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Hello and welcome to the Andover Science Center, or the "ASC" for short. This site will assist you with question
regarding homework, projects, notes, and other important events in class. Unforturnately this site does contain advertisements.
Please do not visit these ads. The advertisements allow me to maintain this website free of charge.
Parents, This site can also assist you many ways. This site will allow you to obtain assignments, lab report formats,
and provide a schedule. I will also be providing weekly progress reports that will go home with your student on Fridays.
These progress reports will have every grade your student has received in a term. It will also show assignments that will
be coming so you can assist your child in planning ahead. I can also be reached at home. Thank you for your support.
You will notice a number of categories to the left. Please click on each one as you take a tour of the website. Enjoy!
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We will be going outside to study science throughout the year. Our first visitation will be coming shortly. Please read
the page below to get a better idea of outdoor learning and to assist you in getting the necessary gear to be successful.
Preparedness: Outdoor Learning in Science
Learning in the outdoors will provide us with many valuable and memorable learning experiences. Students will be using
a science journal to make observations, conduct field studies, as well as quarterly reflection. Typically, we will be learning
outside on Friday. Expect that we will be learning outdoors on this day unless previously noted. It is very important that
everyone arrive to class prepared, as one unprepared student can jeopardize the experience for everyone. We will be learning
in the outdoors rain or shine. Although we won't be learning in the outdoors as much in the winter, we will on occasion conduct
outdoor winter science experiences. Below is a list of equipment necessary for outdoor learning in science.
Early Fall and Later Spring
A working backpack
Appropriate footwear: old sneakers hiking boots (no sandals, heels, or flip-flops)
Rain jacket and rain pants (seam sealed preferred with a hood)
Water bottle
Warm gear if needed (non-cotton)
Science journal with writing supplies
Epi-pen (If allergic to bee stings)
Preferably all gear would be non-cotton, such as synthetic materials like fleece or polyesters, including socks; T-shirts,
shorts, etc. (epically on extended outdoor experiences) Please keep your eye out for this material as the year progresses,
and the days become colder and wetter.
Optional: Plastic trash bag to sit on, tool kit with writing, measuring, and drawing supplies, compass, snacks, nature
guides etc.
Winter
A working backpack
Warm water proof boots
Wool or synthetic socks
Winter jacket (warm and water resistant)
Winter pants (warm and water resistant)
Warm hat and gloves (non-cotton)
Extra warm layer (non-cotton)
Science journal with writing supplies
Water bottle
All gear should be non-cotton, such synthetic materials like fleece or polyesters, including socks; T-shirts, shorts,
etc. (epically on extended outdoor experiences)
Optional: Plastic trash bag to sit on, tool kit with writing, measuring, and drawing supplies, sun block if going on extended
hike, compass, nature guides etc.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Mr. Murphy
The science guidebook quiz and parent signatures for the lab safety and outdoor safety will be due shortly. Also make sure
to complete your coat of arms. I will provide more details in class.
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