Science
Al González
Mr. González' class, Block B (Day 2, 10:40 am - 12:20 pm)
Ms. Missig's class, Block D (Day 2, 10:40 am - 12:20 pm)

Dear parent(s) or guardian(s),

This year is looking to be a great year in science for us. As part of the science curriculum, I want students to be able to read texts, magazines, Internet articles, and encyclopedia articles to gather information and data to do research projects and prepare for lab experiments. Students will be participating in long-term, cooperative group projects and making presentations to show what they are learning. Students will also be creating interactive presentations as well as World Wide Web pages. Students will gain some very valuable skills as they use many different tools to learn about their world scientifically. If you have any expertise in any of the following areas, please contact me about coming in and doing a presentation or helping.

 

I. Course Description/Overview

A. Simple Machines and Motion

1. This unit will cover the basics of physics and how simple machines work.

B. Flight

1. In this unit, students will study the basics of flight and propulsion.

C. Earth Sciences

1. We will review the concepts of watersheds and the water cycle as well as learn about Volcanoes, rocks and minerals, and earthquakes.

D. Microbiology

1. In this unit we will concentrate on the first three kingdoms of living things, Monera, Protista and Fungi. We will learn about bacteria, viruses, simple organisms such as euglena and fungi.

E. Health

1. As part of our study of bacteria and viruses, we will see how that affects us in daily life. In this unit, students will learn about diseases.

F. Environment

1. In this unit we will study ecology along with environmental issues such as pollution and energy. Students will learn about ecosystems and how living things affect each other.

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