Mrs. Geithner-Marron

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Welcome to Earth Science 200
Mrs. Geithner-Marron
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Earth Science
Geology- study of Earth its history Astronomy-
study of space Meteorology- study of the
atmosphere Oceanography- study of the oceans
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Expectations

• Attendance- prompt, daily attendance is crucial
  to success
• Lab counts as a separate class
• Materials- binder, pens, pencils
• Absences- see me the day returning to school
• to show HW that was due
• pick up work that was missed
• find out due dates for missed work
• etc.

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Where can you find info about your childs
class? My website on the schools faculty page.
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Homework

• Due at beginning of class
• Late HW generally not accepted
• Exceptions
• excused absence
• due upon return
• extended time modifications
• must show progress on due date then have until
  next day

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Unit Cover Page Book Work HW
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Labs

• Submit on-time for full credit
• -20 per day late (-10 per day for extended time
  w/ progress shown)
• All safety rules must be followed.
• Closed-toe shoes required.
• Keep a pair in locker or in class just in case

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Quizzes Tests

• Quizzes
• at various points within chapter/unit
• Tests
• after multiple chapters/units
• Announced
• Review given

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Grades

• Grades are earned not given
• total points method (pts earned/possible pts)

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Academic Integrity

• Honesty is expected in my classroom
• Cheating, copying, plagiarizing will not be
  tolerated are serious offenses.
• Occasional group lab reports or projects will be
  assigned, otherwise all work should be done
  independently.
• When in doubt, ask!

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Extra Help Contact Info

• Extra Help available by appointment
• Encourage your child to ask for help a. s. a. p.
• Tutoring should be a final step.
• The tutor should contact me.
• So we can be on the same page.
• So he/she knows how I have approached the
  content.
• Contact
• RGeithner_at_darienps.org
• Parents Student Teacher Keys to unlocking
  success

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CyberEd

• Interactive lessons, applications, tests to
  support different learning styles.

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Global Learning Observations to Benefit the
Environment

• GLOBE Mission
• To promote the teaching and learning of science,
  enhance environmental literacy and stewardship,
  and promote scientific discovery.
• Goals
• Improve student achievement across the curriculum
  with a focus on student research in environmental
  and Earth system science
• Enhance awareness and support activities of
  individuals throughout the world to benefit the
  environment
• Contribute to scientific understanding of Earth
  as a system
• Connect and inspire the next generation of global
  scientists.

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GIS Investigations

• Uses maps different layers to show the
  relationship between different phenomena in earth
  science.