2. Catalyst – January 6(2), 2010 Remember, complete this immediately and silently. What are Ms. Stroh’s 3 Class Expectations?

3. Today’s Agenda Catalyst Survey Responses Why Chemistry? More Procedures Demo Personal Motto Exit Question

4. Today’s Objectives SWBAT understand their classmates and themselves. SWBAT describe why Chemistry is important. SWBAT describe basic classroom procedures.

5. Survey Responses Sticker Talk – let the stickers do the talking Use your responses to survey questions…  4, 5, 16, 17, 18, and 19 Place stickers on the posters around the room showing your “YES” or “NO” answer to each question After you’re done sticking, walk around to see your classmates responses! Any similarities between yourself and the class?

6. What is Chemistry? Chemistry is the study of matter, their properties, and reactions! Scientists have studied and figured out things for hundreds of years.

7. Glo-sticks

8. Prescription Drugs

9. The Chemistry of Recycling

10. Pheromones

11. Nuclear Power

12. So Why Do We Care? Chemistry is cool! Chemistry is on the GEE (Graduate Exit Exam), which you need to pass to graduate high school Chemistry is required for TOPS Want money?  The more education you get, the more money you earn. On average, college graduates earn $22,000 more than high-school graduates, every year.

13. Makin Money is Niiiiice!

15. DEMO TIME!

16. Remember! Louisiana is… in the nation for student achievement in math and science tests 45 th 49 th in the nation for student success (admission into college)

17. Big Goal To D-O-M-I-N-A-T-E! Class average of 85% or higher mastery for all Louisiana Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) All students will be able to ask questions, investigate, and analyze data effectively.

18. More Procedures Turning in assignments (Group Folders) Electronic devices Restroom Sharpening (dead right now) and borrowing pencils Absences/Make-up work  Where to find it  When it’s due Early finishers Don’t forget!  Entering and exiting classroom  Weekly Worksheets

19. Absences/Make-Up Work If you were absent yesterday… GGo over to the front lab bench FFind the “This Week” container FFind the “Monday” folder TTake one copy of each handout from the folder RRed Weekly Worksheet folder on cabinet Make-up work MUST be turned by the end of the week you come back to school. No late assignments accepted!

20. Early Finishers If you ever finish ALL your work early… GGo over to the Absences/Honors station FFind the “Early Finishers” bin TTake out this extension work, and work on it! Every item of extension work you complete is worth extra credit points.

21. Syllabus – Materials 2” binder with 6 sections  Syllabus and Chemistry Resumes  Weekly Worksheets  Notes  Assignments  Labs and Demos  Tests, Quizzes, Projects

22. Negative Consequences 1.Verbal warning 2.Lunch detention 3.After-school detention 4.Referral

23. Positive Consequences Praise and love from Ms. Stroh Team Points – Group of the Week! Class points – Class Reward Time Positive phone calls home

24. Big Goal To D-O-M-I-N-A-T-E! Class average of 85% or higher mastery for all Louisiana Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) All students will be able to ask questions, investigate, and analyze data effectively.

25. Personal Motto On your Post-It, write a motto that you want to live by Make your personal motto relevant to this class

26. The Achievement Gap Article: Homework Reading Time Please quietly read the article. You may begin answering the questions. If you finish the assignment before leaving class (WITH ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED), please leave it in your group folder.

27. Exit Question 1.How does a group become Group of the Week? What is the reward? 2.After looking at student survey data, do you feel like you have similarities with your classmates? 3.What is your personal motto?