Team 7-3

microscope 7th GRADE SCIENCE

E-mail: chris.preston@foresthills.edu

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing."- Albert Einstein

Hi. My name is Mr. Preston. This is my eighth year as a Science teacher at Nagel and ninth year as an educator. I have coached track and field in the past and have served as an advisor to afterschool activities. My hope for students this year is that they are inspired to learn new things and grow as individuals. My wife, two children, and dog live in Anderson Township.

In science you will be focusing on developing your skills to design, test, and discuss scientific investigations on a wide variety of topics: biodiversity, ecosystems, energy, water resources, weather patterns, and technology. You will also be learning how other subjects connect with your study of science.

Classroom expectations are the same as Team 7-3 policies and Nagel Student Code of Conduct. The two things that are different is gum chewing and safety equipment:

Gum chewing is allowed in the science lab unless Mr. Preston decides otherwise. Reasons for no gum chewing could be from the result of a lab or activity.
Safety shower and eye wash should be used only for emergency purposes. Safety procedures for labs and activities should be followed by students. Failure to do so could result in a discipline referral.

LESSON PLANS AND ACTIVITIES
http://www.quia.com/jg/1237136.html
Science Links
Resources: Science Explorer SCIENCE FUN SITES! NEED HOMEWORK HELP? CHECK OUT THIS SITE: Whattablast Experimental Design: How many variables affect the miles per gallon of an automobile? Find out here! Reports: LabWrite - Guides the student through writing a lab report. Weather: Weather Underground Real Time Weather Data National Climatic Data Center The Weather Channel Exploring the Environment NRDC: Global Warming NOAA WEBQUEST Water: Freshwater & Marine Ecosystems USGS: Water Science For Schools Exploring the Environment AGI: Water & the Environment NRDC: Clean Water & Oceans Ohio Watershed Network Ohio River Foundation American Rivers Environment: Exploring the Environment Introduction to Biomes ThinkQuest: Biomes Biomes of the World Global Warming WebQuest Miniature Earth Animal Body Structure and Function: Classifying Critters Gallaxy to Cellular view The Animal Kingdom Wonderful World of Invertebrates Predators Animal Diversity Web NRDC: Wildlife & Fish Tree of Life What are Invertebrates? Invertebrate Anatomy	Graphing: Graphing with EXCEL I Graphing with EXCEL II Adding a Best-Fit-Line in EXCEL General Science Links: Fun & Games with Kinetic City The Exploratorium Eureka Alert: Science News for Kids National Geographic: National Geographic Home National Geographic Kids National Geographic Animals & Nature Discovery Channel: Discovery Kids Discovery Channel: MythBusters Discovery Channel: Animal Planet Science Organizations: National Resources Defense Council National Science Foundation Center for Environmental Education of Ohio Ohio Department of Natural Resources Conservation: Care to Make a Difference National Wildlife Federation World Wildlife Fund Audubon Society Defenders of Wildlife The Ocean Conservancy The Nature Conservancy National Parks Conservation Association People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Kids) Project Aware American Rivers Environmental Defense Fund Wildlife Conservation Society Earthjustice Rainforest Action Network Kids Planet Energy: EnergyQuest Learner.org EIA.gov The Science of Energy Energy & Change EIA: Energy Kids Page Energy US Department of Energy NRDC: Clean Air & Energy

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