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9th GradeEnvironmentalScien
ce
Miss Christine CocozzaRoom A- 113
Credentials B.A. University of Pittsburgh (2001) MAT Chatham University(2004) Instructional II 8-12 certification (2009) Ed.D. Immaculata University (2014) Teaching Science for 6 years Private tutor in Life Science, Global
Science and Physical Science
Further Contact information
Environmental Science Curriculum Overview
What is Environmental Science? What fields are involved in the study of the earthReview of Observation, Inference, Measurement, ClassificationTaxonomyWatersheds and WetlandsResources Renewable and NonRenewableAgriculture And SocietyIntegrated pest management
Mid Year Ecosystems and their Interactions Threatened, Endangered, and Extinct
Species Populations Environmental Health Trash/Landfills Plate Tectonics Geologic History and Time
Text Books
Holt environmental science Not available onlineCan be signed out to take home
Science Work Homework: 15- 20 minutes several
times a week Quizzes: 1 - 3 times per semester Test: Announced one week prior Labs: Throughout the year Major Projects: About one per marking period Current Events
Community Web PortalThe portal is a web-friendly state-of-the-art
communication tool designed by K-12 Systems, giving parents and students access to academic grades.
See http://www.methacton.org for instructions to establish a personal account.
Rules to live by in room A-113
Be Polite!
Be Safe!
Be Prepared!
Be Prompt!
Personal Responsibility!
How to succeed in Science this year!1. Come for help before or after school.
2. Prepare for tests a little at a time. Start as soon as the test is announced.
3. Bring notes & text home to study.
4. Do your homework every time.
The Science Fair!
Up-Coming Events & Dates
No School on September 26th First Quiz Friday September 21st Mid Terms January 22nd to the 25th Finals June 6th to the 12th
Please feel free to look at the text
books.
Any Questions
