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Daily Routine (What Can You Expect Each Day?). Start of Class. Arrive on time (in your seat at the bell) Come prepared Follow the 2-minute drill Read the board Anticipate what you will need Put the rest of your things under your chair out of the way Do any warm-up Comprehension Checks
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Start of Class • Arrive on time (in your seat at the bell) • Come prepared • Follow the 2-minute drill • Read the board • Anticipate what you will need • Put the rest of your things under your chair out of the way • Do any warm-up • Comprehension Checks • Pre-teaching activities • Preparation for class
During Class • Be prepared – there’s no time to your locker • Avoid interruptions/distractions – respect others “One of the sincerest forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” - Bryant H. McGill • Take notes • Pay Attention – your grade and understanding depends on it – ALWAYS FOLLOW THE GOOD P O S T U R E STRATEGY!!! • Bathroom/Drinks – the basics • Horseplay and respect forms • Lab etiquette
End of Class • Wait to be dismissed – don’t leave before • Push lab stools in/leave desks neat • Labs tables and desks should be left neat • End of day • listen to announcements • wait to pack up
Homework/Assessments • Infrequent • When assigned: • Record in your binder reminder • Turn in next day at start of class unless told otherwise • Late if it isn’t ready on time – be honest! • 10% off next day • 20% off two days • 30% off three days • 40% off four days • Day 5 – Last day accepted • MUST BE TURNED IN WITH A REASON AT THE TOP!! • Comprehension Checks/Quizzes/Tests
Curriculum/Grading • Semester 1: • Orientation • Skill building (Science Process skills, lab safety, metrics, graphing, and equipment use) • Science Fair – yes, no kidding! • Matter • Atoms • Compounds and Molecules • Midterm Exam • Semester 2: • Chemical Reactions • Environmental Science • Energy • Water Chemistry – (surface and ground water) • Forensics • End of Year Assessment
TAKE A TRIP AROUND THE CLASSROOM • Classroom Area – Safe Zone • Lab Area – Lab Zone • Turn-In/Pass-Back • Student Center • Sinks • Extras • Boards
ENGAGEMENT IN LEARNING Your key to success and extra credit!
CHALLENGE USING A 300mL AND A 500mL CONTAINER …… MAKE EXACTLY 400mL WITHOUT A MEASUREMENT TOOL!!!!