1. Welcome to 7th grade Comprehensive Science GIFTED
Mrs. Franco

2. Communication is Key in this class!
I want you to be successful!!!
That means ask me questions (by raising hand not interrupting) me
Talk to me before school
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3. MAIN Classroom Rules
1.Cell phones OFF and not visible. 2. Raise hand to speak and wait to be called on. 3. Stay seated in your assigned seat 4. NO food/drink or candy allowed (it will be thrown away) 5. Follow directions the first time given 6. Be prepared for class 7. Respect peers and things in the classroom

4. Unwritten Rules Students shall not horse play in the classroom.
Students are dismissed by the teacher, not the bell.
Respect everyone and everything in the classroom.
Use appropriate language with everyone.
No name calling, bullying or witty remarks
Vandalism will not be tolerated at all automatic referral to administration.

5. Unwritten Rules
Do not touch my desk, computer, lab equipment, bulletin boards or projects without my permission.
No Selling of ANYTHING IN THE CLASSROOM!!!
Behavior in cafeteria
Each action is a choice and there are positive and negative consequences for each choice.

6. Consequences 1st time: Verbal warning / Classroom Infraction Notice
2nd time: Parent Notification (call home)
3rd time: Detention and/or Referral to Administration

8. Classroom Procedures Come into class quietly.
Drop off homework in appropriate period bin
Take out all class materials
Begin Bellwork
Not the time to finish homework if I see it automatic F.

9. Leaving the Classroom
Students are not allowed to leave the classroom except for an emergency.
“ I left my hw in cafeteria…in my last period.”
Can I go print it in the library.
“No students in the hall” –adminstration
No bathroom allowed during tests/quizzes ask before or after
Please let me know if you have any special medical needs or prone to conditions.

10. Tardies
Tardy Log
Tardy means BODY not inside the classroom when the bell rings.
Tardy student must sign the Tardy Log with full name and period then take a seat
After 3 tardies in one semester Detention & a call home

11. Making up Work
When students miss class, it is the responsibility of the student to check online to see what assignment was missed.
2. Make-up work is due no later than two class period days after returning to school.

12. Homework No late Homework will be accepted.
No Homework accepted via / jumpdrive .
If you have computer issues the Media Center is open before and after school

13. Tests/Quizzes Make-ups Only before school.
Student has 72 hrs to make it up after that time it may not be made up and will be inputted as a Zero.
Let me know when you plan to come
Quizzes may be given at any time. They may be announced in advance or they may be a “pop” quiz.
Classes with discipline issues and/or tardiness may receive daily quizzes in order to focus students’ attention.

15. Plagiarism/ Cheating
Plagiarism/Cheating will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
If a student is caught plagiarizing/cheating, will receive an F for that assignment and an F in conduct for the nine weeks.
They will receive a failure notice immediately for the F in conduct that will reflect as their conduct grade for the 9 week period & I will call home on the spot.
This is a science department policy.

16. SUPPLIES 1 ½ inch Binder Blue or Black Pens, Red Pens, Pencils,
5 Plastic pocket Dividers :
Please Label Tests/Quizzes, CW/ HW, Labs/Projects, Vocab Word Cards, Chapt. Lessons
1 ½ inch Binder
Blue or Black Pens, Red Pens, Pencils,
Highlighters- BLUE, ORANGE, YELLOW
Mini-Stapler (add to syllabus)

17. Materials
Students are expected to bring their materials to class every day. If a student needs to borrow a basic item from the teacher (pencil, paper, etc.), it should be done BEFORE the bell rings (student will not be penalized).
Interrupting class after the bell has rung to ask for materials will result in a classroom infraction notice.

18. Checking my grade
Students should check their grades frequently by accessing the school’s online grade book.
If there are any discrepancies in your grade, you need to approach me before or after class.
It is the student’s responsibility to monitor the discrepancy situation until it is fully corrected!

19. Heading Papers NAME DATE PERIOD Exa. Sarah Rodriguez Oct. 12, 2010

20. Textbooks
Will be given Tomorrow
Textbook will remain in classroom

21. Grading Scale Tests= 3 GRADES Projects/Labs/Gizmo= 2 GRADES
Quizzes= 2 GRADES
In-class assignments / Home Learning & Participation= 1 GRADE

22. Lab Fee $7.00 CASH or Money Order Only
I will be collecting it at the beginning of Sept.

23. Homework Can be found online southwood.org homework page
Get syllabus last page signed – 1 HW GRADE
PARENT/ STUDENT sign up on Remind APP – 1 GRADE
GET Supplies by next week
SUPPLY CHECK HW Grade if you have financial issues please me before next week

24. Questions…..

25. 10 FACTS about the Solar Eclipse
This will be the first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. in 38 years. The last one occurred February 26, 1979
Earth gets 2 Solar Eclipses a year

27. A solar eclipse is a lineup of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth
A solar eclipse is a lineup of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth. The Moon, directly between the Sun and Earth, casts a shadow on our planet. If you’re in the dark part of that shadow (the umbra), you’ll see a total eclipse. If you’re in the light part (the penumbra), you’ll see a partial eclipse

28. Solar eclipses don’t happen at every New Moon
Solar eclipses don’t happen at every New Moon. The reason is that the Moon’s orbit tilts 5° to Earth’s orbit around the Sun.

29. Everyone in the continental U. S. will see at least a partial eclipse
Everyone in the continental U.S. will see at least a partial eclipse. In fact, if you have clear skies on eclipse day, the Moon will cover at least 48 percent of the Sun’s surface

30. Only being on the center line will allow viewers to see the diamond rings and the interval of totality between them.

31. Totality lasts a maximum of 2 minutes and 40. 2 seconds. That’s it
Totality lasts a maximum of 2 minutes and 40.2 seconds. That’s it. To experience that length, you’ll need to be slightly south of Carbondale, Illinois, in Giant City State Park. You might think about getting there early.
Maximum totality is not the longest possible in The longest possible duration of the total phase of a solar eclipse is 7 minutes and 32 seconds. Unfortunately, the next solar eclipse whose totality approaches 7 minutes won’t occur until June 13, 2132

32. Totality is safe to look at
Totality is safe to look at. During the time the Moon’s disk covers that of the Sun, it’s safe to look at the eclipse. In fact, to experience the awesomeness of the event, you must look at the Sun without a filter during totality.

33. Only one large city has a great view
Only one large city has a great view. Congratulations if you’re one of the 609,000 people lucky enough to live in Nashville. The city center and parts north of it will experience 2+ minutes of totality
HERE in MIAMI The moon will block 78% of the Suns Surface

34. Isn’t the sun much bigger than the moon?
Yes, the Sun’s a lot bigger. Our daytime star’s diameter is approximately 400 times larger than that of the Moon. What a coincidence that it also lies roughly 400 times farther away. This means both disks appear to be the same size.

35. What happens if I view it without protective glasses?
Two eye experts explained what actually happens to your eye if you look at an eclipse. There are two types of damage sunlight can inflict. One is “direct thermal injury,” caused by near-infrared radiation, meaning the light can literally burn your eye. Because you can’t see that type of light, and because your retina—the light-sensitive tissue lining inside your eye—doesn’t have pain receptors, the damage can occur without you even knowing it.

36. But the more concerning sort of damage is called photochemical toxicity, and it results from the light you can see.
when your eye gets hit with a direct shot of sunlight, those atoms can destroy your retinal tissue.
young adults—especially young males—are those most likely to suffer these eye injuries from the eclipse.

37. Those who want to watch the 2017 eclipse, or photograph it need to make sure they take the proper precautions. Looking through a telescope, binoculars, or a camera lens without the right eyewear isn’t safe either. The event will only last a few minutes, but the damage it can cause could last a lifetime.