Earth Science
SYLLABUS
Earth Science – Mr. Bloom
Welcome to Earth Science. This year we will explore our planet and the surrounding solar system through active learning and hands on participation. Your success in this class will be based on your participation and production so it is important that you come to ready to work each day. Come with an open mind and ready to enjoy what we will learn.
Contact Information
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 714-986-7500 ext. 14315
Course Content
Semester I: dynamic earth processes, California geology, the earth and its place in the universe
Semester II: the atmosphere, energy in the Earth’s systems, biogeochemical cycles
Classroom Rules
- Be seated and ready to work before the bell rings – if you are not in your seat and ready, you are late.
- Keep hands and feet to yourself.
- Respect others property, person, right to learn, and feelings.
- Cell phones must be placed in the front of the room in your numbered pocket at the beginning of class. If it is caught on your person it will be taken away. Sometimes phones will be used for labs or activities, unless this is the case the phone should always be in its numbered pocket.
- Food or drinks that are not water are not allowed in class. Gum is allowed as long as it is disposed of properly
Consequences For Bad Decisions
- If your make a bad decision you will be warned once, afterwards it will be a detention. If the bad behavior continues it will escalate to a referral or a trip to the office.
Grading
The final grade is based on points accumulated throughout the semester. All assignments have a point value and the final grade is a simple math problem: student points earned / total points available. There are four major categories of assignments:
- Tests (usually 30-40 points each)
- Homework (usually 5 points each assignment)
- Class work (usually 5-10 points each assignment)
- Labs / Activities (usually 10-15 points each) Projects (usually 20-50 points each)