Classoom Information

Agriscience Syllabus

South Greene High School

 

Mission Statement: South Greene High School is committed to empowering students to be lifelong learners. 

 

Teacher: Janet Hartman	Email: [email protected]
Room Number: 207	Phone: 423-636-3790

 

Course Description:  Science class that prepares students for biology, other science courses, and courses beyond high school.  Areas covered include ecology, biological processes, and introduction concepts in chemistry and physics. This class aims to help students understand agricultural science's important role in our society.  This course is the foundational course for all agriculture classes.  This class will utilize many different teaching styles and methods.  Students must participate in all activities and complete all assignments on time.  Many lessons will require students to work in groups of two or more.  This class is designed to be a freshman course.

 

Following is a list of topics that will be covered. This is just a guideline; the instructor can alter the order of things taught or presented at any time.            

Agriscience Investigation and Overview

•         Major historical events related to agriculture (Agriculture then…Agriculture now)
•         Agriculture organizations (You can be a part of one here!)
•         Safety First! (We may be using chemicals, and all safety procedures must be followed.  If I feel you are a danger to yourself or others, you will not participate in any labs.)

Agriculture and Society

•          Finding your career path
•          Economic impact of agriculture…does it really matter?
•          Supervised Agriculture Experience and the Agriscience Career Fair
•           Social and political impact of agriculture

Fundamentals of Environmental Systems

•          Describe the biogeochemical cycles that impact agriculture: carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and water cycles.
•          Eat or be eaten: analyze the components of the food chain

Fundamentals of Cell Biology

•          Compare basic plant and animal cell biology
•          Cellular organelles and major cell processes
•          Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids

Fundamentals of Genetics and Heredity

•          Genes, chromosomes, proteins, and heredity traits
•           Role of genes in determining hereditary characteristics, genetic make-up, and gender

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

•          Major animal body systems: purpose, structure, and function (skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, and reproductive)

Chemistry of Animal Digestion

•          Compare and contrast the different digestive systems of domestic animals
•          Animal nutrition needs based on different life stages
•          Ionic and covalent bonding in digesting
•          Elements, compounds, mixtures, and acids
•         Determine appropriate rations to maximize animal performance

Fundamentals of Plant and Soil Science

•          Plant processes and structure
•          Balancing equations
•          Effects of different colors of light on plant growth
•          Plant nutrient deficiencies and soil composition
•          Determine necessary nutrients for healthy plants and soil

 

Reproductive Systems

•          Compare and contrast asexual and sexual plant propagation
•          Structure and function of seeds
•          Male and female animal reproductive systems (large and small animal species)

Principles of Power and Energy

•           Using physics in agriculture (speed, distance, time)
•            Machines
•            Different forms of energy

Fundamentals of Electricity

•          Methods of using electrical energy
•          Safety hazards of electricity
•         Instruments used in Electricity

Fundamentals of Engines

•         Major components of gasoline and diesel fuel engines
•         Internal combustion engines (calculating horsepower and thermal efficiency)

 

Materials: The following materials will be used in this class daily. 

1. Three-ring binder (This will be for this class only!) 

⮚ notebook paper

⮚ dividers

2. Colored pencils (we will use color a lot in this class) – erasable is the best – NO MARKERS, they bleed through. There is a class set available. 3. Something to write with Pencil, Blue or Black ink pen for any assignment turned in to me. You may use different colored pens for notes in your notebook – nothing that will bleed through pages. 
3. 3-4 Glue Sticks (we will be gluing assignments into your notebook). There is a class set available. 

Course Grading Percentages: 

Test/Projects…………………………………………………………………..40% 

Daily Work ...………………………………………………...........................30% 

Labs ………………….…………………………... …………………………..25% 

Quizzes…………………………………………………………………………15%          

Instructional Organization:

Classroom instruction includes lectures, discussion, question answers, problem-solving, demonstration, and cooperative learning.  Students are expected to keep up with assignments to participate in classroom activities.  Important Note:  This class builds on concepts taught from day one...  If you fall behind, you are only making it harder for yourself to catch up. Keep up!

Class time may include the use of Chromebooks or other electronic devices.  Students must follow the school’s computer usage policy while using electronic devices in class.  Failure to do so may result in forfeiting the privilege of using electronic devices during class for the remainder of the school term. Students may not have their cell phones out during class without permission from the teacher. 

 MY EXPECTATIONS: I have high expectations for this class! I am willing to help and work with you in any way; however, slacking off will not be tolerated.

1. RESPECT: Yourself, others, and school property
2. Horseplay will not be tolerated.
3. Profanity will not be tolerated.
4. No sleeping in class.
5. No cell phones.  You must place it in the cell phone safe if I see or hear it.
6. No one leaves the room without permission.  You may not leave during class lectures unless it is an emergency. You must use the QR code for the sign-in/out sheet.
7. Come to class on time and be ready to work when the bell rings! I start on time!!! 
8. Have all necessary supplies ready to start class (You must bring your notebook, pencil/pen, and charged Chromebook to class every day)
9. Stay in your seat until I dismiss you.
10. Have a positive attitude.

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 You are responsible for your own success in class.   It is very easy to pass my class—here’s how you do it: 

⮚ Pay attention in class! Ask questions when you don’t understand. 

⮚ Take good notes. 

⮚ Complete your projects/assignments on time and to the best of your ability. 

⮚ Work cooperatively with your peers! We all work together and respect each other. 

⮚ Don’t get behind…it’s much harder to catch up than stay on task! 

⮚ Follow all policies in the student handbook (Tardies, absences, cheating) 

 

If students do not meet the teacher's expectations, the teacher will follow the course of action below: 

1^st Offense – Teacher/Student Conference 

2^nd Offense – Parent Contact/Afterschool Detention 

3^rd Offense – Referral to Administration 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS 

South Greene High School

Mission Statement: South Greene High School is committed to empowering students to be lifelong learners. 

Teacher: Janet Hartman	Email: [email protected]
Room Number: 207	Phone: 423-636-3790
Textbook: Prentice Hall  Physical Science Concepts in Action	Tutoring: Available after school. Please schedule a tutoring time at least one school day before the desired time.

Course Description: 

Physical Science is designed to serve as a foundation for other high school courses, especially chemistry and physics.  Physics units include Newton’s three laws of motion, forces, scientific definitions of work and power, momentum, conservation and conversions of energy, relationships between electricity and magnetism, wave phenomena and behavior (including characteristics and calculations), and electromagnetic and sound waves.  Chemistry units include composition and classification of matter, history of atomic structure up to the present-day model, learning the periodic table to include, but not limited to: all chemical symbols, patterns, trends, and isotopes, chemical bonding, compound naming, and chemical reactions.

Because experimentation is the basis of science, laboratory demonstrations and investigations are an integral part of this course. Students should be prepared to conduct projects each quarter and write a formal lab report. Instruction centers around inquiry-based learning that are incorporated into class activities.  Learning activities include teacher-led instruction, group work, student seatwork, project-based learning, and lab exercises with both student-choice and teacher-choice grouping. 

Students can expect to start each day with a bell ringer assignment followed by learning activities and/or lectures.   At times, students will work independently from the teacher to achieve the student autonomy that is expected of upper school students.  Classes are structured to utilize every minute for learning and assessing understanding.  Real-world application is a daily objective.  Higher-level thinking will be incorporated into each lesson and the use of technology when applicable to increase student achievement.  Students are expected to participate in all activities and actively engage during teacher-led lectures.

Materials: The following materials will be used in this class daily:

1. Three-ring binder (This will be for this class only!) 

⮚ notebook paper

⮚ dividers

2. Colored pencils (we will use color a lot in this class) – erasable is the best – NO MARKERS, they bleed through. There is a class set available. 3. Something to write with Pencil, Blue or Black ink pen for any assignment turned in to me, you may use different colored pens for notes in your notebook – nothing that will bleed through pages. 
3. 3-4 Glue Sticks (we will be gluing assignments into your notebook). There is a class set available. 

Course Grading Percentages: 

Test/Projects…………………………………………………………………..40% 

Daily Work ...………………………………………………...........................30% 

Labs ………………….…………………………... …………………………..25% 

Quizzes…………………………………………………………………………15%          

Instructional Organization:

Classroom instruction will consist of lectures, discussions, questions and answers, problem-solving, demonstrations, and cooperative learning.  Students are expected to keep up with assignments to participate in classroom activities.  Important Note:  This class builds on concepts taught from day one...  If you fall behind, you are only making it harder for yourself to catch up. Keep up!

Class time may include the use of Chromebooks or other electronic devices.  Students must follow the school’s computer usage policy while using electronic devices in class.  Failure to do so may result in forfeiting the privilege of using electronic devices during class for the remainder of the school term. Students may not have their cell phones out during class without permission from the teacher. 

 MY EXPECTATIONS: I have high expectations for this class! I am willing to help and work with you in any way; however slacking off will not be tolerated.

• RESPECT

• Teachers, peers, and anyone else who may be a part of the class
• Others and their property. If it is not yours, do not touch it!
• The room; help keep it clean. (pick up after yourself)
1. Horseplay will not be tolerated.
2. No profanity will be tolerated.
3. No sleeping in class.
4. No cell phones
• You must place it in the cell phone safe if I see or hear it.
5. No one leaves the room without permission.  You may not leave during class lectures unless it is an emergency. You must use the QR code for the sign-in/out sheet.
6. Come to class on time and be ready to work when the bell rings! I start on time!!! 
7. Have all necessary supplies ready to start class (You must bring your notebook, pencil/pen,  and charged Chromebook to class every day)
8. Stay in your seat until I dismiss you.

• Have a positive attitude.

 

You are responsible for your success in class.   It is very easy to pass my class—here’s how you do it: 

⮚ Pay attention in class! Ask questions when you don’t understand. 

⮚ Take good notes 

⮚ Complete your projects/assignments on time and to the best of your ability. 

⮚ Work cooperatively with your peers! We all work together and respect each other. 

⮚ Don’t get behind…it’s much harder to catch up than stay on task!

⮚ Follow all policies in the student handbook (Tardies, absences, cheating)

If students do not meet the teacher's expectations, the teacher will follow the course of action below: 

1st Offense – Teacher/Student Conference 

2nd Offense – Parent Contact/Afterschool Detention 

3rd Offense – Referral to Administration