Mrs. Dunlap’s Earth Science Class

Course Description Areas of Study: Earth, Physical, Life, and Space Global Systems, Cycles, and Populations Discover how science is an integral part of society. Objective: Learn Scientific approach to problem solving and discovery.

Honors Earth System If you want Honors Earth System credit, come and talk to me, and I will give you the packet you will work on throughout the year. The student will agree to do about 25 extra hours for the school year.

Attendance and Discipline Same as District and School Policy as outlined in the student handbook.

My Classroom Rules 3 Rules you will need to know: 1.Be ready to work when the bell rings. 2. Respect, All Around. 3. No Whining allowed.

Grades Academic LetterPercent A A B B80-85 B C C65-70 C D D50-55 D F40-45 Bonus Points 25 pts. can be earned each term. Term Study Log = 15 pts. Discovery Channel Show = 10 pts. -1 pg. Write - up Science Research Paper = 20 pts. -2 pg. report Science Related New Article = 5 pts. - paragraph summary

Academic Grade Exams and Term Projects 45% 4 exams per term 1 project per term Each worth 100 pts. Assignments35% including quiz scores Labs20% Total = 100% Late Work Worth ½ credit and only accepted 2 days after work was due Absent Work 1 week to make-up

Student Requirements

Science Notebook Worth 25 pts. at the end of each term. Needs to include quizzes, labs, and notes taken in class.

Oral News Article Every Friday, at the beginning of class, time will be given for students to give their news article. Worth 15 pts. Must be science related. Must be from a reliable source. Turn in article for credit.

Term Projects Worth 100 pts. Due Dates will be given at beginning of term and are always due around the end of the term. They are due only on the days set aside, no earlier and no later. They are always given orally in front of the class.

Teacher Awareness I cannot help you if I am not aware of what you need help with. Please come and talk to me if you need help or any special needs or considerations. I want to help you succeed!

Internet Help This is my public page that will give you web sites that can help with projects and homework. It also has the statewide curriculum for this class. Please use for emergencies only.

You Can Succeed In My Class All I ask is for min. of your time (minimum) at home reviewing what you learned in my class that day.