Lesson Starter
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Welcome!
Answer the survey completely
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Your Name
ONE Parent/Guardian contact name
and number
Welcome
to the
9th Grade Academy and…
Physical Science Class!
Mr. Brown
Room 504
Today!
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Lesson Starter
Quick Syllabus and Materials
Freshmen Orientation!
HOMEWORK: SIGN AND RETURN
SYLLABUS AND CONTACT
INFORMATION. Have materials by
Monday
Mission and Goals
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Score 80% or higher on tests to
show a mastery of physical science
Learn in a respectful, safe, and fun
environment
Everyone CAN achieve
Materials
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3 Ring Binder (2
inch)
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4 Sections
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 Lesson
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Starters (Do
Now)
 Classwork/Not
es
 Homework
 Tests/Quizzes
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ONE 2 pocket
folder
Pens/Pencils
Highlighters
Willingness to
participate and
have fun
Everything else
will be provided
Grading
A
100-93
Lesson Starters
10%
Tests/Projects
45%
Quizzes
20%
Classwork
10%
Homework
15%
Total
100%
B 92-85
C 84-75
D 74-67
Late work will be docked one letter grade.
When You Come In…
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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
When You Leave…
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Do not pack up until I tell you
I dismiss you, not the bell
No Excuses…
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Play like a champion
Learn
Late Work
Absences
Tardies
What We Will Learn All About
1.
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3.
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5.
Scientific Inquiry
Nature of Matter 6.
Atomic Structure
7.
Chemical
Reactions
8.
Matter, Force, &
Motion
9.
Energy, Work, &
Power
Light & Sound
Electricity &
Magnetism
Earth Science
Monday, August 15
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Don’t Get Scared Now
Do Now
The Gameplan
Responsibilities
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Teacher
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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
Responsibilities
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Student
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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
Rules
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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
If you choose to break a rule
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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
Positive Behavior Support
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Maroon Money
Free Fridays
Homework Passes
Procedures
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Procedures are a way of life
There are procedures for every
aspect of life
For this class to run well, we need
procedures
Example
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Entering the classroom!
Procedure!
What do you do when you enter our
classroom?
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Come in quietly
Begin Do Now
Sharpen pencils and take out
homework
Lesson Starters
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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
Tardies
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Don’t be late
1st time - warning
2nd time - lunch detention
3rd time - afterschool detention
Get a pass if you are going to be
late
Absences
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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
Class Blog
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If you are absent, check out the
class blog to see what you missed…
www.mrbrownsci.wordpress.com
Homework
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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
Tutoring and Extra Help
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If you are falling behind, please let
me know
Tutoring is available every Tuesday
and Thursday from 2:30-4:00, with
transportation
Stoplight System
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Green - inside voices (lab work, free
time)
Yellow - whisper (individual work)
Red - NO talking (tests, you make
me mad)
Schoolwide Policies
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Literacy
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SSR
6+1
Read, Analyze, Respond
Communication and Presentations
During Notes, Quizzes, Individual
Work
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Index finger - Restroom
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Don’t push your luck
Peace sign - Sharpen pencil
Full hand - Question
Check For Understanding
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Fist to Five - 1 if you don’t
understand, 5 if you can explain it
Think, Pair, Share
Exit Tickets
Emergencies
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Be CALM
Follow the exit plan
Keeping Your Notebook
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Notebook checks
Date and Unit Number on each
paper
Daily Routine
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Enter class and immediately begin
Lesson Starter/Homework check
Review Discussion
Objectives of the day
New Materials
Individual or group activities
Closure
Lab Equipment
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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
In General
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Say please and thank you
Don’t give up. Ask for help
Enjoy high school
NO EXCUSES. PLAY LIKE A
CHAMPION
Can we do fun science stuff now?
Social Contract
Unit 1: Scientific Inquiry
Unit 2: States of Matter
Unit 3: Atomic Structure
Unit 4: Chemical Reactions
Unit 5: Matter, Force, and Motion
Unit 6: Energy, Work, and Power
Unit 7: Light and Sound
Unit 8: Electricity and Magnetism