Ecology and Environmental Science (SC130) 2015-2016 Course​ Description​ ​ This course will examine ecology and environment. Issues such as Arizona wildlife, endangered species, populations, environmental health, pollution, alternative energy sources, and new technologies will be discussed.

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Contact Information Tyler Sawyer Room 225 (480) 545-3100x6782 [email protected] ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Grading Standards Students will be graded on a typical scale, consisting of the following: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

A 100-90% B 89-80% C 79-70% D 69-60% F 59% and Below

Grades will be weighted, as follows: ▪ Assignments 30% ▪ Tests and Quizzes 40% ▪ Semester Projects 10%

Note: Semester Exams will be weighted at 20% of the Final grade.

Late/Missing Work Missing and late assignments may be turned in one day late for 50% credit. Additionally, students may turn in missing and late assignments up until the end of each quarter for 10% credit.

Approximate point values of student work ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Tests 500 points Quizzes 100 points Major assignments (including labs) 100-400 points Minor assignments (small tasks that require little time) 10-50 points Semester Projects 500 points per project

Extra Credit Extra credit will not be issued to students.

Student Notebooks Students are required to acquire and keep a notebook only for Science. The notebook will be a composition-type, college ruled is preferred due to space constraints. The collection of work in the notebook will be counted as a grade. Notebooks will be used for daily vocabulary and warmups, any note taking, laboratory activities, and selected quizzes. Assignments will be collected on a regular basis, but notebooks will be graded over a longer time scale, approximately once per month. Students are responsible for maintaining this notebook as each semester progresses.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) As members of the Coyote family, we pride ourselves on our dedication to Community, Values, Honor and Scholarship. Students are expected to meet specific positive behavioral standards both in and out of the classroom. These behaviors, such as being respectful and practicing academic honesty, are what make Campo Verde such an amazing place to learn. During this school year, students will participate in a school-wide initiative focused on the promotion and reinforcement of the expected standards of behavior.

Behavior Expectations

▪ Students will treat each other with respect. ▪ Classroom behavior will remain modest and under control, in order to foster an appropriate environment for learning.

▪ Student cell phones or other electronic devices will remain in backpacks, pockets, or purses.

▪ Students will participate actively and appropriately in classroom discussions and activities.

▪ Students will respond when requested, and in an appropriate manner. ▪ Students will be dressed appropriately to maintain an effective learning environment. Students that stray from the approved dress code will be directed to the front office.

▪ Students will direct specific issues not related to instruction to times outside of class. ▪ Students will refrain from eating or drinking, due to inherent risks in the laboratory setting.

Behavior Consequences/Plan 1. 2. 3. 4.

Verbal Warning to student, followed by: Assignment to 30 minute detention, either before school, at lunch, or after school Call to Parent Student-Parent-Teacher conference Referral

In some instances, students may be immediately removed from the class for the remainder of the period in addition to a detention and Student-Parent-Teacher conference.

Safety Student safety is paramount in the science classroom. During laboratory activities, students may come into contact with certain necessary hazards while working. Injury in the laboratory can be reduced by: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing Tie long hair back securely Be aware when moving about the lab- of yourself and others Wear safety goggles when appropriate

▪ Report broken glass and solution spills to the instructor immediately ▪ Refraining from horseplay in the lab ▪ Refraining from eating or drinking

Note: Students who breach reasonable laboratory safety practices will be removed from the classroom for the remainder of the activity, with no warning. Due to the potential hazardous nature of science, this is an issue that is handled with zero tolerance.

Leaving During Class Time Every semester, each student will be given two “emergency” passes to the restroom or to the drinking fountain. My classroom is located nearby both locations, so all drinks or needs should (and can) be taken care of during passing periods. Time spent outside of class is very hard to make up for- students will miss much more than they realize. As success depends partly upon being in class, these two passes should only be used if there is no possible way the student can wait. Physical passes will not be handed out but rather kept accounted for, for each individual student.

Tardies Students are expected to promptly arrive in class, on time. Students who are excessively tardy will receive the following consequences: 3 Tardies: Call home 5 Tardies: Administrator Referral

Scope and Sequence of the Course Semester 1​ Introduction to Environmental Science, Life on Earth, Water Resources & Water Pollution, and Food & Agriculture Semester 2​ Human Population & Urban Environments, Health & Toxicology, Biodiversity & Land Use, Atmospheric Dynamics, Solid Waste & Minerals, and Energy Resources.

Extra Help Students can seek extra help before school, at lunch, or after school by coming in to Room 225. Students may wish to make arrangements beforehand of when they plan to come in.

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