Course Syllabus

EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE I (L) 3044-0C

Instructor Information

Mrs. Amber Dehner Bloomington High School North -Room 33

Phone: work (812) 330-7724 ext 50157 or home (812) 337-0217 (before 8:00pm)

Email: adehner@mccsc.edu Website Address: www.mccsc.edu/~adehner

Educational Background: BS in Geological Sciences and Masters in Secondary Education from Indiana University

Mission Statement: As an educator, I believe all students can learn, demonstrate concern for others, and choose to act responsibly. My goals as a teacher are to help all students learn to the best of their capabilities, to assist students to work effectively with others and to prepare students for a quality life. My goals in this course are to create a classroom environment that encourages mutual respect, promotes collaborative learning and fosters critical thinking skills through scientific inquiry. I pledge to create a challenging, positive and productive learning environment in which all students can achieve and to pursue the greater mission of the Bloomington High School North community which is to seek knowledge through inquiry, wisdom through understanding, success through achievement and purpose through service to others.

Course Description

FULL YEAR GRADE: 9-10 DIPLOMA: Core 40 and AH

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: Middle school science grades of C or better

DESCRIPTION: Earth and Space Science I is a course focusing on the study of the earth’s lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and its celestial environment. Students enrolled in Earth and Space Science I analyze and describe Earth’s interconnected systems that may be changing or may be in equilibrium. Students examine energy at work in forming and modifying earth materials, landforms, and continents through geological time. The emphasis of the course is within the field of geology, but several topics are investigated, including minerals, rocks, fossils, weather, climate, plate tectonics, landforms, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy. Through regular laboratory and field investigations, students will understand the history and development of the earth and space sciences, explore the uses of knowledge of the earth’s environment in various careers, and investigate earth space science problems concerning personal needs and community issues related to science.

Learner Outcomes

In earth space science students will learn the value of…

- Understanding the complexity and interrelationships of earth systems

- Using scientific skills

- Turning in work on time (meet deadlines)

- Reading at given times at home and in the classroom

- Learning new vocabulary for each chapter

- Keeping an organized folder of semester work

- Reviewing chapter material through completion of homework packets

- Participating in class and group activities

- Using math skills for calculations, finding ratios & graphing data

- Researching, writing reports and completing special projects

Course Outline

Textbook: Prentice Hall: Earth Science (ISBN #0-13-125954-7)

Unit 1: Earth’s Materials

Ch 1 Intro to Earth Science – ES 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.10, 1.11 & 1.18

Ch 2 Minerals – ES 1.10, 1.11, 1.13, 1.22, 1.23 & 1.29

Special Project - Mineral

Ch 3 Rocks – ES 1.10, 1.11, 1.22, 1.26, 1.27 & 1.29

Special Project – Foldable Rock Books

Ch 4 Earth’s Resources –ES 1.10, 1.11, 1.18, 1.21, 1.22, 1.25, & 1.27

Unit 2: Sculpturing Earth’s Surface

Ch 5 Weathering, Soil & Mass Movement - ES. 1.10, 1.18, 1.19, 1.22 & 1.26

Ch 6 Running Water & Groundwater – Tutorial ES 1.10, 1.18, 1.19, 1.22, 1.26 & 1.27

Unit 3: Forces Within

Ch 9 Plate Tectonics – ES 1.17, 1.23, 1.24, 1.25, 1.28 & 1.29

Computer Activity – Jules Verne Voyager, Jr.

Ch 10 Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity – ES 1.10, 1.11, 1.18, 1.22, 1.23 & 1.24

Ch 11 Mountain Building – ES 1.22, 1.23, 1.25, 1.28 & 1.29

Ch 8 Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior – ES 1.10, 1.22 & 1.23

Using Technology –PEPP Seismometer

Unit 4: Historical Geology

Ch 12 Geologic Time – ES 1.10 & 1.28

Unit 6: Meteorology

Ch 17 The Atmosphere: Structure and Temperature – ES 1.10, 1.11, 1.13 1.14, 1.18, 1.25 & 1.26

Ch 18 Moisture, Clouds and Precipitation – ES 1.10 & 1.11

Ch 19 Air Pressure and Wind – ES 1.10, 1.14, 1.15

Ch 20 Weather Patterns and Severe Storms – ES 1.10, 1.15 & 1.16

Unit 7: Astronomy

Ch 22 Origin of Modern Astronomy - ES 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 & 1.22

Ch 23 Touring Our Solar System – ES 1.1, 1.6, 1.7 & 1.8

Ch 24 Studying the Sun – ES 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.8 & 1.10

Ch 25 Beyond Our Solar System – ES 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8 & 1.9

Special Project – NASA historical & STS missions

Resources

Textbook: Prentice Hall: Earth Science (ISBN #0-13-125954-7)

Internet Websites: Jules Verne Voyager Jr and NASA

Books: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson (ISBN #0-7679-2322-7)

Materials and Supplies

Textbook: Prentice Hall: Earth Science (ISBN #0-13-125954-7)

· organizer, binder or folder

· notebook or paper

· writing utensils (pen & pencil)

· colored pencils & glue (provided in class)

· calculator (provided in class)

Evaluation and Grading

Mrs. Dehner will post grades online: www.mccsc.edu/~adehner

You will need to get the student password from your student or Mrs. Dehner.

Grading Scale:

97-100% A+ 87-89% B+ 77-79% C+ 67-69% D+

93-96% A 83-86% B 73-76% C 63-66% D

90-92% A - 80-82% B- 70-72% C- 60-62% D-

Semester Grades will be based on:

report & test scores (30%)

classroom work (20%)

homework assignments (30%)

final exam (20%)

There are three terms (6 weeks) for each semester. Grades will be calculated as accumulative totals, a term grade average will be reported in place of 6 week grades. (Term 1 = 6 week average, Term 2 = 12 week average & Term 3 = 18 week average, Semester grade = 80% of Term 3 + 20% of Final Exam)

Policies

Please refer to your Cougar Planner/Handbook for more detailed information about school wide policies and procedures.

General Student Expectations

Students must show courtesy and respect to teachers, other students and visitors

Students are expected to be on task with the assignment at all times.

Students will observe all safety rules. Common sense is to be used at all times.

Every student has a right to learn and no one shall interfere with another student’s right

Horseplay with lab equipment or in the lab is dangerous and unacceptable behavior.

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited – Do Your Own Work!

Procedures for Absences:

It is the student’s responsibility to check for missed work.

Check website for missed class activities and homework. www.mccsc.edu/~adehner

Check absent work by block in the maroon & gold absent work boxes

You have the same number of days absent plus one to turn in your assignments.

Attach a Homework Record Slip indicating why the work is not submitted on time.

Be prepared to take missed tests upon return from the absence.

Information on Homework:

Earth Science is an academic class.

Homework is assigned frequently.

Test corrections are encouraged and must by completed by given deadlines.

Late assignments will be deducted 25% of the grade and will not be accepted after the test. Missing assignments will have zero points.

Information on Study Packet Assignments:

Will be assigned by unit or chapter

Will include bellwork, notes, vocabulary, reflections & review sheets

Will be graded as participation points & self corrected in class

Will be due on test day

Will be kept in individual files in the classroom until final exam or with the student

Definition of Academic Honesty:

Each student is expected to do his/her own work.

In order to eliminate any confusion about what academic dishonest includes, the following definitions will apply in earth science class:

Knowingly providing your work/answers to another student for them to copy as their own.

Knowingly copying another student’s work/answers and submitting them as your own.

Using illicit or banned materials during a test or quiz situation.

Knowingly submitting work completed by another student/person as your own (plagiarism).

8 Daily Classroom Expectations:

Expectation 1- All students are expected to be in their seats and be prepared for class when the bell rings.

Consequence - A student may be considered tardy if they are not in their seat when the bell rings.

Expectation 2- All students are expected to arrive in class prepared: homework, textbook, paper, pencil/pen and folders

Consequence - Arriving to class without your textbook and other materials more than 3 times can earn you a 30-minute detention.

Expectation 3 – Students are expected to participate in class at all times and will remain awake, alert during class.

Consequences – Students will be prompted to stay on task, sit-up or be asked to stand, if problem persists students will be sent to the nurse or administrator.

Expectation 4 - Food, drinks (other than water), CD players, MP3 players and cell phones are not allowed during class time unless permission is given.

Consequence – Food and drinks will be removed, electronics will be confiscated and given to administration with a DOR

Expectation 5 - Students must sign out to leave the classroom and carry a teacher pass with them.

Consequence – Students will be reported to attendance as truant.

Expectation 6 - Students are required to exhibit courtesy and respect for others.

Consequences – 30 minute after-school detention with teacher to discuss behavior & peer mediation if necessary

Expectation 7 – Assignments will be completed on time.

Consequences - Late assignments will only be accepted for reduced credit (25%) but will not be accepted after the test

Expectation 8 - Each student is responsible for his/her own work

Consequences – Academic dishonesty will result in zero credit for assignment, a phone call home and a DOR for multiple occurrences