1. Integrated Science Expectations and Guidelines
Science is an imaginative adventure of the mind seeking truth in a world of mystery.
Sir Cyril Herman Hinshelwood ( ) English chemist. Nobel prize 1956.
Work on the study of chemical reactions
Mrs. Brostrom

2. Overview Scientific Literacy and Numeracy Atomic Structure
Periodic Table of Elements
Electrons and Chemical bonding
Chemical Reactions
Organic Compounds and Polymers
Acids and Bases
Energy Transformations
Electricity
Environmental Impact on the Environment
Biogeochemical Cycles

3. Classroom Supplies 3-ring binder 11 dividers Loose leaf paper
Pens, pencils, and highlighters
Textbook
Index cards
Chrome book (fully charged)

4. Grading Policy Tests/Projects/Quizzes  45% Homework/Do Now  20%
Laboratory Activities/Class work  30%
Participation/Cooperation/Habits of mind  5%
• You should expect homework every class period. The purpose of homework is to introduce concepts, practice problems, and review vocabulary

5. Academic Honesty
Copying (or letting someone copy) work is considered cheating. All individuals involved will receive zeroes for the assignment and a referral to the office.
Plagiarism will also result in a zero for the assignment and a referral to the office.

6. Absences
If you are absent it is your responsibility for making up assignments and handing in work that was due when you were out.
See me during X-block on B days and check my website for missed work.
If you are absent on the day of a test or quiz you are required to see me the day you get back to school to schedule a time to make it up.
Labs must be made up within one week of absence.

7. Classroom Policies Stay in your seat unless given permission.
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Refrain from using foul/inappropriate language.
You may only use phones/music players with permission.
If you choose to break a rule… First time- a warning with your name on the board Second time- check next to name and an x-block detention the following B-day Third time- second check next to name, an office referral, and 2 x-block detentions Fourth time- third check next to name, an office referral, and a 30min after school detention Severe disruption- immediate office referral and 30 min after school detention

8. If you choose to follow the rules…
Positive phone call/note home at end of week.
Earn music listening privileges when working independently.
Choose your seat.
They joy of learning each day!

9. Extra Help
If are having trouble with any of the material, do not hesitate to ask for help. I will be available in person to help you before or after school, during x-block on B days and during my prep period (B4 semester 1 and B3 & B4 semester 2). You can also me with questions. You can find me in the science
Office when I am not in the
classroom.

10. Library Use
I will only give you a library pass during your study hall if I have assigned you work that cannot be completed in study hall (i.e. research, quizlet, computer use for lab report).

11. This assignment is due on September 04, 2013.
Classroom Expectations and Guidelines must be read and signed by you and your parents.
This assignment is due on September 04, 2013.

12. Mrs. Brostrom

13. Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Geology with a minor in Education
Master's degree in Environmental Education
Lab technician at SCSU
LIS research
Outer Island
Partners in Science CCSU
Teaching for 7 years

15. Places I've Been

16. This year I'd like to... Inspire Create Learn Teach Understand Engage
Grow

17. Tell me a little about yourself…
Take 15 minutes to write a letter introducing yourself to me.
Likes/ dislikes
Hobbies/ sports
How you learn best
Favorite subject

18. Laboratory Safety

19. Laboratory Safety
Look at the picture on the lab table and write down observations of unsafe laboratory practices
You have 3 minutes for each station
Refer to your safety contract if needed
Be careful! Some pictures have several rules being broken.