Textbook: Focus on California Earth Science (c) 2008
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Science Online Resources (audio textbook, labs, assignments, e-quizzes, etc.)
Go to www.PHSchool.com for all your online science needs. The universal web code is: cwk-9999. Note: Throughout the textbook there are specific web codes that will link you to relevant activities or active arts directly related to the chapter readings.Back to Top
For questions, please e-mail me at kdang@saratogausd.org. I will check my e-mails daily and will usually respond within 24 hours. Please do not hesitate to ask for help whenever you need it.Back to Top
Effective Study Strategies for Earth Science
Paying attention in class and making sure you take notes is vital to success in my science class. My notes are nothing more than important facts that are summarized and most likely will show up in your quizzes and tests.Back to Top
Policy Regarding Late Homework Assignments
All assignments are due at the beginning of the class on the date posted. Exceptions are made when a student has an excused absence. Absent student have same number of days to make up the work as the length of the absence, without penalty. Late homework assignments will only be accepted with a HW pass one day later for full credit. Homework assignments that are two days late are accepted with a HW pass for half credit and no credit by the third day. after the due date for half the points.Back to Top
Homework and Examination Policy
Homework may be given any weekday, except Fridays. Quizzes may be given on any weekday, but tests are only given on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Students will be informed one week prior to date of test.Back to Top
Classroom Policy on Mechanical Pencils
Currently I do not have a restriction on the use of mechanical pencils in the classroom; however, if it becomes a distraction to you or your fellow classmates then I may enforce the no mechanical pencil policy. Do note that there is a mechanical pencil ban in both the Mathematics and Science Departments. It is your responsibility to check with all your other teachers regarding their classroom policy.Back to Top
Provide the measurement of the perimeter of the boundary for your map. Include a scale for your map as well as include at least one contour line (can be elevation or depression). Must include a symbol key for the map. You can create your own symbols, except for the contour lines. You may use the internet or google Earth to assist you. You are not expected to provide the actual elevation for the contour line. The selection of the location is entirely up to you. Select an appropriate working size to map out. Be creative and add color to your map. Also, neatness counts.Back to Top