Ms. Zavala

1. Ms. Zavala Life Science 2013

2. Born in Guanajuato Mexico in 1980

3. I was a student too!

4. Graduated College 2008

5. My family: • Dad • Mom • 4 sisters • 2 brothers • 2 nephews • 2 nieces • Tia chole

6. My family • Husband Miguel • Son: Diego (3 years old)

7. I love to: • Camp with my family • Go to Disney • Shop at the mall • Read • Bake • Sleep • Eat • Travel

8. My promise to you: • Respect you • Do my best to teach you the best that I can • Teach differently so that all can learn • Be a mentor when you need support • Help you achieve your goals

9. 2013-2014 Best Year Ever!

10. Take notes on the last two pages in your notebook.Rules and Policies

11. Before the bell rings • Line up against my wall in one single line facing the outside doors • Do not touch my board • Come in only after I let you in (do not knock or wiggle the doorknob) • Come in quietly • Go straight to your seat • Sharpen your pencils and take out all of your materials • Start the Do Now

12. What do I need for this class • Interactive notebook • Three sharpened pencils-no pens only to correct • Tape • Flashcards • Highlighter

13. If I forget my materials: • Ask a neighbor to borrow pencil/paper before the bell rings. • Use lined notebook paper and copy the notes at home that night.

14. Who get the materials: • One person will be assigned from each table to get textbooks, workbooks, lab materials etc. • This same person puts everything back when instructed to do so.

15. Take care of our materials and classroom • DO NOT WRITE ON ANYTHING THAT BELONGS TO THE SCHOOL (Can be against the law) • Do now write on textbooks, workbooks, or desks (detention or referrals will be given) • Do not peel textbooks or take book covers off • Do not write on book covers • Place back all crayons and markers neatly • Keep materials box organized and free of trash

16. NO LEAD ON OUR FLOORS! • NO TRASH ON THE FLOOR! • NO TRASH ON THE SEATS! • NO TRASH IN THE CABINETS OR BEHIND FURNITURE! • This is our classroom keep it clean.

17. RESTROOM POLICY • Must have a pass • Cannot go when instructions are given • If no pass is available to you, you will serve detention • One person at a time • Leave your backpack • No longer than three minutes • MUST sign in and out ( make sure you notify me when you’re back)

18. Not allowed: • Cell phones • I-pods • I-pads • Headphones • Recorders • Makeup • Cameras • Bad attitudes • Disrespect

19. Tardies and Absences • If you are not in your seat when the bell rings, you will be marked tardy. • If you are absent, start on the do now right away before you ask me if you missed anything. After I take roll I will give you any notes and assignments that you missed (it is your responsibility to let me know). • For every day you were absent you have the same amount of days to make it up. Exception if you were absent only one day 1 day-2 days to make up 2 days-3 days to make up 3days-4 days to make up. • Please see me if you need more time. • Check the absentee folder for notes or activities missed.

20. What if I want to share? • Do not interrupt. Raise your hand and wait to be called on. • Wait until all the directions are given before you ask questions. I might answer it, if you let me finish. • If it is only a question that has to do with you ask me one-on-one. (Why does my dog bark?)

21. What if I need help? • Re-read your notes and directions. • Ask a partner if allowed to. • Raise your hand. • Skip the questions and come back to it later.

22. Group Work • Participate • Stay on task • Do your part • Be inviting • Motivate others to participate • Take everyone's ideas into consideration • Group roles must be obeyed

23. Bullying • Laughing at answers • Excluding others • Moving away • Complaining about your team members • Spreading rumors • Ignoring teammates • Doing all the work because they don’t know anything

24. Headings • Name • Period • Date • Life Science Title • No names will be posted on my cabinet. For each day that it is not claimed it will be marked late.

25. Late Work • Will only be accepted one week late. It will drop a whole letter grade for each meeting date that it is late.

26. Retakes • Only on Tuesdays • Will only be allowed to do up to two weeks after it is turned back to you.

27. Grading Scale • A 4.0-3.4 • B 3.39-2.7 • C 2.69-2.0 • NP 1.9-below

28. Attention getters • Will count from 5 to 1 backwards. 5-stop what you are doing 4-go back to your seats 3- put everything on your desk 2- face me 1- I have your attention • During group work I will ring a bell or sound a whistle to catch your attention

29. Dismissal • I will dismiss you not the bell. • 5 Minutes before the bell rings we will clean up and pack up. • First you clean up my materials, then you pack up your stuff. • I will check the floor, no one leaves until it is clean. • Pick up trash even if it is not yours.

30. Miscellaneous • Playing balls will be kept in a box in front of the class. • You can drink water in class ( no sugary drinks) • No eating in class, specially candy or chips • NO LEAD ON THE FLOOR!!!!!!! • No touching displays or projects. • Don’t take classroom supplies, if you take them accidently, bring them back. • Take backpacks off. • When you take out papers it is not time to socialize.

31. Miscellaneous Part 2 • Don’t play with the rulers • Talking during test will result in a zero which you cannot make up. • Making rude and distracting noises during class will get you a detention.

32. Classroom Rules • 1. When the bell rings be in your seat. • 2. Be prepared. • 3. Respect yourself, classmates, and the teacher. • 4. Raise your hand to speak. • 5 Participate in all classroom activities and discussions. • 6. Strive to always be productive and an active learner.

33. Consequences • 1. Warning • 2. Seat Change/Reflection • 3. Detention/Phone call home • Office Referral

34. Detention • If your homework is not done: You will do it during detention. • Period 1-4 Lunch that day –You have fifteen minutes to get your lunch and eat. • Period 6- Lunch the next day. Homework must be done at home and serve study hall detention. 15 to get lunch. • If you miss detention, you will gain an additional day of detention.

35. Party!!!!!! • At the end of each quarter we will have a party. (PIZZA during lunch or ICE CREAM after school). • The class with the most stickers will win! • How to get stickers: • perfect attendance • Top three class averages on tests • Perfect homework completion • No step 2-4 on the consequence ladder in the class. • On task group work for the whole class

36. Group Roles • Red: Make sure that all materials are in the material box (use list for items). • Yellow: Put textbooks/workbooks back Collect assignments/make sure the name is on them, organize assignments. • Green: Supervise that all lab/activity materials are returned and put away. • Blue: Monitor that tables and floors are clean at the end of the day.

37. Team Work • Material: • 10 pasta items • One marshmallow • Yarn • Paper bag

38. Directions With your team you will plan for and then build the tallest free standing structure. Restrictions: • Tallest • Free standing • 15 Min • Must use all materials • Whole Marshmallow goes on top • Cannot use additional materials

39. First …(on the front cover) • Write your full name (first and last) • Write your subject/ period • Write teacher’s name/ room number NAME (FIRST LAST) Life SCIENCE/ PERIOD Ms. Zavala/ ROOM # 117

40. Next, add your title page SUBJECT Name (First and Last) Period *Feel free to decorate this page

41. Next, add in the Table of Contents Table of Contents Date Assignment Page #

42. Skip a few blank pages (~6) for your table of contents

43. How to set up your notebook … 1L Label the left side “1L” and the right side “1R” in the center of bottom margin 1R

44. How to set up your notebook … 1L Date: Date: Make sure you put the date on each new page 1R

45. How to set up your notebook … 1L Date: Date: Title Title Make sure you title your page and underline it in the center top margin 1R

46. Observe, Question, Comment *Write your own reflections, and questions Notebook Setup8/8/13 Notebook Setup 8/8/13 Questions/Cues/Main Ideas Notes Summary Page 1L Page 1R

47. Observe, Question, Comment *Write your own reflections, and questions Notebook Setup 8/8/13 Notebook Setup 8/8/13 Questions/Cues/Main Ideas • Notes • Right = Shared Space • class/lecture notes • lab activities • questions (as a class) • any activity we do together in class • Left = Personal Space • Do Now • brainstorming • Reflection • Individual Questions • any activity you do on your own • any questions or comments you have during an activity Page 1L Page 1R

48. Observe, Question, Comment Notebook Setup Reflection Notebook Setup 08/08/13 08/08/13 • All science notebook entries must include: • Date in the top right-hand corner. • Underlined title in the center of top margin. • Page number in the center of bottom margin. • ‘Observe, Question, Comment’ section on left-page margin. • Activity notes or reflection in the body of the page. • If you run out of space, continue the activity on the next right or left page. Label that page 1R Continued or 1L Continued. 1L 1R

49. Observe, Question, Comment • Check for Understanding • What four components must every notebook entry have? • 2. What is a right side page used for? • 3. What is a left side page used for? 1L Continued 1R Continued

50. Cornell Notes • Every time when we take notes. • Always on the right side • Highlight topics/cues/questions • Highlight definitions to language of the discipline.