AQUATIC SCIENCE SYLLABUS

HALTOM H.S.

Instructor: Mrs. C. Jenee Mellett

Room #: P100A

Email:

HHS Phone: (817) 547- 6360

Aquatic Science is the study of aquatic systems, encompassing both fresh and salt water.

Units of Study:

  • 1st Semester is Fresh Water –Water cycle, Watersheds, Quality, Aquatic Animals and Plants, Wetlands, Pollution, Sewage Treatment Plants
  • 2nd Semester is Salt Water – Abiotic and Biotic Aspects of Oceans, Types of Oceanic Environments, Ocean Inhabitants – Animals and Plants, Ocean Relationships

How you will gain Information:

  • Field investigation, Laboratory investigations, Research, Projects, Notes, Lectures, Internet

Grading:

  • Daily work counts as 50% of the six weeks grade.

= daily assignments, lab work, quizzes, etc.

No less than 8 per six weeks

  • Tests and major assignments count as the other 50% of the grade.

= tests, presentations, projects, lab reports, etc.

3 per six weeks.

  • If you are absent, it is your responsibility to ask for missed work.
  • Late work – accepted until end of six weeks – max grade 70%
  • NO GRADES ARE DROPPED

Tutorials:

  • Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 7:00am-7:25am
  • None after school due to Swimming

Supplies

  • Pen, pencil
  • Spiral Notebook and/or Folder with paper
  • A class set of textbooks will be provided.
  • Please bring ONE of the following: paper towels, kleenex, hand soap

Food & Drink:

  • Snacks are permitted unless told otherwise – ie. Labs, etc.
  • Water bottles, Gatorade, etc. must have a lid.
  • If you chew gum, it must not be seen or heard.

Classroom Behaviors:

DO WHAT IS RIGHT!

  • Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
  • Respectful language, dress, and behavior are expected at all times.
  • Follow all directions and safety rules every day.
  • Have notebook or folder every day.

Classroom Consequences:

  • First offense- verbal warning
  • Second offense – 15 seconds owed after the bell
  • Third offense – 30 seconds owed after the bell
  • Fourth offenses – D-hall with me (clean tanks) and parent contact
  • Further offenses – will involve your assistant principal
  • Major Discipline issues will result in an immediate office referral.

Restroom Policy:

  • No restroom breaks due to being in the portable. True Emergency Only.

Tardies:

  • The door will be locked when the bell rings. We start class on time. No excuses.

Schedule

1st – Aquatic Science

2nd – Aquatic Science

3rd – Aquatic Science

4th – Conference

5th – Aquatic Science

6th – Travel to GCISD Swim Center

7th– Swimming

I am looking forward to getting to know you and learning with you this year! Let’s have a great and fun year in Aquatic Science!

Mrs. C. Jenee Mellett