Earth and Space Science 9th Grade

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Earth and Space Science9th Grade

• Instructor Mr. Michael Estep
• Education B.S. Clarion University
• M.ed. Gannon University

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Textbook Prentice Hall Science Explorer 2002
edition

• Students are provided with a text and a Guided
  Reading and Study Workbook for reinforcement of
  material covered.

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The course covers six units of study

• Unit One Exploring Planet Earth - Mapping,
  Rocks and minerals
• Unit Two Inside the Earth- Plate Tectonics,
  Earthquakes, Volcanoes
• Unit Three Earths Changing Surface Weathering,
  Soil Formation Erosion, Geologic Time, Energy
  Resources

• Unit Four Earths Waters- Fresh Water, Ocean
  Waves, Tides, Chemistry, Zones
• Unit Five Weather and Climate -Atmosphere,
  Storms, Climate Weather
• Unit Six Astronomy Earth, Moon, Sun, Stars,
  Galaxies, Solar System, Universe

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What students can expect in each chapter.

• Teacher produced note packet.
• Review and reinforcement worksheet packet.
• Textbook chapter assessment.
• Hands-on Laboratory experience or video
  Laboratory experience.

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Grading

• Exams 50
• Quizzes and Labs 30
• Homework 20
• Example
• Exam Average 94 x 50
  47
• Quizzes and Lab Average 90 x 30 27
• Homework Average 100 x 20 20
• Marking Period Grade 94
• Note Extra-credit will NOT be given

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Thank you

• Thank you for being here!!
• Mr. Estep - Room 208
• E-mail mestep_at_ pomounties.org
• School Phone [phone] Ext. 208