CCHS/A&P Earth Science Helbling 2015-2016

Lorin A. Helbling [email protected] 858 523-4000 ext. 1291 Hours of availability: Tuesday - Friday from 7:30 – 8:00 AM and 2:15 – 2:45 PM

Course Number: 1509-1510

Course Description: This one year college preparatory course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive examination of the forces and composition of our Earth’s Atmosphere, Hydrosphere and Geosphere. Also included are units on Astronomy and California’s Resources and Hazards. Both physical and chemical foundations related to Earth Science are provided. This course will qualify for “g” elective credit for UC/CSU entrance.

Materials: Three-ring binder and paper Blue or black ball point pen Pencil Colored Pencils (optional) iPad (properly charged) Earbuds or head set

Textbooks: Pearson Earth Science by Tarbuck and Lutgens, Copyright 2011. Note: This text will be provided by CCHS. A $25 book rental fee will be charged by the business office.

Apps That Need to be Purchased: Book Creator

Topics of Study: Scientific Investigation and Experimentation Geology Geologic Time and California Geology Biogeochemical Cycles Earth’s Resources Atmosphere, Climate, and Weather Oceanography Astronomy – if there is time

Essential Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

 Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of and interrelationships between Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology and Oceanography  Distinguish between the Geosphere, Hydrosphere, and Atmosphere and identify their characteristics  Explain the interdependent nature of the oceans and atmosphere and why this is important  Explain why and how dynamic forces are involved in the changes that take place in their environment  Demonstrate an awareness of their role in the global community

Successful achievement of the skills and learning outcomes will reflect adherence to the Mission Statement of CCHS with class activities directly tied to the Expected School-wide Learning Results. It is our continued goal to develop people of faith and character who will become responsible and skilled lifelong learners in a 21st century global society.

Behavioral Expectations:

 Unless otherwise noted, bring all required materials to class daily. (iPads must be properly charged)  With your backpack on the floor, please be seated and ready to work when the bell rings.  Interrupting another student’s opportunity to learn will not be tolerated.  Always give every task your best effort.  Be considerate; treat your classmates the way you would like to be treated.  Listen carefully, read and follow directions the first time they are given.  Your iPad must remain in your backpack unless you are requested to use it and it must used for its intended purpose. Any deviation from that will result in: 1st time – a warning, iPad confiscation until the end of the period, and a zero for the incomplete assignment(s) 2nd time – a 45 min detention, iPad confiscation until the end of the period, and a zero for the incomplete assignment(s) 3rd time and every time thereafter – a 2 hr detention, iPad confiscation until the end of the period, and a zero for the incomplete assignment(s)

Academic Expectations:

General Information

 All written work that is turned in for a grade must be completed using a standard blue or black ink pen or pencil. Work done in any other color/medium without prior permission will receive a zero.

 Papers will not be graded if the handwriting is too difficult to read.

 It is important that students ask questions in class when they don’t understand a concept or need help. Making an effort to see the interconnected nature of the topics studied will help students remember and then more easily recall and apply the course material.

 Notes, worksheets, handouts and assignments are important learning tools and study aids that should be organized and kept in a three-ring binder or in an easily accessible electronic folder.

Tests and Quizzes

 There will be periodic quizzes, which may or may not be announced. In addition to picture identification when appropriate, most quizzes are comprised of multiple choice, fill in the blank, true/false, and short answer questions.

 Although there may be essay questions, most tests are comprised entirely of multiple-choice questions and when appropriate, picture identification. The specific format will be discussed when the upcoming test is announced.

 Students who spend uninterrupted and focused (quality) time studying in preparation for tests and quizzes are generally more successful than those who do not. It is highly recommended that students spend at least 5-10 minutes reviewing every night during the school week.

 In most instances, students will be given at least a week’s advance notice of tests and announced quizzes.

 Students who have administrative permission are encouraged to take their tests and quizzes in the Learning Center. Students will not miss out on any instruction. If, when they return to the classroom the rest of the class is engaged in another activity, they will be able to catch up quickly. Students are responsible for making their own Learning Center reservations.

 If help is needed, don’t wait until it is a crisis! I am available for tutoring before and after school. No individual review/clarification questions will be answered on test/quiz day unless the entire class is reviewing prior to the administration of the test or quiz.

Homework and Excused Absences  On nights when there isn’t a specified written homework assignment, students are expected to spend at least 5-10 minutes reviewing.

 Assignments are written on the whiteboard in the front of the classroom the day they are assigned and should be recorded in a planner. They are also usually posted on the homework web page for the convenience of parents and students. Any hand written work (homework, class work, lab reports, etc) is considered late if not turned in when originally collected. Electronic submissions are due at the beginning of the class period.

 Late work will be accepted, but no more than 50% credit will be awarded..

 Assignments are written on the whiteboard in the front of the classroom the day they are assigned and should be recorded in a planner. In the event the homework web page is inaccessible, students are still expected to complete and turn assignments in on time.

 It is up to the student to obtain and make up any work assigned during an excused absence. Students are expected to access the homework page to obtain the assignment(s). Most handouts will be available to students online. Any that are not will be provided upon the student’s return to school. The assignment due date will depend upon the number of days a student was absent. Students will have one day to make up the work for each day absent.

 It is expected that tests, projects, assignments etc. due the day of the absence will be completed and/or turned in the day the student returns to class.

Academic Integrity and Honesty

 it is expected that answers to text review questions will be expressed in the student’s own words and not copied word for word from the text and/or other resources.

 Students are expected to do their own work, even when given a group assignment. Answers copied word for word from another students’ work will earn both students a zero for the assignment and a 45-minute detention. If the copying persists, zeros will be earned, Saturday detentions will be assigned, and written referrals will be placed in the student’s file.

 Students who submit research assignments that are plagiarized will receive a zero grade, a 4-hour Saturday detention, and a written referral.

 No assignments that have received academic credit in another course will be accepted for academic credit in Earth Science without the prior consent of the instructor.

 Cheating on tests and quizzes will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating will earn a zero and receive a referral. In addition, a 4-hour Saturday detention will be assigned.

In the Laboratory:

 Appropriate behavior is expected. Horseplay or unsafe behavior in the lab or classroom will not be tolerated. Students will receive a zero for the lab along with either an after school detention or a 4 hour Saturday detention depending upon the inappropriateness of the student’s behavior. A referral will also be written and placed in the student’s file.

 Willful destruction of laboratory materials and/or equipment will result in a written referral and a minimum of a 4 hour Saturday detention.

 Everyone is responsible for and expected to assist in laboratory clean-up.

Grading Policy: Unless a clerical error has been made, final grades will not be changed. Grading Scale: Tests…………………………...30% A+ 97-100% A 93-96% A- 90-92% Quizzes …………………..…....20% B+ 87-89% B 83-85% B- 80-82% Homework, and C+ 77-79% C 73-76 C- 70-72% Class Assignments…………….10% D+ 67-69% D 63-66% D- 60-62% Current Event Analyses, Labs F 0-59% and Projects………………….. 20% Final Exam…………………….20%

Other Methods of Assessment:

Students will be expected to submit a written analysis of a current event article at the beginning of every Friday class unless otherwise noted.

Extra Credit

 Extra credit questions may be included as part of a test or quiz

 Periodically questions arise during lecture or discussion that are offered to all students to research and answer for extra credit.

 No student will be given an individual extra credit opportunity that is not also offered to the rest of the class.