Entering/Leaving
What is the first thing you should do when entering the classroom?
Any of the following:
*Turn in Homework
*Say hi to Ms. Pedersen
*Sit down quickly and put your backpack on the back of your chair
Where do you find your math books?
On the shelf by the door
How do you know which center to be on?
Will we do experiments?
Yes! Some of them will be simple, some of them more complicated.
Do we take laptops home?
No, they get tucked into their little computer beds at the end of the day.
What do you do if you need to go to the bathroom?
*Use the "R" sign and wait for Ms. Pedersen
Can you use a calculator?
Sometimes I will have us take out calculators for math lessons. I still want you to be able to do the 4 basic math skills on your own, so it won't be all the time.
What if I can't finish all 4 stations in one day?
That's okay, we only have time for 2!
Will we blow anything up?!
Sorry, no. My first job is to keep you safe!
Are we using Prodigy this year?
I'll set it up for some use later, but we're doing mostly hands on work.
When can I go to the bathroom?
*When you hold up the "R" sign and Ms. Pedersen locks eyes with you and nods, you may go.
*The only times I won't send you is if there is someone else out or if I am in the middle of teaching you something.
Will you use any fancy tools?
Sometimes you will use a protractor, compass, ruler, or calculator.
What if I don't finish my station for that day?
You've got homework 😊
Are we doing a Science Fair again this year?
Yes! I also still have your project titles from last year, so we'll pick new ones this time.
What are we going to do in Computers class?
We'll start with some basic typing practice to help you type faster and with more accuracy. Eventually, we'll work with using Google Docs, Spreadsheets, and Slides.
How does Ms. Pedersen know if you're ready to go to the next class?
*Put all your things away in your backpack and stand quietly behind your pushed in chair
Why do we have math AND center time?
Middle school math is hard, and a lot of students struggle with it. I want to put more time towards it to help you better.
(Plus, since I'm pregnant, I can't stay after school for tutoring this year because I have a lot of doctor's appointments.)
Is this for a grade?
Yes! I use all your work for some sort of grade: Classwork, Quiz, Test, Participation. I'm not a fan of busy work.
Why do we use a graphing notebook?
It helps when making charts and setting up your page more neatly.
Can I go on Youtube/Pinterest/Instagram/Fortnite/Amazon Shopping/etc?
Dude. Don't get us all in trouble. Save it for home.
What do you need to do if you are going to the bathroom or on an errand for Ms. Pedersen?
Move your magnet for Ms. Pedersen's goldfish brain
What kind of math are we learning?
7th:Ratios/Proportions, Fraction Operations, Algebraic Equations and Expression, Surface Area, Volume, Statistics/Probability
8th: Rational/Irrational Numbers, Exponents/Radicals, Proportional Relationships, Slope, Pythagorean Theorem, Volume, Functions
What if I get distracted and forget to do... any of it.
You have A LOT of homework, my friend. You have about a week before I put a zero in the gradebook for it. You can make it up, but it's going to be a lot to make up. Stay on it! Make your life easier.
What kind of science are we learning?
7th: Cells, Physics, Matter Cycles, Rock Layers, Weather, Electromagnetism
8th: Genetics, Periodic Table of Elements, Atoms, Energy Transfers, Human Impacts on the Earth
Will we do coding or anything extra and fun?
Hopefully! Remember- I am her only until November so I can only fit so much into what I can do. Maybe your next teacher will!