Welcome to Biology!!!! I hope that you have a successful year! There are some things that you can do that will help you be successful.
- Pay attention in class and ask questions as soon as you have them. I can guarantee that two other people have the same question.
- Almost all of your assignments will be available on Moodle. If you are absent (school related or not) and you are not too sick, I expect you to check Moodle to see what was done in class while you were gone. You should have the work complete when you return to school, if possible.
- Check Zangle daily....make it a habit!!!!
- If you should have any questions about an assignment, you may e-mail me at newmant@pennfield.net.
General news and announcements
Parent-Teacher Conferences for PHS will be on the following dates: Tuesday, October 6th and Tuesday, October 13th from 5-8:30 PM and Wednesday, October 21 from 4:30-8:30 PM. Please plan on attending!- Pay attention in class and ask questions as soon as you have them. I can guarantee that two other people have the same question.
Chemistry (10th, 11th,) 1 Credit
This class includes all of the essential, and the core content expectations in the Michigan High School Content Expectations for chemistry. Chemistry is a course that will investigate matter, changes in matter, and the energy associated with these changes. Students will collect data in a laboratory setting using both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. They will learn to interpret, display, and evaluate data using both mathematics and technology. The class will investigate atomic structure, properties of solutions, nomenclature of inorganic and organic compounds, properties of acids and bases, properties of gasses, and the study of nuclear chemistry. Daily instruction will include many inquiry teaching methods and use of current technology. Furthermore, because this class includes both the essential and the core content expectations for chemistry it is more rigorous than the Essentials of Chemistry course.
PHYSICS E&C 1 Credit
Physics is a basic science that attempts to discover the rules of the physical world. Students will practice scientific reasoning in the study of the concepts of motion, forces and energy. Students will learn how to describe and represent motion as well as the forces involved when objects interact. The concept of energy, and its various forms particularly mechanical and electrical, will be introduced, as well as the transformation of energy from one form to another.
Laboratory experience will be used to help students observe patterns and relationships. Mathematics will be used as a tool to illustrate and communicate these patterns and relationships. Students will consider the technological applications of these physical laws and reflect on the social implications.
This course is designed for all college bound students who have shown aptitude in math and an interest in science. Recommended Prerequisites: Biology and Algebra II (or concurrent).
- Welcome! Biology is a year-long course which deals with how living things interact with their environment. We will have 12 Units this year, which will be covered with lectures, presentations, Internet activities, and assessments. Enjoy learning the material from this web-classroom every day! Paying attention and doing your very best will prepare you well for your future science classes of Physics and Chemistry!
- Welcome to Chemistry Essentials (Chem E). This course focuses on the essential information the State of Michigan requires high school students to know before graduating. If you would like to learn more than the basics of Chemistry, then please schedule later in your high school experience a Chemistry E and C course! We will be covering 5 basic units this school year, with an emphasis on inquiry and safety.
