Tommy Dahill

I am new to Nome and exited to be here. I have previously taught in Nulato, Hughes and Skagway, so I am getting adjusted to living in a city. This is the prettiest part of Alaska that I have seen, and I like the wide open vistas. I have already eaten gallons of blueberries.

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Physics

Algebra based, using the latest edition of Serway and Faughn. 
 We'll cover kinematics, dynamics, momentum, work and energy, electrostatics, magnetism, circuits, waves, optics, sound, thermodynamics, and nuclear and modern physics.

Physical Science

We'll use Glencoe Physical Science.
 We'll cover motion, forces, energy and momentum, basic circuits, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and simple engines, compounds, chemical bonds, phase changes, basic organic compounds, waves (light, sound, water, seismic), basic circuits and electromagnetism, and generators/electric motors.

Life Science

Using Glencoe's Life Science, we'll cover cells, heredity, animal and plant reproduction, human body systems, biomes and ecosystems, and natural resource management.

Essential Skills

Participating in class.
Completing assigned reading.
Writing--in many cases, I'll ask students to explain their thinking. Since this is a science class, this can be done mathematically or with reference to demonstrations or experiments that e have done.