Welcome mrs. meiring's honors Integrated Science students!
Integrated Science includes the study of chemistry and physics
and applying these concepts to the study of geology, oceanography, meteorology and
astronomy. Students are first given a
solid foundation in chemistry and physics so that they can apply these sciences
to the Earth processes that affect us now and tomorrow. Students will explore the importance of clean
water sources, energy resources, weather prediction and examination of earth
materials and minerals. Students will
also be given the opportunity to problem-solve, both in the laboratory and in
the classroom. These skills will enhance
the students’ abilities to make sound decisions about issues in our lives as
individuals and citizens.
Textbook: Physical Science Concepts in Action with
Earth and Space Science © 2006 (Prentice Hall)
Earth Science 7th Edition (Tarbuck and Lutgens, Prentice Hall) (Link available to 11th Edition)
This portion of the website includes
links to .pdf files of course handouts, including the syllabus and
current laboratory activities, as well as useful links and extra
practice problems. Please contact me with any problems or
suggestions.
Currently in honors integrated science...
CLASS:
We've finished reviewing properties and states of matter
(chapters 2 and 3). If you want to retake the quiz on those
topics, please let me know.
We
will now study the history and structure of the atom (chapter 4).
LAB:
Mineral density lab report is due next A day (Monday 10/5/09).
For specific homework information and updates, see Mrs. Meiring's NFHS page (link under "links" to the right).