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Friday, September 27, 2019

Thursday, September 26, 2019

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

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

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.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Sept. 25

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

Monday, September 23, 2019

Friday, September 20, 2019

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

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

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

Monday, September 16, 2019

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

Friday, September 13, 2019

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

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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. 

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

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.

Monday, September 9, 2019

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. 

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Earth Science Honors Course Requirements and Grading Policy

Earth Science Honors
Course Requirements and Grading Policy

Instructor:
Mrs. Crnosija
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!




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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.