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 Systems-Pilot
Earth’s Place
in the Universe
Earth and Human Activities

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 The Daily Six Planner Pencil Correcting pen
Colored pencils
Calculator
Comp book

11. Grading Scale
Citizenship: in class performance, participation, preparedness, punctuality
10%
Assessments: tests, quizzes, labs, projects
70%
20%
Assignments: class work, homework, science journal,

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

13. 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

14. Period 2

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