Mrs. Emily Zalewski ezalewski@wcpss.net 919-463-8656 WELCOME TO EARTH SCIENCE Mrs. Emily Zalewski ezalewski@wcpss.net 919-463-8656 Mrs. Heather Wallace hwallace@wcpss.net 919-463-8656

Earth Science Units Quarter 1 Science Literacy Plate Tectonics Rocks, Minerals, Soils Freshwater Oceans Quarter 2 Atmosphere Climate & Severe Weather Ecology & Biomes Natural Resources Astronomy

Grading Policies Homework/Classwork Graded on (4, 3, 2, 1 scale) Honors Academic Homework/Classwork Graded on (4, 3, 2, 1 scale) Accuracy or Completion Labs Group and Individual Student Engagement Media Evaluations (Articles) SMART Lunch Attendance Tests/Quizzes 15 % 20 % 5 % 60 % 20 % 10 % 50 %

How can I help my son/daughter? Ask about homework Assigned MOST nights Expect 30 minutes – classwork & unit sheet Ask about SMART lunch Wednesday (A), Friday (B) 4 per class, per quarter Remind about time frame for tests/quizzes Tests arrive faster than they think; remind to review EVERYDAY!! See website for dates Remind them to stay organized Keep an organized 3-ring binder – 5 dividers I’m here for you and your child! Available by e-mail or phone

Class Websites Mrs. Wallace’s Website Mrs. Zalewski’s Website Add the website to your FAVORITES, it will be used frequently throughout the semester. On the website you will have access to class notes, activities and assignments as well as reminders and the calendar with projected test dates. Mrs. Wallace’s Website www.pchswallace.weebly.com Mrs. Zalewski’s Website www.zalewskipchs.weebly.com **Presentation will be on the class website if you would like to view again**