Welcome to Earth Science

With Mr. Sierra

First Week of SchoolFirst Week of SchoolWelcome Freshmen

How many are not Freshmen?

Block ScheduleGetting Books (No Classroom Set)

Information on Boot CampClassroom Orientation

Seating TBD Supplies, pencil sharpeners Bulletin Boards: In/Out boxes - Agenda Recycling - Assignments Water (sinks/faucets) - Standards Emergencies/Fire Drills

Welcome Freshmen How many are not Freshmen?

Block ScheduleGetting Books (No Classroom Set)

Information on Boot CampClassroom Orientation

Seating TBD Supplies, pencil sharpeners Bulletin Boards: In/Out boxes - Agenda Recycling - Assignments Water (sinks/faucets) - Standards Emergencies/Fire Drills

FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL 2011-2012 

Regular Rotating Day Bell Schedule

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Time A - Day B - Day

8:15 - 9:44 1 5

9:49 - 11:22 2 6

11:22 - 11:52 LUNCH LUNCH

11:57 - 1:26 3 7

1:31 - 3:00 4 8

Tuesday & Friday Schedule w/Advisory

Time A-Day B-Day8:15 - 9:38 1 5

9:43 – 11:06 2 6

11:06 - 11:36

LUNCH LUNCH

11:41 - 12:04

Advisory Advisory

12:09 - 1:32 3 7

1:37 - 3:00 4 8

What do you know about our Planet?

(Write some on board)

What do you know about our Planet?

(Write some on board)

Earth is the only planet on which water can exist in liquid form on the surface.

Earth is referred to as the BLUE PLANET. WHY?

Earth is 24,900 miles around the equator. How fast are we moving?

Earth travels through space at 66,700 miles per hour.

Earth is the only planet on which water can exist in liquid form on the surface.

Earth is referred to as the BLUE PLANET. WHY?

Earth is 24,900 miles around the equator. How fast are we moving?

Earth travels through space at 66,700 miles per hour.

Amazing EarthAmazing Earth

How far is it to the center of the Earth?The distance from the surface of Earth to

the center is about 3,963 miles (6,378 kilometers). Much of Earth is fluid.

How thick is the crust that we live on?The mostly solid skin of the planet is only

41 miles (66 kilometers) thick -- thinner than the skin of an apple, relatively speaking.

How far is it to the center of the Earth?The distance from the surface of Earth to

the center is about 3,963 miles (6,378 kilometers). Much of Earth is fluid.

How thick is the crust that we live on?The mostly solid skin of the planet is only

41 miles (66 kilometers) thick -- thinner than the skin of an apple, relatively speaking.

Amazing EarthAmazing Earth

What is the hottest place on Earth?Count one wrong if you guessed Death

Valley in California. True enough on many days. But El Azizia in Libya recorded a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57.8 Celsius) on Sept. 13, 1922 -- the hottest ever measured. In Death Valley, it got up to 134 Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913.

What is the hottest place on Earth?Count one wrong if you guessed Death

Valley in California. True enough on many days. But El Azizia in Libya recorded a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57.8 Celsius) on Sept. 13, 1922 -- the hottest ever measured. In Death Valley, it got up to 134 Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913.

Amazing EarthAmazing Earth

What two great American cities are destined to merge?

The San Andreas fault, which runs north-south, is slipping at a rate of about 2 inches (5 centimeters) per year, causing Los Angeles to move towards San Francisco. Scientists forecast LA will be a suburb of the City by the Bay in about 15 million years.

What two great American cities are destined to merge?

The San Andreas fault, which runs north-south, is slipping at a rate of about 2 inches (5 centimeters) per year, causing Los Angeles to move towards San Francisco. Scientists forecast LA will be a suburb of the City by the Bay in about 15 million years.

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What do we know?What do we know?

Why many find science exciting.How much we really know.Ways of learning and discovering.Retaining information - how much?Practice - for life outside of school.Values and Responsibility.

Why many find science exciting.How much we really know.Ways of learning and discovering.Retaining information - how much?Practice - for life outside of school.Values and Responsibility.

Time for Thinkers…Time for Thinkers…

Questioning (science)Don't believe everything you hear or

readThink for yourselfTake responsibility for your actionsStrive to be a leader rather than followerStand up for what is right even though

it may not be the “popular” thing to do.

Questioning (science)Don't believe everything you hear or

readThink for yourselfTake responsibility for your actionsStrive to be a leader rather than followerStand up for what is right even though

it may not be the “popular” thing to do.

Rules of the GameRules of the Game

Integrity of a wheelFollowing School Rules

Tardies / Cell PhonesCheating / Plagiarism

Rules & Procedures (next

slides)

Integrity of a wheelFollowing School Rules

Tardies / Cell PhonesCheating / Plagiarism

Rules & Procedures (next

slides)

Rules &

Procedures

Rules &

Procedures

1. Be in your assigned seat Before the bell.

2. Use appropriate language at all times.

3. Raise your hand for permission to speak.

4. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

5. Do your own work (no copying others).

1. Be in your assigned seat Before the bell.

2. Use appropriate language at all times.

3. Raise your hand for permission to speak.

4. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

5. Do your own work (no copying others).

Begin the Warm-Up after entering the classroom. Show mutual respect and listen when other

students or the teacher are speaking to the class. Remain in your seats until the teacher dismisses

you at the end of the period. Leave the classroom clean by picking up any

paper or trash off the floor and not writing on desks.

Be responsible for finding out what you missed when you are absent and getting make-up assignments.

Begin the Warm-Up after entering the classroom. Show mutual respect and listen when other

students or the teacher are speaking to the class. Remain in your seats until the teacher dismisses

you at the end of the period. Leave the classroom clean by picking up any

paper or trash off the floor and not writing on desks.

Be responsible for finding out what you missed when you are absent and getting make-up assignments.

DisciplineDiscipline

School has it’s own consequencesSee student handbook

For General Classroom Rules:Warnings = Talk with Teacher after

classDetention = Calling HomeReferrals = Sent to Office

School has it’s own consequencesSee student handbook

For General Classroom Rules:Warnings = Talk with Teacher after

classDetention = Calling HomeReferrals = Sent to Office

GradingGradingA: 90-100%B: 80-90%C: 70-80%D: 60-70% = passingF: 0-60% = not passing

(Give examples)

Essentially, if you attend everyday, do what you are asked and turn in assignments when they are due, you should have no problem passing this class.

However, if your overall grade ever drops to an F, you will be required to come in once a week (when?) for tutoring until you get back up to a passing grade.

A: 90-100%B: 80-90%C: 70-80%D: 60-70% = passingF: 0-60% = not passing

(Give examples)

Essentially, if you attend everyday, do what you are asked and turn in assignments when they are due, you should have no problem passing this class.

However, if your overall grade ever drops to an F, you will be required to come in once a week (when?) for tutoring until you get back up to a passing grade.

TechnologyTechnology

Teacher Web Site: http://libertyunion.schoolwires.net/

sierraj Please see me if you are not familiar with using computers

Teacher Web Site: http://libertyunion.schoolwires.net/

sierraj Please see me if you are not familiar with using computers

Be PreparedBe Prepared

Bring Everyday:Pens/PencilsBinder Paper (Keep in Binder)Textbooks – we got a class set!

Positive attitudeReadiness to learn and succeedWillingness to challenge your thinking

Bring Everyday:Pens/PencilsBinder Paper (Keep in Binder)Textbooks – we got a class set!

Positive attitudeReadiness to learn and succeedWillingness to challenge your thinking