Friday, September 27, 2019
Earth Science Honors Homework due Wed., Oct. 2
Read TEXT pp 7-10; p 10, Q #'s 1-10--due Wed., Oct. 2
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
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.
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
Earth Science Honors Homework due Tues., Sept. 24
Read TEXT pp 2-6; p 5, Q #'s 4-8--due Tues., Sept. 24
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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