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Mr. Antonello. SCIENCE. About Me. Graduated from West Chester University December, 2010 Dual Degree in E&S Science and Geology Additional certifications in General Science & Middle School Mathematics Graduated from Epiphany in 2001 Favorite sports teams Pittsburgh Steelers
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Mr. Antonello SCIENCE
About Me • Graduated from West Chester University December, 2010 • Dual Degree in E&S Scienceand Geology • Additional certifications in General Science & Middle School Mathematics • Graduated from Epiphany in 2001 • Favorite sports teams • Pittsburgh Steelers • Philadelphia Flyers.
Class Policies • Check and copy information from the board when you come in • Think about today’s “Objectives” and write down a few things you (would like to) know about the topic • Visit http://mrascience.wordpress.com/daily for information, updates, and notes!
Extra-curricular • Daily / Weekly science news • Once a month, you will provide a brief report on interesting science news • Science Trivia questions • Answers due at the beginning of class on Friday
Exam Info • Exams announced at least one week in advance • Will be challenging, but fair • Examine what you DO know • Leave nothing blank! • Each test has 1 extra credit question.
Grading Policies • Homework assignments are each worth 10 points • These add up over the course of a trimester • Exams worth 100 points each • Multiple choice • Fill in the blank • Short answer (1-5 sentences) • Essay (a complete answer) • Bonus.
Review Info • Have 2 “Review days” before an exam • One day to work on chapter review • Chapter reviews can be turned in for extra credit (1 point of credit for every 5 correct answers) • One day to play Jeopardy! review game.
Mad Science • We have access to Lab Learner! • Labs will vary in value from 20 to 50 points • Important to follow instructions and answer questions completely • Lab Safety contract • Anyone who is considered to be behaving inappropriately / recklessly during lab will be removed from class and receive a zero for that lab.
Behavior Policies • Class Behavior • Worth 10% of your TOTAL grade • If you have to be spoken to, you will receive a Warning • Any incidents after a warning will be a Strike, which will start affecting your grade • 3 strikes in a day / appropriate amount of time will result in a Level 2 and a 2% penalty • Just be respectful of yourself, your classmates and your teachers.
About Me… for You • NAME • Three things about you (family, pets, hobbies) • Picture of you • Drawings or pictures of things you like • Sports teams, animals, celebrities • If you could invent anything, what would it be? DUE: Friday, September 14th