Course Syllabus

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Week 13 (Apr 29-May 3rd). Rock Cycle, layers of the Earth, types of weathering, and mining. Scroll down to week 13 for daily assignments. Rock Cycle test will be on Monday, May 6th.

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Welcome to Earth Science:

Hello: My name is Ms. Dilsworth, and this is my 17th year of teaching high school earth science and biology. I graduated from Michigan State in 1987 with a degree in biology. I worked in pharmaceutical sales for fifteen years before changing careers. I received my teacher license from Queens College. I have worked at Weddington High School and West Michigan Academy of Environmental Sciences before landing here at Cuthbertson. Outside of school, I like to travel, hike, cook, and hang out with my family. 

This best way to contact me is at:  kristeen.dilsworth@ucps.k12.nc.us

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family-1.JPGClass Procedures:

  1. Be on time to class and have materials/assignments ready each day.
  2. Follow all directions and procedures the first time they are given.
  3. Stay in your assigned seat unless otherwise directed.
  4. Be respectful of your fellow classmates and your teacher.

CURRICULUM  

The primary focus of this course includes the Solar System and all about the Earth. 

  • Earth’s role as a body in space (EEN.1.1)  
  • Processes and forces that affect Earth’s lithosphere (EEN.2.1)  
  • How human influences impact Earth’s lithosphere (EEN.2.2)  
  • The structure and processes within Earth’s hydrosphere (EEN.2.3)  
  • How humans use water (EEN.2.4)  
  • The structure and processes of Earth’s atmosphere (EEN.2.5)  

GRADING PLAN: A = 90-100  B = 80-89   C = 70-79  D = 60-69   F=59 and below  

Grades: 

1st six weeks = 25%   2nd six weeks =25%   3rd six weeks =25%    Final Exam =25%  

NOTE: 

  • I do not give out extra credit.
  • All assignments and projects will have a DUE DATE.
  • After the due date, the highest grade will be a 50% 
  • I will not accept any late work after the specific unit is completed and the unit test has been taken. 
  • Students may be exempt from the final exam if they meet certain requirements.