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1st Day IntroductionTRANSCRIPT
GeoPhysicsMr. Pennington
Room 104Period 7/8
Welcome to Geophysics!This course combines Earth Science content while exploring the Physics that underlie observable phenomenon. Topics include plate tectonics, mountain-building and volcanoes, astronomy, history of the Earth, velocity, acceleration, waves, energy, forces, magnetism, and atomic structure.
These topics will be explored with a strong emphasis on developing and utilizing reading strategies to become active, engaged readers/learners. Authentic learning through the eyes, mind, and heart of a scientist will be the goal!
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GeoPhysics & SharePointSharePoint is a website that will help you be successful in this course. Check it often for updates!•Go to the Hinsdale South website – www.south.hinsdale86.org •On the right side under “Quick Links”, click on “SharePoint for Students”•Login to the website using your student ID•Click on Geophysics under “My SharePoint Sites”
•If you do not have a course please email me ([email protected])
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Tell me about You…
• Name • Previous School• Internet Access
– Home DSL Cable Dial-Up
– Other
• Co-curriculars• Hobbies• Strengths• Improvement
• What do you want to do when you grow up?
• Favorite subject• Favorite Artist/Song• Favorite Movie• What media to you do
most of you reading, communicating, and/ or expressing yourself?
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What Would You Do?
• If you had an unlimted amount of time, money, and human resources at your disposal what would you try to accomplish?
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The 5 Ps Present Punctual Professional Productive Prepared
Physically present during each class
session Arrive on time
Communicates respectfully
Uses time efficientlyAll materials bought to class and ready to
go
Mentally attentive during the entire
class session
Turn in work on time
Takes care of surroundings
Remains on-taskPreparation work completed by class
time
Begin each activity on time
Dresses appropriately
Works on assigned class work
Mind on and focused during class
Be ready to go at the start of each learning activity
Has a positive and helpful attitude
Completes all assignments
Ready to go at the start of each
learning activity
Takes responsibility for actions
Contributes to team work
Is attentive and conscientious
Produces high quality work
Takes responsibility for learning and academic growth