Gretna Hawks' Science Connection

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Welcome to Gretna Hawks' Science Connection!

 

This website is designed to serve as a resource for Mrs. Francisco's Biology and Earth Science students. Students may visit this site to access the course syllabus/semester at a glance, required materials, and Bb (a PCS sponsored web tool where powerpoint lectures, notes, class handouts, homework handouts, and web sites of interest are located).

Visit Advanced Earth Science
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Advanced Earth Science

An accelerated, inquiry-based class that explores topics in geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology. Students will complete a science fair project that addresses a topic of study. At the end of the semester, students are required to complete the Virginia Earth Science S.O.L. test that will assess student mastery of the course topics. Successful completion of the S.O.L. test and the class are required by the state of Virginia.

Visit General Earth Science
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General Earth Science
Explores topics in geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology through lab activities and class lecture. At the end of the semester, students are required to complete the Virginia Earth Science S.O.L. test that will assess student mastery of the course topics. Successful completion of the S.O.L. test and the class are required by the state of Virginia.

Visit Biology
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General Biology
Emphasizes the processes of scientific investigation through the study of living things in the classroom and laboratory settings. The nature of science will begin our investigations into the study of life. We will also study the cell, the chemistry of life, DNA and heredity, ecology and kingdom classification. At the end of the semester, students are required to complete the Virginia Biology S.O.L. test that will assess student mastery of the course topics. Successful completion of the S.O.L. test and the class are required by the state of Virginia.