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JP TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOL
Syllabus
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Instructor’s Name:
Amanda Feld
Course Title:
Earth Space Science
Course Schedule:
Period 1 7:40am-8:30am
Course Location:
Room 822
Contact Information:
Phone:754-323-2300
Email: Amanda.Feld@browardschools.com
Website: www.msfeldsscience.weebly.com
Availability:
7:15am-7:30am or 2:45pm-3:15pm
Course Materials:
Textbook: Holt McDougal Earth Science
Supplies needed: 1 3subject notebook (it can be left in class)
Paper
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
Multiple Pens and Pencils
Electronic Resources:
Objectives:
Electronic Book is available online though B.E.E.P on
Broward schools website:
http://beep.browardschools.com/ssoPortal/index.html
Choose Student portal, enter User name (student number) and
password (birth date). Then go to Grades 9-12 and choose
Science, and then Earth Space Science
Topics will include, but not be limited to
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The nature of science and scientific processes
Earth’s systems
The nature of matter
Formation of the universe
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Assignments:
The solar system
Weather
Oceans
Rocks and minerals
The earth’s crust
Plate tectonics
Laboratory activities, which include the use of the
scientific method, measurement, laboratory
apparatus, and proper safety techniques.
Will include but not limited to worksheets, study and note
guides, labs, and special projects.
Seat Work and Homework Policy:
Quizzes & Tests:
Most work shall be completed in class. If unable to finish
within that time, it needs to be completed for homework. Due
dates for certain assignments and projects will be given in
class and be posted on my website.
All assignments will be announced in class. Tests shall be given
at the end of each section.
Late Work:
Late work is not accepted. If you are absent late work will be
accepted within 2 days of return (whether excused or not).
Quizzes/ tests shall be made up within 7 school days (whether
excused or not).
Weighting of Assignments:
Chapter Test & Quizzes 40%
Labs/ Projects 30%
Homework 10%
Class work 20%
Grading Scale:
SBBC Policy states :
90-100 = A
87-89= B+
80-86= B
77-79=C+
70-76= C
67-69=D+
60-66= D
59 or below = F
Academic Honesty:
On my honor as a student at JPT, I have neither given nor
received aid on this test.
Attendance:
All students will follow the guidelines set by Broward County
Public Schools, the Code of Student Conduct Handbook, and J.P. Taravella's attendance policy.
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Cell phones :
Prior to the start of class, students must turn their cell phones
off. If students are found using phones during class(without
permission), they will be taken away for the duration of the
class period and the student will receive a detention.
Rules and Expectations:
1. I will come to Class ON TIME and be PREPARED with all necessary materials.
2. I will FOLLOW the TEACHER’S INSTRUCTIONS/RULES THE FIRST TIME THEY
ARE GIVEN.
3. I will NOT EAT or DRINK in class unless authorized by the teacher.
4. I will RAISE MY HAND AND WAIT FOR PERMISSION TO SPEAK OR LEAVE YOUR
SEAT.
5. I will WORK HARD and STAY ON TASK
6. NO PROFANITY OR OTHER OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
7. I will NOT use my cell phone in class.
Name: _____________________________ Period: ________
PARENT SIGNATURE: _________________________________________ DATE:___________
STUDENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE:___________