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Unit Modules for the Year

Quarter One: Scientific Method, Measurement, Earth/Space Science, Weather

Introduction / Expectations / Getting to Know Each Other
Lab: “Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse: Designing and Using Solar Cookers”
The Sun: The Ultimate Energy Resource
Weather / Climate
Density, buoyancy, temperature, humidity (refer to in Quarter 3 or 4 for Rocketry)

Quarter Two: Ecology, Waves, Energy Resources

Ecology and Human Impact on the Environment
Water Quality and Sources of Pollution
Energy Resources: Renewable / Non-Renewable, Chemical / Physical Change
Waves: Mechanical, EM, Energy travels

Quarter Three: Newton’s Laws of Motion

Three Laws
Car Safety
Speed, Acceleration, Momentum

Quarter Four: Culmination of Year of Study: Motion, Weather, Energy

Rocketry: Applying Weather and Newton’s Laws toward achieving higher apogee
Physical / Chemical Changes

Grading Policies

Grades do not make us who we are, nor do they properly reflect our capabilities. However, to meet the expectations of this school, this district, and education norms in general, I assign grades to student work. Students grades are in student hands. As the teacher, I do my utmost to evaluate work and assign grades based on the skills and knowledge students are required to obtain in that particular course. To aid in this, I do not so much care when students master a skill, only that they do. However, keep in mind that it is not in students' best interests to fall behind. I give lots of feedback during work, and in theory, if a student puts their best effort forward, they will know before it is turned in whether or not it is of passing quality. Tests and quizzes are different, but retakes are always available. I remind that when the quarter ends, it is out of both our hands and time is up.

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