ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
MR. TUMMINGS
OUTLINE
Unit 1--Introduction to Environmental Science
 Science and the Environment
 Tools of Environmental Science
 The Dynamic Earth
Unit 2--Ecology
 The organization of Life
 How the Ecosystem Work
 Biomes
 Aquatic Ecosystems
OUTLINE CONT’D
Unit 3--Populations
 Understanding Populations
 The Human Population
 Biodiversity
Unit 4--Water, Air and Land
 Water
 Air
 Land
 Food and Agriculture
OUTLINE CONT’D
Unit 5—Mineral and energy Resources
 Mining and Mineral Resources
 Nonrenewable Energy
 Renewable Energy
 Waste
GRADING POLICY
Factors
Description
Classwork
This includes all
work completed in
the classroom
setting, including:
• Group
Participation •
Notebooks • Warmups • Vocabulary
• Written responses
to Constructed
Responses
(BCR/ECR), where
applicable
• Group discussions
• Active participation
in math projects •
Completion of
assignments
Grade % Per QT
30%
GRADING POLICY
CONT’D
Factors
Brief Description
Grade % Per QT
Homework
This includes all work
completed outside the
classroom to be
graded on its
completion and
student’s preparation
for class (materials,
supplies, etc.)
Assignments can
include, but not limited
to:
• Problem of the Week
• Essays • Projects
20%
GRADING POLICY
CONT’D
Factors
Brief Description
This category entails both the traditional
(exams and quizzes) and alternative
(presentations, projects, portfolios)
methods of assessing student learning.
Exams Quizzes Portfolios Research/Unit
Projects Oral presentations
Suggested criteria for grading
presentations, projects, portfolios:
• Concepts/objectives have been met •
Completion of project • Relativity, originality
Grade %
Per QT
MUST DO’S
 Warm-up Check (daily, weekly)Graded
 Notebook/folder check (daily, weekly)Graded
 Homework (current event science article, due every
Wednesday we have school) Homework Grade
MATERIALS REQUIRED
 Notebook or Folder
 Paper, pencil or some writing utensil
 Flash Drive
THINGS TO KEEP IN
MIND
 Phones-keep them where they belong or see the office will
come and get it. I will only say this once to you.
 Music player, same thing
 Once I put a zero grade in, I don’t move it
 Make-up work on request even if absence is excused
 Respect your classmates
 Make sure your notes are up to date, if you are absent, get
them from from someone in the class. you will be
responsible for all note, and warm-ups.
 If I am absent, whatever work that is left for you to
complete will be graded as an assessment.
 http://mrtummings-tohs.wikispaces.com/Home+Page
 If you don’t want to work, find someplace else to sit
outside this room and you will be given a zero.
 No work no grade
 I don’t fail you, you fail yourself