Science 1206
Course Description
This is an introductory academic science course providing students with a flavor of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Systems and Physics courses in which they may enroll concurrently or subsequently. Topics include sustainability of ecosystems (Biology), weather dynamics (Earth Systems), chemical naming and reactions (Chemistry) as well as uniform and accelerated motion (Physics).
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Homework Central
Mon Sept 14: Please review our continued notes and discussion of Topic A: Weather vs Climate, Weather Lore and Earth's Spheres. Be familiar with how weather is different from climate. Note weather lore and its reliability. Finally we explored the 4 interacting spheres of the Earth: (1) atmosphere (troposphere), (2) lithosphere, (3) hydrosphere and (4) biosphere.
Assign 2 - Weather Lore (Due Date: ?)
Thurs Sept 10: Welcome to Science 1206. I am looking forward to working with you throughout the year. This was an introductory class. We distributed course descriptors and explained how you will be evaluated in this course. The Google Classroom Code was provided and this electronic classroom will display all course content and is where assignments, quizzes and test dates will be posted. We introduced Unit 1 - Weather Dynamics. Topic A explores Weather vs Climate, Weather Lore and Earth's Spheres. Note the definition of weather and its various components along with appropriate units: (1) temperature, (2) precipitation, (3) atmospheric pressure, (4) humidity, (5) wind speed and direction and (6) sky cover. ...to be continued.
Assignment 1 - Describing Weather (Due Date: Mon)
