Department:
Science Fall
Semester 2014
COURSE
TITLE: Environmental Science INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Brittany Haynes
EMAIL: Sharon.Hathorn@cobbk12.org PHONE: 770-819-2521
PHS SCHOOL VISION: Empowering
Students to Become Productive Members of a Global Community
PHS SCHOOL MISSION: Modeling
and Developing Intellectual, Physical and Emotional Behaviors that Lead to
Success for All
KEY ACTIONS:
·
Increase the
Graduation Rate
·
Increase rigor and
student engagement (Project-based learning environment)
·
Increase community
and parental involvement
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
Environmental Science is an
interdisciplinary study of how nature works and how things in nature are
interconnected. The Georgia Performance Standards will be posted to the
assignment sheets and are available at https://www.georgiastandards.org
KEY
STANDARDS:
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Intro to Environmental Science -
Biodiversity/Endangered Species - Mineral
& Energy Resources
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Biomes - Waste & Human Impact - Climate & Pollution
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Ecology & Populations
GRADING
POLICY:
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STANDARDS
BASED GRADE BREAKDOWN
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Standard
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Percent
of Grade
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Approximate Duration of Instruction^
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CHARACTERISTICS OF SCIENCE (SCSH1-7) This is an ongoing standard throughout the
semester.
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Habits of Mind Inquiry,
Research, Analysis, Reporting Information
Nature of Science Scientific Method,
Vocabulary development, Reading
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see
Intro
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~6
days
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CONTENT STANDARDS
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Intro to Environmental Science & Litigation
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5%
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~10
days
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Ecology & Populations
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15%
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~18
days
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Biomes
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12%
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~6
days
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Biodiversity/Endangered Species
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10%
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~10
days
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Mineral & Energy Resources
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10%
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~8
days
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Waste & Human Impact
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10%
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Climate & Pollution
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13%
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Common Assessment
mid
semester covering content that has already been covered
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† ‡5%
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N/A
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Final Exam
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*20%
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1
day
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^
Pacing is for instruction time only and does not
take into account review and student assessment. Pacing of content is subject
to change based on the needs of the students and changes to the school
calendar.
†
Task
points within these categories will vary according to the difficulty, rigor
and length of the assignment. Summative assessments will be given a weight of
2, labs/lab quizzes will be given a weight of 1.5, note checkpoints will be
given a weight of 0.5 and all other assignments will be given a weight of 1.
‡
Percentage
values determine based on the course timeline set forth by the GA DOE.
*
Percentage
value set by CCSD. Any student entering high school in years
2008-2011 will have an EOC percent of 15%. This decrease in the EOC
weight will be compensated by a 5% final exam.
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GRADING
SCALE:
A - 100-90%
B - 89-80%
C - 79-74%
D – 70-73%
F - 69-Below
SYNERGY ACCESS TO
GRADES:
It is strongly encouraged that you keep your Synergy
login information in a safe place and that you have access to the information
when needed. Parents should contact the
Main Office (770.819.2521) or Mr. John Chandler at ext. 099 in order to obtain
their synergy password and access information.
Please note that
when you are viewing grades in Synergy that a blank grade column for your child
has no effect on their grade. If the
space is blank, then your student may not have turned in that assignment due to
absence or the teacher may not have entered grades for that assignment at that
time. An “X” means that the student is
exempt from an assignment at the discretion of the teacher.
TEXTBOOK/SUPPLEMENTAL
RESOURCES:
Holt Environmental
Science
The students will be using a class set of
textbooks. Online textbooks can be accessed using http://www.nexuslearning.net/books/Holt_Env_Science/
GENERAL
INFORMATION:
Bathroom
Passes:
Students have 6 minutes between classes to use the restroom. Students are encouraged and expected to
use the restroom during this time.
Students will be given 5 restroom passes to use at their discretion during the
semester. The only time passes will not be allowed is while tests are out. Once
the 5 passes are used, the student will not be given another. Remember, the
information you miss while in the restroom could result in your answering
questions incorrectly on the tests. In
order to attain maximum student achievement, time out of class must be kept to
a minimum.
1
subject 9 x 11 college ruled spiral notebook, pocket folder, 5 glue sticks,
scissors, black or blue pens, pencils, colored pencils or markers, No. 2
Pencils, 2 liter soda bottle
Throughout the semester, there are
additional lab resources that will be needed by each class. Any donation of
these items are greatly appreciated: Large M&M bags (peanut and milk chocolate), Chips Ahoy or any
brand chocolate chip cookies, Post it
Paper
Towels, Liquid Soap, Hand Sanitizers, Q tips, Hand pencil sharpeners, Electric
pencil sharpener
- Be respectful. If I am talking, you
should not be talking or walking around the room.
- Remain in your desk until the bell
rings. Wait for the teacher to dismiss you.
- No profanity
- Treat each other with respect
- Be alert, engaged, and a positive
contribution to class.
- No Chewing gum, No Cell Phones or
electronic devices, No food in class.
- 1st Offense-
verbal warning
- 2nd Offense-
student-teacher coaching
- 3rd Offense
- detention and call to parent
- 4th Offense-
discipline referral and call to parent
- Please
do not use colored ink on assignments- blue, black, or pencil is
acceptable.
- Name,
date, and class period should be on all assignments.
- Quizzes
may be announced or unannounced.
- All
tests are cumulative.
Students with no more than one excused
absence may qualify to exempt one of their final exams. Students with a course average of 80 or
higher may exempt one final exam of their choice. Students with a course average of 79 or below
may request that ten percentage points be added to the final exam grade. Towards the end of the semester, students who
qualify may submit an Exam Exemption Form to the classroom teacher of their
choice. Teachers must verify that the
student qualifies for the exemption.
PARTICIPATION:
Class participation is an important
component of the AP curriculum. Much can be learned from the exchange of ideas
that occurs during class discussions. Frequent absences SERIOUSLY jeopardize
your success in this class. The participation grade will be based on the degree
of student involvement in the learning activities, including attention to and
participation in written and oral exercises, class discussion, preparation for
class, and homework. To reiterate: If you do not participate in formal class
discussions, you will not receive a passing grade for that activity.
“Do Over” Policy
o
The “Do
Over” is a reassessment where re-teaching, practice, and tutoring must be
completed to be able to re-assess
In order for the student to take advantage of the “Do Over” to improve
a major assessment, the following requirements must be met:
·
Attempt
the original assessment
·
Complete
all required assignment/test corrections
·
Complete
all assignments that support the instruction prior to the initial
assessment
·
Participate
in the second offering of the assessment to have the opportunity to replace
original test grade. (Students will receive the higher of the two grade
attempts.)
·
Timeline:
The “Do Over” time frame is 5 school days from the date the assessment was
returned to the class if the student is not present for class re-assessment.
The second
assessment will be the same format as the original assessment but a different
version. (example- multi-choice format, or essay format)
Late
work will be accepted according to PHS policy.
TARDY
POLICY:
Tardiness will not be tolerated. To avoid being counted tardy, students
must be seated and ready for class when the bell rings. It
is very important that you get to class on time and come prepared. If you are tardy to class, you will need to
go to the attendance check-in and bring the slip to class. Please try to limit
leaving the classroom only for emergencies.
School
policy states that students may receive Saturday School, In-School Suspension,
and Out-of-School Suspension for repeated tardies.
Morning: Monday-Friday
7:30AM-7:55AM **By
Appointment ONLY**
Hathorn Monday 7:30-7:55
Afternoon
Session: Tuesday Afternoon 3:30PM-5:00PM Hathorn- Thursday 3:30-4:00
** If
a student cannot make it to any these tutorial times, he or she may seek help
from any of Pebblebrook’s wonderful Science teachers.**
As
per the school’s policy, cell phones are not to be used during class time unless directed by the teacher for
instructional purposes. Students will receive a discipline referral after
one warning to put away any electronic device (unless the device is being used
for instruction). Students are allowed to bring certain technologies to class
(iPad, laptop, Kindle, etc.), but it should NOT interfere with the teaching or other’s learning.
Cheating
is considered a serious matter. Any student who is involved in
cheating/plagiarism will receive a grade of zero on the material, an
unsatisfactory in conduct, and his/her parents will be notified.
- Copying anyone's answers to questions,
exercises, study guides, class work or homework assignments
- Taking any information verbatim from
any source, including the Internet, without giving proper credit to the
author, or rearranging the order of words and/or changing some words as
written by the author and claiming the work as his or her own, i.e.,
plagiarism.
- Looking onto another student's paper
during a test or quiz.
- Having available any study notes or
other test aids during a test or quiz without the teacher's permission.
- Collaborating on assignments when
independent work is expected.
Blog will be updated weekly. This is a
great resource to see what we are doing in class and find due dates.
A
science laboratory can be a safe place to work if you, the student, plan ahead
and are alert and cautious. The following practices will be followed.
1. Read lab procedures before starting the lab.
2 Do not start the lab without your teacher's permission.
3. Only teacher is allowed in the storeroom or preparation area.
4. Know the locations of the fire extinguishers, eye wash and shower stations
5. Wear goggles and gloves when instructed to do so by your teacher.
6. Do not carry hot equipment or dangerous chemicals.
7. Pull back long hair while in the laboratory. Long sleeves should also be rolled up.
8. Handle all organisms with caution and be careful not to harm them in any way.
9. Handle chemical bottles with extreme care.
10. Be careful when using any sharp instruments such as razor blades or scalpels.
11. Keep hands away from the face and wash them immediately after the lab activity is completed.
12. Notify your teacher when you suspect a dangerous lab situation (such as injury, broken glassware, or spilled chemicals.)
13. Clean up your work area at the end of each laboratory activity.
14. Return all materials to the location indicted by your teacher.
15. Dispose of chemicals as instructed by your teacher.
16. Dispose of all garbage properly.
17. Appropriate behavior is expected in the lab!
1. Read lab procedures before starting the lab.
2 Do not start the lab without your teacher's permission.
3. Only teacher is allowed in the storeroom or preparation area.
4. Know the locations of the fire extinguishers, eye wash and shower stations
5. Wear goggles and gloves when instructed to do so by your teacher.
6. Do not carry hot equipment or dangerous chemicals.
7. Pull back long hair while in the laboratory. Long sleeves should also be rolled up.
8. Handle all organisms with caution and be careful not to harm them in any way.
9. Handle chemical bottles with extreme care.
10. Be careful when using any sharp instruments such as razor blades or scalpels.
11. Keep hands away from the face and wash them immediately after the lab activity is completed.
12. Notify your teacher when you suspect a dangerous lab situation (such as injury, broken glassware, or spilled chemicals.)
13. Clean up your work area at the end of each laboratory activity.
14. Return all materials to the location indicted by your teacher.
15. Dispose of chemicals as instructed by your teacher.
16. Dispose of all garbage properly.
17. Appropriate behavior is expected in the lab!
I
am very excited about working with you and I hope that this will be a very
enjoyable semester. It is my hope that
you have fun and learn a lot about the world around you. Anything that I can do to help you be
successful, I will gladly do.
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