Mr.+Rush's+science+wiki

Welcome to Mr. Rush's science wikipage. This page is for you the student who wishes to enter the 21st century classroom environment. A few rules to start. This page is designed to make lessons more engaging and to encourage exploration in the subject matter. It is up to you the student to actively participate to ensure an interesting and enjoyable experience for all. This site will be monitored and any disrespectful verbiage, tone, bullying or actions will be dealt switfly and severely. I hope you have a challenging and productive experience on our site.

Unit 1: Force and Motion

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force_(physics) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_(physics) http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/U6L1c.cfm

Nascar project - http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circles/U6L1c.cfm

Field trip to On Track Carting -Wallingford CT

Unit 2: Bridges

Unit 3: Universe and Stars

Unit 4: Solar System

Unit 5: Plate Tectonics

Unit 6: Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Unit 7: Rock Cycle (formation of rock, weathering and erosion, and transformation of existing rock) (igneous,sedimentary,and metamorphic rock types.)

Unit 8: Diasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, floods, volcanic eruptions, and the people who help during said diasters)