Earth Science 2014-2015
“Think Globally
Investigate Locally”
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Earth Science Class Overview
Semester I: Meteorology, Geology, and Geologic Time
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Organizing Principles and Nature of Science
Energy in the Earth System and Hurricanes
Sept - Oct
Physical Meteorology Ch. 26-27
Synoptic Meteorology and Storms Ch. 28-30
Atomic Structure, Periodic Table and Mineral Identification Ch 3-4
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Rock Forming Processes, Earthquakes, and Tectonic Theory Ch. 5
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Earth History: Radioactive Decay, and Stratigraphy Ch. 32
Astronomy Ch. 20
Early January
Semester II: Astronomy, Climate and Hydrology
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Cosmology and Stars Ch. 21
Jan. – Feb.
Our Sun and Solar System Ch. 22
Remote Sensing - NASA
March - April
Oceans and Climate Ch. 17-19
Groundwater, Rivers, Streams and Lakes Ch. 9-10
Resources and Environment Challenges:
Investigating the Misteguay Creek Watershed Ch. 6
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April - May
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Guiding Our Learning
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State of Michigan Content Expectations
– Michigan High School Science Content
Expectations (Earth Science)
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Class Notes and Handouts
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Textbook
– Heath Earth Science, Prentice Hall, 1997
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Library
– Newspaper Articles
– Journal Articles
– Periodicals
– Books
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Internet
– Edline, Discovery, Earthweek, NOVA
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Class Activities
Daily
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Note Taking and Memorization
Discussion and Questions
Research and Study
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Lab Activity
Paragraph Writing
At Completion of Each Unit of Study
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Assessment (test, presentation, portfolio, etc)
At Least Once during the Course
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Service Learning HS-ES Partnership
Research Project
Semester Exam
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Includes All Semester Material
20% of Semester Grade
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Teacher Policies
• 20% Penalty for late
homework (prior to grading)
• No classwork accepted
after unit test or project
due dates
• School Rules
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Cell Phone
Tardy
Attendance
Dress
Academic Integrity
• Behavior Expectations
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Respectful
Responsible
Honest
Caring
• Classroom Rules
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Starting Class
During Formal Instruction
Assignments
Classroom Cleanliness
Formal and Informal
Communication
– Right to Learn
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Required Materials
• Pencil or pen with blue or black ink
• 3 Ring Binder
• Notes for Tests
(some handouts, some written)
• Returned Assignments
• Spiral Notebook
• Section Questions and Chapter Reviews
• Written Assignments or Notes
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Student Responsibilities
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Know and Follow School Rules,
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Cell Phone
Tardy
Attendance
Dress
Academic Integrity
Know and Follow Classroom Rules,
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Behavior
Procedures
Lab Safety
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Complete Assignments, Labwork
and Assessments
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Review Class Webpage and
Powerschool
5. Required Materials
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Pencil
Spiral Notebook
• Notes
• Section Questions
(questions written out)
• Vocabulary
• Chapter Reviews
3 Ring Binder
• Hand outs
• Drawings
• Other loose papers
Science Tutoring is on Tuesday
after school in Mr. Delemeester’s
room from 3 – 4 pm.
Please see Mr. Delemeester
outside of class for additional
help if you are having difficulty
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Grades
Earning Credit
Categories: Class, Lab and Test
Scoring: Completion or Graded
Calculation of Grades
– Grades are calculated automatically as scores are
entered into the electronic grade book
Quarterly Grades
• Classwork (30%) + Lab (20%) + Test (50%)
Semester Grades
• Quarter 1 (40%) + Quarter 2 (40%) + Exam (20%)
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Do You Have Any Questions?
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