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Course Overview
Course Overview
This Grade 9 Environmental Science course introduces students to the relationships between humans and the natural world. It covers ecosystems, biodiversity, natural resources, pollution, climate change, and sustainable living. Students will explore scientific, historical, and policy perspectives on environmental issues. The course integrates biology, chemistry, and physics concepts. Through hands-on activities and case studies, students learn how to think critically and act responsibly toward the environment.
This Grade 9 Environmental Science course introduces students to the relationships between humans and the natural world. It covers ecosystems, biodiversity, natural resources, pollution, climate change, and sustainable living. Students will explore scientific, historical, and policy perspectives on environmental issues. The course integrates biology, chemistry, and physics concepts. Through hands-on activities and case studies, students learn how to think critically and act responsibly toward the environment.
Ms. Tia’s Class Expectations
The school's policies will be followed in all areas. This is particularly true with cell phones. They are not allowed. Students will also be accountable for Academic Integrity in all their work.
Key Suggestions for Success in the Classroom
1. Always come prepared and have homework completed.
2. Ask questions.
3. Stay on task.
4. Take notes and keep an organized notebook.
5. Participate regularly during classroom discussions
6. Review and be prepared for tests.
7. STUDY DAILY!!!
Grading Distribution
Your grades will reflect a weighted distribution according to the following categories.
Assessments - 50%
Assignments – 50%
I will be using the school’s grading scale.
A = 90 - 100% B = 80 – 89% C = 70 – 79% D = 60 – 69% F = <60%
I do not grade on a curve; grades may be rounded up at the teacher’s discretion.
Homework/Classwork
Homework should be done and turned in on time. We will check it on the due date and discuss any issues that students are having. LATE WORK will NOT be accepted. Emergencies will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Participation in class is a MUST!!! It helps build confidence and fosters academic discussions.
All handouts and returned work should be kept in a class notebook. Students are responsible for keeping the work to verify that the work was turned in.
Academic Honesty:
Work should be that of the student and not copied from any other sources. Any such action can result in a referral to the office for further review and possible additional disciplinary action.
Working together is fine but each student must write out their own work and be able to explain their solution.
Cheating includes:
Copying, texting, emailing, or in any way duplicating assignments that are turned in, wholly or in part, as original work.
Sharing or receiving quiz and test questions from others.
Gathering answers from websites for questions on worksheets, in textbooks, or other assignments.
Exchanging assignments with other students, either handwritten or computer generated, whether you believe they will be copied or not.
Using any form of test aid, formula sheets, etc. during tests or quizzes without the express permission of the instructor.
Giving or receiving answers during tests of quizzes.
Taking credit for group work when you have not contributed an equal or appropriate share toward the final result.
Make up Policy
It is the student’s responsibility to make up notes, homework, quizzes, projects and tests. I will work with the student to help and schedule any tests/quizzes. However, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange the make-up time and ask for any handouts. Normal policy will be one extra day for each day missed. If the student fails to make up the work on the assigned date, a score of zero will be recorded.
Supplies
3 Ring Binder w/ notebook paper
Notebook
Pencils
Red Pen
Computer/Tablet
Scientific Calculator
Computers/Electronic Devices
Students will NOT be allowed to take class notes on the devices. Students will need to access worksheets, and take quizzes and tests on their devices. Some textbooks will also be in a digital format. Student's devices should have internet capabilities. Students will need to complete a school technology usage form. This should be provided the first day of classes. Students’ that are off-task while using the technology will have the technology taken away for a period of time and parents will be contacted. Examples of off-task behavior include, but are not limited to games, social media, responding to personal emails, chatting with students or others, etc.
Classroom Expectations
Be Polite: Appropriate behavior is expected in class.
Be Prompt: Students should be in their assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
Be Prepared: Bring all assignments and supplies each day.
School policies on cell phones and dress code will be strictly enforced.
Click the book cover, to the left, to access the textbook
Click on the lab equipment, to the left, to open and review the Lab Safety and Procedure sheet
Weekly Agendas
Weekly Agendas
Week of October 19 - October 23
Week of October 19 - October 23
Monday – CW: Complete In-Class Graded Assignment
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Study for Chapter 4 Quiz - part 2
Tuesday CW: Chapter 4 Quiz - part 2
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Wednesday – CW: Chapter 4 Notes - part 3
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Thursday CW: Middle/ High School Fieldtrips
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Friday CW: Parent-Teacher Conferences
NO regular classes
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Week of October 12 - October 16
Week of October 12 - October 16
Monday CW: NO School - Constitution Day
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Tuesday CW: Introduction to Atomic Structures
Videos to introduce Atomic Structure
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Wednesday CW: Guided Notes on Atomic Structures
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Thursday CW: Guided Notes on Guided Structures
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Friday CW: In-Class Graded Assignment on Atomic Structures
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Week of September 28- October 2
Week of September 28- October 2
Monday CW: Chapter 4 Notes
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Complete Chapter 4 Notes and Review Questions (P76)
due: Tuesday (9/29)
Tuesday CW: Chapter 4 Discussion : part 1
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Wednesday CW: Chapter 4 Discussion : part 1
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Thursday CW: Quiz - Chapter 4, part 1
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Friday CW: Chapter 4 Discussion : part 2
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Week of September 14 - September 18
Week of September 14 - September 18
Monday CW: Notes on Chapter 3: Risks, Economics, and Environmental Concern
Chapter Review Questions - Pg 57: #'s 1 - 15 (all)
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Work on classwork - due Wednesday (9/16)
Tuesday CW: Notes on Chapter 3: Risks, Economics, and Environmental Concern
Chapter Review Questions - Pg 57: #'s 1 - 15 (all)
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Complete classwork - due Wednesday (9/16)
Wednesday CW: Chapter 3 Discussion (sections 3.1 - 3.2)
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Thursday CW: Chapter 3 Discussion (sections 3.3 - 3.4)
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Friday CW: Chapter 3 Discussion (sections 3.5 - 3.6)
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Week of September 7 - September 11
Week of September 7 - September 11
Monday CW: Should endangered species be protected ? Google Classroom assignment
due Tuesday (9/8) by 8 am
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
complete classwork
Tuesday CW: Chapter 2 Ethics Discussion (sections 2.1 -2.5)
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Wednesday CW: Chapter 2 Ethics Discussion (sections 2.6 -2.10)
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Review for Chapter 2 Test
Thursday CW: Chapter 2 Test
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Friday CW: Start notes on Chapter 3: Risk, Economics, and Environmental Concerns
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Week of August 31 - September 1
Week of August 31 - September 1
Monday CW: Severe Weather Day - NO School
Tuesday CW: Chapter 1 Culminating Activity and Group Presentation
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Wednesday CW: Read and Take notes on Chapter 2: Environmental ethics
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Read and Take notes on Chapter 2: Environmental ethics
due Friday (9/4)
Thursday CW: Read and Take notes on Chapter 2: Environmental ethics
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Read and Take notes on Chapter 2: Environmental ethics
due Friday (9/4)
Chapter 2 Review Questions - pg 38 - all
Friday CW: Turn in Chapter 2 Notes and Review Questions
Chapter 2 Class Discussion
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Week of August 24 - 28
Week of August 24 - 28
Monday CW: Unit1: Introduction to Environmental Science Class discussion
Alpha Gal Tick Post - Google Classroom
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Finish Chapter 1: Environmental Interrelationships, pgs 1 -15
Tuesday CW: Unit1: Introduction to Environmental Science Class discussion
Chapter 1 Review Questions, page 15
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Finish Chapter 1 Review Questions, page 15
Wednesday CW: Go over HW (Chapter 1 Review Questions)
Review for Chapter 1 Test
HW: Study for Chapter 1 Test
Thursday CW: Chapter 1: Introduction to Environmental Science Test
Culminating Activity - Group project
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Friday CW: MS and HS Assembly in the Gym
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Week of August 19 - 21
Week of August 19 - 21
Wednesday – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (YAYYYYYY!!!)
CW: Course description and objectives
Syllabus
Laboratory Safety and Procedures, and Contract
HW: Get Syllabus and Lab Safety Contract signed (Due NLT Monday (8/24))
Thursday CW: Unit1: Introduction to Environmental Science
The Important Role of Wolves in Yellowstone
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Start reading Chapter 1: Environmental Interrelationships, pgs 1 -15
Friday CW: The scientific method
- Applying the scientific method
- Why is observation important?
HW: Study class notes (15 min)
Start reading Chapter 1: Environmental Interrelationships, pgs 1 -15
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