1. Daily Routine (What Can You Expect Each Day?)

2. Start of Class Arrive on time (in your seat at the bell) Come prepared Follow the 2-minute drill Read the board Anticipate what you will need Put the rest of your things under your chair out of the way Do any warm-up – Comprehension Checks – Pre-teaching activities – Preparation for class

3. During Class Be prepared – there’s no time to your locker Avoid interruptions/distractions – respect others “One of the sincerest forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” - Bryant H. McGill Take notes Pay Attention – your grade and understanding depends on it – ALWAYS FOLLOW THE GOOD P O S T U R E STRATEGY!!! Bathroom/Drinks – the basics Horseplay and respect forms Lab etiquette

4. End of Class Wait to be dismissed – don’t leave before Push lab stools in/leave desks neat Labs tables and desks should be left neat End of day – listen to announcements – wait to pack up

5. Homework/Assessments Infrequent When assigned: – Record in your binder reminder – Turn in next day at start of class unless told otherwise – Late if it isn’t ready on time – be honest! 10% off next day 20% off two days 30% off three days 40% off four days Day 5 – Last day accepted MUST BE TURNED IN WITH A REASON AT THE TOP!! Comprehension Checks/Quizzes/Tests

6. Curriculum/Grading Semester 1: – Orientation – Skill building (Science Process skills, lab safety, metrics, graphing, and equipment use) – Science Fair – yes, no kidding! – Matter – Atoms – Compounds and Molecules – Midterm Exam Semester 2: – Chemical Reactions – Environmental Science Energy Water Chemistry – (surface and ground water) – Forensics – End of Year Assessment

7. TAKE A TRIP AROUND THE CLASSROOM Classroom Area – Safe Zone Lab Area – Lab Zone Turn-In/Pass-Back Student Center Sinks Extras Boards

8. WHY DOES IT ALL MATTER?

9. ENGAGEMENT IN LEARNING Your key to success and extra credit!

10. CHALLENGE USING A 300mL AND A 500mL CONTAINER …… MAKE EXACTLY 400mL WITHOUT A MEASUREMENT TOOL!!!!

11. CHALLENGE