My teaching philosophy can be summed up in four words:
1. READ
2. WRITE
3. THINK
4. DO
I believe that if students are doing these four things everyday, true understanding will take place. And, most important, students will develop a love for learning.
In this class we will explore the world of physical science. Our main focus will be on the interactions between matter and energy. From chemical reactions to universal gravitation, students will investigate the way the world works.
The first half of the year is all about chemistry, while the second half focuses on physics. I've designed this class around essential questions that will guide your student through the field of physical science. For those keeping track, these EQs are tied to the Next Generation Science Standards.
Here is list of the essential questions that we will examine throughout the year:
EQ 1: What is physical science?
EQ 2: What is matter?
EQ 3: What are the states of matter?
EQ 4: What is the periodic table of the elements?
EQ 5: What are chemical reactions?
EQ 6: What is energy?
EQ 7: What is motion?
EQ 8: What are waves?
See Class Handouts for links to my class handouts, notes, and articles.
SCHEDULE:
1st Hour 8:00 - 8:46 Plan period
2nd Hour 8:49 - 9:35 Science
3rd Hour 9:38 - 10:24 Honors Science
4th Hour 10:27 - 10:57 Lunch
11:00 - 11:13 Advisory
5th Hour 11:16 - 12:02 Honors Science
6th Hour 12:05 - 12:51 Science
7th Hour 12:54 - 1:40 Science
8th Hour 1:43 - 2:29 Science
2:32 - 2:45 Study Hall
GRADES:
A student's grade is calculated as the total of these three categories:
1/3 Class assignments
1/3 Homework
1/3 Tests
GRADING SCALE:
A+ 97-100%
A 93-96%
A- 90-92%
B+ 87-89%
B 83-86%
B- 80-82%
C+ 77-79%
C 73-76%
C- 70-72%
D+ 67-69%
D 63-66%
D- 60-62%
F 0-59%
