Today’s Assignment Complete the student information form that is on your desk. Must have parent e-mail Scan through your textbook Read the chapter titles in the table of content Scan the glossary at the back of the book and write down one new word and its meaning. Read Pages 6-7 “What is science”

Physical Science 2012-2013

Teacher Introduction Student Information Subject Information First Day Teacher Introduction Student Information Subject Information Class Approach Class Expectations

Mr. Campbell Academic Professional B.S. Physics Marshall University M.A.T. UNC Chapel Hill Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Gardner Webb (MBA Classes) Professional Teacher 8 ½ years Industrial Management 29 years Engineer, Supervisor, Human Resources, Training Teacher (part time) Cleveland Community, GWU, TJCA sub TJCA – 6th year

Mr. Campbell (continued) Personal Married 39 years, Phyllis 2 children (daughter, son), 3 grandsons Grew up in West Virginia Lived in NC 31 years (3 different times) Nerd- love science and history Absent minded professor Philosophy Life long learning I don’t have patience with people who don’t want to learn. I have lots of patience with people who find learning difficult.

Student Information Complete the sheet Place sheet in box at end of class

Physical Science Physics and Chemistry Math and Experiment oriented A little easier that full year classes Non technical careers Prepare for Physics or Chemistry full year class Math and Experiment oriented Emphasis on understanding Application of knowledge – technology Graduation requires a physical science. There is no EOC

TJCA Science Curriculum K-8 General Science 9th Biology (Satisfies State Requirement) 10th Chemistry (Satisfies State Requirement) 10th Physical Science (Satisfies State Requirement) 11th Environmental Science (Satisfies State Requirement) 12th Science Elective (School Requirement) Honors: Physics, Astronomy, Anatomy and Physiology AP: Chemistry, Biology

Physical Science/Honors Chemistry Selection Based on 9th grade performance Math grade and EOC Biology grade and EOC MAP test scores You may request transfer to Honors Chemistry We will sit down with you and your parents and discuss your performance and why we think you should be in Physical Science.

Class Approach College Prep Knowledge and Understanding of the Subject Study Skill Listening (active listening) Reading (including reading aloud) Note taking (worksheets, unstructured) Studying (organization) Problem Solving (given, asked, formula, units) Laboratory Techniques (safety)

Class Expectations Be Present (Be where you are!) Be Prepared In seat by the tardy bell Stay in seat at all times Do not work on other subjects Be Prepared Book, paper, pencil Homework completed Personal “business” taken care of Conversations, restroom, water No food or drink in classroom

Class Expectations (continued) Be Participating Complete assignments Listen and take notes Respond appropriately Be Positive No criticism of others Show interest in the subject (fake it if necessary) Do not bring “drama” into this room! No “cute”

Class Expectations (continued) Academic Honesty Students are expected to adhere to the TJCA honor code. All work submitted for grades must be the work of the student with appropriate reference credit for sources outside the textbook. Group work is to be completed by all students in the group. Obviously -Do not copy on Tests Do not copy homework -

No No’s No Food or Drink No cell phones (or other electronic devices) No note passing No backpacks If I see any of these, it is mine!

Secrets for Success Listen and take notes in class Read each section Answer Worksheet questions as we cover each section Complete all assignments and reading before review day. Be sure to turn in all assignments by test date

Procedure Require a loose leaf notebook 4 tabs- Reference Tables, Notes, Assignments, Graded Assignments (until end of quarter) Assignments due by the day of the test. No assignment accepted late! 1 copy of each worksheet Write chapter number and your name on each assignment

Problem Solving Write what information you are given with correct symbol and units. d= 2m Write what you are asked to find with correct symbol and units. Write the formula using the correct symbols Show the substitution of numbers into the formula Circle your answer with units

“It’s my bawl” “When you play here, you play by my rules! Because it’s my ball.” Vaughn Meader 1962 This school is an option, it is your choice This class is required, you need what I have. Life is short. I don’t have time, energy or interest in fooling around with people who do not want to learn. “A person who has eaten enough doesn’t even like a honey comb. But to the hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet. “ Proverbs