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2013 - 2014 Classes

 * @8th grade STEM
 * the engineering design process
 * @7th Grade Life Science
 * @Panther Time

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 * It's finally posted! Check it out - //YOU wrote the questions and Bill Nye answered!//** Kinda got the school name wrong (oops), but this still rocks: start the video around 1m25s to skip the Sophia sales pitch.

Study tips: brain-compatible-study-strategies The HEAR strategy consists of these four steps:
 * ** Halt: ** Stop whatever else you are doing, end your internal dialogue on other thoughts, and free your mind to pay attention to the person speaking.
 * ** Engage: ** Focus on the speaker. We suggest a physical component, such as turning your head slightly so that your right ear is toward the speaker as a reminder to be engaged solely in listening.
 * ** Anticipate: ** By looking forward to what the speaker has to say, you are acknowledging that you will likely learn something new and interesting, which will enhance your attention.
 * ** Replay: ** Think about what the speaker is saying. Analyze and paraphrase it in your mind or in discussion with the speaker and other classmates. Replaying the information will aid in understanding and remembering what you have learned.

Some fun science sites

@MAAP 2014

**2012-2013 Classes**
//**2012-13 C**////**lasses no longer in session :**// //if you have trouble linking to the webpages below 1)click on the link 2) go to the address bar 3)highlight **LACSScience** and REPLACE it with **MrsGanske** 4)hit enter again//
 * ** 2012-13 Advisory **
 * 2012-13 IS Term 2

BIOLOGY
 * 2012-13 Biology Term 1 - prokaryotes and virus
 * 2012-13 Biology Term 1B - chemistry of life, cell transport
 * @2012-13 Biology Term 2A - cell parts and nuclear division
 * ** @2012-13 Biology Term 2B - DNA, RNA, Genetics **
 * @2012-13 Biology Term 3A - Evolution
 * ** Term 3B Ecosystems and concept review - not an IS option! **

GENERAL SCIENCE
 * 2012-13 General Science Term 1 - force and motion
 * 2012-13 General Science Term 1B - waves
 * @2012-13 Physical Science Term 2A - electricity
 * ** @2012-13 Physical Science Term 2B - Atoms, Periodic table, Compounds **
 * **2012-13 General Science 3A - science skills and consumer chemistry**
 * ** 2012-13 General Science Term 3B - Alternative Energy and Global Climate change **

SCIENCE ELECTIVE
 * 2012-13 Environmental Science Term 1 - populations
 * 2012-13 Environmental Science Term 1B - current events portfolios (and wolf cohort)
 * 012-13 Science Elective (cohort) Term 2A - the art and science of archery
 * ** 2012-13 Science Elective @Animal Behavior - intro to animal behavior **
 * Science Elective -agriculture, chemicals and GMOs
 * ** Inquiry driven projects **

**2011-2012 IS Options**
**//These classes require enrollment in Independent Study, a learning plan, scheduled check-ins with the teacher and active participation in discussions, activities and labs that may not be posted on the website. //**


 * IS BIOLOGY**
 * Ecology
 * **2011-2012 Ecology (classroom version, supported by additional work/ discussions in class)**
 * Cells
 * @Mendelian Genetics
 * **@DNA, genetics and evolution**
 * @Population Studies
 * Evolution this page is currently being updated
 * @Animal Behavior
 * gardening and foods

IS Science Electives
 * **2011-2012 Water issues (current)**
 * **shore fishing**
 * Alternative Energy
 * Histories and Biographies
 * **Force, Motion, Energy**
 * **physical science: @science skills and solutions**

additional resource links www.portaportal.com guest name: sganske