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Core Course Materials: This year we will be using:
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“Science is the organized knowledge of God’s creation.” Sr. Mary Matthew RSM ~a beloved science teacher from my grade school and high school years. |
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Here are some of the features I like about this book: · The friendly writing style weaves real-world applications into the text and presents physical science in a way that is accessible to students. The text captures students' attention and motivates them to learn. Interesting facts and biographical and historical sketches are included. · Material is broken down into easy subtopics for daily reading and comprehension. · An engaging art program uses analogies and clear examples to illustrate difficult concepts and reduce student anxiety. · Learning Objectives at the start of each chapter help students focus on the most important topics and set out a clear pathway for learning. · Hands-On Explorations, found throughout the book, promote active learning by allowing students to apply concepts they have learned in the classroom. These easy-to-perform experiments, which use common household products, can be conducted at home or during lectures. · Link To boxes show the connection between the earth sciences and other areas such as biology , even literature and technology. · Concept Checks at the end of each section provide reinforcement of key concepts and test students' understanding of what they have just learned. · Companion site offers a wealth of helpful resources including the much praised interactive and animated tutorials, streaming videos, self check quizzes. Other materials provided via email and web interface will include labs sheets, worksheets, and other supplements as needed. |
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Holt Science & Technology: Earth Science ©2005 Student Edition, some times the picture varies, but just use the following ISBN ISBN: 0030664780 |
