First Day of SchoolMs. Lea

SeatsYour first assignment! Organize yourselves alphabetically (according to LAST name) and line yourselves up along the outside of the room. Do not sit at desks yet

IntroductionsMs. LeaAttendance – Are you in the right

class/period?Registration

Chemistry I – During Registration Pick up one of each item over on the table

(you should have 8 items) Read “Why Study Chemistry?” Start working on SCAVENGER HUNT – Part I

Only Listen for your name to be called If you finish, return “Why Study

Chemistry?” packet to pile (do NOT hand in Scavenger Hunt packet)

Chemistry I Honors– During Registration

Pick up one of each item over on the table (you should have 8 items)

Complete the “Background Check!” Please answer questions honestly and

thoughtfully! Listen for your name to be called If you finish, place your completed

“Background Check” in Homework Bin on Front Table

Chemistry IFinish Scavenger Hunt Part 1 for

homeworkDo NOT take home packet – put it

back in pile before you leave“Why Study Chemistry?” .pdf on

websiteDue Wednesday 8/26

WELCOME!!!!!

Demonstration – I want to say…….

Introductions/Logistics Ms. Lea – who is standing in front of me? Room 913 elea@interact.ccsd.net http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpage

s/ELea Scan on way out of class Infinite Campus

Things to DoLet’s get organized and set up for the year.

1. Materials needed (EVERY DAY!!!) 3 Ring Binder (at least 1 inch) Loose leaf paper Pen (Black or Blue) Pen (colored for grading) Pencil Scientific Calculator (does NOT need to be

graphing) Flash Drive

You MUST have materials by Wednesday 9/2

Things to Do2. Getting to Know You

Go to website – password is student id# Quizzes Tab on Left Select your class and then select your quiz Will be available starting at 5:00PM

Tuesday 8/25 Do not wait until Thursday Night! Let me

know if having log in issues.

Due Friday 8/28

Things to Do3. Print and sign Course Expectations

Handout OR Go to website Select Your Class from left tabs Select “General Course Forms and Resources” on

left navigation tool bar Select and print Course Expectations Read expectations. You and your parents need to

sign both acknowledgement forms. TEACHER COPY must be handed in to me STUDENT COPY and full copy of expectations must

be kept in front of your notebook ALL year

Due BY Friday 8/28

Things to Do4. Print and sign Lab Safety Contract

Lab Safety Contracts will be handed out in class OR Go to website Select your class from left tabs Select “General Course Forms and Resources” under on left

navigation tool bar Select and print Lab Safety Contract Read lab safety requirements. You and your parents need

to sign 2 Lab Safety Contracts. Yellow COPY must be handed in to me Blue/Green COPY must be kept as first page of your lab

section in your notebook ALL year YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LABS

UNTIL RECEIVED!

Due Friday 8/28

Things to Do5. Class Donations

Any amount is appreciated! Not required, no extra credit More labs, activities – S’mores, Ice Cream Also available on-line

Class Donut Competition – due by Wed 9/2

Due Wednesday 9/2

Things to Do6. Remind

Will use for communication throughout year If no cell phone, can do email If no cell or email – see me ASAP Follow instructions on hand out

Due Friday 8/28

Chemistry I HonorsMath Pre-TestDo your best but do NOT panic!

“Quiz” on website – preferred OR Answer on scantron (pick one up on way

out)

Due Wednesday 8/26

Human Scavenger Hunt

Look on board – see if any handouts to pick up

Seated and working on Chem Start when bell rings

Tardies Sign in on Orange Tardy Sheet on Clipboard 1st – Warning 2nd – Teacher Detention 3rd – Parent Contact 4th – Dean Referral

Entering Class

Chem Start: Start of class Collected randomly and graded Date Copy entire question Must get if absent

8/25/15 Describe what happened. Why?

Class Motto!!!!!

ExpectationsI want YOU to be successful in this class and I want to have a classroom where ALL students can be successful. What do you need to do this?

Individual contribution Class contribution

Teacher contribution

Take out a piece of loose-leaf paper

Headers for PapersName (First AND LAST)DateTitle of Assignment

Expectations/GoalsOn loose leaf paper, write the four headers and answer the following four questions (you do NOT have to copy question, but I want at LEAST 3 answers for each question): 1. Student/Class Expectations: What do you expect

from other students to make sure our class runs as smoothly as possible and everyone has chance to be successful? (behavior, effort, etc.)

2. Individual Expectations/Goals: What will YOU need to do in order to be successful in chemistry this year?

3. Chemistry Expectations: What do you hope to learn this year in Chemistry?

4. Teacher Expectations: What do you expect from Ms. Lea in order for you to be successful in chemistry class this year?

Be thoughtful and realistic.

Expectations – Part 2What is important to others? Which are most important?1. I will assign you to groups. 2. Discuss your answers to your four questions. 3. Pick your top three for each question and

write on a sticky note (Please write question number on sticky note).

4. When done, put your sticky note on appropriate poster.

Be thoughtful and realistic.

Expectations – Part 3What is important to others? Which are most important?

1. Walk around and review “sticky notes” for each question.

2. Take one sticky note and add your own personal to one of the posters.

Be thoughtful and realistic.

CHEMISTRY IDHMO ESSAY

CHEMISTRY I HONORS

Lab Safety Video