This week in science...

We have started studying lab safety and exploring lab equipment.  We are moving into metrics and the scientific method, and soon we'll be studying about rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle!

Here are a few pictures from our equipment exploration, where students practiced inquiry skills and discovered the names and uses of seven lab tools.

Pretest

Today and tomorrow we have a block schedule.  Students are completing the pretest.  Different classes are currently in different places, but hopefully all will have notebooks set up by the end of the week, as well as had an introductory experience with lab safety and lab equipment!

Syllabus

Click HERE if you would like to see the syllabus.  It will be going home later this week.

What is YOUR life in science?

Today I welcomed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th periods to science!  We talked a LOT about procedures (like SLANT, Do Nows, and using just a dabba dabba glue!) and got our first assignment.  Students are to create a time line about their own lives relating to science.  I have requested 10 events with 10 captions - all in complete sentences - but this is a BARE MINIMUM.

Keep in mind that champions go above and beyond the minimum, and to expect an A, extra effort is required.  Students were each given a piece of paper to use to complete this, but other forms are acceptable as well, as long as it is not smaller.  I made it very clear to the students that I am going to push them to be their VERY BEST this year and that I know they are all capable!

The assignment should be colorful and engaging.  I can't wait to see what the students produce.

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First Day!

What a great day!  My homeroom is without a doubt the VERY BEST at RMS this year!  I have a fabulous batch of excited students.  While going over the student handbook wasn't exactly exciting, my students all made sure to TRACK and get through it!  Way to go!  So proud of you guys already!

We ended our day with a little classmate bingo game - and I found it online here.  I went under "people bingo" and chose the "student search" assignment - I modified it, but only slightly.  We had a great time!  I also played the song "She blinded me with science" while we mingled... which I downloaded from iTunes while getting ready for school!

Enjoy some pictures from day one!

PEPPERS!