Welcome to Environmental Science David Harris Barbara Ziegler

Topics: Ecology Resources Environmental Issues interaction of organisms and the environments in which they live Resources distribution and use/misuse Environmental Issues pollution, resource depletion, overpopulation, loss of biodiversity

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices Crosscutting Concepts

Activities: Emphasis on hands-on laboratory and exploratory activities Inquiry based Reading assignments Research Assessments (quizzes and tests)

Contact Information Mr. Harris dharris@lakeland.k12.nj.us Ms. Ziegler bziegler@lakeland.k12.nj.us

Extra Help: Mr. Harris– Ms. Ziegler – Tuesday – Room 1 Wednesday – Room 212

Teacher Web: Access from Lakeland’s website Ms Ziegler's Faculty Page

Classroom Code of Behavior: RESPECT

Determined by: total points earned/ total possible points Grading Policy: Determined by: total points earned/ total possible points

Grading Policy: Tests – 75-100 points Quizzes – 20-30 points Labs/Lab Reports – 25-50 points Presentations/Projects – 25-50 points Homework – 10-15 points Classwork – 10-30 points Papers – 25-50 points

TOTAL POINTS FOR THE SEMESTER ~ 1800 points: Tests/Quizzes - 450 points Labs / Lab Report - 450 points Presentations/Projects - 250 points Homework - 150 points Classwork - 250 points Papers - 250 points

GRADES M1 = 22.5% M2 = 22.5% Final Exam= 10% M3 = 22.5% M4 = 22.5%

Looking forward to a successful and productive semester Please feel free to contact us with any questions and concerns