2. Physical Science

3. Units of Study Scientific Inquiry Scientific/Engineering Patterns Atoms and Matter Periodic Table and Chemical Bonding Chemistry and Polymers Electricity and Magnetism Fossil Fuels, Carbon Cycle, Heat Transfer, and Alternative Energy Environmental and Global Issues

4. Grading Policy Points based System The ratio of points earned to points assigned multiplied by 100 to get a percentage. Example: – 1000 points total for assignments – 800 points earned – 800/1000 = 0.80 – Multiply 0.80 by 100 to get percentage grade – 80%

5. Grading Policy Continued Standards Based – Each assignment will be associated with a particular standard – Including academic behavior

6. Grades in PowerSchool vs. SLC Percentage Grade Standard GradePercentage Grade Standard GradePercentage Grade Standard GradePercentage Grade Standard Grade 1004903.50792.66681.59 993.95893.45782.58671.50 983.9883.35772.5661.43 973.85873.25762.37651.37 963.8863.18752.24641.31 953.75853.12742.12631.25 943.70843.06732621.16 933.65833721.91611.08 923.60822.91711.83601 913.55812.83701.750-590 802.75691.67

7. What Do The Standards Mean?

8. Required Supplies iPad Notebook or Three Ring Binder 2 Pens 2 Pencils Calculator (scientific preferred) – Yes there will be some calculations Ruler or some other straight edge

9. General Policies We start on time – 11:03 for Period 3. – 12:23 for Period 4 – If you come in after this time you will be marked Tardy, unless you have a pass. Present = seated and working on the brainteaser. Brainteaser Bathroom Safe Zone Electronics – Don’t make me angry – Red Flag = NO ELECTRONICS unless I have given permission – Green Flag = Electronics are good for educational purposes only. I am not “Mr.” NO FOOD. NO GUM. Consequences

10. Safety Evacuation Equipment – Fire Blanket – Fire Extinguisher – First Aid Kits – Fire Alarm – Sink Contract/Exam

11. Any Questions?

12. Website Everyone will now sign up for my website.

13. Open your internet browser and go to KinsellaMagnet.org This is the school website. Once you are here go to the tab at the top marked “About us” located next to the home tab.

14. Select “Staff Directory” from the drop down.

15. Finding My Site Once you have clicked here you may scroll until you find my name “Lawrence Nevins” or you can search my name in the search bar.

16. Click on my name This will bring you to my website

17. Select the Correct Class

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19. Social Contract Individually (that means no talking) –R–Reflect and write in your notebooks answers to these questions How would you like me to treat you? How should we treat each other? How do you think I wish to be treated by you? How should we treat each other in a conflict?

20. Small Group Discussion Count off by 6’s As a group discuss your answers to the previous questions. Decide on the ones you believe are most important Fill out the paper

21. Whole Group Decision Each Group will send a representative to write what they feel is the most important for each question. The group must provide a reason why they chose that/those as the most important. If you agree with another group: – Place a check mark next to it – Explain why your group agrees with that response Once everyone has gone and agrees that these are good then we all will sign it.