High School Curriculum Earth Science: Geology, Oceanography and Meteorology
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this class we will explore the major topics of Earth Science including geology, oceanography and meteorology. The class will involve a brief slide presentation where students are encouraged to ask questions followed by video clips, games and discussion. Optionally, parents may requests that students receive assignment each week which I will grade as well as tests and quizzes for each unit. Here is a brief schedule of each week starting in Winter of 2021. Week of Jan 3 :Scope of and...
I have a Master's in Liberal Arts from St. John's College. I worked as Assistant to the Director of Laboratory Science at St. John's for 5 years and I have been a high school science teacher for the last 13 years. The last eight years I have taught Earth Science to well over 900 students.
Homework Offered
Homework is offered every week but it is optional. The homework will consist of worksheets, short essays, and labs. If the homework is completed and submitted to me then I will grade it and offer feedback. If a letter grade or number grade is requested then it will be assigned to the work otherwise the student will receive feedback on what was done well and what needs to be worked on.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will receive formative assessments throughout the 16 week class.They are optional and they are done as take home assignments. At the end of the 16 weeks students will receive a summative semester exam. Any student wishing to receive a grade for the class must complete the semester exam.Grades Offered
Grades are optional. Students may take the class for either no grade, a pass or fail grade or a letter grade. Grades are calculated as shown below… Attendance 15% Participation 15% Homework 20% Semester exam 50% All students who desire a letter grade must complete the semester exam to receive a letter grade. Letter grades will be given in the form of a report card. If a different method of grading is desired that can be discussed as well.
"Hello. I am Mr. Blue and I will be your science teacher today!" are the words I said every school day for the last 12 years. then The pandemic hit... During this last year many of my teaching colleagues complained about having to teach remotely...
Group Class
$18
weekly or $288 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
55 min
Completed by 106 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-16 learners per class