3. Shortly after you enter class, I will ask for your attention. I will expect… –To see every student sitting in a chair ready to learn. –Absolute silence throughout the room when I ask for your attention. –Every student with the proper materials for learning. –Sketchbooks open to the next available page.

5. Welcome to another school year: My name is Miss Green and I would appreciate being addressed as Miss Green (or master of the universe). I am looking forward to teaching this year’s curriculum. I hope that we can build a community, incorporating all the students at Saint Johns. “Where we go one, we should go all.”

6. Outside of the classroom… – I go to workshops, conferences, in-service meetings, college classes, and seminars. – I also read professional journals and work together with my fellow teachers. – As a scientist I have conducted research. – I am telling you this to let you know that I am up to date as a professional.

7. You are going to have one of the greatest educational experiences of your life this year. You will meet new friends, explore the outdoors, stand up in front of your peers, conduct your own science research, play games, and experience nature. Welcome to our classroom, and I look forward to getting to know you more. Sincerely, Miss Green

8. In the event of a fire drill… –We travel out the door single file and go down the hall toward the nearest exit. –We are absolutely silent. –Remain silent as attendance is taken. Try and shut the windows, doors, and turn off the lights when we leave. Why do we shut the windows and doors?

9. In the event of a fire drill… –We travel out the door single file and go down the hall toward the nearest exit. –We are absolutely silent. –Remain silent as attendance is taken. Try and shut the windows, doors, and turn off the lights when we leave. Why?

10. Answer: Because fire requires oxygen to burn during combustion.

11. –Shutting the windows prevents oxygen from flowing through the building.

15. Shutting the windows and fire doors limits oxygen flow to the fire.

19. Combustion: A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light.Combustion: A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

22. My Responsibilities –To Treat you with care and respect. –To provide you an orderly classroom. –To provide you the necessary discipline. –To teach you the required content. –To provide the appropriate motivation.

23. Which of the pictures below looks like what our classroom should look like?

27. Which of the pictures below looks like what our classroom should look like? Answer…

28. Our room should be clean and organized at all times.

29. Which of the pictures below looks like what our classroom should look like? Answer…

30. You will need to show me respect at all times.

31. Which of the pictures below looks like what our classroom should look like? Answer…

32. This is amazing, but maybe a bit much for us right now.

33. Which of the pictures below looks like what our classroom should look like? Answer…

34. Your Responsibilities –To treat me with care and respect. –To attend classes regularly. –To be cooperative and not disruptive. –To study and do your best (effort = success) –To learn and master the required content.

35. Activity! What 3-5 items should you bring to class from the pictures below?

57. Which three are most important?

58. Activity! What 3-5 items should you bring to class from the pictures below? Which three are most important?

59. What does it mean to come to class prepared ? –You will need to arrive on time with…

60. What does it mean to come to class prepared ? –You will need to arrive on time with… Science Sketchbook Science Folder/Organizer Assignment booklet (I will provide) Pens and pencils

61. Staying Organized –I expect you to save all your handouts, lab write-ups, and assignments throughout the year. –The easiest and neatest way to do this is in your Science Folder/Organizer

62. At the beginning of class… –Come into class and take your seat. –Pull out your science sketchbook and open it to the first available page. –Sharpen your pencil before class begins.

63. A strong start to class = A good class for everyone.

64. A poor start of class =

65. A poor start of class = A weaker class.

68. Is this picture an example of students cheating?

69. –No, the students are working together and helping each other.

70. Is this picture an example of a student cheating?

71. –Yes, This student will definitely be in trouble. Cheating isn’t worth it. It only cheats your hopes and dreams. See me, I’m paid to help you.

72. You can help teach each other by… –Showing someone how to get the right answer. –Point out, and walk peers through examples. –Allow peers to view your work. –Go online, help is always a few clicks away. –Verbalize / summarize your answer.

73. Inquiry Group Task. Mystery Boxes –Please make 6 boxes in your journal. Your group will be given two minutes to determine the contents of the box without opening it. –Boxes will be passed clockwise and please do not share information. –Record your guess and why you think that. –Use all of your senses.

74. Please Sketch. 1 2 3 4 5 6

75. Inquiry Group Task. Mystery Boxes –Your group will be given two minutes to determine the contents of each numbered box without opening it. Use all of your senses. –Boxes will be passed clockwise and please do not share information. –Record your guess and why you think that in each box

76. Please Sketch. 1 2 3 4 5 6

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85. Please Sketch. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Onion s

86. Please Sketch. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Onion s

87. Please Sketch. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Onion s

88. Please Sketch. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Onion s

89. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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91. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

92. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 If each letter is given the number value above, how close to 100 are…

93. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 If each letter is given the number value above, how close to 100 are… K N O W L E D G E and H A R D W O R K

94. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 If each letter is given the number value above, how close to 100 are… K N O W L E D G E and H A R D W O R K 11 14 15 16 12 13 4 7 5

95. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 If each letter is given the number value above, how close to 100 are… K N O W L E D G E and H A R D W O R K 11 14 15 16 12 13 4 7 5

96. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 If each letter is given the number value above, how close to 100 are… K N O W L E D G E and H A R D W O R K 11 14 15 16 12 13 4 7 5 8 1 18 4 23 15 18 11

97. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 If each letter is given the number value above, how close to 100 are… K N O W L E D G E and H A R D W O R K 11 14 15 16 12 13 4 7 5 8 1 18 4 23 15 18 11

98. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 If each letter is given the number value above, how close to 100 are… K N O W L E D G E and H A R D W O R K 11 14 15 16 12 13 4 7 5 8 1 18 4 23 15 18 11 A T T I T U D E

99. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 If each letter is given the number value above, how close to 100 are… K N O W L E D G E and H A R D W O R K 11 14 15 16 12 13 4 7 5 8 1 18 4 23 15 18 11 A T T I T U D E 1 20 20 9 20 21 4 5

100. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 If each letter is given the number value above, how close to 100 are… K N O W L E D G E and H A R D W O R K 11 14 15 16 12 13 4 7 5 8 1 18 4 23 15 18 11 A T T I T U D E 1 20 20 9 20 21 4 5

101. A few ground rules that need to be followed along with the class code. –Don’t shout out, please raise your hand. –One speaker at a time. –No cross-room conservations ever. –Movement with a purpose (academic). –Clean up after yourself and others.

102. A few ground rules that need to be followed... –Don’t shout out, please raise your hand. –One speaker at a time. –No cross-room conservations ever. –Movement with a purpose (academic). –Clean up after yourself and others.

103. Which one of the following is not an actual ground rule? A.) Don’t shout out, please raise your hand. B.) One speaker at a time. C.) No talking. C.) No cross-room conservations ever. D.) Movement with a purpose (academic). E.) Clean up after yourself and others.

104. Which one of the following is not an actual ground rule? A.) Don’t shout out, please raise your hand. B.) One speaker at a time. C.) No talking. C.) No cross-room conservations ever. D.) Movement with a purpose (academic). E.) Clean up after yourself and others.

105. Which one of the following is not an actual ground rule? A.) Don’t shout out, please raise your hand. B.) One speaker at a time. C.) No talking. C.) No cross-room conservations ever. D.) Movement with a purpose (academic). E.) Clean up after yourself and others. “We need to talk in order to learn this year.” “Discussion needs structure.”

106. Video! The first day of school. Why are we here? –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x78PnPd-V- A&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x78PnPd-V- A&feature=youtu.be

107. Why You Will Succeed

108. –What is taught in this class is important? –I believe in you. –You can Do it. –Never Give Up!

109. Try and figure out the picture beneath the boxes. –Raise your hand when you know. You only get one guess. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

120. Try and figure out the picture beneath the boxes. –Raise your hand when you know. You only get one guess. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

133. Activity! Coat of Arms

134. A Coat of Arms has long been a symbol of a family's identity and values. Originally used to identify warriors dressed in armor, each knight chose symbols and colors to represent his family or clan.

135. Activity! Coat of Arms A Coat of Arms has long been a symbol of a family's identity and values. Originally used to identify warriors dressed in armor, each knight chose symbols and colors to represent his family or clan.

136. Activity! Coat of Arms A Coat of Arms has long been a symbol of a family's identity and values. Originally used to identify warriors dressed in armor, each knight chose symbols and colors to represent his family or clan.

138. Activity! Coat of Arms –Please create a Coat of Arms about yourself to share to the class tomorrow.

139. Activity! Coat of Arms –Please create a Coat of Arms about yourself to share to the class tomorrow. –I will first show you how to make your shield and then what needs to go on your shield.

140. Blank Piece of Paper

141. Fold in Half

142. FOLDFOLD

145. Cut along lines

146. Unfold

150. Interests, hobbies, a bit about yourself (Pictures, Cut-Outs, Colors)

151. My interests are Science, biking, boating, reading, chess, and hiking.

152. Goals- Hopes and dreams for your future this year and beyond. (Pictures, Cut-Outs, Colors)

153. To continue to learn in my field, help my students and community and travel.

154. People who support you in both of the above. (Pictures, cut- outs, colors)

155. My parents and my family as well as some friends.

156. How will this class help you in your future? (Text, pictures, cut-outs)

157. To improve my skills and understanding of the world, career, graduation.

158. Interests, hobbies, a bit about yourself (Pictures, Cut-Outs, Colors) Goals- Hopes and dreams for your future this year and beyond. (Pictures, Cut-Outs, Colors) People who support you in both of the above. (Pictures, cut- outs, colors) How will this class help you in your future? (Text, pictures, cut-outs)

159. Coat of Arms Activity! Please answer the following questions in your journal. –How will my actions affect my hopes and dreams this year and beyond? –How will the actions of others affect my coat of arms this year and beyond?

160. Everyone’s future / hopes and dreams are important to me. –I will remember my responsibilities and I hope that you will remember yours.

161. My Responsibilities –To Treat you with care and respect. –To provide you an orderly classroom environment. –To provide you the necessary discipline. –To teach you the required content. –To provide the appropriate motivation.

162. Your Responsibilities –To treat me with care and respect. –To attend classes regularly. –To be cooperative and not disruptive. –To study and do your best (success = effort) –To learn and master the required content.

163. Do we know the class rules? –1) Always be Respectful –2) Everyone is Responsible –3) Make Good Choices –4) Safety, First, Last and Always.