Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah & Very Best 2020!

1. Make certain that you handed in Convection Dem, Conduction and Absorption/Radiation Labs!
2. For those thinking about taking the Makeup Astronomy Test, please complete the Supplemental Astronomy Review posted on castlelearning (80 Q)--also, anticipate attending Extra Help on Thurs., Jan 2 and/or Fri., Jan 3, after school

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thurs., Dec. 19

Period 1/2 ONLY:
1. Complete Absorption/Radiation Lab Questions, if you didn't finish them in class
2. Read REVIEW BOOK pp 85-86; pp 86-87, Q #'s 13-24
Periods 3 & 7 ONLY:
Complete Specific Heat HW Handout

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Dec. 18

Period 1 Only:  Complete Specific Heat HW Handout
Periods 2/3 & 7/8 Only:  Complete Conduction Lab Graph and Questions, if you didn't finish them in class.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Dec. 17

Period 1/2 Only:  Complete Conduction Lab--due Tues., Dec. 17
Periods 3 & 7 Only:  Complete Convection Demo Questions--due Tues., Dec. 17

Earth Science Honors Homework due Mon., Dec. 16

Period 1 Only:  Complete Convection Demo Activity questions, if you didn't finish them in class
Periods 2/3 & 7/8 Only:  Read REVIEW BOOK pp 81-84; pp 84-85, Q #'s 1-12

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Dec. 13

Period 1 Only:  Read REVIEW BOOK pp 81-84; pp 84-85, Q #'s 1-12--due Fri., Dec. 13
Periods 2/3 & 7/8 Only: Astronomy Unit Test (Topics 3 & 4) - Fri., Dec. 13

What to study for Astronomy Unit Test:
Test will include lots of “Motions” questions (Earth and celestial objects), but know the big ideas from the beginning of the unit.
Electromagnetic spectrum, Doppler effect…what do these tell us?
Big Bang…when, what’s the evidence of…
Life cycle of stars, process that fuels stars...
Don’t forget pp 14, 15 of your ESRT
Kepler’s Laws—also, know how to calculate P2 = D3
Newton’s Law of Gravitation
Evidences and rates of Earth's rotation, revolution
Moon – periods of rotation, revolution, tilt of moon's orbit, lunar month vs moon’s period of revolution, tides, eclipses, why moonrise is 50 min later each day

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thurs., Dec. 12

1. Review Unit 4 in your ES Review Book and go over Review Sheets--we will go over them in Extra Help
2. Astronomy Unit Test (Topics 3 & 4) - P 1/2 - Thurs., Dec. 12; P 2/3 & 7/8 - Fri., Dec. 13 (Extra Help after school Wed., Dec. 11)

What to study for Astronomy Unit Test:
Test will include lots of “Motions” questions (Earth and celestial objects), but know the big ideas from the beginning of the unit.
Electromagnetic spectrum, Doppler effect…what do these tell us?
Big Bang…when, what’s the evidence of…
Life cycle of stars, process that fuels stars...
Don’t forget pp 14, 15 of your ESRT
Kepler’s Laws—also, know how to calculate P2 = D3
Newton’s Law of Gravitation
Evidences and rates of Earth's rotation, revolution
Moon – periods of rotation, revolution, tilt of moon's orbit, lunar month vs moon’s period of revolution, tides, eclipses, why moonrise is 50 min later each day

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Dec. 11

What to study for Astronomy Unit Test:
Test will include lots of “Motions” questions (Earth and celestial objects), but know the big ideas from the beginning of the unit.
Electromagnetic spectrum, Doppler effect…what do these tell us?
Big Bang…when, what’s the evidence of…
Life cycle of stars, process that fuels stars...
Don’t forget pp 14, 15 of your ESRT
Kepler’s Laws—also, know how to calculate P2 = D3
Newton’s Law of Gravitation
Evidences and rates of Earth's rotation, revolution
Moon – periods of rotation, revolution, tilt of moon's orbit, lunar month vs moon’s period of revolution, tides, eclipses, why moonrise is 50 min later each day

1. Review Unit 4 in your ES Review Book
2.  "Motions" Quiz (40 Q on castlelearning):  Periods 3 & 7 ONLY!--due Wed., Dec. 11, by 11:59 pm
3. Astronomy Unit Test (Topics 3 & 4) - P 1/2 - Thurs., Dec. 12; Periods 2/3 & 7/8 - Fri., Dec. 13 (Extra Help after school Tues., Dec. 10 & Wed., Dec. 11).  Please review Topic 4 in ES Review Book---you have the answer key!

Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Dec. 10

Periods 2/3 & 7/8:  Complete Moon Phases Lab, if you didn't finish it in class--due Tues., Dec. 10
Everyone:
1. Review Unit 4 in your ES Review Book
2. "Motions" Quiz (40 Q on castlelearning):
Period 1/2 ONLY!--due Tues., Dec. 10, by 11:59 pm (opens today)--wait until Tues., Dec. 10 to complete Moon-related questions
Periods 3 & 7 ONLY!--due Wed., Dec. 11, by 11:59 pm (so we can review Moon-related material)
3. Astronomy Unit Test (Topics 3 & 4) - P 1/2 - Thurs., Dec. 12; Periods 2/3 & 7/8 - Fri., Dec. 13 (Extra Help after school Tues., Dec. 10 & Wed., Dec. 11).  Please review Topic 4 in ES Review Book---you now have the answer key!

Earth Science Honors Homework due Mon., Dec. 9

1. Period 1/2 Only:  Please finish Moon Lab, if you didn't finish it in class
2. Read TEXT pp 630-635; p 634, Q's 1-6--due Mon., Dec. 9
3. Astronomy Unit Test (Topics 3 & 4) - P 1/2 - Thurs., Dec. 12; Periods 2/3 & 7/8 - Fri., Dec. 13 (Extra Help after school Tues., Dec. 10 & Wed., Dec. 11).  Please review Topic 4 in ES Review Book---you now have the answer key.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Dec. 6

1. Finish answering the questions on Astronomy I Supplemental Review (80 Q on castlelearning)--due Fri., Dec. 6, by 11:59 pm
2. Read TEXT pp 630-635; p 634, Q's 1-6--due Mon., Dec. 9
3. Unit Test on Astronomy Units 3 & 4 - week of Dec. 9--dates to come!

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thurs., Dec. 5

Periods 3 & 7:  Please complete the remaining pages (1-4) in the Earth's Motions Activity we worked on in class.
Everyone:  EXTRA HELP - after school - Thurs. and Fri. this week!
1. Begin answering the questions on Astronomy I Supplemental Review (80 Q on castlelearning)--due Fri., Dec. 6, by 11:59 pm
2. Read TEXT pp 630-635; p 634, Q's 1-6--due Mon., Dec. 9

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Dec. 4

1. Read TEXT pp 622-629; p 629, Q #'s 1-8--due Wed., Dec. 4
2. Begin answering the questions on Astronomy I Supplemental Review (80 Q on castlelearning)--due Fri., Dec. 6, by 11:59 pm
3. Extra Help Tues., Dec. 3, Thurs., Dec 5, Fri., Dec. 6, after school

Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Dec. 3

Period 7 & 8:  Please make certain that you completed the Why Go to Mars? Handout, if you didn't finish it in class.
Everyone:  Read TEXT pp 622-629; p 629, Q #'s 1-8--due Wed., Dec. 4

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy your time with family and friends!

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Nov. 27

You have a a copy of the Review Book Topic 3 Answer Key.  Please complete the questions throughout Topic 3.  Early Universe, Stars, Solar System, Kepler's Laws Quiz  - Wed., Nov. 27

Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Nov. 26

Period 1 Only:  Complete Kepler's Laws Handout
Everyone:
1. Complete Laws of Orbits Lab graphs and questions
2. You have a copy of the Review Book Topic 3 Answer Key.  You should be well on your way to completing the questions throughout Topic 3.  Early Universe, Stars, Solar System, Kepler's Laws Quiz  - Wed., Nov. 27--Extra Help after school Mon., Nov. 25.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Mon., Nov. 25

1. Period 1/2 Only:  Finish Law of Orbits Lab for HW, if you didn't finish it in class...you may finish 3rd graph on Mon., Nov. 25
2. Everyone:  You have a a copy of the Review Book Topic 3 Answer Key.  Please start doing the questions throughout Topic 3.  Astronomy #1 Quiz: Early Universe, Stars, Solar System, Kepler's Laws  - Wed., Nov. 27--Extra Help after school Fri., Nov. 22 and Mon., Nov. 25.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Nov. 22

1. Finish Ellipses Lab for HW, if you didn't finish it in class.
2. Kepler's Laws Practice Problems HW Handout--due Fri., Nov. 23.
3. You have a a copy of the Review Book Topic 3 Answer Key.  Please start doing the questions throughout Topic 3.  Early Universe, Stars, Solar System, Kepler's Laws Quiz  - Wed., Nov. 27--Extra Help after school Fri., Nov. 22 and Mon., Nov. 25.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thurs., Nov. 21

Period 1/2 Only - Finish Ellipses Lab for HW, if you didn't finish it in class
Periods 3 & 7 - Make certain that you finished HW p 621, Q #'s 1-7--will check Thurs., Nov. 21
Everyone:  If you want to start reviewing for next week's Astronomy Quiz, please complete questions in ES Review Book - all of Topic 3.  You will get the answer key to the questions in class, Thurs., Nov. 21.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Nov. 20

1. Read TEXT pp 614-621; p 621, Q #'s 1-7
2. Solar System Lab Quiz - Wed., Nov. 20--whatever you didn't finish in class is HW--pls come to Extra Help if you need assistance on lab! (I'm here after school Tues., Nov. 19.)--Remember to review your Astronomy Math HW:  what is a Light Year?; how do you convert Light Years into kilometers?; what is an AU?; know how to scale distances and sizes of celestial objects (such as we did on Solar System Lab); be familiar with Solar System chart on p 15 of your ESRT!

NO Earth Science Homework due Tues., Nov. 19 - Family Connect Night

Due Wed., Nov. 20:
1. Solar System Lab Quiz - Wed., Nov. 20--please finish lab for HW, if you didn't finish it in class; if you need assistance, please come to Extra Help Tues., Nov. 19, after school
2. Read TEXT pp 614-621; p 621, Q #'s 1-7--due Wed., Nov. 20

Earth Science Honors Homework due Mon., Nov. 18

Read TEXT pp 660-664; p 664, Q #'s 1-7--due Mon., Nov. 18

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Nov. 15

Read TEXT pp 655-658; p 659, Q #'s 1-8--due Fri., Nov. 15

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thurs., Nov. 14

1. Read TEXT pp 649-653; p 653, Q #'s 1-7--due Thurs., Nov. 14
2. H&R Diagram Lab--Lab Quiz Thurs., Nov. 14

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Nov. 13

TEXT pp 644-648; p 648, Q #'s 1-8--due Wed., Nov. 13

Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Nov. 12

1. If you didn't finish the Astronoomy Math Homework due Fri., Nov. 8, please have it completed for Tues., Nov. 12
2. Read TEXT pp 715-722; p 721, Q #'s 1-8--due Tues., Nov. 12

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Nov. 8

1. Finish Astronomy Math HW (show work, use units!)--due Fri., Nov. 8
2. Read TEXT pp 715-722; p 721, Q #'s 1-8--due Tues., Nov. 12
3. Spectral Lab Quiz Fri., Nov. 8
4. Extra Help after school today; Planet Earth Makeup Fri., Nov. 8, after school

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thurs., Nov. 7

1. Read TEXT pp 707-714; p 714, Q #'s 1-7--due Thurs., Nov. 7
2. Extra Help after school Wed., Nov. 6 & Thurs., Nov. 7
3. Spectral Lab Quiz Fri., Nov. 8

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Nov. 6

1. Read TEXT pp 700-706; p 706, Q #'s 1-7, skip 8--due Wed., Nov. 6
2. Extra Help after school Wed., Nov. 6 and Thurs., Nov. 7--to review Planet Earth Unit Test

Earth Science Honors Homework due Mon., Nov. 4

1. Read TEXT pp 678-683 & pp 684-691; p 690, Q #'s 1-9--due Mon., Nov. 4
2. Astronomy Open Night tonight (Nov. 1) at Stony Brook University - 7:30 pm - Take notes, get signature, type a 750-word summary, attach notes.  See blog for location details, etc.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thurs., Oct. 30

Read TEXT pp 674-677; p 677, Q #'s 1-7--due Thurs., Oct. 31

Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Oct. 29 & Wed., Oct. 30

1. Make sure you completed Planet Earth Times Zones, Topography & Review (40 Q on castlelearning)--was due Thurs., Oct. 24, by 11:59 pm

2. Unit Test (Planet Earth*)--P 1/2 - Tues., Oct. 29; P 2/3 & 7/8 - Wed., Oct. 30

*To study for the Planet Earth Unit Test, please review your notes, previous quiz, castlelearning assignments and Topic 2 questions in your ES Review Book (you were given the answer key to Topic 2).  Since the test also includes time zones, you will find Review Book pp 69-71 useful.  Answer key to Q #'s 28-40 follows:

28. 1

29. 4

Skip 30-32

33. 4

34. 2

35. 2

36. 3

37. 1

38. 3

39. 4

40. 2

Students have asked for the Earth's Shape... castlelearning to be reopened--it's available if you choose to practice that assignment again.  Also reopened is Planet Earth Time Zones...on castlelearning.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Mon., Oct. 28

1. Make sure you completed Planet Earth Times Zones, Topography & Review (40 Q on castlelearning)--was due Thurs., Oct. 24, by 11:59 pm
2. Extra Help Thurs., Oct. 24 & Fri., Oct. 25, after school--Unit Test (Planet Earth*)--P 1/2 - Tues., Oct. 29; P 2/3 & 7/8 - Wed., Oct. 30--please note change!

*To study for the Planet Earth Unit Test, please review your notes, previous quiz, castlelearning assignments and Topic 2 questions in your ES Review Book (you were given the answer key to Topic 2).  Since the test also includes time zones, you will find Review Book pp 69-71 useful.  Answer key to Q #'s 28-40 follows:
28. 1
29. 4
Skip 30-32
33. 4
34. 2
35. 2
36. 3
37. 1
38. 3
39. 4
40. 2

Students have asked for the Earth's Shape... castlelearning to be reopened--it's available if you choose to practice that assignment again.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Oct. 25

1. P 1/2 - Please complete the Constructing a Contour Map and Profile Lab--drawings and questions (full sentences please!).  You will have a quiz using your lab.  Please make sure that you understand the concepts presented in this lab for the lab quiz on Fri., Oct. 25.
2. Make sure you completed Planet Earth Times Zones, Topography & Review (40 Q on castlelearning)--due Thurs., Oct. 24, by 11:59 pm
3. Extra Help Thurs., Oct. 24 & Fri., Oct. 25, after school--Unit Test (Planet Earth)-- P 1/2 - Tues., Oct. 29; P 2/3 & 7/8 - Wed., Oct. 30--please note change!

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thursday, Oct. 24

1. Please complete the Constructing a Contour Map and Profile Lab--drawings and questions (full sentences please!).  After reviewing this lab Thursday, you will have a quiz using your lab.  Please make sure that you understand the concepts presented in this lab--P 2/3 & 7/8.
2. Planet Earth Times Zones, Topography & Review (40 Q on castlelearning)--due Thurs., Oct. 24, by 11:59 pm
3. Extra Help Thurs., Oct. 24 & Fri., Oct. 25, after school--Unit Test (Planet Earth)--P 2/3 & 7/8 - Mon., Oct. 28; P 1/2 - Tues., Oct. 29

Earth Science Honors Homework due Mon., Oct. 21

Complete In Search of Longitude Handout--due Mon., Oct. 21.  Remember to write out the steps for how GPS works and to describe, where you are asked to describe the instruments, etc.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thurs., Oct. 17

1. Quiz (Earth's size, shape, spheres, Eratosthenes, latitude, longitude) - moved to Thurs., Oct. 17 (Extra Help after school Wed., Oct. 16)

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Oct. 16

1. Make certain that you completed Earth's Shape, Spheres, Coordinates Review on castlelearning (28Q)--sign in with Google; if you have any problems signing on, please let me know!
2. Period 3 & 7:  Please make certain you finished the Basic Map Skills packet from Friday
3. Quiz (Earth's size, shape, spheres, Eratosthenes, latitude, longitude) - moved to Thurs., Oct. 17 (Extra Help after school today and tomorrow)

Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Oct. 15

1. Complete Basic Map Skills Activity, if you didn't finish it in class--due Tues., Oct. 15 (Please note that, to complete this activity, you are using the Generalized Bedrock Geology of NYS Map in the ESRT--please trace latitude and longitude lines with bold lines for full degrees and dashed lines for half degrees.

2. Earth's Shape, Spheres, Coordinate System Review (28Q on castlelearning)--due Tues., Oct. 15, by class time

3. PLEASE NOTE! Quiz - Earth's size, shape, spheres, Eratosthenes, latitude, longitude) - Moving to THURS., OCT. 17 (Extra Help after school Tues., Oct. 15 and Wed., Oct. 16)

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Oct. 11

1. Get Finding Latitude Tearoff signed--due by Fri., Oct. 11
2. Quiz (Earth's size, shape, Eratosthenes, latitude, longitude) - Wed., Oct. 16 (Extra Help after school Tues., Oct. 15)

Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Oct. 8

1. Interpreting the ESRT: Selected Properties of Earth's Atmosphere--write a traveler's guide as described in handout--due Tues., Oct. 8
2. Get Finding Latitude Tearoff signed--due by Fri., Oct. 11

Earth Science Honors Homework due Mon., Oct. 7

Period 2/3 & 7/8: Complete Layers of Atmosphere Activity, if you didn't finish it in class

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Oct. 4

Everyone:  
1.  Read TEXT HW pp 11-17; p 17, Q #'s 1-9-- due Fri., Oct. 4
2. Make certain that you completed and handed in Measuring Earth's Circumference Lab
Period 1/2: Complete Layers of the Atmosphere Activity, if you didn't finish it in class

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thurs., Oct. 3

1. Make certain that you complete Measuring Earth's Circumference Lab--due Thurs., Oct. 3
2.  Read TEXT HW pp 11-17; p 17, Q #'s 1-9-- due Fri., Oct. 4

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Oct. 2

Read TEXT pp 7-10; p 10, Q #'s 1-10--due Wed., Oct. 2

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Sept. 27

1. Make certain that you complete The Gaia Controversy and the Changing Composition of Earth's Atmosphere Activity--being collected Fri., Sept. 27 (along with Gaia Controversy HW from Wed.).
2. Read TEXT pp 7-10; p 10, Q #'s 1-10--due Wed., Oct. 2

Earth Science Honors Homework due Thurs., Sept. 26

1. Everyone:  Please review last night's Gaia Controversy Reading and Questions Homework, paying particular attention to your response to Question #5...your research will help you answer questions in the The Gaia Controversy and the Changing Composition of Earth's Atmosphere Activity that we worked on in P 1/2 today (Wed.) and will work on in P 2/3 & 7/8 tomorrow (Thurs.).
2. Period 1/2:  Please complete The Gaia Controversy and the Changing Composition of Earth's Atmosphere Activity, which we worked on in class.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Sept. 25

1. Gaia Controversy Article--read and answer questions...due Wed., Sept. 25

Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Sept. 24

 Read TEXT pp 2-6; p 5, Q #'s 4-8--due Tues., Sept. 24

Earth Science Honors Homework due Mon. Sept. 23

1. Prologue (Unit 1) Quiz Mon., Sept. 23 (Extra Help after school Fri., Sept. 20)
2. Find an Earth Science-related current event article in magazine, newspaper, or an accredited internet journal; type responses to questions (see handout); include link to article or attach a copy of the article-due next Mon., Sept. 23

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Sept. 20

1. Review Packet: pp 13-16, complete Q #'s 1-31---due Fri., Sept. 20
2. Prologue (Unit 1) Quiz - Mon., Sept. 23 (Extra Help after school Fri., Sept. 20)
3. Find an Earth Science-related current event article in magazine, newspaper, or an accredited internet journal; type responses to questions (see handout); include link to article or attach a copy of the article-due Mon., Sept. 23

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Sept. 18

1. Complete Crash of Flight 143 Packet--due Wed., Sept. 18
2. Prologue (Unit 1) Quiz - Mon., Sept. 23 (Extra Help after school Wed., Sept. 18 and Fri., Sept. 20)
3. Find an Earth Science-related current event article in magazine, newspaper, or an accredited internet journal; type responses to questions (see handout); include link to article or attach a copy of the article-due next Mon., Sept. 23

Earth Science Honors Homework due Mon., Sept. 16

1. Period 1/2 ONLY!:  Finish Graphic Density Handout...we will finish Density of Fluids Lab on Monday.
2. Find an Earth Science-related current event article in magazine, newspaper, or an accredited internet journal; type responses to questions; include link to article or attach a copy of the article-due next Mon., Sept. 23
3. Enrichment:  If you are interested in attending any of the Science Open Nights (Fridays at 7:30 pm) at Stony Brook University, see my blog for directions.  Take notes, get signature, type 750-word summary, attach notes. The next one is tonight--Physics Open Night--The Dark Side of the Sun

Earth Science Honors Homework due Fri., Sept. 13

1. ES & Math Packet--due Fri., Sept. 13
2. Enrichment:  If you are interested in attending any of the Science Open Nights (Fridays at 7:30 pm) at Stony Brook University, please see blog for directions.  Take notes, get signature, type 750-word summary, attach notes.  Physics Open Night--The Dark Side of the Sun--is Fri., Sept. 13. 

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Sept. 11

1. Study your Lab Safety Contract to prepare for Lab Safety Quiz--Wed., Sept. 11

2. Complete International System of Units Lab, if you didn't finish it in class--due Wed., Sept. 11

3. ES & Math Packet--due Fri., Sept. 13

4. Enrichment:  If you are interested in attending any of the Science Open Nights (Fridays at 7:30 pm) at Stony Brook University, ESS 001, please see blog for directions.  Take notes, get signature, type 750-word summary, attach notes.

Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Sept. 10

1. Everyone:  Read TEXT pp 740-744--due Tues., Sept. 10
    Period 1/2 Only:  Complete International System of Units Lab Questions
2. Study your Lab Safety Contract to prepare for Lab Safety Quiz--Wed., Sept. 11
3. Enrichment:  If you are interested in attending any of the Science Open Nights (Fridays at 7:30 pm) at Stony Brook University, ESS 001, please see blog for directions.  Take notes, get signature, type 750-word summary, attach notes. 

Earth Science Honors Course Requirements and Grading Policy

Earth Science Honors

Course Requirements and Grading Policy

Instructor:

Mrs. Crnosija

E-mail:  ocrnosija@smithtown.k12.ny.us

Blog:  http://mrscrnosija.blogspot.com/

Phone:  631-382-3054

Text:

Pearson Earth Science

Materials:

3-ring binder for Earth Science only

loose leaf paper

#2 pencils

blue or black pen

set of colored pencils

inexpensive scientific calculator

Grading:

Homework – 5%

Labs – 15%

Assessments (Quizzes/Unit Tests/Projects) – 80%                     

Homework:

Homework will be assigned every night and will be due the following day, at the beginning of the period.  These assignments may help introduce a topic; they may also serve as a review of the day’s topic or a review prior to a unit exam.  All work handed in late will be graded down.  Once an assignment is checked and returned, late homework will no longer be accepted. 

Labs:

Making observations, organizing/presenting data, and drawing conclusions will be emphasized in the labs we do.  Thirty (30) lab hours are required by New York State in order for students to take the Regents Exam.  To satisfy this requirement, lab grades must be passing.  Labs must be submitted on the due date (generally one to two days after completing the lab) to receive full credit.  Even when working in lab groups, individual lab reports are required.  Students’ labs will be kept in folders that remain in the classroom. 

Assessments (Quizzes/Unit Tests/Projects):

Quizzes will be given frequently.  These will be announced a day or two before they are given.  Quizzes cover smaller amounts of information and will help check students’ understanding of the material. 

Unit tests will be announced well in advance.  These exams are a combination of multiple-choice questions, short answers, and short essays.  The distribution of these questions will vary with the unit. 

Math, Science and Technology (MST) projects will be assigned periodically to challenge and develop students’ ability to research a topic, solve a problem and write a written report of results.

Conduct/Attendance:

Students are expected to come prepared for class and to be on time.

Attendance will follow school policy.  Even when absent, students are responsible for class work and homework.  Students can check their teacher’s blog or contact their Earth Science Buddy for missed assignments.  The teacher should be advised in advance if a student will be out for lessons, field trips, guidance appointments, or an extended period of time.  

Students who are absent more than five times from a class that meets daily shall receive an incomplete grade for that marking period. An incomplete grade can be converted to the appropriate letter grade through the completion of a departmental assignment. If the departmental assignment is satisfactorily completed, the teacher will determine the marking period grade based on the student’s performance during the marking period/course, including appropriate make-up work. However, the teacher is not required to provide a make-up opportunity to a student.

Statement of Integrity

The Science Department of the Smithtown Central School District expects the highest conduct from its students.  We encourage all of our students to work hard and to do their own research and writing for homework, labs, special assignments or projects. Any evidence of plagiarism will result in no credit for the assignment.  Assignments are considered to be reflections of an individual’s work unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. If a student is using material that he or she did not create him/herself, the student will not get credit for the assignment, project, etc.

     

Exams and other assessments should be considered opportunities for a student to show what he or she has learned over the course of the unit, semester or year.  During any assessment, if the student is using any kind of electronic device (including but not limited to cell phones) or has an electronic device out, the student will automatically fail the exam. Therefore, cell phones and other electronic devices should be left at home or in the student’s locker during exams.  In addition, attempting to give or receive assistance in any form during an assessment will result in a failing grade for all parties involved.

Extra Help:

Mrs. Crnosija will be available for extra help after school on Thursdays.  Additional extra help sessions will be available upon request.  Mrs. Santora, our Earth Science TA, is available in her office in the Library during lunch periods—making an appointment is recommended. 

Earth Science Buddies (name, phone number, e-mail address)

Buddy 1:  ____________________________________________________________

Buddy 2:  ____________________________________________________________

Successful Earth Science Honors students are those who keep up with assignments, listen carefully in class, participate in class discussions, take good notes, review their notes often, and work to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.   

Let’s have a great year together!

___________________________________________________________________

I understand that I am to keep a copy of these guidelines as a first page in my permanent Science notebook.  My signature below indicates that I have read and understand my responsibilities as described above.

Signature of Student __________________________________      Date __________

Signature of Parent ___________________________________     Date __________

Due Date:  September 9, 2019

Welcome to Earth Science Honors!

Homework due Mon., Sept. 9:
Please sign and have your parent/guardian sign both the Course Requirements and Lab Safety Contract.  Please hand in the tear-off at the bottom of the Course Requirements handout and one copy of the Lab Safety Contract--the rest should be kept in your Earth Science binder.