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This Science class is designed around a philosophy of inquiry. We will complete many hands-on, project-based activities throughout the school year. In addition to helping you learn more about science, my goal is to increase your problem solving abilities in the following areas: * **Working as a member of a team** * **Use of technology as a tool** * **Communication in a variety of formats** * **Explore careers in science**

**Science Topics to be covered:** < **Nature of Science** Science process skills, scientific knowledge, scientific investigation and critical thinking < **Force and Motion** Newton’s Laws and force and motion, simple machines, electricity and magnetism < **Characteristics of Matter** Energy Transformations, physical and chemical properties, atomic theory < **Earth Processes** Components of the geosphere, processes that transfer energy within geosphere < **The Universe** Celestial bodies in our solar system, moon phases