Essential Elements of Science Foundation for future science courses

Mrs. Caryl Mrs. Craig Mrs. Hamilton Mrs. Hogen 308- Ms. Moore th Grade Science Team You can contact us at:

My website staff/mrcraig/ includes a link to our 9 th grade science page and a calendar of activities and homework assignments. Whenever possible, there is a link to notes and worksheets. staff/mrcraig/

Notebooks Folder or a section in a 3-ring binder to keep their work organized to study for the unit test

Lab Makeup Labs must be made up within a week of the lab.

Lab Makeup Schedule Must arrive before 8:15 am for morning sessions and 3:45 pm for afternoon sessions Tues. morning - Mrs. Hamilton (rm 31) Wed. afternoon - Mrs. Caryl (rm 35) Thu. morning - Mrs. Hogen (rm 36) Thu. afternoon - Mrs. Craig (rm 34)

Unit Tests Given at the end of each unit, every 2 – 4 weeks

Unit Tests Given at the end of each unit, every 2 – 4 weeks Study their notes, review worksheets, labs, and the objectives page

Grades Grades will be written into their planners each Friday.

Grades Grades will be written into their planners each Friday. Grades are based on tests, graded assignments (homework and labs), and classroom effort

Content Areas Astronomy with an emphasis on scientific models

Content Areas Chemistry: atomic theory, what are atoms and how they interact with each other

Content Areas Chemistry: atomic theory, what are atoms and how they interact with each other Closed-toe shoes are a must on lab days

Content Areas Physics: motion and transfer of energy using roller coasters (key algebra concepts are utilized)

Content Areas Physics: motion and transfer of energy using roller coasters (key algebra concepts are utilized) Having their own calculator will help them complete their assignments. During class, they are not allowed to use their cell phones as calculators.