1. Conceptual Physics Mr. Martinez Rules and Note Taking Spring Semester 2011

2. Expectations No Hats. icanhascheezburger.com

3. Expectations No Phones. sonofthesouth.net

4. Expectations No Headphones Exception: if you are on-task and working. Then, you may ask to listen to headphones. wisebrett.com

5. Classroom Consequences for Tardiness 1-3 tardies – Detention for the same number of minutes that you were late. (+ phone call home for missed detentions) 4+ tardies – referral

6. Class Rules No Talking During Lecture! insidecorner.dmagazine.com

7. Class Rules Ask teacher to leave room (to use bathroom, drinking fountain, locker, ect.)

8. Class Rules Raise your hand.

9. Class Rules No backpacks or purses on desk. talq.blogspot.com

10. Class Rules No food or drinks besides water. cruelanimal.blogspot.com

11. Class Rules Be in your seat when the bell rings. webdesignerdepot.com

12. Class Rules Be respectful.

13. Grading Policy Homework/Labs – 25% (On homework, must turn in work and answer. ½ of points will be for answer, ½ for work and calculations.) Participation/activities – 25% Tests (5 or 6) - 40% Final Exam – 10%

14. Cornell Notes lsc.sas.cornell.edu/Sidebars/Study_Skills.../cornellsystem.pdf Coe.jmu.edu/LearningToolbox/cornellnotes.html Sources: 1.Divide paper into three sections 2.Place name, date, and title of lecture in top column. 3.Place keywords, main topics on left. 4.Place notes, explanations, definitions in large column on right. Try to use your own shorthand, abbreviations. Put things in your own words. Name, Date, Title of Lecture Notes about Key Points Explanations Definitions Key Points Major Topics Summary of Lecture and Main Ideas Discussed

15. Examples of Cornell Notes http://www.cdlilly.com/study_cornell _notes.htm cantorsbiologyblog.blogspot.com study-skills-for-all-ages.com

16. Example of Cornell Notes Newton’s Law’s, 1/1/11, Physics Inertia is the tendency for an object at rest to stay at rest F=ma For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. 1 st Law 2 nd Law 3 rd Law Mr. Martinez wants us to know Newton’s Laws and how they affect motion

17. Another Example of Cornell Note shorelinemiddleschool.blogspot.com