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 12 units – about 3 weeks each Each unit will start with a phenomenon – something that makes you want to figure it out. Each day we will add to our knowledge to be able to figure out the phenomenon. Write in notebook EVERY day – participation points.

We follow a basic schedule Unit notebook due and scored on last day of unit 10-question test on powerpoint at the end of each unit.

How points are earned

Late work is possible, but not advisable Late work is possible, but not advisable. You will lose preparation points (about 20% loss) unless prior arrangements have been made. Turn in late work during Titan Time. Be Prepared!

Please go through your notebook and study the night before tests Please go through your notebook and study the night before tests. Review vocabulary words. Try to make your own questions. Re-Read everything. You may re-take a test once, but you automatically lose 20% for a re-take. Schedule Re-takes during Titan Time. Study for Tests!

How can you make-up points / earn extra? Go to the blog, find the assignment you missed, do it. (about 10 pts per day) Complete a Mastery Project (poster, model, etc.) (up to 30 pts) Read a book. Complete a Science Book Report. (up to 10 points) Complete a “Science is Everywhere” vacation report. (up to 20 points) Complete a “Science of Sickness” report if you were ill. (up to 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!