Transcript Earth Science Expectations

Earth Science Expectations
• Welcome to Miss McParland’s Earth Science Class!
What is Earth Science?
• The study of Earth’s land, water, air, and
outer space.
What is covered in this class?
• Ecology
• Geology
• Hydrology
• Meteorology
• Astronomy
Stuff you might need.
• 5 Star Notebook
• Pens and pencils
– I expect you to have one
everyday!
• Colored pencils, markers, and
crayons
– We do many projects in class it
is nice to have your own but not
mandatory.
• Glue sticks
• Scissors
What happens first?
• First Semester:
– Lab safety
– Scientific Inquiry &
Metric System
– Structure of the Earth
and plate tectonics
– Minerals and rocks
– Weathering, Erosion,
and Soil formation
• Second Semester:
– Hydrology (water
cycle)
– Atmosphere
– Meteorology
– Climatology
– Astronomy
Where does my grade come from?
5%
Tests/Quizzes/Projects
45%
50%
Classwork/Homework
Bellwork
•A = 90% B = 80% C = 70% D= 60% F = 50% and below
What is expected of my work?
• All work turned in should be-Neat with your/Name,
Date, Period on it.
• On technology work, use correct English. No texting
abbreviations. OMG!
• You are responsible for getting the make-up work,
located in the Becker Book on my desk, handouts
are in the Handout folder, and missing notes are
available online on my website.
• Late work grades are lowered. First day late -10%
after the first day it is 50%.
• There is NO extra credit given.
What is expected of me?
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Be in your seat at the bell or you are tardy.
No Food or Drink! Water is ok.
If the cell phone is out, it is mine.
I keep all toys.
Follow the Lab Safety Rules (or you get seat
work)
• Follow my directions and classroom
procedures.
• And……….
Class Procedures
• Entering the Room
– Sit in assigned seat
– Take out pen/pencil/notebook
– Begin your bell work
– And SMILE (its science!)
Class Procedures
• Turning in work – Remember your name,
papers without names receive no credit and
are placed in the graveyard
• If you are absent
– Ask your partners what you missed and check the
Becker book
– Get missed copies from the Handout folders
and/or my website.
– If you have questions ask me after class or when I
am not teaching.
Class Procedures
• Using the bathroom
– Fill out planner.
– Ask me to sign it
when I am NOT
teaching.
• Washing your hands
– You may use any sink
but the one by the
teacher desk.
– Don’t waste paper
towels.
– Don’t be
disruptive!!!
Class Procedures
• Sharpening your pencil
– Do this when I am
NOT Teaching!!!!!
• Blowing your nose
– Quietly get a tissue
and blow your nose.
– Yes, you may step
outside.
• If you need to throw
up………
– Grab the trashcan
and run outside
Class Procedures
• Leaving the class
– Keep working until you are instructed to pack
up
– Make sure your area is cleaned up
– Make sure all materials are returned to the
correct place
– Wait to be dismissed by Miss McParland
– Push in or stack your chair
Where is the stuff?
• The best time to get “stuff”, use the
bathroom, or sharpen a pencil is WHEN I AM
NOT TEACHING!
• Use, do not abuse the STUFF!!!
• Let’s take a “tour” of the room and find out
where to go if there is a fire drill..
Things that Make Miss McParland
really MAD
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Breaking or abusing the STUFF
Touching My STUFF
Chewing Gum
Being mean to each other
Talking When I am!!!
Fuzzies - (ripped out
notebook paper)