2013-14 School Year Hugh M. Cummings Mr. Coble Earth Science Honors Welcome! 2013-14 School Year Hugh M. Cummings Mr. Coble Earth Science Honors 7/13/2019

Agenda/Topics to Be Covered Mission Statement/Goals Who’s Who Classroom Policies Grading Teacher Webpage Science Fair Summary 7/13/2019

Mission Statement/Goals Hugh M. Cummings High School, in partnership with families and the community, provides challenging opportunities in a caring, respectful, innovative environment that empowers all students to demonstrate high achievement and lead meaningful lives in a diverse society. Reading, Writing, Organization 7/13/2019

Obejectives/Goals of Class Unit 1 – Science and Energy (8-10 Days) Unit 2 – Minerals, Rocks, Plate Tectonics (8-10 Days) Unit 3 – Earthquakes and Volcanoes (8-10 Days) Unit 4 – Water and Oceans (8-10 Days) Unit 5 – Weathering and Erosion (8-10 Days) Unit 6 – Atmosphere and Weather (8-10 Days) Unit 7 – Climate and Ecosystems (10-12 Days) Unit 8 – Land and Water Use (10-12 Days) Unit 9 – The Solar System and the Universe (8-10 Days) 7/13/2019

Who’s Who List key school staff Principle – Mr. Alexander Assistant Principles - Ms. Bingham Ms. Best Ms. Johns Mr. Coach Rob Media Coordinator - Mr. Wall Secretary - Ms. Lewis Head Custodian - Mr. Blackwell Nurse – Ms. Brady Social Worker – Ms. Norris 7/13/2019

Who’s Who Science Department Resources: Mr. Christoff - Physical Science / Chemistry Mr. O’Neill – Biology / Physical Science Mr. Coble – Earth Science / Earth Science Honors Mr. Turner – Earth Science / Chemistry Ms. Smith – Biology Honors/ Chemistry Honors *some teach more than one subject and are good resources if I’m not readily available. 7/13/2019

Classroom Policies Highlight most important policies * 07/16/96 Classroom Policies Highlight most important policies Classwork / Homework expectations Explain classroom management plan Hall passes Bathroom breaks Clean up and dismissals No bathroom breaks during lunch times. MUST sign out and then sign back in. 7/13/2019 *

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Classroom Policies 7/13/2019

Classroom Policies 7/13/2019

Classroom Policies 7/13/2019

Classroom Policies 7/13/2019

Classroom Policies 7/13/2019

Classroom Policies 7/13/2019

Classroom Policies 7/13/2019

Classroom Policies 7/13/2019

Grading Tests ------------25% Quizzes----------15% Labs/Projects----20% Classwork--------20% Homework-------20% 7/13/2019

Every Test Will Have A Small Cumulative Part Inserted. Tests 25% Every Test Will Have A Small Cumulative Part Inserted. Essays will be a HUGE component 7/13/2019

A Great Student Becomes A Great Teacher Quizzes 15% A Great Student Becomes A Great Teacher Teaching Is Part Of Your Quiz Grade!! On quiz days, you and your partner will review/teach each other the topics covered. The average quiz grade between you and your partner will be your individual quiz grade. 7/13/2019

All PowerPoint Chapter Slides are available on my Teacher’s Webpage. Homework 20% All PowerPoint Chapter Slides are available on my Teacher’s Webpage. Students are expected to know the content before the next class period. Aldo Leopold – A Sand County Almanac 7/13/2019

Classwork 20% Classwork involves: Creating Evaluating Analyzing Applying Participation 7/13/2019

Bell Ringers may count either Classwork or a Quiz Grade. Almost everyday, you will use a smart response clicker as your daily warmups. The warmups are designed to test your knowledge of the PowerPoint Slides you studied at home. Bell Ringers may count either Classwork or a Quiz Grade. 7/13/2019

You will have at least 1 lab for each unit ~ 10-15 labs Lab / Projects 20% You will have at least 1 lab for each unit ~ 10-15 labs Science Fair Project 7/13/2019

Science Fair 7/13/2019

All the Earth Science Resources Online Teacher’s Webpage All the Earth Science Resources Online 7/13/2019

Summary / Q&A Questions, comments, or concerns at this time. 7/13/2019