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COURSE OUTLINE
APPLIED EARTH PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(414)
Text: Glencoe Earth Science (1999 ed.)
As a science educator, my ultimate aim is to create a learning atmosphere in
which the student develops both intellectually and emotionally. It is my
firm belief that parents, students, and educators should work closely
together to achieve this goal. An organized notebook to be reviewed and
signed by a parent each weekend facilitates this process. The following
information should also be helpful.
I. Introduction
A. class methodology
B. overview of science and technology
C. lab equipment
D. scientific method
E. measurement / metrics
(Chapter covered: 1. A foundation unit with emphasis on methods and
measurements to be used in science classes in all high school level courses.
Approximately 10 class sessions.)
II. Geology
A. earth's structure
B. matter I elements
C. minerals I rocks
D. maps
E. weathering I erosion
F. plate tectonics
G. earthquakes I volcanoes
H. geologic history
(Chapters 24 in first half of this unit. We will illustrate and discuss the
structure of the atom. We will
differentiate between elements, minerals and rocks. Approximately 20
sessions. Chapters 5-13 are covered in the second half of the unit. We will
identify and explain the great changes in the earth's surface. Approximately
45
sessions.)
III. Oceanography
A ocean motion
B. seafloor
C. ocean life
(Chapters covered are 17-18. We will cover ocean currents, waves and tides,
seafloor structure, ocean life, threats of pollution, and ocean energy. We
will identify. features caused by water movement. Approximately 15 sessions)
IV. Astronomy
A. earth movement I gravitational field
B. earth's moon
C. sun / solar system
D. universe
(Chapters covered are 21-24. This unit establishes earth's place in the
universe. We will discuss the movement of the earth within the universe and
its relationship to time, temperatures and seasons. We will describe the
layers of the sun and their importance to earth. We will identify other
members of the universe and classify them by their release of energy.
Approximately 30 sessions.)
V. Meteorology
A the atmosphere
B. weather
C. climate
(Chapters covered are 14-16. We will diagrain the layers of the atmosphere,
describe the composition and activity in each. We will discuss storms,
weather patterns, forecasting, and climate types and changes. Approximately
20 sessions.)
**Note**: Environmental Science issues (Unit 6) will be addressed throughout
the year.
Earth/Physical Science 414 Syllabus
Ms. Cleary
As a science educator my ultimate goal is to create a learning
atmosphere in which the student develops both intellectually and
emotionally. It is my firm belief that parents, students, and educators
should work closely together to achieve this goal. An organized notebook to
be reviewed and signed by a parent each weekend facilitates this process.
The following information should also be helpful.
SUPPLIES:
Text: EARTH SCIENCE (Glencoe) 1999
Three-ring binder
Paper, pen/pencil
NOTEBOOK SETUP:
Title Page, Table of Contents, Syllabus/Course Outline, Lab Safety
Rules, all written work (class notes, assignments, homework, quizzes, tests,
etc.) in chronological order and Current Events articles.
CLASSROOM POLICY
1.We will show respect for others as well as ourselves.
2.Bring ALL your supplies every day.
3.Keep ALL work in your notebook (neatly and in order). Open notebook
quizzes and checks may occur at any time.
4.The door will be shut at the bell and class will begin on time. Tardy
students will receive a detention.
5.All work is to be done neatly and on time. Spelling and grammar WILL BE
considered as part of your grade. If absent, students have one day for each
day out to complete work.
6.Hall/bathroom passes are for emergencies only.
7.During fire drills exit quickly and quietly to the back parking lot.
Stand together by our classroom number.
8.Follow all laboratory safety rules carefully. Disregarding the rules may
result in being removed from the work area and receiving a “0” for the lab.
9.Cheating will bring an immediate negative response. Your work is your own
property, take pride in it. Don’t give it away or take what belongs to
someone else.
10.A record will be kept daily of positive and negative classroom behavior.
11.Students receiving my personal detention will report to my room (221),
2:45 to 3:15, no later than the following day to:
A.write a “Dear Self” letter for unsigned notebooks or
B.write an Apology letter for inappropriate behavior or
C.work on past due science assignments or
D.clean the classroom or
E.perform any other work assigned.
12.Severe or repetitive cases of inappropriate behavior will be dealt with
according to the detention/demerit rules in the student handbook.
13.Positive behavior will be rewarded with open seating, fun science videos,
etc.
14.Dismissal is by the teacher, NOT the bell.
15.I will be in my classroom before and after school everyday if anyone
needs help.
16.All missed labs must be made up after school.
EXTRA INFORMATION
1.Formal current events write-ups are due no later than the 15th and the
last day of each month. Informal current events may be mounted,
highlighted, and summarized for extra credit and placed in the back of your
notebook (due at the end of the quarter).
2.Projects/Reports are assigned once each quarter.
GRADING SYSTEM
All work receives points and will be recorded in your notebook. Late work
will receive no better than a "B" one day late, a "C" two days late and half
credit thereafter. To compute your grade: Divide the total points received
by the total points possible and multiply the result by 100. This percentage
is then converted to the letter grade according to the Paul VI grading scale.
SEMESTER GRADE = each quarter 2/5, semester exam 1/5.
FINAL GRADE = numerical average of your two semester grades.
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