Contact Information:
Department:
Science
Email Address:
FalkofskeS@District112.org
Work Phone\Voicemail:
952.556.7260
Daily Schedule:
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Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
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Block 1 |
Oceanography P235 |
Oceanography P235 |
Astronomy P235 |
Dinos/Paleo. P235 |
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Block 2 |
Prep |
Oceanography P235 |
Astronomy P235 |
Prep |
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Block 3 |
Prep |
Astronomy P235 |
Forensics 2 P235 |
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Block 4 |
Meteorology P235 |
Astronomy P235 |
Prep |
Forensics 2 P235 |
Classroom Policies:
New CHS Attendance Policy:
In order to learn, you must be here. If you miss class MORE than 6 times, you automatically FAIL the course. This is true of ALL classes – it is the new CHS Attendance Policy. Note: There is an appeals process.
Tardy Policy:
You will need to sign the board each time you come in late. After two unexcused tardies, each tardy will result in one hour of detention. All detentions will need to be completed before you are issued a grade.
Extra Credit Policy:
Extra credit is available to all students. In order to qualify for extra credit points, students MUST HAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS TURNED IN! A student will FORFEIT all extra credit work points if there are ANY zeros in the grade book. Please see Ms. F. for extra credit opportunities.
Make-up Work / Late Work: Any late work is docked 50%. Please keep track of what your assignments are and WHEN they are due.
Course Description: This course is a study of the earth's atmospheres and how weather events are created, and how weather/climate affects the world's populations.
Course Content / Objectives
Unit 1:
Chapter 1: The Atmosphere
Chapter 15: World Climates
Chapter 2: Heating the Earth’s Surface and Atmosphere
Chapter 3: Temperature
Chapter 4: Moisture and Atmospheric Stability
Additional Topics: History of Meteorology and Minnesota’s Unique Weather
Unit 2:
Chapter 5: Precipitation and Weather Modification
Chapter 6: Air Pressure and Winds
Chapter 7: Circulation on the Atmosphere
Chapter 8: Air Masses
Chapter 9: Weather Patterns
Additional Topic: Reading Weather Maps
Unit 3
Chapter 10: Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
Chapter 11: Hurricanes
Chapter 12: Weather Analysis and Forecasting
Chapter 13/14: Air Pollution and the Changing Climate (selected topics)
Textbook & Other Materials: The Atmosphere, Lutgens and Tarbuck
Assessments & Grading:
Grading Policy: Grading Scale:
Homework/Labs 30% 90-100 % A
Projects 20% 80-89% B
Quizzes 20% 70-79% C
Tests 15% 60-69% D
Final Exam 10% 59% and below F
Work Ethic/
Participation 5%* *GRADES are WEIGHTED!*
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice:
Course Description: This class focuses on our World's Oceans and how they affect life on earth. We will cover the geology of the oceans, the properties of sea water, environmental issues, and marine life.
Course Content
Chapter 1: History of Oceanography
Chapters 2 and 3: The Water Planet and Plate Tectonics
Chapters 4, 5, 6: The Ocean’s Physical and Chemical Properties
Chapts. 7, 8.9, 10, 11: Circulation of Ocean, Waves, and Tides
Chapter 12-13: Erosion and Environmental Factors, Current Issues in Ocean Health
Chapter 14-18: Zones of Life in the Oceans, and Critters
Bonus Topic: Minnesota’s Oceanic Past
Textbook & Other Materials:The World's Oceans by Sverdrup, Duxbury, and Duxbury (College Text)
Assessments & Grading:
Grading Policy: Grading Scale:
Homework/Labs 30% 90-100 % A
Projects 20% 80-89% B
Quizzes 20% 70-79% C
Tests 15% 60-69% D
Final Exam 10% 59% and below F
Work Ethic/
Participation 5%* *GRADES are WEIGHTED!*
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice: This class takes a trip to the Minnesota Zoo to study the Marine Life on exhibit at the zoo. We pet sharks, watch the Coral Reef Feeding and Diver, watch the Shark Feeding Show, the Dolphin Show and study the Tide Pool exhibit. The lab is worth 150 points.
Course Description: This class studies the History of Astronomy, Telescopes, the Objects in our Solar System, , our Galaxy and other types of Galaxies, Types of Stars and Spectra, and Modern Space Technology and Missions.
Course Content / Objectives:
Unit 1: History of Astronomy, Famous Astronomers and their Achievements, The Beginning of Aviation and Rocketry, The Start of NASA and the Mercury 7, Eclipses, Seasons, Moon Phases, Basic Terminology and Concepts Related to Space.
Unit 2: The Solar System: Planets, Moons, Space Weather, Dwarf Planets, Meteors, Asteroids, Comets, The Sun, The Moon, Current Technology Related to Studying Objects in Space
Unit 3: Stars, Spectra, Galaxy Types, The Specifics of the Milky Way, Theories in Astronomy,
Textbook & Other Materials: Discovering the Universe, Comins and Kaufmann
Assessments & Grading:
Grading Policy: Grading Scale:
Homework/Labs 30% 90-100 % A
Projects 20% 80-89% B
Quizzes 20% 70-79% C
Tests 15% 60-69% D
Final Exam 10% 59% and below F
Work Ethic/
Participation 5%* *GRADES are WEIGHTED!*
Course Outline/Calendar:
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice:
Course 4: Dinosaurs/Paleontology
Course Description:
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Assessments & Grading:
Grading Policy: Grading Scale:
Homework/Labs 30% 90-100 % A
Projects 20% 80-89% B
Quizzes 20% 70-79% C
Tests 15% 60-69% D
Final Exam 10% 59% and below F
Work Ethic/
Participation 5%* *GRADES are WEIGHTED!*
Course Outline/Calendar:
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice:
Course Description:
Course Content / Objectives:
Textbook & Other Materials:
Assessments & Grading:
Grading Policy: Grading Scale:
Homework/Labs 30% 90-100 % A
Projects 20% 80-89% B
Quizzes 20% 70-79% C
Tests 15% 60-69% D
Final Exam 10% 59% and below F
Work Ethic/
Participation 5%* *GRADES are WEIGHTED!*
Course Outline/Calendar:
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice:
Course 5: Geology and Gemstones
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Assessments & Grading:
Grading Policy: Grading Scale:
Homework/Labs 30% 90-100 % A
Projects 20% 80-89% B
Quizzes 20% 70-79% C
Tests 15% 60-69% D
Final Exam 10% 59% and below F
Work Ethic/
Participation 5%* *GRADES are WEIGHTED!*
Course Outline/Calendar:
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice: