Lesson Starter

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Lesson Starter

• Welcome!
• Answer the survey completely
• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Your Name
• ONE Parent/Guardian contact name and number

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Welcome to the 9th Grade Academy and Physical
Science Class!

• Mr. Brown
• Room 504

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Today!

• Lesson Starter
• Quick Syllabus and Materials
• Freshmen Orientation!
• HOMEWORK SIGN AND RETURN SYLLABUS AND CONTACT
  INFORMATION. Have materials by Monday

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Mission and Goals

• Score 80 or higher on tests to show a mastery of
  physical science
• Learn in a respectful, safe, and fun environment
• Everyone CAN achieve

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Materials

• 3 Ring Binder (2 inch)
• 4 Sections
• Lesson Starters (Do Now)
• Classwork/Notes
• Homework
• Tests/Quizzes

• ONE 2 pocket folder
• Pens/Pencils
• Highlighters
• Willingness to participate and have fun
• Everything else will be provided

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Grading
Lesson Starters 10
Tests/Projects 45
Quizzes 20
Classwork 10
Homework 15
Total 100
A 100-93
B 92-85
C 84-75
D 74-67
Late work will be docked one letter grade.
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When You Come In

• Come in through the door by my desk
• Quietly take a seat
• Begin your Lesson Starter
• Sharpen pencils and take out homework
• If the bell rings and you are not prepared, you
  are wasting time

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When You Leave

• Do not pack up until I tell you
• I dismiss you, not the bell

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No Excuses

• Play like a champion

Learn
Absences
Late Work
Tardies
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What We Will Learn All About

• Scientific Inquiry
• Nature of Matter
• Atomic Structure
• Chemical Reactions
• Matter, Force, Motion

1. Energy, Work, Power
2. Light Sound
3. Electricity Magnetism
4. Earth Science

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Monday, August 15

• Dont Get Scared Now
• Do Now
• The Gameplan

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Responsibilities

• Teacher
• To be prepared and give you the tools to pass
  this class and create a safe and fun environment
• Respect each of you as young adults and treat all
  fairly
• Have a POSITIVE outlook and attitude
• Be there for any additional help

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Responsibilities

• Student
• To be prepared for class everyday, to acquire the
  tools to pass this class, and to accept education
• Respect and treat the teacher and other students
  as you want to be respected
• POSITIVE attitude and willingness to learn

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Rules

• 1. Respect your classmates, yourself, your
  teacher, and the equipment
• 2. If you waste time, you owe time (Lunch
  detention, WISE Room)
• 3. Come to class prepared with ALL necessary
  materials (HW, notebook, pencils)
• 4. Keep cell phones off out of sight

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If you choose to break a rule

• 1st time - Verbal warning
• 2nd time - Lunch detention
• 3rd time - Afterschool detention
• 4th time - Parent conference and administrative
  detention
• Cheating, fighting, bullying, and other cases
  will be dealt with the office immediately.
• Clean slate after 9 weeks

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Positive Behavior Support

• Maroon Money
• Free Fridays
• Homework Passes

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Procedures

• Procedures are a way of life
• There are procedures for every aspect of life
• For this class to run well, we need procedures

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Example

• Entering the classroom!
• Procedure!
• What do you do when you enter our classroom?
• Come in quietly
• Begin Do Now
• Sharpen pencils and take out homework

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Lesson Starters

• On the board as you walk in
• Begin IMMEDIATELY
• Can range from one from your sheet to a variety
  on the board
• Each Friday will be a Lesson Starter Quiz

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Tardies

• Dont be late
• 1st time - warning
• 2nd time - lunch detention
• 3rd time - afterschool detention
• Get a pass if you are going to be late

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Absences

• Missed tests and labs will be made up after
  school. No exceptions
• Homework and classwork is due within two days
  after you return. Miss Monday, due Thursday.
• Classwork, notes, and homework will be found in
  makeup binder

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Class Blog

• If you are absent, check out the class blog to
  see what you missed
• www.mrbrownsci.wordpress.com

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Homework

• Given to help increase your understanding of a
  topic
• Put it on your desk while you work on your lesson
  starter
• Will either be checked for correction or
  completeness

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Tutoring and Extra Help

• If you are falling behind, please let me know
• Tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday
  from 230-400, with transportation

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Stoplight System

• Green - inside voices (lab work, free time)
• Yellow - whisper (individual work)
• Red - NO talking (tests, you make me mad)

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Schoolwide Policies

• Literacy
• SSR
• 61
• Read, Analyze, Respond
• Communication and Presentations

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During Notes, Quizzes, Individual Work

• Index finger - Restroom
• Dont push your luck
• Peace sign - Sharpen pencil
• Full hand - Question

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Check For Understanding

• Fist to Five - 1 if you dont understand, 5 if
  you can explain it
• Think, Pair, Share
• Exit Tickets

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Emergencies

• Be CALM
• Follow the exit plan

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Keeping Your Notebook

• Notebook checks
• Date and Unit Number on each paper

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Daily Routine

• Enter class and immediately begin Lesson
  Starter/Homework check
• Review Discussion
• Objectives of the day
• New Materials
• Individual or group activities
• Closure

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Lab Equipment

• We are VERY lucky
• Do not touch lab equipment that we are not using
• Listen to directions before proceeding to the lab
  area
• Anyone breaking lab rules will receive a lunch
  detention and alternate assignment

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In General

• Say please and thank you
• Dont give up. Ask for help
• Enjoy high school
• NO EXCUSES. PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION
• Can we do fun science stuff now?

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Social Contract
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Unit 1 Scientific Inquiry
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Unit 2 States of Matter
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Unit 3 Atomic Structure
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Unit 4 Chemical Reactions
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Unit 5 Matter, Force, and Motion
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Unit 6 Energy, Work, and Power
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Unit 7 Light and Sound
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Unit 8 Electricity and Magnetism