Welcome to Science Shortly after you enter class, I will ask for your attention. I will expect To see every student sitting in a chair ready to learn. Absolute silence throughout the room. Every student with the proper materials for learning. Student journals open to the next available page. Shortly after you enter class, I will ask for your attention. I will expect To see every student sitting in a chair ready to learn. Absolute silence throughout the room. Every student with the proper materials for learning. Student journals open to the next available page. Shortly after you enter class, I will ask for your attention. I will expect To see every student sitting in a chair ready to learn. Absolute silence throughout the room. Every student with the proper materials for learning. Student journals open to the next available page. Shortly after you enter class, I will ask for your attention. I will expect To see every student sitting in a chair ready to learn. Absolute silence throughout the room. Every student with the proper materials for learning. Student journals open to the next available page. Shortly after you enter class, I will ask for your attention. I will expect To see every student sitting in a chair ready to learn. Absolute silence throughout the room. Every student with the proper materials for learning. Student journals open to the next available page. Welcome to another school year. My name is Jennifer Holbrook I would appreciate being addressed as Mrs. Holbrook. This is my 9 th year teaching middle school students. I am looking forward to teaching the 6 th grade science curriculum. I hope that we can build a community this year, incorporating all the students at Wilbanks Middle School. Where we go one, we should go all. Outside of the classroom I go to workshops, conferences, in-service meetings, college classes, and seminars. Outside of the classroom I go to workshops, conferences, in-service meetings, college classes, and seminars. I also read professional journals and work together with my fellow teachers. Outside of the classroom I go to workshops, conferences, in-service meetings, college classes, and seminars. I also read professional journals and work together with my fellow teachers. As a scientist I am currently conducting research for my doctorate. Outside of the classroom I go to workshops, conferences, in-service meetings, college classes, and seminars. I also read professional journals and work together with my fellow teachers. As a scientist I have conducted research. I am telling you this to let you know that I am up to date as a professional. Outside of the classroom I go to workshops, conferences, in-service meetings, college classes, and seminars. I also read professional journals and work together with my fellow teachers. As a scientist I have conducted research. I am telling you this to let you know that I am up to date as a professional. You are going to have one of the greatest educational experiences of your life this year. You will met new friends, explore the outdoors, stand up in front of your peers, conduct your own science research, play games, and experience nature. Welcome to our classroom, and I look forward to getting to know you more. Sincerely, Mrs. Holbrook In the event of a fire drill We travel out the door single file and go down the hall toward the nearest exit. In the event of a fire drill We travel out the door single file and go down the hall toward the nearest exit. We are absolutely silent. In the event of a fire drill We travel out the door single file and go down the hall toward the nearest exit. We are absolutely silent. We remain silent as attendance is taken. In the event of a fire drill We travel out the door single file and go down the hall toward the nearest exit. We are absolutely silent. We remain silent as attendance is taken. The last one out will shut the door and turn the lights off. In the event of a fire drill We travel out the door single file and go down the hall toward the nearest exit. We are absolutely silent. We remain silent as attendance is taken. The last one out will shut the door and turn the lights off. Why shut the door? In the event of a fire drill We travel out the door single file and go down the hall toward the nearest exit. We are absolutely silent. We remain silent as attendance is taken. Try and shut windows and lights off when we leave. Why shut the windows? Answer: Because fire requires oxygen to burn in combustion. Shutting the doors prevents oxygen from flowing through the building. Shutting the windows and fire doors limits oxygen flow to the fire. My Responsibilities To Treat you with care and respect and care as an individual. To provide you an orderly classroom environment. To provide you the necessary discipline. To teach you the required content. To provide the appropriate motivation. My Responsibilities To Treat you with care and respect as an individual. To provide you an orderly classroom environment. To provide you the necessary discipline. To teach you the required content. To provide the appropriate motivation. My Responsibilities To Treat you with care and respect as an individual. To provide you an orderly classroom environment. To provide you the necessary discipline. To teach you the required content. To provide the appropriate motivation. My Responsibilities To Treat you with care and respect as an individual. To provide you an orderly classroom environment. To provide you the necessary discipline. To teach you the required content. To provide the appropriate motivation. My Responsibilities To Treat you with care and respect as an individual. To provide you an orderly classroom environment. To provide you the necessary discipline. To teach you the required content. To provide the appropriate motivation. My Responsibilities To Treat you with care and respect as an individual. To provide you an orderly classroom environment. To provide you the necessary discipline. To teach you the required content. To model the excitement and motivation I want to see in you.. My Responsibilities To Treat you with care and respect as an individual. To provide you an orderly classroom environment. To provide you the necessary discipline. To teach you the required content. To model the excitement and motivation I want to see in you.. Your Responsibilities To treat me with care and respect as an individual. To attend classes regularly. To be cooperative and not disruptive. To study and do your best (success=effort) To learn and master the required content. Your Responsibilities To treat me, and your fellow students, with respect. To be cooperative and not disruptive. To study and do your best (success=effort) To learn and master the required content. Your Responsibilities To treat me, and your fellow students, with respect. To attend classes regularly. To study and do your best (success=effort) To learn and master the required content. Your Responsibilities To treat me, and your fellow students, with respect. To attend classes regularly. To be cooperative and not disruptive. To learn and master the required content. Your Responsibilities To treat me, and your fellow students, with respect. To attend classes regularly. To be cooperative and not disruptive. To study and do your best (success=effort) To learn and master the required content. Your Responsibilities To treat me, and your fellow students, with respect. To attend classes regularly. To be cooperative and not disruptive. To study and do your best (success=effort) To learn and master the required content. Your Responsibilities To treat me, and your fellow students, with respect. To attend classes regularly. To be cooperative and not disruptive. To study and do your best (success=effort) To learn and master the required content. Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Activity! What should you bring to class from the pictures below? Agenda Which 3 from the 5 below are the most important to bring everyday? Agenda Which 3 from the 5 below are the most important to bring everyday? Agenda Which 3 from the 5 below are the most important to bring everyday? Agenda What does it mean to come to class prepared ? You will need to arrive on time Materials to have everyday are the following: Science Journal (composition notebook) Paper in a binder, folder, or notebook Assignment book (AGENDA) Pen, pencil, and colored pencils Agenda Staying Organized I expect you to save all your handouts, lab write-ups, and assignments throughout the year. The easiest and neatest way to do this is in a binder. We do not use a textbook very often We will make our own textbooks. Science Journal A science journal is a written record that you will be keeping of what you are learning in class. Science Journal A science journal is a written record that you will be keeping of what you are learning in class. I find that thinking about what is being learned and putting it into your own words can really increase what you remember. Science Journal A science journal is a written record that you will be keeping of what you are learning in class. I find that thinking about what is being learned and putting it into your own words can really increase what you remember. You will be writing in your journals at the beginning of every class. Science Journal A science journal is a written record that you will be keeping of what you are learning in class. I find that thinking about what is being learned and putting it into your own words can really increase what you remember. You will be writing in your journals at the beginning of every class. Journals are 25% of your total science grade and must be taken care of. Activity Looking at some science journals from some hard working students. Beginning of Class Come into class and take your seat. Beginning of Class Come into class and take your seat. Pull out your science journal and open it to the next available page. Beginning of Class Come into class and take your seat. Pull out your science journal and open it to the next available page. Sharpen your pencil before class begins. Beginning of Class Come into class and take your seat. Pull out your science journal and open it to the next available page. Sharpen your pencil before class begins. A strong start to class = a good class for everyone. A poor start of class = a weaker class. Even though we rarely work out of a textbook, you still have homework. You are expected to work on science for 20 minutes of nightly homework. 80% of your homework will occur in the form of a bundled unit assessment. These assessments are your opportunity to demonstrate excellence. Its your opportunity to show me what you can do with almost unlimited time and resources. The rules are very different from a test you take in class. You usually have between two and six weeks to complete your packet. No multiple choice, No True-False You can use the following to complete the unit assessment Science Journal The internet. Family and relatives. Your strange Uncle Phil who was a scientist. Friends The one thing you cannot do is directly copy somebodys answers! You can teach by Showing someone where in their science journal the correct response located. Point out, and walk students through examples in the journal. Allow students to view your science journal. Go online and show more examples Verbalize / summarize your answer. You can teach by Showing someone where in their science journal the correct response is located. Point out, and walk students through examples in the journal. Allow students to view your science journal. Go online and show more examples Verbalize / summarize your answer. You can teach by Showing someone where in their science journal the correct response is located. Point out, and walk students through examples in the journal. Allow students to view your science journal. Go online and show more examples Verbalize / summarize your answer. You can teach by Showing someone where in their science journal the correct response is located. Point out, and walk students through examples in the journal. Allow students to view your science journal. Go online and show more examples Verbalize / summarize your answer. You can teach by Showing someone where in their science journal the correct response is located. Point out, and walk students through examples in the journal. Allow students to view your science journal. Go online and show more examples. Verbalize / summarize your answer. You can teach by Showing someone where in their science journal the correct response is located. Point out, and walk students through examples in the journal. Allow students to view your science journal. Go online and show more examples. Verbalize / summarize your answer. Should the assessment be colored? Answer, Yes and No. If it is really neat and well written it does not need color unless a questions involves coloring. Does it impress me if it is colored? (Yes) Is coloring it a fun thing to do with a friend in a boring study hall? (Yes) Should the assessment be colored? Answer, Yes and No. If it is really neat and well written it does not need color unless a questions involves coloring. Does it impress me if it is colored? (Yes) Is coloring it a fun thing to do with a friend in a boring study hall? (Yes) Should the assessment be colored? Answer, Yes and No. If it is really neat and well written it does not need color unless a questions involves coloring. Does it impress me if it is colored? (Yes) Is coloring it a fun thing to do with a friend in a boring study hall? (Yes) Should the assessment be colored? Answer, Yes and No. If it is really neat and well written it does not need color unless a questions involves coloring. Does it impress me if it is colored? (Yes) Is coloring it a fun thing to do with a friend in a boring study hall? (Yes) Should the assessment be colored? Answer, Yes and No. If it is really neat and well written it does not need color unless a questions involves coloring. Does it impress me if it is colored? Is coloring it a fun thing to do with a friend in a boring study hall? (Yes) Should the assessment be colored? Answer, Yes and No. If it is really neat and well written it does not need color unless a questions involves coloring. Does it impress me if it is colored? Yes Is coloring it a fun thing to do with a friend in a boring study hall? (Yes) Should the assessment be colored? Answer, Yes and No. If it is really neat and well written it does not need color unless a questions involves coloring. Does it impress me if it is colored? Yes Is coloring it a fun thing to do with a friend in a boring study hall? (Yes) All the coloring in the world wont help an assessment that is poorly written. The assessment shouldnt be late! Why? You are given a month. If you were absent a few days two weeks ago those dont count because you have so much time. The assessment shouldnt be late! Why? You are given weeks to do it. If you were absent a few days two weeks ago those dont count because you have so much time. The assessment shouldnt be late! Why? You are given weeks to do it. If you were absent a few days two weeks ago those dont count because you have so much time. If you are absent...BE PROACTIVE! See me when you get back, I wont find you. If you are absent...BE PROACTIVE! See me when you get back, I wont find you. Get the notes from the computer or a friend. If you are absent...BE PROACTIVE! See me when you get back, I wont find you. Get the notes from the computer or a friend. If it was a lab, let me show you what happened. If you are absent...BE PROACTIVE! See me when you get back, I wont find you. Get the notes from the computer or a friend. If it was a lab, let me show you what happened. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Please guess the mystery street below as I slowly remove the boxes. Raise your hand when you think you know. Its Opportunity. I am expecting every page to be answered in extreme detail. Its Opportunity. I am expecting every page to be answered in extreme detail. Just getting it done quickly isnt going to get you much more than D+. Its Opportunity. I am expecting every page to be answered in extreme detail. Just getting it done quickly isnt going to get you much more than D+. Grading Categories 30% OFEs 25% Science Journals 20% Major Investigations 15% Classroom Investigations 7% On-task / Behavior 3% Quizzes / Other Grading Categories Unit Assessments (bundled packets & tests) 25% Science Journals 20% Major Investigations 15% Classroom Investigations 7% On-task / Behavior 3% Quizzes / Other Grading Categories Unit Assessments (bundled packets & tests) Science Journals 20% Major Investigations 15% Classroom Investigations 7% On-task / Behavior 3% Quizzes / Other Grading Categories Unit Assessments (bundled packets & tests) Science Journals Major Investigations 15% Classroom Investigations 7% On-task / Behavior 3% Quizzes / Other Grading Categories Unit Assessments (bundled packets & tests) Science Journals Major Investigations Classroom Investigations 7% On-task / Behavior 3% Quizzes / Other Grading Categories Unit Assessments (bundled packets & tests) Science Journals Major Investigations Classroom Investigations Quizzes / Other Grading Categories Unit Assessments (bundled packets & tests) Science Journals Major Investigations Classroom Investigations Quizzes / Other Extra Credit given throughout the year Grading Categories Unit Assessments Science Journals Major Investigations Classroom Investigations Quizzes/Other Extra Credit given throughout the year Do I count spelling? Answer yes. I count the 100 everyday words and then all the science terms weve covered. Spell photosynthesis below. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Do I count spelling? Answer yes. I count the 100 everyday words and then all the science terms weve covered. Spell photosynthesis below. Do I count spelling? Answer yes. I count the 100 everyday words and then all the science terms weve covered. Spell photosynthesis below. Photosynthesis Do we know the class code? 1) 2) 3) 4) Do we know the class code? 1) Always be Respectful 2) 3) 4) Do we know the class code? 1) Always be Respectful 2) Everyone is Responsible 3) 4) Do we know the class code? 1) Always be Respectful 2) Everyone is Responsible 3) Make Good Choices 4) Do we know the class code? 1) Always be Respectful 2) Everyone is Responsible 3) Make Good Choices 4) Safety, First, Last and Always. A few general rules that need to be followed along with the class code. Dont shout out, please raise your hand. One speaker at a time. No cross-room conservations ever. Movement with a purpose (academic). Clean up after yourself and others. A few general rules that need to be followed along with the class code. Dont shout out, please raise your hand. One speaker at a time. No cross-room conservations ever. Movement with a purpose (academic). Clean up after yourself and others. A few general rules that need to be followed along with the class code. Dont shout out, please raise your hand. One speaker at a time. No cross-room conservations ever. Movement with a purpose (academic). Clean up after yourself and others. A few general rules that need to be followed along with the class code. Dont shout out, please raise your hand. One speaker at a time. No cross-room conservations ever. Movement with a purpose (academic). Clean up after yourself and others. A few general rules that need to be followed along with the class code. Dont shout out, please raise your hand. One speaker at a time. No cross-room conservations ever. Movement with a purpose (academic). Clean up after yourself and others. A few general rules that need to be followed along with the class code. Dont shout out, please raise your hand. One speaker at a time. No cross-room conservations ever. Movement with a purpose (academic). Clean up after yourself and others. A few general rules that need to be followed along with the class code. Dont shout out, please raise your hand. One speaker at a time. No cross-room conservations ever. Movement with a purpose (academic). Clean up after yourself and others. Discipline and Class Rules All school wide expectations carry over into my classroom. Discipline and Class Rules All school wide expectations carry over into my classroom. I will be focusing on the philosophy If you break it, fix it, as a logical consequence to students who have difficulties with school policies. Times we will work on your behavior This will occur after parent contact. Times we will work on your behavior This will occur after parent contact. Break time Times we will work on your behavior This will occur after parent contact. Break time Lunch time Times we will work on your behavior This will occur after parent contact. Break time Lunch time Afterschool Times we will work on your behavior This will occur after parent contact. Break time Lunch time Afterschool Behavior slips will also be written after you have been warned once. These are documented in your file. Behavior slips will also be written after you have been warned once. These are documented in your file. They can lead to school consequences from team and administration. Behavior slips will also be written after you have been warned once. These are documented in your file. They can lead to school consequences from team and administration. They prevent you from attending fun activities. Behavior slips will also be written after you have been warned once. These are documented in your file. They can lead to school consequences from team and administration. They prevent you from attending fun activities. You may require a letter of written reference from me at some point. I would enjoying writing this letter for you. You may require a letter of written reference from me at some point. I would enjoying writing this letter for you. That reference starts today. You may require a letter of written reference from me at some point. I would enjoying writing this letter for you. That reference starts today. I will always tell the truth about you good or bad. Why You Will Succeed What is taught in this class is important? I believe in you. You can Do it. Never Give Up! Why You Will Succeed What is taught in this class is important! I believe in you. You can Do it. Never Give Up! Why You Will Succeed What is taught in this class is important! I believe in you! You can Do it. Never Give Up! Why You Will Succeed What is taught in this class is important! I believe in you! You can do it! Never Give Up! Why You Will Succeed What is taught in this class is important! I believe in you. You can do it. Never give up! Why You Will Succeed What is taught in this class is important! I believe in you! You can do it! Never Give Up! What I also care about? I want you to be a good person. What I also care about? I want you to be a good person. I want you to care about and support each other. What I also care about? I want you to be a good person. I want you to care about and support each other. I want you to go high school having a class full of friends. What I also care about? I want you to be a good person. I want you to care about and support each other. I want you to go high school having a class full of friends I want you to like who you are. What I also care about? I want you to be a good person. I want you to care about and support each other. I want you to go high school having a class full of friends I want you to like who you are. Try Again! Try and figure out the picture beneath the boxes. Raise your hand when you know. You only get one guess. Copyright 2010 Ryan P. Murphy First Quiz of the year! This syllabus & quiz is due Monday. Complete it, then have your parents read & sign it. First Quiz of the year! This syllabus & quiz is due Monday. Complete it, then have your parents read & sign it. Please take your time. First Quiz of the year! This syllabus & quiz is due Monday. Complete it, then have your parents read & sign it. Please take your time. I expect each line to be filled in with a complete thought. First Quiz of the year! This syllabus & quiz is due Monday. Complete it, then have your parents read & sign it. Please take your time. I expect each line to be filled in with a complete thought. I expect it neat and orderly. First Quiz of the year! This syllabus & quiz is due Monday. Complete it, then have your parents read & sign it. Please take your time. I expect each line to be filled in with a complete thought. I expect it neat and orderly. Please keep guidebook in your 3-ring binder/folder for the year. First Quiz of the year! This syllabus & quiz is due Monday. Complete it, then have your parents read & sign it. Please take your time. I expect each line to be filled in with a complete thought. I expect it neat and orderly. Please keep guidebook in your 3-ring binder/folder for the year. Again, Welcome to science. My name is Mrs. Holbrook and I look forward to getting to know each of you.