Welcome to my little corner of cyberspace, where we will explore many fascinating topics in science throughout the year! We follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, and will cover the following topics this year: the human body, genetics, forces and motion, and weather. To do this, we will do a plethora of hands-on activities, including labs, projects, research papers, and more.
It is my hope that, in addition to examining the aforementioned topics in great detail, students will also learn problem-solving techniques, best work practices, how to observe, question, and analyze their world, and other vital skills that will aide them in their transition to high school and beyond. Most importantly, it is my hope that in my class, students learn to nurture their innate curiosity and place great value in “learning for the sake of learning.” For, as Walt Disney said:
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
Again, welcome…and enjoy the ride!
