Jan 05, 2016
Topics for the YearTopics for the Year
Atoms: structure and properties, Atoms: structure and properties, nuclear changenuclear change
Periodic Table: Trends and Periodic Table: Trends and relationshipsrelationships
Molecules: Nomenclature, structure, Molecules: Nomenclature, structure, and propertiesand properties
Chemical Reactions: Classification, Chemical Reactions: Classification, balancing, stoichiometry, factors balancing, stoichiometry, factors affectingaffecting
Grading Grading Tests = 45%Tests = 45%
Quizzes = 15%Quizzes = 15% Classwork = 20%Classwork = 20%
Labs = 20%Labs = 20%
Homework?Homework?Do homework assignments Do homework assignments
to earn spaces on the to earn spaces on the racetrack like a board racetrack like a board
game. Race around the game. Race around the track to earn points for the track to earn points for the
marking period.marking period.Racetrack spaces Racetrack spaces earnedearned
HomeworkHomework
3 places3 places Complete and well-Complete and well-donedone
2 places2 places Complete but with Complete but with mistakesmistakes
1 place1 place IncompleteIncomplete
0 places0 places Absent Absent
-1 place-1 place Less than ½ doneLess than ½ done
-2 places-2 places None None
Study Tips Study Tips
Chemistry cannot be completely Chemistry cannot be completely memorizedmemorized
Must practice solving problems through in Must practice solving problems through in class assignments and homework practiceclass assignments and homework practice
Curriculum is cumulativeCurriculum is cumulative
Extra HelpExtra Help With me by appointmentWith me by appointment Guidance can appoint peer tutorGuidance can appoint peer tutor Professional tutoring Professional tutoring
Just in case you missed Just in case you missed it…it…
[email protected]@mhrd.k12.nj.us
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Topics for the YearTopics for the Year
GeologyGeology Mapping/Basic Mapping/Basic
GeographyGeography Plate TectonicsPlate Tectonics Volcanoes/Volcanoes/
EarthquakesEarthquakes Minerals/RocksMinerals/Rocks
MeteorologyMeteorology The The
Atmosphere/ClimateAtmosphere/Climate Weather Weather
AstronomyAstronomy Stars/The SunStars/The Sun The MoonThe Moon The PlanetsThe Planets
OceanographyOceanography Sea Floor Sea Floor
TopographyTopography Tides/Currents Tides/Currents
Grading Grading Tests = 45%Tests = 45%
Quizzes = 15%Quizzes = 15% Classwork = 20%Classwork = 20%
Labs = 20%Labs = 20%
Homework?Homework?Do homework assignments Do homework assignments
to earn spaces on the to earn spaces on the racetrack like a board racetrack like a board
game. Race around the game. Race around the track to earn points for the track to earn points for the
marking period.marking period.Racetrack spaces Racetrack spaces earnedearned
HomeworkHomework
3 places3 places Complete and well-Complete and well-donedone
2 places2 places Complete but with Complete but with mistakesmistakes
1 place1 place IncompleteIncomplete
0 places0 places Absent Absent
-1 place-1 place Less than ½ doneLess than ½ done
-2 places-2 places None None
Study Tips Study Tips
Earth Science cannot be completely Earth Science cannot be completely memorizedmemorized
Must practice techniques and problem Must practice techniques and problem solving through in class assignments and solving through in class assignments and homework practicehomework practice
There will be a cumulative final exam at the There will be a cumulative final exam at the end of the year.end of the year.
Extra HelpExtra Help With me by appointmentWith me by appointment Guidance can appoint peer tutorGuidance can appoint peer tutor Professional tutoring Professional tutoring
Just in case you missed Just in case you missed it…it…
[email protected]@mhrd.k12.nj.us
I’d love to hear from you.I’d love to hear from you.