Science Routines
Classroom Routines
Ms. Carroll Facts
OSE Routines
Syllabus
100

Where are our notebooks kept?

In our class bin. Our color will be _______.
100

When should I be in class?

When/before the bell rings.

100

What is Ms. Carroll's favorite subject?

Science

100
At the beginning of every unit, we make an initial model. What is a model? What does it show?

A model shows your science thinking. It explains HOW and WHY something works, not just what is happening. 

100

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.

200

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....

200

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.

200

What is Ms. Carroll's favorite food?

Nachos

200

Give an example of a testable question. 

...

200

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.

300
How do I ask to go to the bathroom? 

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!

300

Where are the gluesticks/pencils/recording sheets for the day?

In our caddies! 8th grade caddies are purple!
300

What is Ms. Carroll's favorite sport?

Baseball

300

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. 

300

If you complete an assignment on Jan 8th, what quarter is that in?

Q2

400

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!

400

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!

400

How long has Ms. Carroll been a teacher?

13 years

400
The __________ ______________ Board keeps track of all the questions we have during a unit and the things we want to investigate.



BONUS: What types of questions go on this board? Explain. 

Driving Question Board




TESTABLE Questions!! Questions that we can design experiments for!

400

Which competency is counted the most in your grade?

Scientific Investigations and Modeling are both worth 20%.

500

How many minutes can you spend in chillville?

3-5 unless its an emergency and you've checked in with Ms. Carroll

500

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)

500

What is Ms. Carroll's cat's name?

Belle

500

Make a observation and an inference about something in the room.

....

500

What does a NOT YET mean on an assignment?

Under 70- need to redo it/fix it!

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