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Accelerated Science

Accelerated Science. Mrs. Kelli Taylor Room B101. What is Accelerated Science? . This is a rigorous course blending content from current level material to upper level content. Purpose: Prepare students for advanced high school courses

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Accelerated Science

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  1. Accelerated Science Mrs. Kelli Taylor Room B101

  2. What is Accelerated Science? • This is a rigorous course blending content from current level material to upper level content. • Purpose: Prepare students for advanced high school courses • Classwork is based on science processing skills constructed through labs and investigations.

  3. 7th Grade Accelerated Content • Earth Systems = 6 weeks • Chemistry = 6 weeks • Physics = 6 weeks • Solar System = 5 weeks • Life Science = 11 weeks • Health = 3 weeks

  4. 8th Grade Accelerated Science • Earth Science • Space Science • Chemistry • Physics • Life Science • Health

  5. Science Fair • All students participate & present • Valued as test score equivalent • The project addresses scientific inquiry skills (37% of the AIMS test) • For ideas or questions, see my website under the “Science Fair” tab

  6. 7th Required Class Materials • 1 composition notebooks • 5 x 5 Quad / graph • Regular notebook • 2 sheet protectors • Black pens • Ruler • Scientific calculator • Dry erase marker • Other • Pencils, erasers, pens, loose leaf paper, highlighters...

  7. 8th Required Class Materials • 1 composition notebooks • 5 x 5 Quad / graph • Loose leaf paper • Binder dividers • Black pens • Ruler • Scientific calculator • Dry erase marker • Other • Pencils, erasers, pens, loose leaf paper, highlighters...

  8. 5 x 5 Quad Notebooks (YOU NEED THE 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL) • Sold at a lower price through the science department while they last • Go to Mrs. Lowe’s room in A104 • 5x5 quad = $1

  9. Textbook • Pearson Prentice Hall • Checked out through the school • Used for readings and studying • Online accessibility available…to come

  10. Syllabus: Need to Know Items • College Prep Course • Content is accelerated • Grading reflects high school grading • Students accountable for absences/missing work • Studying outside of class is expected • Classwork/Homework: 10 point scale however is not calculated in grade • Used to measure understanding • Labs & Projects 40% of quarter grade • Comprehensive Quizzes & Tests 60% of quarter grade • Semester Grade: • Quarter 1/3 = 40% • Quarter 2/4 = 40% • Semester Exam = 20 %

  11. Questions or need to contact me? • Email Taylor.Kelli@cusd80.com(BEST way to contact) • Go to website for class blog & links • Attend SUCCESS time (schedule before) • Tutoring is Tuesday after school • Parent Connections links available on my website & school • Register for School Wires & Infinite Campus • You may receive Push notifications when the gradebook is updated if you are signed up • Call the school ((480) 424-8039 • Note that I will not be available to respond to calls or emails during class. I will try to respond to you within 24 hours. • Set up an appointment before or after school

  12. Citations • http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=114300 • http://easyfastlearn.com/chemistry/ • http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pitching_motion.jpg • http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/GIC/2013/10/30-SecondSolarSystem.html • http://www.peripheralarbor.com/gallery/v/CG+Art/Butterfly/ButterflyRender11.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=2 • http://gcrh.igearup.com/ • http://imagineschoolslakewoodranch.sharpschool.com/parents/s_c_i_e_n_c_e_f_a_i_r_i_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n • http://www.survivingateacherssalary.com/hot-composition-books-and-1-subject-notebooks-10/ • http://www.shopbecker.com/school-and-office-supplies/student-folders/_/economy-e-z-2-pocket-folders/b • http://www.c-lineproducts.com/qp5396-3-ring-binder.html • http://www.raisingarizonakids.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fn_school_supplies1.jpg

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