1. Clayton High School 8-30-2011 Jennifer Adams (314) 854-6760

2.  8th year at CHS  Physics BS from UMR and finishing MSEd at Webster this year  2 children in the district

3.  Goals and Expectations:  Active engagement with daily active learning activities.  Carefully completing all assignments on time and reading assigned handouts.  Time on task.  Attendance.  Respect for diverse talents and ways of learning.

4.  Be respectful.  Be responsible.  Follow directions.  Be punctual.  Be organized.  Be a self-starter.  Be prepared.

5.  The Sky - Basic Concepts  The Sun and its Path on the Sky  The Moon and its Phases  Early Astronomers  Newton and Gravity and Newton's Laws of Motion  The Contents of our Solar System  Observed properties of our Solar System  The Inner Planets  The Outer Planets  Moons of the planets - and beyond  Small Bodies and Comets  The Sun  Formation of the solar system  Stars  Stellar Evolution

6.  Please fill out “ Did you know...?”  Student  Name  Number  Best time to call  Email  Something about your child I might not already know

7. To Ensure Success Engage and invest Turn in assignments on time (20% penalty) Make corrections in and out of class Get help immediately Find a common time to work with teacher(s), lab partner(s), friends: after lab, during lunch, before or after school Please email me at: adams@clayton.k12.mo.usadams@clayton.k12.mo.us class website: claytonphysics.net.