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Mrs. Dunlap’s Earth Science Class
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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.
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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.
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Attendance and Discipline
Same as District and School Policy as outlined in the student handbook.
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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.
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GradesAcademicLetter PercentA 95-100A- 90-95B+ 85-90B 80-85B- 75-80C+ 70-75C 65-70C- 60-65D+ 55-60D 50-55D- 45-50F 40-45
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
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Academic Grade• Exams and Term Projects 45%
4 exams per term1 project per termEach worth 100 pts.
• Assignments 35%including quiz scores
• Labs 20%
Total = 100%
Late Work
Worth ½ credit and only accepted 2 days after work was due
Absent Work
1 week to make-up
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Student Requirements
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Science Notebook
• Worth 25 pts. at the end of each term.
• Needs to include quizzes, labs, and notes taken in class.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Internet Help
• http://my.uen.org/57754
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.
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You Can Succeed In My Class
All I ask is for 10-15 min. of your time (minimum) at home reviewing what you
learned in my class that day.
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