Ecosystem interactions Human interactions be doing: What we’ll Lecture and discussions, Powerpoint notes, animations and video note clips (flipped instruction) Demonstrations and hands-on activities Laboratory exercises and online simulations Cooperative learning, group work Projects, homework Research, presentations Gaining knowledge about your world Grading Letter grades (with + & - ) earned according to district standards: – Tests and quizzes at least two days notice for tests; quizzes may be – “pop” Homework / class work checked at beginning of class or turned in – Laboratory reports data collected in class; reports may be finished on own time – Essential Question log record and answer EQ each day – Written reports / class presentations researched, presented clearly – Class participation / lab proficiency will help borderline grades – Grades can be checked online as they are entered. I also enter descriptions of the assignments. Weighting of grades: Marking Periods: Summative assessments (Tests, quizzes, some labs) 75% Formative assessments (some labs, activities, homework) 25% Semester: Quarter 1 40% Quarter 2 40% Cumulative final exam 20% Course Materials: MOODLE: You will need your Moodle password for various activities this semester, enrollment key: _______________________. Class note powerpoint presentations and videos are available on the class Moodle site and can be accessed as a guest, but you will need to login to submit assignments. TEXTBOOK: Online access is available to the virtual textbook following the link/directions on the course Moodle. You may sign out a textbook to keep at home for the semester if there are enough books.
Ecosystem interactions Human interactions What we’ll be doing: Lecture and discussions, Powerpoint notes, animations and video note clips (flipped instruction) Demonstrations and hands-on activities Laboratory exercises and online simulations Cooperative learning, group work Projects, homework Research, presentations Gaining knowledge about your world Grading – Letter grades (with + & - ) earned according to district standards: Tests and quizzes – at least two days notice for tests; quizzes may be “pop” Homework / class work – checked at beginning of class or turned in Laboratory reports – data collected in class; reports may be finished on own time Essential Question log – record and answer EQ each day Written reports / class presentations – researched, presented clearly Class participation / lab proficiency – will help borderline grades Grades can be checked online as they are entered. I also enter descriptions of the assignments. Weighting of grades: Marking Periods: Summative assessments (Tests, quizzes, some labs) 75% Formative assessments (some labs, activities, homework) 25% Semester: Quarter 1 40% Quarter 2 40% Cumulative final exam 20% Course Materials: MOODLE: You will need your Moodle password for various activities this semester, enrollment key: _______________________. Class note powerpoint presentations and videos are available on the class Moodle site and can be accessed as a guest, but you will need to login to submit assignments. TEXTBOOK: Online access is available to the virtual textbook following the link/directions on the course Moodle. You may sign out a textbook to keep at home for the semester if there are enough books.
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