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Welcome to Physical Science! Mrs. Alexandra Liberatore

Welcome to Physical Science! Mrs. Alexandra Liberatore. Biography. Seven years of previous teaching experience Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science B.A., Cell and Molecular Biology Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA

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Welcome to Physical Science! Mrs. Alexandra Liberatore

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  1. Welcome to Physical Science!Mrs. Alexandra Liberatore

  2. Biography • Seven years of previous teaching experience • Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science • B.A., Cell and Molecular Biology • Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA • M.A.T., Science Education • University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

  3. Goals for Physical Science • Students will understand the scientific concepts related to the study of physics and chemistry. • Students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. • Students will continue to prepare for life after high school by practicing time management and organizational techniques.

  4. This Year’s Topics of Study • Scientific Methods • Properties of Matter • Forces of Motion • Fluids • Work, Power, and Machines • Energy • Temperature and Heat • Elements • Compounds and Mixtures • Atomic Structure • The Periodic Table • Chemical Bonds • Chemical Reactions

  5. Class Resources • Textbook • Glencoe: Physical Science • Book is available online • Information will be sent home with students • Student binder with handouts • Contains all notes and assignments from class • Website • Homework and resources updated weekly • http://www.northallegheny.org/northallegheny/site/default.asp

  6. Assessment and Grading • Class work • Includes classroom activities and labs • Homework • Written or review homework on most nights • Homework is accepted up to one day late with penalty • Quizzes • Always announced in advance • Study guides available on website • Tests • One test per most units of study • Study guides provided to all students in advance • Nine weeks grade is based on an accumulation of points

  7. Keys to Success • Students are responsible for keeping an organized binder with all class resources. • Students should use resources provided on our class website for study and review. • Students are expected to ask questions and obtain help when needed. Do this as soon as you have questions!

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