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Introduction to Science Class

Introduction to Science Class. G8 Science. Warm-up. Answer questionnaire and save until end of class (3 min ) Attendance (2 min). What is this class?. Grade 8 Science Physical Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy A Basis for High School and College Science

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Introduction to Science Class

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  1. Introduction to Science Class G8 Science

  2. Warm-up • Answer questionnaire and save until end of class (3 min) • Attendance (2 min)

  3. What is this class? • Grade 8 Science • Physical Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy • A Basis for High School and College Science • A Basis for making decisions and understanding how things work • Teen Talk • Independent Research Project

  4. Who am I? • Mrs. Keller • 9 years teaching Grade 8 Science • Many college courses in science • 22 years writing computer and network management software

  5. How do you reach me? • pkeller@rcsdk8.net do not use the Google account • Call NSA (650)482-2411 • Put a note in my mailbox • Find me in Room 105 • Before school. 8:15-8:30 • At recess • At lunch • By appointment for after school • www.rcsdk8.net, Schools: North Star Academy, Classrooms: Keller, Pamela

  6. What do you need • Science notebook, online (later) or paper composition book or spiral bound notebook , decide by and have available in 2 days! • Pencil and Eraser • Pen, for grading • Extra paper for homework if using a composition book • Independent Research Project supplies • Various lab supplies – aluminum cans, disposable water bottles, … • Art supplies may be brought our you can share the class set

  7. What Do I Want? • Safety • Things to run smoothly • Students to make a good effort • Each student to learn as much as they can

  8. Safety • Students do not learn as well when they do not feel safe • Physical safety • Emotional safety • So some class rules will be …

  9. Running Smoothly • Have the supplies you need and know where they are • No unnecessary disruptions • No wasting time • Complete activities in time allotted • Quick transitions from one activity to another • Ask questions when you don’t understand • So some classroom rules will be …

  10. Good Effort • Do your homework • Read directions • Ask and answer questions • Look it up • See me outside of class • Do your best every day • So some classroom rules will be …

  11. Learn As Much As You Can • Science is important • Go for understanding, not memorization (although there are some things you will have to memorize) • Ask and answer questions • See me outside of class • While not everyone is an ‘A’ science student, no one needs to be a ‘D’ science student • Everyone in this class will score Proficient or Advanced on the STAR test. • So some classroom rules will be …

  12. Homework • RA – Read and Append notes – this is done in your science notebook which will be collected periodically. • Q – Answer questions – this is done on a separate sheet of paper and turned in • Readable, type and use a paper binder if you have to… • Write in complete sentences. • Use science vocabulary • Support your answers with facts. • So, some classroom rules will be …

  13. Labs • Read directions • Participate • Keep everyone safe • Clean up before class is over • Turn in all your work • So some classroom rules will be …

  14. Ticket Out • On the back of the student info sheet, write the thing you need the most from your teacher

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