Environmental Science
Mrs. Mason
Units of Study
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Environment
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Tools of Environmental Science
Earth’s Spheres
Biomes
Project: Biome Brochure
Natural Resources
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Ecosystems
Biodiversity
gina_mason@pasd.us
Project: Biodiversity
Sustainability
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Environmental History
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Project: News Cast
Best Management Practices
This course will be taught through the use of:
Cooperative Learning/Group work, Lecture, Discussions, Projects, Homework, Laboratory
Exercises, Demonstrations & Hands–On Activities,
Students will be expected to:
Actively participate; Ask for clarification if do not understand;
Encourage classmates; Demonstrate positive behavior
Be ready to learn & have fun; Always try your best!
ALWAYS include Name & Section on work!
Absentee Guidelines:
Students are responsible for finding out what was missed.
If absent on a due date, the work must be turned in on the day of return. If absent on a test or
quiz day, it must be made up on the day of return. Special arrangements can be made due to
extended absences or absences prior to a test.
Grading:
Letter grades will be earned according to district standards.
Grades will be earned through:
Tests & Quizzes
Class Work/Labs/Projects
Homework/Snippet Book
Homework Policy:
Student can earn up to 100 % if complete at beginning of period
75 % if turned in by end of school day (by 3:15PM)
50 % by next day
0% after that
Extra credit: Opportunities & point value are at the discretion of the teacher. Check out Digging
Deeper guidelines for clarification! Student should see me ASAP if.does poorly on an assessment.
WRITING EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL 7th Graders
1. Write with complete sentences using correct punctuation!
2. Indent all paragraphs.
3. Capitalize all proper nouns and sentence beginnings.
4. Use frequently confused words correctly!
Affect or Effect?
Affect
How is Affect Usually Used?
Affect is almost always used as a verb.
What Does Affect Usually Mean?
As a verb, to affect means, "to influence".
Similarly, as a verb, it can mean, "to act in a way you don't
necessarily feel.
Can You Use Affect in a Sentence, Please?
"The rain affected Laura's new dress."
"Amanda affected an air of haughtiness."
Effect
How is Effect Usually Used?
Effect is almost always used as a noun.
What Does Effect Usually Mean?
As a noun, an effect means "a result".
Can You Use Effect in a Sentence, Please?
"The effect of the fireworks on the night sky was
beautiful."
What is the Rare Case of the Word Effect?
In rare cases, the word effect can be used as a verb. When used as
What is the Rare Case of the Word Affect?
a verb effect means, "to bring about or to accomplished".
In very rare instances (specifically, as a scientific term psychologists use),
Can You Use the Rare Form of Effect in a Sentence, Please?
affect can be used a noun. In this instance, it means "an emotion".
"Ray hoped to effect change as the new President of the company."
Can You Use the Rare Form of Affect in a Sentence, Please?
What Does the Word Effective Mean?
"Catherine displayed a happy affect."
Effective is an adjective used to describe a success in producing a
What Does the Word Affective Mean?
Affective is a psychological term that relates to moods, emotions or emotional desired result. Effective can also mean, "to be striking".
Can You Use the Word Effective in a Sentence, Please?
displays.
"Mandy was effective in teaching Harry to play tennis well."
Can You Use the Word Affective in a Sentence, Please?
"Doctor Youseff is a psychologist famous for his work in affective disorders." "Roger's war photography is bold and effective."
To, Too, or Two?
To is a preposition which begins a prepositional phrase or an infinitive.
Too is an adverb meaning "excessively" or "also."
Two is a number.
Their, There, or They're?
Their is a possessive pronoun. It always describes a noun.
Note the spelling of their. It comes from the word they, so the e comes before the i.
There is an adverb meaning "that location
They're is a contraction of they are. Note the spelling: The a from are is replaced by an apostrophe.
Examples: Their dog has fleas. (possessive of they)
I put the collar right there. (that location)
They're 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. (contraction of they are)
Your or You’re?
You're is actually a contraction of "you are," as in "You're cute."
Your is a possessive adjective. It describes a noun by telling us to whom it belongs, as in, "I love your new
dress!" (The dress belongs to you.)