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Welcome to
Earth science
Brad Abbott
Rocky Mountain High
Room # 202
Overview
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Earth Science consist of 5 basic sciences:
Geology, Hydrology, Oceanography,
Astronomy, and Meteorology.
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Geology
Hydrology/Env Sci
Oceanography
Astronomy
Meteorology
Units by
Semester
Fall Semester
Scientific Method
Metric Units
Mapping
Matter and energy
Meteorology!
Volcanoes
Spring Semester
Elements
Mineralogy
Rock cycle
Geologic Time-
Earthquakes
Weathering and
Erosion
Earth Motions
Plate Tectonics
Astronomy-
How Grades are Determined
Grades are determined
(by a weighted scale)
Class and Home
Work
30%
Weekly
Quizzes
Exams
60%
EOC/Final
10%
Applications: Thinking Skills
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Organizing Data
Interpreting Data
Problem Solving
Time Management
Understanding
How
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Take thorough notes
 Review notes regularly for Quizzes
 Hand in all assignments on time
 Prepare for exams many days in advance
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Be organized
Make up work ASAP!
Bring materials everyday
Communication
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E-mail abbott.brad@meridianschools.org
Phone 350-4340 ext 1202
Class web page. http://205.138.55.154/a/abbott/
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Extracurricular Activities
Classroom Expectations
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