Welcome, Students!

Ms TurnerMs TurnerGeology 12Geology 12

Welcome to Geology 12!Welcome to Geology 12!

• I will introduce you to Geology 12 and our I will introduce you to Geology 12 and our classroom.classroom.

• If you have any questions during my If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.wait to be called on.

All About MeAll About Me

• My backgroundMy background– I grew up in Dartmouth.I grew up in Dartmouth.– I attended Auburn Drive High then went to I attended Auburn Drive High then went to

MSVU and completed my 2 degrees.MSVU and completed my 2 degrees.

• My experienceMy experience– I’ve been teaching for 9 years.I’ve been teaching for 9 years.

My GoalsMy Goals

• To give you the academic and social skills To give you the academic and social skills you need to graduate and be successful in you need to graduate and be successful in “the real world”.“the real world”.

• To provide a supportive and fun classroom To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.environment.

• To help you discover new interests.To help you discover new interests.

All About You

• On your index card you will fill in the following information:– First and Last name– Intended year of graduation– Your e-mail address– Your goal for this year– Why did you pick this course?– What do you hope to learn in this course?

Our Classroom CommunityOur Classroom Community

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Class RulesClass Rules

• Our classroom is a community. In our community, we Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.have rules to help us get along with each other.

• Our class rules are based on RESPECTOur class rules are based on RESPECTRRememberemember

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• Respect:– a feeling or attitude of

admiration and deference toward somebody or something

– consideration or thoughtfulness

TardinessTardiness

• Classes start at: Classes start at: – 9:15 a.m.9:15 a.m.– 10:40 a.m.10:40 a.m.– 12:45 p.m.12:45 p.m.– 2:10 p.m.2:10 p.m.

• If you aren’t in the classroom following the second If you aren’t in the classroom following the second bell, please wait outside the door until I let you in.bell, please wait outside the door until I let you in.

• When you enter, you must sign. This ensures that When you enter, you must sign. This ensures that I change attendance to reflect your arrival.I change attendance to reflect your arrival.

• If you are tardy four times, this counts as 1 If you are tardy four times, this counts as 1 unexcused absent.unexcused absent.

AbsentsAbsents

• If you miss a class you are responsible to get the If you miss a class you are responsible to get the work or notes you missed.work or notes you missed.– You can e-mail me before or after the class to receive You can e-mail me before or after the class to receive

any electronic worksheets or handoutsany electronic worksheets or handouts

• If you are absent on the day of a test you must If you are absent on the day of a test you must have an excused absent to make up the test on have an excused absent to make up the test on your first class back. If you have an unexcused your first class back. If you have an unexcused absence you will receive a 0 for the test.absence you will receive a 0 for the test.

• If you have 1 unexcused or 6 excused absences If you have 1 unexcused or 6 excused absences you will not be eligible for an exam exemption.you will not be eligible for an exam exemption.

Washroom and other Breaks from class

• In order to control the amount of traffic leaving my classroom a maximum of 6 people may leave during a period.

• You may leave, with permission only if:– The class is working on individual seatwork

Lockview’s Social Responsibilities

Instructional Areas

• Take a few minutes to go through each of the 4 categories and discuss what they mean and what it looks like in practice.

• In small groups (3-4) you will then share your ideas.

• Your group will then create 4 rules, 1 for each category.

Consequences

• Everything we do in life has consequences. Consequences are the things that happen to you when you choose not to follow a rule.

• This is what will happen if you choose to violate one of the classroom rules:– 1st time – Warning– 2nd time – Move seat– 3rd time – Detention on X at lunch– 4th time – Call home– 5th time – Office referral

Tracking Your Behaviour

• In order to help you make responsible decisions. I will use a chart to track your behaviour.

• You start a clean slate every week. Consequences will be enforced only for the repeated violations committed during that week.

• If you reach the 4th step two weeks in a row you will be referred to administration automatically.

• I will recognise students who choose responsible behaviour, by having no violations for two consecutive weeks.

Fire Drills

• My fence number is:

• When the fire alarm sounds the following must occur:– 1 person will be asked to close both windows and blinds– 1 person will be asked to turn off the LCD projector– 1 person will be asked to lead everyone out to the fence– 1 person will be asked to turn off the lights and shut the door

• At the fence everyone in this class must gather together

• I will do a roll call

• 1 person will then be asked to run quickly to Ms O’Reilly in the grass area of the round about to report our class attendance

UnitsUnits

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UnitsUnits

• The units we cover during Geology 12 are:The units we cover during Geology 12 are:– Introduction to Physical GeologyIntroduction to Physical Geology– Earth’s Structure and FunctionEarth’s Structure and Function– The Geology Behind Earth’s FeaturesThe Geology Behind Earth’s Features– Atoms, Elements, Rocks, and MineralsAtoms, Elements, Rocks, and Minerals– Earth’s HistoryEarth’s History– Issues for the EnvironmentIssues for the Environment

Intro to Physical GeologyIntro to Physical Geology

• Here we will define Geology. Here we will define Geology.

• We will then research and report on the We will then research and report on the various branches and careers of Geology.various branches and careers of Geology.

• We will then describe the various cycles We will then describe the various cycles important to the functioning of Earth.important to the functioning of Earth.

Earth’s Structure and FunctionEarth’s Structure and Function

• We will begin by labeling and describing We will begin by labeling and describing the layers of the Earth.the layers of the Earth.

• We will then outline the development of We will then outline the development of the Theory of Plate Tectonics.the Theory of Plate Tectonics.

• We will label the major and minor plates of We will label the major and minor plates of Earth’s crust.Earth’s crust.

• We will label, describe, and show We will label, describe, and show examples of the types of plate boundary examples of the types of plate boundary interactions.interactions.

The Geology Behind Earth’s The Geology Behind Earth’s FeaturesFeatures

• We will label and describe the process of We will label and describe the process of folding and faulting.folding and faulting.

• We will label and describe the process of We will label and describe the process of mountain formation.mountain formation.

• We will describe the different types of We will describe the different types of mountains.mountains.

• We will describe what occurs during an We will describe what occurs during an earthquake and how to measure earthquakes.earthquake and how to measure earthquakes.

• We will compare and contrast the processes of We will compare and contrast the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition.weathering, erosion, and deposition.

Atoms, Elements, Rocks, and Atoms, Elements, Rocks, and MineralsMinerals

• We will refresh your understanding of atomic We will refresh your understanding of atomic structure and bonding.structure and bonding.

• We will create and describe the different types We will create and describe the different types of crystal shapes.of crystal shapes.

• We will compare and contrast rocks and We will compare and contrast rocks and minerals.minerals.

• We will use a variety of tools and tests to We will use a variety of tools and tests to identify minerals.identify minerals.

• We will label and describe the rock cycle.We will label and describe the rock cycle.

• We will describe the different types of rocks.We will describe the different types of rocks.

Earth’s HistoryEarth’s History

• We will describe the process of fossil We will describe the process of fossil formation.formation.

• We will label and describe the geologic We will label and describe the geologic time scale.time scale.

• We will compare and contrast relative and We will compare and contrast relative and absolute dating.absolute dating.

Issues for the EnvironmentIssues for the Environment

• We will describe the different types of We will describe the different types of resources found on Earth.resources found on Earth.

• We will discuss ways to protect and We will discuss ways to protect and manage Earth’s resources.manage Earth’s resources.

• We will discuss waste management issues.We will discuss waste management issues.

Assessment

• So how do I mark things??– Everything is marked out of 5.– For Major Assessments each section or

outcome will get a mark out of 5.– For tests each outcome will get a mark out of

5.

• In small groups you are going to discuss what this rubric will look like.

• Each group will present their ideas.

HomeworkHomework

• Homework will include Major Assessments Homework will include Major Assessments and any work you do not complete in class.and any work you do not complete in class.

• Major Assessments are due on the date Major Assessments are due on the date given. given. – If you need extra time you must complete an If you need extra time you must complete an

Extension RequestExtension Request form at least 2 days before form at least 2 days before the due date. the due date.

– This form is on my website. It must be signed by This form is on my website. It must be signed by you and your parent/ guardian. you and your parent/ guardian.

– Even with the form complete you are not Even with the form complete you are not guaranteed an extension.guaranteed an extension.

Let’s Have a Great Semester!Let’s Have a Great Semester!