DAY 2!

Objectives SWBAT follow classroom proceduresSWBAT state classroom expectations

Catalyst (Answer on catalyst sheet)

What are the big goals for this class?When you come into class in the morning what are the expectations?What are the expectations for arranging your desks into groups?

Welcome to Physics, Fall 2009!!!

TodayDemo…Review syllabus and expectationsPositive incentive systemsSkitsCan I get a dollar? Can I get one?Diagnostic

TomorrowDiagnostic cont’d

DEMO!

I have the coolest demo EVER! Vinegar and Baking soda!!!!

Seriously, this will blow your mind… What happens when you mix these two

chemicals? What do you think will happen when I

pour the mixture on this candle??

Independent Reading Time

Syllabus – Materials

1.5” binder, with four sections Syllabus and Tracking resumes (in front)

Weekly sheets/Notes Assignments Tests, quizzes, and review packets

Vocabulary

Team Points

Each day we will tally up team points for the class. Points will be rewarded for: Entire class completing homework Nobody putting their head down during class No uniform violations No cell phones/electronic devices out No tardies No trash on the floor Desks straight at the end of class No talking during the Catalyst No cursing No talking during exit ticket Wild Card

Individual Points

I will also hand out “McKnight’s Positive Points” when I see a student doing something positive in the class.

Every two weeks we will have a “McKnight’s Positive Points” raffle.

The prizes will vary from week-to-week

Expectations

Tardiness Cell phones Staying on task during group work Being respectful (when someone else is

talking, or is wrong) Preparedness (binder, pen, paper,

positive attitude) Picking up trash Silently and immediately working on

catalyst and Exit ticket

Expectations

SKITS! You have 5min as a group to come up

with a GOOD example of an expectation and a BAD example of an expectation.

Reflection Now that you have seen good and bad

examples I want you to write down these expectations and why it is important to follow them.

Each group will decide…

Three people in each group will have a job. Each member is INTEGRAL to keeping your group on track to being the group of the week.

Here are the jobs

Are you ready??

Task Master

Task Master Task Master Task Master

Task Master Task Master Task Master

TASK MASTER

Logistic

Logistics Logistics Logistics

Logistics Logistics Logistics

LOGISTICS

Logistics

This person will be in charge of gathering materials for the group.

Clean-up

Clean-up Clean-up Clean-up

Clean-up Clean-up Clean-up

CLEAN-UP

Clean-up

No trash around your group All the desks are in the right

place at the end of the day.

Task Master

You are in charge of keeping your group on task. If someone is sleeping, it is your job to wake them up.

If someone is not working, it is your job to get them on task.

V.I.P. – By application only

Are you a V.I.P.? Tutor Data Entry Manager

Each of these positions will be rewarded by a free meal at your favorite fast food place (paid for by me!) every 9 weeks

DEMO Numero Dos!

I need a dollar…

Homework

Student surveys Parent surveys Bring binder with dividers! $10 lab fee

Exit Ticket Procedures

Move desks into rows Take out exit ticket sheets and silently

start on exit ticket question Once you are done place your exit ticket

sheet in the correct pocket of your group folder

Grading Graded for effort, not accuracy But if you copy or do not try you earn a 0

Exit Questions

What happens during the last 10min of every class?

What is the responsibility of the task master?

List three expectations for this class.

DON’T FORGET:The last person in your group to leave the room turns in your group folder

Syllabus – Consequences

Warning, name on board Lunch detention After-school detention, phone call

home Referral

Consequences are cumulative and reset weekly

Exit Question Procedure

Notes away, rows, silent classroom

Grading Graded for effort, not accuracy But if you copy or do not try you earn a 0

Syllabus – Materials

1.5” binder, with six sections Syllabus and biology resumes Notes Weekly sheets Classwork and homework Tests, quizzes, and review packets

Vocabulary

What Is Biology?

Biology is the study of life “Bio-” = life “-ology” = study of

Biology is… Making glow in the dark fish Why camels have humps, and you don’t

Why we grow old and die What lets us understand the world around us

Green text = I’m teaching you a definition.

Write the definition in the vocabulary section of your binder!

Glow in the dark fish

Why do camels have humps?

Why don’t we?

Why do we grow old and die?

Understanding the world around us

So Why Do We Care?

Biology is cool! Want money?

Biology is on the GEE (Graduate Exit Exam), which you need to pass to graduate high school.

The more education you get, the more money you earn. On average, college graduates earn $22,000 more than high-school graduates, every year.

Mini Scholars Head: What is the burning question in your

head? What is one question you would like someone to answer?

Heart: What do you hold closest to your heart? What do you care about more than anything else?

Stomach: What makes you sick to your stomach? What really upsets you?

Hands: What do you bring to this class? What is your unique contribution?

Feet: What do you want to walk out of here with at the end of the year? What do you want to accomplish?

Exit Question

Why do YOU want to study biology?

DON’T FORGET: Put your homework and weekly packets

into the LEFT SIDE of your group folder. Count your team points, and let Mr. LY

know. The last person in your group to leave

the room turns in your group folder