Earth Science Course Overview1 Earth Science “Think Globally Investigate Locally”

Earth Science Course Overview2 Earth Science Class Overview Semester I: Meteorology, Geology, and Geologic Time 1.Organizing Principles and Nature of Science 2.Energy in the Earth System and Hurricanes 3.Physical Meteorology Ch Synoptic Meteorology and Storms Ch Atomic Structure, Periodic Table and Mineral Identification Ch Rock Forming Processes, Earthquakes, and Tectonic Theory Ch. 5 7.Earth History: Radioactive Decay, and Stratigraphy Ch Astronomy Ch. 20 Semester II: Astronomy, Climate and Hydrology 1.Cosmology and Stars Ch Our Sun and Solar System Ch Remote Sensing - NASA 4.Oceans and Climate Ch Groundwater, Rivers, Streams and Lakes Ch Resources and Environment Challenges: Investigating the Misteguay Creek Watershed Ch. 6 Sept - Oct Nov. – Dec. Jan. – Feb. March - April April - May Early January

Earth Science Course Overview3 Guiding Our Learning State of Michigan Content Expectations –Michigan High School Science Content Expectations (Earth Science) Class Notes and Handouts Textbook –Heath Earth Science, Prentice Hall, 1997 Library –Newspaper Articles –Journal Articles –Periodicals –Books Internet –Edline, Discovery, Earthweek, NOVA

Earth Science Course Overview4 Class Activities Daily –Note Taking and Memorization –Discussion and Questions –Research and Study Weekly –Lab Activity –Paragraph Writing At Completion of Each Unit of Study –Assessment (test, presentation, portfolio, etc) At Least Once during the Course –Service Learning HS-ES Partnership –Research Project Semester Exam –Includes All Semester Material –20% of Semester Grade

Teacher Policies 20% Penalty for late homework (prior to grading) No classwork accepted after unit test or project due dates School Rules –Cell Phone –Tardy –Attendance –Dress –Academic Integrity Behavior Expectations –Respectful –Responsible –Honest –Caring Classroom Rules –Starting Class –During Formal Instruction –Assignments –Classroom Cleanliness –Formal and Informal Communication –Right to Learn Earth Science Course Overview5

6 Required Materials Pencil or pen with blue or black ink 3 Ring Binder Notes for Tests (some handouts, some written) Returned Assignments Spiral Notebook Section Questions and Chapter Reviews Written Assignments or Notes

Student Responsibilities 1.Know and Follow School Rules, Including –Cell Phone –Tardy –Attendance –Dress –Academic Integrity 2.Know and Follow Classroom Rules, Including –Behavior –Procedures –Lab Safety 3.Complete Assignments, Labwork and Assessments 4.Review Class Webpage and Powerschool 5.Required Materials –Pencil –Spiral Notebook Notes Section Questions (questions written out) Vocabulary Chapter Reviews –3 Ring Binder Hand outs Drawings Other loose papers Science Tutoring is on Tuesday after school in Mr. Delemeester’s room from 3 – 4 pm. Please see Mr. Delemeester outside of class for additional help if you are having difficulty Earth Science Course Overview7

8 Grades Earning Credit Categories: Class, Lab and Test Scoring: Completion or Graded Calculation of Grades –Grades are calculated automatically as scores are entered into the electronic grade book Quarterly Grades Classwork (30%) + Lab (20%) + Test (50%) Semester Grades Quarter 1 (40%) + Quarter 2 (40%) + Exam (20%)

Earth Science Course Overview9 Do You Have Any Questions?