EME6417: Module 10 Completed Syllabus with Course Description By: Lauren Krueger

Teacher Information:
My name is Lauren Krueger and I will be your teacher for this course. I have been teaching
Elementary school for eight years. I am certified to teach grades K-6 and ESOL students in
grades K-12.
Contact Information:
If you need to reach me at any time during this course I am available via email at
lauren_krueger@scps.k12.fl.us. You may also call me between the hours of 8am-8pm at (555-
555-5555). I am also available to meet you in person via appointment as well as by Skype
(username) and Google Hangouts (username) by appointment. If you would like to meet
with me in person or online please call or email me to set up an appointment.


FIFTH GRADE SCIENCE
SYLLABUS
VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VIRTUAL SCHOOL
TEACHER: LAUREN KRUEGER
OFFICE PHONE: (555-555-5555), WORK FAX (444-444-4444)
EMAIL: Lauren_Krueger@scps.k12.fl.us

Course Description and Goal:
This course is an online fifth grade General Science course based on the Next Generation
Science Standards of Florida. Students will be expected to complete modules, written
assignments, participate in discussions, and collaborate in groups, as well as complete
benchmark assessments at the end of each lesson, and complete end-of-unit assessments. At
the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of general
science principles.
Prerequisites:
Students will need access to a computer, the Internet and a printer for a minimum of 5-7 hours
a week for this Fifth Grade General Science course.
Required Materials:
Textbook Required:
You are required to use the Florida ScienceFusion textbook by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This
textbook should have been mailed to you prior to beginning the course. If it was not mailed to
you please contact the teacher. The exact edition that we will be using is:
Houghton Mifflin Hartcourt. (2012). Florida ScienceFusion: grade 5. Orlando, FL: Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt
Technology Requirements:
You will need a computer, Internet access, a printer, and a Blackboard account for this course.
You should have been emailed your Blackboard login information prior to beginning this
course. If you are having any difficulties accessing the course, please contact your teacher.
Additional Websites and Articles Required for this Course:
Throughout this course you will need to access the following websites:
BrainPopJr In order to access videos you will need to login using the following:
Username: lakemaryes, Password: brainpop. Please note: the username and password are
ALL LOWERCASE. You will need to login each time you view the videos for each module.
If you have difficulty accessing this website, please contact your teacher.
PodBean During this course you will be required to make several podcasts. In order to do this
you will need to create a PodBean account. Click on the link provided on this syllabus and then
click on Try Podbean for Free at the top right hand side of the webpage. You need to create
a username. Your username must be as follows: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME. You will need to
use your school email address and create a password of a minimum of six characters. Please
note: Capitalization does matter when creating this password. It is recommended that your
write down your username and password and store it in a safe place. If you have any questions
or difficulties creating an account, please contact your teacher.
Google Docs This course requires group collaboration via Google Docs. It is required that you
create a Google Account in order to share information with your classmates. Click on the link
provided on the syllabus and create your account. You will need to write down your Gmail
username and password. Your Google account will allow you to access Gmail, Google Docs,
and Google Hangouts.
Learning Objectives for this Course:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Identify that matter has two fundamental properties: matter takes up space and matter
has mass.
Classify objects and substances by their physical and chemical properties.
Categorize changes that matter can undergo both physically and chemically.
Explain that energy is involved in all physical processes of Science.
Evaluate how energy exists in many forms and can cause a change.
Determine that waves involve a transfer of energy without a transfer of matter.
Analyze how water and sound waves transfer energy through a material.
Evaluate how light waves can travel through a vacuum and matter.
Identify that it takes energy to change the motion of objects.
Compare and contrast energy changes in the form of pushes and pulls.
Explain that some forces act through physical contact, while others act at a distance.
Course Expectations:
It is expected that all students:
Print and review the course syllabus with a parent/guardian.
Logon several times a week (at least three times) and check for course announcements,
emails, and read discussion posts.
Keep up with all readings, assignments, and activities. This is crucial for succeeding in
an online class. Students who keep up with readings and assignments tend to do better
in an online course then those who do not.
Complete all online activities and assessments before 11:59 P.M. EST of the due date.
Review course schedule and deadlines with a parent/guardian at the beginning of each
module.
Be aware that late submissions will result in a lower grade (see Timeliness section)
Students may use informal language (abbreviations and IM type language) when
writing emails. However, formal language (proper grammar and complete sentences) is
required when writing discussion posts and completing assignments. Everything must
be written in each students own words. If students use outside sources to complete an
assignment, the sources must be cited.
Work with other students. You are required to work nicely with others, participate
equally, and communicate effectively with group members.
Use academic integrity by following the academic policies of the district.
Course Overview (Instructional Strategies/Methodology):
1. Modules
Each week a module will be unlocked. Students are expected to read the content
within the module, view any Power Point presentations, read/view any links that are
posted, as well as read the weekly text assigned. All this should be done prior to
completing any assignments or discussion posts for the week. See the schedule for due
dates.
2. Online Assignments
Students are expected to complete 1-2 assignments per module each week. Each
assignment will reflect the content of each module and give students an opportunity to
demonstrate their knowledge acquired during each module. Assignments will be
project-based to ensure that students can demonstrate and apply what they have
learned. These assignments must be written using formal writing (proper grammar,
correct spelling, and complete sentences). Students are expected to view the rubric for
each assignment to determine the expectations of the assignment. All assignments will
be submitted to Turn It In for originality. See the schedule for assignment due dates.
3. Discussion Participation
Students are expected to participate in weekly discussion posts. Students must write a
minimum of 2-3 paragraphs for their initial discussion post. Formal writing (proper
grammar, correct spelling, and complete sentences) is required. Please follow the
discussion rubric to understand the grading criteria for discussion posts. Additionally, it
will be required that each student respond to a minimum of two peer postings.
Responses are to be a minimum of 3 sentences. Formal writing again is required
(proper grammar, correct spelling, complete sentences). Students who respond with
an I agree or I disagree without further elaborating, will not receive full credit. See
the schedule for due dates.
4. Group Collaboration
The course requires group collaboration methods of learning in which students work
together and individually as a group. Each student will engage in synchronous,
asynchronous discussions and activities designed to enhance the learning experience
through discussions, text, web resources, readings, and videos.
5. Quizzes
There will be a quiz at the end of each module. The purpose of the quizzes is for
students to demonstrate that they have read the required readings and understand the
content in each module. The quizzes will be timed. Students will be given 60 minutes
to complete each quiz. Each quiz will have 10 questions. Quizzes are open book,
however students may not work with anyone else or help anyone else during a quiz.
You will have three attempts to take each quiz. Only the highest grade will count. See
schedule for due dates for each quiz.
6. Final Exam
The final exam will be given during the last week of the course. The purpose of the final
exam is for students to measure what they have learned throughout this course. It will
be open book. Again, students are to complete the final exam individually. Students
will be given 3 hours to complete the final exam, and only be given one opportunity to
take the final exam. See schedule for final exam period.
7. Live Lesson Session
At the end of the course you will be required to attend a Live Lesson Session hosted by
your teacher. During this session, your teacher will review important information for
the final exam, as well as answer any questions students may have regarding the final
exam. There will be three sessions for students to choose from to attend. Each session
will be relatively the same. You only have to choose one session to attend, however, if
you want to attend more then one, you may. You will need to sign up for the Live
Lesson using the course calendar. Please make sure to write down the time and date
that you choose to attend. Attendance will be taken so be sure to choose a time that
you will be able to attend.
Online Classroom Format and Procedures:
Schedule: Each week, class begins on a Monday and ends on a Tuesday. Please print and
review the schedule weekly with your parent/guardian.
Announcements Area: This is where you will see important information from your teacher
that may include reminders about assignments, helpful tips about assignments, and class
news.
Modules: Each week you will be assigned a module to complete. Each module will contain the
weeks course content and provide directions for how to complete each assignment, discussion
and/or quiz.
Discussion Area: This is where you can access each modules discussion forum and post your
responses and replies before the due date. There is a forum labeled Student Chat where you
can have casual, non-graded conversations with your peers about the subject matter. The
forum labeled Krueger Questions is where you can ask questions or make comments about
the course and I will respond to them on a bi-weekly basis. Please do not post personal
questions in this area. This is only for questions pertaining to the course.
Assignment Dropbox: This area is where you submit all of your assignments.

Course Requirements:
Each module will include one written assignment, one quiz, and one discussion post
assignment. Each assignment will be graded using an Assignment Rubric (see individual
module for each Assignment Rubric). Additionally, each discussion post will be graded using
the Discussion Post Rubric.
Module 1- Getting Started and Course Introduction: This module contains an introduction to
the course in order for students to familiarize themselves with the online classroom format.
Assignment: No assignment for this module.
Discussion Post: Introduction The purpose of this discussion post is to introduce yourself to
your classmates. It is important that you get to know your classmates in this course as you will
be required to work together in groups at various times throughout the course. In your
discussion post you need to include the following information: your name, where you are from,
why you are taking this online class, any hobbies that you have, and what you want to learn
most in this course. You are required to reply to two students posts. This discussion is worth
10 points. See Discussion Post Rubric for grading guidelines.
Quiz: Syllabus Quiz The purpose of this quiz is to ensure that you have read and understand
the course syllabus and the requirements of this course. This quiz will be worth 20 points. You
will have three attempts to get a 100% on this quiz. See the schedule for due date.
Module 2- Introducing Solids, Liquids and Gasses and Their Properties:
Assignment-Podcast: For this module you will create a podcast discussion about matter. The
purpose of this assignment is to define the three properties of matter, explain the differences
between each property of matter, and discuss the characteristics of each property of matter
including: Mass, Volume, Color, Texture, and Temperature. You will also need to state 3-5 real
world examples of solids, liquids and gases. Follow your script that you made for your
discussion post this week when making your podcast. Your podcast should be 3-5 minutes in
length. Read this article about making a Podcast: http://www.ehow.com/how_2003177_create-
a-podcast.html You will also need to upload your podcast to www.podbean.com and submit
the RSS Feed link to me in the assignment drop box. This assignment will be worth 50 points.
See Assignment Rubric for grading guidelines.
Discussion Post- Podcast Script: For this weeks assignment you will be writing a podcast. For
your discussion post, you will need to write your script for your podcast and post it in the
discussion area. The purpose of this discussion post is to get feedback from your peers about
your script. Your script will need to: identify the three properties of matter, compare and
contrast each propertys characteristics including: mass, volume, color, texture and
temperature. Your script will also need to include three to five real-world examples of each
property of matter. Reply to at least two other peers posts. This discussion is worth 10 points.
See Discussion Post Rubric for grading guidelines.
Quiz: At the end of this module you will be tested on your knowledge of the three properties of
matter and their properties. The quiz will be 10 questions (2 points each) and worth a total of
20 points. You will have three attempts to take this quiz. The quiz will be open book. See the
schedule for due date.
Module 3- Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter:
Assignment-Physical and Chemical Changes Menu: Create a menu in a word document that
includes a minimum of five items. The purpose of this assignment is for students to apply what
they have learned about physical and chemical changes using real world applications, such as
cooking food. For each foods description, include the physical and chemical changes that
occur when making and/or preparing each food. Be sure to include images of each item and
cite your images appropriately. This assignment is worth 50 points. See Assignment Rubric
for grading guidelines.
Discussion Post- Class Email: Recall a time that you cooked or baked something. Write an
email to the class discussing what you cooked and the physical and chemical changes that
occurred while you were cooking. The purpose of this discussion post is to apply your
knowledge learned about physical and chemical changes using a real life experience. Respond
to 2 students posts. This discussion is worth 10 points. See Discussion Post Rubric for grading
guidelines.
Quiz: At the end of this module you will be tested on your knowledge of the physical and
chemical changes in matter. The quiz will be 10 questions (2 points each) and worth a total of
20 points. You will have three attempts to take this quiz. The quiz will be open book. See the
schedule for due date.


Module 4- How Temperature Can Change Matter:
Assignment-Google Document Collaboration: The purpose of this assignment is to have
students work together to categorize changes in matter caused by temperature changes.
Students will be assigned to a group of 3 students. Each group will create a T-Chart for
Physical vs. Chemical Changes Affected by Temperature. In order for students to gather
pictures, they will create a Pinterest account and share their photos with the class. Students
will be expected to follow their own group members. It will not be required to follow
classmates not assigned to their group, but the choice will be optional. Students will need to
notify their teacher of their Pinterest account so the instructor can also follow them on
Pinterest. The T-Chart created in Google Docs needs to contain a minimum of six images
found via Pinterest. Each image is to place in each category that illustrates a physical or
chemical change by temperature (physical example: an image of a marshmallow roasting over
an open flame, chemical example: a nail rusting). Together the group will write 1-2 paragraphs
under your T-Chart explaining which images you placed in each category. You will also need to
include documentation of when each group met. This assignment is worth 50 points. See
Assignment Rubric for grading guidelines.
Discussion Post-Changes in Balloon Matter: The purpose of this discussion post is to problem
solve using the knowledge you have gained about temperate changes and its affect on matter.
Given the following scenario, write a 1-3 paragraph discussion post: You want to have a water
balloon fight with you friends. One of your friends suggests that if you put sugar and yeast into
the balloons, the chemical reaction might make the balloons bigger. You decide to fill the
balloons with different temperatures of water to see if that will help the balloons expand.
Some of your balloons are filled with hot water, some ice water, and some room-temperature
water. Discuss how the three temperature changes might affect the balloons matter. Reply
to two students posts. This discussion is worth 10 points. See Discussion Post Rubric for
grading guidelines.
Quiz: At the end of this module you will be tested on your knowledge of how temperature can
change matter. The quiz will be 10 questions (2 points each) and worth a total of 20 points.
You will have three attempts to take this quiz. The quiz will be open book. See the schedule
for due date.
Module 5 Mixtures and Solutions:
Assignment-Mixtures and Solutions Brochure: The purpose of this assignment is to identify
mixtures and solutions as we as explain the differences between mixtures and solutions using
real-life applications. Your assignment is as follows: Imagine that you are your family have
decided to take a tropical vacation to an Oceanside resort. Your family would like you to
decide where to go. Create a brochure of a made-up resort in a word processing software or
publishing software (such as Microsoft Publisher). In order to convince your family where to
go, you will need to feature three mixtures and three solutions that the resort has for your to
enjoy (examples, refreshing lemonade, salt water pool etc.). Your brochure will need to
include description about each mixture and solution as well. Lastly, include a paragraph in
which you compare and contrast your mixtures and solutions and state which mixtures can be
dissolved in water. You will need to include images/graphics. This assignment is worth 50
points. See Assignment Rubric for grading guidelines.
Discussion Post-Vitamin Research: Many people take vitamins, minerals and supplements to
stay healthy. The purpose of this discussion is to identify mixtures and solutions in
supplements. Supplements are considered a mixture as they contain a mix of vitamins and
minerals. This week you are to research one supplement label and list the vitamins and
minerals that are mixed together in the supplement. In your discussion post you will need to
document where you found the label on the Internet and take a screen shot of the label. Cite
this appropriately. Add the picture to your discussion. Next, you are then to choose one
vitamin or mineral to research about and write a 3-4-paragraph discussion about what you
learned about that vitamin. Post your label image, ingredients listed in your supplements
mixture, and your vitamin/mineral research in this weeks discussion board. Reply to two
peers posts. This discussion is worth 25 points. See Discussion Post Rubric for grading
guidelines.
Quiz: At the end of this module you will be tested on your knowledge of mixtures and
solutions. The quiz will be 10 questions (2 points each) and worth a total of 20 points. You will
have three attempts to take this quiz. The quiz will be open book. See the schedule for due
date.
Module 6- Energy:
Assignment-Sports and Energy Graphic Organizer: The purpose of this assignment is to apply
your knowledge of energy to the real world. You will need to make a graphic organizer using a
word processing document. You will need to choose a sport that you play/have played or like
to watch. In the center of your graphic organizer, make a circle and place the sport title inside
of the circle. Write the types of energy that are used while playing that sport in boxes around
in the circle connected the boxes with lines to the circle. Each box should also include an
explanation of how that type of energy is used. You will need a minimum of 4 types of energy
(including potential, kinesthetic, and mechanical, as well as specific energies). You also need
to include one image of the sport within your graphic organizer. This assignment is worth 50
points. See Assignment Rubric for grading guidelines.
Discussion Post-Scientist Contributions to Energy: After learning about energy in this module,
the purpose of this discussion post is to identify scientists contributions to energy. Choose
one of the following scientists: Benjamin Franklin, Luigi Galvani, or Alessandro Volta and write
a 2-5-paragraph discussion post about their contributions to energy and science. Reply to two
peers posts. This discussion is worth 25 points. See Discussion Post Rubric for grading
guidelines.
Quiz: At the end of this module you will be tested on your knowledge of energy. The quiz will
be 10 questions (2 points each) and worth a total of 20 points. You will have three attempts to
take this quiz. The quiz will be open book. See the schedule for due date.
Module 7- Changes Energy Can Cause:
Assignment- Recipe Conducted with Thermal Energy: You will need to write a recipe and in the
cooking instructions include a thermal energy cooking process. The purpose of this
assignment is to apply the changes that energy can cause using a real life example. In a word
document include a recipe and a thermal cooking method in the instructions. You will need to
include an image of the finished product, a list of ingredients and step by step instructions on
how to cook your meal using a thermal energy method of cooking (convection, oven,
microwave, toaster etc.) and explain why that method of cooking uses thermal energy. This
assignment is worth 50 points. See Assignment Rubric for grading guidelines.
Discussion Post- Solar Energy Research: The purpose of this discussion post is to research solar
energy. You will need to write a 2-5-paragraph post about what you have learned about solar
energy and why solar energy is important. You will need to write your research in your own
words. Include two links to outside websites that you found about solar energy. Reply to two
peers posts. This discussion is worth 25 points. See Discussion Post Rubric for grading
guidelines.
Quiz: At the end of this module you will be tested on your knowledge of changes that energy
can cause. The quiz will be 10 questions (2 points each) and worth a total of 20 points. You will
have three attempts to take this quiz. The quiz will be open book. See the schedule for due
date.

Module 8- Forces:
Assignment- Weightlessness Report: Weightlessness is a type of force that occurs with zero
gravity. Astronauts experience weightlessness in outer space. If you have ever been on a roller
coaster, you may have experienced this feeling at times throughout the ride. For this
assignment you will write a two page expository paper (using a word processing document)
explaining what weightlessness is, why astronauts experience weightlessness in outer space,
and why you can feel weightlessness on certain amusement park rides. The purpose of this
assignment is to research a force that we do not experience every day. This assignment is
worth 50 points. See Assignment Rubric for grading guidelines.
Discussion Post- Sir Isaac Newtons 3 Laws: Sir Isaac Newton created three laws of physics,
which further define forces. For this discussion post you will define his three laws and
summarize this laws of motion. The purpose of this discussion post is to give you background
knowledge of force and motion. Reply to two other peers postings. This discussion is worth
25 points. See Discussion Post Rubric for grading guidelines.
Quiz: At the end of this module you will be tested on your knowledge of forces. The quiz will be
10 questions (2 points each) and worth a total of 20 points. You will have three attempts to
take this quiz. The quiz will be open book. See the schedule for due date.
Module 9- How Forces Affect Motion:
Assignment-Report of How Forces Affect Motion in Sports: For this assignment you will analyze
the effects force has on motion and sports. You will need to create a word processing
document, which identifies five sports of your choosing. For each sport you will need to
identify the object(s) that change motion in the sport or object(s) that exert force that causes a
change in motion. You will need to include images of forces being exerted for each of your five
sports. Cite images appropriately. This assignment is worth 50 points. See Assignment Rubric
for grading guidelines.
Discussion Post-Forces Affect Motion: Write a paragraph listing how forces affect motion. The
purpose of this discussion post is to help students identify how forces affect motion. Include at
least three examples in your post. Reply to two other peers postings. This discussion is worth
25 points. See Discussion Post Rubric for grading guidelines.
Quiz: At the end of this module you will be tested on your knowledge of how forces affect
motion. The quiz will be 10 questions (2 points each) and worth a total of 20 points. You will
have three attempts to take this quiz. The quiz will be open book. See the schedule for due
date.
Module 10- Balanced and Unbalanced Forces:
Assignment- Balanced and Unbalanced Scientific Method Report: This assignment will require
you to use the scientific method to create a draft of an experiment using balanced and
unbalanced forces. You will need to research ideas of experiments that you could possibly
conduct. The purpose of this assignment is to use the scientific method to predict and identify
balanced and unbalanced forces. For your assignment, you will need to create a word
processing document and include the following scientific method procedures: The Purpose of
the Experiment, Your Hypothesis, The Procedure, Your Predictions of What Will Happen. This
assignment is worth 50 points. See Assignment Rubric for grading guidelines.
Discussion Post- Feedback on Scientific Method Report: You will be posting a summary of your
experiment as your discussion post this week. The purpose of this discussion post is to share
ideas and gain feedback from peers about your experiment. You will need to write a 1-2
paragraph summary of your experiment. Reply to two other peers postings. This discussion is
worth 25 points. See Discussion Post Rubric for grading guidelines.
Quiz: At the end of this module you will be tested on your knowledge of balanced and
unbalanced forces. The quiz will be 10 questions (2 points each) and worth a total of 20 points.
You will have three attempts to take this quiz. The quiz will be open book. See the schedule
for due date.
Module 11- Live Lesson Review and Final Exam:
Assignment: No assignment this week. Instead, you will be required to attend a Live Lesson
session to review for the final exam. During this session, your teacher will review important
information for the final exam, as well as answer any questions students may have regarding
the final exam. There will be three sessions for students to choose from to attend. Each
session will be relatively the same. You only have to choose one session to attend, however, if
you want to attend more then one, you may. You will need to sign up for the Live Lesson using
the course calendar. Please make sure to write down the time and date that you choose to
attend. Attendance will be taken so be sure to choose a time that you will be able to attend.
Discussion Post: No Discussion Post for this module.
Final Exam: The purpose of the final exam is to measure how much you have learned
throughout this course. There will be multiple-choice and include one essay question. The
multiple-choice portion of this exam is worth 200 points. It will contain 50 questions, each
worth 4 points. The essay will be worth 50 points. The total exam grade is worth 250 points
(200 points for the multiple choice portion and 50 points for the essay portion). You will only
be given ONE chance to take this exam. You will have three hours to complete the exam. The
exam is open book. You must complete this exam before 11:59PM on the day it is due. No late
submissions will be accepted. See schedule for dates.

Grading Policy:
Course Grading:
Assignments Points
Online Assignments (45% of your grade) 450
Discussion Participation (10% of your grade) 100
10 quizzes (20 points each, totally 20% of your grade) 200
Final Exam (25% 0f your grade) 250
Total Points 1000

This course has a total of 1000 points and final grades are based on the following scale:
900-1000 = A
800-890 = B
700-790 = C
600-690 = D
Below 599 = F
Note: Mastery of skills is required for this course and assignments may be resubmitted if you
receive a D or an F on an assignment or discussion posting. The final exam cannot be
resubmitted and you must get a grade of a 70 or higher to pass this course. You will also
receive 3 attempts to take each quiz, and only the highest grade will be counted.

Course Schedule:
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL 2014
(Be sure to check the schedule each week subject to change)
Session Topics Due Dates/Assignments
Classes start and Course opens August 11
th

ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM
ON THE DUE DATE UNLESS OTHERWISE
NOTED.
Module 1 Getting Started
and
Introductions
Due Date
Tuesday, August 19
Time Requirement
1-2 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. Module 1
2. Syllabus
Written Assignments
1. Syllabus Quiz
2. Discussion Post: Introductions
Assessment Rubrics
1. Discussion Post Rubric
Module 2 Introducing
Solids, Liquids
and Gases and
Their Properties
Due Date
Tuesday, September 2
Time Requirement
3-5 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. Module 2 and assigned websites
2. ScienceFusion Textbook: Pages 160-178
3. PowerPoint Lecture
Written Assignments
1. Apply your Knowledge: Podcast
Assignment
2. Discussion Post: Podcast Script
3. Module 2 Quiz
Assessment Rubrics
1. Discussion Post Rubric
2. Podcast Rubric
Module 3 Physical and
Chemical
Changes in
Matter
Due Date
Tuesday, September 9
Time Requirement
3-5 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. Module 3 and assigned websites
2. ScienceFusion Textbook: Pages 179-192
3. PowerPoint Lecture
Written Assignments
1. Apply your Knowledge: Physical and
Chemical Changes Menu
2. Discussion Post: Class Email
3. Module 3 Quiz
Assessment Rubrics
1. Discussion Post Rubric
2. Menu Assignment Rubric
Module 4 How
Temperature
Can Change
Matter
Due Date
Tuesday, September 23
Time Requirement
3-5 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. Module 4 and assigned websites
2. ScienceFusion Textbook: Pages 193-200
3. PowerPoint Lecture
Written Assignments
1. Apply your Knowledge: Google Doc
Collaboration
2. Discussion Post: Changes in Balloon
Matter
3. Module 4 Quiz
Assessment Rubrics
1. Discussion Post Rubric
2. Google Doc Collaboration Assignment Rubric
Module 5 Mixtures and
Solutions
Due Date
Tuesday, October 7
Time Requirement
3-5 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. Module 5 and assigned websites
2. ScienceFusion Textbook: Pages 201-212
3. PowerPoint Lecture
Written Assignments
1. Apply your Knowledge: Mixtures and
Solution Brochure
2. Discussion Post: Vitamin Research
3. Module 5 Quiz
Assessment Rubrics
1. Discussion Post Rubric
2. Mixtures and Solutions Brochure Assignment
Rubric
Module 6 Energy Due Date
Tuesday, October 14
Time Requirement
3-5 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. Module 6 and assigned websites
2. ScienceFusion Textbook: Pages 229-244
Written Assignments
1. Apply your Knowledge: Sports and
Energy Graphic Organizer
2. Discussion Post: Scientist Contributions
to Energy Research Post
3. Module 6 Quiz
Assessment Rubrics
1. Discussion Post Rubric
2. Sports and Energy Graphic Organizer Checklist
Module 7 Changes Energy
Can Cause
Due Date
Tuesday, October 28
Time Requirement
3-5 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. Module 7 and assigned websites
2. ScienceFusion Textbook: Pages 245-260
Written Assignments
1. Apply your Knowledge: Recipe
Conducted with Thermal Energy
2. Discussion Post: Solar Energy Research
3. Module 7 Quiz
Assessment Rubrics
1. Discussion Post Rubric
2. Recipe Conducted with Thermal Energy Rubric
Module 8 Forces Due Date
Tuesday, November 4
Time Requirement
3-5 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. Module 8 and assigned websites
2. ScienceFusion Textbook: Pages 305-320
Written Assignments
1. Apply your Knowledge: Weightlessness
Report
2. Discussion Post: Newtons 3 Laws
Discussion
3. Module 8 Quiz
Assessment Rubrics
1. Discussion Post Rubric
2. Weightlessness Report Rubric
Module 9 How Forces
Affect Motion
Due Date
Tuesday, November 18
Time Requirement
3-5 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. Module 9 and assigned websites
2. ScienceFusion Textbook: Pages 321-326
Written Assignments
1. Apply your Knowledge: Report of How
Forces Affect Motion in Sports
2. Discussion Post: Force Affects on
Motion Discussion
3. Module 9 Quiz
Assessment Rubrics
1. Discussion Post Rubric
2. Report of How Force Affects Motion in Sports
Rubric

Thanksgiving
Break
Thanksgiving
Break
November 24-
30
No assignments this week, students are on
break.

Module 10 Balanced and
Unbalanced
Forces
Due Date
Tuesday, December 9
Time Requirement
3-5 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. Module 10 and assigned websites
2. ScienceFusion Textbook: Pages 327-335
Written Assignments
1. Apply your Knowledge: Balance and
Unbalanced Scientific Method Report
2. Discussion Post: Feedback on Scientific
Method Report
3. Module 10 Quiz
Assessment Rubrics
1. Discussion Post Rubric
2. Balanced and Unbalanced Report Rubric
Module 11 Live Lesson
Review and
Final Exam
Due Date
Tuesday, December 16
Time Requirement
3 hours
Reading & Web Assignments
1. There will be no required reading this
week, however you must sign up for a
Live Lesson Session. This is required.
Please sign up using the course calendar.
Written Assignments
1. Apply your Knowledge: Final Exam
Dec 16 no late exceptions
2. Discussion Post: None this week

Course Feedback:
Your teacher will provide a response to emails within one business day (Monday-Friday) of
sending an email or phone call. Students should receive feedback on assignments within 48
hours of submitting their assignment. Quizzes will be graded automatically once submitted.
Timeliness and Late Policy:
All discussion posts and responses must be completed within the week that the discussions are
assigned, and no later then 11:59 P.M. EST. on the day it is due. This includes responding to
peers. All discussion posts and responses are to be submitted within the designated discussion
forum.
Other assignments are due by the date posted and no later then 11:59 P.M. EST. Assignments
will be submitted via the assignment dropbox, unless otherwise noted.
Late assignments will receive a five-point deduction for each day that an
assignment/discussion post is late. An assignment/discussion post is considered late if it is
posted any time after 11:59 P.M EST. of the due date.
Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism:
Students are required to adhere to the districts policy on cheating, bullying/cyber bullying, and
academic dishonesty. Additionally, plagiarism of any kind is not accepted. You will be
required to turn in your assignments to TurnitIn.com which checks for plagiarism. Any student
who is in violation of these any of these acts will face consequences according to the districts
guidelines, located in the student handbook.
Attendance:
This class is a fully online course. Therefore, no face-to-face sessions are required. However,
your teacher will be monitoring remotely when, how long, and how often you access this
course. You are expected to logon at least three times per week, Monday through Friday.
Additionally, as previously mentioned, the Live Lesson Session is required and attendance will
be taken during that session. For more information about the Live Lesson Session review the
Course Overview Section.

Other Resources and References:
Other resources and materials will be provided for you within each module that will help you
complete each module. Students will be required to read and understand any additional
materials that are associated with each module as determined by the teacher. Additionally,
here are a few resources that you may wish to use during this course:
Search Engine- a kid-friendly and safe Google-based search engine
Image Search Engine a kid-friendly and safe image search engine
OWL Purdue a resource for properly citing images and references in APA format