1. Place your parent letter and syllabus on your desk
Merlin
Nia’Milika
Kiara
Terrence
Tyrik
Toreal
Braxton
Zyriah
Jada
Leroyal
Crystell
Da’janae M.
Da’janae R.
Kevin
Renee
Chevonne
Romad
Anthony
Garyell
Thuy
Shaheem
Odaisha
Arell
Kailand
Marcus
Jeremie
Jaelan
Kiffy
Leonard
Jourdan
Directions:
Place your parent letter and syllabus on your desk
Place your binder and paper on your desk
Take out a piece of notebook paper

2. 1/6/17 Do Now: Volume 0 Complete Sentences
“You cannot learn a discipline without being a habitual, close reader in that discipline.” What do you think this quote means in your own words?
“Writing takes thinking to the next level.” How might writing take thinking to the “next level”?
“Most students find discussion their favorite way to learn.” Tell me about a class that you had really good discussions in.

3. Class Vision
Vision: Develop as scientists ready for future college and/or career experience by studying the environmental world around you in detail.

4. School Goals
- Students will have an ACT average of 19 with at least 70% 18 or above

5. Class Rules & Expectations
Volume Levels
Bathroom Policy
Rewards
Consequences

6. What is Environmental Science?
Environmental Science is the study of how the natural world works, how our environment affects us, and how we affect our environment.

7. Why is studying Environmental Science important and relevant to you?

8. 1/6/17 Independent Practice Volume 1 (Volume 0 if loud)
Respond to the following prompt:
Why is studying Environmental Science important and relevant to you?
Criteria for Success:
Include introduction, body, and conclusion
Cite at least 3 pieces of support from the text
Write at least 10 sentences