INTEGRATED  SCIENCE  II  COURSE  GUIDELINES  
Mrs. Sprague    2009-2010

Grading:
Homework/classwork - 10%
Participation               - 10%
Notebook                   - 10%
MLR responses         - 20%
Labs/projects             - 20%
Tests                          - 30%

Homework/classwork - Homework is due the next class period, unless stated otherwise. Generally, late work is not accepted and is graded at my discretion.

Participation - Your participation in class is important and will enhance your overall experience in IS 2. There are many ways to participate, such as coming prepared, class discussions, group work and paying attention.

Notebook - A three ring binder is required for this class. You will also need dividers. Keeping an up to date and organized notebook is an important educational skill. Please refer to the handout for specific guidelines and grading.

MLR Responses - The Maine Learning Results for science are the standards that the state requires all students to be proficient in. The curriculum is built around the MLRs and supports them. A written response to individual MLRs will be required from time to time. They will be scored on content and mechanics using a rubric MLRs are posted on the classroom website.

Labs/Projects - There will be one to two long term investigative projects culminating with a formal report during the first semester. Laboratory exercises will be performed during the second semester. They will also culminate with a formal report. Generally, a week is given after the lab or project is performed to write the report. THEREFORE, NO LATE REPORTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please refer to the lab report rubric and scoring guide.

Tests - Tests are usually a combination of multiple choice and short answer. It is important to prepare for them and practice good study skills.