Class Norms
What type of technology is NEVER allowed in class without specific teacher permission?
Cell phone!
What do you do if you break glass in the lab?
Tell the teacher!
Where do you look to see your current grade in class?
Skyward
True or False: The point of a scientist circle is to advance our collective understanding through discussion
True
True or False: Science is always changing as we make new discoveries
TRUE!
Who should we be respectful toward in class?
EVERYBODY
True or false: It's ok to eat in the lab.
FALSE
Which category counts the most toward your overall grade: professionalism, formative (daily work), or summative (tests)?
Summative grades
When is it ok to interrupt others during scientist circle?
NEVER
What does it mean to observe something (in science)?
List all three supplies you need in class every single day.
Science journal, pencil, charged Chromebook
True or false: It's ok to mess around ("horseplay") and push each other in class.
FALSE.
What do you have to do to earn honors credit in this course?
Complete every 4.0 opportunity
True or False: Teachers should do most of the talking during scientist circle.
False
What is the purpose of a Driving Question Board?
To help us keep track of our science questions and what we learn as we answer our questions
When is it ok to talk to the person next to you in class?
Before class, after class, or when the teacher gives specific permission
How should you complete an experiment?
Following the directions in order
Who is responsible for making up missed work when you're absent?
YOU ARE! (students are)
What do you HAVE to do in order to have a turn to speak during scientist circle?
Raise your hand
If I observe an object and write down what it looks like, is this a qualitative or quantitative observation?
qualitative
Who makes you a new notebook if you lose yours?
YOU DO
What should you do when you finish an experiment?
Put things away and clean up according to instructions
What must you complete before you retake a test?
Learning For Mistakes
What do you do if you disagree with somebody during scientist circle?
Raise your hand and calmly present your thoughts
If I measure the weight of an object in a lab and get 500 grams, is this a qualitative or quantitative observation?
quantitative