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Cluster 7-4 Science
Miss Chilivetis
713-295-5240 ext. 365
Welcome to Ms. Chili's Science class! Be prepared for a fun-filled year of hands-on learning experiences and a chance to explore the vast world of Science. Together, we will work hard to achieve our personal and class goals as well as make a commitment to find how Science is relevant and important in our lives.
During this academic year, students will encounter a vast array of experiences to enhance their education growth and well-being. Students shall learn to become analytical thinkers, as well as critical thinkers and apply previous knowledge to solve problems. They will also begin to enhance their skills of prediction to look in depth to future problems and ways to change unfavorable trends in the environment and their surrounding.
I am so excited about the 2010-2011 school and cannot wait to enjoy the amazing world of Science together!
Supply List- These must be brought to class each day*
- Composition book (2)- just for Science class, one for each semester *
- Pencils (preferred) and pens*
- Glue sticks
- Colored pencils
- Agenda*
Interactive Notebook (INB)
Each student will be responsible for a composition notebook that will contain all class content and assignments. The INB will be set up the second week of school and the student is responsible for the notebook for the duration of the school year. If the INB is ever lost, the student must come in and create a new INB. Notebook checks will be done each six weeks to ensure students are completing assignments as well as staying organized and following directions.
Weekly Objectives: September 7th- September 16th
Differentiate between the three types of variables and identify each in given scenerios.
Dinguish between observation versus inference and provide examples of each.
Demonstrate knowledge of lab safety procedures, scientific inquiry, and variables.
Comprehend and explain force and motion terms such as balanced force, unbalanced force, inertia, and gravity.
Tutorials
Tuesday afternoon from 3:45pm-4:30pm, Wednesday morning from 8:00am-8:35am, or by appointment.
Science department tutorials are held Tuesday morning with Mrs. Rogers, Tuesday after school with Ms. Chili, Thursday morning with Mr. Buis, and Thursday after school with Ms. Harper. Students may come to any of these tutorial times even if the student does not have that teacher.
Please come see me if you ever are struggling or would like more help understanding any concepts.
'Science in Your World' article: Due each six weeks (5th and 8th Periods only)
Science in Your World assignment and outline
1st six weeks: September 14th, Tuesday
2nd six weeks:
3rd six weeks:
Classroom Guidelines and Lab Safety Contract
Helpful links
www.sciencedaily.com (Great place to find Science articles on all sorts of topics)
http://whyfiles.org (Another great place to find out about current Science subjects and helpful articles)
Classroom Guidelines and Procedures
This is the syllabus for the class and includes all policies and procedures as well as a supply list.
This lab safety contract must be signed and returned to Ms. Chili before the student can participate in any lab activities.
