REGENTS
EARTH SCIENCE
REGENTS
EARTH SCIENCE
Instructor: Ms. Sally Lauzon
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
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Come to class each day prepared to be an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT by: |
o Arriving to class on time
o Have immediate access to a pen, pencil and calculator
o Maintain a complete and comprehensive notebook, a three-ring binder is REQUIRED
o Keep current worksheets, homework, class work and labs up-to-date and readily available
o Maintain an up-to-date check list of completed and acceptable lab reports
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Maintain a pace that will place their progress within the established guidelines by: |
o Working quickly and safely during lab periods
o Working extra time needed to remain on schedule
o Requesting that materials be sent home when absent but capable of working
o Completing necessary work, prior to leaving, when a long absence is anticipated
o Devoting time that is necessary for home study and complete all assignments on time. HOMEWORK NOT COMPLETED BY DUE DATE WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT IN CLASS WHEN WE GO OVER THE ASSIGNMENT. THE GRADE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE 50%. If the student chooses not to complete the assignment as we go over it, a zero will be given for a grade.
o Actively seeking assistance whenever a problem arises
o Effectively using class time
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Allow teacher to provide help to students by: |
o Reading instructions carefully and working diligently
o Using alternate sources of assistance such as reference materials, other students, parents and guardians
o Requesting help with equipment not yet mastered
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Keeping the classroom neat clean and organized by: |
o Not writing on desks, tables, books, equipment and work surfaces
o Refraining from unnecessary talk and disruptive behavior
o Putting all lab materials back in their proper places
o Cleaning the work area
o Putting all chairs back at the end of class
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Return to class following periods of absence |
o Knowing that class went on with out you and that you did miss some work that you will need to make up
o Maintaining a schedule to catch up with the class by getting missed notes, homework, worksheets, etc.
NOTE: Students have the responsibility for making up all missed work. This means that assignments are expected within a reasonable period of time. If the student fails to make up their work within an acceptable period of time, a zero will be earned for the incomplete work. I am eager to provide individual attention and extra assistance for all students requesting it; however, the students have full responsibility in this area.
DETERMINATION OF GRADES: Each student’s quarterly grades will be computed based on the following variables
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Quizzes: there will be quizzes based on the material assigned |
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Tests: there will be tests at the end of each chapter/topic covered |
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Lab reports: A written report for all labs is required, AND WILL BE KEPT ON FILE IN THE LAB ROOM. LATE LAB REPORTS WILL LOSE FIVE POINTS FOR EACH DAY THE LAB IS LATE, WITH THE LOWEST GRADE FOR AN ACCEPTABLE LAB BEING A 65. Students can rewrite lab reports to raise their grade to a 90. Five points will be added to any lab report that is completed on computer, students have access to computers in the computer lab and in the library. |
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Notebook: each student is required to keep a notebook that includes all current and previously covered material |
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Behavior: in any science classroom appropriate behavior is a must: the student’s behavior will be taken into account when computing the student’s average |
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The formula for the student’s quarterly average: 1/3 homework and quizzes, 1/3 tests, 1/3 labs. The student's final average is as follows: The sum of the four quarters plus the final test grade (Regents grade), divided by 5. |
MANDATORY LAB REQUIREMENT: Regents level earth science has a mandated lab requirement. The New York State Education Department requires that each student must engage in lab activities for at least thirty 40 minute periods during the course of the year. Written reports of these experiences must be prepared by the student, and these labs must have a passing grade to be acceptable. Standards for the reports will be discussed with the students during the next few days. At the completion of the course, these lab reports must be kept on file at the school for a minimum of six months following the regents exam. Pursuant to state education law, the Rules of the Board of Regents states, “Only those persons who have satisfactorily met the laboratory requirement shall be admitted to the Regents examination in such science.” During the course of this school year each student will have the opportunity to participate successfully in more than the State-required 30 periods of lab work: however it is the student’s responsibility to write, and submit in a timely manner, acceptable lab reports. Failure by a student to fully meet these requirements in a successful and timely manner will result in the student being denied admission to the Earth Science Regents exam. Since the penalty for not meeting the lab requirement is so severe, I will keep you apprised of your child’s progress in this important area during the school year.
Please feel free to contact me by e-mail at school at: slauzon@sharonsprings.org or by phone at school at 284-2267
Below I have listed addresses of web sites that I have found helpful and/or interesting.
http://www.nysedregents.org/testing/scire/regentearth.html
http://www.badastronomy.com/bad/movies/#list
http://www.bedford.k12.ny.us/flhs/science/geoscience/skluge/dlesege/default.html#am
http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/earth/guide/english/
http://hubblesite.org/explore_astronomy/tonights_sky/
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Study/
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/eds/tools/
8TH
GRADE SCIENCE
Instructor: Ms. Sally Lauzon
- Come to class each day prepared to be an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT
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Arrive to class on time |
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Have immediate access to a pen, pencil and calculator |
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Maintain a complete and comprehensive notebook, an individual, three-ring binder is strongly recommended |
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Keep current worksheets, homework, class work and labs up to date and readily available |
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Working quickly and safely during lab periods |
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Work whatever extra time needed to remain on schedule |
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Request that materials be sent home early when absent but are capable of working |
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When anticipating long absences request and complete the necessary work prior to leaving |
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Devote whatever time is necessary for home study, at least an average of 30 minutes for each school day and complete all assignments on time |
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Actively seek assistance whenever a problem arises that impedes learning |
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Efficiently use class time to experience maximum learning |
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Reading instructions carefully and working diligently with the materials provided |
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Use alternate sources of assistance such as other students, reference materials, parents and guardians |
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Request help with equipment not yet mastered |
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Not writing on desks, tables, equipment and work surfaces |
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Refrain from loud talk and disruptive behavior |
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Replace all materials at the completion of each activity |
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Clean up the work area and straightening chairs before leaving the classroom |
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Knowing that class went on with out you and that you did miss work that will need to be made up |
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With a late pass if necessary |
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Maintain a schedule to catch up with the class by getting missed notes, homework, worksheets, etc. |
NOTE: Students have the responsibility for making up all missed work. This means that assignments are expected within a reasonable period of time. The teacher is eager to provide individual attention for all students requesting it; however, the students have full responsibility in this area. If the student fails to take initiative and make up their work within an acceptable time period, after school detention will be assigned. After an extended period of time a zero will be earned for the incomplete work.
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Tests - there will be a test at the end of each chapter/topic studied. As topics are covered previous topics are also included, making the tests cumulative as the year progresses. | ||
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Quizzes - there will be at least one quiz per topic or per week | ||
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Lab reports – There will be lab experiments to help understand the material covered. A written report of all labs will be required. | ||
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Homework – Homework in one form or another will be assigned almost every day. Each assignment will be averaged in to determine the quarterly grade | ||
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Notebook – Each student will be required to keep an up-to-date notebook that includes all current and previously covered material | ||
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Behavior – in any science lab classroom appropriate behavior is a must: accordingly, the teacher will take behavior into account when computing the student’s quarterly grade. | ||
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The student's quarterly average will be calculated as follows: 1/3 homework, 1/3 tests, 1/3 labs. | ||
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The formula for computing a student’s final average is as follows: the sum of the four quarterly grades and the final exam, divided by 5. | ||
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Extra assistance: We all share the common goals of maximizing student learning and satisfactorily preparing students for their high school career. To achieve these goals we must all work together. As your teacher, I will be available to help according to my class schedule. Obtain a pass from me prior to our meeting; it will be your pass through the halls and will allow me to get the needed materials together to assist you. NOTE: While I stand ready to assist you, much of the responsibility for help lies with you. You must request the help, as I won’t always know when you need assistance, and you must make the time to receive the help. |
6th GRADE SCIENCE
Course: 6th Grade General Science
Instructor: Ms. Lauzon
1. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
2. GRADE DETERMINATION
1. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
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Come to class each day prepared to be an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT by: |
o Arriving to class on time
o Have immediate access to a pen, pencil and calculator
o Maintain a complete and comprehensive notebook, a three-ring binder is REQUIRED
o Keep current worksheets, homework, class work and labs up-to-date and readily available
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Maintain a pace that will place their progress within the established guidelines by: |
o Working quickly and safely during lab periods
o Working extra time needed to remain on schedule
o Requesting that materials be sent home when absent but capable of working
o Completing necessary work, prior to leaving, when a long absence is anticipated
o Devoting time that is necessary for home study and complete all assignments on time. HOMEWORK NOT COMPLETED BY DUE DATE WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT IN CLASS WHEN WE GO OVER THE ASSIGNMENT. THE GRADE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE 50%. If the student chooses not to complete the assignment as we go over it, a zero will be given for a grade.
o Actively seeking assistance whenever a problem arises
o Effectively using class time
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Allow teacher to provide help to students by: |
o Reading instructions carefully and working diligently
o Using alternate sources of assistance such as reference materials, other students, parents and guardians
o Requesting help with equipment not yet mastered
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Keeping the classroom neat clean and organized by: |
o Not writing on desks, tables, books, equipment and work surfaces
o Refraining from unnecessary talk and disruptive behavior
o Putting all lab materials back in their proper places
o Cleaning the work area
o Putting all chairs back at the end of class
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Return to class following periods of absence |
o Knowing you did miss some work that you will need to make up
o Maintaining a schedule to catch up with the class by getting missed notes, homework, worksheets, etc.
NOTE: Students have the responsibility for making up all missed work. This means that assignments are expected within a reasonable period of time. If the student fails to make up their work within an acceptable period of time, a zero will be earned for the incomplete work. I am eager to provide individual attention and extra assistance for all students requesting it; however, the students have full responsibility in this area.
2. DETERMINATION OF GRADES: Each student’s quarterly grades will be computed based on the following variables
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Quizzes: there will be quizzes based on the material assigned |
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Tests: there will be tests at the end of each chapter/topic covered |
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Lab reports: A written report for all labs is required. Five points will be added to any lab report that is completed on computer, students have access to computers in the computer lab and in the library. |
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Notebook: each student is required to keep a notebook that includes all current and previously covered material |
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Behavior: in any science classroom appropriate behavior is a must: the student’s behavior will be taken into account when computing the student’s average |
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The formula for the student’s quarterly average is as follows: |
o One third is based on homework and quiz grades
o One third is based on labs grades
o One third is based on test grades
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The formula for the student’s final average is as follows: The sum of the four quarter averages plus the final test grade, divided by 5. |
Please feel free to contact me by e-mail at school at: slauzon@sharonsprings.org or by phone at school at 284-2267
FIELD TRIPS
Earth Science Students Hike the Indian Ladder Trail:
Beautiful weather, scenery and foliage awaited The Earth Science Classes as we traveled to The John Boyd Thatcher State Park in October. Our first stop was the Visitor’s Center to be introduced to our guide, Nancy. She explained the geologic history of the Escarpment and pointed out the features on the model in the Center. We learned that Thompson’s Lake, which we could see out the windows, was a sinkhole lake that formed when the roof of a sinkhole collapsed and the resulting depression filled with water. After a short stay at the Center we then went to the Indian Ladder Trail which is part of the Helderberg Escarpment.
The hike along the Escarpment was beautiful with the colors of the fall foliage. Students were introduced to the Coeymans and Manlius layers of limestone found in the Escarpment. Large blocks of limestone were broken free from the cliff due to frost wedging and seeping ground water. This helped to show that the escarpment is the result of erosion and not faulting as was originally thought. Students also saw fossils embedded in the limestone that help to date the rocks found in the formation.
Students were also given some history of the area and the reason the trail got its name, “The Indian Ladder Trail”: The Native Americans traveling in the area would fell a large tree against the side of the escarpment, and then use the tree as a “ladder” to scale the cliff. The students, with the help of Nancy, also entered a small cave. The day was a good one with nice weather, a beautiful hike and some interesting geology to top it all off.
White Water Rafting
May 2010