1. Welcome to Earth & Space Science
Ms. Kari Graettinger

2. My Education University of Illinois University of Colorado
BS Geology
BS Geography
MS Geography
University of Colorado
Post graduate work
Seattle Pacific University
Master in Teaching

3. My Girls

4. My Border Collie!
“Scout”

5. Welcome! Philosophy of Education Course Syllabus Class Policies
Parent Communication

6. Philosophy of Education
Teaching life skills
Organization and responsibility
Critical thinking
Problem solving

7. Course Syllabus Lab Safety Scientific Method Earth’s Dynamic Systems
Weather & Climate
Space Systems Exploration

8. Class Policies
Expectations
Grading Scale
Tips for Success

9. Expectations Be prepared Be responsible for your own learning
Follow classroom rules
Think and have fun!! 

10. Expectations Class Materials Planner Pencil Highlighter Correcting pen
Colored pencils
Calculator
Science Journal

11. Grading Scale
Assignments: class work, homework, science journal,
Assessments: tests, quizzes, labs, projects
25%
75%

12. Missing Work=50% From Thomas Guskey:
Zeros are seldom an accurate description
of a student’s achievement and skew
average grades dramatically.
Instead of prompting greater effort,
zeros and the low grades they yield
more often cause students to withdraw
from learning.
One alternative to zeros is to assign an
“I” or “Incomplete” grade with explicit
requirements for completing the work.

13. Tips for Success Extra help opportunities… How can parents help?
By appointment before and after school
How can parents help?
Check planner/website, Skyward, and supplies daily
Use Website when absent
Provide a quiet, organized space for doing homework

14. Parent Communication
Contact information:
Encourage your students to do the ing!
Conference by appointment
Family Access
Up-to-date grade information
Access on IMS or teacher website
My website

15. Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. -Vince Lombardi