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 mad 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, the main rule in this class is: 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 Daily warm-up should be written on new page in composition notebook / graded on completion Write something in notebook EVERY day

We follow a basic schedule Unit notebook due and scored on last day of unit Pick ONE homework project and present to class near end of unit 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 acceptable, but not advisable Late work is acceptable, but not advisable. Unless prior arrangements have been made, the maximum score you can receive on the assignment is 80%. . Online tests can be taken up to three times BEFORE the deadline. . Late homework may be presented after school. You will lose preparation points unless prior arrangements have been made. Be Prepared!

How can you make-up points / earn extra? Go to Moodle, find the assignment you missed, do it. (Various points) Complete extra homework options. (Various points) Read a book. Complete a book report identifying the science. (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 Clear Tape These supplies will be shared with others and are worth EXTRA “brownie points” for each item: Roll of paper towels Box of tissues Box of colored pencils Dry Erase Markers (Expo)

Behavior Expectations “Adult Behavior” Restroom Breaks Cell Phones Food in Class Listen! Sign up for Text Reminders 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!