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Welcome!AGENDA 2-SEPT
Index cards How well do you
know your teacher? HW Pass Course Purpose &
Materials HW - Vark & Home
Life Survey
Mrs. FalatekRoom C26
The SyllabusMaterials
Binder Loose Leaf
Paper/notebook with perforated paper
Pens/Pencils Scientific Calculator
The SyllabusPurpose
Necessary Skills Organization Critical Thinking Respectful of EVERYONE! Maturity Honesty and Integrity
The SyllabusExpectations – Your End
Come Prepared Pencil/Pen Binder/Notebook Calculator
Actively ParticipateParticipate Positively
The SyllabusExpectations – My End
FairChallengingCreativeUnderstanding/Flexible
The SyllabusFolder/Binder Project
Folder Keeps you organized and from losing
important documentsBinder
Develops universal organizational skills Prepares you for more complicated
classes Study Guide for tests/QPA
The SyllabusAbsences/Late Assignments
Get make-up work ASAP Show yellow card Ask teacher
Late Assignments Worth ZERO points without a late
pass!
The SyllabusAssessments
Tests (100 points)QPA – worth 10% of entire semester
points. 4th MP worth 20%.Homework (5-10 points)Class work/Activities (5-10 points)Labs (20)Extra credit/Bonus Points
Welcome!AGENDA 3-SEPT
VARK survey Finish Syllabus (pp 2-3) Class Participation Rubric Contracts GET THEM
SIGNED! Rights & Responsibilities
The World of Physical Science…
Mrs. FalatekRoom C26
The SyllabusClass Participation Grade (50 points)Assesses…
Preparedness Effort in class/at home
Note-takingParticipation
Respect Tardiness Neatness
The SyllabusBehavior Contract/Test Contract
Silently read both the Behavior and Test contract.
Make groups of four! Find the students with the same playing card as you.
Write down at least four statements that summarize the two contracts in terms of “rights and responsibilities” of each student.
The SyllabusSHARE OUT
Silently read both the Behavior and Test contract.
Make groups of four! Find the students with the same color as the Upper Right hand corner of your card.
Write down at least four statements that summarize the two contracts in terms of “rights and responsibilities” of each student.
The World of Physical Science
Terms: Science Physical Science Life Science Atoms Biology Physics Chemistry Astronomy Geology Meteorology
Minerals Motion Drugs Acid Rain Earth Quakes Stars Art Flight Rocks Clouds Black Holes
Electricity Tornadoes Religion Biology
Connector words: Includes Doesn’t
include Involves the
study of
Welcome!AGENDA 4-SEPT
CW: Finish The World of Physical Science
Lab Safety Procedures & Contract
HW: What is Lab Safety? Rules and Procedures Quiz tomorrow!
Mrs. FalatekRoom C26
Laboratory Details
Read the Lab Intro and Procedure the night before the lab at least once!
Complete Part I* of the lab write up as homework the night before the lab. Title Purpose Materials Needed Procedure
*Part I is worth 10/20 points of the lab!
Lab Safety Guidelines
Regarding Emergencies… TELL ME ALWAYS ASAP!!!! Fires, spills, broken glassware, etc…
Regarding your person … Wear safety goggles always! Tie back long hair! NEVER eat/drink while in the lab! Keep hands away from face/mouth
UNTIL you wash them!
Lab Safety Guidelines
Regarding your work …DO NOT deviate from procedure!
Never touch equipment that you are not authorized to!
DO NOT start the lab until you are told to do so!
Never point heated containers near yourself or others!
Lab Safety Guidelines
Regarding Clean-up … Keep lab bench clear and free of clutter
always! Turn off all equipment before you leave the
lab! WASH YOUR HANDS PRIOR TO LEAVING! WIPE DOWN BENCH PRIOR TO LEAVING!
Label Classroom Diagram with Safety Zones
Complete the Lab Safety Agreement form
Welcome!AGENDA 5-SEPT
HW - Collect What is Lab Safety
Rules and Procedures Quiz
PJAS!
Homework Observations
in a bag activity
PJASUsing scientific method, select a
project/topicResearch background infoForm a hypothesisDevelop an experimentCollect and analyze dataPresent your findings!
The CompetitionYou decide if you want to compete!Regional competition usually takes
place in February or MarchState competition (must received 1st
place award at regional) takes place 3rd weekend in may
The AssignmentsMust be typed!Must have appropriate heading & rubric
attached! (or is considered late)DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE
PERIOD! (or is considered late)Late penalty 20% per day late.
1st day - out of 100% 2nd day - out of 80% 3rd day - out of 60%…
The Log BookMust be updated each time you work on
the project (including brainstorming!)Pages # 1 - 3 label as “table of contents”All other pages must be numbered!YOU CANNOT TEAR OUT/REMOVE
PAGES!All entries must be in pen!You owe me a quarter!
Dates to RememberFriday September 21 - first assignment
dueFriday September 28 - second assignment
dueFriday October 5 - third assignment dueThursday October 11 - fourth assignment
due
Topic SuggestionsMust be in the realm of Physical Science
Please take the time now to do the following: Write name in log book Set up table of contents Number first 25 pages Title a page (#4) brainstorming and write
down some ideas that interest you.