1. Welcome to Environmental Science
David Harris
Barbara Ziegler

2. Topics: Ecology Resources Environmental Issues
interaction of organisms and the environments in which they live
Resources
distribution and use/misuse
Environmental Issues
pollution, resource depletion, overpopulation, loss of biodiversity

3. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Science and Engineering Practices
Crosscutting Concepts

4. Activities: Emphasis on hands-on laboratory and exploratory activities
Inquiry based
Reading assignments
Research
Assessments (quizzes and tests)

5. Contact Information
Mr. Harris
Ms. Ziegler

6. Extra Help: Mr. Harris– Ms. Ziegler – Tuesday – Room 1
Wednesday – Room 212

7. Teacher Web:
Access from Lakeland’s website
Ms Ziegler's Faculty Page

8. Classroom Code of Behavior:
RESPECT

9. Determined by: total points earned/ total possible points
Grading Policy:
Determined by:
total points earned/
total possible points

10. Grading Policy: Tests – 75-100 points Quizzes – 20-30 points
Labs/Lab Reports – points
Presentations/Projects – points
Homework – points
Classwork – points
Papers – points

11. TOTAL POINTS FOR THE SEMESTER ~ 1800 points:
Tests/Quizzes points
Labs / Lab Report points
Presentations/Projects points
Homework points
Classwork points
Papers points

12. GRADES
M1 = 22.5%
M2 = 22.5%
Final Exam= 10%
M3 = 22.5%
M4 = 22.5%

13. Looking forward to a successful and productive semester
Please feel free to contact us with any questions and concerns