Frequently+Asked+Questions+(FAQ’s)

 ** Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)  ** ** What is the Physical Science OLE? What is it for? **  This Online Learning Environment (OLE) will enhance the teaching and learning of 9th grade Physical Science (Phsyics, Chemistry, and Earth Science) through:  · ** Authentic projects   **  · ** Online Discussions  **  · ** Online Collaborative Teams (group work)  **  · ** Use of technology  **  · ** Science Resources and Links  **  · ** RSS feeds of current Science Topics  ** ** Who is it for? When is it available? How was it created and by who? **  · 9th grade Physical Science Students  · Always on learning- this Online Learning Environment (OLE) is available anytime and anywhere  · The platform of this Physical Science OLE is wikispaces. (available online for free) and is managed by Mr. Germundson. Are you interested in creating your own wiki? Click here. ** How does this Online Learning Environment work with the face-to-face classroom? **  ·  The goal to have one online assessment activity (graded assignment) for each unit of study in addition to face to face assignments. · The OLE will include many resources (articles, websites, links) to assist you in understanding each topic and to help you complete your online assignments and classroom assignments. ** How is this Online Learning Environment set up? **  ·  Each topic for the course is divided into one of three categories (Physics, Chemistry, or Earth Science). Click on the topic to view helpful online resources. Below each topic, you may find one or more links to learning activities. · The Discussion Forum/ Shared Work is where discussion posts and replies will take place. Be sure to post to your hour only. In addition, each hour has a space to share selected work from assignments, discussions, or projects as outlined in specific assignments