Classroom Rules
What are the 3 most important expectations in this classroom?
Be respectful, be responsible, be safe
If you need help, what should you do?
ASK!
What classes does Mrs. Shepherd teach?
Biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, and environmental science
Before touching lab equipment, you should…
Wait for instructions
How many planets are in our solar system?
8 (sorry Pluto)
What should you do if you make a mistake?
(ans vary)
What should you do if you need to use the restroom.
Put phone on Mrs. Shepherd's desk and sign out (no need to ask)
Spell my last name correctly.
S-H-E-P-H-E-R-D
What should you wear during many labs?
Gloves, googles, coats
What type of rock forms from cooled magma or lava?
Igneous rock
True or False:
Lab safety rules are optional if you've done the lab before.
FALSE
Where can you find assignments if you're absent?
The bins on the bookshelf or on google classroom.
What did Mrs. Shepherd first go go college for?
Geology
If chemicals spill, what should you do?
Tell the teacher immediately.
Matter is made of tiny particles called what?
Atoms
What is one thing that can cause you to lose lab privileges?
Breaking a lab safety rule
Before asking, "What are we doing today?" what should you check?
The TV!
What college(s) did Mrs. Shepherd attend?
CC, EWU, CWU, WGU
Running in the lab is…
Never Allowed!!!!!!!! (Unless you're on fire and running to the shower..)
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What alternative assignment replaces a lab if you lose lab privileges?
Read 150 pages of the assigned book, complete a 5-page book report, and write a behavior reflection.
What should you do if you finish early?
Work on missing assignments, read, choice board, or work from another class. (note: NOT GAMES!)
What is the one thing that is guaranteed to make me crash out on you?
Being unsafe in the lab!
Why do we have lab safety rules?
To keep everyone safe.
What is the full name of DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid