Ms. Tasneem's Class

1.  Why should I care about Earth Science?

Well dudes, ultimately the future is in your hands!To understand Earth processes that affect us now and in the future, we have to look for evidence of what happened in the past which also challenges our society to think about the future (YOU are the future).  Some of the exciting questions Earth science poses include:  Why is California prone to earthquakes? Why is the beach eroding and what can we do about it? Why isn’t a floodplain a good location to build a house? Where will we get the fuel to power our cars and planes in the future? Where will we get fresh water to drink? How can I help to protect the environment?

 Earth science empowers us to think globally and act locally — to make sound decisions about issues important in our lives as individuals and citizens. If you understand how Earth systems work you can make informed decisions about where to buy or build a home out of harm’s way.  You can debate and resolve issues surrounding clean water, urban planning and development, national security, global climate change, and the use and management of natural resources. 

 Earth Science includes and applies knowledge from biology, chemistry, physics, ecology, and mathematics to tackle complex interdisciplinary issues. Earth science education also improves critical thinking skills. It offers a historical perspective and improves our ability to predict future events. Earth science provides a strong background for many career paths and instills an understanding of how the Earth system influences the many and varied aspects of human activity.  Earth scientists work for a wide range of organizations, including petroleum companies, environmental firms, mining companies, and construction companies. They work in local, state, and federal government agencies and teach in our schools, colleges, and universities. Earth scientists also work in non-traditional industries such as telecommunications and financial planning, assisting their organizations to address Earth-related issues that affect their activities.

 My goal for you this year is for you to walk away with a solid foundation in Earth Science so that you can make informed decisions in the future. 

2.  How will I be graded in this class?

3.  How can I be successful in your class?

4.  What should I bring to class everyday?

5.  What should be in my science binder?

6.  I'm having a hard time understanding you

     Ms. Tasneem.  What should I do?

7.  What's my grade?

8.  I was absent.  What did we do?

9.  Do you accept late work?

10.  What can I do for extra credit?