Header includes Dr. Nermine Ismail American School High School Department Grade Scholastic year (2008/2009)

Course Title Course Title Grade Level Grade Level Elective/Required Elective/Required Length/Credits Length/CreditsExample: Course Title: Environmental Science Grade Level: 12 Elective/Required: Elective Length/Credits: 1 year/ 1 credits

Okaaaaaaaay what else should we do I. Course Description: Example: Example: Environmental Science is a college preparatory course designed for students with an interest in agriculture, science, and biotechnology. This course is designed to give an understanding and an appreciation for our role in sustaining the environment that we live in. The inclusion of laboratory and field activities helps to further demonstrate the “real world" problems we are facing in the environment everyday.

II. Instructional Materials Such as text books, CD’s web sites, supplementary sheets …etc. Example: Example: Environmental Science; Holt, Rinehart, and Winston Sheets that will be provided by the teacher Biology text book Earth science book

III. Course Outline Example: Example: Unit 1 Environmental Science 1 Science and the Environment 2 Tools of Environmental Science 3 The Dynamic Earth Unit 2 Ecology 4 The Organization of Life 5 How Ecosystems Work 6 Biomes 7 Aquatic Ecosystems Unit 3 Populations 8 Understanding Populations 9 The Human Population 10 Biodiversity Unit 4 Water, Air, and Land 11 Water 12 Air 13 Atmosphere and Climate Change 14 Land 15 Food and Agriculture Unit 5 Mineral and Energy Resources 16 Mining and Mineral Resources 17 Nonrenewable Energy 18 Renewable Energy 19 Waste Unit 6 Our Health and Our Future 20 The Environment and Human Health 21 Economics, Policy, and the Future Extension Activities  Characteristics of Starch-based Biodegradable Polymers  Land fill in a Jar  Consumer Awareness on Products Made From Recycled Materials  Debate: Recycling of Waste

IV. Expectations for Student Learning (Objectives) Example Example They should be SMART A simple acronym used to set objectives is called SMART objectives. SMART stands for: 1. Specific – Objectives should specify what they want to achieve. 2. Measurable – You should be able to measure whether you are meeting the objectives or not. 3. Achievable - Are the objectives you set, achievable and attainable? 4. Realistic – Can you realistically achieve the objectives with the resources you have? 5. Timed – When do you want to achieve the set objectives?

Examples of Objectives To let the student after the period-quarter – term semester or course be able to:  Solve………..  Draw ……….  Compare between ……….. & ……………….  Etc……..

IV. Evaluations and Assessment A. Assignments 1- Students will be responsible for completing a variety of assignments as determined by the instructor. Possible assignments include: 1. Term Papers 2. Speeches 3. Lab activities 4. Record keeping problem 5. Class work B. Testing 1. Students will be given objective tests on a regular basis. Tests will require students to retain, interpret, and apply ideas and information taught in each unit. 2. Students will participate in regular lab activities which reinforce ideas and information conveyed by the instructor. 3. Students will be given a comprehensive exam. C. SOEP and Record Book 1. A Supervised Occupational Experience Program or project is an organized agricultural activity conducted outside of class time with supervision from one of the Agriculture instructors. 2. Hours, inventory and/or money earned must be recorded in a California Agricultural Education Record Book. D. FFA Activity Involvement 1. Students will be required to participate in a variety of FFA activities. VII. Grading Policy: 2. Potential Activities include: Speaking contests, leadership development Example

VII. Grading Policy workshops, community service, and a variety of other opportunities. Completion of assigned projects & any other involvement 90 – 100% = A 80 – 89% = B 70 – 79% = C 60 – 69% = D 0 – 59% = F Just an example and the exact figures is determined by school

The format requested for distribution of the syllabus The following is the format as requested by CITA Simply 4 columns table as follows: Month Week Standard Indictors N.B Notice that you will deliver another copy without dating (the 1 st 2 columns). MonthWeekStandardIndictors

Good Luck …… I hope!! Your objectives should be classified into standards. Your standards should be classified into indicators. Dates are used for your school organization (they are not requested by CITA. Before …….. After ………