D. L. Holt

Earth Science

’14-‘15

’14-‘15Earth Science/Env. Sci. Syllabus

General InformationMr. D. L. Holt – Room 100Phone Number: 804-333-6240Email: DHolt@richmond-county.k12.va.usTutoring: Thursdays 3:30p.m. – 4:30p.m. or as arrangedEarth Science Textbook: Earth Science – Geology, The Environment, And The Universe Glencoe, 2013Environmental Science Textbook: Environmental Science Scott Foresman – Addison Wesley, 2003Grading Policy: Both classes are graded on a total points scale. Typically, values are:

Homework: 5 to 15 points per assignmentClasswork: 5 to 15 points per assignmentQuizzes: 10 to 50 points eachLabs: 25 to 50 points eachTests: 50 to 100+ points eachProjects: 50 to 100+ points each

In a typical nine week period, it is possible for there to be 1,000 + total points.

Grading Scale (Percentage)

A = 93-100

B = 87-92

C = 78-86

D = 70-77

F = 0-69

Course Supplies:

1. Pens2. Pencils3. One package graph paper4. 1 box of 12 colored pencils5. 1 box of Kleenex6. 1 box disposable latex or nitrile gloves7. 1 composition notebook8. 1 2” or larger three ring binder9. Calculator capable of displaying scientific notation (not a cell phone)10. 1 roll of paper towels

Mr. Holt’s Classroom ExpectationsTrustworthyEach student is expected to:

Know right from wrong and have the courage to do right Do your own work Be self-disciplined Safeguard the belongings of others and the school

ResponsibleEach student is expected to:

Strive to do your best and improve your skills Complete assignments on time Ask questions Accept consequences

RespectfulEach student is expected to:

Accept individual differences Exercise personal control Be courteous and polite Listen to teachers and other students, as appropriate

Team PlayerEach student is expected to:

Do your share Be a team player Follow instructions Listen to others

No eating, drinking or gum in class!

Recovery1. Warning2. Stay after class to review expectations (logged into PowerSchool)3. SCAN Form for signatures (student, teacher, parent) (logged into PowerSchool)4. Referral to office

Disrespectful/outrageous behavior is an automatic referral to the office

“SCAN” Sheet

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. I am interested in what you did, so we can ensure that we work productively together.

Student: _______________________

S- Situation – What happened?

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C- Consider the situation – Explain why you did what you did

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A- Analyze the situation – How can you handle future situations differently?

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N- No Repetition – What have you learned from this situation?

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Student signature _______________________________ Date __________________________

Teacher signature_______________________________ Date __________________________

Comments ____________________________________________________________________

Parent signature ________________________________ Date __________________________

Comments ____________________________________________________________________

Mr. Holt’s Classroom Procedures2014-2015

Materials required for every class1 Binder2 Composition notebook3 Textbook4 Calculator (not cell phone)5 Pen6 Pencil7 AR book

Beginning the day – 1 st Block 1 Stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance2 Be silent for moment of silence – it is a state law and respectful of all3 Be silent during morning announcements

Arrival to class1 Enter the classroom3 Take your class materials out of your book bag4 Place all other materials and book bags at the back of the room or under your desk5 Check pencil and sharpen, if required6 Begin kick-off assignment written on the board7 Place assignment in the turn-in bin, notebook, directed by the assignment

Seating1 Remain in assigned seating at all times unless the teacher gives permission to leave seat or

there is an emergency such as, illness or school wide emergency or drill

Pencil sharpening during class1 Raise hand to be recognized2 Once recognized and permission granted, sharpen pencil3 Return to seat and resume work

Attention in class1 When Mr. Holt raises his hand, this is the signal to give him your attention. To accomplish this,

students will: Freeze Become quiet Face Mr. Holt Pay attention and listen

2 In the event that either the telephone rings, an announcement is made over the intercom or a visitor comes to the door, students are expected to:

Freeze Become quiet Await further instruction from Mr. Holt

Passing in tests and quizzes1 Ensure your work has your name, block and date on the paper2 Turn in your own work into your class turn-in bin3 Return to your seat4 If finished early, follow the procedure for finishing work early

Passing in homework1 Homework is due at the start of class2 Turn in your own work into the turn-in bin3 Return to your seat

Passing in classwork1 Place your classwork on the desk/table in front of the person to your left2 If you have someone to your right, wait until their work is placed on yours before passing to

the left3 If there is not a person to your left, collect all papers and keep in front of you4 Mr. Holt will collect the papers from the person at the extreme left

Finishing work early1 Check with Mr. Holt to see if you have work to make up2 Begin homework or classwork assignment, if there is an assignment from this or another class3 Read your AR book

Due dates1 Turn in your assignment(s) on or before the due date(s)

Late assignments1 Late assignments will be accepted for two days2 For each day that an assignment is late, the grade will be lowered a minimum of a letter grade3 After two days, a “0” will be recorded for the assignment and the assignment will not be

accepted

Nurse & Office passes1 Request permission to go to the nurse or office2 Nurse or office will be called to see if they are available. If not, a message will be left for a

return call3 Report to office or nurse, as applicable4 Upon return, the nurse or office should call

Bathroom passes1 Will not be granted. There is a restroom in the back of the class.

Missed assignments1 Check your file folder when you return to class after being absent2 Turn in your assignments within the greater of two school days or the equivalent number of

school days missed to receive full credit. Late assignment procedure applies after that.

Class dismissal1 Remain or return to your seat prior to dismissal2 Police and clean the immediate area around your seat3 Note any homework assigned and ensure you understand the assignment4 Await permission to retrieve your book bag and cell phone and then return to your seat5 Dismissal of the class will be given by the teacher, not the bell, when all students have

returned to their seats

Binder organizationSection 1: Classroom Procedures and ExpectationsSection 2: Tests and quizzesSection 3: ClassworkSection 4: HomeworkSection 5: Tables, charts and graphsSection 6: Other/Miscellaneous

Class JobsEach class section will have several jobs assigned to students. The jobs will be rotated around (~3 weeks per assignment) and each student will be required to perform at least one job during the year. The initial assignments will be made by Mr. Holt. Subsequent assignments will be either volunteers or assigned, as needed.

Performance will be graded! To ensure that class content grades are not affected, the performance grade will be entered as extra credit.

Outstanding: 50 points per job rotationExceptional: 40 points per job rotationAcceptable: 25 points per job rotationNeeds Improvement: 10 points per job rotationUnacceptable: 0 points per rotation

Class Leader Distributes handouts, assignments and other paperwork items Assists with getting bell-ringer assignment started, if needed Runs errands, as needed (e.g., makes copies) Takes the lead as situations arise

o Class interruptionso Reviewing material

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Supply Manager Checks supplies at beginning and end of class (inventory) Alerts Mr. Holt of any needed items Responds to classmates’ requests for supplies Collects supplies at the end of class

Lab Manager Ensures that lab equipment is distributed and collected appropriately Assists with ensuring that all safety steps are followed Daily inspects and ensures that:

o Floor is cleano Tables are clean and clearo Thin clients are operative at the beginning of class and reset at the end of class

Assignment Manager Prepares assignments for absent students Places assignments in the absent students’ files Serves as first “check point” for questions regarding the assignments for the returning students

Earth Science TopicsEarth Science Chapter 1 – The Nature of Science Chapter 2 – Mapping Our WorldComposition of the Earth Chapter 3 – Matter & Change Chapter 4 – Minerals Chapter 5 – Igneous Rocks Chapter 6 – Sedimentary and Metamorphic RocksSurface Processes on Earth Chapter 7 – Weathering, Erosion & Soil Chapter 8 – Mass Movements, Wind & Glaciers Chapter 9 – Surface Water Chapter 10 – GroundwaterThe Atmosphere & Oceans Chapter 11 – Atmosphere Chapter 12 – Meterology Chapter 13 – The Nature of Storms Chapter 14 – Climate Chapter 15 – Earth’s Oceans Chapter 16 – The Marine EnvironmentThe Dynamic Earth Chapter 17 – Plate Tectonics Chapter 18 – Volcanism Chapter 19 – Earthquakes Chapter 20 – Mountain BuildingGeologic Time Chapter 21 – Fossils & the Rock Record Chapter 22 – The Precambrian Earth Chapter 23 – The Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras Resources and the Environment Chapter 24 – Earth Resources Chapter 25 – Energy Resources Chapter 26 – Human Impact on Resources Beyond Earth Chapter 27 – The Sun-Earth-Moon System Chapter 28 – Our Solar System Chapter 29 – Stars Chapter 30 – Galaxies and the Universe

Environmental Science TopicsStudying Earth Chapter 1 – Planet Earth Chapter 2 – Methods of Science Chapter 3 – Change in the BiosphereEcological Interactions Chapter 4 – Matter and Energy in the Ecosystem Chapter 5 – Interactions in the Ecosystem Chapter 6 – Ecosystem BalanceBiomes Chapter 7 – Desert & Tundra Biomes Chapter 8 – Grassland Biomes Chapter 9 – Forest Biomes Chapter 10 – Freshwater Biomes Chapter 11 – The Marine BiomePeople in the Global Ecosystem Chapter 12 – People and Their Needs Chapter 13 – Human Population Chapter 14 – Feeding the WorldEnergy Resources Chapter 15 – Energy from Organic Fuels Chapter 16 – Nuclear Energy Chapter 17 – Alternative Energy SourcesResources in the Biosphere Chapter 18 – Minerals and Soils Chapter 19 – Land Pollution Chapter 20 – Water Chapter 21 – Water Pollution Chapter 22 – Air and Noise PollutionManaging Human Impact Chapter 23 – Habitat Destruction Chapter 24 – Toward a Sustainable Future Chapter 25 – Protecting the Environment