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

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

Grading Policies Honors Academic Homework/Classwork Labs 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 child? Ask about homework Ask about SMART lunch Assigned MOST nights Expect 30 minutes – classwork & unit sheet Ask about SMART lunch Monday (B), Wednesday (A) 4 per class, per quarter Remind about time frame for tests/quizzes Tests arrive faster than they think; remind them to review EVERYDAY!! See syllabus/website for dates Remind them to stay organized Keep an organized 3-ring binder with 2 dividers I’m here for you and your child! Available by e-mail or phone

How can I help my son/daughter? 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 with 2 dividers I’m here for you and your child! Available by e-mail or phone

Mrs. Wallace’s Website Access to Class notes Activities Assignments Please add the website to your FAVORITES, it will be used frequently throughout the semester.. Access to Class notes Activities Assignments Reminders Course Calendar www.pchswallace.weebly.com **Presentation will be on the class website if you would like to view it again**