class introduction, procedures. physical science
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Class introduction, procedures
Physical Science
Where do I sit?
Who’s the guy in the front of the room?
Mr. Baker
• 21 years teaching Math and Science• 3rd year at Cab Calloway• Teach all 9th grade Physical Science classes• Also teach a Physics course for Juniors and
Seniors• Taught Forensic science at another school
What is this class about?
Understanding the world through scientific reasoning
Main Sections of the class
• Chemistry (microscopic scale)
• Earth/Space science (cosmic scale)
• Physics (our scale and all scales)
Look at syllabus for more detail
Academic Goals
• Prepare you for future science classes in High School/College
• Prepare you to do well on standardized tests
• Connect science to your world
You will gather knowledge by:
• Conversation-lecture• Lab exercises• Demonstrations• Projects
• We build Roller coasters, Make cars that run by rubber bands and mousetraps, Create rockets, and turn pennies into gold
Multiple intelligences
• People learn best by different combinations of methods
• Auditory• Visual• Kinesthetic (haptic)…
To make the class work
You need to follow some fundamental rules
Student expectations
• Follow the rules• Exert your best effort, be willing to try
• Help others, seek help when you need it• Always be looking for connections between
what discussed in this class to what happens outside this lab, especially in your arts and interests
Help is available from me
• After school, , lunch
• Ask in advance• Show up
Teacher expectations
• On time
• Have required materials (comp book, pencil…)
• Best Effort
• Respectful attitude towards me and your peers
Electronic Communications and/or listening devices
OFF and out of sight during my class (that means sound)
(Boogie Nights)
Will be confiscated, a class, a day, a week, permanently
Websites, email (2008)
• Email:[email protected]
• Class websitehttp://sites.google.com/site/cabphysicalscience
Websites, email (2009)
• Email:[email protected]
• There will class website that you can connect through the district’s site
Things you need
• A 4 function calculator or better
• A composition book (several over the school year)
• A file folder or binder for loose paper, handouts…
• A cover for the textbook
Textbook selection and handout
• Write your name on inside front cover
• Pick a book in nice condition
• Cover the book by Wednesday
Lab Safety Contract
• Read, show parents/guardian
• You and parent/guardian sign
• Hand in by Wednesday
What happens if you do not?
You will not get a chance to perform a little bit of alchemy in the first chemistry lab.
Send me an emailInclude on it:
1. Your first and last name2. Your parent or guardians name3. Name of operating system4. Do you have Microsoft Word, Powerpoint installed on
your computer?5. Definition of the word alchemy
If you have no email, contact me before you leave class today
First Homework assignment
• Sign Lab Safety Contract• Send email• Get composition book and folder/binder
What happens the rest of week?
• Book handout• Pretest• Lab Safety, Tools of the trade Scavenger hunt
and discussion• A demonstration of ‘Alchemy’ turning pennies
into gold
How class is run
• Expect a mix of Notes, Labs and Projects• Homework will be given periodically and
online• Class and Section Pretests
Notes, lab and behavior
• Notes and lab information will be online before discussed in class. Download them yourself to save time writing
• Behavior that is and is not tolerated
Taking Notes
Act of writing, helps you remember and learn
OrganizationMain Topic, colors, neatness
Be willing to add to what is up on the board
Comp books will also include your own comments, summations, explanation of mistakes
Grades
• See handout for details
• Total points system• Roughly 3 tests per MP• Homework quizzes, Lab write-ups, Projects,
and other assignments • (Tests and Projects scores dominate)
Grade values
A and B have normal scalesC is between 84.999 to 75.00 %D is between 74.999 to 70.00%F is anything lower
Unexcused absences
• Cut, skip a assignment or test, you will receive a zero
• No note, out of luck
HAC and Freaking Out about grades
Please note that there will be a time delay between you handing assignments in and me getting the grade up online
The grade at the beginning of each term is not truly indicative of your success until it has at least one test grade
Make up work
• Little assignments, labs ASAP on your own time
• Tests, projects within 3 days of returning, only if it was an excused absence
• The more late an assignment is the less value it is worth