Sci Class Expectations
How to Survive Middle School 101
How to Ace this Class
Evolution Review
Mr. Maher Trivia
100
This is a scientifically created and proven system to increase retain (remember) content through ACTIVE note taking.
CORNELL NOTES
100
True or False... It is easier and it takes less time and effort to stay on top of work rather than waiting near the end of the quarter to get everything done at once
True... you will also be more likely to be successful with this logic.
100
100 points for each way you earn an Engagement Dollar? (Hint: You earn $5 a day)
1. Be in your seat BEFORE the bell rings
2. Do Now/Random Reporter
3. Participate as needed
4. $uper $quad Dollar
5. Clean up (nothing left behind on desk)
100
This is a natural law or process that selects the traits that FIT best for a certain environment.
Natural Selection or Survival of the Fittest
100
Mr. Maher's daughter and my greatest distraction
Izzy
200
These are two types of data we collect when making observations or conducting investigations.
QUALITATIVE (characteristics) and QUANTITATIVE (numbers)
200
Random Animal Fact Challenge!!!!
Give me a fact about any animal that I did not know before.
Answers may vary but few will earn points :)
200
What task would be the most beneficial to complete every level?
Lecture Cornell Notes (They give you 15*s, it is a cheat code for the Boss Battle, and you'll learn better)
200
This is evidence of evolution...
Answers may vary, but... embryology, fossils, DNA, homologous structures, etc
200
What is Mr. Maher's brother afraid of?
Spiders and so much more :)
300
This is a reason why models are essential in science and engineering.
Answers may vary
300
At least one way to be COVID safe at school...
- Wear a mask
- Wash hands/Sanitize
- Get you vaccine
- Stay home when you are sick
300
What do you do if you are falling behind or know you may have some issues in the upcoming days?
1. Tell Mr. Maher ASAP
2. Meeting with Mr. Maher
3. Do that work
300
What two ways do we date fossils and objects?
Relative Dating and Absolute Dating
300
What career does Mr. Maher's partner have?
A nurse at UCSF... I am very proud of her!
400
This is a process used to build new prototypes or new ideas in order to solve a problem.
The engineering design process
400
Who sets the culture and the standards for student behavior at CMS?
The 8th graders
400
How many STARs (*s) do you USUALLY need to earn each level to score 100% on CLASSWORK?
50*s
400
How is DNA used in evolution?
Answers may vary, but... Passing on DNA to the next generation is the ultimate goal to wild life. This process of DNA reproduction and mutations cause variations within a species.
400
How many years has Mr. Maher been teaching? Bonus: How many years has he taught at CMS?
11th year teaching... 6th year at CMS
500
Science is...
Answers will vary, but... "A process to discover natural emergent truths"
500
These are the two skills that Mr. Maher feels will be the most vital for success in High School.
Communication (self advocacy) and Self Discipline (setting goals and schedules and meeting your deadlines)
500
How do you like to earn your 50*s?
Answers may vary
ex. Lecture Cornell Notes (15) + Level Lab (10) + 2 YouTube Reflections (25) = 50*s
500
Using the principles of Evolution, how can similar traits appear in different parts of the world and/or different moments of time?
Convergent evolution... If life lives in similar environments (even if it is in a different location or time) then similar traits will allow life to be successful.
500
What true and interesting thing do you know about Mr. Maher?
Answers may vary