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  Classwork is based on science processing skills constructed through labs and investigations.

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

8 th Grade Accelerated Science  Earth Science  Space Science  Chemistry  Physics  Life Science  Health

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

7 th 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...

8 th 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...

5 x 5 Quad Notebooks (YOU NEED THE 1 ST 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

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

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 %

Questions or need to contact me?  (BEST way to  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)  Note that I will not be available to respond to calls or s during class. I will try to respond to you within 24 hours.  Set up an appointment before or after school

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