Science

Studying Science with BFG!
My name is Derek M. Colquhoun and I am the science teacher at RLA. I bring great enthusiasm and believe all students can learn, it is just a matter of finding the best method.
The science classes at RLA are:
Biology – learning about life, the how and the why. Topics include evolution, genetics, ecology and the cell.
Energy and Motion – learning about how objects move. Topics include Newton’s Laws, velocity, power and waves.
Moving Earth and Stars – learning about the earth and the stars. Topics include plate tectonics, volcanoes, life cycle of stars and the expansion of space (awesome!).
I received my bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University; master’s degree in the Science of Instruction from Drexel University and a graduate certificate in Sustainable Natural Resources at Oregon State University.
I am a lover of nature and enjoy hikes, reading and spending time with family.