Classroom Procedures
Demos
Community Norms
Classroom/DCS Tour
Fun Facts about Ms. T
100
What is the proper bathroom procedure?
Raise your hand and ask, take the pass, and sign in/out in the bathroom log
100
The food coloring allowed us to see the chemical reaction What was the purpose of the food coloring in the "Magic Milk" experiment?
The food coloring allowed us to see the chemical reaction
100
Ms. T's class is more than just a science class, it's a __________________.
community
100
Name all six 7th/8th grade teachers
Grugan, Haines, Moore, Kessler, Teune, and Tedesco
100
What is Ms. T's first name?
Katie
200
What is the signal to quiet the class down?
Holding up the peace sign
200
Why did it matter where Ms. T poked the balloon during the "Invincible Balloon" demo? 20 POINT BONUS: Where is the perfect spot on the balloon to poke the stick through?
Certain parts of the balloon are stretched too thin to poke BONUS ANSWER: The very top and the very bottom
200
What does "Be Real, Take off The Mask" mean?
Be yourself/don't pretend to be something you're not
200
What does S.W.A.G stand for?
Scientists who achieve greatness!
200
What state is Ms. T from?
New Jersey
300
What is the FIRST thing a student should do when they come back from being absent?
Check the absent wall
300
Balloons are made of molecules called _______________.
Polymers
300
What does it mean to "Share the Air" and why is it so important?
Ms. T wants everyone in this class to participate. As a community, it's important to let everyone speak.
300
Where do you hand in makeup work in Ms. T's room?
In the 7th/8th grade makeup work baskets on her desk
300
What country did Ms. T visit two years ago?
Nicaragua
400
What does Ms. T make you do if during a lunch detention?
Sit at the reflection desk/ Write a letter home and get it signed
400
What does "hydrophilic" mean?
Water-loving
400
Why is it important to own your education?
You are responsible for your education and your future- you have to take responsibility for it!
400
What are the codes to the 2nd and 3rd floor?
2nd: 2-4-1 3rd: 2 and 4, then
400
How many siblings does Ms. T have? 100 POINT BONUS: Name the sibling(s)!
One BONUS ANSWER: Frankie
500
Choose a member of your team to close their eyes and list the 3 classroom procedures
1. Raise your hand 2. Be professional 3. Ask questions
500
Why did the water suck up into the vase during the "Candle and Water" demo?
Putting a vase over a lit candle creates a vacuum- the lack of oxygen lowers the air pressure, causing the water to rush inside
500
What is the difference between "Taking responsibility for what you say and how you say it" and "Acting with purity of motive"?
"Taking responsibility for what you say and how you say it" means to stand strong behind your opinions and take responsibility for your words. Own what you say. "Acting with purity of motive" means always coming from a genuine place. Before you speak and act, it's important to make sure you are being genuine and real.
500
What are the 7th and 8th Grade S.W.A.G. walls going to be used for?
To track our progress throughout the year
500
How did Ms. T's parents meet?
They were in a band together