Location: Rocklin
Day & Time: Thursday 1:45-2:55
Grade: 7th-9th
Mentor: Anne Marzo, M.A., Speech-Language Pathology
Email: Batch5@Hughes.net
 
In this course, students will gain knowledge and confidence in the three core areas of science: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Students will discover how these disciplines are interrelated and applicable to other sciences such as Biochemistry, Anatomy, Meteorology, Psychology, Engineering, Aviation, and Linguistics.
 
Instruction will incorporate notetaking skills, vocabulary development, scientific measurement (standard and metric), mathematical computation and formulas, critical interpretation of data, the Scientific Method, and logical reasoning/questioning. Content is geared toward all levels of middle-school learners, with optional challenges and opportunities for extended learning.
 
Students will learn via class lectures, discussions, videos, readings, meaningful homework, weekly quizzes, fun in-class activities, and guest speakers. To maximize learning, concepts will be reinforced with spiral review throughout the year. This challenging, but enjoyable, class will pay off with lifelong learning skills!
 
PLEASE PURCHASE AND BRING TO CLASS:
Help Your Kids With Science: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Guide by D. Kindersley (2012) ($16)
Notebook (College-Ruled)
3-Ring Binder for handouts and assignments
Pen or pencil
 
Additional short readings & assignments will be provided in class (you do NOT need to purchase these):
 
Essential Practice for Key Science Concepts: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (Carson Dellosa Education)
Science Essentials and Exploration: Biology, Chemistry, and Physical Science (Steck-Vaughn)
 
All classes are full-year classes. Students enrolled in a Fall Semester class will automatically enroll for the Spring Semester in December to ensure their place in the class. Pricing is per semester.