3. What to have for class Agenda – to write in homework 3 ring binder – for all handouts, including homework Spiral notebook – for all notes, graphic organizers, pictures and some homework Writing utensil – pencil or pen (blue or black ink)

4. Grading Science is on a total point system. There are 5 different items that are graded: 1.Homework 2.Binder 3.Labs 4.Quizzes 5.Tests

5. Homework Generally 10 - 15 minutes of homework per night Done and on time - 2 points Completed the next day – 1 point No homework the next day – 0 points If there is no homework students should study Projects – a description of the project and a grading rubric will be sent home to be signed

6. Binder No text books are assigned, we use 5 texts, so I photocopy material that they will need All science sheets are green and are 3 hole punched The first sheet is a table of contents that lists all papers It is collected at the end of a unit for a grade

7. Labs Each student has a partner for the lab We go over all the answers to the labs the next day Given an extra day to check over Spelling and punctuation are important

8. Quizzes Given roughly once a week/week and a half Study what you don’t know Self evaluation what don’t they know, so they can learn it for the test

9. Tests At least a week warning Study the quizzes May stay after to study before a test Will not give re-takes, unless stayed to study with the me

10. Content Scientific Method Microscopes Biology 1.Cells 2.Plants Atoms Measurement 1.Length 2.Area 3.Volume 4.Mass 5.Density 6.Temperature Earth Science 1.Parts and layers of the earth 2.Rocks and minerals 3.Changing Earth