Welcome to Science Mrs. Goodman Room 809 Please find your assigned seat If you can’t find your seat, meet Mrs. Goodman at her desk. Wait quietly for directions.

Welcome to Science Mrs. Goodman Room 809 Please find your assigned seat You have been given a piece of white paper. Fold this paper to make “tent”. On this tent please neatly print your first and last name. Have your name tent on your desk. Wait quietly for directions.

Science Starter You should have picked up a science starter hand-out on the way in the classroom. In the box marked 7/21, I want you to answer these three questions:

Questions What is the name of the person who is sitting next to you? What is one interesting fact about this person? What do you want to know about Mrs. Goodman? When you are done please wait quietly.

Welcome! Today’s objective: To answer the usual “First Day of School Questions” And go over the class syllabus

Am I in the right room? If your name is on my list, you’re in the right place! The seat you are in will be your assigned seat for a while.

Who is my teacher? and . . . . . Mrs. Goodman Eastern Illinois University graduate(Environmental Biology degree) 12 years experience in the classroom NAU,ASU & U of A fan Has four kids Married for 30 years and . . . . .

Three dogs, and a chinchilla !

What will I be learning about in this class? Main Topics include: Scientific Method Ecology Genetics Chemistry Forces & Motion (physics) Health

What kinds of things will I be doing? Labs/activities; Notes, lab reports, presentations, etc. Working in teams, with partners, and on your own; Science Fair (Mandatory for 8th grade) This class uses lots of procedures and routines to help things run smoothly. Learn the routines…follow the routines!

Agenda We will be getting agenda’s on Monday(today) during 3rd period. It is expected that you have your agenda with you everyday of school. We will go over how I expect you to fill out your agenda for my class on Tuesday.

Procedure #1 for Today: Passing out materials Pass items to the person behind you. End Person: Set the extras on the counter. Raise your hand if you didn’t get “it”.

Classroom Guidelines Printed on Goldenrod colored paper. Get this signed by a parent or guardian and don’t loose it. We will be attaching it in our notebooks.

Definition for Quality in this class: “Meets the stated requirements with a high degree of excellence.” I expect this of all my students.

Being Prepared Prepared Behavior: Prepared Materials: You must be in the room when the bell rings. (4 minute passing period = hurry but don’t run!) Stop conversations when you enter the room. Set up your “Ready Desk”. If you forget what the ready desk set up looks like, look on the front of my desk. There is an example. Read the directions on the screen and follow the directions. When you’re done, read your AR book. Prepared Materials: Pencils, Red Pen, Highlighter, Notebook, Agenda, AR book, Homework

The library will start letting students check out books TODAY!!! Ready Desk AR Book Agenda Warm- Up Sheet Home- work The library will start letting students check out books TODAY!!!

Behavior Know and follow the rules for our classroom and school. Bullying(this includes cyber) is not tolerated. Fill out a form, see a teacher, get help!

Grading Any “blank answers or illegible” = not accepted. Help……don’t COPY! Use Infinite Campus so that you always know what your grade is. Do “Extra Credit” whenever it is offered.

Absences Be here everyday! Making up work (especially tests and labs) is a drag. Get your missed work out of the “While you were out” crate and make sure you complete the work! Use the website if you have access. It is your responsibility to finish and turn in work from an absence. One day absent=One day to turn in work.

Interactive Notebook We will be building our notebooks together as we go through the course. It will be important to be here every day, follow directions closely, and NOT LOSE your materials. These will all be graded regularly(notebook checks). The scores will add up to a BIG part of your grade!

Other Important Rules Cell Phones: Dress Code: Phones must be turned off and in your backpack (not pockets) while in this classroom. You may not use them in this classroom in any way (texting, camera, clock, calculator, etc.) unless instructed to do so. Dress Code: Your agenda will have all of the details… Most common issues are hats, sunglasses, shorts, midriff, and spaghetti straps.

How To Get Help If you need help because you don’t understand an assignment or concept, come to tutoring. Mrs. Goodman’s tutoring day is Thursday. I will be available other times, just check with me first. If you want to know what your grade is or need another copy of a paper from class, use the internet! http://teacherweb.com/az/boglejuniorhigh/goodman

Supply list 2 Composition notebooks (college ruled) for science. I will store one of these notebooks for you for use in the second semester. Please get these supplies asap If you are unable to obtain the items needed, please come speak to me after class. A flash/thumb drive is really handy to have for all classes.

Other Random Thoughts We have “C” lunch. Bring a bag lunch if you can this week. Open house is July 31 from 6-8 p.m. Tonight’s homework: Get your syllabus signed. It is due on Friday.

Let’s have a great year! Final business: Put the “Classroom Guidelines” in your binder or backpack. They will go into your notebook once we get it set up. Let’s have a great year!