WELCOME TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Ms. McCann2014-2015

Bell Ringer Guidelines

Please get out a sheet of notebook paper and a pen/pencil. Extra at the front of room

On a sheet of NB paper write your name in the upper right hand corner, along with your class pd. Ie: Ms. McCann, 1st pd

Write the date above each bell ringer question and then answer the question. ie: 8/18: Write down FIVE positive things about yourself.

Bell Ringer Continued…

You will have a daily bell ringer to complete within 5 minutes of the tardy bell.

Bell Ringers will be turned into the basket upon completion or within the 5 minutes of the tardy bell alarming.

August 18th: Write down FIVE positive things about yourself.

Bell Ringer Continued…

For now, hold on to your bell ringer sheet. We will turn them in later in the class.

This sheet of paper will have your bell ringers for this week and next week.

ONE sheet of paper = TWO weeks of class

When you come in tomorrow, I will have your bell ringers on the front lab desk for you to pick up. Do this on the way to your seat.

Introduction

Born and Raised in West Virginia

High School Cheerleader Band - Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Mu Alpha Theta Prom Club Yearbook and School Newspaper Attended Girls State *junior girls

College West Virginia State University Started off in Pre Med/Biology Program Switched to Education after taking an Ed class Involved in Army ROTC, Varsity Cheerleader, Pre-Med Club

Teaching

This is my 12th year as a high school science teacher.

I have taught Biology, Anatomy, Intro to Healthcare, Forensic Science, Travel WV, and Science 9.

I have been: Varsity Cheer CoachSponsor of Peer MediatorsProm ClubSki ClubsHSTA Leader

More Tidbits…

My son, Braeden, is 12.

We have a chihuahua named Scrappy and a turtle named Shelly.

I love sports! I am a huge NASCAR fan!! Along with the Reds, Braves, Bengals and the WVU Mountaineers! So, I guess I like the underdogs ;)

Activity…

Using your Bell Ringer sheet, please turn to the person next to you and share 2-3 things about yourself.

You have 2 minutes to share.

Would anyone like to share something positive about yourself with the class??

Please pass your bell ringers to the front of class.

Day 2

Bell Ringer:Pick up your bell ringer paper and answer:

8/19:

What does Lab Safety mean to you?

*Upon completion, place your bell ringer paper in the basket located on the front lab desk.

Class ProceduresEntering: Quietly Enter Classroom – dispose of gum, food, drinks into

waste basket. Pick up Bell Ringer at front lab desk, return to desk to

complete. Write the question and answer. Due within FIVE minutes of tardy bell. Return bell ringer paper to basket.

Store back packs off of the desk. ALL electronics put away – phones/ear buds/etc Look at the Board/ Read the Agenda

Exiting: Clean up your area Basket

**I dismiss you, not the bell**

Class Expectations

Be Prompt Be Prepared Be Polite Be Productive Be Positive

Class Rules

Be Respectful and Speak Kindly. Be Prompt and Prepared. Ask Before You Borrow. Keep Hands and Feet to Yourself. Wear Appropriate Clothing to Class.

Consequences

Verbal Warning

Stay after class – Loss of Your Time & Call Home

Lunch Detention – Call Home

Discipline Slip – Principal

Lab Safety

Why is Lab Safety Important? Ultimate Lab Safety Video via YouTube: https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr7roogzM8c AGHS Lab Safety Song via YouTube: Lab Safety Procedures and Equipment in

Our Classroom Lab Safety Drawing

DAY 3: Early Release

BELL RINGER:8/20: List THREE types of lab safety

equipment located in our classroom.

Objectives:1. Complete Lab Safety Packet.2. Lab Safety Drawing due!3. Watch the Lorax.

DAY 4:

BELL RINGER:8/21: What does Environmental Science mean to you?

Objectives:1. Have you completed the PINK Lab Safety

packet? It is DUE today!! Please hand it in.2. Watch The Lorax Activity3. **2nd Period: Do you have any of the

documents from the folder to hand in???

Lorax Response

The Onceler – Who was he? What was his role? What did he do? What did he represent?

The Lorax - Who was he? What was his role? What did he do? What did he represent?

“Unless” – what does this mean? Explain its significance.

“The Seed” – describe the conversation between the Onceler and the young boy. Who does the boy represent?

Which world would you rather live in? The Lorax or the Oncler’s and why?

Day 5:

BELL RINGER:8/22: After watching the Lorax, do you think environmental conservation is important? Explain. *Hold on to your bell ringer

Objectives:1. Correct bell ringers.2. Lab Safety Packet and Lorax Response DUE!!3. Review Class Expectations/Procedures/Rules4. Deadly Picnic Lab Day 1

August 25th

Bell Ringer:List the steps of the Scientific Method (listen to the song).

Objectives:1. Complete Deadly Picnic Lab2. Scientific Method connection

August 26th

Bell Ringer: In TEN steps or less, list the steps of how to drive a car correctly. Think DETAILS!

*Please get out a sheet of paper and pencil/pen.

Objectives:1. Deadly Picnic Lab DUE!! Place into correct

class period drawer: Elaine is GUILTY!2. Discuss Notebook.3. Discuss Syllabus.4. Scientific Method Notes

Science Notebook

1 ½” – 2” 3-ring binder

Order: Bell Ringers Notes Handouts Graded Assignments – in order

Bring to class DAILY!

If you leave it in classroom, you are taking the chance that it will sprout legs and walk out!

Syllabus

Course Description:

Welcome to Environmental Science! We will be covering many topics in this class. This class is a combination of ecology, populations, water, air, land, minerals, and energy resources along with the human impact on all the topics.

Textbook: Pearson Environmental Science by Withgott

Grading Policy: Students are encouraged to track their progress on Pinnacle.

According to District policy, grades are based on the following: Diagnostic: 0% Formative Assessments: 40% Summative Assessments: 60%

Attendance Policy: Daily student attendance is extremely important to be successful in this course. Students who are absent on the day an assignment is due MUST submit their assignment on the next day they return to class. If not, an alternative assignment of equal or greater rigor will be assigned with a new due date. Teachers will make available to students who were absent their work the next day they return to class.

Office Hours:

Tutoring is available during the first half hour of lunch Tuesday-Friday. You are encouraged to ask for extra help and it is best to seek help as soon as you begin to feel lost or behind in class.

Classroom Expectations:Be Prompt – Arrive to class on time and be in your seat with your backpack stored away before the bell rings.

Be Prepared – Please bring your notebook and a pen or pencil to class every day.

Be Polite – All students have the right to learn. Treat your fellow students as you would like to be treated. Do not make fun of other students or use inappropriate language. Bullying will absolutely not be tolerated.

Be Productive – We encourage you to ask questions if you do not understand something and need clarification or a different type of explanation. We welcome you to share things that you may have read or seen on TV that you think are related to what we are discussing in class.

Be Positive –Your attitude and behavior will determine what activities we can do in class. We want this year to be educational, memorable, and fun.

Classroom Rules:1. All electronic devices must be turned off and put away during instructional time.

2. Absolutely NO cell phones during class. NO ear buds in ears or visibly exposed during instruction or group work.

Bathroom/Water Breaks. Students are not allowed out during the first and last ten minutes of class. Only one student is allowed to leave the class at a time (if instruction allows).

4. Follow all instructions promptly and respectfully.

5. Ask Before You Borrow and Speak Kindly.

6. Keep Hands and Feet to Yourself.

7. Wear Appropriate Clothing to Class for Labs.

Supply List: 1 ½” to 2” 3 ring binder Pens (blue or black) and #2 Pencils

 

Scientific Method Notes

Take out a sheet of paper and pencil (pen is ok)

YouTube Link:The Big Bang Theory Scientific Method Clip Season 6 Episode 5

*Open up Scientific Method PowerPoint

August 27th

Bell Ringer:List one thing you now know about the scientific method.

*Please get out your notes from yesterday.

Objectives:1. Complete scientific method notes2. Bill Nye video3. *Reminder: 3 ring binder by Friday, Aug 29th

August 28th

Bell Ringer:Explain the difference between a theory and a law.

Objectives:1. Can you repeat that? Lab2. Student Information Cards

Can You Repeat That?

1. Carefully empty contents of bag.2. With your partner (not me!), use the objects in your bag to create a larger object.3. As you are creating your object, think about the steps you followed to create it.4. Write a detailed step by step procedure that can be followed.5. Switch your bag and procedure paper with another group not sitting close to you.6. Using the other group’s procedures, try and duplicate their object.7. Show your object to the group who created it.8. Return the contents to the bag and return bag to the front of room.9. Return procedure paper to its owner.10. On your procedure paper, WRITE the questions and answer.11. Turn lab paper into the bell ringer basket and lab instructions into the blue tray.

August 29th

Bell Ringer:Considering the “Can You Repeat It” lab, were you able to easily duplicate the other group’s procedure? Explain your answer.*You should now have TEN completed bell ringers!

Objective:! Did you bring your 3 ring binder for your NB?1. Scientific Method Scenario Group Project – DUE

at the end of class on Wed., 9/32. Test: Friday, 9/5

Scientific Method Scenario Project

1. You will receive a piece of paper with a hypothesis on it.

2. You will be turning in 1 copies of your investigation! FOR FULL CREDIT INCLUDE:

Title- Write a brief statement or question that describes the main point of the experiment.

Introduction- Write a paragraph that includes (a) the hypothesis (the question on your slip of paper) (b) the purpose of the experiment (what are you testing?) (c) Identify control(s), dependent and independent variables and possible

outcomes or what type of data would be gathered.

3. Materials- List everything needed to complete the experiment.

4. Methods- Describe the steps you completed during your investigation in great detail (think of the PB&J example!).

Use this hypothesis to complete this project: EX Your hypothesis:

Does the size of a fish tank determine how large a fish will grow?

Scientific Method Scenario Peer Review

Take out a sheet of paper and answer the following questions about your peer’s lab report:

Title/Intro: Does their title clearly describe what the experiment? If not, how would

you improve it? Does the hypothesis test one variable? Explain. Is the hypothesis written as an “If…, then..” statement? If not, how would

you improve it? Materials/Methods: Did the group provide an explanation of the purpose of the experiment? Did the group list every item needed to complete the experiment? If not,

what is missing? Did the group provide clear, in depth instructions for every step of the

experiment? If not, what would you add? Could you successfully replicate their experiment using only the methods

section? As a panel of scientists peer-reviewing this lab report, would you

recommend it be published? Why or why not?

Student Information Card

Full Name and Preferred Name Class Schedule Names of Guardian(s) and Phone Number(s) Extra-Curricular Activities Hobbies What you want to learn in Environmental

Science Other- Anything else you want me to know