7th Grade Science Orientation 2019-20

Welcome to 7

th

Grade Science!

Agenda

• Procedures and Rules

• How will Mr. Johnson encourage respectful behavior and participation in class?

• What will be the consequence for not being respectful or making smart choices?

• Who is Mr. Johnson?

• What will I be doing this year?

• _{Where am I suppose to sit?} • How will I be graded?

• Where can I find all the notes and lesson material if I missed something in class?

• _{How do I figure out what work I missed when I come back from being absent?} • Will the teacher treat me like a human being?

• Other Important Procedures

• Bathroom

• _{Turning in class work} • _Homework

• Student Requests

• _{Lab Guidelines}

Ticket out of the door

• _{Have fill-in-the blank notes completed for the notes we cover}

in class today.

“Why should I keep Mr. Johnson happy?”

He’s responsible for your science education. If Mr. Johnson is

How do I keep Mr. Johnson

happy?

Mr. Johnson’s Four Rules

Rule 1: Follow directions

quickly

Rule 2: Raise your

hand

for permission to

speak

.

Rule 3: Make

smart

choices.

You have complete

freedom

of

motion

.

How will Mr. Johnson encourage respectful

behavior and participation in class?

• _{Reward Balls (Individual)}

• Normal Ball – Get something from my box

• _{Jeff Ball – Everyone on the side may get something from my box}

• Silver Ball – Receive $1

• Golden Ball – Receive $5

• Diamond Ball – Receive $10

• Platinum – Receive $20

• Red Diamond – Receive $50

• Star Ball – Receive $100

• _{Class-wide reward: If your class earn 7 class wide reward}

points, then everyone in your class will receive a reward of your choosing.

How will Mr. Johnson deal with misbehavior or disrespect?

•

Mr. Johnson does not give warnings. You WILL receive a

consequence every time he notices you breaking a rule.

Formal Consequence

Step 1: Infraction slip – Make the right choice

Step 2: “Step Out” – detention, call home, loss of privileges, etc. Step 3: Office Referral

Who is Mr. Johnson?

- Grew up in Salisbury, Maryland

UNCW: B.A in Middle Grades Education- Science and Mathematics

Currently a student at CSU: Masters in Natural Sciences Education (M.N.S.E)

- ₈th _{year teaching at Charter Day School}

- _{Enjoy being outdoors, learning new things, going to natural science}

museums, tennis, kayaking, hiking in the woods, time with church, etc.

What will I be learning in

science class this year?

•

Atmospheric/Weather Science

•

Physics

•

Cell Biology

•

Human Physiology

What advice would you give next year’s students

about Mr. Johnson or 7

grade science?

“…Always do your best work in science and make sure you follow all of Mr. Johnson’s rules…” - 7th _{grader 2016}

“As long as you follow his rules, be in uniform, and not act crazy, the class will be fun.” – AJ Roseman, 2017

“Mr. Johnson is a good teacher. He’ll always try to put a smile on your face.” – 7th _{grader 2016}

“Take neat notes because you will need them…” – 7th _{grader, 2018}

“Always ‘try’ before you ask [Mr. Johnson] for help.” – Matt V., 2016

What advice would you give next year’s students

about Mr. Johnson or 7

grade science?

“Be good to [him] and he’ll be good to you.” – Unknown, 2018

“He’s a good and understanding person, but if you don’t follow his rules; it wont be a good year.” – Alayzha Potter, 2015

“Listen to the lessons whether they are interesting or not. The lessons are really cool if you pay attention.” – Katie Y, 2016

“Be careful. Mr. Johnson can be strict. Stay on his good side.” – H. Nance, 2017

Where am I suppose to sit?

How will I be graded?

Quizzes

50%

Homework

10%

Classwork

40%

- Labs

- Ticket out of the Door

Do your BEST work if you want

the best grade.

B

– Better than before.

E

– Elaborate

(give details)

S

– Shows you tried

Where can I find all the notes and lesson

material if I missed something in class?

• _{Go to my webpage: 7}th _{Grade Website}

• You will find most lesson material for science class.

Steps for getting to the 7

Grade website:

Step 1: Google “7

CDS”

When I’m absent, how do I figure out what

work I missed?

Step 1

: Ask a classmate about what work was missed.

Step 2

:If you are missing notes, get them from a classmate.

Step 3

: See Mr. Johnson for a copy of the homework or

other handouts.

Will Mr. Johnson treat me like a human being?

“Treat others the way you want them to treat you.” –Jesus Christ

I plan to treat you the way I would like you to

treat me – with kindness and respect.



There are no set limits (Don’t abuse it or you will

lose it)



Must sign out BEFORE leaving for the restroom.

Bathroom

You will not be permitted to go while I am

teaching, giving you instructions, or during a

short video or lab demonstration.

You may go during all independent time and unimportant transitions.

 Independent time opportunities

 Labs  Quizzes  Classwork  Pre-class

 Reading Activities

 Unimportant transitions

 Passing back graded work

 Checking homework, classwork, etc.

Practice 1

1. Andrew wants to go to the bathroom right now. He asks Mr. Johnson if he can. Will Mr. Johnson allow he to go?

Practice 2

1. Alex and his lab group are quietly working on a lab

assignment. Alex has to use the bathroom. He asks Mr. Johnson if he can. Will Mr. Johnson allow him to go?

Practice 3

1. Mr. Johnson has posed a question to the class? Kendall raises her hand. When Mr. Johnson calls on Kendall, she answers “Can I go to the bathroom?” Will Mr. Johnson allow Kendall to go to the bathroom?

Do Quality Work

•

All work being turned in must:

•

Be neatly written or typed, not sloppy

•

Be done in pencil, not pen!

•

Be written in COMPLETE sentences

•

Be unwrinkled and orderly (not ripped, dirty, etc).

•

HAVE YOUR NAME ON IT!

All work that does not meet these

standards will be given a lower grade or be

thrown in the trash and you will have to

Homework!

- _{Homework will be due the day after it is assigned unless other}

Student Requests

• _{Use a student request form to:}

• Ask for additional time for homework

• Ask to retake a test

• _{Ask to have your seat changed}

• Relay personal information you believe I should know

• Request a copy of an assignment or notes.

• Share a field trip or lab idea

• Request that I reconsider a decision I have made

Lab Guidelines

• _{Labs are a privilege, not a right}

• Always complete the pre-lab requirements:

• _{Homework assignment} • Classwork assignment

• _{Obeying Mr. Johnson’s four class rules}

• _{Those who don’t “earn” the lab, will complete a book}

Set-up your science binder.

Tabs:

1.

Homework

2.

Tests/Quizzes

3.

Lab/Experiment reports

4.

Miscellaneous