Welcome to Payne Junior High School

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Welcome toPayne Junior High School
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

• Mr. Nedow
• Room B9

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Who is Mr. Nedow?

• Native to Michigan
• Graduated from Central Michigan University
  Northern Arizona Univ.
• Teaching in Chandler since 2005
• Have a wife (Angie) son (Cole) and daughter
  (Corrine)
• Coach Boys Basketball
• Assistant Coach Flag Football
• Coach Lego/Vex Robotics Team

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Student Expectations and Grading

• Materials (1 3 Ring Binder, Pencils, Flash
  Drive)
• Grading is based on total points received on all
  homework, projects class work

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Quarter 1 Energy and the Environment

• Students investigate the importance of energy in
  our lives and the impact that using energy has on
  the environment. They design and model
  alternative energy sources and participate in
  energy fairs to demonstrate energy concepts and
  innovative ideas. Students evaluate ways to
  reduce energy consumption through energy
  efficiency and waste management techniques.

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Quarter 1 Continued Basic Electronics

• Through hands-on projects, students explore the
  science of electricity, the behavior and parts of
  atoms, circuit design and sensing devices.
  Students acquire knowledge and skills in basic
  circuitry design and explore the impact of
  electricity on our lives.

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Quarter 1 Continued Simple Machines,
Nanotechnology GPS

• Students will understand the world of
  nanotechnology through handson activities
  related to this up and coming field of
  engineering.
• Students will understand how simple machines work
  by creating their own Rube Goldberg contraptions.
• GPS Understanding and Geocaching

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Quarter 2 Flight and Space

• Students study the history of aerospace through
  hands-on activities, research and a presentation
  in the form of an infomercial. Students explore
  the science behind aeronautics and use their
  knowledge to design, build and test various
  flying machines. They will also use simulation
  software to expose students to traveling and
  living in space. 

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QUESTIONS?

• Have A Wonderful Evening And Thank You For Coming
  To The PJHS Open House!!
• DONT FORGET APPLES FOR
• TEACHERS ON FRONT DOOR!!?