2. Mrs. McMahon Earth Science my webpage on the school website http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us//Domain/252

3. Course Description Big Ideas in the Curriculum: Earth’s surface Earth in Space Earth and Energy Transfer and Materials Recycling

4. The Classroom Laboratory activities: Interactive, frequent, part of the instruction. Computer Webquests and research Instruction: Notes from overhead, powerpoint or as advanced organizer notes; new laboratory and skills workbook: computer dvds; website access; worksheets and ESRT.

5. Quizzes are 1-2 times per week; tests once each unit and/or month. Homework:Generally a few nights a week; either worksheets, out of the textbook, or castlelearning. Should be posted on my webpage.

6. Our text book stays home

7. But our Lab book stays in the classroom

8. Use a binder with looseleaf for notes and a marble notebook for labs

9. Grading Policy This year I will employ a weighted average Failed quizzes: may sometimes be made up during post-session. Failed or poorly done tests may be retaken IF the student comes and writes out meaningful corrections within 5 days.

10. Grades are normally posted in the classroom a few times a quarter. Labs are IMPORTANT and lateness hurts the grade. Homework must be made up within one day.

11. Laboratory Reports Laboratory Reports comprise 20% of the quarter grade in my class They must be completed for the student to take the Regents in June. Students’ attention to DIRECTIONS and their progress as writers will be important.

12. Earth Science is Everywhere The topics we discuss in this course effect us: –Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, –Landforms and climate patterns –Rock types, building materials, gems –Oceans –Space

13. Getting Assistance I am available post-session Tuesday through Thursday in room 215. I am also available periods 5 and 9, but the students must make arrangements with me ahead of time. There are Honor Society students who are willing to tutor during students’ free periods. Arrangements must be made.