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Useful Information for
Parents/Guardians of Science Students
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Thank you for visiting
the UHS Science Parents Page. This page is offered as a
communication tool with the parents and guardians of students in Mr.
Holbrook's Physics and AP Chemistry classes. It is my belief
that Students, Teachers and Parents are equal partners in the
educational process. The more effectively each group
communicates with the others, the more successful we all will be in
improving student learning.
This page contains
information the I hope will be useful for you to keep up with what
is going on in my classes. It also contains links
that might be helpful to parents and/or guardians. Click on a link
below to go to that web site.
Please contact me any
time you have questions about any part of your child's science
education. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
- Mr. Holbrook
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Contact
Information: |
Phone (office) (309) 438-8106
Phone
(home) (309) 454-1198
FAX
(school) (309) 438-5198
email
twholbro@ilstu.edu
Office Hours M-F 9-10AM. 1- 2 PM
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Course
Information: |
Physics
Syllabus AP
Chemistry Syllabus
Course
expectations
Lab
Schedule
Significant Deadlines
Significant
Deadlines
AP
Physics B Info
AP
Exam Information
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Student
Grades: |
Edline
If you don't have the required password and logon ID, contact UHS
Technology Office (Jim
Kurz, 438-5085)
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Parent
Teacher
Conferences: |
Wednesday
November 1, 2006
open format in lounge
Mr. Holbrook will only be available from 3:30 - 5:30 PM due to AP
Chemistry lab
Please fill out and
submit a
Pre-Conference
Survey even if you are not able to attend on November 3.
Contact Mr.
Holbrook any time you have a question or concern.
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Extra
Credit for Physics Students and Parents |
Discussion questions for
Physics students and their parents, guardians or some other
responsible adult. After the discussion, the adult is
required to email (or regular mail) to Mr.
Holbrook the main points of the discussion. Submit your
response by the date and time specified. One submission
per quarter. Ten points will be awarded each quarter for
discussion points submitted.
Extra Credit Discussion
Question
Question for First Quarter by
October 13, 5
PM
"Three very
important concepts in this quarter are speed, velocity and
acceleration. Discuss the differences between them and
any difficulties that arise because they are commonly confused in
daily life. List examples."
Question for Second Quarter by
Dec. 18, 5 PM
"How will a
background knowledge in physics be important in my preparation for
my future career choice?"
Question for Third Quarter by
March 9, 5 PM
"What
technological changes in your (yours and/or parents') lifetimes have had the greatest
impacts on your daily lives? Why? What part did
physics play in these changes?"
Question for Fourth Quarter by
May 22, 5 PM
"Now that you
have survived (almost) your full year of physics, what part or
parts of the course do you think had the greatest impact on your
life or learning?"
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Links
of Interest to Parents: |
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How
Parents Can Help |
Things
Parent/Guardians can do to help Physics students |
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Help Your Child Explore
Science |
National Science
Teachers Association guide to helping your child learn science. |
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Study
Skills |
Basic study skills for physics students. |
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More Study Skills |
Study hints from ISU Physics Education Department |
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Study Guides and Strategies |
A treasure trove of strategies and ideas
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Academic Problem Analysis |
Checklist to follow to find out why a student is
having problems in class from ISU Physics Education Department
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Parent's Toolbox |
Helpful information from Copernicus Education
Gateway
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Science Central Information |
Science Central
Information for Parents, students and Educators |
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Homework Help for Parents |
Helping Students With Homework In Science And Math
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Awesome Grades
in Math and Science |
Commercial site for science and math learning
resources |
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Careers in Science and Engineering |
A Student Planning Guide to Grad School and Beyond |
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Top of Page
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Return to Physics Page
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If you have any comments, questions, or
suggestions, please email them to
T. Holbrook Physics Teacher |
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