Applied Science Course
VLA is excited to launch our NEW hands-on Applied Science course! - coming September 6th!
About the Teacher:
I’m from Indiana where I earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a 2nd bachelors in Applied Management from Tri-State University. Since then, I earned a master’s degree in Science Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington and achieved National Board Certification in Secondary Science.
In addition to teaching, I have experience as an engineer in the automotive industry including test lab setup and operation, as a production worker in the RV industry, as a summer camp program director, and as a worker on a dairy farm. I enjoy using real-life examples to encourage students to learn. I am open to questions and any feedback that may serve to make me a better teacher.
When not in the classroom, I enjoy completing projects around the house and spending time with my wife and 6 children. This year, we installed a rainwater collection system!
The Course:
Applied Science is designed to help students increase their communication skills and use science concepts in day-to-day life. We will do lots of fun hands-on activities to underline the content of the course. It’s not only about learning science, but also about developing people through that learning.
Keep this letter for future reference and keep the communication lines open!
Please contact me if there are questions or concerns.
Telephone: (810) 956-2114
E-mail: eberly.andrew@sccacademy.org
Materials:
Bring the following to class every day:
- A good attitude
- Composition notebook
- Chromebook
- Ear-buds
- Pencil or pen
**Signed Forms to Return (click the links and have these ready to turn in on day 1 of the course)**
The theme of this document is “Work hard and have fun!”
As a teacher, I care about your success. And we will have a blast in class if everyone is willing. Attitude is key. Let’s work hard but have fun with it!
Join Google Classroom here: xvm4p63
Day-to-day:
We’ll meet in person Monday through Thursday each week that the building is open. This course has no tests or exams, but that does not mean there are no grades! Students will have the opportunity to learn the content and do some lab activities during their time in the building. Then on Fridays, assignments are due online and students will make sure their science notebooks are up-to-date. Notebooks will be checked Mondays. Attendance is important! Students will learn more, have more fun, and do better in the course the more they attend in-person when scheduled to do so.
Units and Grading:
The Units of Study and Grading are described in the following tables:
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Table 1: Applied Science Units |
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|
Unit |
Title |
| 1 | Intro to Science, Science Skills |
| 2 | Physics Highlights |
| 3 | Chemistry Highlights |
| 4 | Biology & Forensics Highlights |
| 5 | Environmental Highlights |
| 6 | Project |
Daily Grades: There will be daily participation assignments that will not take long to complete.
Reflective Journal Entries: Journals are designed to help students reflect about their learning and give the teacher some feedback. Each will have some questions to help get started. If properly done, reflecting on learning will help students see how much fun we’re having.
Notebook Checks: Notebooks will be checked regularly to ensure students are making progress in their learning and are growing in their science communication skills.
Video Quizzes: Some content will be delivered and graded through video format. This is not a major part of the course, but is an important one.
Final Project: There are 3 phases of the Final Project: 1. Proposal 2. Progress 3. Presentation. The teacher will help each student along the way to focus their efforts and compile a meaningful and memorable project.
My hope is that this course is something that students will look forward to each day.
Let’s do science!
|
Table 1: Applied Science Units |
|
|
Unit |
Title |
| 1 | Intro to Science, Science Skills |
| 2 | Physics Highlights |
| 3 | Chemistry Highlights |
| 4 | Biology & Forensics Highlights |
| 5 | Environmental Highlights |
| 6 | Project |
|
Table 2: Applied Science Grading |
|
|
Assignment Category |
Weighting |
| Daily Grades | 5% |
| Reflective Journal Entries | 30% |
| Notebook Checks | 30% |
| Video Quizzes | 10% |
| Project Proposal | 10% |
| Project Progress Reports | 10% |
| Project Presentation | 5% |
VLA is excited to launch our NEW hands-on Applied Science course! - coming September 6th!
About the Teacher:
I’m from Indiana where I earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a 2nd bachelors in Applied Management from Tri-State University. Since then, I earned a master’s degree in Science Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington and achieved National Board Certification in Secondary Science.
In addition to teaching, I have experience as an engineer in the automotive industry including test lab setup and operation, as a production worker in the RV industry, as a summer camp program director, and as a worker on a dairy farm. I enjoy using real-life examples to encourage students to learn. I am open to questions and any feedback that may serve to make me a better teacher.
When not in the classroom, I enjoy completing projects around the house and spending time with my wife and 6 children. This year, we installed a rainwater collection system!
The Course:
Applied Science is designed to help students increase their communication skills and use science concepts in day-to-day life. We will do lots of fun hands-on activities to underline the content of the course. It’s not only about learning science, but also about developing people through that learning.
Keep this letter for future reference and keep the communication lines open!
Please contact me if there are questions or concerns.
Telephone: (810) 956-2114
E-mail: eberly.andrew@sccacademy.org
Materials:
Bring the following to class every day:
- A good attitude
- Composition notebook
- Chromebook
- Ear-buds
- Pencil or pen
**Signed Forms to Return (click the links and have these ready to turn in on day 1 of the course)**
The theme of this document is “Work hard and have fun!”
As a teacher, I care about your success. And we will have a blast in class if everyone is willing. Attitude is key. Let’s work hard but have fun with it!
Join Google Classroom here: xvm4p63
Day-to-day:
We’ll meet in person Monday through Thursday each week that the building is open. This course has no tests or exams, but that does not mean there are no grades! Students will have the opportunity to learn the content and do some lab activities during their time in the building. Then on Fridays, assignments are due online and students will make sure their science notebooks are up-to-date. Notebooks will be checked Mondays. Attendance is important! Students will learn more, have more fun, and do better in the course the more they attend in-person when scheduled to do so.
Units and Grading:
The Units of Study and Grading are described in the following tables:
|
Table 1: Applied Science Units |
|
|
Unit |
Title |
| 1 | Intro to Science, Science Skills |
| 2 | Physics Highlights |
| 3 | Chemistry Highlights |
| 4 | Biology & Forensics Highlights |
| 5 | Environmental Highlights |
| 6 | Project |
Daily Grades: There will be daily participation assignments that will not take long to complete.
Reflective Journal Entries: Journals are designed to help students reflect about their learning and give the teacher some feedback. Each will have some questions to help get started. If properly done, reflecting on learning will help students see how much fun we’re having.
Notebook Checks: Notebooks will be checked regularly to ensure students are making progress in their learning and are growing in their science communication skills.
Video Quizzes: Some content will be delivered and graded through video format. This is not a major part of the course, but is an important one.
Final Project: There are 3 phases of the Final Project: 1. Proposal 2. Progress 3. Presentation. The teacher will help each student along the way to focus their efforts and compile a meaningful and memorable project.
My hope is that this course is something that students will look forward to each day.
Let’s do science!