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Welcome to John LeCompte's science lab
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Hi, my name is John LeCompte, a science teacher at HPSH. I have been teaching science at HPSH since 1997. I am currently part of the metronet project working to improve student's literacy in the 21st century using technology. I have a son who is a junior at Highland and a daughter who is in 6th grade at Crosswinds. My wife is a religion professor, writer, and ordained United Methodist clergy woman.






Schedule:      Class

Period 1:        Chemistry

Period 2:        Chemistry

Period 3:        Chemistry

Period 4:        Physical Science

Period 5:        Prep

Period 6:        IB Prep. Chemistry


IB Prep Chemistry assignments
IB Prep chemistry assignments are listed by date

Chemistry Assignments
Here is a list of chemistry assignments by date.

Inquiry
Students learn how to write research questions and develop procedures to perform labs to answer their research questions. This is inquiry methodology rather than using "cookbook" labs. I use this method because it helps students develop important critical thinking skills.