Expectations
Rob comes to class for first block where there is a daily computer warm up question. What needs to be ready at the start of class?
Laptop charged. Laptop open and signed in. Ready to start the warm up when asked.
Where can I clean a piece of lab equipment.
The sink on the side of the room with the large whiteboard.
Who was the first to propose the geocentric model of the solar system?
Nicolaus Copernicus
What is the closest star to the Earth other than the Sun?
Who is the greatest Olympic athlete of all time?
I'm not sure, Kellen who is it?
We are about to start a lab in class. What would be not ideal to do at this time?
Use the restroom.
Ron was assigned homework on Wednesday that is due Friday. He planned to work on it during study hall on Thursday but he lost the assignment. What could he do?
He could come before class or during passing time to retrieve a copy. He could ask his study hall teacher if he can get one. He could also log onto Classroom and complete his assignment on a separate piece of paper as long as it is clear and labeled properly.
In 1953, which two scientists proposed the double-helix structure of DNA?
(triple points if you can name the woman who "photographed" DNA)
James Watson and Francis Crick
Rosalind Franklin
What is the official animal of scotland
Unicorn
What year did the titanic sink?
1912
Alex is beefing with George. George puts his assessment into the wrong folder. Alex notices it. What expectation did he break?
Alex was not honorable.
I need some graph paper for a graphing assignment. I don't have any in my notebook. Where can I find some?
In the supply container.
Who developed and tested the polio vaccine on themself?
Jonas Salk
What muscle is the strongest muscle in the human body?
The heart
Which planet in our solar system has the longest day?
Venus! 243 Earth days which is longer than its year (224.7 Earth days)
Joe notices Hailey always checks her phone at 11:00 o'clock every day. Joe knows about the no phone rule. What should Joe do?
Joe shouldn't call attention to this. There might be medically approved reasons why Hailey needs to check her phone. It would not be honorable to call attention to someone unnecessarily. Maybe ask Hailey politely or talk to the teacher?
Jess likes to have a cup of tea in her first class. She's responsible and cleans her mug when she is done. Which sink should she use?
The sink near the projector.
Which 20th-century astronomer proved that the universe is expanding, leading to the Big Bang theory?
Edwin Hubble
What scale is used to measure earthquakes?
Richter scale
Vicky raises her hand to answer a class question. George does not and shouts out the answer. Why is this wrong?
Don't interrupt people! Vicky was respectful to her peers. George deprived his peers of time to think about the question. It is not honorable to deprive people of a chance to learn too.
Where is the bathroom pass for the class?
There isn't one. Ask Mr. Duddy to use the restroom at appropriate times.
Dmitri Mendeleev is credited with creating the first version of what scientific tool in 1869?
The periodic table of elements.
What is the rarest blood type among humans?
Type AB