Mr. Rowbotham 

Class overview

As much as possible, students will have a "hands-on" involvement with the material so as to actually see and experience what it is that is being learned. Students should expect to have an assignment every day.

Learning is a highly individual and personal process. There is nothing anyone can do to make you learn something. You must attend to the process of learning. You must strive to comprehend the concepts and you must practice much like an athlete would practice for an athletic contest. Learning is not a passive event, but it is a process that involves discipline, perseverance, andmotivation. Studying is your practice; the more you do, the better you will perform. Completing homework assignments is only one component of studying.

While it is your responsibility to attend to the learning process, as your instructor it is my responsibility to intend for you to learn geology. I will select and structure activities that will provide opportunities for you to understand the concepts and learn to solve appropriate problems. I will provide examples for how to solve problems, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions. I will monitor your progress and give you knowledge of your progress. In the end, I will determine the extent to which you have mastered the material in the class.

  Classroom Rules and Procedures:

a. You will have towork hard in order to do well. I will domy best and I will expect no less from you.

b. You MUST be on timeto class. Tardiness will not betolerated.

c. Every studentMUST participate in all class activities (discussion, labs, demonstrations,etc.)

d. Use the restroombefore class or after class activities have been completed. If it is an emergency, ask politely to beexcused. You must have a planner to usea pass. (Remember, you only get threepasses per week!)

e. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINKS DURING LAB AT ANY TIME!

f. No cellphones! They will be confiscated ifseen.

g. Follow alllaboratory rules during all labs and demonstrations. There will be zero tolerance for anyinsubordination.

h. If you have anyquestions about an assignment or grade, or feel you are being treated unfairlyin any way, COME TALK TO ME. If youdon’t ask a question you may never get an answer.

I check my email everyday including the weekend, if notification of a grade/situation is urgent it is best to email me! My personal email: mrowbotham@sslcs.org