SCIENCE UNITS OF STUDY

Scientific Skills and Inquiry
Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency
Classification of Organisms
Body Systems
Genetics
Fluids
Water Systems
Illinois Nature

 

MIDNIGHT RIDER'S SCIENCE MISSION

The goal of this science class is to impart knowledge
about various science topics.  It is my personal goal
that students will gain an appreciation of the science occurring all around them, while enjoying the experience.

A Hotlist of Energy

Biomes of the World

Inventor Sites

Card Tower Building

Playing Mad Scientist

TECHNIQUES USED TO MEET MISSION

Hands-on laboratory activities
Whole class discussions
Scientific research
Exploratory opportunities of science concepts
Open-ended response questions to promote more in-depth thinking as opposed to rote memorization

 

TIPS FOR SCIENCE SUCCESS

Listen in class and participate!
Complete work ON TIME!
Read over notes each evening
Fill in Agenda and be organized
Explain notes and topics to yourself in your mirror!
Teach your pets and siblings about science!
Come in for help – arrange a time to meet with me.
Keep your eyes open – science is all over the place!!

 

GRADING POLICY

Full credit to on time assignments done correctly.
Partial credit to late assignments.
All assignments not completed on time will require
      an after school "study session" (i.e., detention)
      with me to complete the assignment.

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