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

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