This year, we have CONSUMABLE texts which will belong to students. It will be used almost every day as there are student assignments and activities within. I strongly recommend having the students leave their textbooks in class to avoid purchasing a new one if its lost. Holt Fusion LIFE Science Holt Fusion Life Science can be accessed online at at the website, and at Students can access online tutorials through the student portal of B.E.E.P, available on the Falcon Cove website. The modules provide self-assessing opportunities in science (and other subject areas).

Science grades will be entered into one of four categories : Tests/Quizzes – 45% of total grade all year Homework – 10% of total grade Class work – 20% of total grade Labs/Projects – 25% of total grade Science Fair falls under this category; it is worth 25% of the 2 nd quarter grade.

Long-Term:  to prepare them for a changing society by teaching them how to be problem solvers and process skills, which will serve them well always, and to interest them in careers in Science Short Term:  to create an enriching environment using a wide variety of instructional strategies to help students achieve success and enjoy learning  to provide them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to be successful with their own goals as well as the state’s learning goals  to prepare them for the rigors of the sciences in high school, college, and beyond

 Students must maintain a project Journal, which must be a hard- covered, bound notebook detailing every single thing done, and which contains all the information (INCLUDING RESEARCH) pertaining to completion of the project. This will be in place of the “Research Paper” and will be part of the student’s SF grade; the other part being the Science Board Presentation.  All information on how to complete the project can be found under the science department link on our school's website and students will be given weekly instruction on how to prepare the specific parts.  Students, START looking for an idea that interests you!  (Think of cause and effect : how does this affect that ?)

 UNIT 1: The Nature of Science (5 Lessons)  UNIT 2: The Cell (6 Lessons)  UNIT 3: Human Body Systems (6 Lessons)  UNIT 4: Immunity and Disease (2 Lessons)  UNIT 5: Life Over Time (2 Lessons)  UNIT 6: Reproduction and Heredity (5 L)  UNIT 7: DNA and Modern Genetics (2 L)  UNIT 8: Ecology (4 Lessons)  UNIT 9: Cycling of Matter and Energy (2 L)

 Respect the thoughts and feelings of others.  Be kind and use kind words to discuss differences of opinion.  Cooperate with others and do what is expected of you.  Be helpful, be gentle, and be polite.  Strive each day to be the best person possible.  Care about others and their feelings.  Take turns, be fair, and share.  Listen to what others have to say and give encouragement.  Be tolerant of our differences

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