Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How tall are you Mrs. Jordan?
Not very.Back to Top
Not very.
What exactly is Physical Science?
It is a combination of physics and chemistry. We learn about energy, energy conversions, and matter.Back to Top
It is a combination of physics and chemistry. We learn about energy, energy conversions, and matter.
Why do we need to write conclusions using RARESERC?
The conclusions meet the goals in the Howard County curriculum which in turn match the state goals. Specifically: The student will demonstrate the ability to provide supporting evidence when forming conclusions, devising a plan, or solving a practical problem. The county objectives break it down into using the scientific method to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate quantitative data through speaking, writing, and drawing. In addition being able to construct valid conclusions based on scientific collection and analysis of data (writing to inform, writing to persuade) is also an objective which needs to covered. So--to make a long answer longer--you need to write a RARESERC because it covers numerous goals and objectives in the curriculum each time you do it!Back to Top
The conclusions meet the goals in the Howard County curriculum which in turn match the state goals. Specifically: The student will demonstrate the ability to provide supporting evidence when forming conclusions, devising a plan, or solving a practical problem. The county objectives break it down into using the scientific method to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate quantitative data through speaking, writing, and drawing. In addition being able to construct valid conclusions based on scientific collection and analysis of data (writing to inform, writing to persuade) is also an objective which needs to covered. So--to make a long answer longer--you need to write a RARESERC because it covers numerous goals and objectives in the curriculum each time you do it!
What units are actually covered in 8th grade science?
Physical Science is the name of the course. We begin with a unit on forces and motion. We will also be studying electricty, magnetism, sound, thermal energy, and chemical energy.Back to Top
Physical Science is the name of the course. We begin with a unit on forces and motion. We will also be studying electricty, magnetism, sound, thermal energy, and chemical energy.