Syllabus
What materials will you need with you in this class?
iPad and pen/pencil
What is the best way to contact your teacher?
What should you do if you notice damaged equipment or unsafe conditions in the lab?
Tell the teacher
What is the main goal of science?
Investigating and understanding nature
Assessments will account for ______% of your grade?
50%
Whats one of the things you should do when you get to class?
phone in bin
get group folder
start warm-up
When should you report accidents or injuries in the lab?
Immediately
What type of data is obtained through numerical measurements?
quantitative data
What should you do if you are absent?
Talk to teacher and check schoology
What are TWO rules of the classroom?
No eating or drinking
No cellphones
Follow all safety guidelines
Maintain a respectful environment
Describe the proper technique for smelling chemicals in the lab.
waft smell towards you
What are constants in an experiment?
the conditions kept the same for both groups
Explain the late work policy.
10% grade reduction for each week late, up to 50% max reduction
What do you need to do before leaving class?
clean up area
put supplies away
put away folder
hang lab stools
What is the correct action if a chemical splashes on your skin or in your eyes?
Rinse thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes
In a controlled experiment, what is the independent variable?
the thing you are changing
How long do you have after test grades are posted to IC to complete test corrections?
2 weeks after grades are posted to IC
When you don't understand things what should you do?
Ask questions
What should you do before starting any experiment?
Read all instructions, check equipment for damage, and put on proper PPE.
In a controlled experiment, what is the dependent variable?
the result of the change