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Year at a Glance

1st Quarter: Matter and Chemistry

2nd Quarter: Cells, Genetics, and Reproduction


3rd Quarter: Human Body Systems


4th Quarter: Microbes and Food Preservation
  •  Inquiry Skills and the Scientific Method will be practiced all year especially in preparation for the Science Fair.

  • Other long-term projects will include Unit Projects, Case Studies and a culminating Expedition.

  • Field work, experts & technology will be scheduled and utilized throughout the year.

Expectations for class:

1.   Everyone has the right to, and should expect to, learn.

2.   Each individual is worthy of respect.

3.   Classroom orderliness is necessary for an effective classroom.

4.   Hard work is necessary for learning.

Grading Policy:

Classwork and Lab Activities – 15%

Homework – 25%

Formative Assessments (For example, Quizzes, Exit Slips, Notebook Checks) – 25%

Summative Assessments (For example, Unit Tests and Major Projects) – 35%




*Homework must be turned in on time.*

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  • Links and Resources