Physics and Chemistry

Fourth Intermediate Class Lebanese Program

Hanan Kaysi Sabra

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2. 5 periods per week

Coefficient:

0.6

Physics

Chemistry

1. Biology

Content of Physics Program:

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Mechanics: Forces, pressure, equilibrium,

interaction, Hooke’s law, Archimedes’ principle …

Electricity: DC and AC voltage, circuits, Ohm’s law,

electric resistance, power and energy…

Optics: Reflection and refraction of light, convex

and concave lenses, formation of images…

Content of Chemistry

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The Atom: Structure, particles, the periodic table,

and chemical bonding.

Electrochemistry: Oxidation and reduction

reactions, voltaic cells, electroplating.

Organic Chemistry: hydrocarbons, alcohols,

esters, synthetic materials.

Environmental Concerns

Our Expectations from our students:

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Work Habits

To maintain complete notes and good organization

To remain focused and engaged during class work

To put in daily work at home, 20-30 minutes

in writing

To take initiative and be self reliant: Ask questions, seek further explanation

How can parents help?

To put in daily work at home, 20-30 minutes

in writing

To take initiative and be self reliant: Ask questions, seek further explanation

Check copybook notes, organization, & sheets in file

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Ensure they are focused on work & managing time

Components of Term Grade:

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Quizzes Lab activities Tests

Challenges Class work Work habits 10%

90%

Up to 3% of grade on language, handwriting & organization

Grading:

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Work habits (10% of the average):

* Readiness: materials, on time…

* Staying engaged & on task

* Assignments, instructions…

More Learning Venues & Sources

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Ministry of Education's

Website:

www.schoolnet.edu.lb

IC’s Moodle. Posting of

extra resources

IC’s Science Fair offers more chances to explore and benefit.

Supplementary Exercise books (Guides) and CDs

More Learning Venues & Sources

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IC’s Moodle. Posting of

extra resources

Handouts Extra exercises Notes sheets

Copies of

Solutions to their tests and quizzes

Previous exams and their solutions

Links to related sites and

webpages

Use Moodle when

there is a need

Finally:

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Thank you

Looking forward to a fruitful school year.

Grading:

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Grading:

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