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Environmental Science
Mrs Osanya
COURSE LENGTH: 1year, 5 credits, 5 classes per week
TEXT: Environmental Science, Karen Arms (Holt)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
During this course, we will examine and discuss concepts and issues with our local and global environment. We will take a balanced approach to our study, focusing not only on problems facing our planet, but also on the potential solutions. When exploring environmental challenges, we will also take time to examine nature’s sheer beauty. Moreover, we will take a special interest in our local community of Bayonne, issues facing our community, and what we can do to solve them.
GRADING POLICY: Marking period grades are determined by:
- Exams/ Tests……………………….70%
- Classwork, newsela, quizzes……......20%
- Homework…………………………..10%
Topics to be covered:
Marking Period 1 Marking Period 3
Chapter 3 - The Dynamic Earth Chapter 11 - Water
Chapter 4 - The Organization of Life Chapter 12 - Air
Chapter 5 - How Ecosystems Work Chapter 13 - Climate Change
Marking Period 2 Marking Period 4
Chapter 8 - Understanding Populations Chapter 17 – Nonrenewable Energy
Chapter 9 – The Human Population Chapter 18 – Renewable Energy
Chapter 15/16 – Food and Agriculture & Chapter 19 – Waste
Mining and Minerals
Recommended Supply List:
- Single subject notebook
- Highlighter
- Pen, black or blue ONLY
- #2 pencils
- Colored pencils (12 or 24 count)
Rules
- All general school rules will be followed. School policies regarding attendance, cutting and tardiness will be strictly enforced so be present and be on time.
- Be on time and ready to work when the bell rings.
- Be prepared! Have your supplies.
- Please do not get out of your seat while I am talking, it is distracting and rude.
- Remember the three R’s: Respect others, Respect yourself and be Responsible for your own actions.
Responsibilities
- Stay organized. You are expected to keep track of your assignments, be prepared for tests and know important due dates.
- STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! Review your class notes every evening. DO NOT TRY TO LEARN THE CHAPTER THE NIGHT BEFORE THE TEST – YOU WILL FIND THIS TO BE IMPOSSIBLE! STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!
- ASK FOR HELP!! HELP IS AVAILABLE EVERYDAY, BEFORE SCHOOL, DURING LUNCH AND AFTER SCHOOL! I will always make time for my students who need help. Also take advantage of the A.M. tutoring offered by the school.
- Do not whine or complain about assignments, projects or taking notes. The goal of the school is to give each student a well- rounded education so that they may be successful after graduation, whether that means going to college or getting a job.
- If you miss a class due to absence, it is your responsibility to make up any missed work, assignments and or tests in a timely manner.
- Make-up tests are to be scheduled either after school or during lunch if my schedule permits.
- If you fail to make up a missed assignment or a test you will receive a zero.
Cheating
- There is zero tolerance for cheating. All you would be doing in those circumstances is cheat yourself out of a good education. Anyone caught cheating or helping someone to cheat will be written up and receive a zero as a grade.
Late Assignments
- Assignments are always due on the assigned due date.
- Late assignments will be penalized.
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