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Earth
Science 1 Classes
As the term progresses, we will be studying: Observations, density, and the changing
environment; mapping earth, latitude and longitude; topographic maps, changes in elevation and profiles; earth's dynamic crust
and interior, earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics; rocks, minerals and the rock cycle; the water cycle and its connection
to the rock cycle, erosion and deposition; and landscape development. Topics from our review book are: 1, 2, 12, 11, 8, 9,
10, 14.
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Earth
Science 2 classes
As the term progresses, we will be studying: the geologic history of the earth,
index fossils and evoulution of life; energy changes and transfer, and energy from the sun; insolation and the seasons; weather
and climate, and the relationship to the water cycle; motions of the earth, moon and stars, age of the universe, tides, eclipses,
and orbital motion. Topics from our review book, in this order are: 13, 5, 6, 7, 8, 3, 4.
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Digital
Destinations in Science - Elective DDIS is a project-based learning course in which
students will research a variety of destinations and report their information to the class through the use of technology.
Students will be asigned both group and individual projects to complete. A connection between the destination and science
must be made by the learner. As an example, a destination of Hiroshima could produce a variety of information being reported
from the physics behind the atom bomb to the biology of radiation sickness, to the long-term effects of exposure to radiation.
Students will be encouraged to research areas of personal interest and report their findings to the class using powerpoint,
movies, graphic novels or by any other technical means. Grades are based on: Projects, Exams, Tests - 40% Class Participation - 40% Written
Work - 20% . Introduction
to Physics - Elective
Our course of study will progress as follows: measurement and mathematics; the study
of motion and forces (mechanics); energy; electricity and magnetism; waves; modern physics. Topics from our review book in
this order are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Grades are based on:
Exams, Tests, and quizzes - 40%
Class
Participation - 50%
Homework - value-added at 10%
Class participation makes up the bulk of your grade,
and there is no way to make up classs participation if you are absent. Be in class everyday!
TUTORING
Queens Academy High Students - free tutoring is available during school hours: 7:40 - 8:40 am, lunch, and
after school most days. Anyone else - affordable rates, by appointment
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All
Classes
Full Period Exams are given every 3 weeks. Your exams will be graded and passed back the day
following the administration of the exam. At that time I will have your current progress reports printed and I will be passing
those out as well. This will allow you to see what your current grade is, what, if any, assignments you may be missing.
It is up to you to complete missing assignments. Your education is your responsibility.
Homework
Homework is an esential part of any learning
plan. You learn by doing and homework is the practice of doing.
Be prepared to put homework answers on the board
on the day they are due. We may not always go over the homework every day, but "I didn't do it" is not an excuse
that will fly in my classes. If you didn't do it at home, you can do it at the board right now!
Regents
classes
Grades are based on:
Exams, tests, and quizzes - 35%
Class participation - 35%
Homework - value added at 10%
Lab exercises - 20%
Class participation makes up a huge portion of
your grade. You cannot participate if you are absent, and there is no way to make this up. Be in class everyday!
DONATIONS
You can help make a difference in the life of a child by helping to fund essential learning needs. Please go
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| Roatan, Honduras |
Based on your observation of this photo, is this location
experiencing a high or low pressure day? What is your evidence?
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| Mount Norquay, Banff, Alberta. The steepest, straight-down skiing I've evr done! |
As I move down this hill what is happening to my potential and kinetic energy levels?
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