1. Today’s Assignment
Complete the student information form that is on your desk.
Must have parent
Scan through your textbook
Read the chapter titles in the table of content
Scan the glossary at the back of the book and write down one new word and its meaning.
Read Pages 6-7 “What is science”

2. Physical Science

3. Teacher Introduction Student Information Subject Information
First Day
Teacher Introduction
Student Information
Subject Information
Class Approach
Class Expectations

4. Mr. Campbell Academic Professional B.S. Physics Marshall University
M.A.T UNC Chapel Hill
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Gardner Webb (MBA Classes)
Professional
Teacher 8 ½ years
Industrial Management 29 years
Engineer, Supervisor, Human Resources, Training
Teacher (part time)
Cleveland Community, GWU, TJCA sub
TJCA – 6th year

5. Mr. Campbell (continued)
Personal
Married 39 years, Phyllis
2 children (daughter, son), 3 grandsons
Grew up in West Virginia
Lived in NC 31 years (3 different times)
Nerd- love science and history
Absent minded professor
Philosophy
Life long learning
I don’t have patience with people who don’t want to learn.
I have lots of patience with people who find learning difficult.

6. Student Information Complete the sheet
Place sheet in box at end of class

7. Physical Science Physics and Chemistry Math and Experiment oriented
A little easier that full year classes
Non technical careers
Prepare for Physics or Chemistry full year class
Math and Experiment oriented
Emphasis on understanding
Application of knowledge – technology
Graduation requires a physical science.
There is no EOC

8. TJCA Science Curriculum
K-8 General Science
9th Biology (Satisfies State Requirement)
10th Chemistry (Satisfies State Requirement)
10th Physical Science (Satisfies State Requirement)
11th Environmental Science (Satisfies State Requirement)
12th Science Elective (School Requirement)
Honors: Physics, Astronomy, Anatomy and Physiology
AP: Chemistry, Biology

9. Physical Science/Honors Chemistry Selection
Based on 9th grade performance
Math grade and EOC
Biology grade and EOC
MAP test scores
You may request transfer to Honors Chemistry
We will sit down with you and your parents and discuss your performance and why we think you should be in Physical Science.

10. Class Approach College Prep Knowledge and Understanding of the Subject
Study Skill
Listening (active listening)
Reading (including reading aloud)
Note taking (worksheets, unstructured)
Studying (organization)
Problem Solving (given, asked, formula, units)
Laboratory Techniques (safety)

11. Class Expectations Be Present (Be where you are!) Be Prepared
In seat by the tardy bell
Stay in seat at all times
Do not work on other subjects
Be Prepared
Book, paper, pencil
Homework completed
Personal “business” taken care of
Conversations, restroom, water
No food or drink in classroom

12. Class Expectations (continued)
Be Participating
Complete assignments
Listen and take notes
Respond appropriately
Be Positive
No criticism of others
Show interest in the subject (fake it if necessary)
Do not bring “drama” into this room!
No “cute”

13. Class Expectations (continued)
Academic Honesty
Students are expected to adhere to the TJCA honor code. All work submitted for grades must be the work of the student with appropriate reference credit for sources outside the textbook. Group work is to be completed by all students in the group.
Obviously -Do not copy on Tests
Do not copy homework -

14. No No’s No Food or Drink No cell phones (or other electronic devices)
No note passing
No backpacks
If I see any of these, it is mine!

15. Secrets for Success Listen and take notes in class Read each section
Answer Worksheet questions as we cover each section
Complete all assignments and reading before review day.
Be sure to turn in all assignments by test date

16. Procedure Require a loose leaf notebook
4 tabs- Reference Tables, Notes, Assignments, Graded Assignments (until end of quarter)
Assignments due by the day of the test. No assignment accepted late!
1 copy of each worksheet
Write chapter number and your name on each assignment

17. Problem Solving
Write what information you are given with correct symbol and units.
d= 2m
Write what you are asked to find with correct symbol and units.
Write the formula using the correct symbols
Show the substitution of numbers into the formula
Circle your answer with units

18. “It’s my bawl”
“When you play here, you play by my rules! Because it’s my ball.” Vaughn Meader 1962
This school is an option, it is your choice
This class is required, you need what I have.
Life is short. I don’t have time, energy or interest in fooling around with people who do not want to learn.
“A person who has eaten enough doesn’t even like a honey comb. But to the hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet. “ Proverbs