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ENGLISH LEARNER EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

1. Get your notebook and have it on your desk ready when class starts You will get a check for having your notebook ready each day. 2. Be in your assigned seat and ready to learn when the final bell rings 3. Electronics will not be tolerated. If you have it out, you will get a warning to put it away. if it is out again, it will be taken away from you and a disciplinary referral will be written.

CLASS CALENDAR

__ABOUT THE CLASS__

//** OVERVIEW **//

Welcome to Earth and Environmental Science! In this class we will learn about the earth and its oceans, rivers and streams and atmosphere. We will learn about what is inside the Earth and how the energy changes the surface of the Earth. We will learn why the landscape looks a certain way and visit the most beautiful places on the Earth. We will explore our Solar System, the stars and the galaxies in the sky. We will learn how the Sun's energy affects the Earth. We will learn how the earth's minerals and fossil fuels formed, how they are removed from the Earth and how they are used by people around the world. The most important thing we will learn is that if we understand how the Earth is, we can appreciate it better and take good care of it.


 * // WEEKLY SCHEDULE //**

//Topic organizer handed out// - What I know; what I want to know - Inquiry into new topic. - New vocabulary words
 * __MONDAY__**

- Lecture and notes - Define vocabulary words - Workbook assignment
 * __TUESDAY__**

__**WEDNESDAY**__ //Lab or activity sheet handed out// - Lab or activity

- Lab or activity continued (if more time needed) - Recap of lab or activity - Real world application of weekly topic - Complete workbook assignment //Students take notebook home to study for quiz//
 * __THURSDAY__**

- Review and quiz - Science in the news - Notebook check
 * __FRIDAY__**

//** SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION **//

You will use a COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK for all of your notes. Keep all of your notes in order and put the date on top of each page. I will check your notebook each week. When a notebook gets full, you will continue with another composition notebook.

On Monday of each week, you will get a **TOPIC ORGANIZER** that will help you take notes. It will be taped inside your composition notebook at the end of the week.

I will teach new things using powerpoint presentation. This will be on my web site so you can look at it again in the ESL classroom.

I will keep a CLASS CALENDAR for you so you can see what we have done in class each day.

//** TEACHING AND LEARNING **//

We will learn from the computer in class and also do activities. We will go outside many times and learn about water and other interesting topics. We will learn new vocabulary in science class and you will use the new words when we do activities. We will watch video that will help you learn. I will show you powerpoint slide show that will help you write notes.


 * // GRADES //**

The main categories for grades are as follows:

We will do this one time each week. Sometimes an activity will be for two days. Many times we will have an activity that is outside. I will give you a good grade if you: - follow instrutions - work together with your partner or group - show interest in what you are doing and learning - write your answers on the activity packet
 * 1. Activity**

LAB/ACTIVITY GRADING RUBRIC 1. Follow instructions; on task - 5 pts. 2. Cooperation; helping others; getting along - 5 pts. 3. Engagement; showing interest - 5 pts. 4. Write answers on packet - 5 pts


 * 2. Weekly quiz** - There will be a quiz each Friday. Each quiz will have about 10 questions. If you do not understand something on the quiz, you can ask me questions.


 * 3. Homework Assignment** - There will be three to five homework assignments each grading period. You will have several days to do the homework. We will go over the homework when you hand it in.


 * 4. Notebook** - You will keep a good notebook that is neat and has everything we do in class. You will put things in your notebook in order of when we do it in class. You will write the date on top of each page.

If you are absent, you will have one week time to make up quiz, activity or assignment. I will not give you less points if you complete what you miss within one week.
 * 5. Penalty for late work**

I will give you points for participation in class. You should always pay attention and please ask if you do not understand something. Always show that you are interested in learning new things. Work cooperatively with your partner or group when we do activities in the classroom or outside.
 * 6. Participation points**.

Please treat others with courtesy and respect and expect to be treated the same Conflicts will be addressed diplomatically and privately to avoid disruption of the learning environment Please put all electronics away; turn off the sound on your phone, which must be put away by the start of class. Stay i n your seat until you are dismissed; do not line up at the door; push chairs under tables. Clean up your messes and put away supplies before leaving room. Keep aisles clear; put backpacks under tables. Schedule time during lunch to discuss grades. Be mindful of your academic obligations and ask if you need clarification or reminders. Communicate with me (ahead of time if at all possible) if anything serious comes up that keeps you from making a deadline.
 * // CLASSROOM RULES //**

I will put everything on my web site. You can always look at the web site when you are in the media center or in your ESL classroom. Please let me know if you do not understand something and I will be very glad to help you.
 * // COMMUNICATION AND //**
 * // EXTRA HELP WHEN NEEDED //**