Welcome to Earth Science, Fall 2009

Use this website to stay up to date with class assignments.
The calendar at the bottom of the page shows overall topics and events; The daily blogs show detailed assignments.

Teaching Philosophy

"I hear—I forget, I see—I learn, I do—I understand, I teach—I master"

The quote above describes a good portion of my teaching philosophy. I believe students learn the most when they are engaged in the learning. This can be done by incorporating activities into a lecture or by relating a lesson to the experiences of the students. Each student is unique, therefore, it is imperative to incorporate multiple learning styles (visual, logical, kinesthetic, etc) and diversity within a lecture.

When a student is capable of teaching the information he or she has learned, it is a sign that he/she has mastered the subject matter. Promoting group work allows the students to explore his or her understanding by being put into a situation where the student is challenged to help and teach another. Successful group work is often accomplished when a team atmosphere is present. A positive and respectful attitude towards each individual is crucial in accomplishing this.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

ANATOMY AND FORENSIC SCIENCE BLOG SPACE

Hi all,

If you are looking for the blog space for anatomy, go to http://charlottehsanatomy.blogspot.com/

Forensic Science is http://charlottehsfs.blogspot.com/

Friday, January 22, 2010

Fri, Jan 22

- Final exam review
- Final exam

* 1st Semster done

Thursday, Jan 21

- Review on Glaciers
- Streams and Rivers Notes
- Organize notebooks, watch Ice Age, and study for tomorrow's final exam

Weds, Jan 20

- Review
a) Milankovitch theory
b) How the Great Lakes were formed
c) Moraines
d) Parts I & III of Glacier Lab
- Do part II of Glacier Lab

Tuesday, Jan 19

- 3 part Glacier lab (do parts I & III today)
- Go through vocab and powerpoint on glaciers
* Hmwk: Glacier Review questions (due Thursday)

Friday, January 15, 2010

Fri, Jan 15

1) Finish data for Effects of Acid (Vinegar) and water on various materials.
2) Go over weathering review/assignments
3) Computer lab: work on Weathering Project

Thurs, Jan 14

1) Complete day 2 data for Effects of Acid (Vinegar) and water on various materials.
2) Soil concept map
3) Introduction to weathering project (due Tuesday)
*Hmwk: 2 weathering review assignments (due tomorrow/Friday)

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Weds, Jan 13

1) review Types of weathering
2) Weathering Labs
- Alkazelser: Temp and Surface Area (due today)
- Effects of Acid (Vinegar) and water on various materials (3 day lab)

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Tues, Jan 12

1) Hydrology quiz
2) Weathering
- Concept map
- Demos
- Lab: Abrasion

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Mon, Jan 11

1) Review hydrology study guide
2) Hydrology quiz
3) Test water contamination

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Fri, Jan 8

SNOW DAY

Thurs, Jan 7

1) Finish Fruitvale project/lab
2) Homework: Study guide
* Quiz tomorrow

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Weds, Jan 6

1) Contamination Types
- point source
- non-point source
2) Prelab: Water Quality - Measuring Contaminates
3) Measuring contaminates in water Lab (due at the end of class)
4) Start Fruitvale group project (due by the end of class tomorrow)
* Quiz/test Friday

Tues, Jan 5

1) Review Water cycle and Conservation Hmwk (due today)
2) Wells
3) Contaminates
4) Porosity & Permeability Lab (due at the end of class)
5) Groundwater Vocab (due tomorrow)

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Mon, Jan 4

* Begin Hydrology Unit *
1) Properties of Water
- Concept map
- Demos
- Student Activities: Surface tension & Capillary action Lab (due at the end of class)
2) Water Cycle/ Conservation Packet - Homework due tomorrow
3) Bring in Water samples for Friday

Fri, Dec 18

1) Work on Global Warming project in computer lab (Due Today)
2) Finish watching The Day After Tomorrow

Thurs, Dec 17

1) Work on Global Warming project in computer lab (Due Friday)
2) Watch The Day After Tomorrow