Mrs Grabowski – Mrs GMrs Grabowski – Mrs G

Environmental Science Environmental Science

Room 219Room 219

2007-82007-8

BellringersBellringers Bellringers are done every day before Bellringers are done every day before

class begins and collected and graded class begins and collected and graded every 1-2 weeks. Follow the set up below.every 1-2 weeks. Follow the set up below.

Name first and lastName first and last PeriodPeriod

DateDate Bellringers Weeks 1 & 2Bellringers Weeks 1 & 2

Today’s dateToday’s date Write at least 2 sentences about your first Write at least 2 sentences about your first

day at school this year. day at school this year.

Buy now or talk to SantaBuy now or talk to Santa

Useful to have for classUseful to have for class Memory stick, flash drive, Memory stick, flash drive, Great for saving all your computer Great for saving all your computer

work for all your classes. (Reports, work for all your classes. (Reports, essays, presentation, pictures, etc)essays, presentation, pictures, etc)

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Course DescriptionCourse Description Students will explore the relationship Students will explore the relationship

between organisms and their between organisms and their environment; of the interactions environment; of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the biological components of the environment, including their effects on environment, including their effects on all types of organisms but more often all types of organisms but more often refers to human impact on the refers to human impact on the environment.environment.

Homework – Homework is given every week. Not doing homework can result in a failing grade for the quarter. Homework assignments can be found on the Schurz website. www.schurzhs.org

Classroom Rules*No eating or drinking (except for a bottle of water). Items

will be taken away. *No passes to the bathroom, water fountain or locker.

*No leaving or changing seats.*No writing on desks. This is considered destruction of school property and you could be subject to a $500.00

fine.*Harassment of fellow students will not be tolerated and rules set forth in the school discipline book will be strictly

enforced.

Bellringer 9-6-07Bellringer 9-6-07

List at least 2 reasons why we need List at least 2 reasons why we need safety rules in a science class.safety rules in a science class.

For Example:For Example:

One reason we need safety rules in One reason we need safety rules in class is ………class is ………

Another reason is…….Another reason is…….

Turn off your cell phone!!!

Fees - There is a $10 science fee for Environmental Science. Please pay it as soon as possible. This money will be used to buy Environmental Science supplies and equipment for your class. Please show me your paid receipt.

Tardies and Absences – Attendance – Daily attendance is most

important. Ten (10) or more absences per quarter will result in a failing grade. Five tardies will result in disciplinary action.

Class Expectations and GradingClass Expectations and Grading – You are expected to be in – You are expected to be in class and on time daily with your notebook, folder, pen, and class and on time daily with your notebook, folder, pen, and textbook.textbook.

Grade ScaleGrade Scale A= 90-100A= 90-100 B= 80-89B= 80-89 C= 70-79C= 70-79 D= 60-69D= 60-69 F= below 60F= below 60

Grade BreakdownGrade Breakdown Tests, quizzes and final exam = 30%Tests, quizzes and final exam = 30% Homework = 15-20%Homework = 15-20% Science Fair/Research Paper = 10%Science Fair/Research Paper = 10% Class Work = 40-45%Class Work = 40-45%

Students/Parents - The school phone number is 773-534-3420. Messages can be left for me at extension #24472 or emailed to me at sjgrabowski@cps.edu. If you would like to speak with me, leave me your phone number and a time when I can reach you and I will call you back as soon as possible.

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I have read and understand the information above on class rules and expectations.___________________________ ____________________________

Student’s Signature Parent’s Signature _______________________ __________________

Phone: home workDo you speak English? ¿hablo Ingles? ___Yes ___No.

Remember the Golden Rule

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Show respect for others.If you open it, close it.If you borrow it, return it.If you use it, take care of it.If you move it, put it back.If you make a mess, Clean it up.If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, get permission.

This class is a better place because your in it

Questions:1. List 3 unsafe activities shown in the illustration and explain why each is unsafe.2. List 3 correct lab procedures depicted in the illustration.3. What should Bob do after the accident?4. What should Sue have done to avoid an accident?5. Compare Luke and Duke's lab techniques. Who is following the rules?6. Find something in the lab that should not be there?7. Compare Joe and Carl's lab techiques. Who is doing it the correct way?8. What will happen to Ray and Tim when the teacher catches them?9. List three items in the illustration that are there for the safety of the students in the lab.