Summer 2011

Basics of Science

Course Information Title: Science Basics Level: Suitable for Middle School, High School Level Dates: New assignments will be posted every Monday, answer keys and grades posted as soon as possible Location: http://free-online-self-education.blogspot.com/ Instructor: Nika Kohrt webber35@gmail.com 508-205-9935 Course Description The Science course will be one of the most thorough courses. It will explore each of the branches of science thoroughly. Students will explore the concepts through labs and experiments, which is a feature the other courses do not have. At the end of each unit will be an assessment of some sort. Grades, Answer Keys, and Samples on individual works are posted separately online, nal grades are not given, unless special arrangements are made through email. Objectives For me, as the educator, the objective is to thoroughly educate myself as well as any who choose to peruse my works. I thoroughly enjoy science and therefore, with this course I will be exploring and researching the various aspects of science for entertainment as well as education. I will be sharing my works here for the benet of others, but for the entertainment of myself. Any works produced are to be thoroughly usable by anyone, student or instructor. Expectations I have no other expectation for the viewers than to remain viewers or users, and not spammers, hackers, or vandals of any sort. I am open to suggestions, but also of course desire a clean, educational site. For this course especially, I would be glad for feedback and ideas. Materials This course will probably require the most materials of all, as labs and experiments will require common household objects and perhaps other easy-access materials. A low-grade microscope may prove useful in certain instances, but not a necessity. I also nd StudyBlue a valuable resource with the course.

Basics of Social Studies - Summer 2011

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Basics of Science

Grading Policy If you so choose to submit your own works to me, whether through email, commenting, or your preferred method, I will return suggestions and corrections through the same current. I will also give you a letter grade based on the quality of your work and the accuracy, but feel free to disregard it. If you continuously turn in works, I will even give ending grades! There are, essentially, no failing grades. However, if you fail to turn in a worksheet, assessment, or lab report before the answer key is posted, I will generally ignore it. Any other late work, however, would be accepted with full marks. Schedule New postings under this course should appear every Monday. Works and answers will be graded as soon as possible. Each topic will be perused with the roughly following process: 1. Essential Questions 2. Reading 3. Notes 4. Vocabulary 5. Research Report 6. Lab 7. Lab Report 8. Project 9. Reference Compilation 10.Practical Use 11.Assessment The topics, in order (liable to change): 1. General 1.Scientic method 2.Measurement in science 3.The human body 4.The nature of matter 5.Humans and technology 6.Safety in science 2. Biology 1.Anatomy 2.Evolution and Taxonomy 3.Ecology 4.Genetics
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5.Plants 3. Microbiology 1.Microbes 2.Microbiologists 3.History 4.Handwashing 5.Current Issues 4. Chemistry 1.Matter 2.Atoms & Ions 3.Molecules & Compounds 4.Chemical Change 5.Molarity 6.Gases 7.Energy & Chemical Change 8.The Quantum Change 9.Electrons in Atoms 10.The Periodic Table 11.Chemical Bonding 12.Intermolecular Forces 13.Liquids 14.Solids 15.Solutions 5. Physics 1.History 2.Weaponry, Usage of 3.Theories 6. Astronomy 1.Intro 2. Units and Measurements 3.The Big Bang 4.Elements and Radiation 5.Discovery of the Galaxy, Vastness of Space 6.Age and Origin of the Solar System 7.Methods of Observational Astronomy 8.The Life-Giving Sun 9.The Planets 10.The Earth 11.Extrasolar Planets 12.Modern Views of Mars 7. Geology
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8. Psychology 9. Atmospheric Sciences 10.Engineering

Basics of Science - Summer 2011