1. Welcome to 7 th grade science! Please answer the following question on your 5 minute check paper you received when you entered the room, do not copy the question! How many words can an average pencil write? 30,000 Words

2. Ticket redemption (1) Hand work in late without reduced credit (2) Bathroom pass (2) Purchase a pen or pencil (5) Purchase the job of “Mini Me” for the week (2) Get a drink of water (2) Purchase a treat (2) Be “Mini Me” IF “Mini Me” is absent

3. Hint write your name on the back of your ticket so that nobody else tries to use it.

4. Fill in student information sheet when I am taking attendance it is due Wednesday!

5. Welcome to Earth Science! https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=T20RT0GgOB4https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=T20RT0GgOB4

6. How to come into class… 1.Come in quietly. 2.On the first day of the school week Pick up a 5 minute check sheet. 3.Sit down. 4.Take out any materials you need for class. 5.Open planner, write the daily objective and practice 6.Do your 5 minute check. 7.When finished study your notes/sit quietly 8.During the beginning of class there is no talking.

7. Tomorrow we are going to make our seating chart. Wherever you sit tomorrow will be your assigned seat unless you misbehave and then I have to make a seating chart. So if you need to be up close to see make sure you put yourself there tomorrow.

8. Supply List – Have items here next Tuesday 9/1 or sooner 1inch 3 ring binder used ONLY for science 1 package of lined paper placed inside the binder 3 hole folder placed inside the binder Either a pencil case or zip lock bag 3 hole punched with the following supplies: –2 sharpened pencils or mechanical pencils (bring extra lead) –Blue or black pen –Color highlighter –Glue stick –Box of colored pencils or markers –Small ruler Sandwich size/Quart zip lock bag hole punched in binder to collect tickets Optional items: –a box of tissues

9. BYOD I am a BYOD teacher, meaning that come the middle of September we will be using our devices in here. I will give you a lot more information about this when we get closer.

10. All about Mrs. Hunt

11. My Children

13. My Dog

14. My Past

15. I graduated High School in 1997

16. I graduated Rutgers University in 2002 with a B.A. in Psychology

17. I graduated Sierra Nevada College with my Masters in the Arts of Teaching in 2006

18. My first teaching position was at Burkholder Middle School as a 6 th grade math teacher in 2003 Then from 2004-2012 I lived in Pahrump Nv and I taught there for 8 years! (LA, Math, Science) In 2012 I tried out 4 th grade and HATED it!!! So… Last year I returned to Burkholder and this is my 12 th year teaching!!!

19. 3 lies and a truth 1.A friend of mine won a gold medal in the Olympics. 2.I enjoy swimming with dolphins. 3.I am scared to go scuba diving. 4.I have royal blood flowing through me.

20. I enjoy swimming with dolphins

21. Would anyone like to introduce themselves and tell us what you did this summer?

22. Day 2

23. Welcome to 7 th grade science! Please answer the following question on your 5 minute check paper you received when you entered the room, do not copy the question! In what year was the cell phone invented? Hint: The telephone was invented in 1876 and the cell phone was invented 103 years later?

24. Let’s check to make sure we are doing our 5 minute checks correctly. 1. Check the dates and make sure you are filling them in. 2. Make sure you are labeling your answers or writing your answers in complete sentences.

25. Anyone absent yesterday? Student information sheet Supply List

26. Collect student information sheet

27. Let’s review from yesterday

28. How to come into class… 1.Come in quietly. 2.On the first day of the school week Pick up a 5 minute check sheet. 3.Sit down. 4.Take out any materials you need for class. 5.Open planner, write the daily objective and practice 6.Do your 5 minute check. 7.When finished study your notes/sit quietly 8.During the beginning of class there is no talking.

29. Supply List – Have items here next Tuesday 9/1 or sooner 1inch 3 ring binder used ONLY for science 1 package of lined paper placed inside the binder 3 hole folder placed inside the binder Either a pencil case or zip lock bag 3 hole punched with the following supplies: –2 sharpened pencils or mechanical pencils (bring extra lead) –Blue or black pen –Color highlighter –Glue stick –Box of colored pencils or markers –Small ruler Sandwich size/Quart zip lock bag hole punched in binder to collect tickets Optional items: –a box of tissues

30. Seating Chart Where you are sitting today is going to be your assigned seat unless you give me reason to make the seating chart myself

31. Now it is time for me to know a little about all of you!

32. Lab Coat Activity Back of the Lab Coat –Write 5 quotes, song titles/lyrics or movie/TV characters that represent you. –Write a list of your 5 most unique characteristics. Front of the Lab Coat –If you are a girl, color the pocket pink. –If you are a boy, color the pocket blue. –Above the pocket, write your full name. –color the coat in at least 2 complementary colors.

33. DAY 3

34. Welcome to 7 th grade science! Please answer the following question on your 5 minute check paper you received when you entered the room, do not copy the question! How many people played in the largest game of musical chairs? Hint: After 6,865 people were out of the game, 1,373 people were still playing.

35. Student Information Sheets If you did not hand in your student information sheet yesterday it is late today. You need to put it into the late basket –90% with no ticket –100% with a ticket

36. Collect Lab Coats You have until Friday to turn in otherwise it is late

37. Today we are going to read through the course expectations

38. What will we learn in 7 th grade? –Earth and Space science systems. This one-year course for seventh-grade scholars focuses on understanding Earth and Space science systems. Students will use scientific processes, protocols, and tools, including inquiry, to build understanding of Earth’s structure and place in the Solar System, atmospheric processes, and composition of matter. Critical thinking, collaboration, accuracy, and communication skills will be practiced as scholars extend their scientific literacy. This course is required for seventh-grade students.

39. Assessments Include –Daily monitoring of progress –Tests/Quizzes –Projects –End of Semester Exams

40. Outline and Pacing of course 1 st Quarter2 nd Quarter3 rd Quarter4 th Quarter Science Processes Safety Plate Tectonics Rocks, Minerals, and Soil Water CycleMeteorology Constructive & Destructive Forces FossilsAtmosphereAstronomy

41. Course Goals To increase scientific literacy and content knowledge of Earth and space systems. To develop abilities and understanding needed to safely engage in structured and original scientific inquiry. To experience the nature of scientific endeavors. To understand the nature and properties of matter. To describe how living things, Earth, solar system and universe are composed of matter. To describe electric and magnetic properties of matter in Earth systems. To use scientific evidence to explore the nature of change over time. To explain the observed and predictable patterns which occur in the Universe. To describe the nature and characteristics of waves in Earth and space systems. To understand how catastrophic events on Earth are representative of energy transformations. To develop a view of Earth as a dynamic system involving the flow of matter and energy in cyclical processes. To describe the composition, properties, and processes of the atmosphere. To describe the characteristics of the Solar System and its influences on Earth. To develop awareness of career opportunities in science and related educational requirements.

42. Ready by Exit! As a class, we will be working towards two big goals: We will work toward mastery of 7 th grade science standards. We will work hard to demonstrate academic growth and get you ready for 8 th grade.

43. Hours of Availability Students may schedule time for assistance with science coursework before or after school on Monday through Friday. Contact is best made via email from parents and/or guardians or you may call the school at 799-8080 extension 4707 Please leave a preferred method and time of contact, as well as a short message explaining your reason for contact. I will respond within 24 hours. Additionally, please check Infinite Campus for further information and updates regarding coursework and student progress. Email and phone contacts are available for all teachers on the school website at www.burkholderms.org.

44. Class Expectations To get the most out of this class you must be willing to step up to every challenge, try your best, ask questions, participate in class discussions, and always reflect on your learning. Therefore it is expected that all members of this class follow our school code of conduct (PROWL) and class procedures to ensure an efficient and productive learning environment. Additionally, it is imperative that every scholar comes to class prepared with necessary materials, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn. A CITIZENSHIP grade will be distributed each quarter and will be determined according to Burkholder’s Citizenship Rubric located in this handout and on the school website.

45. Attendance/Failing Grades/Retention Enforcement Attending school on a regular basis is vital to academic success. Students who miss more than 10 unapproved absences in any course during a semester (18 weeks) shall receive a failing semester grade for that course. An approved absence, as defined, is an unavoidable absence caused by illness, court appearances, religious holidays, and an emergency outside the control of student or student’s family, or a prearranged absence (not exceeding 10 in a school year).

46. Infinite Campus The Infinite Campus web/phone-based applications allow parents to examine up-to- date information about their child’s grades, attendance, school announcements, academic planning for high school, and more. To access Infinite Campus, you must receive your login ID and password from your student’s school. If you have students in various schools, you have to visit only one of the schools to receive your login information to access information about any of your children's information. All students are expected to monitor their progress on a weekly/daily basis by logging into Infinite Campus at campus.ccsd.net and check for missing work, academic planning, messages and more.

47. Evaluation and Grading Policy Summative Assessments = 70% Formative Assessments = 30% Final exams are weighted at 20%

48. Re-Do Policy At Burkholder Middle School not only are students allowed to re-do assignments and tests for full credit; it is mandatory that students strive for mastery/proficiency of all content taught by continuing to improve over time. Always—“at teacher discretion” It must be within reason. Students must give a sincere effort. Parent signature is required on original assignment/test. Must keep original (and all additional) copies of the assignment/test/together. Submit a plan of study (ACTION PLAN) that will enable student to improve performance. Identify a day by which time it will be accomplished or the grade will be permanent. Teacher reserves the right to give alternative version of assignment/test. Teacher reserves the right to deny the option for re-do. No re-do’s the last week of the grading period.

49. Make-Up Work CCSD Regulation: Teachers shall provide an opportunity for a student to make-up missed work due to any absence, and students shall be held accountable for the work. When a student is absent, however, the educational experiences lost during that absence might be irretrievable because instruction and interaction in the instructional setting cannot be duplicated through makeup work. The student will have three (3) days in which to contact the teacher to complete make-up work.

50. Make-up Procedures After any absence, a secondary student is required to initiate contact with his teacher(s) to obtain appropriate make-up work within three (3) school days immediately following the absence. Once contact has been made with the teacher(s), specific make- up work must be completed and returned to the teacher(s) within a reasonable length of time, to be determined by the teacher and communicated to the student/parent or legal guardian. The make-up work must be returned to the teacher(s) by the specified due date if it is to be acknowledged. Students shall be allowed a minimum of (3) three days to complete make-up work.

51. Behavioral Expectations You are expected to review and abide by the PROWL Code of Conduct, school policies, and district policies contained in the Parent/Student handbook/planner. P Be Prepared! R Be Respectful! O Be Orderly! W Do Whatever It Takes! L Learn All You Can!

52. ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS Tardies (1/2 hour tardy equals 1 absence) A STUDENT IS CONSIDERED TARDY WHEN NOT INSIDE THE CLASSROOM WHEN THE BELL RINGS. Please review the Tardy Policy in the Parent/Student Planner on page 7. Food, drink, gum, candy, etc. are not allowed in class.

53. Student Planners Student planners are required material for every class. Teachers will require students to enter student learning objective, homework or projects and assessment information on a daily basis. Parents are encouraged to check these planners to monitor students’ work, to assist teachers in promoting organizational skills, and to help academic achievement. Planners also contain important dates, schedules and school phone numbers. All students will be given a planner upon enrollment after student fees are collected.

54. Materials The CCSD provides necessary supplies for all students in order to meet their educational needs. However, we know that sometimes parents choose to buy school supplies for their child. Should you decide to do this, the following are items that I would recommend for this class. These are suggested items and are not mandatory. Please contact the school counselor if assistance is needed with obtaining school supplies at any time. At Burkholder, our caring staff are committed to ensure the success of every student. A 3 ring binder for notes and handouts Loose leaf paper 2 sharpened pencils or mechanical pencils (bring extra lead) with an eraser Blue or black pen Color highlighter, and glue stick. Suggested Supplies: calculator, colored pencils, and a small ruler.

55. Parent Resources All notes can be found on my website http://my.ccsd.net Search for: Nicole Hunt WeatherBug http://www.weatherbug.com no user ID or password necessary http://www.weatherbug.com www.burkholderms.org

56. Other important information for Mrs. Hunt’s Class

57. Bathroom Use must use 2 tickets to ask to use the bathroom. You cannot use the bathroom during a lecture. If we are working on an activity or seat work, raise your hand with your tickets in hand. Sign out in the back of the room. You have four minutes to use the bathroom.

58. Sharpening Pencils If you need to sharpen your pencil, hold up your pencil. If I nod or say yes, go to the sharpener. At the sharpener, even though it is tempting, do not talk. Quickly & quietly go back to your seat. It is not a social tour.

59. BE RESPONSIBLE Do all your class work and turn it in on time. If you are absent, be sure to check the what you missed, and complete any assignments by the timeline given.

60. BE ORGANIZED. Know where your materials are. Know what you need to do. Present your work legible and neatly.

61. BE AN ACHIEVER 1.Do your best in everything. 2.Try your hardest. 3.Aim for success. 4.Get involved and ask questions

62. Let’s have a great year together!

63. Day 4

64. Welcome to 7 th grade science! Please answer the following question on your 5 minute check paper you received when you entered the room, do not copy the question! How tall was the tallest sunflower? Hint: The tallest giraffe was 6.09 meters, which is 1.08 meters shorter than the tallest sunflower.

65. Collect Lab Coats they are due Friday and Course Expectancy Sheet signed Due Monday

66. Let’s take a tour of the classroom First Aid kit Supplies Ticket Redemption Sharpen you pencil Sign out logs Star wall Baskets Teamwork

67. Let’s take a tour of the classroom White board –Mini Me???

68. Fire Drill procedures

69. Day 5

70. Welcome to 7 th grade science! 5 Minute Check questions: 1.In this class, when determining your quarter grade how much are Tests worth?? 2.What are tickets used for? 3.When are supplies due? 4.Where can you turn in late work?

71. Collect Course Expectancy Sheet signed

72. Supply List – Have items here next Tuesday 9/1 or sooner 1inch 3 ring binder used ONLY for science 1 package of lined paper placed inside the binder 3 hole folder placed inside the binder Either a pencil case or zip lock bag 3 hole punched with the following supplies: –2 sharpened pencils or mechanical pencils (bring extra lead) –Blue or black pen –Color highlighter –Glue stick –Box of colored pencils or markers –Small ruler Sandwich size/Quart zip lock bag hole punched in binder to collect tickets Optional items: –a box of tissues

73. THINK… Do you think lab safety is important? Why? N talk to W S talk to E

74. We are going to perform a station activity today You are going to move around the room and visit each station. As a group you are going to discuss the question and the NORTH TEAM MEMBER will write what the group agrees on

75. Review Teamwork

76. Lab Safety Station Activity Station #1: Lab Directions 1. Suppose you are going to begin a scientific investigation. What should be one of the first things everyone in your group should do?

77. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #2: Lab Area Safety 1. Imagine this is your group’s lab area. What is wrong here? 2. What might happen if your lab group had such a cluttered lab area? 3. Write a lab safety rule for this station.

78. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #3: Lab Dress Code 1. What do you think is the proper clothing to wear when we conduct laboratory investigations? (include hair, shirts, jewelry, shoes)

79. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #4: Lab Dress Code 1. Which picture accurately shows proper lab safety in the lab? 2. Write a lab safety rule for this station.

80. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #5: Glassware and Sharp Object Safety 1. What should you do if you break any of the glassware? 2. Should you use the flask above? Why or Why not? 3. What special precautions should you take if you are using sharp objects like scalpels (knives) from the dissecting kit?

81. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #6: Animal Safety 1. If we are conducting an investigation using live animals, how should you treat the animal and why? 2. What should you do when you are finished handling the animal?

82. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #7: Chemical Safety 1. Take a whiff of this unknown substance, what do you think the substance is? 2. If this substance had been poisonous, what might have happened if you sniffed it? 3. What is the proper way to smell a substance in the lab? 4. Write a safety rule for this lab station.

83. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #8: Chemical Safety 1. Taste this unknown substance, what do you think this substance is? 2. If the substance had been poisonous, what might have happened if you tasted it? 3. Write a safety rule for this station

84. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #9: Chemical Safety 1. If you spilled a chemical, what would you do?

85. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #10: Chemical Safety 1.What is the name of this safety equipment? 2. When would you use it?

86. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #11: Chemical Safety 1. If you did not use all of the substances given to you for the investigation, what would you do with it? 2. How would you dispose of substances used in the lab?

87. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station#12: Fire Safety 1. Where is the nearest fire extinguisher? 2. Where is the nearest fire alarm? 3. Where is the nearest fire blanket? 4. What 3 words do you remember about fire safety if your clothing were to catch on fire?

88. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #13: Clean up 1. What should you always remember to do before leaving the lab?

89. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #14: Clean up 1. Class is about to end, what should happen here? 2. Write a lab safety rule for this situation.

90. Lab Safety Station Activity Lab Station #15: General Safety 1.What is proper conduct in the lab? (The picture should give you a hint)