Science

Topics covered: Space (Earth's Movements, Space Exploration), Energy (Types of Energy, Heat/Thermal Energy, Waves, Light, Sound), Atoms & Matter, Earth's Layers, Plate Tectonics, Ecology, and Plants

These topics will be learned through the use of journals, class discussion, reading, class experiments, research projects, and cooperative learning groups. Grades will be calculated using the following breakdown:

Classwork – 50%

Tests and projects – 50%