Unit 1 Workbook Sign Out

Warm up (3 minutes)

1. The Unit 1 Workbook is entitled “The Structure and Function of Life.” Write down at least 3 specific things you think we will learn about in this unit.

This stopwatch is timing how long it takes you to get ready. It will stop after everyone - has today’s work - is sitting in their assigned seat - has given 3 seconds of silence.

Your class will gain points based on how quickly this happens.

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Topic 1.1

Course Introduction

& Expectations

Today’s Plan: 1. Warm Up & Review (5 min)

2. Syllabus Scavenger Hunt (30

min)

3. Science Mystery Bags (20 min)

4. Exit Slip (5 min)

Today’s Objective:

Understand expectations in LE,

course structure, and grading

policy.

FOCUS QUESTIONS: What will I do in Living

Environment this year?

Today’s Plan: 1. Warm Up & Review (7 min)

2. Course Expectations

3. Science Mystery Bags

4. Exit Slip (5 min)

1. Be prepared for class.

2. Be respectful to yourself, others,

and the classroom environment.

3. “Be present”.

1. Be prepared for class

• Always bring a pen or pencil.

• Arrive on time for class! Lateness affects your attendance & participation grade.

• DO NOT LOSE you Unit 1 Workbook.

2. Be respectful of yourself, others, and the classroom environment

• Use appropriate and respectful language.

• During class instruction, do not speak over the teacher or other students = “1 mic”

• Use lab supplies appropriately.

3. “Be present”

• Come to class ready to focus on Living Environment.

• Take homework and study time seriously.

• This is your education- take responsibility for it!

Today’s Plan: 1. Warm Up & Review (7 min)

2. Course Expectations

3. Science Mystery Bags

4. Exit Slip (5 min)

Ladder of Consequences:

1. Verbal reminder/warning 2. Loss of classwork points/Seat change 3. Hallway reflection/conference with teacher 4. Skedula anectdotal, Advisor contact, parent contact, teacher mediation before returning to class.

Today’s Plan: 1. Warm Up & Review (7 min)

2. Course Expectations

3. Science Mystery Bags

4. Exit Slip (5 min)

Syllabus Scavenger Hunt: Complete the scavenger hunt with a partner. Be prepared to share your responses with the class.

Today’s Plan: 1. Warm Up & Review (7 min)

2. Course Expectations

3. Science Mystery Bags

4. Exit Slip (5 min) With a partner, take one bag. Each bag contains a mystery object.

Today’s Plan: 1. Warm Up & Review (7 min)

2. Course Expectations

3. Science Mystery Bags

4. Exit Slip (5 min) 1-2: Make a hypothesis about what is in your bag based only on what you can observe WITHOUT OPENING the bag.

Today’s Plan: 1. Warm Up & Review (7 min)

2. Course Expectations

3. Science Mystery Bags

4. Exit Slip (5 min) 3-4: Make a hypothesis about what is in your bag based on what you can observe BY REACHING INTO THE BAG WITHOUT LOOKING

Today’s Plan: 1. Warm Up & Review (7 min)

2. Course Expectations

3. Science Mystery Bags

4. Exit Slip (5 min) Look inside your bag. Was your hypothesis correct?

6. How does this activity relate to what you know about science and the scientific method?

Living Environment: Nature’s Sustainable Design

• Lab Safety Contracts are due Thursday! This is your first homework assignment of the year.

• Bring in a penny tomorrow.

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Announcements

Fill in your first homework due date in your Unit 1 Packet!

Sept. 15

Exit Slip (5 minutes)

1. What is your first homework assignment? When is it due?

2. How many lab hours do you need to take the LE Regents?