Today’s Assignment
• Complete the student information form that is
on your desk.
– Must have parent e-mail
• Scan through your textbook
– Read the chapter titles in the table of content
– Scan the glossary at the back of the book and
write down one new word and its meaning.
• Read Pages 6-7 “What is science”
Physical Science
2012-2013
First Day
• Teacher Introduction
• Student Information
• Subject Information
• Class Approach
• Class Expectations
• Academic
Mr. Campbell
– B.S. Physics
Marshall University
– M.A.T.
UNC Chapel Hill
– Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
– Gardner Webb (MBA Classes)
• Professional
– Teacher 8 ½ years
– Industrial Management 29 years
• Engineer, Supervisor, Human Resources, Training
– Teacher (part time)
• Cleveland Community, GWU, TJCA sub
• TJCA – 6th year
Mr. Campbell (continued)
• Personal
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Married 39 years, Phyllis
2 children (daughter, son), 3 grandsons
Grew up in West Virginia
Lived in NC 31 years (3 different times)
Nerd- love science and history
Absent minded professor
• Philosophy
– Life long learning
– I don’t have patience with people who don’t want to
learn.
– I have lots of patience with people who find learning
difficult.
Student Information
• Complete the sheet
• Place sheet in box at end of class
Physical Science
• Physics and Chemistry
– A little easier that full year classes
– Non technical careers
– Prepare for Physics or Chemistry full year class
• Math and Experiment oriented
– Emphasis on understanding
– Application of knowledge – technology
• Graduation requires a physical science.
• There is no EOC
TJCA Science Curriculum
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K-8 General Science
9th Biology (Satisfies State Requirement)
10th Chemistry (Satisfies State Requirement)
10th Physical Science (Satisfies State Requirement)
11th Environmental Science (Satisfies State Requirement)
12th Science Elective (School Requirement)
– Honors: Physics, Astronomy, Anatomy and Physiology
– AP: Chemistry, Biology
Physical Science/Honors Chemistry
Selection
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Based on 9th grade performance
Math grade and EOC
Biology grade and EOC
MAP test scores
• You may request transfer to Honors Chemistry
• We will sit down with you and your parents
and discuss your performance and why we
think you should be in Physical Science.
Class Approach
• College Prep
• Knowledge and Understanding of the Subject
• Study Skill
– Listening (active listening)
– Reading (including reading aloud)
– Note taking (worksheets, unstructured)
– Studying (organization)
– Problem Solving (given, asked, formula, units)
– Laboratory Techniques (safety)
Class Expectations
• Be Present (Be where you are!)
– In seat by the tardy bell
– Stay in seat at all times
– Do not work on other subjects
• Be Prepared
– Book, paper, pencil
– Homework completed
– Personal “business” taken care of
• Conversations, restroom, water
– No food or drink in classroom
Class Expectations (continued)
• Be Participating
– Complete assignments
– Listen and take notes
– Respond appropriately
• Be Positive
– No criticism of others
– Show interest in the subject (fake it if necessary)
– Do not bring “drama” into this room!
• No “cute”
Class Expectations (continued)
• Academic Honesty
– Students are expected to adhere to the TJCA
honor code. All work submitted for grades must
be the work of the student with appropriate
reference credit for sources outside the textbook.
Group work is to be completed by all students in
the group.
• Obviously -Do not copy on Tests
• Do not copy homework -
No No’s
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No Food or Drink
No cell phones (or other electronic devices)
No note passing
No backpacks
• If I see any of these, it is mine!
Secrets for Success
• Listen and take notes in class
• Read each section
• Answer Worksheet questions as we cover
each section
• Complete all assignments and reading before
review day.
• Be sure to turn in all assignments by test date
Procedure
• Require a loose leaf notebook
– 4 tabs- Reference Tables, Notes, Assignments,
Graded Assignments (until end of quarter)
• Assignments due by the day of the test. No
assignment accepted late!
• 1 copy of each worksheet
• Write chapter number and your name on each
assignment
Problem Solving
• Write what information you are given with
correct symbol and units.
d= 2m
• Write what you are asked to find with correct
symbol and units.
• Write the formula using the correct symbols
• Show the substitution of numbers into the
formula
• Circle your answer with units
“It’s my bawl”
• “When you play here, you play by my rules!
Because it’s my ball.” Vaughn Meader 1962
• This school is an option, it is your choice
• This class is required, you need what I have.
• Life is short. I don’t have time, energy or interest in
fooling around with people who do not want to
learn.
• “A person who has eaten enough doesn’t even like a
honey comb. But to the hungry soul, every bitter
thing is sweet. “ Proverbs