REGENTS EARTH SCIENCE COURSE GUIDELINES

  • Regents Earth Science

    Course S361JR

    Ms. Plassmann’s

    Course Guidelines

    Dear Parents and/or Guardians, 

    The text we will use The Reviewing Earth Science Physical Setting (Third Edition) by Thomas McGuire. Please go over the guidelines below with your child. This year’s science course is an inquiry-oriented approach to the study of Earth Science. Earth Science is an interdisciplinary science that includes:

     

    Geology – the study of the solid Earth

    Meteorology – the study of Earth’s atmosphere

    Astronomy – the study of Earth in space

     

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time throughout the school year at the school (227-1700 ext 20151) or email me anytime at Colette.Plassmann@wcsdny.org which is the preferred method of communication. I look forward to working with you and your student this year. Science Rocks!!

     

                Sincerely,

     

     

                Colette Plassmann

     

     

     

    Course Outline

     

    PROLOGUE – Scientific Measurement

    Unit 1 – Dimensions of Earth

    Unit 2 – Minerals, Rocks, and Resources

    Unit 3 – Dynamic Crust

    Unit 4 – Surface Processes and Landscapes

    Unit 5 – Earth’s History

    Unit 6 – Properties of the Atmosphere

    Unit 7 – Meteorology

    Unit 8 – The Water Cycle and Climates

    Unit 9 – Earth in Space

    Unit 10 – Beyond Planet Earth

    Unit 11 – Stewardship of Our Planet

     

     

    Grading

     

    Tests and Quizzes (may be unannounced)                                               25%

    Class/homework Assignments                                                                 25%

    Graded Labs (You need 30 hours of lab work for Regents Exam)                25%

    Class Participation and Contribution to Learning Environment                    25%

     

    Student Responsibilities

     

    1. Be in class on time. You are late if you are not in your seat with your notebook out and ready to start work when the second bell rings.
    2. Come prepared for class and lab. That means do reading and/or prelab assignments before you come to class.
    3. Have an up to date and organized notebook, it will be checked and graded quarterly.
    4. Have a complete and acceptable lab portfolio. (This will be kept in class)
    5. Make up work – when you are absent, I expect work to be made up with few exceptions. You are responsible to ask me for the work missed.

     

    Classroom Citizenship

     

    1. You are expected to respect and treat every person in the class fairly and courteously.
    2. Raise your hand if you have a question or comment, do not interrupt by shouting out.
    3. Do not leave your seat or talk without permission, unless there is an emergency.
    4. You will leave your desk clean and clear, especially after labs.
    5. Remember that the bell does not dismiss you, the teacher does… (so be sure your equipment is in the proper places by the end of class).

     Supplies (You Should Have These Every Day)

     2 Pens, 2 Pencils (MUST be #2), spiral notebook for notes, large three ring binder

    (to fit spiral notebook and handouts), scientific calculator, colored pencils, your lab book, and text book.

       

                            Student’s Signature________________________________

                            Parent’s Signature_________________________________

                            Date____________________________________________