1. WELCOME TO EARTH SCIENCE
Mrs. Heather Wallace

2. Earth Science Units Quarter 2 Atmosphere Climate & Severe Weather
Science Literacy
Plate Tectonics
Rocks, Minerals, Soils
Freshwater
Oceans
Quarter 2
Atmosphere
Climate & Severe Weather
Ecology & Biomes
Natural Resources
Astronomy

3. Grading Policies Honors Academic Homework/Classwork Labs
Graded on (4, 3, 2, 1 scale)
Accuracy or Completion
Labs
Group and Individual
Student Engagement
Media Evaluations (Articles)
SMART Lunch Attendance
Tests/Quizzes
15 %
20 %
5 %
60 %
20 %
10 %
50 %

4. How can I help my child? Ask about homework Ask about SMART lunch
Assigned MOST nights
Expect 30 minutes – classwork & unit sheet
Ask about SMART lunch
Monday (B), Wednesday (A)
4 per class, per quarter
Remind about time frame for tests/quizzes
Tests arrive faster than they think; remind them to review EVERYDAY!!
See syllabus/website for dates
Remind them to stay organized
Keep an organized 3-ring binder with 2 dividers
I’m here for you and your child!
Available by or phone

5. How can I help my son/daughter?
Remind about time frame for tests/quizzes
Tests arrive faster than they think; remind to review EVERYDAY!!
See website for dates
Remind them to stay organized
Keep an organized 3-ring binder with 2 dividers
I’m here for you and your child!
Available by or phone

6. Mrs. Wallace’s Website Access to Class notes Activities Assignments
Please add the website to your FAVORITES, it will be used frequently throughout the semester..
Access to
Class notes
Activities
Assignments
Reminders
Course Calendar
**Presentation will be on the class website if you would like to view it again**