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
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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.

• Proven instructional strategies as outlined in a
  new book by Mike Schmoker.
• Focus Evaluating the Essentials To Radically
  Improve student Learning
• A variety of formative and summative assessments
  will be used to gage student progress.
• Hands-on Laboratory experiences or video
  Laboratory experiences will be provided.

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Grading

• Marking Period Grades will be determined by an
  accumulated point value system.
• Points Earned/Available points
• Note Extra-credit is not available.

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Accelerated Students

• Accelerated students are assessed using exams
  that require greater independent thinking and
  writing skills.
• Accelerated students will also be required to
  complete a monthly journal entry and complete
  three written investigations each marking period.

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Thank you

• Thank you for being here!!
• Have a safe trip home!!!
• Mr. Estep - Room 125
• E-mail mestep_at_ pomounties.org
• School Phone [phone] Ext. 125