A-G Earth Science Syllabus and Pacing Guide

Sci. 9-12 CP6003.2 and CP6019.2  A-G Earth Science by L.Crawford

9th -12th Grade A-g Earth Science Syllabus-2021-2022
EE  Lisa Crawford, lcrawford@cwcharter.org , 805-835-2029

This syllabus is for the 9th -12th grade a-g Earth Science course. We will be meeting on Mondays at 8:45-9:45A.M., and 11:30A.M.-12:30P.M. in the online classroom. All students are expected to be keeping up with the weekly assignments and have headsets or microphones in order to fully participate in class discussions.

Class Information:
Class Time: Mondays, 8:45-9:45A.M., and 11:30A.M.-12:30P.M. in the online classroom.
Teacher email: lcrawford@cwcharter.org
Teacher phone: 805-835-2029

Course Overview:

Requirements: Internet access, headset (optional), textbook and a notebook which you will use as a class binder

Textbook: 

 

 Student Responsibilities:

 Prior to 1st Day of class 

• Use the link in the class website to check that your computer has what it needs downloaded to participate in class. 
• Review syllabus and be prepared to take a quiz covering class rules & requirements
• Begin class assignments first week of school

Throughout the semester

• Attend the online class every week,  be on time, and participate for full participation credit.
• Be sure to participate in class.  Some of the ways to do this include opportunities to respond to pole questions, ask questions, and write on the whiteboard when invited.  When participating in class be sure not to be disruptive to the class conversation, otherwise there will be a loss of points in the  participation grade.  
• Check Canvas weekly to make sure you are keeping up with your assignments
• Complete weekly tests prior to each class session.
• Complete all assignments, Homework quizzes projects and tests.  Tests will be posted in Canvas and are on-line tests.  

Absences:
Any absence from class must be cleared by contacting the instructor PRIOR to class. Viewing the class recording and emailing the teacher a brief summary that week is required for full attendance credit. 

Course Summary: We will be covering many interesting topics including Matter and Atomic Structure, Minerals, Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks, Water, Weathering, Erosion and Soil, Meteorology, Marine Environment, Volcanic, Earthquakes, Solar System, Galaxies and the Universe.

 

For a detailed outline, please see the pacing guide listed below,  which is subject to change throughout the semester. Course work and assignments will be based on both California and Common Core standards, see Stanislaus county of education resource page at the following link:

http://www.stancoe.org/SCOE/iss/common_core/next_generation_science/next_gen_science.htm

 

Attendance / Participation                25%                           90-100% = A

Weekly Homework  Quizzes              25%                            80-89% = B

Weekly Tests                                        25%                            70-79% = C

Final                                                      25%                            60-69% = D

                                                                                                    0-59% = F

The final grade is assigned by the EE based on the above breakdown. 

 

Follow the links to access and read the CW Code of Conduct Policy,  Bullying, Plagiarism & Truancy policies. (Bullying is towards the end of the list) http://www.connectingwaters.org/policies.  CWCS provides their teachers annual online training modules on Bully Prevention and Awareness.  Here is the Department of Education Bullying Module for your   reference.

 

Class Pacing Guide:

 Semester 1 Pacing Guide (*common core standard)

 

School Week	Chapter covered
8/16	Course Introduction-cover Syllabus Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Science
8/23	Chapter 2: Matter and Minerals
8/30	Chapter 2: Matter and Minerals (continued)
9/6	Labor day
9/13	Chapter 3: Rocks
9/20	Chapter 3: Rocks (continued)
9/27	Chapter 4: Plate Tectonics
10/4	Chapter 5: Earthquakes & Earth's Interior
10/11	Chapter 6: Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity
10/18	Chapter 7: Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building
10/25	Chapter 8: Weathering, Soil and Mass Movements
11/1	Chapter 9: Running Water and Groundwater
11/8	Chapter 9: Running Water and Groundwater (continued)
11/15	Chapter 10: Glaciers, Deserts & Wind
11/22	Thanksgiving
11/29	Chapter 10: Glaciers, Deserts & Wind (continued)
12/6	Review & Finals

 

 

Semester 2 Pacing Guide (*common core standard)

 

School Week	Chapter(s) covered
1/3	Chapter 11:  Geologic Time
1/10	Chapter 13: The Ocean Floor
1/17	Martin Luther King Day
1/24	Chapter 14: Ocean Water and Ocean Life
1/31	Chapter 15: The Dynamic Ocean
2/7	Chapter 15: The Dynamic Ocean (continued)
2/14	Chapter 16: The Atmosphere: Composition, Structure and Temperature (continued)
2/21	President's Day Chapter 16: The Atmosphere: Composition, Structure and Temperature (continued)
2/28	Chapter 17: Moisture, Clouds & Precipitation
3/7	Chapter 17: Moisture, Clouds & Precipitation (continued)
3/14	Chapter 18: Air Pressure & Wind
3/18	Spring break
3/28	Chapter 19: Weather Patterns and Severe Storms
4/4	Chapter 19: Weather Patterns and Severe Storms (continued)
4/11	Chapter 21: Origin of Modern Astronomy
4/18	Chapter 22: Touring Our Solar System
4/25	Chapter 23: Light, Telescopes, and the Sun
5/2	Chapter 24: Beyond Our Solar System
5/9	Review & Finals