AP Environmental Science September 14, 2017 Back to school night AP Environmental Science September 14, 2017

Council Rock Graduate B.S. in biochemistry & molecular biology from Penn state M.Ed in secondary education from holy family

Previous relevant work history New jersey department of health and social services Monitored the spread of infectious diseases through the population PSC environmental services Worked closely with the PA DEP to monitor pollutants in the Neshaminy creek

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AP Environmental Science Textbook: Friedland, Andrew, Relyea, Rick, and Courard-Hauri, David. Environmental Science for AP*. 1st edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2011. We have a classroom set of books Needed Tools: pencil and/or pen binder or folder single subject notebook

AP Environmental Science Topics covered: The Living World (10-15%) Chapters 3,4, & 5 Population (10-15%) Chapters 6 & 7 Land and Water Use (10-15%) Chapters 8, 9 10 & 11 Energy Resources and Consumption (10-15%) Chapters 12 & 13 Pollution (25-30%) Earth Systems and Resources (10-15%) Chapters 14,15,16,17 Global Change (10-15%) Chapters 18, 19, & In addition, we will be covering an introductory unit Chapters 1 & 2

AP Environmental Science Grades: calculated on a weighted average tests and quizzes 75% Labs, HW, Classwork 25% 4th marking period only Final exam 25% Above categories scale back Assessments: Chapter Tests quizzes during each chapter. A comprehensive final examination Council Rock School District assessment policy (see course info sheet given to students)

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Homework: Typically students will have a few minutes at the end of class to get started on the homework. No credit will be given for late homework. Labs: Safety contract Closed toe shoes needed We spend a lot of time outside so boots/old sneakers are needed. Goggles when glassware is used

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Clinic: Tuesday and Thursday until 3:00 pm Conduct: ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES – unless specifically directed otherwise lateness to class will not be tolerated 1st offense = warning 2nd offense = teacher detention 3rd offense = referral

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Absences: Student is responsible for finding out what they missed Call a friend Email me Speak to me upon returning to school Absent during a test? Take the test the next day absent the day before a test? take the test with the class

Accelerated Chemistry September 14, 2017 Back to school night Accelerated Chemistry September 14, 2017

Council Rock Graduate B.S. in biochemistry & molecular biology from Penn state M.Ed in secondary education from holy family

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Accelerated Chemistry Book: Modern Chemistry by Tzimopoulos, Metcalfe, Williams, and Castka Book can be left at home Tools: A scientific calculator pencil and/or pen binder or folder Website: http://www.crsd.org/site/default.aspx?DomainID=795

Accelerated Chemistry Topics covered: Matter, Energy & Change Chemical reactions Scientific Measurement/problem solving stoichiometry Atomic structure/theory states of matter Periodic Table/law the behavior of gases Chemical Bonding solutions/heterogeneous mix Chemical names & Formulas acids & Bases Chemical Quantities/equations

Accelerated chemistry Grades: calculated on a weighted average tests and quizzes 70% Labs, HW, Classwork 30% 4th marking period only Final exam 25% Above categories scale back Assessments: Chapter Tests quizzes during each chapter. A comprehensive final examination Council Rock School District assessment policy (see website)

Accelerated Chemistry Homework: Typically classwork that wasn’t finished during class time becomes homework No credit will be given for late homework. Labs: Safety contract Closed toe shoes needed Goggles must be worn

Accelerated Chemistry Clinic: Tuesday and Thursday until 3 pm Conduct: ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES – unless specifically directed otherwise lateness to class will not be tolerated 1st offense = warning 2nd offense = teacher detention 3rd offense = referral

Absences: Student is responsible for finding out what they missed Call a friend Email me Speak to me upon returning to school Absent during a test? Take the test the next day absent the day before a test? take the test with the class