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Dive into the world of science with Mr. Harvey's book! Packed with exciting activities and informative lessons, this book will challenge young minds to think, explore, and enjoy science. From the scientific method to energy transformations and Newton's laws, students will engage in hands-on experiments to become critical thinkers. Get ready to design rockets, build roller coasters, and discover the wonders of atoms and elements. With a focus on measurement, matter properties, motion, forces, and energy, this book offers a comprehensive overview of key science concepts. Homework assignments, web quests, and access to online resources further enhance the learning experience. Prepare for an exciting and rewarding year of science exploration!
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Science Mr. Harvey
Overview • Lessons with activities (Hands-on) • Become thinkers • Enjoy science • Exciting and informative class • Challenge them to do their best
What will your child learn this year in science? Table of Contents Chapter 1 THE NATURE OF SCIENCE UNIT 1 -Science in Action- Scientific Method LAB: Pendulum lab for using the scientific method LAB: Candle Lab for observation and scientific discovery.
Table of Contents Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT UNIT 1 SI Units….metric system Measurement- length, volume, mass,density Tables and Graphs LABS: triple beam balance, metric length, graduated cylinder, density blocks.
Table of Contents Chapter 3 ATOMS, ELEMENTS, and the PERIODIC TABLE UNIT 2 -Structure of Matter -Compounds and Mixtures LAB: Atom projects on computers.
Table of Contents Chapter 4 STATES OF MATTER UNIT 2 What is Matter Changes of State Behavior of Fluids LAB: Labs dealing with matter
Table of Contents Chapter 5 MATTER-PROPERTIES and CHANGES UNIT 2 Physical Properties Chemical Properties Physical and Chemical Changes LAB: Many property demonstrations for safety, Physical/Chemical labs
Chapter 10 MOTION and MOMENTUM UNIT 4 What is motion? Acceleration Momentum LAB: Marble Speed Lab START ROCKETRY -Design -Build -Launch Rockets -Incorporate what was learned Table of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 11 FORCES and NEWTON’S LAWS: UNIT 4 -Newton’s First Law -Newton’s Second Law -Newton’s Third Law LAB: Law determination
Table of Contents • Chapter 13 ENERGY and ENERGY RESOURCES: UNIT 5 What is Energy? Energy Transformations Sources of Energy LAB: Design your own Roller Coaster
Table of Contents AGRICULTURE WEBQUEST : The six online days will be spent on the following topics: 1. Introduction 2. Environmental Issues 3. Soil Types 4. Biomes 5. Rock Cycle 6. Pest Management
Table of Contents AGRICULTURE WEBQUEST : The three lab days are: 1. Integrated Pest Management 2. Soil pH and Water 3. Pollution
Homework • Packets • Flash Cards • Other information added as the year continues My Web Site http://www.northallegheny.org/page/4928
Online Grade Book • check grades • notifications
Homework • See me in AM homeroom if you don’t understand assignment • 30 min • Points • Heading • If late, assignment book written
Thank you! • Support from home • Email me if you have questions or concerns • Positive and productive year
Accessing online science book Browse to the following website: http://www.glencoe.com/ose/index.html
Once you are logged in, please follow the steps below: 1. Click on the + sign in the left hand column in front of Glencoe Introduction to Physical Science.2. Click on + sign in front of Student Edition Table of Contents.3. Click on + sign in front of Chapter 1: The Nature of Science.4. Use the arrows at the top of the page to move through the pages. You may have to wait about 10 minutes for all the pages to load. Once they are all loaded, it works great!
If you have problems with the book. • 1. Try the link on my science web page • 2. Contact the Glencoe help desk at 1-800-437-3715 From their web site: If you are having trouble accessing your Online Student Edition because the Access Code is wrong, please ask your teacher. For additional information check out the Frequently Asked Questions on the SEG Technical Support Web site. If you still need help, call Software Support at 1-800-437-3715, or click the link to send an email http://epgtech.com/contact/index.html to the Technical Support team.
Web Site -homework -other information added as year continues http://www.northallegheny.org/page/4928
Google Docs • Use Google Chrome
Google Docs • free access to Google Apps for Education for all of our students • utilize web-based word processing • allow students and staff with Internet access to collaborate with their peers and faculty members in real time, regardless of their location • no longer need to be in the same place when working on group or collaborative projects. • "closed" domain, limiting the ability of students and staff to collaborate with individuals who are not affiliated with NASD.
Google Docs Google Apps
Google Docs • Log in: • 20Ko3170 • Password: • Na student number • Username and password is written on inside front cover of assignment books.