Place your parent letter and syllabus on your desk Merlin Nia’Milika Kiara Terrence Tyrik Toreal Braxton Zyriah Jada Leroyal Crystell Da’janae M. Da’janae R. Kevin Renee Chevonne Romad Anthony Garyell Thuy Shaheem Odaisha Arell Kailand Marcus Jeremie Jaelan Kiffy Leonard Jourdan Directions: Place your parent letter and syllabus on your desk Place your binder and paper on your desk Take out a piece of notebook paper

1/6/17 Do Now: Volume 0 Complete Sentences “You cannot learn a discipline without being a habitual, close reader in that discipline.” What do you think this quote means in your own words? “Writing takes thinking to the next level.” How might writing take thinking to the “next level”? “Most students find discussion their favorite way to learn.” Tell me about a class that you had really good discussions in.

Class Vision Vision: Develop as scientists ready for future college and/or career experience by studying the environmental world around you in detail.

School Goals - Students will have an ACT average of 19 with at least 70% 18 or above

Class Rules & Expectations Volume Levels Bathroom Policy Rewards Consequences

What is Environmental Science? Environmental Science is the study of how the natural world works, how our environment affects us, and how we affect our environment.

Why is studying Environmental Science important and relevant to you?

1/6/17 Independent Practice Volume 1 (Volume 0 if loud) Respond to the following prompt: Why is studying Environmental Science important and relevant to you? Criteria for Success: Include introduction, body, and conclusion Cite at least 3 pieces of support from the text Write at least 10 sentences