1. Chemistry Mrs. Moreno amoreno@mhrd.k12.nj.us

2. Topics for the Year Atoms: structure and properties, nuclear change Atoms: structure and properties, nuclear change Periodic Table: Trends and relationships Periodic Table: Trends and relationships Molecules: Nomenclature, structure, and properties Molecules: Nomenclature, structure, and properties Chemical Reactions: Classification, balancing, stoichiometry, factors affecting Chemical Reactions: Classification, balancing, stoichiometry, factors affecting

3. Grading Tests = 45% Tests = 45% Quizzes = 15% Quizzes = 15% Classwork = 20% Classwork = 20% Labs = 20% Labs = 20%

4. Homework? Do homework assignments to earn spaces on the racetrack like a board game. Race around the track to earn points for the marking period. Racetrack spaces earned Homework 3 places Complete and well-done 2 places Complete but with mistakes 1 place Incomplete 0 places Absent -1 place Less than ½ done -2 places None

5. Study Tips Chemistry cannot be completely memorized Chemistry cannot be completely memorized Must practice solving problems through in class assignments and homework practice Must practice solving problems through in class assignments and homework practice Curriculum is cumulative Curriculum is cumulative Extra Help Extra Help With me by appointment With me by appointment Guidance can appoint peer tutor Guidance can appoint peer tutor Professional tutoring Professional tutoring

6. Just in case you missed it… amoreno@mhrd.k12.nj.us I’d love to hear from you.

7. Earth Science Mrs. Moreno amoreno@mhrd.k12.nj.us

8. Topics for the Year Geology Geology Mapping/Basic Geography Mapping/Basic Geography Plate Tectonics Plate Tectonics Volcanoes/Earthquakes Volcanoes/Earthquakes Minerals/Rocks Minerals/Rocks Meteorology Meteorology The Atmosphere/Climate The Atmosphere/Climate Weather Weather Astronomy Astronomy Stars/The Sun Stars/The Sun The Moon The Moon The Planets The Planets Oceanography Oceanography Sea Floor Topography Sea Floor Topography Tides/Currents Tides/Currents

9. Grading Tests = 45% Tests = 45% Quizzes = 15% Quizzes = 15% Classwork = 20% Classwork = 20% Labs = 20% Labs = 20%

10. Homework? Do homework assignments to earn spaces on the racetrack like a board game. Race around the track to earn points for the marking period. Racetrack spaces earned Homework 3 places Complete and well-done 2 places Complete but with mistakes 1 place Incomplete 0 places Absent -1 place Less than ½ done -2 places None

11. Study Tips Earth Science cannot be completely memorized Earth Science cannot be completely memorized Must practice techniques and problem solving through in class assignments and homework practice Must practice techniques and problem solving through in class assignments and homework practice There will be a cumulative final exam at the end of the year. There will be a cumulative final exam at the end of the year. Extra Help Extra Help With me by appointment With me by appointment Guidance can appoint peer tutor Guidance can appoint peer tutor Professional tutoring Professional tutoring

12. Just in case you missed it… amoreno@mhrd.k12.nj.us I’d love to hear from you.