Mrs. Burkett
Environmental Science Course Syllabus
2017-2018 School Year
Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. I am Mrs. Burkett, your child’s Environmental Science teacher for the school year.
Course Title : Environmental Science
Contact Information : burkett.amber@segsd.org
Textbook Info : Environmental Science (Holt)
Course Description : The student will demonstrate the ability to use scientific skills and processes and environmental science concepts so as to identify and explain human impact on the environment and the interrelationships between the environment and other sciences, technology, and social issues.
Topics Covered :
What is Environmental Science? Ecology
Intro. to Environmental Science Ecosystems
Scientific Method Populations
Lab Safety Water Resources & Pollution
Air Pollution Energy
Land Use Waste
Agriculture and Food Environmental Policies
Biodiversity Future of the Environment
Materials Needed:
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A One Subject Notebook
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Binder or Folder
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Post-it Notes
 Pens and Pencils

The following Factors will be included in determining student grades for this course:
Tests/Quizzes, Labs ........................................................................ 60%
Class work, Homework, Projects.........................................................................40%
Class Communication
Mrs. Burkett will use remind and Edmodo to communicate with the class and parents.
A link for Edmodo will be sent soon using the remind program next week. See attached flyer with the instructions how to sign-up for remind. Please register as soon as possible.
Please sign and return the bottom of this form.
Parent Signature___________________________________________________
Student Signature__________________________________________________