Syllabus - Aice Marine Science
Syllabus - Aice Marine Science
(AS Level)
Mrs. Dhond
Mira.Dhond@palmbeachschools.org
Course Description
Welcome to AICE Marine Science! In this class we will explore the oceans and the physical properties that
make them such a fantastic habitat for marine life. We will use a variety of teaching tools including technology,
labs, projects, and papers to facilitate our learning process. Together we will foster a productive classroom by
creating a positive and collaborative learning environment in which we treat each other with respect.
Technology Policy
Students will be provided with Chromebooks to utilize during class time when needed. For that reason, many
of the assignments in AICE Marine Science this year will be submitted digitally through our online Google
Classroom. The Chromebooks are to be treated carefully and with respect. They are for school-based
assignments and research only - no gaming is permitted. Much of the class will revolve around collaborative
learning utilizing the chromebooks, so it is expected that students will display exceptional digital citizenship at
all times. As we will have access to these computers every day, cell phone use and charging will not be
permitted in class. On occasion, as determined by the teacher, students will be permitted to listen to music on
their phones.
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Student Expectations
● You will be respectful of your fellow classmates, your teacher, and materials provided by the school.
● You will come to class prepared to learn and ready to be productive.
● You will practice academic honesty at all times and meet all deadlines.
Classroom Policies
● If you are late, please enter quietly and check-in with the teacher.
● No food, drinks, or gum allowed in class. Water in a resealable container is acceptable, however, the
container must be put away when not drinking due to technology present in the lab.
● Safety first. See your copy of the lab safety contract for more details.
● If you are absent, copies of all assignments and notes will be in the make-up folder in class in Google
classroom. You are responsible for any assignments missed. Any lab or test make-ups should be
scheduled by you, the student, on the day you return back to school. Please wait until group work so that
instructional time can be devoted to the whole class.
● Interactive notebooks (INB) will be collected and graded before each test. They are due at the START of
the class period on the day of the test.
Grading Policy
The aim of this course is to prepare you for the Cambridge Marine Science exam in April 2019.
Interactive Notebook (INB) 10% Minor Assignments 30% Major Assignments 60%
If you would like information on AICE courses & to see the full Cambridge Syllabus go to:
http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-advanced/cambridge-aice-diploma/
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Late Assignments
Students are expected to submit assignments on or before the designated deadlines. Paper assignments are
due at the beginning of the class period. Online assignments are due by 11:59PM. It is the student’s
responsibility to manage their time in order to meet their deadlines. To better support students’ efforts in
meeting deadlines, I will:
- announce deadlines when giving the assignment;
- post deadlines in class, on the class website, and in Google classroom
- provide sufficient time for students to complete assignments based on my professional judgment.
If assignments are not submitted by the due date given, students cannot expect feedback in time to help
support their success on subsequent assessments.
Classroom Safety
Please read and sign the Lab Safety handout, so that you may participate in classroom labs.