Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Field Trip Schedule for Earth and Space Science

Field Trip Schedule for Fall 2007

September 20
12:30pm-1:30pm
Appert’s Prairie
Thursday
(eat first lunch)

September 25
12:00-1:40pm
Mississippi River
Tuesday
(bag lunch or bring $ for lunch)

September 27
12:00-1:45pm
Blanchard Dam
Thursday
(bag lunch)

October 2
12:00-1:45pm
Quarry Park
Tuesday
(bag lunch or bring $ for lunch)

October 4
12:00-1:40pm
MM Granite Quarry
Thursday
(bag lunch or bring $ for lunch)

October 12
7:45-3:15
Interstate Park... (Taylor’s Falls)
Friday
Bring food (Taylor’s Falls)to barbecue

Class on 9/11/2007

Mammals of MN....9/11/2007. The students did the following in class today:

  • watched 2 biome videos, coniferous forest and tropical rainforest
  • North American biome map was checked for 10points
  • completed owl pellet histogram (graph)
  • read about birds and bird feeders and filled out worksheet
  • Mr. Weide talked about classroom managment and showed students this blog

Earth and Space Science...9/11/2007. The students did the following in class today:

  • continued to work on the mineral identification lab.
  • watched the mineral portion of the Standard Deviants video, completed video worksheet 1-9.
  • were given the Rock Cycle worksheet for Chapter 6, due tomorrow.

Syllabus for Mammals

MAMMALS SYLLABUS


MAMMALS OF MN---Fall 2007
GRADE 10,11,12
TEACHER: JAMES WEIDE


Textbook: Mammals of MN Field Guide

Materials Required: notebook, pen and pencil, colored pencils or markers, clothing that is appropriate for outdoor work.

Course Outcome: The student will gain an understanding of MN mammal characteristics, water ecology, pollution, world biomes, basic outdoor survival skills and other topics appropriate to the study of mammals and ecology.

Tests: Tests will be given after each unit, and will constitute a majority of the grade for this class. Some tests will have a time limit. If a student misses a test, it will have to be made up ASAP. The format of make-up tests may be different than the original for security reasons.

Lab Reports: Lab reports are always due the next day after the lab unless otherwise indicated. Lab reports should be written neatly, including all information and done in the proper format.

Homework: Homework will be assigned and randomly collected, and is always due the next day.

Late Work: Work is considered on time when it is turned in immediately when requested. After this, it is worth 1/2 credit. After two days, it is worth no credit.

Make-up work: Student will be allowed two days for each day of an excused absence to make up work. Students are totally responsible for making arrangements to make up missing work/activities.

Pre-excused absences/school related: Students are required to make up the work the day before the absence.

Mammal Movies: A lot of information in mammals comes from viewing videos. It is required that all videos be viewed by the student to meet the requirements of this class. If you miss a video, it must be viewed before or after school.

Outdoor Projects/Labs: Going outside and working is a privilege that can be taken away. You must read and sign the safety contract and adhere to those guidelines. Use common sense and always be safe!!! You will lose points and possibly fail the class if you lose your outdoor privilege.

Grading: The school’s grading scale will be used. However, be aware that work is placed into these weighted categories:
Tests/Quizzes…….60% of your grade
Labs/Projects…….30% of your grade
Homework……….10% of your grade

Enjoy the class and watch out for bears!

Mr. Weide reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus when appropriate.
Mammals of MN/Environmental Science is a semester long class. Feel free to see Mr. Weide before or after school if you have questions. Turn in a hand drawn picture of a bear for 10pts extra credit at anytime during the semester, but don't tell anyone else. Limit 1 bear.