Course Syllabus

Astronomy 2018/19                                 

Dear Student and Parent/Guardian,

Hello! I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Astronomy! This course is an introductory overview of general astronomy.  We will cover topics including basics for observing the solar system, galaxies, the universe, and space exploration. Astronomy is an inquiry and project-based class where you will be given the opportunity to collaborate with other classmates on assignments, conduct research investigations and work independently to be successful. We will explore topics that are meant to inform, engage and inspire.

                                                                                                  

Contact Information: 

Dr. Lisa Siegerman: Lsiegerman@wcpss.net

Room 101

 

Office/Tutoring Hours: by appointment.   Sign up on the back of the classroom door. 

Tuesday and Wednesdays 7 AM and 2:30-3:30. You MUST sign up before you come. 

 

Websites:  Announcements, assignments, dates, and lecture slides will be posted on the class website.  Please refer to the website prior to each class.  The class website is:  CANVAS

 

Remind: I will be using remind 101 to help students stay on track. 

To receive messages via text: Text the number 81010: In your message text @siegastro

 

Material List Required for all students!

Composition book                    Folder to hold class handouts- paper                       pens/pencils                      

 

Classroom Rules:

• Be respectful
• Be on time
• Be prepared to work
• Stay on Task
• Per Federal OSHA regulations: NO EATING OR DRINKING IN CLASS!!!!!!

 

Cell phones in the classroom:  Upon entrance into the classroom all students will be required to store their cell phones in their assigned slots every class day. 

 

Hall/Restroom Passes:

The MHS hall pass system will be followed as well as the 10/10 rule.

 

Grading Policy:  Tests, projects and quizzes are used to determine if you have a true understanding of specific objectives.  Homework may not be assigned each night, but students are expected to spend time reading over activities/articles, learning new terminology, studying diagrams, etc.  

Minor: 30% (Quizzes, mini projects, Classwork)

Major: 70% (Tests, Major Projects)

Final Grade Calculations:

                        1st semester = 40%             2nd semester = 40%                Final Exam = 20%

 

Late Work Policy: Late work needs to be turned in by the date of the unit assessment (Test/Project). Classwork is NOT subject to the late work policy.

 

Retest/Remediation Policy:  Optional quarter test/alternate assignment will be available to replace lower test/major project grades taken within that quarter. 

 

Absence/Make-Up work:

It is the student’s responsibility to make up missed work in compliance with the WCPSS handbook. Look for the absence notebook to find your name and guidance.

 

Course Syllabus:

The Sky and Astronomy Basics

Sun, Moon and Earth

The Solar System

Asteroids, Comets and Meteors

Constellations and Life Cycle of Stars

Nebulae and Galaxies

 

Millbrook Science Department requires all students enrolled in a science course to pay a $5.00 lab fee.  This fee will be used to purchase materials and supplies needed to engage students in inquiry-based learning such as chemicals, gloves, project materials.  Please pay this fee on OSP no later than Sept. 30th so that we can place orders for supplies as soon as possible. 

 

Teacher Wish List: Rolls of paper towel, tissues, hand sanitizer, scotch tape, colored pencils, washable markers

 

 

 

Please sign and return the attached sheet indicating that you have viewed this syllabus and return it to me.  It is imperative that I have your correct contact information, so that I can be in contact with you throughout the year. If you have an email address, please include it in the box. Email will be the easiest and quickest way for you to contact me and result in the promptest response.  I will respond back to your concerns within 48 hours of your email.  Thank you so much for your cooperation and support, I am looking forward to a great year.            

Sincerely,

Dr. Lisa Siegerman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please complete the following information and read over the safety contract and return by September 7, 2018.

 

Parent Contact Information

Student Name: ___________________________________________-

 

Astronomy Class Period: 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B

 

Parent or Guardian Name(s): __________________________________________________________

 

Parent (s) email: _________________________________________________________________________

           

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Parent (s) Phone #: _______________________________________________________________________

 

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Any medical conditions which I should be made aware of? _________________________________

 

 

Does your child have internet access at home?  Yes or No

 

I have read and understand all of the information provided by the course syllabus. 

 

 

Student Signature: _____________________________________

 

 

Parent Signature: ______________________________________