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Patricia Matos (she/her/ella) | pmatos@ecfs.org | 212-712-6289
I am excited for our year together! We will be exploring and learning how everything and everyone is connected in our community and global environment, and how we can work together to create a more just and sustainable world.
During our time together, our investigations will weave:
science:
the study of the natural world and the process by which someone may answer questions about phenomena
environment:
the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity,
justice:
just (fair and equitable) behavior or treatment
Our Essential Questions
What is sustainability?
How do our interactions impact the living and nonliving parts of ecosystems?
Where do we fit into earth systems? How are we each connected to “science”?
What is justice? environmental justice?
How can we learn from each other to best create a more just and sustainable world?
How do we stand up for environmental justice?
Class Expectations
Please do the following:
Arrive to class on time and ready to work. Bring pencil, folder, planner, notebook and assignment (if
one is due).
Respectfully engage in class discussions by asking meaningful questions and/or actively listening.
Remain focused and complete all classroom tasks.
When working in a group, actively contribute and stay on task.
Take care of equipment, materials and classroom/lab/studio space.
*If a student’s behavior falls below expectations, parent(s)/caregiver(s) will be contacted.
Materials (to be brought to class daily)
Notebook, binder, planner and pencil
Homework/Google Classroom
Homework will be given several nights a week. Homework assignments will be meaningful and will support your understanding of class content. Homework will be announced at the beginning of or during class; students are expected to record assignments in their planner. All assignments and related materials will be posted on Google Classroom by the end of the school day.
*Please include the following information at the top of your work: name, date and band.
Progress
Your personal and academic growth is very important to us. Your progress will be assessed through your engagement during class, completion of homework, project and lab work, written work, and any assessments. You will receive feedback on your assignments to support your growth and progress. It is important that you read feedback in order to learn and improve upon your work. You should be aware of your assignments--it is expected that you complete and hand in all work on time.
Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty WILL NOT be tolerated. Students may discuss concepts and ideas with classmates, though it is expected that they complete assignments on their own unless otherwise specified. It is expected that all work will be one’s own work, in one's own words. Work that is copied (without the use of references) from texts, web pages, and/or classmates will be considered plagiarism and will be disciplined according to Fieldston School policy. If students receive additional support from a tutor, parent/caregiver or learning specialist on an assignment, please include a note at the top of the assignment stating so.
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