Science Routines
Where are our notebooks kept?
When should I be in class?
When/before the bell rings.
What is Ms. Carroll's favorite subject?
Science
A model shows your science thinking. It explains HOW and WHY something works, not just what is happening.
What happens if I miss an assignment?
All missing assignments will be marked in Jumprope as missing. It is your responsibility to check in with me to make up the assignment before the term ends.
How will Ms. Carroll get our attention if we need to be silent? What should we do if we hear/see this signal?
If you can hear my voice...
clapping pattern
Everyone back in their seat and ready to share in 5, 4, 3....
What happens if I need water?
Water signal.
Try to get water during bathroom trip if you can.
Bring a water bottle if you can.
What is Ms. Carroll's favorite food?
Nachos
Give an example of a testable question.
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What is the HOWL grade?
This competency is a non-academic competency that encompasses the do-now, participation and collegiality, turning in work on time, being prepared for class, and completing homework.
How many people can be out at one time?
How many minutes should I take?
bathroom signal if Ms. Carroll is talking; 1 person at a time; 5 minutes or less!
Where are the gluesticks/pencils/recording sheets for the day?
What is Ms. Carroll's favorite sport?
Baseball
What is a science circle? Why do we use them?
We move all of our seats to the back so we can sit in circle and come to consensus about what we learned. We use this space to share our ideas, build on eachother's ideas, and explain our evidence. We use it to make models, create driving question boards, and analyze data.
If you complete an assignment on Jan 8th, what quarter is that in?
Q2
What is the snack policy in our classroom?
Food that fuels your body!
Distraction and mess free!
Not safe if we are doing a lab!
What happens if I'm late to class?
More than 10- See you for community conference to make up work!
Happen often- see you for community conference to make a plan!
How long has Ms. Carroll been a teacher?
13 years
BONUS: What types of questions go on this board? Explain.
Driving Question Board
TESTABLE Questions!! Questions that we can design experiments for!
Which competency is counted the most in your grade?
Scientific Investigations and Modeling are both worth 20%.
How many minutes can you spend in chillville?
3-5 unless its an emergency and you've checked in with Ms. Carroll
What happens if we need to problem solve or if I'm struggling to get work done or meet our classroom norms?
Community Conference (formally known as Restorative Block)
What is Ms. Carroll's cat's name?
Belle
Make a observation and an inference about something in the room.
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What does a NOT YET mean on an assignment?
Under 70- need to redo it/fix it!