Section 1.1 The Nature of Science (textbook reading & questions; color processing)

Happy Friday! Roses & Thorns?

Reminder: Root Word Quiz #1 next Thursday, 9/22 20pts

Today:
1. Read Section 1.1 The Nature of Science
2. Answer Key Ideas on page 9 in textbook, #1-4 
(write down question & answers on p.13 in notebook)
3. Do color processing on page 12 in your interactive notebook.
4. When finished I will give you a checkmark. 

Quiet, independent work, please. (tech OK)

If done, work with a partner to quiz each other on Root Words!

Root Word List #1

WARM UP: (Top of page 10 in interactive notebook, left)
1. What is our class blog address?
2. Where is Ms. Ferro during tutorial?
3. What is Ms. Ferro's email address if I have a question?

Stanford consent form - period 7

(Top of page 11 in interactive notebook)
9/14/16 Learning Objective: I can familiarize myself with my biology resources, study the meanings of science root words, and learn about the nature of science through reading, notetaking, and answering questions.

Science Vocabulary Root Word List #1  Cut/glue on p.11
-A large part of science is vocabulary, and being familiar with root words will really help you have a greater understanding of the meaning of science terms.
-You'll get a new root word list of 10 words every few weeks and have a quiz on them. Most likely this will be every other week (Quiz #1: Thursday, 9/22)
Quiz will look like the chart you have but with blank spaces for you to fill in (worth 10 points). If you get less than a 70% you need to see me to retake during tutorial!

-Fold blank paper 3 times and cut into 8 pieces
Share extra pieces, get extra from neighbors to make 10

-Write root word on one side and meaning & related word on the other

-Quiz each other! (clock partners or table partners)


-When done with flashcards, paperclip onto page 10

Clock partners; New Planet Activity

Clock Partners! Reason: designated discussion partners

Turn to page 8 in your Interactive Notebook
Write your name in the middle of your clock
Walk around the room and find people to be your partner for each number on your clock.
You and your partner write each other's name on the same number.
I will do a clock for absent students
If necessary you may have 2 partners for a given clock time

New Planet Activity

Return contracts; review notebook contents; writing activity

New seating arrangement: please with where your nametag is! 

Return signed contracts to glue on page 7; 10 points in Synergy!

Review Notebook pages 1-8 
1 Syllabus
2 Class Rules and Expectations
3 Interactive Notebook Description 
4 Notebook Components
5 Rubric
6 Science Safety Contract
7 Education Contract 
8 Clock Partners

"What is Science to You?" Writing Activity (3 paragraphs)
This is a required writing work sample so please do your best.

Paragraph 1. What is the most recent science class you took? Was it a positive experience? Why or why not?

Paragraph 2. What do you think about your performance in that class? Is there anything you could have improved upon? What did you do well?

Paragraph 3. In what ways do you think science is a part of our daily lives? Give at least three examples.

Silent, independent work time

Turn in as Exit Ticket before you leave

Review Class Expectations; Interactive Notebook Setup

Review your Class Expectations from group brainstorm activity

Homework Due: Educational contract & Spiral Notebook!

Interactive Notebook Setup

Materials Managers: Please get scissors and glue sticks for your table

STEP 1: Write 'Table of Contents' at the top of the first 3 pages of your notebook, front and back (you'll write it 6 times)

STEP 2: On the first Table of Contents page, copy these first 8 page entries:
1 Syllabus
2 Class Rules and Expectations
3 Interactive Notebook Description 
4 Notebook Components
5 Rubric
6 Science Safety Contract
7 Education Contract (leave blank to glue in when I return to you)
8 Clock Partners

STEP 3: Turn to the 4th page of your notebook (the first page after your Table of Contents) and start numbering pages on the bottom, outer corners. 'Page 1' should be written on the bottom right hand corner, page 2 is bottom left, etc. Odd numbers are always right side, even numbers are always left side. Use front & back of pages. Number up to page 8. 

STEP 4: Glue in the handouts on the first 8 pages of your notebook that correspond with your Table of Contents. You may trim any pages that don't fit in your notebook. PLEASE clean up after yourself and recycle, put away materials, etc. 

Begin reviewing notebook pages

Day 2 of Biology 2016/17: Handbook Review, Finish Rules & Expectations, Group Poster Activity

Grab your nametag on the way in, please!

Roses & Thorns with your Four Corners partner

TUTORIAL SCHEDULE TODAY// I AM IN C28 FOR ALL TUTORIALS

-Did you remember to get a notebook? Contract? DUE BY TUESDAY!

-Business items: Today & Friday - handbook review
Period 7 & 8 - Sign Hollyhock Assent Form

-Finish reviewing Classroom Expectations & Rules Handout 

Look at FHS STRONG Poster together

I want you to have a say in what our expectations LOOK LIKE:

1. In table groups, assign a Materials Manager, a Recorder, a Time Keeper, and a Task Manager.

2. Materials manager: please take one white board and a marker back to your table group

3. Write down ideas of what your group thinks each expectation looks like in the classroom. What are you as students doing to show respect, responsibility, engagement? For example: our group feels that listening and not talking during instruction is an example of respect.

4. I will ask each group for their best example of each expectation & I'll put them on a class poster

Bring contract & notebook for next class!

First day of Biology 2016/2017

 

-WELCOME TO FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL AT MARSHALL CAMPUS!

-Have a seat where you'd like for today (seating chart later)

-Who Are YOU? :) Four Corners Name Tent Activity

1.Fold paper short end to short end, then unfold. Fold ends back in to meet the crease.
2. Unfold all the way flat
3. Write your preferred name on inner two rectangles BIG
    (both sides of tent, facing the correct direction); decorate!
4. On one side only: 
Upper left corner - Your current favorite band
Upper right corner - Someone who has inspired you & why
Bottom left corner - Something fun you did over the summer
Bottom right corner - How you're feeling at the moment
5. Pair up with someone you've never met and take turns introducing yourself using your name tent, telling them your four corner answers
6. Once you've shared with your partner, we'll go around the room and you'll be responsible for introducing your partner to the class, sharing their name and one of their corner answers.

Nature Break: walk outside!


-Review Classroom Expectations & Rules Handout together

-First assignment: bring back the Class Contract signed by you and your parent/guardian for 10 points

I want you to have a say in what our expectations LOOK LIKE:

-In table groups, assign a: 
*Materials manager
*Recorder
*Time keeper
*Task manager.

Materials manager: please take one white board and a marker back to your table group

Write down ideas of what your group thinks each expectation looks like in the classroom. What are students doing to show respect, responsibility, engagement?

I need a volunteer to write on our class poster! 

I will ask each group for their best example of each expectation & we'll put them on our class poster

HOMEWORK:

-Bring back the Class Contract signed by you and your parent/guardian for 10 points

-Please bring in a spiral notebook as soon as possible! They're less than a dollar at WalMart right now.

-I'm so happy you're in my class and I look forward to the year ahead with you! :)