1. Welcome to Earth Systems & Space Science Mrs. Galoob, room #314 rgaloob@skschools.net rgaloob@skschools.net

2. The History of Mrs. Galoob Teaching at SKHS since 2008 National Board Certification 2013 Taught at BRMS, SK Jr. High, on the Navaho reservation in Leupp, Arizona Oregon State University –Masters in Arts and Teaching –Bachelors of Science in Biology Grew up in Norman Oklahoma

3. Mrs. Galoob’s website : http://hs.skschools.net/Teachers/rgaloob/ http://hs.skschools.net/Teachers/rgaloob/ I have a website that is linked to the schools website (http://skschools.net), from this site you should click on my name from the high school staff list. For some topics I will post the class notes and information about major assignments such as lab reports.http://skschools.net

4. Earth Systems Course Themes Measurement and Scientific Method –Metric units –Scientific tools Oceanography –Salinity, temperature, and current Meteorology –Convection and winds Structure of the earth –Rock cycle –Earth’s composition Plate tectonics –Earthquakes, volcanoes Space science –Big bang –Star formation

5. Course Activities Using maps and graphs Making and interpreting models Working in groups with peers Using lab equipment Communicating results Performing and writing lab investigations

6. Lab Reports for the Portfolio: Student Learning Expectation (SLE) A1: All students will demonstrate critical thinking by acquiring and analyzing information, employing effective research skills and using logic in problem solving. Two lab reports (2 courses) Scan graded report and rubric into Richer Picture Online software program.

7. Lab Reports Quarter 1: The myth of Davy Jones Locker –Ocean layering Quarter 2: Meteorology –Convection currents Quarter 3: Plate Tectonics –Earthquake data as evidence of plate movement in South America Quarter 4: Astronomy –Star Life cycle

8. Lab Report Rubric Proficiency Requirements A proficient lab report must: 1. Demonstrate that the student understands the nature of science and the scientific process 2. Demonstrate that the student understands the applicable science standards presented and analyzed in the experiment. 3. Demonstrate the student's ability to analyze their data and use their data to draw conclusions relative to the validity of their hypothesis.

9. Academic support Parent Connect now called SKYWARD Wednesday morning academic support

10. Materials You will be issued a textbook: publisher: Pearson Physical Science Concepts in Action with Earth & Space Science In class every day you will need: a pen or pencil, a 3 ring binder to keep notes, handouts, lab data, graded work, etc. your agenda KEEP ALL YOUR WORK: All quizzes and tests will be based on the notes and activities done in class. There will be semester exams to review for, therefore I strongly suggest keeping a notebook of all materials in order to review.

11. Expectations for Students Attendance! Attitude! Effort! Be on time and prepared for class. On the due date of an assignment students should bring to class their work in a completed format. All submitted assignments are the work of only the student making the submission. Be courteous to others, use respectful language. Always follow lab safety rules as specified in the safety contract. Cell phones and MP3 players are not allowed and will be confiscated to be handed over to an administrator. Any communication with persons outside school should be done through the SKHS office.

12. Absences : Students must get missed work if absent Students should plan on staying after school for extra help Students need to make up tests and quizzes in a timely manner

13. Grading Grades will be calculated based on a point system. Points earned in a quarter will be divided by the total points possible to arrive at a percentage : 100-90% = A, 89-80=B, 79-70= C, 69-60=D, below 60 = F. Homework: 5-10 points. Full credit is given for homework completed and on time. Students are expected to make corrections to their work when we go over it as a class. Late and incomplete homework is not accepted. You are expected to complete homework when absent as described above in “expectations”. Class work, small labs, and Quizzes: 10-50 points Tests/ Projects/ Full Lab Reports: 50-100 points Rubrics with detailed instructions will be given with all projects and lab reports.