Classroom Rules
True or False:
Lab safety rules are optional if you've done the lab before.
FALSE
If you need help, what should you do?
ASK!
What classes does Mrs. Shepherd teach?
Biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, and environmental science
These are the required materials for this class.
What are: pencil and notebook?
How many planets are in our solar system?
8 (sorry Pluto)
What is one thing that can cause you to lose lab privileges?
Breaking a lab safety rule
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
This is the day Syllabi are due
What is September 3rd?
What type of rock forms from cooled magma or lava?
Igneous rock
What should you do if you make a mistake?
(ans vary)
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
When are cell phones allowed in class?
NEVER (some exceptions... discuss)
Matter is made of tiny particles called what?
Atoms
What are the 3 most important expectations in this classroom?
Be respectful, be responsible, be safe
Before asking, "What are we doing today?" what should you check?
The TV!
What college(s) did Mrs. Shepherd attend?
CC, EWU, CWU, WGU
What is my late work policy?
- Can turn in work until end of unit
- Late work may receive max score of 70%
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 am I most strict about?
Being unsafe in the lab!
This is the weighted breakdown for grades:
Daily work: 40%
Tests/Quizzes: 40%
Labs: 20%
What is the full name of DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid