Science | Cox, Heather
Welcome
Email: coxhh@haslett.k12.mi.us
Phone: (517) 339-8249
Degrees and Certifications: :
BA Biology University of California Riverside
MS Secondary Science Education California State University Hayward
Teaching Credential State of Michigan
I fell in love with biology at my own high school in California, but I love teaching all of the sciences. I have been teaching science for over 30 years. I have been a Tiger, Yellow Jacket, Bunny, Warrior, Cougar, and now a Viking!
Past Teaching Experience:
Colton High School: AP Biology, Biology, Life Science.
Newark Memorial High School: Biology, Earth Science, General Math
Mission San Jose High School: Biology, Physical Science
Comsewogue High School: Biology, Honors Biology
Urbana Middle School: 7th and 8th Math
Family: I have been married for over 30 years. I have 3 daughters that keep me busy with all of their activities. I have two brothers and one sister who all live in California. I am the proud aunt of two nephews that are growing up fast.
Hobbies: Reading when I have time, working out at the MAC, gardening when it is nice, and grading papers.
Earth Science
Course Overview:
1st Semester: Geology
Intro to Earth Science
Earth Spheres/mapping
Plate Tectonics
Earthquakes/Volcanoes
Minerals
Rocks
Weathering/Erosion
Oceanography
2nd Semester: Atmosphere and Astronomy
Fossils
Geological Time Scale
Wind/Pressure
Weather/Severe
Climate/ Climate Change
Sun
Stars
Universe
Google Classroom:
Google Classroom will be used to post notes, worksheets, labs/activities, and projects.
Supplies:
Notebook for notes, observations, or discussion
Binder/folder for handouts and returned work
Pen/Pencil (colored pencils)
Calculator
Availability for Help:
Students can make an appointment during flex time on Wednesday or after school for individual help.
Communication: Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year
Email: coxhh@haslett.k12.mi.us
Phone: 517-339-8249 ext. 7308
4th hour conference period
Supplies
- Calculator
- Colored Pencils
- Metric Ruler
- Notebook paper-spiral notebook
- Binder/Notebook to hold papers
Physical Science
Topics Overview:
1st Quarter
Unit 1: Motion (2 weeks)
Unit 2: Newton's Laws (2 weeks)
Unit 3: Momentum (1 week)
Unit 4: Types of Forces (2 weeks)
Unit 5: Energy (2 weeks)
2nd Quarter
Unit 1: Thermo Energy (2 weeks)
Unit 2: Atomic Structure (2 weeks)
Unit 3: Periodic Trends (2 weeks)
Unit 4: Nuclear Energy (1 week)
3rd Quarter
Unit 1: Types of Bonds (1 week)
Unit 2: Nomenclature (2 weeks)
Unit 3: Reaction Types (2 weeks)
Unit 4: Balancing Equations (2 weeks)
Unit 5: Equilibrium (1 week)
Unit 6: Bond Energy (1 week)
4th Quarter:
Unit 1 Electromagnetism (1 week)
Unit 2 Wave properties (2 weeks)
Unit 3 Wave Interactions (2 weeks)
Unit 4: Photoelectric Effect /Light (1 week)
Unit 5 Real World Problems (1 week)
Google Classroom:
Google Classroom will be used to post notes, worksheets, labs/activities, and projects.
Supplies:
Notebook for notes, observations, or discussion
Binder/folder for handouts and returned work
Pen/Pencil (colored pencils)
Calculator
Availability for Help:
Students can make an appointment during flex time on Wednesday or after school for individual help.
Communication:
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year:
Email: coxhh@haslett.k12.mi.us
Phone: 517-339-8249 ext. 7308
4th hour conference period