1. Essential Elements of Science Foundation for future science courses

2. Mrs. Caryl 472-8380 macaryl@mpsaz.org Mrs. Craig 472-8378 mrcraig@mpsaz.org Mrs. Hamilton 472-8381 tshamilt@mpsaz.org Mrs. Hogen 308- cthogen@mpsaz.org Ms. Moore 472-8376 mmoore@mpsaz.orgmacaryl@mpsaz.orgmrcraig@mpsaz.orgtshamilt@mpsaz.orgcthogen@mpsaz.org 9th Grade Science Team You can contact us at:

3. My website http://www.mpsaz.org/c3fremon/ 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. http://www.mpsaz.org/c3fremon/ staff/mrcraig/

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

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

6. 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)

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

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

9. Grades Grades will be written into their planners each Friday.

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

11. Content Areas Astronomy with an emphasis on scientific models

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

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

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

15. 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.