What we’ll be doing: Lecture and discussions, Powerpoint notes, animations and video clips Demonstrations and hands-on activities Laboratory exercises and online simulations Cooperative learning, group work Projects, homework Research, presentations Gaining knowledge about your world Grading Letter grades (with + & - ) earned according to district standards: – Tests and quizzes at least two days notice for tests; quizzes may be – “pop” Homework readings will be followed by a mini-quiz the next day. Homework / class work checked at beginning of class or turned in. – Laboratory report one formal report will be written. – Essential Question log record and answer EQ each day. – Written reports / class presentations researched, presented clearly – Class participation / lab proficiency will help borderline grades – Grades can be checked online as they are entered. I also enter descriptions of the assignments. Weighting of grades: Marking Periods: Summative assessments (Tests, quizzes, some labs) 70% Formative assessments (some labs, activities, homework) 30% Semester: Quarter 1 40% Quarter 2 40% Cumulative final exam 20% Course Materials: MOODLE: You will need your Moodle password for various activities this semester, Class note Powerpoint presentations and enrollment key: ____________________. videos are available on the class Moodle site and can be accessed as a guest, but you will need to login to submit assignments. Textbook: Science: Fundamentals & Investigations 2nd edition”, “Forensic Anthony J. Bertino, 2016 Three-ring binder for course materials
What we’ll be doing: Lecture and discussions, Powerpoint notes, animations and video clips Demonstrations and hands-on activities Laboratory exercises and online simulations Cooperative learning, group work Projects, homework Research, presentations Gaining knowledge about your world Grading – Letter grades (with + & - ) earned according to district standards: Tests and quizzes – at least two days notice for tests; quizzes may be “pop” Homework readings will be followed by a mini-quiz the next day. Homework / class work – checked at beginning of class or turned in. Laboratory report – one formal report will be written. Essential Question log – record and answer EQ each day. Written reports / class presentations – researched, presented clearly Class participation / lab proficiency – will help borderline grades Grades can be checked online as they are entered. I also enter descriptions of the assignments. Weighting of grades: Marking Periods: Summative assessments (Tests, quizzes, some labs) 70% Formative assessments (some labs, activities, homework) 30% Semester: Quarter 1 40% Quarter 2 40% Cumulative final exam 20% Course Materials: MOODLE: You will need your Moodle password for various activities this semester, enrollment key: ____________________. Class note Powerpoint presentations and videos are available on the class Moodle site and can be accessed as a guest, but you will need to login to submit assignments. Textbook: “Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations 2nd edition”, Anthony J. Bertino, 2016 Three-ring binder for course materials
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