Mrs. Guzmán
Jan 16, 2016
Mrs. Guzmán
CurriculumUnit One – Oceans and Climate
Chemistry of water, oceans, ocean circulation, climate
Unit Two – Depending on EarthChanges in Earth systems and how they
impact others, energy resources, land useUnit Three – Our Place in the Universe
How the universe formed, chemical processes, structure and motion of objects, the Sun as a source of energy
Unit Four –Dynamic GeosphereRock cycle, structure of the Earth, plate
tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes
What to bring?
Textbook 1” 3-ring binder Pencils/pens (at least 2 different colors)
Lined paper
Optional = your Wi-Fi enabled devices
Positive attitude
Please Leave Behind
Drinks and food other than water
Large winter jackets
Bags too large to fit under desk
Negative, disruptive, or disrespectful behaviors
Technology not being used for education
Daily RoutineThe day’s agenda on boardAt the top will be your Quick Write (aka
bellwork)You are expected to start working on
this without remindersReminds you what you’re turning in,
what the homework is and what we’re doing for the day
YOUR responsibility to write this downAs a backup, or if you are absent, this
will be posted online and in dated folders in the classroom
What’s New?High school level content. Books have a higher reading level with
more stuff on a pageYou’ll have a list of “goals” for each unit
that tell you what you need to know. The book is just one of our resources and
you will use a lot of others!We do a lot with data and analysis of
data. It’s not just what you know, but HOW do you know it’s true. Prove it!
Interactive Science Binders (ISBs)
This is NOT the same as 7th grade binders
30% of your grade will be based on binders using rubric
You will have your binders with you at all times. It’s the place you will put ALL classwork, homework, corrections, notes, etc.
Will check binders on a DAILY basis. Count on your being checked 4-5 times in a mkp.
Will also collect random assignments towards ISB grade
ISB Rubric
Excellent Good Needs Improvement
Not Present
Organization 4 3 2 0Quality 16 12 9 0
Suggestions for improvement:
“Next Day” Pass
“Next day” passes 2x per marking period excuses late stuffIf I ask to check your binder and you don’t have
it, I check tomorrowIf a paper is due, give me the pass, turn it in
tomorrow for no penaltyBathroom Pass
2 per marking period, but they never expireUse for locker, drink, bathroom, or so that I
don’t mark a tardy
Assessments
70% of your gradeTest, quizzes, papers, projects, etc.You need to know your stuff!Expect one at least every 2 weeks
Your GradeGrades on Powerschool. YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK30% ISB, 70% AssessmentsLate papers are accepted up to one week
late for 60% credit. If you are absent, you are responsible for
finding out what was missed (posted online and in folder), picking up papers/notes (either online or in folders) and making sure it is turned in within a reasonable time frame
Classroom Rules
If you are not exercising good judgment, I let you know and give you the opportunity to reflect/change behavior (orange sheets)
Simple warnings aren’t followed, except a consequence
If we can’t solve the problem on our own, I will involve your parents.
Websitehttp://
guzman14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/ Daily Assignments/ links to what we
use in classA record of what is in your ISBImportant announcementsHow to get to online textThis syllabus More…
Remind 101
Reminders by text
Usually for reminders on big assignments
Notifications about something unexpected