Environmental Science Honors Ms Shore About Ms Shore
Environmental Science (Honors) Ms. Shore
About Ms. Shore Ø Milwaukee, WI Ø B. S. Marine Science, B. S. Biology, Minor: Environmental Science Ø M. S. Marine Biology • Research: environmental contaminants in whales
Contact Information sshore@doralacademyprep. org (414) 491 – 0414 Ø Texting is fastest Syllabus is on my Doral webpage
Student Expectations Ø Be on time, attentive, prepared Ø Don’t be disruptive Ø Turn in assignments on time (always given class time) Ø Make up late work (student’s responsibility) Ø Not accepted after unit test Ø Communicate any problems so I can be accommodating Ø TRY! Ø Involves studying outside of class time
Parent Expectations Ø Be supportive!!! Ø Don’t be distracting while they’re in class Ø Communicate concerns/questions
Class Rules Ø Stay off the phone (unless permitted) Ø Cheating is NOT tolerated and will result in a 0% for the assignment/test and an F in conduct for the quarter Ø In person: Ø No eating/drinking in the classroom (it’s a science lab!) Ø Including gum Ø Bathrooms should only be used between classes Ø Lab experiments should be taken SERIOUSLY! Ø Glassware or chemicals may be involved
Materials for Class Ø Notebook Ø Folder Ø Pens, pencils, highlighters When return to class in person: Ø Second notebook for lab
What Students Will Learn: Ø Sustainability Ø Energy Systems Ø Ecosystems & Climate Ø Ecosystem Dynamics & Services Ø Species Interactions & Protection Ø Resources & Pollution Ø Renewable & Non-renewable Energy Ø Climate Change Ø Environmental Hazards Ø Urbanization & Hazards
How Class Time Is Spent Ø Lecture/notes Ø Videos Ø Interactive activities Ø Scientific Method Lab Ø Discussion (break-out rooms) Ø Time to begin, if not complete, all assignments Ø Time to study Ø Quizzes/tests
Grading Criteria Make-up work only for excused absences Late work: -10% per day it’s late Drop lowest test, quiz, and homework grade
Assignments & Projects Ø Students are given class time for all assignments Ø Usually only 1 -2 assignments per week that can be finished during class time Ø I’ll likely replace some tests with projects Ø Paper on a sustainability issue Ø Group project on climate change impacts
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