1. Chemistry is Explosive Chemistry I Mr. Martin Room 328 ► First Day Agenda ► Introductions ► Classroom Rules ► Course Description and Grading policy ► Demonstration

2. I Love Teaching ► Worked for 12 years in Agricultural research ► 8th year at Greenwood ► Like to run, swim, and ride bikes ► I think I have the best job in the world

3. Please Help Me Get to Know You ► What is the most exciting thing you did this summer? ► What do you hope to learn from my class? ► Is there anything that you would like me to know about you so that I can help you learn. ► What is the last science and math class you took and what grades did you make? ► Please list extracurricular activities you are involved in including work.

4. Rules, Rules, Rules!

5. Course Description- Grading Policy ► Challenges can be stepping stones or stumbling blocks. It’s just a matter of how you view them. ► Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. Never excuse yourself. -- H.W. Beecher