1. Mrs. Emily Zalewski ezalewski@wcpss.net 919-463-8656
WELCOME TO EARTH SCIENCE
Mrs. Emily Zalewski
Mrs. Heather Wallace

2. Earth Science Units Quarter 1 Science Literacy Plate Tectonics
Rocks, Minerals, Soils
Freshwater
Oceans
Quarter 2
Atmosphere
Climate & Severe Weather
Ecology & Biomes
Natural Resources
Astronomy

3. Grading Policies Homework/Classwork Graded on (4, 3, 2, 1 scale)
Honors
Academic
Homework/Classwork
Graded on (4, 3, 2, 1 scale)
Accuracy or Completion
Labs
Group and Individual
Student Engagement
Media Evaluations (Articles)
SMART Lunch Attendance
Tests/Quizzes
15 %
20 %
5 %
60 %
20 %
10 %
50 %

4. How can I help my son/daughter?
Ask about homework
Assigned MOST nights
Expect 30 minutes – classwork & unit sheet
Ask about SMART lunch
Wednesday (A), Friday (B)
4 per class, per quarter
Remind about time frame for tests/quizzes
Tests arrive faster than they think; remind to review EVERYDAY!!
See website for dates
Remind them to stay organized
Keep an organized 3-ring binder – 5 dividers
I’m here for you and your child!
Available by or phone

5. Class Websites Mrs. Wallace’s Website Mrs. Zalewski’s Website
Add the website to your FAVORITES, it will be used frequently throughout the semester. On the website you will have access to class notes, activities and assignments as well as reminders and the calendar with projected test dates.
Mrs. Wallace’s Website
Mrs. Zalewski’s Website
**Presentation will be on the class website if you would like to view again**