1. Mrs. Geithner-Marron & Ms. Wainacht

2. Geology- study of Earth & its history Astronomy- study of space Meteorology- study of the atmosphere Oceanography- study of the oceans

3. Attendance- prompt, daily attendance is crucial to success Lab counts as a separate class Materials- binder, pens, pencils Absences- see me the day returning to school to show HW that was due pick up work that was missed find out due dates for missed work etc.

4. Where can you find info about your child’s class? My website on the school’s faculty page.

5. Due at beginning of class –Late HW generally not accepted Exceptions… –excused absence »due upon return –extended time modifications »must show progress on due date & then have until next day

6. Unit Cover Page & Book Work HW

7. Labs Submit on-time for full credit -20% per day late (-10% per day for extended time w/ progress shown) All safety rules must be followed. –Closed-toe shoes required. Keep a pair in locker or in class just in case…

8. Quizzes –at various points within chapter/unit Tests –after multiple chapters/units Announced Review given

9. Grades are earned not given –total points method (pts earned/possible pts)

10. Academic Integrity Honesty is expected in my classroom Cheating, copying, plagiarizing will not be tolerated & are serious offenses. –Occasional group lab reports or projects will be assigned, otherwise all work should be done independently. When in doubt, ask!

11. Extra Help: available by appointment –Encourage your child to ask for help a. s. a. p. –Tutoring should be a final step. The tutor should contact me. –So we can be “on the same page”. –So he/she knows how I have approached the content. Contact: –RGeithner@darienps.orgRGeithner@darienps.org Parents + Student +Teacher = Keys to unlocking success

12. CyberEd Interactive lessons, applications, & “tests” to support different learning styles.

13. Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment GLOBE Mission –To promote the teaching and learning of science, enhance environmental literacy and stewardship, and promote scientific discovery. Goals –Improve student achievement across the curriculum with a focus on student research in environmental and Earth system science; –Enhance awareness and support activities of individuals throughout the world to benefit the environment; –Contribute to scientific understanding of Earth as a system; –Connect and inspire the next generation of global scientists.

14. GIS Investigations Uses maps & different “layers” to show the relationship between different phenomena in earth science.