Welcome to Chemistry!
• Do Now:
1. Please complete the student survey that you
picked up on your way in to class. Please make
sure to put the email that you check most often.
Science!
Minnesota
Chicago, IL
DePaul University
Fun Facts About Mr. Lance
Chemistry Logistics
• Please take out your syllabus
What You Need Everyday
• You must come to class with the following
materials everyday
1. 3 ring binder with appropriate tabs (see syllabus
for what each tab has)
2. Notebook (exclusively for this class)
3. Pencil or Pen
4. A calculator is highly RECOMMENDED
• Forgetting one of these materials will result
in a consequence.
Around the World
Are you a good or bad note taker?
How to Take Notes In Mr. Lance’s Class
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ORANGE = Title of notes (top of page)
RED = Left Side of page
BLACK = Header
BLUE = General Notes
GREEN = Box the word (vocabulary)
PURPLE = Thought bubble
What are the important procedures for
class?
I. Entering the Classroom
• You will great Mr.
Lance at the door and
shake his hand.
• You grab all the
necessary materials
before going to your
desk.
• Silently start the
Catalyst.
II. Turning in Work
• When work is due (projects, assignments, etc.)
, then turn it into the bin that matches
the first letter of your
last name.
Attention Getting Signal
III. Tardy
• You are tardy if you get
the classroom after door is
shut.
• Being tardy results in
loss of nutrition and/or
lunch
IV. Late Work
• Late work will not be accepted.
• I repeat, late work will not be accepted
V. Absent Policy
• All absences have 2
days for every day they
missed to make up
work.
• Work can be found in
absent binder
• Failure to complete
work during the
allowed time will result
in loss of points for that
assignment.
VI. Bathroom Policy
• If you use the bathroom, then you owe me
that amount of minute after class (e.g. 5 min
in bathroom = 5 min after class)
• Please ask before you leave.
SUMMARIZE
5 Minute Break
Speed Dating
• Form two lines at the
front of the room.
Everyone should have a
partner.
• When I say go, partners
in line 1 will begin
asking the questions.
Line 2 answers
• Once both partners
have finished, line 1 will
move to their left.
Speed Dating
1. If you were stranded on a deserted island
and could only have one meal for the rest of
your life, what would it be? Why?
2. What is your favorite book? Why is it your
favorite?
3. You’ve had a really tough day, what song or
artist/band do you listen to?
4. What is your most embarrassing moment?
5. Where do you want to go to college and
what do you want to major in? Why?
Art Time
• Fold the sheet of paper you picked up
hamburger style.
• Write on it as shown below. Draw a picture to
describe each concept and a 1 sentence
definition of that word
Anarchy
Compliant
Bullying
Democracy
Group Share
• Share your drawings with your table.
• Be prepared to share your answers once you
are done.
“For, in a democracy, every citizen,
regardless of their interest in politics, “holds
office”; every one of us is in a position of
responsibility; and, in the final analysis, the
kind of government we get depends upon
how we fulfill those requirements”
-John F. Kennedy
What are the expectations for
chemistry?
I. Expectations of Our Classroom
Society
1. Do my tasks
2. Have materials
3. Be where I belong
4. Control myself
5. Follow directions
6. Speak considerately
What is acceptable behavior in
chemistry?
I. Level A – Anarchy
• Out of Control
• Unsafe
• Learning cannot occur
II. Level B – Bullying
• Bosses Others
• Bothers Others
• Break Classroom
Expectations
• Learning cannot
occur
III. Level C – Compliant
• Listens
• Practices
• Cooperates
IV. Level D – Democracy
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Develops self-discipline
Develops civility and sense of community
Does good because it is the right thing to do
Demonstrates responsibility
V. Steps to Resolve Level A and B
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4.
Verbal Warning
Class Essay
Self-Diagnostic Referral
2nd Self-Diagnostic
Referral and both are
mailed home
5. Dismissal from the class
Class Essay
• If your behavior is not corrected, then you will
be asked to complete a class essay.
• This will need to be completed before you can
rejoin the class
Self-Diagnostic Referral
• If inappropriate behavior continues, then you
will complete a self-diagnostic referral.
• This will be kept on file and must be
completed prior to returning to the class.
• If another referral is needed, then both will be
mailed home
3 Strikes and Your Out!
• If the behavior continues after the 2nd referral,
then you will be dismissed from the
classroom.
SUMMARIZE
White Board Races
Question 1
• Jose is throwing things at other students and
loudly disrupting the class. At what level is his
behavior?
Question 2
• What is the consequence for showing up tardy
to chemistry?
Question 3
• Jesus is talking to another classmate while Mr.
Lance is lecture, what community expectation
is he violating and at what level is his
behavior?
Question 4
• What are the four levels of behavior and what
levels are needed in order for learning to
occur in chemistry?
Question 5
• What do each of the colors on the note taking
system indicate (hint – there are 4 colors)
Question 6
• Sonnie helps another classmate without being
prompted by Mr. Lance. At what level is this
behavior?
Question 7
• Where do you turn in any work?
Question 8
• What is due tomorrow?
Closing Time
• The following papers are due Wednesday:
– Signed syllabus
– Signed parent letter
• You must have all supplies (binder with tabs
and notebook) by Thursday/Friday