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Earth and Space Science

Welcome to Earth and Space Science with Mr. Grinage! In Room 109, students will explore various scientific themes, including astronomy, geology, and environmental science. We will employ diverse note-taking strategies such as graphic organizers and concept mapping, and engage in collaborative labs. Resources such as the textbook on CD and online tools will aid in your learning. Please contact me at bgrinage@northallegheny.org or call 412-348-1470 for inquiries. Stay informed about course recommendations for the upcoming year and strive for academic excellence!

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Earth and Space Science

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  1. Earth and Space Science Mr. Grinage Room 109

  2. Important Information • Web page • Homework page through NA School district website • Contact info • bgrinage@northallegheny.org • 412-348-1470 – IMS Main office • 412-496-9535 – personal cell

  3. This year in Science… • One of the things we will do is learn different strategies of note taking, to include: • Graphic organizers • Outlines • Concept mapping

  4. We will often have labs which will be conducted in groups. • Labs are a good way to work in a cross-curricular fashion with writing, graphing, measuring and performing calculations.

  5. Helpful home resources • The Textbook is available on CD-Rom. • Please send a note to school requesting a copy • Many study aids and other helpful tools can be found online at glencoe.com as well • Section review quizzes • Standardized test practice • eflashcards for vocabulary • Supplemental reading • Extra credit webquests/projects (with approval)

  6. Units Covered in Science • Introduction – “Thinking Like a Scientist” • Mapping • Astronomy • Meteorology • Geology • Energy and the Environment • Rocks and Minerals • Earth’s History

  7. Recommendations for next year • Part my responsibility at the end of the school year is the course recommendations for the upcoming year. • There are opportunities for advancement • This will be discussed in more detail in the Spring • The criteria for these recommendations are as follows:

  8. Honors Biology (#4609) • Students must meet or exceed 3 of the following 4 criteria • “A” in Earth/Space Science • Iowa test score in math 80th percentile • 85% in Advanced Algebra 1 or 95% in Academic Algebra 1 • Recommendation of 8th grade teacher *

  9. Academic Physical Science (4509) • Students must meet or exceed 3 of the following 4 criteria • “A” in Earth/Space Science • Iowa test score in math 65th percentile • 80% in Advanced Algebra 1 or 90% in Academic Algebra 1 • Recommendation of 8th grade teacher *

  10. All other students will be enrolled in Physical Science (#4409) unless other arrangements are made - waiver

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