How Science 7 Class Works It Rocks!

Junior High is different from Elementary A. Seven teachers with seven different styles of teaching B. No recess / No homeroom C. Higher expectations = treated more like an adult

Science is Unique in Junior High A. No textbooks B. Lots of Activity / Doing

Science is Unique in Junior High C. MUST follow directions D. The ultimate in life skills

If you’re having fun… you’ll probably learn something by accident The MOTTO of this class If you’re having fun… you’ll probably learn something by accident

Besides the school-wide rules, this class has only one other rule: SHOW RESPECT!

We follow a basic schedule The year is divided into 8 units – about 4 weeks each Hand out Unit Cover Page and I-Can checklist on first day – tape into composition notebook / tab Warm-up section comes next in notebook. Start each entry with a date in the margin. Make sure to write correct answer Write in notebook EVERY day – participation points

We follow a basic schedule Unit notebook due and scored on last day of unit Pick ONE mastery project (homework) and present to class near end of unit. Do extra for more points. Online Moodle test done at home by end of unit. Three tries to get best score – open note/open Internet

How points are earned

Late work is possible, but not advisable Late work is possible, but not advisable. You will lose preparation points unless prior arrangements have been made. . Online tests can be taken up to three times BEFORE the deadline. . Late Mastery Projects may be presented with an appointment with the teacher. You will lose preparation points unless prior arrangements have been made. Be Prepared!

How can you make-up points / earn extra? Go to the blog, find the assignment you missed, do it. (Various points) Complete extra mastery project (homework) options. (Various points) Read a book. Complete a Science Book Report. (30 points) Complete a “Science is Everywhere” vacation report. (20 points) Complete a “Science of Sickness” report if you were ill. (20 points)

Bring your supplies to work EVERY day These MUST be in class every day for your personal use: Several pencils and 1 red colored pen Composition Notebook Calculator D. Clear Tape E. Sharpie Marker F. Scissors

Behavior Expectations “Adult Behavior” Restroom Breaks Cell Phones Food in Class Listen! Sign up for Text Reminders (instructions) Attitude is Everything! Just be Kind – we’re in this together

If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you! Effort = Ability If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you!