Accelerated Science

Mrs. Kelli TaylorRoom 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.

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

8th 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

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...

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...

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

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?

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

Citations

http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=114300

http://easyfastlearn.com/chemistry/

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http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/GIC/2013/10/30-SecondSolarSystem.html

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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/

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