacher Name:

Introduction to High School Science: Earth and Space Mr. Donnelly

Level: Standard

Points:


Science Insights: Exploring Earth and Space


Space Science A. Our place on Earth and in space B. The Sun’s place in the sky , seasons and time keeping C. The Moon, the planets, the evening sky and orbital motion D. Our window on the universe: Electro-magnetic radiation E. The Hertzsprung Russell diagram and stellar evolution F. The Big Bang Theory G. Origins of the solar system H. The formation of the Earth

Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, Science News Article Report Forms, weekly quizzes on each major section, a term project and a term test on all the major sections. 2nd Quarter: II.

Earth Science A. The Structure of the solid Earth B. Weathering, erosion, deposition and geological time C. Rocks, minerals and the rock cycle D. Plate tectonic, volcanoes and earthquakes E. The structure of the atmosphere F. Cycles in the atmosphere G. Oceanography: tides, currents and wave action H. Weather and climate change I. Environmental issues impacted by human activities

Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, Science News Article Report Forms, weekly quizzes on each major section, a term project and a final examination on major sections from term I and II..

3rd Quarter: Exchange of classes at mid year to redo quarters I and II 4th Quarter: *Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Rubrics Teacher observations Projects

5

Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Open note book quizzes Science news article reports Grading Policy: Average from the sum of: Quiz average Homework average SNARF grade Term Project Major exam grade Add the sum of these scores and divide by five.


Intro to H. S. Science Level: Standard Mr. Hart

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Exploring Physical Science by Mator, et. Al. Prentice Hall 1999

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I Structure of Matter A Exploring physical science 1. The scientific method 2. Measurement and the metric system 3. Science safety B Properties of matter 1. Mass, weight, volume, and density 2. Physical properties 3. Chemical properties 4. Phases and phase change C Pure and impure substances 1. Elements 2. Compounds 3. Mixtures D Atomic structure 1. Nuclear structure, particles and forces E The periodic table and elemental properties 1. Atomic number, atomic mass, mass number, and isotopes 2. Periodicity and electron configuration II The Interactions of Substances A Chemical bonding 1. Ionic bonding 2. Covalent bonds B Chemical reactions 1. The nature of chemical reactions 2. Chemical equations C Families of chemical compounds 1. Acids, bases, and salts D Radioactive elements 1. The nature of radioactivity 2. Nuclear reactions 3. Detecting and using radioactive substances

2nd Quarter: III Forces and Motion A Motion 1. Relativity and frames of reference 2. Speed: a rate of motion 3. Velocity: a vector quantity 4. Acceleration: a change of rate of motion B The nature of forces 1. the effects of forces 2. The fundamental forces C. Motion 1. Newton’s laws of motion 2. Friction 3. Momentum D. Work, Power and simple machines 1. Work 2. Simple machines IV Energy A. Potential and kinetic energy 1. Gravitational potential energy 2. Kinetic energy: the energy of matter in motion 3. Conservation of energy 4. Energy conversions and efficiency B. Waves as transmitters of energy 1. Wave types and actions 2. Wave properties 3. Wave interactions C. Sound waves 1. Mechanical transmission 2. Properties of sound waves D. Electromagnetic waves 1. The electromagnetic spectrum 2. Electromagnetic fields 3. The properties of light

*Assessment Tools:

MCAS Testing Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: The average of 2 Notebook grades, 1 open notebook test, 1 special report and usually 4 tests determines the grade. Homework is done in the notebook and checked when due.


Introduction to High School Science Ms. Beverly Kenney

Level: Standard

Points:


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Topography and Geography Structure of the Earth Time and Change Plate Tectonics Movement of the Crust Earthquakes and Volcanoes Earth Chemistry Mineral Rocks and the Rock Cycle Weathering and Soils Forces of Erosion Major Assessments:  Tests/Quizzes  Lab activities  Biome project  Natural disaster project 2nd Quarter: Fresh Water Ocean Water Ocean Basins The Atmosphere Water in the Atmosphere Weather Climate Minerals and Energy Resources Humans and the Environment Earth and the Moon The Solar System Stars and Galaxies Major Assessments:  Tests/Quizzes  Lab activities  Space project  Midyear 25% of 2nd term grade

5

Grading Policy: Homework is assigned daily Portfolio entries and self reflection as assigned Class participation and preparation Preparation to include an organized notebook, homework, a calculator, book and writing utensil Notebooks and textbooks checked unannounced Chapter and Unit Tests and Quizzes Midyear and Final accounting for 25 % of the second and fourth term grade A minimum of two projects per year Grade Calculations: 1. Tests & quizzes 2. Cooperative work assignments/projects 3. Homework class participation notebooks 4. Mid-year

*Assessment Tools: Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Map illustrations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework


40-50% 10-20% 20-35% 25% of term 2 grade

Physics Syllabi

Course Name:

Physics

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Physics: Principles and Problems

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. The Mathematics of Physics A. The Metric System B. Scientific Notation and Operations C. Fundamental and Derived Units if Measure II. Motion in a Straight Line A. Scalar and Vector Quantities B. Acceleration C. Equations of Motion III. Graphical Analysis of Motion A. Distance – Time Graph B. Velocity – Time Graph C. Graphical Analysis

Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, periodic quizzes and examinations on each major section. 2nd Quarter:

IV. Laws of Motion A. Inertia B. Acceleration C. Interaction V. Vector Analysis A. Scales and Angular Measurement B. Composition and Resolution of Vectors VI. Universal Gravitation A. Kepler’s Laws B. Gravity and Weight C. Projectile Motion D. Frictional Forces

Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, periodic quizzes, examinations on each major section and mid-year examination. 3rd Quarter:

VII. Conservation of Momentum A. Impulse B. Change of Momentum C. Elastic and Inelastic Collisions VIII. Mechanical Energy A. Work, Power, and Simple Machines B. Conservation of Energy C. Potential and Kinetic Energy IX. Thermal Energy

A. Calorimetry B. Phase Changes

Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, periodic quizzes and examinations on each major section. 4th Quarter:

X. Waves and Energy Transfer A. Wave Properties B. Sound Wave Phenomena C. Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum XI. Electrical Energy A. Electro-statics B. Direct Current C. Electro-magnetic Induction XII. High Energy Physics A. Nuclear Physics B. Quarks and the Standard Model

Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, periodic quizzes, examinations on each major section and final examination.

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Journal/DiariesObjective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Lab notebook


Term grade is the average from the sum of the following grades: Individual unit exams Homework average Lab participation and homework average Quiz average

Course Name: IN HS SCIS Level: Std Points: 5 Teacher Name: Ms. DeVore Texts/Instructional Materials: Exploring Physical Science by Mator, et. Al. Prentice Hall 1999 Syllabus: 1ST Quarter (3rd Quarter) I. Structure of Matter A. Exploring Physical Science 1. The scientific method 2. Measurement and the metric system 3. Science safety B. Properties of Matter 1. Mass, weight, volume and density 2. Physical properties 3. Chemical properties 4. Phases and phase change C. Pure and impure substances 1. Elements 2. Compounds 3. Mixtures D. Atomic structure 1. Nuclear structure, particles and forces E. The Periodic Table and elemental properties 1. Atomic number, atomic mass, mass number, and isotopes 2. Periodicity and electron configuration II. The Interaction of Substances A. Chemical bonding 1. Ionic bonding 2. Covalent bonding B. Chemical reactions 1. The nature of chemical reaction 2. Chemical reactions C. Families of chemical compounds 1. Acids, bases, and salts D. Radioactive elements 1. The nature of radioactivity 2. Nuclear reaction E. Detecting and using radioactive substances Assessment Tools: Portfolios Journal/Diaries Rubrics Oral presentation Rubric – Element Project Project – Element Project Notebooks Open-ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multiple-choice tests Essay tests

Homework Lab activities 2nd Quarter(4th Quarter) III. Forces and Motion A. Motion 1. Relativity and frames of reference 2. Speed: a rate of motion 3. Velocity: a vector quantity 4. Acceleration: a change of rate of motion B. The nature of forces C. Motion 1. Newton’s laws of motion 2. Friction 3. Momentum D. Work, Power and simple machines 1. Work 2. Simple machines IV. Energy A. Potential and kinetic energy 1. Gravitational potential energy 2. Kinetic energy: the energy of mate in motion 3. Conservation of energy 4. Energy conversions and efficiency B. Waves as transmitters of energy 1. Wave types and actions 2. Wave properties 3. Wave interactions C. Sound waves 1. Mechanical transmission 2. Properties of sound waves D. Electromagnetic waves 1. The electromagnetic spectrum 2. Electromagnetic fields 3. The properties of light Assessment Tools: Portfolios Journal/Diaries Rubrics Oral presentation Rubric – Wave project Project – Wave project Notebooks Open-ended questions Co-operative learning projects Multiple-choice tests Essay tests Lab activities Homework Mid Year Exam (Final Exam)

Grading Policy Grade Calculations: Test & Quizzed 40 – 50 % Lab Reports 10 –15 % Homework, Projects 30 – 40 % and class participation Homework: Students are assigned a fair amount of homework in various forms, including textbook questions, worksheets, current events, critical thinking questions, etc. The homework assignments are meant to reinforce the important concepts in class and to prepare the students for the material that they will be responsible for on quizzes and tests. Homework is assigned every night of the week and occasionally on weekends. Homework must be handed in on time to receive full credit. Incomplete homework assignments will lead to after school detention. All homework should have the student’s name, the date, the period the class meets, and the title of the assignment. Extra Help: Extra help is available to all students on request.


Physics Mr. Donnelly

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Physics: Principles and Problems

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. The Mathematics of Physics A. The Metric System B. Scientific Notation and Operations C. Fundamental and Derived Units if Measure II. Motion in a Straight Line A. Scalar and Vector Quantities B. Acceleration C. Equations of Motion III. Graphical Analysis of Motion A. Distance – Time Graph B. Velocity – Time Graph C. Graphical Analysis

Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, periodic quizzes and examinations on each major section. 2nd Quarter:

IV. Laws of Motion A. Inertia B. Acceleration C. Interaction V. Vector Analysis A. Scales and Angular Measurement B. Composition and Resolution of Vectors VI. Universal Gravitation A. Kepler’s Laws B. Gravity and Weight C. Projectile Motion D. Frictional Forces

Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, periodic quizzes, examinations on each major section and mid-year examination. 3rd Quarter:

VII. Conservation of Momentum A. Impulse B. Change of Momentum C. Elastic and Inelastic Collisions VIII. Mechanical Energy A. Work, Power, and Simple Machines B. Conservation of Energy C. Potential and Kinetic Energy

IX. Thermal Energy A. Calorimetry B. Phase Changes

Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, periodic quizzes and examinations on each major section. 4th Quarter:

X. Waves and Energy Transfer A. Wave Properties B. Sound Wave Phenomena C. Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum XI. Electrical Energy A. Electro-statics B. Direct Current C. Electro-magnetic Induction XII. High Energy Physics A. Nuclear Physics B. Quarks and the Standard Model

Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, periodic quizzes, examinations on each major section and final examination.

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Journal/DiariesObjective Tests/Quizzes Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Lab notebook


Grading Policy: Term grade is the average from the sum of the following grades: Individual unit exams Homework average Lab participation and homework average Quiz average

Course Name:

PHYSICS

Level: HONORS

Texts/Instructional Materials: Text: Modern Physics Author: Trinklein Publisher: Holt Rinehart and Winston Year of Publication: 1990


II.

Measurement and Problem Solving A. The Metric Systems 1. Fundamental and Derived Units B. Scientific Notation C. Problem Solving 1. Formula 2. Unit Cancellation Technique 3. Relative Error D. Vector and Scalar Quantities Straight Line Motion A. Galileo and Italian Renaissance 1. Historical Development B. Speed, Velocity and Acceleration 1. Equations of Motion 2. Graphical Representation of Motion 3. Free Fall C. Addition of Velocity Vectors 1. Parallelogram of Velocity Vectors

2nd Quarter: III. Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics A. Historical considerations B. Laws of Motion 1. Definition of the Newton C. Universal Gravitation 1. Historical Inverse Square Law 2. Mass of the Earth 3. Mass and Weight compared D. Forces and vector methods 1. Composition E. Motion in two dimensions 1. Circular motion

Points:

5

F. G. H. III. a

2. Projectile Motion Periodic motion Momentum 1. Vector Addition Revisited Mechanical Energy and its Conservation

Atomic structure and radioactivity A.

Types of Radioactivity 1. Natural disintegration 2. Transmutation 3. Fission A. Historical Development B. Nuclear Reactors

3rd Quarter: IV. Molecular Motion and Heat A. Phases of Matter B. Calorimetry - Thermometry C. Expansion and Gas Laws D. Mechanical Equivalent 1. Historical Development of Heat Engine 2. Thermodynamics and Refrigeration V. Nature of waves A. Wave Characteristics and Terminology B. Wave Interactions VI. Nature of sound A. Audio Spectrum 1. Speed of sound B. Frequency, Amplitude – Doppler Effect 1. Intensity and decibel C. Characteristics of sound waves 1. Resonance VII. The Nature of Light A. Historical Development 1. Speed of Light B. Geometric Optics 1. Reflection 2. Refraction C. Physical Optics 1. Diffraction 2. Interference 3. Polarization D. Quantum Optics 1. Color

2. Spectroscopy

4th Quarter: VIII. Electrical Energy A. Electrostatics 1. Nature of Charge 2. Potential energy difference 3. Capacitance B. Direct Current Circuits 1. Chemical Sources 2. Series and parallel circuits 3. Ohm’s Law C. Magnetic effects 1. Magnetism 2. Electromagnetism D. Electromagnetic Induction 1. Induced currents *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Word problems Co-operative learning projects Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Average of 5 tests and the Laboratory Notebook Grade


PHYSICS MR. HART

Level: HONORS

Texts/Instructional Materials: Text: Modern Physics Author: Trinklein Publisher: Holt Rinehart and Winston Year of Publication: 1990


II.

Measurement and Problem Solving A. The Metric Systems 1. Fundamental and Derived Units B. Scientific Notation C. Problem Solving 1. Formula 2. Unit Cancellation Technique 3. Relative Error D. Vector and Scalar Quantities Straight Line Motion A. Galileo and Italian Renaissance 1. Historical Development B. Speed, Velocity and Acceleration 1. Equations of Motion 2. Graphical Representation of Motion 3. Free Fall C. Addition of Velocity Vectors 1. Parallelogram of Velocity Vectors

2nd Quarter: III. Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics A. Historical considerations B. Laws of Motion 1. Definition of the Newton C. Universal Gravitation 1. Historical Inverse Square Law 2. Mass of the Earth 3. Mass and Weight compared D. Forces and vector methods 1. Composition E. Motion in two dimensions

Points:

5

F. G. H. III. a

1. Circular motion 2. Projectile Motion Periodic motion Momentum 1. Vector Addition Revisited Mechanical Energy and its Conservation

Atomic structure and radioactivity A.

Types of Radioactivity 1. Natural disintegration 2. Transmutation 3. Fission A. Historical Development B. Nuclear Reactors

3rd Quarter: IV. Molecular Motion and Heat A. Phases of Matter B. Calorimetry - Thermometry C. Expansion and Gas Laws D. Mechanical Equivalent 1. Historical Development of Heat Engine 2. Thermodynamics and Refrigeration V. Nature of waves A. Wave Characteristics and Terminology B. Wave Interactions VI. Nature of sound A. Audio Spectrum 1. Speed of sound B. Frequency, Amplitude – Doppler Effect 1. Intensity and decibel C. Characteristics of sound waves 1. Resonance VII. The Nature of Light A. Historical Development 1. Speed of Light B. Geometric Optics 1. Reflection 2. Refraction C. Physical Optics 1. Diffraction 2. Interference 3. Polarization D. Quantum Optics

1. Color 2. Spectroscopy

4th Quarter: VIII. Electrical Energy A. Electrostatics 1. Nature of Charge 2. Potential energy difference 3. Capacitance B. Direct Current Circuits 1. Chemical Sources 2. Series and parallel circuits 3. Ohm’s Law C. Magnetic effects 1. Magnetism 2. Electromagnetism D. Electromagnetic Induction 1. Induced currents *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Lab practical Word problems Co-operative learning projects Science fair investigative projects Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Average of 5 tests and the Laboratory Notebook Grade

Course Name:

Physics

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Physics

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Introduction to physics A. The scientific method B. Matter and energy C. The wave/particle duality D. High energy physics II. Measurement and problem solving A. Metric system B. Making and recording measurements C. Problem solving III. Velocity and accelleration A. Velocity B. Acceleration C. Newton’s laws of motion D. Gravitation Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports and examinations on each major section. 2nd Quarter: IV. Concurrent and parallel forces A. Composition of forces B. Resolution of forces C. Friction D. Parallel forces V. Two-dimensional and periodic motion A. Circular Motion B. Rotary Motion C. Harmonic Motion VI. Conservation of energy and momentum A. Work, machines and power B. Energy C. Momentum Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, examinations on each major section and mid-year examination. 3rd Quarter: VII. Molecular forces A. The structure of matter B. The solid phase C. The liquid phase D. The gaseous phase VIII. Heat measurements

A. Thermal energy, temperature and heat B. Thermal expansion C. Heat exchange D. Change of phase E. The mechanical equivalent of heat F. Thermodynamics IX. Waves A. The nature of waves B. Wave interactions X. Sound waves A. The nature of sound B. Characteristics of sound waves Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, research project and examinations on each major section 4th Quarter: XI. The nature of light A. Waves and particles B. Illumination C. Reflection D. Refraction E. Diffraction F. Polarization XII. Electrostatics A. Electric charge B. Potential difference XIII. Current electriciy A. Direct current sources B. Alternating current and electromagnetic induction C. Series and parallel circuits D. Ohm’s law Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, examinations on each major section and final examination. *Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Journal/DiariesObjective Tests/Quizzes Exams

Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Lab notebook

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Term grade is the average from the sum of the following grades: Individual unit exams Homework average Lab participation and homework average Research project grade (term III)


Physics Mr. Donnelly

Level: Advanced

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Physics

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I. Introduction to physics A. The scientific method B. Matter and energy C. The wave/particle duality D. High energy physics II. Measurement and problem solving A. Metric system B. Making and recording measurements C. Problem solving III. Velocity and accelleration A. Velocity B. Acceleration C. Newton’s laws of motion D. Gravitation Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports and examinations on each major section. 2nd Quarter: IV. Concurrent and parallel forces A. Composition of forces B. Resolution of forces C. Friction D. Parallel forces V. Two-dimensional and periodic motion A. Circular Motion B. Rotary Motion C. Harmonic Motion VI. Conservation of energy and momentum A. Work, machines and power B. Energy C. Momentum Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, examinations on each major section and mid-year examination. 3rd Quarter: VII. Molecular forces A. The structure of matter B. The solid phase C. The liquid phase D. The gaseous phase

VIII. Heat measurements A. Thermal energy, temperature and heat B. Thermal expansion C. Heat exchange D. Change of phase E. The mechanical equivalent of heat F. Thermodynamics IX. Waves A. The nature of waves B. Wave interactions X. Sound waves A. The nature of sound B. Characteristics of sound waves Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, research project and examinations on each major section 4th Quarter: XI. The nature of light A. Waves and particles B. Illumination C. Reflection D. Refraction E. Diffraction F. Polarization XII. Electrostatics A. Electric charge B. Potential difference XIII. Current electriciy A. Direct current sources B. Alternating current and electromagnetic induction C. Series and parallel circuits D. Ohm’s law Assessment includes daily assignments of questions and problems from the text and worksheets, lab reports, examinations on each major section and final examination. *Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Rubrics Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Oral Exams Lab practical Open ended questions Word problems Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Science fair investigative projects Journal/DiariesObjective Tests/Quizzes

Exams Essays Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Lab notebook

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Term grade is the average from the sum of the following grades: Individual unit exams Homework average Lab participation and homework average Research project grade (term III)

Science Explorations Syllabi

Course Name:

Science Explorations

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Exploring Physical Science, Maton et al, © 1997 Exploring Physical Science Teacher Resource Kit Teacher-created laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Chemistry I. Matter: The Building Block of the Universe A. Exploring Physical Science 1. The Scientific Method 2. The Metric System 3. Tools of Measurement B. General Properties of Matter 1. Matter 2. Mass and Weight 3. Volume and Density C. Physical and Chemical Changes 1. Phases of Matter 2. Phase Changes 3. Chemical Properties and Changes D. Mixtures, Elements, and Compounds 1. Classes of Matter 2. Mixtures 3. Elements 4. Compounds E. Atoms 1. An Atomic Model of Matter 2. Structure of the Atom 3. Forces Within the Atom F. The Periodic Table 1. Arranging the Elements 2. Design of the Periodic Table 3. Chemical Families 4. Periodic Properties of the Elements Major Assignments: -Term Project - Elements *1st Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Research papers

Presentations Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 2nd Quarter: Chemistry (continued) II. Chemistry of Matter A. Atoms and Bonding 1. Chemical Bonding 2. Ionic Bonds 3. Covalent Bonds 4. Metallic Bonds 5. Predicting Types of Bonds B. Chemical Reactions 1. Nature of Chemical Reactions 2. Chemical Equations 3. Types of Chemical Reactions 4. Energy of Chemical Reactions 5. Rates of Chemical Reactions C. Families of Chemical Compounds 1. Acids and Bases 2. Salts 3. Carbon and Its Compounds 4. Hydrocarbons D. Radioactive Elements 1. Radioactivity 2. Nuclear Reactions 3. Harnessing the Nucleus 4. Detecting and Using Radioactivity Major Assignments: -Term Project - Inventions (Science, Technology, and Engineering) -Midterm Exam nd *2 Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Research papers Presentations Mid Year Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 3rd Quarter: Physics III. Motion, Forces, and Energy A. What is Motion?

1. Frames of Reference 2. Measuring Motion 3. Changes in Velocity 4. Momentum B. The Nature of Forces 1. What is a Force? 2. Friction 3. Newton’s Laws of Motion 4. Gravity C. Forces in Fluids 1. Fluid Pressure 2. Hydraulic Devices 3. Pressure and Gravity 4. Buoyancy D. Work, Power, and Simple Machines 1. What It Means to Do Work 2. Power 3. Machines 4. Simple and Compound Machines E. Energy: Forms and Changes 1. Nature of Energy 2. Kinetic and Potential Energy 3. Energy Conversions 4. Conservation of Energy 5. Physics and Energy IV. Sound and Light A. Characteristics of Waves 1. Nature of Waves 2. Characteristics of Waves 3. Types of Waves 4. Speed of Waves 5. Interactions of Waves B. Sound and Its Uses C. Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum D. Light and Its Uses Major Assignments: -Term Project - Mysteries of Science *3rd Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Research papers Presentations Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 4th Quarter:

Earth and Space Science V. Earth Science A. Earth Science Part I 1. The Internal Structure of the Earth 2. Plate Tectonics 3. Earth Quakes and Plate Tectonics 4. Volcanism and Plate Tectonics 5. Rocks and the Rock Cycle B. Earth Science Part II 1. Heating the Earth 2. The Water Cycle 3. Weathering and Erosion 4. Motions of the Ocean VI. Space Science A. Matter and Energy in the Earth and Space Sciences 1. Gravitational Forces 2. Inertia and Roational Inertia 3. Our Electromagnetic Window to the Universe B. Cosmology 1. Introduction to Astronomy a. Our Place on Earth and in Space b. The Sun’s Place in the Sky and Time Keeping c. The Moon, the Planets, and the Evening Sky 2. The Big Bang Theory 3. The Hertzsprun - Russell Diagram and Stellar Evolution 4. Origins of the Solar System 5. The Formation of the Earth Major Assignments: -Term Project - Natural Disasters -Final Exam th *4 Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Research papers Presentations Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range: Tests: 100 Points

Quizzes: 20 - 30 Points Term Project: 200 Points Notebook: 100 Points Homework: 10 - 50 Points Classwork: 10 - 100 Points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade


Science Explorations Mr. Croft

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Exploring Physical Science, Maton et al,  1997 Exploring Physical Science Teacher Resource Kit Teacher-created laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Chemistry I. Matter: The Building Block of the Universe A. Exploring Physical Science 1. The Scientific Method 2. The Metric System 3. Tools of Measurement B. General Properties of Matter 1. Matter 2. Mass and Weight 3. Volume and Density C. Physical and Chemical Changes 1. Phases of Matter 2. Phase Changes 3. Chemical Properties and Changes D. Mixtures, Elements, and Compounds 1. Classes of Matter 2. Mixtures 3. Elements 4. Compounds E. Atoms 1. An Atomic Model of Matter 2. Structure of the Atom 3. Forces Within the Atom F. The Periodic Table 1. Arranging the Elements 2. Design of the Periodic Table 3. Chemical Families 4. Periodic Properties of the Elements Major Assignments: -Term Project - Elements *1st Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)

Research papers Presentations Homework


*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 3rd Quarter: Physics III. Motion, Forces, and Energy

A. What is Motion? 1. Frames of Reference 2. Measuring Motion 3. Changes in Velocity 4. Momentum B. The Nature of Forces 1. What is a Force? 2. Friction 3. Newton’s Laws of Motion 4. Gravity C. Forces in Fluids 1. Fluid Pressure 2. Hydraulic Devices 3. Pressure and Gravity 4. Buoyancy D. Work, Power, and Simple Machines 1. What It Means to Do Work 2. Power 3. Machines 4. Simple and Compound Machines E. Energy: Forms and Changes 1. Nature of Energy 2. Kinetic and Potential Energy 3. Energy Conversions 4. Conservation of Energy 5. Physics and Energy IV. Sound and Light A. Characteristics of Waves 1. Nature of Waves 2. Characteristics of Waves 3. Types of Waves 4. Speed of Waves 5. Interactions of Waves B. Sound and Its Uses C. Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum D. Light and Its Uses Major Assignments: -Term Project - Mysteries of Science *3rd Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Research papers Presentations Homework


4th Quarter: Earth and Space Science V. Earth Science A. Earth Science Part I 1. The Internal Structure of the Earth 2. Plate Tectonics 3. Earth Quakes and Plate Tectonics 4. Volcanism and Plate Tectonics 5. Rocks and the Rock Cycle B. Earth Science Part II 1. Heating the Earth 2. The Water Cycle 3. Weathering and Erosion 4. Motions of the Ocean VI. Space Science A. Matter and Energy in the Earth and Space Sciences 1. Gravitational Forces 2. Inertia and Roational Inertia 3. Our Electromagnetic Window to the Universe B. Cosmology 1. Introduction to Astronomy a. Our Place on Earth and in Space b. The Sun’s Place in the Sky and Time Keeping c. The Moon, the Planets, and the Evening Sky 2. The Big Bang Theory 3. The Hertzsprun - Russell Diagram and Stellar Evolution 4. Origins of the Solar System 5. The Formation of the Earth Major Assignments: -Term Project - Natural Disasters -Final Exam *4th Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Research papers Presentations Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range:

Tests: 100 Points Quizzes: 20 - 30 Points Term Project: 200 Points Notebook: 100 Points Homework: 10 - 50 Points Classwork: 10 - 100 Points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade


Science Explorations Mrs. DeVore

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Exploring Physical Science, Maton et al,  1997 Exploring Physical Science Teacher Resource Kit Teacher-created laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Chemistry I. Matter: The Building Block of the Universe A. Exploring Physical Science 1. The Scientific Method 2. The Metric System 3. Tools of Measurement B. General Properties of Matter 1. Matter 2. Mass and Weight 3. Volume and Density C. Physical and Chemical Changes 1. Phases of Matter 2. Phase Changes 3. Chemical Properties and Changes D. Mixtures, Elements, and Compounds 1. Classes of Matter 2. Mixtures 3. Elements 4. Compounds E. Atoms 1. An Atomic Model of Matter 2. Structure of the Atom 3. Forces Within the Atom F. The Periodic Table 1. Arranging the Elements 2. Design of the Periodic Table 3. Chemical Families 4. Periodic Properties of the Elements Major Assignments: -Term Project - Elements *1st Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)

Research papers Presentations Homework


*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. 3rd Quarter: Physics III. Motion, Forces, and Energy

A. What is Motion? 1. Frames of Reference 2. Measuring Motion 3. Changes in Velocity 4. Momentum B. The Nature of Forces 1. What is a Force? 2. Friction 3. Newton’s Laws of Motion 4. Gravity C. Forces in Fluids 1. Fluid Pressure 2. Hydraulic Devices 3. Pressure and Gravity 4. Buoyancy D. Work, Power, and Simple Machines 1. What It Means to Do Work 2. Power 3. Machines 4. Simple and Compound Machines E. Energy: Forms and Changes 1. Nature of Energy 2. Kinetic and Potential Energy 3. Energy Conversions 4. Conservation of Energy 5. Physics and Energy IV. Sound and Light A. Characteristics of Waves 1. Nature of Waves 2. Characteristics of Waves 3. Types of Waves 4. Speed of Waves 5. Interactions of Waves B. Sound and Its Uses C. Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum D. Light and Its Uses Major Assignments: -Term Project - Mysteries of Science *3rd Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Research papers Presentations Homework


4th Quarter: Earth and Space Science V. Earth Science A. Earth Science Part I 1. The Internal Structure of the Earth 2. Plate Tectonics 3. Earth Quakes and Plate Tectonics 4. Volcanism and Plate Tectonics 5. Rocks and the Rock Cycle B. Earth Science Part II 1. Heating the Earth 2. The Water Cycle 3. Weathering and Erosion 4. Motions of the Ocean VI. Space Science A. Matter and Energy in the Earth and Space Sciences 1. Gravitational Forces 2. Inertia and Roational Inertia 3. Our Electromagnetic Window to the Universe B. Cosmology 1. Introduction to Astronomy a. Our Place on Earth and in Space b. The Sun’s Place in the Sky and Time Keeping c. The Moon, the Planets, and the Evening Sky 2. The Big Bang Theory 3. The Hertzsprun - Russell Diagram and Stellar Evolution 4. Origins of the Solar System 5. The Formation of the Earth Major Assignments: -Term Project - Natural Disasters -Final Exam *4th Quarter Assessment Tools: Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Open ended questions Word problems Co-operative learning projects Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay) Research papers Presentations Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with their typical point range:

Tests: 100 Points Quizzes: 20 - 30 Points Term Project: 200 Points Notebook: 100 Points Homework: 10 - 50 Points Classwork: 10 - 100 Points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade

Course Name: Exploring Science Teacher Name: Ms. Stukenborg

Level: Standard

Points: 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Exploring Physical Science, Maton et al, 1997 Science Insights: Exploring Earth and Space, DiSpezio, 1996 Teacher Resource Kits Teacher-created Laboratories and activities Selected texts, lab manuals, and Internet sites used for reference and lessons Syllabus: 1st Quarter: I Matter: Building Blocks of the Universe A. Exploring Physical Science a. Scientific Method b. Metric System c. Tools of Measurement B. General Properties of Matter a. Matter b. Mass and Weight c. Volume and Density C. Physical and Chemical Changes a. Phases of Matter b. Phase Changes c. Chemical Properties and Changes D. Mixtures, Elements and Compounds a. Classes of Matter b. Mixtures c. Elements d. Compounds E. Atoms: Building Blocks of Matter a. An Atomic Model of Matter b. Structure of the Atom c. Forces Within the Atom F. Classification of Elements a. Arranging the Elements b. Design of the Periodic Table c. Periodic Properties Main Assessments: Term Project 2nd Quarter: I Chemistry of Matter A. Atoms and Bonding a. Ionic Bonding b. Covalent Bonding c. Metallic Bonds

d. Predicting Types of Bonds B. Chemical Reactions a. Nature of Chemical Reactions b. Chemical Equations c. Types of Chemical Reactions d. Rates of Chemical Reactions C. Families of Chemical Compounds a. Acids and Bases b. Acids and Bases in Solutions: Salts c. Carbon and its Compounds d. Hydrocarbons e. Substituted Hydrocarbons D. Radioactive Elements a. Radioactivity b. Nuclear Reactions c. Harnessing the Nucleus d. Detecting and Using Radioactivity II Motion and Forces A. What is Motion? a. Frames of Reference b. Measuring Motion c. Changes in Velocity d. Momentum B. The Nature of Forces a. What is a Force? b. Friction: A Force Opposing Motion c. Newton’s Laws of Motion d. Gravity Main Assessments: Term Project Grading Policy: Assignments and Assessments will each have a point value. A student’s grade is determined by how many points he/she receives compared to the total possible points for the assignment. Their length, complexity and importance will determine the weight of each assignment. Tests: 100-200 points Quizzes: 25-100 points Term Project: 200 points Science Fair Project: Points vary by term Homework: 10-50 points Classwork: 10-100 points Laboratories: 50-100 points Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade

North Quincy High Supplemental Courses Syllabi

Careers Syllabi

Computer Application Use Syllabi

Course Name:

Computer Applications

Level: H

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Microsoft Office 2000, Shelley Cashman Series Microsoft Word, Morrison and Pasewark

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Creating a Document A. Understanding Toolbar Icons B. Opening a document C. Starting a New Document Selecting and Editing Text A. Saving files B. Working With Long documents C. Selecting and Editing D. Searching and Replacing Text Moving and Copying Text A. Moving Text Within a Document B. Copying text Within a Document C. Moving and Copying text Between Documents Spelling, Grammar, Thesaurus A. Checking spelling and Grammar B. Correcting Errors Automatically C. Using the Thesaurus File Management A. Viewing files B. Selecting and Moving Files C. Formatting a Disk D. Making a Backup copy of a disk Formatting A Document A. Document and Section Formats B. Paragraph and Character Formats C. Working with Fonts D. Highlighting, Shading, and Borders E. Using Wizards Page Breaks, Page Numbers, Headers and Footers, Footnotes/Endnotes A. Page Breaks B. Page Numbering C. Headers and footers D. Footnotes 2nd Quarter: Tabs, Indents, and Margins A. Using Tabs B. Indenting Text C. Hanging Indents D. Bullets and Numbering Working with Tables

A. Creating Tables B. Adjusting Columns and Rows C. Editing Table Text and Moving Rows and Columns Sorting and Calculating A. Sorting Text B. Performing Math Calculations C. Linking and Embedding Objects Merging Form document, Mailing Labels, and Envelopes A. Creating Form Documents B. Sorting and Filtering C. Preparing Mailing Labels Special Formats for Columns A. Adding Multi-Column Format B. Changing the Width of Columns and the Spacing between C. Deleting Section Breaks D. Adding a Banner E. Adjusting Column Breaks F. Hyphenation 3rd Quarter: Creating an Excel Work Sheet With Embedded Chart A. Select Cells and Ranges of Cells B. Enter Data in Cells C. Copy Cells Using Fill Handles D. Change Font Sizes and Formats E. Use the AutoSum Button F. Center Cell Contents G. Create a 3-D Column Chart Using Chart Wizard H. Save and Print a Document I. Close Excel Excel Formatting, Formulas, Charts, and Web Queries A. Entering Various Formulas B. Format Numbers in Various Ways C. Print Preview and Change Views D. Create Various Charts E. Use the Internet to get Stock Market Information Excel What-If Analysis and Working with Large Worksheets A. Use IF, MAX, MIN, and AVG Functions B. View Worksheet Using Split Window Panes C. Use Goal Seek Command 4th Quarter: Introduction to Access Creating a Database Using Design and Datasheet View A. Create a Database B. Create a Table from the database C. Print the Contents of a Table D. Design a Database Querying a Database Using the Select Query Window A. Create a Query B. Run a Query C. Print a Query

D. Use sorting and Criteria in a Query E. Use Compound Fields in a Query F. Use Compound Tables in a Query G. Save a Query Maintaining a Database Using the Design and Update Features of Access A. Adding Records to a Table B. Deleting Records from a Table C. Changing records or Groups of Records D. Specifying Various Ranges, Fields, and Default Values *Assessment Tools: Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Co-operative learning projects Exams Attendance Mid Year Exam Final Exam

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: The students proceed through the individualized course at their own pace. Tests are given at the end of every lesson. The students are graded based on daily work quality, progress made, publishers’ tests, teacher-made tests, Midterm and Final Exams.

NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL 2006-2007 COURSE NAME:

5195 Computer Applications: Excel, Access

LEVEL:

Honors

POINTS:

2.5

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Microsoft Office 2000, Shelley Cashman Series SYLLABUS: 3rd Quarter: Microsoft Excel 2000 • Creating a Worksheet with Embedeed Chart o Select Cells and Ranges of Cells o Enter Data in Cells o Copy Cells Using Fill Handles o Change Font Sizes and Formats o Use the AutoSum Button o Center Cell Contents o Create a 3-D Column Chart Using Chart Wizard o Save and Print a Document o Close Excel • Formatting, Formulas, Charts and Web Queries o Entering Various Formulas o Format Numbers in various ways o Print Preview and Change Views o Create Various Charts o Use the Internet to get Stock Market Information • What-If Analysis and Working with Large Worksheets o Use IF, MAX, MIN, and AVERAGE functions o View Worksheet Using Split Window Panes o Use Goal Seek Command 4th Quarter: Microsoft Access 2000 • Creating a Database Using Design and Datasheet View o Create a Database o Create a Table for the Database o Print the Contents of a Table o Design a Database • Querying a Database Using the Select Query Window o Create a Query o Run a Query o Print a Query

•

o Use Sorting and Criteria in a Query o Use Compound Fields in a Query o Use Compound Tables in a Query o Save a Query Maintaining a Database Using the Design and Update Features of Access o Adding Records to a Table o Deleting Records from a Table o Changing Records or Groups of Records o Specifying Various Ranges, Fields, and Default Values

Assessment Tools: Teacher Observation Interdisciplinary Activities Self-Grading & Evaluations Simulations Projects Cooperative learning Lab Practical Projects * See IEP or 504 plans for modification where applicable

Exams Attendance Mid-Year Exam Final Exam

Grading Policy: The students proceed through the course at their own pace. Tests are given at the end of every lesson. The students are graded based on quality of daily work, progress made, publisher’s tests, teacher-made tests, mid-term and final exams. (This Syllabus is subject to change.)

COURSE NAME:

5194 Computer Applications: Word, PowerPoint

LEVEL:

Honors

POINTS:

2.5

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Microsoft Office 2002, Shelley Cashman Series SYLLABUS: 1st Quarter: Microsoft Word 2002 • Creating a Document o Opening a document o Starting a new document • Selecting and Editing Text o Saving files o Working with Long Documents o Selecting and Editing o Searching and Replacing Text • Moving and Copying Text o Moving Text within a Document o Copying Text within a Document o Moving and Copying Text Between Documents • Spelling, Grammar, Thesaurus o Checking Spelling and Grammar o Correcting Errors Automatically o Using the Thesaurus • File Management o Viewing Files o Selecting and Moving Files o Formatting a Disk o Making a Backup Copy of a Disk • Formatting a Document o Document and Section Formats o Paragraph and Charactger Formats o Working with Fonts o Highlighting, Shading and Borders o Using Wizards • Page Breaks, Page Numbers, Headers/Footers, Footnotes/Endnotes o Page Breaks o Numbering Pages o Headers and Footers

o

Footnotes

2nd Quarter: Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 • The PowerPoint Window o Views o Menu Bar o Standard Toolbar o Formatting Toolbar o Drawing Toolbar o Status Bar • Design Templates o Choosing a Design o Creating a Title Slide o Text Attributes • Saving on a Floppy Disk • Adding a New Slide to a Presentation • Creating a Bulleted List Slide o Object Area Placeholder o Multi-Level Bulleted Lists • Spell Checker • Correcting Errors • Creating a Slide Show o Outline View o Slide Sorter View o Changing Layout • Inserting Clip Art o Moving/Sizing Clip Art • Adding Headers/Footers • Adding Animation Effects Assessment Tools: Teacher Observation Interdisciplinary Activities Self-Grading & Evaluations Simulations Projects Cooperative learning Lab Practical Projects * See IEP or 504 plans for modification where applicable



NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL 2006-2007 COURSE NAME:

5195 Computer Applications: Excel, Access

LEVEL:

Honors

POINTS:

2.5

TEACHER:

Mrs. Riley

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Microsoft Office 2002, Shelley Cashman Series SYLLABUS: 3rd Quarter: Microsoft Excel 2002 • Creating a Worksheet with Embedeed Chart o Select Cells and Ranges of Cells o Enter Data in Cells o Copy Cells Using Fill Handles o Change Font Sizes and Formats o Use the AutoSum Button o Center Cell Contents o Create a 3-D Column Chart Using Chart Wizard o Save and Print a Document o Close Excel • Formatting, Formulas, Charts and Web Queries o Entering Various Formulas o Format Numbers in various ways o Print Preview and Change Views o Create Various Charts o Use the Internet to get Stock Market Information • What-If Analysis and Working with Large Worksheets o Use IF, MAX, MIN, and AVERAGE functions o View Worksheet Using Split Window Panes o Use Goal Seek Command 4th Quarter: Microsoft Access 2002 • Creating a Database Using Design and Datasheet View o Create a Database o Create a Table for the Database o Print the Contents of a Table o Design a Database • Querying a Database Using the Select Query Window o Create a Query

•

o Run a Query o Print a Query o Use Sorting and Criteria in a Query o Use Compound Fields in a Query o Use Compound Tables in a Query o Save a Query Maintaining a Database Using the Design and Update Features of Access o Adding Records to a Table o Deleting Records from a Table o Changing Records or Groups of Records o Specifying Various Ranges, Fields, and Default Values

Assessment Tools: Teacher Observation Interdisciplinary Activities Self-Grading & Evaluations Simulations Projects Cooperative learning Lab Practical Projects * See IEP or 504 plans for modification where applicable




Desktop Publishing # 5073 Richard M. Green

Level: H

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Desktop Publishing a Brief Course, Chapters 1-10 PageMaker 5.0 Version, Concepts and Applications, Chapters 1-13 Publisher 2000 A Brief Course, Chapters 1-4 PowerPoint 2000, Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, Project 1-6 and Web Page Design Software: Microsoft Word 2000 PageMaker 5.0 Microsoft Publisher 2000 Microsoft PowerPoint 2000

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Desktop Publishing with PageMaker Software  Concepts and Applications for the Desktop Publisher Getting acquainted with Desktop Publishing  Importing, Creating and Using Text  Applying Basic Design Concepts  Getting Started with PageMaker  Working with Graphic Elements  Mastering PageMaker  Selecting and Working with Scanners  Working with Story Editor and Multiple Publications

*Assessment Tools: Multimedia presentations Objective Tests/Quizzes Presentations Homework Outside projects Lab Assignments

Term 1. Grading Weight  Tests and Quizzes 60%  Lab Assignments 30%  Homework and Outside projects 10%

5

2nd Quarter: Desktop Publishing with PageMaker Software        

Applying Advanced Text Techniques Using Tabular Data in Desktop Publishing Working with Columns of Data Using Graphics Designing and Creating a Newsletter Working With Styles Preparing a brochure Creating Web Sites with Publisher 2000

*Assessment Tools: Multimedia presentations Lab Assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Presentations Homework Mid-term

Term 2 Grade Weight:  Tests and Quizzes  Lab Assignments  Midterm  Other

40% 30% 20% 10%

3rd Quarter: Desktop Publishing and PowerPoint Presentations     

Desktop Publishing Simulated Project Using a Design Template Auto Layouts to Create a Presentation Using Outline View and Clip Art for a Slide Show Creating a Presentation on the Web Using PowerPoint

*Assessment Tools: Objective Tests/Quizzes Presentations Homework Simulated Project Lab Assignments

Term 3 Grade Weight:  Tests and Quizzes  Lab Assignments/Presentations  Simulated Project

40% 30% 20%



Other

10%

4th Quarter: PowerPoint Software Presentations       

Using Embedded Visuals to Enhance Slide-Shows Slide Transition and Animated Effects Creating Presentations with OLE Interactive Documents Creating and Modifying Organization Charts Importing Clips Self-Running Presentations Using Visual Basic (VBA) with PowerPoint

*Assessment Tools: Objective Tests/Quizzes Presentations Simulated Project Lab Assignments Final Exam

Term 4 Grade Weight:  Tests and Quizzes  Lab Assignments/Presentations  Simulated Project  Major Presentation  Final Exam

20% 20% 20% 15% 25%

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Grading on late or overdue homework, tests and projects. Students are responsible for finding out all missing work and lab assignments on the next day after absence. Students have one day for each day absent to make up work. Any major projects and reports are due on the date assigned. Late projects or graded assignments will be graded down 1 full grade for each day late. If the assignment is not passed in within 3 days of the due date the assignment will receive a zero grade. Tests must be taken on the date announced. Documentation must be presented for extenuating circumstances.

COURSE NAME:

7190, 7191

Graphics I

LEVEL:

Honors/Standard

POINTS:

5.0

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Adobe InDesign CS2, Photoshop CS2, and Illustrator CS2 Revealed By Chris Botello and Elizabeth Eisner Reding Copyright 2006, Thomson Course Technology

Graphic Design Concepts

By Marvin Jacobs, CFSP Copyright 2004, Words and Pictures Publishing

SYLLABUS: Course Description: In this course, you will learn the most important topics of Adobe InDesign CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, and Adobe Photoshop CS2. You will first learn how to get started with InDesign, including how to work with text and set up a document, how to work with frames, and how to work with colors. Then, you will learn how to get started with Illustrator, including how to create text and gradients, draw and compose an illustration, transform and distort objects, and how to work with layers. Finally, you will learn how to get started with Photoshop, including how to work with layers, make selections, incorporate color techniques, and place type in an image. Objectives: The student will be able to: Explain the fundamentals of business graphic design, forms design and web site design Generate layout ideas Discuss the basic principles of forms design Write advertising copy for web sites Design multi-page documents and newsletters, documents and presentations, logos, stationery, advertisements, business forms and business web sites Demonstrate expertise in using Adobe Create Suite 2, specifically Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.

Text/Materials: Texts:

Project files:

Using Adobe InDesign CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, and Adobe Photoshop CS2, Revealed, Deluxe Education Edition, Course Technology, 2006; and Graphic Design Concepts, Copyright 2004, Words and Pictures Publishing Instructor will provide instructions for obtaining the Project files.

Software: Handouts:

Adobe InDesign CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, and Adobe Photoshop CS2 will be used. Additional handouts may be required. Instructor will provide information on obtaining this material.

Frameworks Strands: Technical and Academic Instructional Goal: The student will understand the basic elements of graphics and be able to create objects using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. Instructional Procedures: Lectures/Demonstrations: Important material from the text and outside sources will be covered in class. You should plan to take careful notes as not all material can be found in the texts or readings. Assignments: Concepts Reviews, Skills Reviews, Independent Challenges and other projects and readings will be periodically assigned to help support and supplement material found in the lessons. These assignments may require the application of various software applications. Quizzes: Occasional scheduled or unscheduled quizzes will be given to help ensure you stay up with assigned material. Exams: All exams will be closed book/note and will test assigned readings and material discussed in class. Review sheets will be provided before the exam day. The final exam will not be comprehensive in nature. However, the instructor reserves the right to retest on material that was not appropriately comprehended. These items will be noted on exam review sheets.

NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Name of Course: Information Processing Course Number: 5014 Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma Points: 2 ½ points

Level: Standard

Prerequisites Keyboarding - 5012

Course Description Information processing is based on the premise that the microcomputer keyboard is the basic tool of communication for business and for personal use in today’s society. This course consists of one semester of instruction in document/information processing. Three goals of instruction govern this design: (1) Keyboarding Review and Skill Building (2) Document Processing utilizing Microsoft Word and (3) Information Processing and Data Entry utilizing Data Entry Skill building and Applications.

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 2.I

Use word processing software to produce documents (text and paragraphs).

2.J

Use word processing software to produce documents (format documents).

Student Expectations Expectation #6 Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits.

Assessment Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of Word Tests of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and form) Tests of Numerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Tables (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Centering (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Data Entry Essentials – Keypad – Alphanumeric Form

Instructional Strategies Demonstration SMARTBOARD Learning Guides Keyboard Wall Charts Teacher Observations Overhead projector Lecture

Course Outline 3rd Quarter Strengthening of all parts of Term 2 Continue Speed and Accuracy Development Proofreading Introduction to Microsoft Suite Letters with Special Parts: Attention Line/Subject Line/Copy Notation Long Reports including quotes and footnotes Title Page and Works Cited Tables Spell-Check/Thesaurus Enhancements/pictures Data Entry Essentials Keypad Alphanumeric Keypad timed writings Timed Writings – Alphanumeric

4th Quarter Projects/Simulations Copy of Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Tables (Accuracy and Form) Data Entry Essentials Continued this term Data Entry Project Cradle Insurance

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Gregg Microcomputer Keyboarding and Document Processing Jack Johnson, Ph.D. and Carole G. Stanley Courseware Instructions Guide Supplemental Production Activities Multicultural Timings and Reports Cross-Curricular Applications Learning Guides Tests Data Entry Skillbuilding and Applications Doris D. Humphrey, Ph.D. Career Solutions Training Group

NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Name of Course: Information Processing Course Number: 5014 Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma Points: 2 ½ points

Level: Standard

Prerequisites Keyboarding - 5012

Course Description Information processing is based on the premise that the microcomputer keyboard is the basic tool of communication for business and for personal use in today’s society. This course consists of one semester of instruction in document/information processing. Three goals of instruction govern this design: (1) Keyboarding Review and Skill Building (2) Document Processing utilizing Microsoft Word and (3) Information Processing and Data Entry utilizing Data Entry Skill building and Applications.

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 2.I

Use word processing software to produce documents (text and paragraphs).

2.J

Use word processing software to produce documents (format documents).

Student Expectations Expectation #6 Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits.

Assessment Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of Word Tests of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and form) Tests of Numerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Tables (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Centering (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Data Entry Essentials – Keypad – Alphanumeric Form


Course Outline 3rd Quarter Strengthening of all parts of Term 2 Continue Speed and Accuracy Development Proofreading Introduction to Microsoft Suite Letters with Special Parts: Attention Line/Subject Line/Copy Notation Long Reports including quotes and footnotes Title Page and Works Cited Tables Spell-Check/Thesaurus Enhancements/pictures Data Entry Essentials Keypad Alphanumeric Keypad timed writings Timed Writings – Alphanumeric

4th Quarter Projects/Simulations Copy of Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Tables (Accuracy and Form) Data Entry Essentials Continued this term Data Entry Project Cradle Insurance

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Gregg Microcomputer Keyboarding and Document Processing Jack Johnson, Ph.D. and Carole G. Stanley Courseware Instructions Guide Supplemental Production Activities Multicultural Timings and Reports Cross-Curricular Applications Learning Guides Tests Data Entry Skillbuilding and Applications Doris D. Humphrey, Ph.D. Career Solutions Training Group


Intro to Web # 5184 Richard M. Green

Level: H

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Internet and World Wide Web Simplified Chapters 1-8 Activities for the Internet an Introduction Activities 1-30 Internet Project Activities 1-12 HTML Second Edition Chapter A-G

Syllabus: 1st Quarter:

       

Understand basic hardware and software terms related to internet navigate various web site research the history of the net use and understand e-mail Learn and utilize “the best” search engines for specific research conduct searches on the net using “Boolean Logic” Conduct searches for travel, sports, weather and entertainment Research the Internet for a major project, a comprehensive trip to Europe  Grading Weight Term 1: a. Quizzes b. Activities Project and packets c. European Research project

50 % 30 % 20 %

Assessment Tools: Multimedia presentations Objective quizzes Presentations Homework Research project Lab Assignments 2nd Quarter: Use, understand, and format citations from Internet for Research Papers

    

Research the Internet for a major project, Information on Corporations Research the Internet for “College Search” Information Understand and utilize “Mailing Lists” Conduct Searches on Insurance, including home and automobile Conduct specific statistical searches in local and national Government Branches

Page 2     

Conduct job searches download and upload information and files use Chat and FTP understand “News Groups” Utilize and customize search engines

Grade Weight Term 2:  Quizzes 40 %  Activities Project packets 20 %  Corporation Research project 20 %  Mid-term Exam 20 % Assessment Tools: Multimedia presentations Objective quizzes Presentations Homework Research project Lab Assignments Midterm Exam 3rd Quarter:

Creating HTML Documents Formatting Text With HTML Adding Graphics and Multimedia Using Forms to Control Input Grade Weight Term 3:  Quizzes 40 %  Activities, Review Sheets and  Homework 20 %  Lab projects 40% Assessment Tools: Objective quizzes Presentations Homework Lab Assignments

4th Quarter:

Working with HTMLTables Controlling Page Layout Designing Web Pages Scripting for HTML Grade Weight Term 4:  Quizzes  Lab Assignments  Final Exam

40 % 40 % 20 %

Assessment Tools: Objective quizzes Homework Lab Assignments Final Exam

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Grading on late or overdue homework, tests or projects: Students are responsible for finding out missing homework assignments. Students have one day to make up any due assignments, if they were absent. Any major reports or projects are due on the date assigned. Late projects or graded assignments will be graded down 1 full grade for each day it is late. If the assignment is not passed in within 3 days of due date the assignment will receive a zero grade. Tests must be taken on date announced. Documentation must be presented for extenuating circumstances.


Keyboarding/Word Processing Ron Ashford

Level: S

Texts/Instructional Materials: Gregg Microcomputer Keyboarding and Document Processing Jack E. Johnson, Ph.D. and Carole G. Stanley Courseware Instructions Guide Learning Guides Supplemental Production Activities LAB Worksheets Multicultural Timings and Reports Tests Cross-Curricular Applications Lesson Plan Book

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Outline: Introduction to KDP Touch Keying—Alphabetic Keys/Numbers/Symbols Technique Proofreading Accuracy Timed Classwork Timed Writings Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Knowledge of KDP 2nd Quarter: Outline: Strengthen correct finger by touch Proofreading Develop Speed/Accuracy Centering: Vertical Centering/Horizontal Centering/Spread Centering Setting Margins Letters: Personal Business Letters Business Letters Block Style Modified Block Style Reference Initials

Points:

5

Enclosure/Attachment Notation Postscripts Punctuation: Open and Mixed Short Reports Enumeration Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) 3rd Quarter: Outline: Strengthening of all parts of Term 2 Continue Speed and Accuracy Development Proofreading Introduction to Microsoft Word Outlines Letters with Special Parts: Attention Line/Subject Line/Copy Notation Long Reports: Endnotes/Footnotes/Run-In References Tables: Right, Left and Decimal Tabs Word and Number Columns Ruled Tables Footnotes in Tables Column Headings Enhancements: Bold Superscript/Subscript Italic Page Numbers Underlining Headers/Footers Line Spacing Find and Replace Block Go To Copy/Cut/Paste Macros Margins Justification Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Knowledge of Word

Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Tables (Accuracy and Form) 4th Quarter: Outline: Projects/ Simulations Letter Projects/Long Reports/Tables Stress on Proofreading/Accuracy Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Tables (Accuracy and Form) Word Graded Projects with special emphasis on Accuracy and Proofreading *Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam


Grading Policy: Term 1: Term 2: Term 3: Term 4:

Grade is based on Technique, Classwork, and Timings Grade is based on Timed Writings and Production (Classwork and Tests) (Timed Writing ½, Classwork ¼, and Tests ¼, and 5 + = - points Technique) Grade is based on Timed Writings and Production (Classwork and Tests) (Timed Writings 1/3, Classwork 1/3, and Tests 1/3, and 5 + = - points Technique) Grade is based on Timed Writings and Production (Classwork and Tests) (Timed Writing ¼, Classwork ¼, and Tests ½, and 5 + = - points Technique)

Course Name:

Keyboarding/Word Processing

Level: S


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Outline: Introduction to KDP Touch Keying—Alphabetic Keys/Numbers/Symbols Technique Proofreading Accuracy Timed Classwork Timed Writings Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Knowledge of KDP 2nd Quarter: Outline: Strengthen correct finger by touch Proofreading Develop Speed/Accuracy Centering: Vertical Centering/Horizontal Centering/Spread Centering Setting Margins Letters: Personal Business Letters Business Letters Block Style Modified Block Style Reference Initials Enclosure/Attachment Notation

Points:

5

Postscripts Punctuation: Open and Mixed Short Reports Enumeration Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) 3rd Quarter: Outline: Strengthening of all parts of Term 2 Continue Speed and Accuracy Development Proofreading Introduction to Microsoft Word Outlines Letters with Special Parts: Attention Line/Subject Line/Copy Notation Long Reports: Endnotes/Footnotes/Run-In References Tables: Right, Left and Decimal Tabs Word and Number Columns Ruled Tables Footnotes in Tables Column Headings Enhancements: Bold Superscript/Subscript Italic Page Numbers Underlining Headers/Footers Line Spacing Find and Replace Block Go To Copy/Cut/Paste Macros Margins Justification Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Knowledge of Word Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form)

Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Tables (Accuracy and Form) 4th Quarter: Outline: Projects/ Simulations Letter Projects/Long Reports/Tables Stress on Proofreading/Accuracy Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Tables (Accuracy and Form) Word Graded Projects with special emphasis on Accuracy and Proofreading *Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam




NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER /TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Name of Course: KEYBOARDING Course Number: 5012 Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma Points: 2 ½ POINTS

Level: STANDARD

Prerequisites NONE

Course Description In today’s world, it is absolutely necessary for all students to become computer literate and skillful at the computer keyboard. This course is designed to give students the ability to operate the computer keyboard by touch, as well as to become familiar with formatting documents. Students apply the skills learned in real life business and personal use situations.

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks The contents of this syllabus address the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in Office Technology Strand 2.I; 2:J and supports the ELA Frameworks

Student Expectations Expectation #5 – Students will develop a reasoned, logical approach to problem solving. Expectation #6 – Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits.

Assessment Teacher observations Attendance Class participation Speed Timings Final Exam


Course Outline 1st Quarter Introduction to KDP Alphabetic Keyboard Numeric Keyboard Timed Writings

2nd Quarter Word-processing functions Centering documents (vertical, horizontal, spread) Centering documents Invitations/Announcements Short Reports Enumerations Personal and Business Letters

Proofreading, editing, and formatting text within a document Proofreading for grammar, spelling and usage errors using resource tools, thesaurus, dictionary, etc. Create, modify, and import objects, graphics and charts in a document Insert and edit headers and footers, set margins, and define page orientation Create and modify tables Format business documents with columns, bullets and borders

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Gregg Microcomputer Keyboarding and Document Processing Jack Johnson, Ph.D. and Carole G. Stanley Courseware Instructions Guide Supplemental Production Activities Multicultural Timings and Reports Cross-Curricular Applications Learning Guides Tests. ** Accommodations are made for 504 and IEP Plans ** Curriculum is subject to change


Keyboarding/Word Processing Richard M. Green

Level: S


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Outline: Introduction to KDP Touch Keying—Alphabetic Keys/Numbers/Symbols Technique Proofreading Accuracy Timed Classwork Timed Writings Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Knowledge of KDP 2nd Quarter: Outline: Strengthen correct finger by touch Proofreading Develop Speed/Accuracy Centering: Vertical Centering/Horizontal Centering/Spread Centering Setting Margins Letters: Personal Business Letters Business Letters Block Style Modified Block Style Reference Initials

Points:

5

Enclosure/Attachment Notation Postscripts Punctuation: Open and Mixed Short Reports Enumeration Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) 3rd Quarter: Outline: Strengthening of all parts of Term 2 Continue Speed and Accuracy Development Proofreading Introduction to Microsoft Word Outlines Letters with Special Parts: Attention Line/Subject Line/Copy Notation Long Reports: Endnotes/Footnotes/Run-In References Tables: Right, Left and Decimal Tabs Word and Number Columns Ruled Tables Footnotes in Tables Column Headings Enhancements: Bold Superscript/Subscript Italic Page Numbers Underlining Headers/Footers Line Spacing Find and Replace Block Go To Copy/Cut/Paste Macros Margins Justification Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Knowledge of Word

Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Tables (Accuracy and Form) 4th Quarter: Outline: Projects/ Simulations Letter Projects/Long Reports/Tables Stress on Proofreading/Accuracy Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Tables (Accuracy and Form) Word Graded Projects with special emphasis on Accuracy and Proofreading *Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam




Course Name:

Keyboarding/Word Processing

Level: S


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Outline: Introduction to KDP Touch Keying—Alphabetic Keys/Numbers/Symbols Technique Proofreading Accuracy Timed Classwork Timed Writings Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Knowledge of KDP 2nd Quarter: Outline: Strengthen correct finger by touch Proofreading Develop Speed/Accuracy Centering: Vertical Centering/Horizontal Centering/Spread Centering Setting Margins Letters: Personal Business Letters Business Letters Block Style Modified Block Style Reference Initials Enclosure/Attachment Notation

Points:

5

Postscripts Punctuation: Open and Mixed Short Reports Enumeration Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) 3rd Quarter: Outline: Strengthening of all parts of Term 2 Continue Speed and Accuracy Development Proofreading Introduction to Microsoft Word Outlines Letters with Special Parts: Attention Line/Subject Line/Copy Notation Long Reports: Endnotes/Footnotes/Run-In References Tables: Right, Left and Decimal Tabs Word and Number Columns Ruled Tables Footnotes in Tables Column Headings Enhancements: Bold Superscript/Subscript Italic Page Numbers Underlining Headers/Footers Line Spacing Find and Replace Block Go To Copy/Cut/Paste Macros Margins Justification Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Knowledge of Word Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form)

Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Tables (Accuracy and Form) 4th Quarter: Outline: Projects/ Simulations Letter Projects/Long Reports/Tables Stress on Proofreading/Accuracy Assessment: Technique Copy for Speed/Accuracy Timed Writings Proofreading Knowledge of KDP Test of Letters/Reports (Accuracy and Form) Test of Enumerations (Accuracy and Form) Tests of Centering (Accuracy and Form) Tests on Tables (Accuracy and Form) Word Graded Projects with special emphasis on Accuracy and Proofreading *Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Projects Notebooks Diagnostic testing Lab practical Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Role playing Open ended questions Word problems Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Research papers Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam




This Syllabus is subject to change.

Finance Business Management Syllabi

NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Name of Course: Accounting 1 Course Number: 5102 Grades: 11 and 12 Diploma Points: 5

Level

Standard

Prerequisites None

Course Description Accounting is the keeping of the financial records of a business or for an individual. Financial activities are the money activities of a business. Much of the information a business collects about itself is written in dollars and cents values. Accounting is the language of business and affects nearly everyone because we must pay taxes. Students in this course will develop an understanding of the important double-entry concept which is included in manual, mechanical, or electronic accounting systems. The student will become acquainted with various business forms used, such as, journals, ledgers, and statements. This course serves as a basis for initial employment and/or advanced study.

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks N/A

Student Expectations Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #5 Students will develop a reasoned, logical approach to problem solving.

Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student consistently makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student consistently applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student usually makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student sometimes formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student usually applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student sometimes makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student occasionally formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student sometimes applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student occasionally makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student seldom formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student occasionally applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time

Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #6 Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits.

Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student participates extensively in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops an extensive repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.

Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student participates regularly in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops a repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.

Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student participates occasionally in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops a limited repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.

Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student seldom participates in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops few skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.


Assessment Business simulations Projects

Audit tests Publisher tests Teacher made tests Home assignments Classroom assignments Co-operative learning projects Midterm and Final Exams

Instructional Strategies Lecture/overhead projector Demonstrate Group work Projects Independent work Student participation Notebook requirement

Parent contact Individual teacher help Student helping peers Assignment sheets Homework Clearly stated expectations Tests based on notes/assignments

Course Outline I.

Starting A Proprietorship A. Accounting Equation B. How Business Activities Change the Accounting Equation C. Reporting Financial Information on a Balance Sheet

II.

Starting A Proprietorship: Changes That Affect Owner’s Equity A. How Transactions Change Owner’s Equity in an Accounting Equation B. Reporting a Changed Accounting Equation on a Balance Sheet

III.

Analyzing Transactions Into debit and Credit Parts A. Accounts B. Analyzing How Transactions Affect Account

IV.

Journalizing Transactions A. Journal B. Source Documents C. Proving and Ruling a Journal

V.

Posting To A General Ledger A. Arranging Accounts in a General Ledger B. Posting from a Journal to a General Ledger

VI.

Cash Control Systems A. Checking Accounts B. Bank Statement C. Dishonored Checks D. Petty Cash

VII.

Work Sheet for a Service Business A. Fiscal Periods B. Work Sheet C. Finding and Correcting Errors

VIII.

Financial Statements For A Proprietorship A. Income Statement B. Balance Sheet

IX.

Recording Adjusting and Closing Entries For A Service Business A. Recording Adjusting Entries B. Recording Closing Entries

X.

Journalizing Purchases and Cash Payments A. Using an Expanded Journal B. Journalizing Purchases of Merchandise C. Buying Supplies D. Journalizing Cash Payments E. Withdrawals F. Correcting Entry

XI.

Journalizing Sales and Cash Receipts A. Sales Tax B. Journalizing Sales and Cash Receipts for Sales C. Proving and Ruling an Expanded Journal

XII.

Posting To General And Subsidiary Ledgers A. Ledgers and Controlling Accounts B. Posting to a General Ledger C. Assigning Account Numbers to Subsidiary Ledger Accounts D. Posting to an Accounts Payable Ledger E. Posting to an Accounts Receivable Ledger F. Proving the Accuracy of Posting

XIII.

Preparing Payroll Records A. Payroll Time Cards B. Payroll Taxes C. Payroll Register D. Payroll Checks

E. Employee Earnings Records XIV.

Payroll Accounting, Taxes, And Reports A. Recording a Payroll B. Recording Employer Payroll Taxes C. Reporting Withholding and Payroll Taxes D. Paying Withholding and Payroll Taxes

XV.

Work Sheet For A Merchandising Business A. Recording a Trial Balance on a Work Sheet B. Planning Adjustments on a Work Sheet C. Completing a Work Sheet

XVI.

Financial Statements for a Partnership A. Income Statement B. Distribution of Net Income Statement C. Owners’ Equity Statement D. Balance Sheet

XVII. Recording Adjusting And Closing Entries For A Partnership A. Recording Adjusting Entries B. Recording Closing Entries C. Post-Closing Trial Balance XVIII. Recording Purchases And Cash Payments Using Special Journals A. Corporations B. Special Journals C. Recording Purchases on Account using a Purchases Journal D. Recording Cash Payments using a Cash Payments Journal E. Recording Transactions using a General Journal F. Preparing a Schedule of Accounts Payable XIX.

Recording Sales And Cash Receipts Using Special Journals A. Recording Sales on Account using a Sales Journal B. Recording Cash Receipts using a Cash Receipts Journal C. Recording Transactions using a General Journal

XX.

Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable A. Estimating and Recording Uncollectible Accounts Expense B. Collecting Written-Off Accounts Receivable

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Century 21 Accounting Textbook, 5th edition Workbook to accompany textbook, Chapters 1-22 Reinforcement Activity 1 Accounting Simulation-Video Transfer Reinforcement Activity 2 Reinforcement Activity 3 – Part A Overhead Projector with transparencies for each chapter

Course Name:

Accounting II

Level: H

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Century 21 Accounting, Advanced Course, and Working Papers; Simulations, Calculators

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Review Project (Reviews the Major concepts of Accounting I Accounting Frameworks and Concepts A. Accounting Standards B. Accounting Concepts C. Forms of Business Organization Recording Departmental Purchases and Cash Payments A. Record Journal Entries B. Post Journal Entries C. Reconcile Subsidiary Ledger D. Balance Checking Account Recording Departmental Sales and Cash Receipts A. Record Journal Entries B. Post Journal Entries C. Reconcile Subsidiary Ledger Payroll A. Administer Benefits Records B. Calculate Employees Earnings C. Compute Payroll register D. Issue Paychecks Financial Reporting for a Departmentalized Business A. Estimate Merchandising Inventory and Gross Profit B. Prepare a Work Sheet C. Prepare an Income Statement D. Prepare a Statement of Stockholders’ Equity E. Prepare a Balance Sheet F. Record Adjusting and Closing Entries G. Post Adjusting and Closing Entries 2nd Quarter: Reinforcement Activity I A Voucher System A. Prepare a Voucher B. Record Vouchers in a Voucher Register C. Record Payment in a Check Register D. Reconcile the Unpaid Vouchers Inventory Planning and Valuation A. LIFO, FIFO, Weighted Average B. Lower of Cost or Market C. Gross Profit Method

Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts A. Computer Uncollectible Accounts Adjustment B. Record the Adjustment C. Post the Adjustment D. Write-off an Uncollectible Account 3rd Quarter: Accounting for Plant Assets A. Calculate Depreciation Using the Currently Accepted Methods B. Record the Depreciation Expense Adjustment C. Record the Buy, Selling, and Trading of Fixed Assets Accounting for Notes Payable, Prepaid Expenses, and Accrued Expenses A. Calculate Interest and Maturity Value on Notes Payable B. Record Transactions for Notes Payable C. Calculate, Record, and Post Adjustments for Prepaid and Accrued Expenses Accounting For Notes Receivable, Unearned Revenue, and Accrued Revenue A. Calculate interest and Maturity value on Notes Receivable B. Record Transactions for Notes Receivable C. Calculate, Record, and Post Transactions for Unearned and Accrued Revenue Organizing a Corporation and Paying Dividends A. Nature of a Corporation B. Raising Capital by Selling Stock C. Record and Post Transactions Dealing with Incorporations and Dividends Acquiring Additional Capital for a Corporation A. Buying and Selling Stock at a Profit or Loss B. Buying And Selling Treasury Stock C. Issuing Bonds and Retiring Them Financial Analysis and Reporting for a Corporation A. Preparing End of Fiscal Term Reports B. Analyzing and Comparing Reports C. Recording and Posting Adjusting, Closing and Reversing Entries Reinforcement Activity 2 4th Quarter: Four Seasons Business Simulation Accounting Information for Management Decisions A. Prepare a Comparative Income Statement B. Prepare a Sales Budget Schedule C. Prepare a Purchase Budget Schedule D. Prepare a Selling Expense Budget Schedule E. Prepare an Administrative Expense Budget Schedule F. Prepare a Cash Receipts Budget Schedule G. Prepare a Cash Payments Budget Schedule

*Assessment Tools:

Teacher observations Projects Lab practical Simulations Multimedia presentations Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Students are graded on their homework, chapter tests, objective publishers’ tests, and the reinforcement projects. There is a Midterm, a Final, and The Four Seasons Business Simulation to be completed.


Career Simulations Mrs. Fidalgo

Level: 5182

S

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Microcomputer Activities for Office Procedures South-Western MidTown Bank – A Bank Teller Simulation South-Western CyberStopMedia .com - An Intergrated Computer Simulation South Western

Instructional Strategies Strategies for use of Word Processing, Database, Spreadsheets and Simulations Strategies for Collaborative Learning Strategies for Optimum Individual Learning *See IEP or 504 plans for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Document grading Quizzes Mid Term/Final Exams Extra credit available each quarter - Research Paper

Course Description: This lab-based course is designed to help students develop skills that will be important in their business or college careers. Today, more and more, executives, managers, engineers, accountants, and administrative assistants are accessing databases, preparing electronic spreadsheets, and creating presentation. No longer are information-processing tasks primarily the responsibility of secretaries and administrative assistants. All workers are expected to communicate effectively; access, analyze, and share information; make decisions; and use technology to improve productivity. Students will develop skills that will be important to their career in a professional or business position.

Syllabus: Term 1

Microcomputer Activities

This software has been designed to help students become competent with microcomputers. They are simulating an office supply company.

Chapters 1. 2. 3. 4.

Hardware and Software Learning about Databases Managing Databases The Electronic Calculator and Notepad

Productivity Exam 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Payroll Processing Financial Decision Making Processing Business Forms Electronic Record Keeping Customers Accounts

Productivity Exam 10. Electronic Information Processing 11. Electronic Decision Making Activities

Final Productivity Exam

TERM 2

MidTown Bank

A Bank Teller Simulation is a simulated on-the-job training course designed to give future money handlers, such as cashiers, bank tellers, and small business vendors, an opportunity to learn the mechanics involved in receiving, disbursing and accounting for money. Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6

TERM 3 & 4

Orientation, Work Assignments, Unit Check Activity Understanding Bank Accounts, Work Assignments, Unit Check Activity Checks/Deposits, Using Numeric Keypad, Work Assignments, Unit Check Activity Customer Relations and Cash Handling, Work Assignments, Unit Check Activity Teller Procedures, Handling Emergencies, Teller Activities, First Time at Window Work Assignments, Unit Check Activity A Day at the Teller Window ** working full time as a teller **

CyberStopMedia.Com

CyberStopMedia.com is a generic computer applications simulation that is being used with Microsoft Office. The simulation revolves around a company that sells online DVD movies and video games. The activities provide reinforcement for word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and telecommuting applications.

Term 3 Job 1 Meet CyberStopMedia.Com Job 2 Produce E-Mail Job 3 Update DVD Movie Database Job 4 Create Vendor List Review Jobs 1-4

Job 9 Design Letterhead Job 10 Update Employee Spreadsheet Job 11 Create Spreadsheet for Payroll Job 12 Research Paper using Internet

Job 5 Complete Purchase Job 6 Update Customer Database Job 7 Design E-Coupon & E-Mail Job 8 Speech Recognition Review Jobs 5-8

Job 13 Create Newsletters Job 14 Update Sales Figures Job 15 Update DVD Movies Job 16 Create PowerPoint Presentation

Term 4 Job 17 Update DVD Database Job 18 Research Paper using Internet Job 19 Combine Sales Spreadsheet and create Charts Job 20 Create E-Marketing, E-Mail & Merge with Customer Database

Job 21 Update PowerPoint Presentation Job 22 Create WebPage Job 23 Create Expense Spreadsheet Job 24 Create Brochure Job 25 Update Payroll Spreadsheet

Job 26 Compose Letter Job 27 Create a Catalog and Merge w/games Database Job 28 Research Paper Update Job 29 Update Sales Spreadsheet create pivot tables and charts Job 30 Plan and create kiosk slide show presentation

NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Name of Course: Course Number: Grades: Diploma Points:

College Accounting 1 5103 11 and 12 5

Level

Honors

Prerequisites None

Course Description Accounting is the keeping of the financial records of a business or for an individual. Financial activities are the money activities of a business. Much of the information a business collects about itself is written in dollars and cents values. Accounting is the language of business and affects nearly everyone because we must pay taxes. Students in this course will develop an understanding of the important double-entry concept which is included in manual, mechanical, or electronic accounting systems. The student will become acquainted with various business forms used, such as, journals, ledgers, and statements. This course serves as a basis for initial employment and/or advanced study.



Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student consistently makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student consistently applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student usually makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student sometimes formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student usually applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student sometimes makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student occasionally formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student sometimes applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student occasionally makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student seldom formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student occasionally applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.


Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #6 Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits.

Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student participates extensively in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops an extensive repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.

Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student participates regularly in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops a repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.

Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student participates occasionally in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops a limited repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.

Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student seldom participates in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops few skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.


Assessment Business simulations Projects

Audit tests Publisher tests Teacher made tests Home assignments Classroom assignments Co-operative learning projects Midterm and Final Exams

Instructional Strategies Lecture/overhead projector Demonstrate Group work Projects Independent work Student participation Notebook requirement

Parent contact Individual teacher help Student helping peers Assignment sheets Homework Clearly stated expectations Tests based on notes/assignments

Course Outline I.

Starting A Proprietorship A. Accounting Equation B. How Business Activities Change the Accounting Equation C. Reporting Financial Information on a Balance Sheet

II.

Starting A Proprietorship: Changes That Affect Owner’s Equity A. How Transactions Change Owner’s Equity in an Accounting Equation B. Reporting a Changed Accounting Equation on a Balance Sheet

III.

Analyzing Transactions Into debit and Credit Parts A. Accounts B. Analyzing How Transactions Affect Account

IV.

Journalizing Transactions A. Journal B. Source Documents C. Proving and Ruling a Journal

V.

Posting To A General Ledger A. Arranging Accounts in a General Ledger B. Posting from a Journal to a General Ledger

VI.

Cash Control Systems A. Checking Accounts B. Bank Statement C. Dishonored Checks D. Petty Cash

VII.

Work Sheet for a Service Business A. Fiscal Periods B. Work Sheet C. Finding and Correcting Errors

VIII.

Financial Statements For A Proprietorship A. Income Statement B. Balance Sheet

IX.

Recording Adjusting and Closing Entries For A Service Business A. Recording Adjusting Entries B. Recording Closing Entries

X.

Journalizing Purchases and Cash Payments A. Using an Expanded Journal B. Journalizing Purchases of Merchandise C. Buying Supplies D. Journalizing Cash Payments E. Withdrawals F. Correcting Entry

XI.

Journalizing Sales and Cash Receipts A. Sales Tax B. Journalizing Sales and Cash Receipts for Sales C. Proving and Ruling an Expanded Journal

XII.

Posting To General And Subsidiary Ledgers A. Ledgers and Controlling Accounts B. Posting to a General Ledger C. Assigning Account Numbers to Subsidiary Ledger Accounts D. Posting to an Accounts Payable Ledger E. Posting to an Accounts Receivable Ledger F. Proving the Accuracy of Posting

XIII.

Preparing Payroll Records A. Payroll Time Cards B. Payroll Taxes C. Payroll Register D. Payroll Checks

E. Employee Earnings Records XIV.

Payroll Accounting, Taxes, And Reports A. Recording a Payroll B. Recording Employer Payroll Taxes C. Reporting Withholding and Payroll Taxes D. Paying Withholding and Payroll Taxes

XV.

Work Sheet For A Merchandising Business A. Recording a Trial Balance on a Work Sheet B. Planning Adjustments on a Work Sheet C. Completing a Work Sheet

XVI.

Financial Statements for a Partnership A. Income Statement B. Distribution of Net Income Statement C. Owners’ Equity Statement D. Balance Sheet

XVII. Recording Adjusting And Closing Entries For A Partnership A. Recording Adjusting Entries B. Recording Closing Entries C. Post-Closing Trial Balance XVIII. Recording Purchases And Cash Payments Using Special Journals A. Corporations B. Special Journals C. Recording Purchases on Account using a Purchases Journal D. Recording Cash Payments using a Cash Payments Journal E. Recording Transactions using a General Journal F. Preparing a Schedule of Accounts Payable XIX.

Recording Sales And Cash Receipts Using Special Journals A. Recording Sales on Account using a Sales Journal B. Recording Cash Receipts using a Cash Receipts Journal C. Recording Transactions using a General Journal

XX.

Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable A. Estimating and Recording Uncollectible Accounts Expense B. Collecting Written-Off Accounts Receivable

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Century 21 Accounting Textbook, 5th edition Workbook to accompany textbook, Chapters 1-22 Reinforcement Activity 1 Accounting Simulation-Video Transfer Reinforcement Activity 2 Reinforcement Activity 3 – Part A Overhead Projector with transparencies for each chapter

NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Name of Course: Course Number: Grade(s): Diploma Points:

College Accounting II 5113 12 5

Level:

Honors

Prerequisites Accounting I

Course Description Accounting II is designed for students who want to further explore accounting as a possible career choice. Students will comprehend departmentalized accounting, accounting control systems, general accounting adjustments, corporate accounting financial statements and management accounting. Students will also learn the application of computerized accounting for the business cycle in this course.



Assessment Business simulations Projects Audit tests Publisher tests Teacher made tests Home assignments Classroom assignments

Co-operative learning projects Midterm and Final Exams

Instructional Strategies Lecture/overhead projector Parent contact Demonstrate Individual teacher help Group work Student helping peers Projects Assignment sheets Independent work Homework Student participation Clearly stated expectations Notebook requirement Tests based on notes/assignments

Course Outline Term I • • • • • • • •

Review Accounting I Concepts, including major review project. Accounting Frameworks Purchase and Cash Payments Sales and Cash Calculating and Recording Payroll Reinforcement Activity I Chapter 5, Financial statements for the end of Accounting Cycle Introduction to Automated Accounting

Term II

• • • • •

Accounting Voucher Systems Inventory Planning and Valuation, Estimated Costing of Inventory Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts Accounting for Plant Assets, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Automated Accounting

Term III • Accounting for Notes Payable and Accrued Expenses, Reversing Entries • Notes Receivable, Unearned Revenue, And Accrued Revenue • Organizing a Corporation and Paying Dividends • Acquiring Additional Capital for a Corporation, including Bonds

Term IV • • •

Financial Analysis and Reporting for a Corporation Budgetary Planning and Control Corporate Business Simulation, Final Exam Project

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Century 21 Accounting Advanced Course and Working Papers Automated Accounting Text, Software 8.0 and Working Papers

NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL CAREEER/TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Program of Studies Name of Course: Introduction to Business Course Number: 5002 (S) and 5003 (H) Grade(s): 9 and 10 Level: Honors and Standard Diploma Points: 5 points

Prerequisites None

Course Description Introduction to Business/Standard Grades 9 and 10

5002

Part One of this introductory course focuses on the role of American Business. It will prepare students in making decisions as: consumers, wage earners, and citizens. Student-centered projects will be assigned to the student exploring this course, for example: The economic Business Cycle and Playing the Stock Market Game. Part Two of this course concentrates on the role of the consumer. In this portion of the course, the student will be presented materials by the National Endowment for Financial Education which has provided all of the essential materials that the student will need to explore day-to-day consumer issues such as: purchasing insurance for the home and the automobile; how finance charges are determined and how they affect the overall bills consumers receive; financing a home; financing a college education. The entire course is linked to both the Massachusetts frameworks and national standards.

Introduction to Business/Honors

5003

Part One of this introductory course focuses on the role of American Business. It will prepare students in making decisions as: consumers, wage earners, and citizens. Student-centered projects will be assigned to the student exploring this course, for example: The economic Business Cycle and Playing the Stock Market Game. Part Two of this course concentrates on the role of the consumer. In this portion of the course, the student will be presented materials by the National Endowment for Financial Education which has provided all of the essential materials that the student will need to explore day-to-day consumer issues such as: purchasing insurance for the home and the automobile; how finance charges are determined and how they affect the overall bills consumers receive; financing a home; financing a college education. The entire course is linked to both the Massachusetts frameworks and national standards. An additional research paper is due at the conclusion of each marking period and failure to complete these assigned reports will result in a 15-point deduction from the student’s term grade.

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Strand 1:

1.B.13, 1.C.04c.

Strand 2:

2.A.01c; 2.B.03c; 2.C, 2.D.01c; 2.D.02c; 2.D.05c; 2.D.06c; 2.E.02c; 2.F.01c; 2.F.02c through 2.F.08; 2.G.09c through 2.G.15c; 2.G.17c; 2.H.01c through 2.H.03c; 2.I.01 – 02; 2.J.05; 2.V. 01; 2 .V.19; 2.V.20; 2.V.23; 2.V.25; 2.V.26; 2.X.01 through 2.X.10; 2.Y.01; 2.Y.05.

Strand 3:

3.A.02c; 3.B.01c through 3.B.03c; 3.C.01c; 3.C.03c; 3.D.01c; 3.D.02c; 3.D.06c; 3.D.07c; 3.E.01c through 3.E.03c.

Strand 4:

4.A.04c through 4.A.09c; 4.B.05c; 4.B.08c; 4.C.01c through 4.C.06c; 4.D.01c through 4.D.11c.

Strand 5:

5.A.01c through 5.A.05c; 5.B.02c through 5.B. 05c; 5.B.07c; 5.C.01c; 5.B.02c; 5.D.01c through 5.D.07c; 5.E.01c and 5.E.02c; 5.F.01c through 5.F.04c.

Strand 6:

6.A.09c; 6.B.01c through 6.B.04c; 6.C.05c; 6.C.08c

Student Expectations From the North Quincy High School’s Student Expectations Expectation Five:

Academic. Students will develop a reasoned, logical approach to problem-solving.

Expectation Six:

Academic. Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits.

Expectation Nine:

Civic. Students will develop a respect for social institutions as a foundation for a life-long sense of civic and community responsibility.

Expectation Eleven:

Social. Students will develop the skills to pursue realistic goals, To develop a strong work ethic, and to become life-long learners.

Assessment Alternative methods of evaluation will be used to evaluate student progress such as: Student-Centered Projects; Oral Presentations; Reports; Open-Ended Questions; Publisher Examinations; Research Papers; Homework Assignments; Objective Examinations; A Class Notebook; Mid-Term and Final Examinations.

Instructional Strategies The use of the blackboard and whiteboard to present concepts during class time that relate directly to the material we are studying. The use of case problems to put the instructional information into practical use. The use of power point presentations as a method of outlining and note-taking for the unit’s materials. Critical thinking response questions on to make the student go through the decisionmaking process to arrive at a solution.

Course Outline THE INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COURSE OUTLINE SEMESTER-I TERM-1 Unit 1:

Our Economic Environment: • • • •

Week 1, Chapter 1. Week 2, Chapter 2. Week 3, Chapter 3. Week 4/5, Chapter 4.

Economic Decisions. Economic Systems. Economic Roles. Economic Measurements.

-Project and Progress Reports•

Unit 2:

Week 6 and 7. Library research Project on Business Cycles with a grading rubric. The report will be a group project with oral presentations and a typed report from each member. The topics explored will be: Prosperity, Recession, Depression, and Recovery.

Business and Government in Out Global Economy: • • •

Week 8, Chapter 5. Week 9, Chapter 6. Week 10, Chapter 7.

Business in the Economy. Business Structures. Social Responsibility and Business Ethics TERM-II

• • •

Week 1, Chapter 8. Week 2, Chapter 9. Week 3,

International Business. Government in Our Economy. Introduce the Stock Market Project.

Students will use newspapers and the Internet. Time will be allotted each week for 10-weeks for the completion of this project and if more time is needed, more time will be allotted for question and answer periods. --THANKSGIVING BREAK-

Unit 3:

Technology for Business Decisions: • •

Week Week

4, Chapter 10. 5, Chapter 11.

Computers in Business. (Stock Market) Computer Applications. (Stock Market)

-Progress Reports•

Week

6, Chapter 12.

Your Future with Technology. (Stock Market)

-CHRISTMAS BREAK• • • •

Week 7, Chapter 30. Week 8. Week 9. Week 10.

Stocks and Bonds. The Stock Market Project. Stock Research Project with Rubric. Review for and take Mid-Term Examinations.

SEMESTER-II TERM-III

Unit 11:

Small Business Management: • • • • •

Week 1, Chapter 40. Week 2, Chapter 41. Week 3/4, Chapter 42. Week 5, Chapter 43. Week 6.

Managing a Small Business. Managing Human Resources. Producing and Marketing Goods and Services. Maintaining Financial Information. Entrepreneur Project.

-Progress ReportsUnit 12:

The National Endowment for Financial Education: • • • •

Week Week Week Week

7, Unit 1. 8, Unit 1. 9, Unit 1. 10, Unit 2.

Setting Financial Goals. Effective Decision Making. The Financial Planning Process. Successful Careers. -TERM-IV-

• • • • •

Week Week Week Week Week

1, Unit 2. 2, Unit 3 3, Unit 3 4, Unit 4. 5, Unit 4.

Education and Training Pays. Budgeting. Consumer Spending. Time value of money. Investing. -Progress Reports-

• • • • •

Week 6, Unit 4. Week 7, Unit 5. Week 8, Unit 5. Week 9, Unit 6. Week 10.

Savings. How credit works. Managing Debt. Understanding Risk. Preparation for the Final Examination.

Honor Students Research Papers: A research paper will be required for those students who elect the Introduction to Business program for Honors credit. The paper will be valued at 25% of each honor student’s term grade and failure to complete this course requirement will result in the total term grade being lowered by 25%.

The Grading Policy: The grading policy for this class will be: 25% Homework, 25% Class Work; 25% Quizzes, 25% Projects, and 25% Examinations. For the student who is challenged, there will be opportunities for 1-on-1 and special assignments designed to increase his/her level of achievement.

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Introduction to Business:

South Western Publishing Company Ristau, Egglund, Digby, Burrow & Daugherty Third Edition.

NEFE High School Financial Planning:

The National Endowment for Financial Planning. Wilson and Schiever, 2001. NEFE High School Department 5299 DTC Boulevard, Suite 1300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: (303) 224-3511.

Frequently Used Internet Web Sites:

http://www.nyse.com http://www.nasdaq.com http://www.mained.com http://www.finance.yahoo.com

Course Name:

Pathway to Success

Level: Standard

Points:

2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Cash Flow Game Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens by Richard Kiyosaki Junior Achievement JA Success Skills Guest Speakers Portfolio

Syllabus: Course Outline Financial Literacy Cash Flow 101 Students will discover important concepts in accounting, finance, Entrepreneurship and economics through the use of a board game called Cash Flow and the book Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens by Richard Kiyosaki. Our problem is not earning money, it is keeping it. By the time young adults start a career, they already have car loans, student loans, and credit cards and find themselves in debt. This section of the course will provide knowledge that the choices students will make with each dollar impacts their income and expenses. They will learn how to choose to be rich, not poor. Objectives: • • • • • • • • •

JA Success Skills

Develop Financial Literary Understand and use an income statement and balance sheet Identify strategies to building assets Describe the true cost of liabilities Look at real estate opportunities Look at stock market opportunities Look at business opportunities Evaluate financial options Understand how to get out of the RAT RACE

JA Success Skills focuses on developing students’ interpersonal effectiveness. Through an assessment, the students identify the strength and unique potentials of their interpersonal skills. They examine how their interpersonal skills can be applied in the workplace, and practice their skills in a variety of activities, including mock job interviews. They begin work on their portfolio which includes a resume that they can carry with them into the work force when seeking employment.

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10

Connecting to the Work Place Communicating Effectively Assessing Your Skills Improving Your Skills Building Rapport Influencing Others Working in Teams Communicating Your Value Presenting Yourself Applying Your Skills

*Assessment Portfolios Projects Attendance Class Participation Tardiness Resume Final Exam

*See IEP or 504 plans for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: 33% Attendance, 33% Tardiness, 33% Class work

Course Name:

Personal Financing

Level: Honors

Points: 2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: NEFE: National Endowment for Financial Education Financial Planning Program Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Financial Planning: Your Roadmap Set Goals Analyze Information Create a Plan Implement the Plan Monitor and Modify the Plan Savings and Investments: Your Money at Work Overview: work and Money Your Career After High School: Then What? Entrepreneurship Your Career and Your Financial Future Budget: Don’t Go Broke What is a Budget? Other Tools to help manage your cash

*Assessment Tools: Teacher and Group Observations Class participation Homework Tests and Quizzes Graphic Organizers Rubric Journal Log

Grading Policy: Tests 50% Classwork 30% Homework 20%

2nd Quarter: Savings and Investments: Your Money at Work Overview: Savings? Investments? What’s the Difference Why is Money Important Time Value of money Key Investment Principles Savings and Investment Choices Credit: Buy Now, Pay Later Credit 101 Sources of Credit

Credit Reports Debt Insurance: Your Protection Risk Management Insurance Basics Future Insurance Needs Your Insurance Plan *Assessment Tools Teacher and Group Observations Class participation Homework Tests and Quizzes Graphic Organizers Rubric Journal Log

Grading Policy: Tests 25% Classwork 30% Homework 20% Final Exam 25%


SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Course Objective: To educate and inspire students to value free enterprise, understand business and economics. To increase knowledge and skills, teach responsibility and effective leadership, prepares them for jobs, provide them with entrepreneurial skills, and assist them in thinking critically.

Course Description: This course introduces students to the basics of Small Business Management. Students can gain an understanding of how to establish and manage a small business through the daily operation of the school store. This course integrates the student’s classroom academic studies with actual experience in business management. The students will work a specified number of hours in the school store and fulfill the obligations presented in the classroom.

Learning Outcomes: • • • • • • •

Understand the role of small business Recognize the complex nature of small business management practices. Evaluate business opportunities Recognize growth related opportunities and risks Incorporate marketing plans with financial strategies Students will be exposed to the ethics issues surrounding ownership Students will understand the importance of social responsibility of small business

EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Participation (attendance) Team Projects Class Assignments Profit/Loss (t-shirt sales, team product sales, etc.)

**honors status will be given to students who hold an office or have participated in the school store for a second year.

To the student…. Welcome to Small Business Management - School Store Operations! This course will help you learn how to successfully work and operate a small business. You will learn the business functions involved in running a successful school-based enterprise. The classroom will introduce you to concepts required to run and operate the school store. The main concepts are: TOPICS: Research your Market Develop a Plan – Make it Operational – Running the Store – Account for Profits – Promote your Business – Secure your Store – Have a Customer Focus – Be an Effective Manager – Achieve Personal Success –

Determine what to buy Hiring employees, Preparing for Opening Day Buying and Pricing, Inventory Cash handling, Basic Housekeeping, Policies and Procedures Accounting basics, Manage your cash flow Sales Promotion, Advertising, Promotional ideas Security Procedures, Security Enforcement, Loss Prevention Personal Selling, Customer Service, Selling Policies Management Roles, Management Skills, Management Team Employee Accountability, Performance Evaluations

DAILY ROUTINE There will be 2 teams in each class. Each team will work every other week in the store. While in the store they will wait on customers and follow procedures posted in the store. While in the classroom students will work on special promotions. They will also assist the Learning Center students who will be doing prep work for the store.

Introduction to Sports and Entertainment Management - 5175 Textbook: Sports and Entertainment Management Kaser & Brooks 2005 Description: The objectives of this course are, first, to provide the student with an overview of the structure of the sport industry as well as issues facing sport organizations and how to management techniques can be applied to solve business problems. Second, students will be introduced to the various subdisciplines within sport management. Third, students will become familiar with career opportunities in sport management and will have the opportunity to develop effective written and oral communication skills critical to success in the sport industry. Grading Policy: 60% Tests 40% Group Projects

Chapter 1 What is Sports and Entertainment Management • Management Basics • Sports Management • Entertainment Management Chapter 2 College and Amateur Sports • Managing College Athletics • Managing Amateur Sports • Economic Impact Chapter 3 Professional Sports • Managing Big League Sports • Organizing A Professional Team • Agents, Managers, and Ethics Chapter 4 Sports and Entertainment Management • Managing Local Events • Managing College Events • Managing Professional Sports • Managing Other Events Chapter 5 Management Function • Planning • Organizing • Implementing and controlling

Chapter 6 Decision Making • How Managers Make Decisions • Group Decision Making • Knowledge Management Chapter 7 Management Strategies • The Building Blocks of Strategy • The Process of Strategic Management • Stategic Planning Tools Chapter 8 Organizing and Staffing • Coordinating for Success • Networking and Delegation • Management Careers in Sports and Entertainment

Introduction to Sports and Entertainment Marketing 5175 (continued)

Textbook: Sports and Entertainment Marketing Glencoe/McGraw 2005 Description: The objectives of this course are, first, to provide the student with an overview of the structure of the sport industry as well as issues facing sport organizations and how to management techniques can be applied to solve business problems. Second, students will be introduced to the various subdisciplines within sport management. Third, students will become familiar with career opportunities in sport management and will have the opportunity to develop effective written and oral communication skills critical to success in the sport industry.

Grading Policy: 60% Tests 40% Group Projects

Sports and Entertainment Marketing UNIT 1 Marketing and Sports & Entertainment • World of Marketing • Sports and Entertainment: Connections and Contrasts Case Studies: Olympic Benefits, New Kind of Kick The Virtuality Store UNIT 2 Sports Marketing • The Sports Market • Sports Products Case Studies: Cardboard Collectibles, Arena Product Advantage UNIT 3 Sports Marketing Mix • Product and Price Decisions: Sports • Sports Market Research and Outlets • Branding and Licensing • Sports Promotion • Sports Marketing Plans and Careers Case Studies: From Old to Gold, A Place for Athletes, Race for the Prize, Calling Online Athletes, No Sweat UNIT 4 Entertainment Marketing • The Entertainment Market • Entertainment Products and Marketing Case Studies: A Lasting Landmark, Master of Tickets UNIT 5 Entertainment Marketing Mix • Product and Price Decisions: Entertainment • Entertainment Market Research and Outlets • Images and Licensing • Entertainment Promotion • Entertainment Marketing Plans and Careers Case Studies: Music Matters, Bands Online, The Circus Reinvented, Musical Promotions, New Adventure

Health Services Syllabi


Child Development I Sara Shapiro

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: The Developing Child by Holly Brisbane Your One, Two, Three etc. Year Old By Ames and Illg Child Magazine Parent's Magazine

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Outline: Children, Parenting and You Beginning Study of Children Understanding Childhood Working with Children Learning About Families Understanding Families What Parenthood Means Effective Parenting Skills What is Parenting Guiding Children's Behavior Child Care Options

Assessment: Self Assessments, Research Articles, Notebooks, Homework, Topic Quizzes, Unit Tests Child Care Facility Evaluations, Family Tree, Parent Interviews, Class Participation, Homework 2nd Quarter: Outline: Teen Pregnancy and Parenthood The Realities of Teen Pregnancy Solving Problems Prenatal Development The Developing Baby Conception Problems in Prenatal Development Avoiding Dangers to the Baby Preparing for Birth A Healthy Pregnancy

Getting Ready for a Baby Childbirth Choices The Baby's Arrival Labor and Birth The Postnatal Period A New Family Member Assessments: Chapter Quizzes, Unit Test, Self Study of Nutritional Intake and Lifestyle Choices, Placement Evaluations, Research Articles, Book Report, Notebooks, Class Participation, Teacher Observations, Self-Assessments, Homework, Mid-Year Exam 3rd Quarter: Outline: Physical Development During The First Year Growth and Development of Infants The Developing Brain Handling and Feeding Infants Other Infant Care Skills Emotional and Social Development During the First Year Understanding Emotional and Social Development Emotional and Social Development of Infants Intellectual Development During the First Year Understanding Intellectual Development of Infants Helping Babies Learn Assessments: Chapter Quizzes, Unit Tests, Class Participation, Research Articles, Placement Evaluations Teacher Observations, Self-Assessments, Homework 4th Quarter: Outline: Physical Growth and Development from One to Three Physical Growth and Development from One to Three Caring for Children from One to Three Emotional and Social Development from One to Three Emotional Development from One to Three Social Development from One to Three Intellectual Development from One to Three Understanding Learning and the Mind Encouraging Learning from One to Three

Assessments: Chapter Quizzes, Unit Tests, Self-Assessments, Peer Evaluations, Group Projects, Placement Evaluations, Teacher Observations, Notebooks, Class Projects, Research Articles, Class Participation, Homework, Final *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework and Class Participation 20%, Placement Participation and Evaluation 35%, Quizzes and Tests 30%, Various assigned Term Project 15%


Child Development II Sara Shapiro

Level: Standard

Points:

10

Texts/Instructional Materials: The Developing Child by Holly Brisbane Working With Children by Child Magazine Parent's Magazine

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Outline: Physical Development from Four to Six Physical Development from Four to Six Providing Care for Children from Four to Six Emotional and Social Development from Four to Six Emotional Development from Four to Six Social and Moral Development from Four to Six Intellectual Development from Four to Six Intelligence and Learning from Four to Six The Child in School The Child from Seven to Twelve Physical Growth and Development from Seven to Twelve Emotional Development from Seven to Twelve Intellectual Development from Seven to Twelve Assessment: Self Assessments, Research Articles, Notebooks, Homework, Topic Quizzes, Unit Tests Child Care Facility Evaluations, Family Tree, Parent Interviews, Class Participation, Homework 2nd Quarter: Outline: Safety and Health Preventing Accidents and Handling Emergencies Preventing Illness and Caring for a Sick Child Special Challenges for Children Exceptional Children Child Abuse and Neglect Stresses Affecting Families

Exploring Careers with Young Children Types of Early Childhood Programs Job Hunting Assessments: Chapter Quizzes, Unit Test, Self Study of Nutritional Intake and Lifestyle Choices, Placement Evaluations, Research Articles, Book Report, Notebooks, Class Participation, Teacher Observations, Self-Assessments, Homework, Mid-Year Exam 3rd Quarter: Outline: Creating a Safe and Healthy Environment Arranging Space Selecting Toys and Equipment Guiding Children's Safety The Curriculum Developing and Meeting Program Goals Developing Themes Selecting Activities Learning Styles and Characteristics Written Plans: Block Plan, Lesson Plans, Activity Goals, Behavioral Objectives, Materials Motivation, Procedures, Closure/transition, Evaluation

Assessments: Chapter Quizzes, Unit Tests, Class Participation, Research Articles, Placement Evaluations Teacher Observations, Self-Assessments, Homework, Illustrating an Early Childhood Classroom, Developing Lesson Plan 4th Quarter: Outline: Learning Experiences for Children Guiding Art Experiences Guiding Storytelling Experiences Guiding Socio-dramatic Play and Puppetry Experiences Guiding Manuscript Writing Guiding Math Experiences Guiding Science Experiences Guiding Social Studies Experiences Guiding Food Experiences Guiding Music and Movement Experiences Guiding Field Trip Experiences

Assessments: Chapter Quizzes, Unit Tests, Self-Assessments, Peer Evaluations, Group Projects, Placement Evaluations, Teacher Observations, Notebooks, Class Projects, Research Articles, Class Participation, Homework, Develop and execute a Lesson on two Learning Experiences for Children, Final *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework and Class Participation 20%, Placement Participation and Evaluation 35%, Quizzes and Tests 20%, Various assigned Term Project 25%


Developmental Psychology Sara Shapiro

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Understanding Psychology by Glencoe, McGraw-Hill

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Outline: Introduction To Psychology Why Study Psychology A Brief History of Psychology Psychology as a Profession Psychological Research Methods and Statistics What Is Research Problems and Solutions in Research Statistical Evaluations Assessment: Self Assessments, Homework, Worksheets on Vocabulary, Case Studies, Readings, Application of Information, Chapter Quizzes, Unit Tests, Class Participation

2nd Quarter: Outline: Infancy and Childhood Physical, Perceptual and Language Development Cognitive and Emotional Development Parenting Styles and Social Development Adolescence Physical and Sexual Development Personal Development Social Development Gender Roles and Differences Adulthood and Old Age Adulthood Old Age Dying and Death Assessments: Chapter Quizzes, Unit Test, Homework, Worksheets on Vocabulary, Application of Information,

Case Studies, Self-Assessment, Mid-Year Exam 3rd Quarter: Outline: The Workings of Mind and Body The Nervous System: The Basic Structure Studying the Brain The Endocrine System Altered States of Consciousness Sleep and Dreams Hypnosis, Biofeedback, and Meditation Drugs and Consciousness Theories of Personality Purposes of Personality Theory Psychoanalytical Theory Learning Theories Humanistic and Cognitive Theories Trait Theories

Assessments: Chapter Quizzes, Unit Tests, Class Participation, Research Articles, Self-Assessment, Homework, Worksheets on Vocabulary, Application of Information, Case Studies, Oral Presentation 4th Quarter: Outline: Stress and Health Sources of Stress Reactions to Stress Coping With Stress Stress in Your Life Psychological Disorders What Are Psychological Disorders? Anxiety Disorders Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders Personality Disorders and Drug Addiction Therapy and Change What is Psychotherapy? Psycholanalysis and Humanistic Therapy Cognitive and Behavior Therapies Biological Approaches to Treatment Social Psychology Individual Interaction

Group Interaction Attitudes and Social Influence

Assessments: Chapter Quizzes, Unit Tests, Self-Assessments, Group Projects, Notebooks, Class Projects, Research Articles, Class Participation, Homework, Work Sheets, Journal Project, Final *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework 30%, Class Participation 10%, Quizzes and Tests 50%, Various assigned Term Project 10%


Foods and Nutrition Sara Shapiro

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: World of Foods

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Outline: Exploring Food Choices Food and Health Influences on Food Choices Food and Culture Food Science and Technology The Nutrients You Need The Role of Nutrients Carbohydrates, Fiber, and Proteins Fats How Your Body Uses Food Guidelines for Good Nutrition Dietary Guidelines The Food Guide Pyramid Daily Food Choices Developing Skills Shopping for Food Identifying and Using Kitchen Appliances Kitchen Equipment and Identification Abbreviating Terms Looking at Equivalents Basic Measuring Methods Basic Cooking Methods Microwave Techniques Good Work Habits Safety in the Kitchen Keeping Food Safe to Eat Getting Organized Conserving and Recycling Meal Management Serving a Meal Planning Meals Planning for Nutrition Planned Spending Recipe Skills Reading a Recipe Changing Recipe Yeild Preparation Tasks

Points:

5

Time Management and Teamwork Assessment: Self Assessments, Homework, Quizzes, Tests, Class Participation, Cooperative Learning Projects, Lab Evaluations, Self Study of Nutritional and Life Style Habits, Notebooks 2nd Quarter: Outline: Cereal Products Grains and Grain Products Breakfast Cereal Comparison Cooking Starches and Cereals Cereal Preparation Breads Function of Ingredients Adjusting Recipes Characteristics of Quick Breads Yeast Breads Preparation of Breads Cakes, Cookies, Pies and Candies Kinds of Cakes Preparation of Cakes Cookies Pie Fillings Pastry Preparation Candy Assessments: Evaluations, Research Articles, Book Report, Notebooks, Class Participation, Teacher Observations, Self-Assessments, Homework, Thanksgiving Dinner, Lab Participation, Mid-Year Exam 3rd Quarter: Outline: Eggs Selection and Storage of Eggs Functions of Eggs Egg Dishes Dairy Products Dairy Product Variety Cheese Tasting Cooking with Milk

Vegetables Vegetable Selection and Storage Cooking Vegetables by Class Salads, Casseroles, and Soups Salads Casserole Preparation Guide Stock Soups Herb, Spices, and Blends Sandwich Preparation

Assessments: Quizzes, Tests, Class Participation, Self-Assessments, Homework, Lab Participation, Group Projects, Notebooks 4th Quarter: Outline: Meat Preparation Meat Inspection and Grading Selection and Storage of Meats Cooking Meats Poultry Preparation Poultry Selection and Storage Cooking Poultry Fish Preparation Selection of Fish and Shellfish Cooking Fish and Shellfish Fruit Preparation Selection of Fruits Preparing Fruits Assessments: Quizzes, Tests, Self-Assessments, Group Projects, Notebooks, Class Participation, Homework, Lab Participation, Group Projects, Final *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework 20%, Class Participation and Class Presentations 20%, Quizzes and Tests 30%, Lab Participation 30 %

Course Name:

#7262 (Honors) Introduction to Health and Human Services

Level: Grade 10

Points:

5

Honors

Texts/Instructional Materials: Meeks Heit (2003). Health and Wellness. Glencoe/McGraw Hill. Columbus, Ohio. American Heart Association (2006) All training materials for testing in CPR/AED and First Aid certification. Videotapes to supplement and enrich classroom lecture and activities. CD-ROMs, PowerPoint presentations and on-line materials.

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Growth and Development through the lifecycle Developmental theories (Erickson, Piaget, Maslow, Freud) Communication techniques and principles Personal Health and Wellness Personal Qualities of Healthcare Workers 2nd Quarter: Infection Control and Disease Prevention American Red Cross Adult: CPR/AED, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Certification Body Mechanics and Safety Confidentiality 3rd Quarter: Healthcare Delivery System Professionalism, Ethics and Legal Issues in Healthcare Careers in Healthcare Recreational Therapy 4th Quarter: Community Experience with Recreational Therapists in Long-term care Community needs assessment Journal Writing

*Assessment Tools: Portfolios Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Open ended questions Word problems

Lab practical Rubrics Teacher observations Projects Notebooks Research papers

Presentations Video tapings Attendance Class Participation Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Technical Project

Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Open note tests and quizzes Take home tests/writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Essays Exams

*See IEP or 504 plans for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Tests and Quizzes Classroom Participation/Community Placement Homework Project / Exams

40% 15% 15% 30%

** Honors students will be given honors projects to complete each term.

Course Name:

#7210 Introduction to Health and Human Services

Level: Grade 10

Points:

5

Honors/ Standard








40% 15% 15% 30%


Course Name:

#7261 (Standard) Introduction to Health and Human Services

Level: Grade 10

Points:

5

Standard








40% 15% 15% 30%


Course Name: Introduction to Business

Level: Standard/Honors Points: 5

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials South Western Introduction to Business 3rd edition Textbook and Workbook Internet Websites: http://www.mainxed.com Stock Market simulation http://www.nyse.com New York Stock Exchange http://www.nadaq.com NASDAQ Stock Exchange

Syllabus: Course Description - Standars/Honors*(honor students are required to write a research paper each term) 1st Quarter and 2nd Quarter: of this introductory course focuses on the role of American Business. It will prepare students in making decisions as consumers, wage earners, and citizens. Government and business decisions will also be explored. Projects include playing the stock market game and how to start your own business. 3rd Quarter and 4th Quarter: of this course concentrates on the role of the consumer. As an overview of how consumers make decisions will be examined using money management. Other topics include money and banking, writing checks, and balancing a checkbook. Projects include finding a job, a place to live, and transportation—all living within your personal budget. Course Outline I. SEMESTER I Term 1 Unit 1 Our Economic Environment Week 1 Chapter 1 Economic Decisions Week 2 Chapter 2 Economic Systems Week 3 Chapter 3 Economic Roles Week 4 Chapter 4 Economic Measurements Progress Reports Week 5 and 6 Library Research on US Business Cycles - Rubric (prosperity, recession, depression, recovery) and group project/oral presentation w/typed report Unit 2 Business and Government in Our Global Economy Week 7 Chapter 5 Business in our Economy Week 8 Chapter 6 Business Structures Week 9 Chapter 7 Social Responsibility and Business Ethics Week 10 Guest Speakers – local businessmen Term 2

Week 1 Chapter 8 International Business Week 2 Chapter 9 Government in our Economy Week 3 Introduce Stock Market Project THANKSGIVING BREAK Unit 3 Technology for Business Decisions Week 4 Chapter 10 Computers in Business Week 5 Chapter 11 Computer Applications Progress Reports Week 6 Chapter 12 Your Future with Technology CHRISTMAS BREAK Tour of Business Technology Department computer based courses

Unit 8 Investment Strategies Week 7 Chapter 30 Stocks and Bonds Week 8 Stock Market Game (on the Internet Mainxed.com) Week 9 Stock Research Project (Rubric) Week 10 Review and Mid Terms II. SEMESTER II Term 3 Unit 11 Small Business Management Week 1 Chapter 40 Managing a Small Business Week 2 Chapter 41 Managing Human Resources Week 3 Chapter 42 Producing and Marketing Goods and Services Week 4 Chapter 43 Maintaining Financial Information Week 5 Entrepreneur Project – Rubric Progress Reports Week 6 Group or single project/oral presentation/w/typed report Unit 6 Financial Institutions and Banking Services Week 7 Chapter 20 Banking System and Financial Services Week 8 Chapter 21 Opening a Checking Account Week 9 Chapter 22 Using Checks and Other Forms of Payments Week 10 BayBank Checking Project Field Trip Citizens Bank and State Street Bank Term 4 Unit 7 Credit in Our Economy Week 1 Chapter 24 Fundamentals of Credit Week 2 Chapter 25 Uses of Credit Week 3 Chapter 26 The Cost of Credit Week 4 Chapter Credit Records and Regulations Week 5 Movie To Your Credit and Colonial Federal Booklet Progress Reports Unit 4 Careers in the Economy Week 6 Chapter 14 Planning a Career Week 7 Chapter 15 Succeeding in the World of Work Week 8 Research Project Career Planning - Rubric Week 9 Library and Internet Access Oral presentation and typed report Week 10 Final Exams

Assessment Projects, Oral Presentations, Reports, Open Ended Questions, Publisher Tests, Research Papers Homework, Objective Tests /mid-year/final exams. Extra Credit, Rubric Grading Policy 25% homework, 25% class work, 25% quizzes, 25% projects, 25% Tests Honor Students Research Paper A research paper is required at the end of each term. This paper will be 25% of term grade. Failure to do paper will result in a reduction in the total term grade.

Course Name:

Patient Care 1

Level: Honors

Points:

10

Texts/Instructional Materials: The Nurse Assistant in Long-Term Care (A Rehabilitative Approach) Nursing Assistants A Basic Study Guide Classroom lecture-notes Overhead projection and chalkboard presentation Video presentation Guest speakers Clinical practice Individual tutorials Selected readings and handouts from medical/nursing journals, newspaper articles

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: September l. Being a Nursing Assistant 2.Upholding Residence Rights 3. Developing Interpersonal Skills October 4. On going, Medical terminology 5. Community First Aid/Adult CPR/AED and Infant/Child ARC certification 6. Following Safety and Emergency Procedures November 7. Begin clinical rotation 2 days/week 8. Using Good Body Mechanics 9. Controlling Infection 10.Taking Vital Signs Assessments: 1. Student Participation 2. Student Notebook 3. Homework 4. Attendance 5. Clinical Journal 6. Role playing 7. Skills/competencies 8. Presentations/Rubric 9. Quizzes/ objective and open ended questions 10. Written tests/ objective /open ended question/diagrams 2nd Quarter: December 1. Weighing and Measuring 2. Providing Basic Care January 1. Providing Nutrition 2. Following Care Procedures 3. Five page report on a Disease Process due at end of term (date to be announced)

Assessments: 1. Student participation 2. Student notebook 3. Student attendance 4. Homework 5. Clinical Journal 6. Role playing 7. Demonstration of Skills/Competencies 8. Mid Term Written Exam 9. Mid Term Competency/Skills Exam 10. Rubrics 11. Term Paper on Patient Care Topic 3rd Quarter: February 1. Understanding Long Term Care 2. Managing Information March 1. Dealing with Death and Dying 2. Poster/Presentation of a Disease process Assessments: 1. Student participation 2. Student notebook 3. Student attendance 4. Homework 5. Clinical journal 6. Demonstration of skills/competencies 7. Oral/Written presentation 8. Objective/open ended quizzes/tests 4th Quarter: April 1. Begin review for C.N.A. exam 2. Focus on skills and theoretical base May 1. C.N.A. exam 2. Pediatric unit June 1. Junior video presentation of skills 2. Clinical wrap up Assessments: 1. Student participation 2. Student notebook 3. Student attendance 4. Homework 5. Written exam/objective given by the American Red Cross 6. Competency exam/ skills given by the American Red Cross 7. Final exam: Video presentation of a skill 8. Rubrics *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy:

Outside clinical placement experience evaluation Tests and quizzes Homework and notebook Practical Applications Class Attendance Class Participation

30% 30% 10% 10% 10% 10%

Patient Care I Standard/Honors

Course 7264/7265

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II.

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Course Description This two period major is the first course in a two year sequence and is included in a core curriculum, which provides students with instruction in basic patient care with a rehabilitative approach; considerations of the elderly and medical terminology are covered. Clinical placements in Long Term Care Facilities are provided. Successful students are eligible for State Certification as Certified Nursing Assistant's through the Massachusetts Department of Health. Honors projects will be announced at the beginning of each term. Texts The Nurse Assistant in Long-Term Care (A Rehabilitative Approach) The Nursing Assistant: A Basic Study Guide Selected readings and handouts from medical/nursing journals Syllabus September 1. Being a Nursing Assistant 2. Upholding Resident’s Rights 3. Patient Confidentiality 4. Developing Interpersonal Skills October 1. On going Medical terminology 2. Community First Aid/Adult CPR/AED and Infant /Child AHA Certification 3. Following Safety and Emergency Procedures 4. Nutrition November 1. Begin clinical rotation 2 days/week 2. Using Good Body Mechanics 3. Controlling Infection 4. Taking Vital Signs December 1. Weighing and Measuring 2. Providing Basic Care

January (syllabus continued) . 1. Following Care Procedures 2.Honors Project: Report on a Disease Process Date TBA III

Syllabus February 1. Understanding Long Term Care 2. Managing Information March 1. Dealing with Death and Dying April Begin review for C.N.A. Exam Focus on skills and theoretical base. May 1. C.N.A. exam 2. Pediatric unit June 1. Clinical wrap up 2. Clinical paper due

IV.

Homework: Classroom All homework is due the next day unless otherwise stated. To receive credit, work must be ready at the beginning of class. Any work completed after the initial collection will be considers late. After one day, credit will be reduced fifty per cent. Illnesses will be considered. Clinical: All students will be expected to journal on each day of their clinical. These records of their daily clinical experiences and thoughts will be kept in a notebook, which will be collected and evaluated weekly.

V.

Assessment: Outside clinical placement experience evaluation Tests and quizzes Homework and notebook Practical Applications Class Attendance Class Participation

30% 30% 10% 10% 10% 10%

VI.

Expectations for Students Expectation One Students will read to comprehend, to draw inferences, and to make judgements. Expectation Three Students will speak with clarity and articulation, and will listen with attentiveness and discernment. Expectation Four Students will strive to master the skills and knowledge as prescribed in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Expectation Five Students will develop a reasoned, logical approach to problem solving. Expectation Six Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits. Expectation Seven Students will be able to recognize and respect divergent points of view.

Patient Care II Honors Course 7268 I.

Course Description This three-period major is the second course in a two-year sequence, which provides students with instruction in advanced patent care skills and disease processes and prevention. Clinical placements are in Acute Care at Quincy Medical Center as well as rotations through several disciplines. Areas of special interest such as radiology, pharmacology, social work and pediatrics may be accommodated. Successful students are eligible for Tech Prep opportunities.

II.

Texts Assisting in Long Term Care The Nurse Assistant in Long-Term Care (A Rehabilitative Approach) Autobiography of a Face The Home Health Aide Handbook Selected readings and handouts from medical /nursing journals Medical Journal/Newspaper articles

III.

Syllabus September: 1. Re-certification AHA/Adult CPR/AED, First Aid, Infant/Child CPR 2. Medical terminology - ongoing 3. Introduction to Nursing Assistant 4. Identify Senior Project Topic/Begin review of literature October: 1. Review of Scientific Principles 2. Review Patient Rights and Confidentiality 3. Review of Basic Human Needs and Communication (with practical skills) 4. Infection control and safety measures (with practical skills) 5. Body Mechanics (with practical skills) 6. Senior Project: Present review of literature/ identifies and contact community to work with. November: 1. Begin clinical rotation 2-3 days/week 2. Review of Vital Signs, Height and Weight Measurements (with practical skills.) 3. Work readiness skills 4. Review of patient care and comfort measures 5. Term paper on an acute illness (due Nov.9) 6. Senior Project: Meet with community health professionals/Develop area of health education

December: 1. Principles of Nutrition and Fluid Balance 2. The Surgical Patient 3. Begin Autobiography of a Face (book report due Jan. 25) 4. Senior Project: Continue to meet with health professionals and develop area of health education

January/February: 1. Body Systems and Related Care Procedures The Integumentary, Respiratory, Circulatory, Muscular-Skeletal, Endocrine, Nervous, Gastro-Intestinal, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems 2. Senior Project continues.

March: 1. The Nursing Assistant in Home Health Care. 2. April: 1. Caring for the Emotionally Stressed Patient 2. Death and Dying 3. Assisting with the physical exam 4. Senior Project: Presentation to community May: 1. The Pediatric patient 2. Senior project presentation

IV.

Homework: Classroom: All homework is due the next day unless otherwise stated. To receive credit, work must be ready at the beginning of class. Any work completed after the initial collection will be considered late. After one day, credit will be reduced fifty per cent. Illnesses will be considered. Clinical: clinical homework is due the day following last day of clinical. i.e. Weds/Thurs clinical=Friday report

V.

VI.

Assessment: Outside clinical placement experience evaluation Tests and quizzes Homework and notebook Exams and projects

40% 30% 10% 20%

Expectations for Students: Expectation One Students will read to comprehend, to draw inferences, and to make judgements. Expectation Three Students will speak with clarity and articulation, and will listen with attentiveness and discernment. Expectation Four Students will strive to master the skills and knowledge as prescribed in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Expectation Five Students will develop a reasoned, logical approach to problem solving. Expectation Six Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits. Expectation Seven Students will be able to recognize and respect divergent points of view.

Course Name:

Patient Care 2

Level: Honors

Points:

15

Texts/Instructional Materials: Assisting in Long -Term Care Autobiography of a Face The Home Health Aide Handbook Classroom lecture-notes Overhead projection and chalkboard presentation Video presentation Field Trips Guest Speakers Individual tutorials Selected readings and handouts from medical/nursing journals, newspaper articles Clinical practice at Quincy Medical Center and Marina Bay Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitative Center And Head Start Program at North Quincy High School

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: September-November Re-certification ARC Adult CPR/AED, First Aid, Infant/Child CPR Medical Terminology-ongoing Introduction to Nursing Assistant Review of Scientific Principles Review of Basic Human Needs and Communication Infection control and safety measures Body Mechanics Autobiography of a Face Begin clinical rotation 2-3 days/week Review of Vital Signs, Height and Weight Measurements Work readiness skills Review for patient care and comfort measures_ Assessments: 1. Clinical placement: attendance, clinical dress, clinical skills, written observations, independent practice 2. Student participation 3. Student notebook 4. Homework 5. Objective quizzes/tests, open-ended questions 6. Rubrics 7. Written reports 8. Oral presentations 9. Demonstrations

2nd Quarter: December-January Body systems and related care: Respiratory/Gastrointestinal/circulatory/cardiac/muscular/skeletal Assessments: 1. Student participation 2. Student attendance 3. Student homework 4. Student notebook 5. Clinical placement: attendance, dress, skills, written observations/clinical journal, independent practice. 6. Objective quizzes/tests/open-ended questions 7. Rubrics 8. Mid year exam 9. Presentations: oral, written, displays, role-playing 3rd Quarter: February-March-April Continue body systems: Urinary, endocrine, nervous, reproductive The Nursing Assistant in Home Health Care Senior Project: Presentation to local health care facility/school/Head Start Program on health prevention topic. Assessments: 1 . Student participation 2. Student attendance 3. Student homework 4. Student notebook 5. Clinical placement: attendance, dress, skills, written observations/clinical journal, independent practice. 6. Objective quizzes/tests/open-ended questions 7. Rubric 8. Research paper 9. Technical project 10. Presentation

4th Quarter: April-May The Pediatric patient Maternal/Child

Assessments: 1. Student participation 2. Student attendance 3. Student homework 4. Student notebook 5. Clinical placement: attendance, dress, skills, written observations/clinical journal, independent practice. 6. Objective quizzes.tests 7. Essays 8. Presentations

Grading policy:

Outside clinical placement experience evaluation Tests and quizzes Homework and notebook Exams and projects

40% 30% 10% 20%

Public Relations and Marketing Syllabi

Course Name: Marketing and Public Relations

Level: Standard/Honors

Points: 5

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Junior Achievements JA Economics 2nd Edition, July 2000 Textbook Junior Achievements JA Economics 2nd Edition, July 2000 Study Guide Junior Achievements JA TITAN teachers guide Junior Achievements JA TITAN student materials (all materials are available in PDF format and may be printed and reproduced) Internet Websites: http://www.mainxed.com Stock Market Simulation http://www.prars.com Annual Reports http://www.jatitan.schooledition.com Junior Achievement http://www.jatitan.lycos.com JA individual competition http://www.bridges.com Career Focus *All Junior Achievement programs have technology enhancements and are designed to support the skills and competencies outlined in the SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) report. These programs also augment the school-based, work-based, and connecting activities for communities with school-to-work initiatives.

Syllabus: Course Description – Standard/Honors* (honor students are required to write a research paper each term) 1st Quarter and 2nd Quarter consists of term 1 and term 2. The semester is designed to show students how businesses are organized and how economics through the laws of supply and demand affect business and the consumer. 3rd Quarter and 4rh Quarter consists of term 3 and term 4. The semester is designed to introduce marketing strategies, advertising techniques and consumer behavior. Students will participate in a Internet simulation game from Junior Achievements. The web-based simulation, JA TITAN at its core, teaches students to make price, production, capital investment, and marketing and research and development decisions for a fictional cyberpen product. The students will write a business plan and prepare a portfolio for their company. The course will have general education value for college bound students planning to major in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, and or Entreprenurship.

Student Expectations Skills – Analyzing information, Applying information, Charting Data, Comparing, Designing a web page, Drawing conclusions, Formulating an argument, Justifying decisions, Making comparisons, Making decisions Making presentations, Reaching consensus, Reading graphs, Thinking critically

Course Outline I. Semester I Term 1 and Term 2 Junior Achievements Economics 1. Chapter 1 What is Economics? a. Voluntary Exchange b. Production and distribution of goods and services c. Scarcity, tradeoffs, marginal costs, and marginal benefits d. Economic choices 2. Chapter 2 Free Enterprise in the United States a. Private Property b. Free enterprise system markets system, demand system traditional system and mixed systems. c. Barter vs. Money as a medium of exchange 3. Chapter 3 Demand a. Law of Demand and Price effect

4. Chapter 4 Supply a. Law of supply and price effect 5. Chapter 5 Market Clearing Price a. Equilibrium price b. The effect of shortages and surpluses on price 6. Chapter 6 Consumers, Savers, Investors a. Consumers sources of income and wealth b. Advantages and disadvantages of credit c. Investments and rate of return 7. Chapter 7 The Business of Free Enterprise a. Role of small business in the US b. Advantages and disadvantages of forms of ownership 8. Chapter 8 Financing a Business a. Savings and Investments b. Financial markets, bonds, equity, common and preferred stock, the stock market c. Accounting documents (balance sheets, income statements) 9. Chapter 9 Production and Productivity a. gross domestic product, real GDP, labor and productivity b. emphasis on quality c. fixed and variable costs d. economies of scale, marginal cost, marginal revenue 10 Chapter 10 U.S. Labor Force a. labor demand and labor supply b. changes in the labor force c. labor unions, labor legislation d. management relations 11. Chapter 11 How Businesses Compete a. Competition and market structure b. Price takers and price searches c. Pure competition, monopolistic competition d. Price product differentiation e. Patents, copyrights, trademarks f. Marketing mix (product, price, promotion, place) Term 2 Research Paper Due on three corporations trading on the stock exchange, must include history, facts, evidence of tracking investment of $15,000 for a 10 week period. II. Semester II Term 3 and Term 4 Junior Achievements JA TITAN 1. 2.

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Building a Management Team a. identify key decision-making roles in a business name skills and experience need for specific jobs. b. Develop plans for their Cyberpen companies Getting the Price Right a. discover the types of decisions all businesses make: price, production marketing, capital investment, and R&D. b. determine business strategy c. set production price to achieve a specific level of sales Producing Enough at the Right Price a. adjust price to affect production b. identify the gross margin for their companies set a production level to maximize profit identify ways to maximize efficiency of production Finding the Buyers a. identify key decision-making roles in a business. b. Review the principles of setting prices. c. Analyze price, production, and marketing information for Cyberpens. Building Bigger a. identify the essential elements of capital investment

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b. establish a rationale for capital investment consistent with the company’s price/volume strategy c. assess presentations to determine how capital investment decisions are made d. analyze the results of their decisions for the last quarter and make decisions for the next quarter Making Better Cyberpens a. identify the key reasons for spending on research and development b. develop a plan for research and development consistent with the company goals c. analyze the results of their decisions for the last quarter and make decisions for the next quarter. The Expert Rescue Team a. identify potential problems from a company’s financial reports b. make presentations of recommended strategies to improve company performance c. improve company performance d. analyze the five decisions required for a Cyberpen company Decision Making in Crisis a. analyze company and industry data b. make business decisions in a high-speed environment

Assessment Co-operative learning projects, Oral/PowerPoint Presentations, Case Studies, Opened Ended Questions Publisher Tests, Research Papers, Homework, Objective Tests / mid-year / final exams Extra Credit, Rubrics, Simulations

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy 25% worksheets, 25% quizzes, 25% team project grade, 25% Tests (Honors students – Research Paper each term failure to do so will result in a 10 point deduction on the final term grade)

Course Name:

Public Speaking

Level: Honors

Points: 2.5

Texts/Instructional Materials: The Basics: Speech Communication, South-Western, Paul R. Timm Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Make Speech Communication Work for You Conquer the Fear of Public Speaking Overcome Communication Pitfalls Build Your Conversation Skills Discover Your Listeners/Needs Plan Your Approach

*Assessment Tools: Teacher and Group Observations Class participation Homework Speeches

Grading Policy: Tests 40% Presentations 50% Classwork 10%

2nd Quarter: Build Your Theme on Key Ideas Use the Power of Beginnings, Bridges, and Endings Add Life to Your Style Get Your Message Across Give Listeners Something to Look At (Visuals)

*Assessment Tools Teacher and Group observations Class participation Homework Speeches Group projects Tests and Quizzes

Grading Policy: Tests 15% Midterm 25% Presentations 50% Classwork 10%


Technology, Software and Engineering Syllabi

Course Name:

Architectural Design

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: AutoCAD for Architecture –Fuller Modern Carpentry- Wagner

Classroom lecture Overhead projection and chalkboard presentation Video presentation Computer to classroom television presentation Individual tutorials

Syllabus: I. Understand the language of Architect. A. Important terms B. Identify the main stages in the development of a drawing. C. Identify the main branches of Architecture. D. Technology is planning your future. II. Applying AutoCAD A. Important terms B. Brief history of CAD C. The computer as a tool D. Toolbars 1. Floating 2. Docked E. Icons F. Drawing problems

III. Creating lines A. Important terms B. The command prompt C. The coordinate system 1. Absolute 2. Relative D. Line commands 1.Line 2.Polyline E. Polygons F. Rectangles G. Drawing problems IV. Circles and arcs

Five

A. Important terms B. Circle creation methods 1. Drag mode 2. Diameter 3. Radius D. Options E. Arcs F. Drawing problems V. Basic editing A. Important terms B. Erasing C. Undo and redo D. Drawing problems VI. Finding help A. Important terms B. Dialog boxes C. Performing searches D. Help online E. Drawing problems VII. Setting up a drawing A. Important terms B. Units 1. Engineering 2. Architectural 3. Decimal C. Drawing limits F. Drawing problems VIII. Drawing aides A. Important terms B. Snap C. Grid D. Ortho mode E. Drawing problems IX. Copying objects A. Important terms B. Move C. Copy D. Mirror E. Drawing problems X. The modify tool bar

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.

Move Rotate Trim Offset Extend Stretch Scale Array a. Polar b. Rectangular

XI. Working with layers A. Important terms B. The layer dialog box C. Layer properties D. Drawing problems XII. Basic dimensioning A. Important terms B. The dimension dialog box 1. Horizontal 2. Vertical 3. Aligned 4. Angles 5. Circles and arcs C. Drawing problems XIII. Plotting your drawings A. Important terms B. Plot previews C. Drawing scale Choosing paper size

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations MCAS Testing Self-grading and evaluations Projects Diagnostic testing Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities

Simulations Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Internship Technical Project

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Completion of projects, Competence, Daily Work, Test Scores, Attendance, Effort, Attitude. Midyear, and final exams will constitute 25% of the final grade for that quarter.

NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Name of Course: Broadcasting Course Number: 7140 (Standard), 7141 (Honors) Grade(s): 10, 11, 12 Level: Standard / Honors Diploma Points: 5

Prerequisites None

Course Description The course is designed to familiarize the student with the processes and tools associated with video production. During the course, the student will learn preproduction skills, video production structure and aesthetic principles, camera operation and recording procedures, and basic fundamental editing concepts and conventions. Special emphasis is placed on professional aptitudes and attitudes.

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Not Applicable

Student Expectations Academic Rubric for Expectation #4 Students will strive to master the skills and knowledge as prescribed in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement The student demonstrates an outstanding commitment to excellence in the pursuit of academic growth through a variety of assessment practices.

Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement The student demonstrates a strong commitment to the pursuit of academic growth through a variety of assessment practices.

Level 2: Limited level of achievement The student usually evidences a commitment to academic growth through a variety of assessment practices.

Level 1: Deficient level of achievement The student sometimes evidences a commitment to academic growth through a variety of assessment practices.

Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time Academic Rubric for Expectation #5 Students will develop a reasoned, logical approach to problem solving.

Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement The student consistently makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. The student formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. The student consistently applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement The student usually makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. The student sometimes formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. The student usually applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 2: Limited level of achievement The student sometimes makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. The student occasionally formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. The student sometimes applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 1: Deficient level of achievement The student occasionally makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. The student seldom formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. The student occasionally applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations.

Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time Academic Rubric for Expectation #6 Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits.

Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement The student participates extensively in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. The student develops an extensive repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.

Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement The student participates regularly in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. The student develops a repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.

Level 2: Limited level of achievement The student participates occasionally in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. The student develops a limited repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.

Level 1: Deficient level of achievement The student seldom participates in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. The student develops few skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life.

Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time Assessment Class Participation Notebook Quizzes Homework Competencies Final

10% 15% 10% 25% 20% 20%

Instructional Strategies (1) Lecture using smart board, computer, and large screen monitor. (2) Quizzes and tests based upon lectures and reading assignments. (3) Summarize assignments regularly as to stated routine and policy. (4) Homework explained and deadlines set. (5) Explain and post classroom rules and regulations. (6) Parent and student contact when necessary by telephone or e-mail. (7) Projects used to spur cooperation, critical thinking, and problem solving. (8) Department head and assistant principal regularly visit classes. (9) Cooperative learning with high achieving student assisting a weaker student.

Course Outline (I) General Audio and Sound Microphone Techniques (A) Common Audio Problems (II) Camera Placement and Operations (A) Color Balancing (B) Alignment (C) Camera Optics (D) Light Levels (E) Special Filters

(III) Lighting Techniques (A) Existing Light (B) Bounced Light (C) Three-Point Lighting (IV) Handling Technical and Production Problems (V) Elements of Effective Visual Composition (VI) Editing Techniques (A) Assemble and Insert (B) Linear and Non-Linear (C) Time-Code (VII) Critiquing Video Productions

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Making Movies A Guide for Young Filmmakers by Linda Burstyn · Pam Cunningham · Hillary Jordan · Kym Spring Produced in 2002 by the Directors Guild of America Instructional Materials (1) Cannon XL1 Mini DV camera (2) Audio equipment (3) Adobe Premier editing software (4) Editing equipment (5) Smart board (6) Teacher computer station with large screen monitor (7) Instructor CD-ROMs **Accommodations are made for 504 and IEP Plans ** Curriculum is subject to change


Computer Technology I Jerry Quintiliani

Level: Honors

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials:  A+ Certification for Dummies, 3rd Edition, Author: Ron Gilster, Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc. Copyright: 2003  Enhanced A+ Lab Manual “Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC” Author: Clint Saxton, Publisher: Course Technology/Thompson Learning, Copyright: 2001

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Outline  The New A+ Certification Exams  Basic Electronics & Numbering Systems  Using the Right Tools  The Motherboard  BIOS Ins and Outs *Assessment Tools: Projects Notebooks Multimedia presentations/presentations Objective Tests/Quizzes Attendance Class Participation Homework Classwork

2nd Quarter: Outline  Bus Structures  Microprocessors  Memory Systems  Storage Systems  Power *Assessment Tools: Projects / Lab Assignments Notebooks Multimedia presentations / Presentations Objective Tests/Quizzes Attendance Class Participation Homework Classwork Mid-Term Exam 25%

3rd Quarter: Outline  Serial, Parallel, and Other Ports  Input Devices  Output Devices  Printers  Portable Systems (Laptops and Notebooks) *Assessment Tools: Projects Notebooks Multimedia presentations/presentations Objective Tests/Quizzes Attendance Class Participation Homework Classwork

4th Quarter: Outline  Disassembling the PC  Preventive Maintenance  Troubleshooting PC Hardware  Operating System Basics  Windows 9x and Me  Windows 2000  Windows XP *Assessment Tools: Projects / Lab Assignments Notebooks Multimedia presentations/presentations Objective Tests/Quizzes Attendance Class Participation Homework Classwork Final – Exam 25%

*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Homework 20% Test/Quizzes 40% Classwork 10 % Notebooks 20% Class Participation 10% Topics Subject to Change without Notice

Course Name:

Design Technology I

Level: Standard


AutoCAD for Architecture –Fuller Modern Carpentry- Wagner 3D Studio Tutorials-Autodesk The Architecture of McKim Mead & White World Wide Web Classroom lecture Overhead projection and chalkboard presentation Video presentation Computer to classroom television presentation Individual tutorials

Syllabus: I. Understand the language of design engineer. A. Important terms B. Identify the main stages in the development of an idea. C. Identify the main branches of the designer. D. Technology in your future. II. Introduce the design process A. Important terms B. The designer in history C. The computer as a tool F. Drawing problems III. Drawing in the third dimension A. Important terms B. Reviewing the coordinate systems 1. Relative 2. Absolute 3. Polar C. Introduce the Z-axis 1.Thickness 2.Elevation D. Drawing verses modeling 1.Standard primitives 2.compound objects E. Meshes and NURBS (non uniform rational B splines) 1. Revolutions 2. Extrusions 3. Faces and normals F. Drawing problems

Points:

Five

IV. Viewing models A. Important terms B. Wire frame C. Shaded D. Rendered 1. Gourard 2. Metal 3. Phong E. Drawing problems V. Basic editing A. Important terms B. Boolean operations 1. Union 2. Intersection 3. Cut C. Undo and redo D. Drawing problems VI. Finding help A. Important terms B. Dialog boxes C. Performing searches D. Help online E. Drawing problems VII. Setting up a drawing A. Important terms B. Units 1. Engineering 2. Architectural 3. Decimal C. Drawing limits F. Drawing problems VIII. Creating assemblies A. Important terms B. Pictorial views C. Pictorial renderings D. Exploded views E. Drawing problems IX. Copying objects A. Important terms B. Move C. Copy

D. Mirror E. Drawing problems X. The modify tool bar A. Move B. Rotate C. Trim D. Offset E. Extend F. Stretch G. Scale XI. Working with layers A. Important terms B. The layer dialog box C. Layer properties D. Drawing problems XII. Advanced dimensioning A. Important terms B. The dimension dialog box 1. Horizontal 2. Vertical 3. Aligned 4. Angles 5. Circles and arcs C. Drawing problems XIII. Introducing 3d Studio Max A. The drawing screen B. Toolbars C. Customizing your screen XIV. Creating a simple scene A. Creating and importing objects B. Introducing the materials library C. Rendering objects in Max XV. Plotting your drawings A. Important terms B. Plot previews C. Drawing scale D. Choosing paper size

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations MCAS Testing Self-grading and evaluations Projects Diagnostic testing Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Internship Technical Project


Course Name:

Design Technology II

Level: Standard

Points:


AutoCAD for Architecture –Fuller 3D Studio Tutorials-Autodesk The Architecture of McKim Mead & White World Wide Web Classroom lecture Overhead projection and chalkboard presentation Video presentation Computer to classroom television presentation Individual tutorials

Syllabus: I. Understand the language of design. A. Important terms B. Identify the main stages in the development of a drawing. C. Identify the main branches Design technology. D. Demonstrate proper care and safety considerations of equipment II. Introducing mechanical desktop A. Important terms B. Creating parametric sketches 1. Constraining sketches 2. Creating profiles 3. Creating path sketches C. Applying dimension constraints D. Using construction geometry E. Drawing problems III. Creating parts A. Important terms B. Creating base features 1. Creating work features 2. Defining a sketch plane C. Creating extruded features 1. Constraining a sketch 2. Dimensioning the sketch 3. Creating constraints between features 4. Extruding a profile D. Creating a revolved feature E. Refining the part F. Drawing problems

Five

IV. Creating drawing views from parts A. Planning and setting up drawings B. Creating drawing views C. Cleaning up drawings 1. Hiding extraneous dimensions 2. Moving dimensions 3. Hiding extraneous lines D. Enhancing a drawing 1. Changing dimension attributes 2. Creating reference dimensions 3. Creating hole notes 4. Modifying drawing views F. Drawing problems V. Moving drawing formats between programs A. Important terms B. Importing and exporting into Mechanical desktop C. Importing and exporting into 3d Studio D. Drawing problems VI. Animation A. Important terms B. Learning the screen layout C. Object creation basics D. Simple modifiers VII. Creating a simple scene A. Important terms B. Making the objects C. Creating and adding a camera F. Setting up lighting G. Rendering your scene VIII. Using the modifier stack A. Important terms B. Applying modifiers C. Using space warps D. Creating Architectural elevations E. Drawing problems G. Creating a table top from a cylinder IX. Creating loft objects A. Important terms B. Components of a loft object C. Creating shapes

D. Creating paths X. Using the materials editor A. Important terms B. Assigning basic material to the scene C. Hot and Cool materials D. Getting materials from the browser E. Setting the basic parameters XI. Basic animation A. Important terms B. Frames per second C. Using motion controllers D. Using track view 1. Basic key frame concepts 2. Assigning key frames 3. Editing key frames E. Creating a preview F. Production animation 1. Saving renderings 2. File types 3. Resolution and size

*Assessment Tools: (Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement) Portfolios Rubrics Peer-gradings Teacher observations MCAS Testing Self-grading and evaluations Projects Diagnostic testing Lab practical Map illustrations Interdisciplinary activities Simulations Co-operative learning projects Multimedia presentations Objective Tests/Quizzes Exams Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience

Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Internship Technical Project


NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Name of Course: Information Technology II Course Number: 7321 Grade(s): 11, 12 Level: Honors Diploma Points: 10

Prerequisites Information Technology I

Course Description Students will develop a background of skills in networking basics. An introduction will be made to the OSI model, TCP/IP basics, Ethernet LAN architecture, security issues, network implementation, support, and maintenance. During the course of the school year students will gain practical experience by performing many of the tasks associated with maintaining the school’s local area network.


















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Course Outline (I) Network Architecture and Topology (A) Networking Components (B) Types of Networks (C) Network Architecture (D) Network Topologies (II) Modes of Transmission (A) Transmitting Data Packets (B) Network Models (C) Protocols

(III) Local Area Networks (A) Network Connectivity Devices (B) Network Media (C) Network Interface Cards (D) Wireless Networking (IV) Network Models and Protocols (A) Common LAN Models (B) Other LAN Models (C) TCP/IP (D) Other Protocols (V) Network Operating Systems and Software (A) Common Operating Systems (B) Graphical User Interface (C) Network Operating System Software (VI) Wide Area Networks (A) Communications (B) Data Encoding Basics (C) Communications Carriers (VII) WAN Technologies (A) How a WAN Works (B) Transmitting Data Across a WAN (C) Developing Technologies (VIII) The Internet and the Web (A) Structure of the Internet (B) Internet and Web Communities (C) Internet Connections and Addressing (D) Internet and Web Services (IX) Network Design and Implementation (A) Network Design (B) Selecting Hardware (C) Server and Network Performance

(X) Installing and Upgrading Networks (A) Installing Operating Systems (B) Implementation (C) System and Network Upgrades (D) System Testing (XI) Network Maintenance and Security (A) The Basics of Managing (B) Network Monitoring and Maintenance (C) Basic Scripting (D) Ensuring Network Security (XII) Troubleshooting Networks (A) Troubleshooting Basics (B) Finding and Repairing Problems (C) Troubleshooting Tools

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Introduction to Networks and Networking by Paul J. Fortier and Hector J. Caban © 2005 by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Instructional Materials (1) Smart board (2) Teacher computer station with large screen monitor (3) Instructor CD-ROMs ** Accommodations are made for 504 and IEP Plans ** Curriculum is subject to change

Course Name:

Mechanical Design

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: AutoCAD for Architecture –Fuller Modern Carpentry- Wagner


Syllabus: Course Outline: I. Understand the language of design engineer. A. Important terms B. Identify the main stages in the development of a drawing. C. Identify the main branches of technical drawing. D. Technology is planning your future. II. Applying AutoCAD A. Important terms B. Brief history of CAD C. The computer as a tool D. Toolbars 1. Floating 2. Docked E. Icons F. Drawing problems III. Creating lines A. Important terms B. The command prompt C. The coordinate system 1. Absolute 2. Relative D. Line commands 1.Line 2.Polyline E. Polygons F. Rectangles G. Drawing problems IV. Circles and arcs A. Important terms

Five

B. Circle creation methods 1. Drag mode 2. Diameter 3. Radius D. Options E. Arcs F. Drawing problems V. Basic editing A. Important terms B. Erasing C. Undo and redo D. Drawing problems VI. Finding help A. Important terms B. Dialog boxes C. Performing searches D. Help online E. Drawing problems VII. Setting up a drawing A. Important terms B. Units 1. Engineering 2. Architectural 3. Decimal C. Drawing limits F. Drawing problems VIII. Drawing aides A. Important terms B. Snap C. Grid D. Ortho mode E. Drawing problems IX. Copying objects A. Important terms B. Move C. Copy D. Mirror E. Drawing problems X. The modify tool bar A. Move

B. C. D. E. F. G.

Rotate Trim Offset Extend Stretch Scale

XI. Working with layers A. Important terms B. The layer dialog box C. Layer properties D. Drawing problems XII. Basic dimensioning A. Important terms B. The dimension dialog box 1. Horizontal 2. Vertical 3. Aligned 4. Angles 5. Circles and arcs C. Drawing problems XIII. Plotting your drawings A. Important terms B. Plot previews C. Drawing scale Choosing paper size

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Presentations Attendance Class Participation Document Analysis Field Experience Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework Internship Technical Project


NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Name of Course: Principles of Engineering Course Number: 7257 Grade(s): 11, 12 Level: Honors Diploma Points: 5

Prerequisites Algebra II

Course Description The course is designed to introduce students to the engineering profession, and some of the basic principles and physical laws that a student of engineering will encounter. These are concepts that every engineer should know regardless of area of specialization. During the course, emphasis will be placed on the application of physical laws and mathematics to design, develop, test, and supervise the production of products as well as services that we use in our everyday lives.


















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Course Outline (I) Problem Solving and Presentation (A) Problems and Fundamental Dimensions (B) Components and Systems (C) Physical Laws and Observations (D) Basic Steps for Solving Problems (E) Presentation of work (II) Length and Length-Related Parameters (A) Length as a Fundamental Dimension (B) Measurement of Length (C) Radians as a Ratio of Two Lengths (D) Strain as a Ratio of Two Lengths (E) Area and Volume (F) Second Moments of Areas (III) Time and Time-Related Parameters (A) Time as a Fundamental Dimension (B) Measurement of Time (C) Periods and Frequencies (D) Flow of Traffic (E) Parameters Involving Length and Time (F) Angular Motion (IV) Mass and Mass-Related Parameters (A) Mass as a Fundamental Dimension (B) Measurement of Mass (C) Density, Specific Volume, Specific Gravity (D) Mass Flow Rate (E) Mass Moment of Inertia (F) Momentum (G) Conservation of Mass

(V) Force and Force-Related Parameters (A) Newton’s Laws in Mechanics (B) Pressure and Stress (C) Modulus of Elasticity, Modulus of Rigidity, Bulk Modulus of Compressibility (D) Moment, Torque (E) Work (F) Linear Impulse (VI) Temperature and Temperature-Related Parameters (A) Temperature as a Fundamental Dimension (B) Measurement of Temperature (C) Temperature Difference and Heat Transfer (D) Temperature-Related Material Properties (E) Heating Values of Fuels (VII) Electricity (A) Electric Current as a Fundamental Dimension (B) Voltage (C) Direct Current and Alternating Current (D) Electric Circuits (VIII) Energy and Power (A) Work, Mechanical Energy, Thermal Energy (B) First Law of Thermodynamics (C) Power (D) Watts and Horsepower (E) Efficiency (IX) Introduction to Engineering Design (A) Microsoft Excel (a) Cells and Their Addresses (b) Creating Formulas (c) Using Functions (d) Using Logical Functions (e) Plotting (B) Design Process (C) Engineering Economics

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Engineering Fundamentals An Introduction to Engineering by Saeed Moaveni © 2002 by the Wadsworth Group Instructional Materials (1) Smart board (2) Teacher computer station with large screen monitor (3) Instructor CD-ROMs ** Accommodations are made for 504 and IEP Plans ** Curriculum is subject to change

Course Name:

Technical Drafting

Level: Standard

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Basic Technical Drawing-Spencer


Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Course Outline: I. Understand the language of design. A. Important terms B. Identify the main stages in the development of a drawing. C. Identify the main branches of technical drawing. D. Demonstrate proper care and safety considerations of equipment II. Introducing mechanical drawing A. Important terms B. Drawing equipment C. Drawing mediums D. Drawing various geometric shapes E. Measuring F. Drawing problems

III. Create orthographic projections A. Important terms B. The glass box C. Choice of views D. Library of lines E. The triangle wheel F. Projecting between views G. Drawing problems IV. Create section drawings A. Important terms B. Full sections C. Section lines D. Center-lines E. Half sections F. Drawing problems

Five

V. Create auxiliary views A. Important terms B. Inclined surfaces C. The auxiliary view D. Drawing a depth auxiliary view E. Plotting circles and arcs F. Drawing problems VI. Annotate drawings A. Important terms B. Complete description of objects C. Arrow-heads D. Symbols E. Dimensioning angles F. Dimensioning circles and arcs G. Dimension units 1. Engineering 2. Architectural 3. Decimal H. Drawing problems VII. Understand the architects scale A. Important terms B. Types of scales C. Use of the architects scale F. Drawing problems VIII. Develop pictorial and architectural views A. Important terms B. Perspective 1. One point perspective 2. Two point perspective 3. Three point perspective C. Developing isometric views D. Creating Architectural elevations E. Drawing problems

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Web Design Course Name: Course Number: 5184

Level: Honors

Points:

Texts/Instructional Materials: Course Technology, HTML 2nd Edition, Course Technology, ILT Flash 5.O Basic Course Technology, Dreamweaver 4.0

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Creating an HTML Document Formatting Text with HTML Adding Graphics and Multimedia Using Forms To Control Input Working with Tables Building and Launching Basic Sites with Geocities 2nd Quarter: Controlling Page Layout Designing Web Pages Scripting for HTML Working with DHTML Major Project Design and Build Web Site Assessment Tools: 1st Quarter Objective tests/quizzes Hands on projects, computer lab assignments Class participation and computer lab cooperation 2nd Quarter Objective tests/quizzes Hands on projects, computer lab assignments Class participation and computer lab cooperation

Grading Policy: Tests and quizzes Projects and Assignments Lab participation

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3rd Quarter: Macromedia Flash – Getting Started Creating Shapes Working with Colors Manipulating Shapes Inserting Text Using Layers Introducing Animation 4th Quarter: Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0 Getting Started Creating a Web Site Developing a Web Page Formatting Text Using and Managing Graphics Creating Links and Navigation Bars Working with Tables Working with Frames Assessment Tools: Term 3. Objective tests/quizzes Hands on projects, computer lab assignments

Grading Policy:

Class participation and computer lab cooperation

Tests and quizzes Projects and Assignments Lab participation

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Term 4. Objective tests/quizzes Hands on projects, computer lab assignments Final Exam Class participation and computer lab cooperation

Tests and quizzes Projects Final Exam Lab participation

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*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Make-up tests must be made up immediately Projects with due dates that are received late: 1 day late minus full letter grade 2 days late minus 2 full letter grade 3 days late minus 3 full letter grade not accepted after 3rd day.

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Trades Syllabi

NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Information: Name of Course: Carpentry Course Number: 7130 Grades: 10,11,12 Diploma Points: Ten

Level: Standard

Prerequisites: Woodworking I

Course Description: This course introduces students to the basics of residential construction and cabinetmaking. Students will learn to identify and use hand and power tools. Taking information from blueprints and drawings, students will layout, measure and assemble various projects using stationary machinery such as the table saw. Jointer and planer. Design planning and material use will be stressed.

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks: This course supports the following frameworks: Mathematics standards 1,2,3 Science and Technology standards 3,4 English Language Arts standards 2,9,23,27 Art standards 1,3,5,6 The common chapters

Student Expectations: Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #3 Students will speak with clarity and articulation, and will listen with attentiveness and discernment. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement

>The student speaks clearly and eloquently, using appropriate language, posture, gesture and tone in formal speaking situations. >The student listens actively and courteously when in an audience. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student speaks clearly and coherently using appropriate language and tone in formal speaking situations. >The student listens attentively and courteously when in an audience. Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student speaks clearly and uses appropriate language in formal speaking situations. >The student listens courteously when in an audience. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student does not communicate effectively in formal speaking situations. >The student exhibits an attention deficit when in an audience. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time

Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #4 Students will strive to master the skills and knowledge as prescribed in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student demonstrates an outstanding commitment to excellence in the pursuit of academic growth through a variety of assessment practices. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student demonstrates a strong commitment to the pursuit of academic growth through a variety of assessment practices. Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student usually evidences a commitment to academic growth through a variety of assessment practices.

Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student sometimes evidences a commitment to academic growth through a variety of assessment practices. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #5 Students will develop a reasoned, logical approach to problem solving. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student consistently makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student consistently applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student usually makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student sometimes formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student usually applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student sometimes makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student occasionally formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student sometimes applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student occasionally makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student seldom formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student occasionally applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time

Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #6 Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student participates extensively in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops an extensive repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student participates regularly in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops a repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student participates occasionally in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops a limited repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student seldom participates in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops few skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time

Expectations for Students – Academic Rubric for Expectation #8 Students will recognize the importance of the arts as a means of enriching their own lives and the lives of others. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement > The student expresses creativity through the visual or performing arts. > The student seeks to experience literature, studio art, dance, theater, lecture, and music to enhance his/her educational experience. > The student is able to assess the aesthetic qualities of significant works. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement > The student appreciates creativity though exposure to the visual or performing arts. > The student appreciates the value of literature, studio art, dance, theater, lecture, and music in education and life. Level 2: Limited level of achievement > The student usually recognizes creativity thought exposure to the visual or performing arts. > The student is respectful as an audience member or as an attendee at an exhibit. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement > The student demonstrates little appreciation of the value of the visual or performing arts. > The student declines to attend performances/exhibits or fails to demonstrate courtesy as an audience member/attendee. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time

Assessment: Completion of Projects, Competence, Daily Work, Test Scores Attendance, Effort, Attitude.

Instructional Strategies: Classroom Lecture Textbook Chalkboard Presentation Video Presentation Individual Tutorials

Major Topics: Building materials General safety rules Hand tools Power tools Plans, Specifications, and Codes Wood framing Cabinetmaking and Finish Carpentry

Course Outline: I. Building Materials A. Kinds of wood B. Lumber C. Cutting methods D. Hardwood/softwood grades E. Plywood F. Engineered lumber G. Non-wood materials II. General Safety Rules A. Clothing B. Personal protective equipment C. Hand tools D. Power tools E. Housekeeping F. Lifting and carrying G. Fire protection and first aid III. Hand Tools A. Measuring and layout tools B. Saws

C. D. E. F.

Planing , smoothing, and shaping tools Drilling and boring tools Fastening tools Care and maintenance

IV. Power Tools A. Power tool safety B. Circular saw C. Electric drill D. Router E. Sanders F. Radial arm saw G. Table saw H. Jointer I. Power tool care and maintenance V. Plans, Specifications, and Codes A. Drawing a set of plans B. Scale C. Floor plans D. Elevations E. Framing plan F. Section and detail drawings G. Lists of materials H. Symbols ands specifications I. Building codes VI. Wood Framing A. Platform framing B. Girders and beams C. Posts and columns D. Sill construction E. Joists F. Framing openings G. Estimating materials VII. Cabinetmaking and Finish Carpentry A. Types of construction B. Cabinet materials C. Building cabinets D. Drawer construction E. Door construction F. Laminates

G. Interior finish

Course Name:

Woodworking One

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Carpentry- Wagner & Smith Classroom Lecture Textbook Chalkboard Presentation Video Presentation Individual Tutorials

Syllabus: Course Outline: I. Design A. Fundamentals of Good Design B. Steps in Designing Woodworking Projects C. Making a Woodworking Drawing II. Safety and Housekeeping A. Hand Tool Safety B. Portable Tool Safety C. Woodworking Machine Safety D. Fire Control/ Treatment of Accidents III. Materials A. Characteristics of Wood B. Kinds of Wood C. Fasteners D. Ordering Lumber and Other Materials IV. Layouts A. Reading Prints B. Making Sketches C. Lists of Materials V. Tools and Machines A. Layout, Measuring, Checking Devices B. Sawing Tools C. Edge Cutting Tools D. Drilling and Boring Tools E. Tool Machine and Maintenance VI. Construction A. Basic Construction Problems B. Cabinet Joints

Points:

Five

C. Gluing and Clamping D. Basic Casework VII. Finishing A. Preparation for Finishing B. Finishing Equipment and Supplies C. Finishing Procedures D. Staining E. Protective Coatings

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NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Information: Name of Course: Woodworking 1 Course Number: 6042 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Diploma Points: Five

Level: Standard

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: Instruction is geared to student participation in performing skills required by the Woodworking Industry. Activities are based on realistic experiences performed by workers in industry. Course content includes project creativity, design, blueprint reading, and shop computations. It also includes the care and maintenance of shop tools and safety. Completion of this course will give the student a concentrated array of skills necessary for the entry into the wood related occupations (e.g. cabinet maker, pattern maker, carpenter, industrial arts teacher, furniture maker architect, etc.) Successful completion of this course will allow students to enter Woodworking 2.


Student Expectations: Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #3

Students will speak with clarity and articulation, and will listen with attentiveness and discernment. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student speaks clearly and eloquently, using appropriate language, posture, gesture and tone in formal speaking situations. >The student listens actively and courteously when in an audience. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student speaks clearly and coherently using appropriate language and tone in formal speaking situations. >The student listens attentively and courteously when in an audience. Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student speaks clearly and uses appropriate language in formal speaking situations. >The student listens courteously when in an audience. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student does not communicate effectively in formal speaking situations. >The student exhibits an attention deficit when in an audience. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time

Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #4 Students will strive to master the skills and knowledge as prescribed in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student demonstrates an outstanding commitment to excellence in the pursuit of academic growth through a variety of assessment practices. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student demonstrates a strong commitment to the pursuit of academic growth through a variety of assessment practices.

Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student usually evidences a commitment to academic growth through a variety of assessment practices. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student sometimes evidences a commitment to academic growth through a variety of assessment practices. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #5 Students will develop a reasoned, logical approach to problem solving. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student consistently makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student consistently applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student usually makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student sometimes formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student usually applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student sometimes makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student occasionally formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student sometimes applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student occasionally makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning.

>The student seldom formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student occasionally applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #6 Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student participates extensively in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops an extensive repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student participates regularly in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops a repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student participates occasionally in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops a limited repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student seldom participates in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops few skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time




Major Topics: Design Safety and Housekeeping Materials and Layouts Tools and Machines Construction Finishing

Course Outline: I. Design A. Fundamentals of Good Design B. Steps in Designing Woodworking Projects C. Making a Woodworking Drawing II. Safety and Housekeeping A. Hand Tool Safety B. Portable Tool Safety C. Woodworking Machine Safety D. Fire Control/ Treatment of Accidents III. Materials A. Characteristics of Wood B. Kinds of Wood C. Fasteners D. Ordering Lumber and Other Materials

IV. Layouts A. Reading Prints B. Making Sketches C. Lists of Materials V. Tools and Machines A. Layout, Measuring, Checking Devices B. Sawing Tools C. Edge Cutting Tools D. Drilling and Boring Tools E. Tool Machine and Maintenance VI. Construction A. Basic Construction Problems B. Cabinet Joints C. Gluing and Clamping D. Basic Casework VII. Finishing A. Preparation for Finishing B. Finishing Equipment and Supplies C. Finishing Procedures D. Staining E. Protective Coatings

Woodworking Two

Course Name:

Level: Standard

Texts/Instructional Materials: Modern Carpentry- Wagner & Smith Classroom Lecture Textbook Chalkboard Presentation Video Presentation Individual Tutorials

Syllabus: Course Outline: I. Design A. B. C. D.

Fundamentals of Good Design Steps in Designing Woodworking Projects Making a Woodworking Drawing Creating Templates

II. Safety and Housekeeping A. Hand Tool Safety B. Portable Tool Safety C. Woodworking Machine Safety D. Fire Control/ Treatment of Accidents E. Personal Protective Equipment

III. Materials A. Characteristics of Wood B. Kinds of Wood C. Fasteners D. Ordering Lumber and Other Materials E. Plywood F. Non-wood Materials

IV. Layouts A. Reading Prints B. Making Sketches C. Lists of Materials D. Planning and Estimating E. Making a Layout

Points:

Five

V. Tools and Machines A. Layout, Measuring, Checking Devices B. Sawing Tools C. Edge Cutting Tools D. Drilling and Boring Tools E. Tool Machine and Maintenance VI. Construction A. Basic Construction Problems B. Cabinet Joints C. Gluing and Clamping D. Basic Casework E. Bending and Laminating F. Doors and Drawers G. Legs and Posts VII. Finishing A. Preparation for Finishing B. Finishing Equipment and Supplies C. Finishing Procedures D. Staining E. Protective Coatings

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Technical Project


NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Program of Studies Information: Name of Course: Woodworking II Course Number: 6052 Grades: 10,11,12 Diploma Points: Five

Level: Standard

Prerequisites: Woodworking I

Course Description: This course emphasizes experiences related to the woodworking careers, which require the use of power equipment (e.g. cabinetmaker, furniture maker, mill-man, etc.). Skills techniques, maintenance, and safety necessary in operating woodworking power equipment are stressed. Completion of this course will give the student the basic career exploration skills to consider a job in the woodworking industry, as well as providing valuable technical knowledge requires by the future homeowner.


Student Expectations: Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #3 Students will speak with clarity and articulation, and will listen with attentiveness and discernment.

Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student speaks clearly and eloquently, using appropriate language, posture, gesture and tone in formal speaking situations. >The student listens actively and courteously when in an audience. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student speaks clearly and coherently using appropriate language and tone in formal speaking situations. >The student listens attentively and courteously when in an audience. Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student speaks clearly and uses appropriate language in formal speaking situations. >The student listens courteously when in an audience. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student does not communicate effectively in formal speaking situations. >The student exhibits an attention deficit when in an audience. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time

Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #4 Students will strive to master the skills and knowledge as prescribed in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student demonstrates an outstanding commitment to excellence in the pursuit of academic growth through a variety of assessment practices. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student demonstrates a strong commitment to the pursuit of academic growth through a variety of assessment practices. Level 2: Limited level of achievement

>The student usually evidences a commitment to academic growth through a variety of assessment practices. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student sometimes evidences a commitment to academic growth through a variety of assessment practices. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #5 Students will develop a reasoned, logical approach to problem solving. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student consistently makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student consistently applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student usually makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student sometimes formulates testable questions and selects appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student usually applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student sometimes makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student occasionally formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student sometimes applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement

>The student occasionally makes effective use of inductive and deductive reasoning. >The student seldom formulates testable questions using appropriate methods of generating, recording, and interpreting data. >The student occasionally applies critical thinking and reasoning skills to real life situations. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time Expectations for Students—Academic Rubric for Expectation #6 Students will develop technological and specific skills to utilize in their educational and occupational pursuits. Level 4: Exemplary level of achievement >The student participates extensively in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops an extensive repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 3: Acceptable level of achievement >The student participates regularly in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops a repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 2: Limited level of achievement >The student participates occasionally in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops a limited repertoire of skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 1: Deficient level of achievement >The student seldom participates in activities requiring the use of evolving technologies. >The student develops few skills valued by employers and/or essential to home life. Level 0: No evidence of achievement at this time




Major Topics: Design Safety and Housekeeping Materials and Layouts Tools and Machines Construction Finishing

Course Outline: I. Design A. B. C. D.

Fundamentals of Good Design Steps in Designing Woodworking Projects Making a Woodworking Drawing Creating Templates

II. Safety and Housekeeping A. Hand Tool Safety B. Portable Tool Safety C. Woodworking Machine Safety D. Fire Control/ Treatment of Accidents E. Personal Protective Equipment

III. Materials

A. B. C. D. E. F.

Characteristics of Wood Kinds of Wood Fasteners Ordering Lumber and Other Materials Plywood Non-wood Materials

IV. Layouts A. Reading Prints B. Making Sketches C. Lists of Materials D. Planning and Estimating E. Making a Layout

V. Tools and Machines A. Layout, Measuring, Checking Devices B. Sawing Tools C. Edge Cutting Tools D. Drilling and Boring Tools E. Tool Machine and Maintenance VI. Construction A. Basic Construction Problems B. Cabinet Joints C. Gluing and Clamping D. Basic Casework E. Bending and Laminating F. Doors and Drawers G. Legs and Posts VII. Finishing A. Preparation for Finishing B. Finishing Equipment and Supplies C. Finishing Procedures D. Staining E. Protective Coatings

Electives Syllabi

Art Syllabi

Course Syllabus

Name of Course: Art 1 Course number: 6212 Grade(s): 9,10, 11, 12 Diploma Points: 5

Level:

S

Prerequisites

Course Description This is a foundation course in which basic elements, tools and media common to the process of creating works of art are employed. Students will examine works done by artists throughout history placing special emphasis on some of the reasons that led to these efforts. They will become aware of the universal nature of art and how it influences the other disciplines and their lives outside of school. Portfolio/Journal keeping will be a required part of the assessment process for this course. Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques unique to the visual arts. 2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design. 3. Students will demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention, and expression in a variety of media, materials and techniques. 4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the processes of creating and exhibiting their own artwork: drafts, critique, selfassessment, refinement, and exhibit preparation. 5. Students will describe and analyze their own work and the work of others using appropriate visual arts vocabulary. When appropriate, students will connect their analysis to interpretation and evaluation. 6. Students will describe the purposes for which works of visual art were and are created, and, when appropriate, interpret their meanings. 7. Students will describe the roles of artists, patrons, cultural organizations, and arts institutions in societies of the past and present. 8. Students will demonstrate their understanding of styles, stylistic influence, and stylistic change by identifying when and where art works were created, and by analyzing characteristic features of art works from various historical periods,cultures and genres. 9. Students will analyze and describe how visual artists use and have used materials, inventions, and technologies in their work. 10. Students will apply their knowledge of the arts to the study of English language arts, foreign languages, health, history and social science, math, and science and technology/engineering. Student Expectations

1. Create works that show a point of views about social issues. 2. Apply observational skills to the representation of physical structures, surface details and spatial relationships in unified compositions representing depth and volume. 3. Apply design elements and principles to visual problems in a variety of art forms. 4. Keep a portfolio, journal, diary or log relevant to work done in the visual arts. 5. Demonstrate the ability to work with age appropriate media, tools and techniques to understand the process of making visual images. 6. Demonstrate the ability to create multiple solutions to an artistic problem by interpreting one subject matter in at least two different styles. 7. Apply appropriate art vocabulary when describing works of art. 8. Describe the characteristics of toxic and non-toxic art materials. Make choices of materials and apply safety procedures based on health considerations. 9. Create works using recurring themes, symbols or metaphors and explain their significance. 10. Assess art works and use proper terminology to describe, analyze, compare and substantiate your statements. 11. Draw conclusions about an individual artist’s ideas and working methods from examining several examples of his/ her work and/ or reading, and / or interviews with the artist. 12. Demonstrate understanding of the cultural and historic contexts of artists works. 13. Create a work that examines a concept from another discipline. 14. Compare and contrast the qualities of different kinds of technologies used in the visual arts. Demonstrate the ability to gain and share information about artists and cultural institutions through a wide variety of sources.

Assessment Portfolios Observation and oral critique Written exams Journals Rubrics Course Outline Semester One I. Observational drawing a. Contour line drawing b. Negative and positive space c. Rendering form with value II.

Portraiture a. History from ancient times to the present b. Full front views c. Anatomical study of the skull

d. e. f. g. h. III.

IV.

Achieving results from any angle Observational portraits, working from models Color theory and the color wheel Self-portraits in an invented setting Use of pastels

The Elements and Principles of Design a. Reading, discussion and group presentation

Calligraphy a. Monks and the Middle Ages b. Use of materials c. Infinite styles and fonts/Calligraphy as an art form 1. Chancery Cursive writing style 2. Modern Old English d. Choosing a quote to be represented visually e. The Illustrated letter 1. Making connections between verbal and visual f. Finalizing a written manuscript g. Group critique and assessment of products

Semester Two I.Printmaking a. Why would one create a print? b. Variety in printing techniques c. History of the woodcut, linocut, and relief printing 1. Study of Kathe Kollwitz 2. Study of Op art d. Non-objective versus representational e. Limited editions and artist’s proofs f. Creating single, multiple-block prints, and collaborations III.

3-Dimensional clay sculptures a. Differences between working three dimensionally and two dimensionally b. Processes, components, and artists of earthen clay (slab, coil, score, slip, kiln, wedge, etc) c. Enlargement of a small sculpture (dealing with proportions and scale) d. Measuring and thumbnail sketches from all angles 1.transferring from drawings to sculptures e. The firing processes IV.

Perspective a. The Renaissance 1. Raphael and the School of Athens 2. Leonardo DaVinci 3. Michelangelo 4. All of the aspects that made the period revolutionary 5. Art influenced by the Renaissance b. One point perspective c. Two point perspective 1. Dream house inventions 2. Observational cityscape drawings

3. V.

Drafting and architectural structures

Independent pieces a. Choosing of materials b. Solving individual concerns

VI. Full figure drawing focusing on values and proportions VII. Interpretations a. Descriptive b. Analytical c. Using proper terminology VIII. Sketchbook assignments a. Once a week assignments which concentrate on creating a visual connection to a word or phrase as well as reinforcing learned concepts.

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials sketchbooks required

Course Syllabus Name of Course: Art 2 Course number: 6222 Grade(s): 10, 11, 12 Diploma Points: 5

Level:

S

Prerequisites Art 1 Course Description Art 2 is a continuation of Art 1, with emphasis on a more indepth and expanded approach to utilizing the media, techniques and expressive qualities unique to making a work of art. Students will continue to explore art works in their historical, social and political context. Portfolios / Journals will be a required part of the assessment process. Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques unique to the visual arts. 2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design. 3. Students will demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention, and expression in a variety of media, materials and techniques. 4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the processes of creating and exhibiting their own artwork: drafts, critique, selfassessment, refinement, and exhibit preparation. 5. Students will describe and analyze their own work and the work of others using appropriate visual arts vocabulary. When appropriate, students will connect their analysis to interpretation and evaluation. 6. Students will describe the purposes for which works of visual art were and are created, and, when appropriate, interpret their meanings. 7. Students will describe the roles of artists, patrons, cultural organizations, and arts institutions in societies of the past and present. 8. Students will demonstrate their understanding of styles, stylistic influence, and stylistic change by identifying when and where art works were created, and by analyzing characteristic features of art works from various historical periods, cultures and genres. 9. Students will analyze and describe how visual artists use and have used materials, inventions, and technologies in their work. 10. Students will apply their knowledge of the arts to the study of English language arts, foreign languages, health, history and social science, math, and science and technology/ engineering. Student Expectations

1. Demonstrate the ability to create improvisations, adaptations or additions that complement the mood, style, of an existing work. 2. Demonstrate the knowledge of the use of symbolism in visual art by creating images that incorporate personal or cultural symbols. 3. Use observational skills to create unified compositions and explain their use in those works. 4. Manipulate the expressive content of work by the deliberate choice of materials. 5. Create works using themes drawn from other disciplines. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of how styles in the arts relate to cultural norms and historic events. 7. Identify and analyze links among the arts and other disciplines. 8. Integrate technologies to create and present in the arts. š

Assessment Portfolios Observation and oral critique Written exams Journals Rubrics Course Outline Semester One I. Observational drawing a. Charcoal reduction drawing b. Baroque art and light c. Caravaggio and Rembrandt II.

Surrealism a. Surrealism, its history, and philosophy b. Surreal artists c. Creating art work in the surrealist style

III. dimensional work

Progression from two dimensional work to three a. Working with mixed media

IV.

Color theory a. Joseph Albers b. Georges Seurat and controlling color c. How colors affect each other d. Making the same color look different based on its surroundings e. Color studies V.

Animation a. Cell and drawn animation b. Technological advances in the 1900’s c. Creating motion 1. Eduard Muybridge d. flip books

e.

Introduction to three dimensional clay animation

group project Semester Two I. Cubism a.

b. c. d. e. f. g.

Picasso 1. Le Demoiselles de Avignon 2. Introduction to other periods Braque and his relation to Picasso Theories behind Cubism Basis of representational drawing Process of transforming into a Cubistic piece Analytical versus Synthetic Use of new materials

II.

Inking techniques a. Hatching b. Cross-hatching c. Stippling d. Creating values using pen and ink e. Working from a black and white image to create full value range using graphite f. Using this drawing as a reference for transferring into pen and ink g. Alternative nibs and possibilities with this technique IV.

Interpreting art a. How inanimate objects are used to tell stories b. Georgio Morandi and his still lives c. Importance of compositional arrangement in

narrative d.

Oil pastel drawings, using inanimate objects to

e.

Group critique determining compositional success

tell a story

V.

Group control of composition a. Using non-objective subject matter b. Paul Klee, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky c. Determining a good compositional decision from a

poor one d. Creating a large group composition using charcoal and chalk e. Gaining the ability to build off another student’s decisions f. When is a piece complete? VI.

Life drawing a. Landscape drawing/ painting b. Drawing moving objects c. Dealing with lighting changes d. On-site, outdoor drawings using learned compositional strategies e. Full figure drawing VII.

Sketchbook assignments a. Once a week problem solving activity

1.

Visual solutions to vague topic ideas


Course Syllabus Name of Course: Art 3 Course number: 6233 Grade(s): 10, 11, and 12 Level: H Diploma Points: 5 Prerequisites Art 1, Approval of art teacher Course Description In addition to the assignments for a standard grade, an honors grade will require students to do additional research papers, make presentations to the class based on that research, and make visits to the Museum of Fine Arts. Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques unique to the visual arts. 2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design. 3. Students will demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention, and expression in a variety of media, materials and techniques. 4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the processes of creating and exhibiting their own artwork: drafts, critique, selfassessment, refinement, and exhibit preparation. 5. Students will describe and analyze their own work and the work of others using appropriate visual arts vocabulary. When appropriate, students will connect their analysis to interpretation and evaluation. 6. Students will describe the purposes for which works of visual art were and are created, and, when appropriate, interpret their meanings. 7. Students will describe the roles of artists, patrons, cultural organizations, and arts institutions in societies of the past and present. 8. Students will demonstrate their understanding of styles, stylistic influence, and stylistic change by identifying when and where art works were created, and by analyzing characteristic features of art works from various historical periods, cultures and genres. 9. Students will analyze and describe how visual artists use and have used materials, inventions, and technologies in their work. 10. Students will apply their knowledge of the arts to the study of English language arts, foreign languages, health, history and social science, math, and science and technology/ engineering.

Student Expectations

1. Explain selection of the techniques, processes, tools and technologies made in the creation of individual artwork that communicates to the viewer the representation of ideas, emotions and beliefs. 2. Create original work, explaining personally successful approaches to working methods and composition. 3. Control the expressive content of work through the synthesis process, style and symbolism. 4. Use prior knowledge and imagination to extend an idea into a novel variation or interpretation. 5. Analyze a school or period of art, explaining the characteristics that cause the artist to be grouped. 6. Describe and analyze how the role of creativity in art, other disciplines and the world of work. 7. Analyze recurring themes and explain their use in specific work.

Assessment Portfolios Observation and oral critique Written exams Journals Rubrics Course Outline Same course outline as Art 3 Standard. are explained in the course description.

Additional assignments

Required Textbooks and Instructional Materials Sketchbooks required

Course Syllabus Name of Course: Art 3 Course number: 6212 Grade(s): 10, 11, and 12 Level: S Diploma Points: 5 Prerequisites Art 1, Approval of art teacher Course Description This is a studio course where students will be expected to apply past art making experiences with an emphases on student driven solutions to given visual problems. Students are expected to take a more independent role than they have in past courses pertaining to media, techniques, and processes. The art standards here are concerned with more advanced visual perception, craftsmanship, creative problem solving, art criticism and cultural awareness. Through art interpretation and self-evaluation, students will be able to draw closer connections between their own artwork and that of artists throughout history. Portfolios / Journals will by required as part of the assessment process. Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques unique to the visual arts. 2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design. 3. Students will demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention, and expression in a variety of media, materials and techniques. 4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the processes of creating and exhibiting their own artwork: drafts, critique, selfassessment, refinement, and exhibit preparation. 5. Students will describe and analyze their own work and the work of others using appropriate visual arts vocabulary. When appropriate, students will connect their analysis to interpretation and evaluation. 6. Students will describe the purposes for which works of visual art were and are created, and, when appropriate, interpret their meanings. 7. Students will describe the roles of artists, patrons, cultural organizations, and arts institutions in societies of the past and present. 8. Students will demonstrate their understanding of styles, stylistic influence, and stylistic change by identifying when and where art works were created, and by analyzing characteristic features of art works from various historical periods, cultures and genres. 9. Students will analyze and describe how visual artists use and have used materials, inventions, and technologies in their work.

10. Students will apply their knowledge of the arts to the study of English language arts, foreign languages, health, history and social science, math, and science and technology/ engineering. Student Expectations 1. Explain selection of the techniques, processes, tools and technologies made in the creation of individual artwork that communicates to the viewer the representation of ideas, emotions and beliefs. 2. Create original work, explaining personally successful approaches to working methods and composition. 3. Control the expressive content of work through the synthesis process, style and symbolism. 4. Use prior knowledge and imagination to extend an idea into a novel variation or interpretation. 5. Analyze a school or period of art, explaining the characteristics that cause the artist to be grouped. 6. Describe and analyze how the role of creativity in art, other disciplines and the world of work. 7. Analyze recurring themes and explain their use in specific work. Assessment Portfolios Observation and oral critique Written exams Journals Rubrics Course Outline Semester One I. Figure drawing A. Edgar Degas life drawings b. Gesture drawing technique c. Series of quick gestures, working from models in dramatic poses d. How to achieve different levels of detail and obtain volume e. Create a scene using five characters or more utilizing learned techniques. 1. Scene is to be taken from a recently read novel and depicted visually 2. Level of detail achieved is to be related to the context of the scene II.

Graphic Design a. Logos and how they come about in an advertising sense b. Study of existing logos c. Decide which logos are successful and which are not Analyzing ones own characteristics d. Personalized logos e. Presentation of an ad campaign

III.

Indirect oil painting

a. Study of the Renaissance and how oils affected the quality of work. b. Technique of creating an under painting c. Using still life as a subject, students concentrate on lighting to conduct how the value structure will evolve. d. Glazing and scumbling techniques IV.

Direct oil painting a. Study of direct painting artists b. Stretching a canvas c. The techniques of direct painting and color mixing

Semester Two V. Abstraction a. Study of abstract artists b. Abstract artists c. Abstracting still life or landscape painting d. Watercolor and oil crayon techniques VI.

Color reduction prints a. Edvard Munch and expressionism b. Safety precautions and techniques

VII.

Non objective sculpture a. Plaster techniques and terminology b. Nonobjective work versus representational c. The use of an armature

VIII. Sketchbook assignments a. Once a week assignments which concentrate on problem solving techniques, utilizing learned concepts.


Course Syllabus Name of Course: Art Major / Portfolio Course number: 6243 Grade(s): 11, 12 Diploma Points: 5

Level:

H

Prerequisites Art 1, Art 3, Approval of art teacher Course Description This is a full credit course designed to accommodate committed students who are seriously considering a continuation of their visual art experience after high school. Students will be expected to exhibit a high level of self-motivation. The successful completion of assignments is demanded of them and the will compile a show of works at the conclusion of the school year. Portfolio requirements for college and art school are met in this course. Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques unique to the visual arts. 2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design. 3. Students will demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention, and expression in a variety of media, materials and techniques. 4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the processes of creating and exhibiting their own artwork: drafts, critique, selfassessment, refinement, and exhibit preparation. 5. Students will describe and analyze their own work and the work of others using appropriate visual arts vocabulary. When appropriate, students will connect their analysis to interpretation and evaluation. 6. Students will describe the purposes for which works of visual art were and are created, and, when appropriate, interpret their meanings. 7. Students will describe the roles of artists, patrons, cultural organizations, and arts institutions in societies of the past and present. 8. Students will demonstrate their understanding of styles, stylistic influence, and stylistic change by identifying when and where art works were created, and by analyzing characteristic features of art works from various historical periods, cultures and genres. 9. Students will analyze and describe how visual artists use and have used materials, inventions, and technologies in their work. 10. Students will apply their knowledge of the arts to the study of English language arts, foreign languages, health, history and social science, math, and science and technology/ engineering.

Student Expectations

1. Explain selection of the techniques, processes, tools and technologies made in the creation of individual artwork that communicates to the viewer the representation of ideas, emotions and beliefs. 2. Create original work, explaining personally successful approaches to working methods and composition. 3. Control the expressive content of work through the synthesis process, style and symbolism. 4. Use prior knowledge and imagination to extend an idea into a novel variation or interpretation. 5. Analyze a school or period of art, explaining the characteristics that cause the artist to be grouped. 6. Describe and analyze how the role of creativity in art, other disciplines and the world of work. 7. Analyze recurring themes and explain their use in specific work.

Assessment Portfolios Observation and oral critique Written exams Journals Rubrics

Course Outline In addition to the Art 3 outline, students will be expected to take a more independent role where the class is involved in material that the Art Major student has already mastered.


Course Syllabus Name of Course: Independent Art Study Course number: 6 Grade(s): 12 Diploma Points: 5

Level:

H

Prerequisites Art 1, Art 2 Approval of art teacher Course Description Art Independent Study is designed to accommodate students who have completed at least two years of Art, are strongly motivated and are able to work with a minimum of direction. Student and teacher will work together to create a program specific to each students needs with predetermined assignments and goals. Portfolios / journals will be required as part of the assessment process Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques unique to the visual arts. 2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design. 3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the processes of creating and exhibiting their own artwork: drafts, critique, self-assessment, refinement, and exhibit preparation. 4. Students will use analytical and critical thinking to respond to works of art. 5. Students will investigate the cultural and historical contexts of the arts. 6. Students will describe the roles of artists, patrons, cultural organizations, and arts institutions in societies of the past and present. 7. Students will analyze and describe how visual artists use and have used materials, inventions, and technologies in their work.

Student Expectations 1. Create original work, explaining personally successful approaches to working methods and composition. 2. Control the expressive content of work through the synthesis process, style and symbolism. 3. Apply design elements and principles of visual problems in a variety of art forms. Assessment Portfolios Observation and oral critique Written exams Journals Rubrics

Course Outline Students will, with the agreement of indicating a specific area of interest and and goals to be covered within each term. for learning any associated terminology or her area of interest.

the instructor, write a contract delineating a number of assignments The student agrees to be responsible vocabulary which is germane to his /


Band Syllabi

Course Name:

Band

Level: Standard/Honors

Points 5

Texts/Instructional Materials: A. Vatious warm-up exercises. B. Several marching band arrangements C. Drum Cadences and exercises D. Concert Band arrangements Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Pass out music to be played at the rallies and football game. Rehearse to performance level. Perform at rallies, home football games, parades. Pass out music for the Holiday Concert. Rehearse to performance level. 2nd Quarter: Continue rehearsals and performances. Prepare and perform Winter Concert. Collect music after concert 3rd Quarter: Pass out music for the spring concert. Rehearse Concert Band, Jazz Band and other Ensembles. Prepare and perform for Middle School concerts in March. 4th Quarter: Continue rehearsals and performances. Prepare and perform Spring Concert. Prepare and perform for Parades and Graduation.

Grading Policy: Grading is based on attedance and conduct. 10pts off for any unexcused absence from a football game or parade. 20pts off for any unexcused absence from Thanksgiving Day game and the Winter Parade. 40pts off for any unexcused absence from Winter and Spring Concerts.

Choir Syllabi

NQHS RENAISSANCE: VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM SYLLABUS: for Vocal Majors

The North Quincy High School Renaissance Vocal Program is designed as three distinct courses for vocal majors: Voice Class, Music Theory/Ear Training/Sight Singing and Music History. Voice class is the primary focus in the program, guiding students in their vocal development and providing experience with a diversity of repertoire. In Music Theory/Ear Training/Sight Singing class students are introduced to both basic and advanced concepts, taking into consideration the varying backgrounds of students. The Music History course focuses on music of the Western World. In all three courses the emphasis will be on vocal music. Course descriptions follow:

Course 1:

Voice Class: Vocal Technique, Performance and Repertoire for Majors

This course is designed as an introduction to vocal technique, performance skills and vocal music repertoire. The information, skills and training covered in this course are intended to advance the ability and experience of the vocal musician. Classes consist of group voice lessons, individual vocal instruction, music listening, lectures, demonstrations, discussions, learning activities, performances, practice, and examinations. Homework and class assignments include vocal practice, worksheets, reading and projects. Curriculum areas covered include vocal technique, performance practice, vocal literature, vocal anatomy and physiology and language diction. Students are required to learn a variety of music, including classical music from several eras and genres, music in foreign language and musical theater works. All students are required to learn Concert Choir music and partake in all Concert Choir rehearsals and concerts. Self-motivation, commitment to practicing and respect for others are essential qualities for all students in this course. TEXTS and INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: • Materials from various sources and teacher-designed materials • Steps to Singing for Voice Classes (Royal Stanton) • Functional Lessons in Singing (IvanTusler and Walter Ehret) • The Structure of Singing (Richard Miller) • Diction (John Moriarty) • Various CD recordings of vocal artists Recommended student books: The First Book Series (Joan Frey Boytim), G. Schirmer, Inc. The First Book of Broadway Solos (Joan Frey Boytim), Hal Leonard Corp. The Singers Musical Theater Anthology (Richard Walters), Hal Leonard Corp. No specific student text will be required for this course. Assigned music must be obtained by the student.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Student will: • Understand fundamental aspects of vocal technique, including proper use of the body, breathing, mental preparation and musicianship • Study, prepare and perform solo and ensemble vocal music of various styles and genres • Gain an overview of vocal repertoire from various cultures, composers and eras • Be introduced to Italian, French and German singing diction and representative songs in these languages • Understand basic vocal anatomy and physiology • Develop an understanding of how singing may be used to express ideas and feelings • Understand singing as a basic form of human expression and a part of cultural heritage • Make appropriate connections between music and other art forms CONTENT SEQUENCE: Note: Many concepts and topics below will be reinforced throughout the year. 1st QUARTER

Body and Mind Preparation Breathing and Breath Support Vowel Production and English Diction Resonance, Timbre and Projection Performance and Rehearsal Practice and Techniques Solo Repertoire Research

2nd QUARTER

Vocal Health Legato Technique and Phrasing Agility and Range Italian and Latin Diction for singers Ensemble Skills, Blend, Balance Solo Repertoire Selection

3rd QUARTER

Vocal Anatomy and Physiology Vocal/Musical Interpretation Baroque Vocal Style and Repertoire Classical and Romantic Vocal Style and Repertoire Ensemble Repertoire Selection and Ensemble Rehearsal Renaissance Vocal Program Voice Recital

4th QUARTER

Blues, Jazz and Popular Vocal Styles and Repertoire American Vocal Composers and Repertoire Musical Theater and Cabaret Composers and Repertoire Body, Mind and Breathing Revisited Renaissance Program Celebration of the Arts performance (select participation)

Syllabus subject to change as needed.

Course 2:

Music Theory, Ear Training and Sight Singing

This course is designed as an introduction to music theory, sight singing and ear training. Topics and learning activities enhance the musicianship of Vocal Program students by providing a foundation of

music fundamentals and developing aural skills. Lessons consist of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, learning activities, musical performances and examinations. Homework and class assignments include worksheets, reading and various projects. Curriculum areas covered include aural comprehension and analysis, rhythm reading and notation, pitch reading and notation, melody, harmony, form, timbre, compositional analysis, composition and improvisation.

TEXTS and INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Materials from various sources and teacher-designed materials • Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory (Andrew Surmani, Karen Surmani, Morton Manus) • Practical Music Theory (Sandy Feldstein) • The Music Theory Handbook (Marjorie Merryman) • Music Theory and Music for Sight Singing (Robert Ottman) • Tonal Harmony (Stefan Kostka and Dorothy Payne) • Harmony (Piston) No specific student text is required for this course. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Student will: • Develop an understanding of the basic elements of music: Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Form, Timbre • Write musical notation, signs and symbols to communicate musical ideas • Develop music reading skills • Practice sight reading vocal music • Develop aural musical skills • Analyze musical scores • Compose vocal music • Improvise vocally, utilizing ear training skills • Make appropriate connections between music and other art forms

CONTENT SEQUENCE: Note: Many concepts and topics below will be reinforced throughout the year. 1st QUARTER: Music Theory: Acoustics, notation of pitch, the piano keyboard, beat, tempo, notation of rhythm, scales, basic rhythmic and melodic composition Ear Training and Sight Singing: Conducting patterns, meter identification, easy pitch drills, easy rhythm reading, singing scales, easy sight singing, solfege introduction

2nd QUARTER: Music Theory: rhythmic motives, intervals, notation of expression and form, rhythmic and melodic composition, key signatures, triads

Ear Training and Sight Singing: Listening to rhythmic motives, singing and hearing scales and intervals, pitch drills, rhythm reading 3rd QUARTER: Music Theory: medieval modes, key relationships, chords, chord symbols, part-writing Ear Training and Sight Singing: Interval identification; moderate level rhythm reading, sight singing and rhythmic and melodic dictation 4th QUARTER: Music Theory: 4-part vocal texture, chord connection, cadences, composition analysis, part writing, Non-chord tones, modulation, forms Ear Training and Sight Singing: chordal dictation; advanced pitch drills, rhythm reading, sight singing and rhythmic and melodic dictation, aural analysis


Course 3:

Western Music History

This course is designed as an introduction to Western Music history. Topics and learning activities enhance the knowledge and musicianship of Vocal Program students by providing an overview of the development of music of the Western World. Classes consist of listening activities, lectures, demonstrations, discussions, documentary videos, musical performances and examinations. Homework assignments may include reading and research. Curriculum areas covered include Western musical stylistic development, musical composers and compositions and musical forms. To a great extent this course will be integrated into the Voice Class. Music history concepts will be illustrated through vocal repertoire and listening. TEXTS and INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: • Materials from various sources and teacher-designed materials • The Understanding of Music (Charles Hoffer) • Music Listening Today (Charles Hoffer) • Various CD recordings of music No specific student text will be required for this course. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Student will: • Gain an overview of the history of music of the Western World • Develop an understanding of American music history • Aurally identify major musical compositions • Listen to music from various cultures, composers and eras • Become familiar with Western music composers and their contributions to musical development • Conduct historical research

• •

Understand music as a basic form of human expression and a part of cultural heritage Make appropriate connections between music and other art forms

CONTENT SEQUENCE: 1st QUARTER

Listening Skill Development Folk and Ethnic Music Early Western Music Music of the Medieval Period (800 – 1350) Music of the Renaissance Period (1350 – 1600) Music of the Baroque Period (1600 – 1750): Vivaldi, Handel, Bach Chant, Madrigal, Motet, Oratorio, Opera

2nd QUARTER

Music of the Classical Period (1750 – 1820): Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven Symphony, Piano Music, Concerto, Sonata German Vocal Composers and Repertoire

3rd QUARTER

Music of the Romantic Period (1820 – 1890): Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Verdi, Puccini, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Chopin Art Song, Piano Music, Romantic Symphony, Opera, Ballet music Italian Vocal Composers and Repertoire Impressionism in Music: Debussy French Vocal Composers and Repertoire

4th QUARTER

20th Century Music: Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Vaughan Williams, Bernstein Expressionism, Atonality, Tone Row, Neo-Classicism American Music: 1620 – 1920 Blues and Jazz American Popular Music 1920 – present Music of the American Musical Theater

Syllabus subject to change as needed. VOCAL PROGRAM STUDENT ASSESSMENT METHODS: Teacher observation of participation, readiness and effort; Exams and quizzes; Class Notebook maintenance; Student Self-evaluation; Attendance; Evaluation of class projects and homework assignments; Evaluation of class performances GRADING: Student grades will be computed in the following manner: Exams and Quizzes In-class and Homework Assignments Class Vocal Performances Class Participation, Readiness and Effort Class Notebook

20% 20% 20% 20% 20%

Note: Each unexcused absence will result in points taken off the final grade

NQHS RENAISSANCE PROGRAM:

VOCAL MUSIC SYLLABUS: for Vocal Minors Course:

Vocal Technique, Performance and Repertoire for Non-Majors

This course is designed as an introduction to vocal technique, performance skills and vocal music repertoire. The information, skills and training covered in this course are intended to advance the vocal ability and experience of students taking a minor study in voice in the Renaissance program. Classes consist of group voice lessons, individual vocal instruction, music listening, lectures, demonstrations, discussions, learning activities, performances, practice, and examinations. Homework assignments may include vocal practice, worksheets, readings and projects. Curriculum areas covered include vocal technique, performance practice, vocal literature, vocal anatomy and physiology and language diction. TEXTS and INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: • Materials from various sources and teacher-designed materials • Steps to Singing for Voice Classes (Royal Stanton) • Functional Lessons in Singing (IvanTusler and Walter Ehret) • The Structure of Singing (Richard Miller) • Diction (John Moriarty) Recommended student books: The First Book Series (Joan Frey Boytim), G. Schirmer, Inc. The First Book of Broadway Solos (Joan Frey Boytim), Hal Leonard Corp. The Singers Musical Theater Anthology (Richard Walters), Hal Leonard Corp. No specific student text will be required for this course. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Student will: • Understand fundamental aspects of vocal technique, including proper use of the body, breathing, mental preparation and musicianship • Study, prepare and perform vocal music of various styles and genres • Understand basic vocal anatomy and physiology • Develop an understanding of how singing may be used to express ideas and feelings • Understand singing as a basic form of human expression and a part of cultural heritage • Make appropriate connections between music and other art forms EXPECTATIONS: 1. Students will show respect for all others in class and will help maintain a supportive environment. 2. Students will participate in and contribute constructively in the class, including completion of assignments. 3. Classes will be missed only due to an excused absence. Students are responsible for making up missed work due to absence. COURSE PLAN: Note: Many concepts and topics below will continue to be reinforced throughout the ten week period

WEEKS 1 – 10: Content Sequence Body and Mind Preparation Breathing and Breath Support Vocal Music Listening Vowel Production and Pitch Matching Resonance, Timbre and Projection Ensemble Singing Skills Agility and Range Performance and Rehearsal Practice and Techniques Vocal Health Vocal Anatomy and Physiology Vocal/Musical Interpretation Vocal Styles and Repertoire ASSESSMENT METHODS: Teacher observation of participation, readiness and effort; Exam and quizzes; Class Notebook maintenance; Student Self-Evaluation; Attendance; Evaluation of class projects and homework assignments; Evaluation of class singing GRADING: Student grades will be computed in the following manner: Class Participation, Readiness and Effort Assignments Quizzes

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Note: If there is an unexcused absence, it will result in 3 points off the final grade


NQHS MUSIC IN SOCIETY: MUSIC FOUNDATIONS SYLLABUS

This course is designed as a music appreciation course, offering students a foundation in music fundamentals. Learning activities provide students with an understanding of the basic elements of music, an overview of Western Music history, listening experience, creative opportunities and experience playing a keyboard instrument. Classes consist of creative projects, listening, singing, lectures, demonstrations, discussions, worksheets, musical performances and examinations. Homework assignments include practice, worksheets, reading, and research. Curriculum areas covered include playing instruments, writing and reading musical notation, singing, composition, Western musical stylistic development, musical composers and their works, musical forms, American music, rhythm, melody, harmony and timbre. TEXTS and INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: • Materials from various sources and teacher-designed materials • The Understanding of Music (Charles Hoffer) • Music Listening Today (Charles Hoffer) • Various CD recordings of music and music videos • Share the Music (Macmillan/McGraw Hill) • Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory (Andrew Surmani, Karen Surmani, Morton Manus) • Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course (Willard Palmer, Morton, Manus, Amanda Vick Lethco) • Electronic Keyboard Lab >>Students are required to obtain Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Level 1 Adult All-In-One Course (Willard Palmer, Morton, Manus, Amanda Vick Lethco, Alfred Publishing Company)

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Student will: • Gain piano keyboard knowledge and technical skill, including reading and performing piano music • Understand the basic rudiments of music, including aspects of rhythm, melody, harmony and form • Gain an overview of the history of music of the Western World • Become familiar with Western music composers and their contributions to musical development • Develop an understanding of American music history • Aurally identify major musical compositions and styles • Listen to and analyze music from various cultures, composers and eras • Conduct historical music research • Understand music as a basic form of human expression and a part of cultural heritage • Make appropriate connections between music and other art forms

CONTENT SEQUENCE: Note: Many concepts and topics below will be reinforced throughout the year 1st QUARTER

Rhythm notation, reading and composition Melodic notation, reading and composition Singing Piano Keyboard Introduction Listening Skill Development and Musical Style Folk, Ethnic Music and Early Western Music

Music of the Medieval Period and Renaissance Period (800 – 1600) 2nd QUARTER

Musical Improvisation and composition Harmony, Chords and Musical forms Singing Piano Keyboard Lessons Music of the Baroque Period (1600 – 1750): Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, others Music of the Classical Period (1750 – 1820): Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven Music of the Romantic Period (1820 – 1890): Puccini, Tchaikovsky, and others

3rd QUARTER

Tone Color Singing and composing music Piano Keyboard Lessons Impressionism in Music: Debussy 20th Century Music: Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Vaughan Williams, Bernstein and others Blues and Jazz: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald American Popular Music 1900 – 1930: Parlor songs American Popular Music 1930 – 1950: Andrew Sisters, Benny Goodman, Swing

4th QUARTER

Singing Composing music Piano Keyboard Lessons American Popular Music 1950 – 1960: Elvis, Rockabilly American Popular Music: 1960 – 1980: Folk Rock, British Bands, Motown, Counter-Culture Rock, Classic Rock, Soft Sounds, Country, Heavy Metal, Disco American Popular Music: 1980 – present: MTV, Classic Rock, Grunge, Techno, Hip-Hop, Pop Revival Music of the American Musical Theater Music of Film and Televison

STUDENT ASSESSMENT METHODS: Teacher observation of participation, readiness and effort; Exams and quizzes; Class Notebook maintenance; Student Self-evaluations; Attendance; Evaluation of class projects and homework assignments; Evaluation of class performances GRADING: Student grades will be computed in the following manner: Exams and Quizzes In-class and Homework Assignments Class Participation, Readiness and Effort Class Notebook

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NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR SYLLABUS

This course is designed as a choral training and performance class; an introduction to vocal technique; an introduction to performance skills and vocal music repertoire; and training in music fundamentals. The North Quincy High School Choir performs a broad spectrum of music, including major choral works, musical theater, popular and classical music. Students sing music in 4 or more parts and perform in school concerts and at community events. Classes consist of choral rehearsals, lessons, music listening, demonstrations, discussions, learning activities, performances, practice, and examinations. Homework assignments include vocal practice and music memorization. Class assignments include learning the music assigned and basic music theory worksheets. Curriculum areas covered include vocal technique, performance practice, vocal literature, vocal anatomy and physiology, diction, intonation, choral music repertoire, music notation, aural skill development and reading music. Students have the opportunity to audition for select choirs. Concert and rehearsal attendance is mandatory.

TEXTS and INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: • Materials from various sources and teacher-designed materials • Choral music from various sources • CD recordings of music No specific student text will be required for this course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Student will: • Understand fundamental aspects of vocal technique, including proper use of the body, breathing, mental preparation and musicianship • Sing choral music, correctly executing pitches, tempo, dynamics, timbre and expression according to the instructions of the director • Study, prepare and perform choral music of various styles, periods and genres • Develop music reading skills, correctly performing rhythmic and melodic figures • Develop aural skills, including matching pitch and singing melodic intervals • Develop ensemble performance skills and practices; including showing cooperation, character, poise, dependability, and skills in blend and balance • Develop an understanding of how singing may be used to express ideas and feelings • Understand singing as a basic form of human expression and a part of cultural heritage • Serve and represent the school in public concerts and other events

COURSE CONENT: Note: Many concepts and topics below will be reinforced throughout the year VOCAL:

Body and Mind Preparation Breathing and Breath Support Vowel Production and English Diction Resonance, Timbre and Projection Legato Technique and Phrasing Agility and Range Performance and Rehearsal Practice and Techniques Vocal Health Vocal Anatomy and Physiology Vocal/Musical Interpretation Performance Practice

MUSICAL SKILLS: Rhythm Reading Melody Reading Sight Reading Rudiments of Music, Basic Notation Ensemble Skills, Blend, Balance REPERTOIRE:

Folk Music Musical Theater Baroque, Classical and Romantic Music American Music

ASSESSMENT METHODS: Teacher observation of participation, readiness and effort Exam and quizzes Choral Music maintenance and care Student Self-Evaluation Class and Concert Attendance and Participation

GRADING: Student grades will be computed in the following manner: Concert and/or Rehearsal Attendance and Participation Class Participation, Readiness and Effort Improvement in Vocal/Choral and Musicianship Skills Exam and Quiz (written and vocal) Assignments (written and musical) Choral Music Use, Maintenance and Care

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Note: If there is an unexcused class absence, it will result in points off the final grade

Photo Syllabi

Course Name:

Photography

Level: Standard

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Excerpts provided from following: Black and White Photography, Henry Horenstein A World History of Photograph, Naomi Rosenblum

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Historical introduction Slide and video presentations on historical accomplishments of photo Photography as expressive art form Slide and video presentations of fine art photographers Discussions on the purposes of photography Introduction to the genres of photography Elements of composition Presentations discussing: Line, shape, position, light, motion, texture, perspective Difference between photograph and snapshot Beginning camera activities Light How light works Color of light What lighting is appropriate for what situation How light affects film [Focal point and historical reference: when does art begin?] 2nd Quarter: Camera Function How the camera works Parts of the camera Different camera formats Asa/iso, light meters, lenses Black and white film Differences between films Problems with film Film vs. Digital Film processing and troubleshooting Black and white printing Introduction to the darkroom Darkroom etiquette Making a print [Focal point and historical reference: The camera as an extension of the body] 3rd Quarter: Introduction to Digital Media Digital cameras vs. film cameras Which tool works best Flatbed scanning

Printing Digital restoration Introduction to HTML, basic web site building Creating images for the web [Focal point: Discussions on photographer’s responsibility, photojournalism] 4th Quarter: Advance techniques Incorporating flash Low light and night photography Camera and darkroom “tricks” Advanced lighting situations Special effects filters Different lenses Developing a critical eye Evaluating a body of work Photo finishing Final portfolio review Elements of Critique [Focal point: Why images fail, why images succeed] Assessment Tools: Portfolios Teacher observations Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Open ended questions Writing assignments Journal/Diaries Objective Tests/Quizzes Research papers Presentations Attendance Class Participation Mid Year Exam Final Exam Homework

Course Name:

Photography 2

Level: Sta/Hon/Ad

Points:

5

Texts/Instructional Materials: Excerpts provided from following: Black and White Photography, Henry Horenstein A World History of Photograph, Naomi Rosenblum

Syllabus: 1st Quarter: Independent quarter Long term project and problem solving Development of projects of personal interest Written proposals and timeline on project of choice 2nd Quarter:

Conceptual development History of conceptual art Independent photo project from a conceptual standpoint Writing/research project on conceptual art Critique and conclusions

3rd Quarter:

Interactivity Multimedia exploration: Incorporating video, digital, art, collage elements into an interactive multimedia piece

4th Quarter:

Alternate modes of presentation Shooting slides for slide shows/ college applications imovie, Flash, Powerpoint presentations CD portfolios Creating photo books Photo archiving

*Advanced: Monthly paper on photo technique of choice. *Honors: Year long journaling project due based on exhibits viewed, artists’ work, and research on movements and historical innovations in photo.

ROTC Syllabi

Course Name: Aerospace Science - Aviation History Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Duration: Full Year Texts: Text/Workbooks – Aviation History


Requisites: Must be taken in conjunction with Leadership Education I, II, III, IV Course requirements: Students will: 1. Attend class prepared to participate/wear the uniform when designated 2. Adhere to the standards of the AF JROTC program 3. Complete all assignments/projects/labs and graded work 4. Demonstrate proper attitude, discipline, and respect Syllabus: This course is one of three in the Aerospace Science Program of the Air Force Junior ROTC curriculum. It is a study of aviation history including the ideas and beliefs of early pioneers and scientists from ancient to modern times. The student will learn about aviation scientific and historical developments, design and construction of flying machines, as well as the impact of aviation growth on the United States military and the military's impact on the achievement of national peacetime and wartime objectives. Major events in and causes of the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, and Civil War will be discussed. An in-depth review of African-American and women in aviation will be conducted. The political and military forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam conflict, will be studied with the emphasis on the role of air power. Students will review and analyze the policies in effect during the nuclear deterrence era. Finally, information on the humanitarian airlifts performed by the U.S. in support of our country and neighboring countries will be presented. The relationship between Desert Shield/Storm mission support and national objectives will also be discussed. Proficiencies: Upon completion of this course, the student will: 1. Know the origins of flight. 2. Identify and understand five of Leonardo da Vinci's contributions to the development of flight. 3. Review the accomplishments of four flight legends from ancient times. 4. Know the political evolutions and military advances that led to the progress in flight during the period 1775-1814, analyzing their impact on United States civil/military relationships. 5. Understand how the nation's limited development in flight affected the military during the Mexican War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. 6. Identify the contributors and their contributions to dirigible flight, then deduce the impact on United States relationships internationally. 7. Evaluate the differences in U.S. and European advances in aviation and how these differences fostered the development of the United States as a world power. 8. Know why the United States military involvement during WWI did not emphasize the importance of air power and the impact of this policy on future avoidance of conflict. 9. Analyze the development of aviation during the Golden Age of Aviation, 1919-1939. 10. Know the developments in Army Aviation from WWI to WWII. 11. Evaluate the unique role of the U.S. in WWII. 12. Decide how civil contributions to developments in aviation impacted US WWII involvement. 13. Judging the aviation developments in post WWII, be able to evaluate US progress versus other nations, including the development of our nation as a nuclear power

14. Understand the role of air power in Korea. 15. Considering the military objectives of the 60's and 70's, evaluate those objectives with respect to national policies. 16. Given the political conditions existing in the United States during the post Vietnam era, evaluate the resultant effects on the development of the military. 17. Integrate the main developments in civil aviation and their impact on our society. 18. Know the peaceful roles that military organizations play all over the world. 19. Enumerate how national objectives are supported during foreign airlift/defense missions. 20. Infer from recent political decisions why the United States military is involved in missions supporting national political objectives. 21. Analyze how national objectives are supported by foreign missions. 22. Apply the rational behind our national political objectives to understand why the United States became involved in the Persian Gulf War. 23. Given the lessons of World War Two, Korea and Vietnam, differentiate the value of air power during the Persian Gulf War (I and II)from those conflicts. 24. Evaluate the role of minorities in the development of civil and military aviation. 25. Demonstrate mastery of course topics through a final examination Assessment Tools: Classroom participation; Video presentations; multi-media presentations; attendance; objective written reports; take home tests; oral presentations, group projects; objective written, multiple choice, and fill in the blank quizzes, tests, mid-term, and final. Grading Policy: 50% of overall grade is from history/50% from leadership History Requirements: Tests/Quizzes/Mid/Final Exams Homework Projects Classroom preparation/participation

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Leadership Requirements: Tests/Quizzes Uniform Classroom Activities/homework Supervised JROTC Activities

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Leadership Education Course Descriptions Name of Course: Leadership Education I Grades: 9,10,11,12 Credits: (Taken in conjunction with Aerospace Science to fulfill 5 points) Course Description: First year AFJROTC cadets (AS 1) This course introduces students to the mission of Air Force Junior ROTC, its organization, and philosophies. Students will learn the customs and courtesies associated with classroom activities, details concerning care, display, and courtesies with the United States flag, care and wear of the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform, physical fitness and personal appearance standards, as well as attitude and discipline expectations. Students will also receive instruction in study habits and time management, drug and alcohol abuse, and first aid. Name of course: Leadership Education II Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credits: (Taken in conjunction with Aerospace Science to fulfill 5 points) Course Description: Second year AFJROTC cadets (AS 2) This course introduces students to the effective communication skills required to assume positions of responsibility in the Cadet Group. Effective writing, speaking, and listening skills are emphasized. Students are also instructed in understanding their individual and group behavior. Cadets are lead through a series of exercises that teach them about themselves, human motivation, defense mechanisms, and individual responsibilities. Hands-on leadership opportunities are increased to facilitate learning outcomes. Group dynamic studies, group effectiveness, prejudices, and sexism are investigated so human groups can be better understood. Finally, the course presents basic leadership concepts and principles, situational leadership, and the necessity and techniques of building teamwork. Name of course: Leadership Education III Grades: 11,12 Credits: (Taken in conjunction with Aerospace Science to fulfill 5 points) Course Description: Third year AFJROTC cadets (AS 3) This course introduces students to management theories including but not limited to Theory X, Theory Y, theory Z, and the one-minute manager. The Management process is taught covering planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling. Students are given increased opportunities to implement these strategies in all cadet activities. Cadets are given instruction in stress and financial management. Advanced citizenship skill are taught, including systems of government, patterns in our society, 20th century ideologies, structure and characteristics of our government, and their rights and obligations as good, productive, democratic citizens. Emphasis is also placed on ethics with instruction in values, morals, ethics, and culturally accepted rules of conduct. Decision-making in an ethical environment is addressed. Name of course: Leadership Education IV - Course Description: Fourth year AFJROTC cadets (AS 4) This course is designed to begin preparing the student for life after high school. Planning for career paths and searching for jobs are covered in-depth. College applications and selection of colleges, planning for degrees, nontraditional college systems, vocational or trade school education, and on-the-job training are all discussed. Effective job search techniques are also discussed. Federal government employment opportunities and submission procedures are covered. Employment in the aerospace industry is also covered in-depth to include types of jobs and career classifications such scientists and radar controllers for the Federal Aviation Administration. The Air Force as a career, with detailed explanations of enlisted and officer career paths, is explained. May be taken by Third year cadets in leadership positions. Name of course: Aerospace Science/Leadership - Fall Encampment Leadership School Grades: 9, 10, 11,12 Duration: 4 Days Course Description: Open to students enrolled in Aerospace Science/Leadership Education I, II, III, IV This intensive leadership-training program is conducted off campus at a local military base for an extended weekend, usually during the month of September. The cadet goes to camp for the course and is introduced to physical and mental leadership challenges. The encampment includes the obstacle course, confidence course, as well as leadership reaction training when available. The encampment is designed to focus the student on his/her abilities and limitations. This extensive leadership/academic training is action packed and prepares the student to assume an increased role in the leadership of the cadet group upon return to school. Similar to summer school programs, there are additional tuition and equipment fees associated with this part of leadership training.

Name of course: Leadership/Drill and Ceremonies Grades: 9,10,11,12 Credits: (Taken in conjunction with Leadership Education I, II, III, IV) Students are instructed in marching and conducting ceremonial events. Respect, care, handling and display of the United States flag is taught. Students take part in drill meets against other JROTC schools. Local community service activities are required and graded as part of leadership education.

Course Name: Aerospace Science - Science of Flight Grades: 9, 1O, 11, 12 Duration: Full Year Texts: Text/Workbooks - Science of Flight


Requisites: Must be taken in conjunction with Leadership Education I, II, III, IV Course requirements: Students will: 1. Attend class prepared to participate 2. Adhere to the standards of the AF JROTC program 3. Complete all assignments/projects/labs and graded work 4. Demonstrate proper attitude, discipline, and respect Syllabus: This course is one of three in the Aerospace Science curriculum in the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It is designed to acquaint the student with the aerospace environment, the human requirements of flight, the principles of aircraft flight, and the principles of navigation. The course begins with a discussion of the atmosphere and the weather. After developing an understanding of the environment, how that environment affects flight physiology is discussed including the human circulatory system, the effects of acceleration and deceleration, and protective equipment. Discussions then include the forces of lift, drag, thrust, and weight to include principles of aerodynamics. Students then learn the basics of land and air navigation including map reading, course plotting, the effects of the wind, eventually understanding how pilots get from one point to another, using visual and instrument methods. Proficiencies: Upon completion of this course, the student will: 1. Know several basic characteristics of the atmosphere. 2. Know the various elements that constitute the weather. 3. Understand the processes used in weather forecasting, applying this to evaluate differences between the services offered by civilian and military organizations. 4. Given weather conditions, infer which adversely or beneficially affect aviation. 5. Understand the basic principles of human physiology in flight, interpreting which are crucial for survival in the upper regions of the atmosphere. 6. Combining knowledge of atmosphere and physiology, blend the progresses made in aerospace medicine and human engineering in manned flight from the surface atmosphere to the fringe of space. 7. Deduce how protective equipment and simulator training are needed to make flight possible in modern high-performance aircraft. 8. Define aerodynamics, understand the different elements involved in the science of flight. 9. Discern the principles of basic aeronautics. 10. Interpret how aircraft are controlled, explain aircraft control surfaces.

11. Describe the scientific laws and operating principles of basic engines and their components, interpreting the laws of Bernoulli, Boyles, and Charles. 12. Summarize how a jet engine operates versus a reciprocating engine. 13. Describe the development and operating principles of rocket engines, conceptualizing Newton's Laws. 14. Assess the concepts of advanced, theoretical propulsion systems. 15. Identify and classify the wide variety of modern aircraft and their many uses 16. Know the history of rockets and missiles, and how the space age began. 17. Interpret and apply the basic facts of flight planning and map reading to comprehend navigation techniques used by pilots under visual flight conditions. 18. Construct the basic navigation elements. 19. Discern differences in chart projections, their uses and limitations. 20. Understand the sufficiency of early, basic air navigation instruments. 21. Value the simplicity of the elements of Dead Reckoning. 22. Fuse the methods, aids, and systems employed in land and air navigation. 23. Demonstrate mastery of course topics through a final examination. Assessment Tools: Classroom participation; Video presentations; multi-media presentations; attendance; objective written reports; take home tests; oral presentations, group projects; objective written, multiple choice, and fill in the blank quizzes, tests, mid-term, and final. Grading Policy: 50% of overall grade is from science/50% from leadership Science Requirements: Tests/Quizzes/Mid/Final Exams Homework Projects Classroom preparation/participation

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Leadership Requirements: Tests/Quizzes Uniform Leadership Labs/homework Supervised JROTC Activities

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Course Name: Aerospace Science - Space Exploration Teacher: Ken Greene Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Duration: Full Year Texts: Text/Workbooks – Space Exploration


Requisites: Must be taken in conjunction with Leadership Education I, II, III, IV Course requirements: Students will: 1. Attend class prepared to participate 2. Adhere to the standards of the AF JROTC program 3. Complete all assignments/projects/labs and graded work 4. Demonstrate proper attitude, discipline, and respect Syllabus: This course is one of three in the Aerospace Science curriculum in the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It examines the Earth, Moon, and the planets, the latest advances in space technology, along with the continuing challenges of space flight and living in space. Issues critical to travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories, unmanned satellites, space probes, guidance, and control systems are explained. The manned space flight section covers major milestones in the endeavor to land on the Moon and to safely orbit spacecraft and humans for temporary and prolonged periods. The development of space stations, the space shuttle and its future, as well as international laws for the use of and travel in space are studied. Proficiencies: Upon completion of this course, the student will: 1. Discern the relationship of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Earth to the solar system and Cislunar space. 2. Assess the importance of Earth’s Moon, the significance of Mars, the positioning of asteroids, the outer planets, and comets in the Milky Way galaxy. 3. Argue the various theories on the origin of the universe. 4. Evaluate mankind’s handling of the stresses of space flight and adjusted to routine living in space. 5. Apply the most important biomedical findings from manned space flight to everyday life on Earth. 6. Interpret the Space Shuttle current usage versus how it will be used in the future. 7. Expound on the progress and importance of space exploration, basic facts and historical events concerning unmanned satellites. 8. Understand the basic facts and events of the Soviet space program, comparing it to the US program. 9. Assimilate how NASA’s international cooperation contributes to the U.S. aeronautical and space research programs, and to broader national issues. 10. Infer from the theories of escape velocity and re-entry parameters the difficulties involved in launch and control of artificial satellites. 11. Comprehend future developments and advancements in rocket boosters and launch vehicles. 12. Reason through scientific principles and theories to summarize about orbits and trajectories. 13. Deduce from the research data how space probes have added to the basic knowledge of space exploration. 14. Describe the commercial uses of space and how NASA and industries interact

15. Summarize how the journey to the Moon was accomplished. 16. Expand upon the various technical aspects of living in space. 17. Discern the benefits of research accomplished on Space Station Freedom and the International Space Station. 18. Extract from the history of manned space flight how the characteristics of manned craft developed. 19. Combine the legal aspects of space exploration with current laws to deduce future law requirements. 20. Demonstrate mastery of course topics through a final examination. Assessment Tools: Classroom participation; Video presentations; multi-media presentations; attendance; participation; objective written reports; take home tests; oral presentations, group projects; objective written, multiple choice, and fill in the blank quizzes, tests, mid-term, and final. Grading Policy: 50% of overall grade is from science/50% from leadership

Space Requirements: Tests/Quizzes/Mid/Final Exams Homework Projects Classroom preparation/participation

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Leadership Requirements: Tests/Quizzes Uniform Leadership Labs/homework Supervised JROTC Activities

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