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