MS SCIENCE 8MS SCIENCE 8 SY 2010-2011SY 2010-2011

Opening Day handout

As a learner, I am...

How do others see me? (Strong and weak points)

Others find me as…

What works for me are…

My best teacher was… (Describe characteristics)

I expect my science class to be…

Science last year was…

Things that worked and did not work in class were…

As a student I was…

I wish science this year will be…

HW: Windows of Myself

New Student Returning Student

Divide paper into 4 equal parts. Write as much as you can.

Who is responsible?

Student Teacher

Shared

Essential AgreementsIn each group, write the 3 most important things that you think is necessary for a highly successful learning environment. In other words, how can we make your class the best science class ever?

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Opening Day- Aug. 5,2010Opening Day- Aug. 5,2010

DAY 1DAY 1 • Discussion: Opening Day Handout (20 min)Welcome; introductionsClassroom expectations and proceduresReflection: Windows of Myself

Weekly Schedule- August 9-13Weekly Schedule- August 9-13

DAY 1DAY 1 Lesson 2. Lab Safety and Equipment•Sharing: Windows of Myself

•Agreement: The Learning Environment

•Review: Safety in the Lab and Biological Equipment

Spot the Hazard

Identifying Lab Equipment

DAY 2DAY 2 Lesson 3. Lab Safety and Scientific Drawings•Summary: Lab Equipment and Safety•Scavenger Hunt•Review: Scientific Drawings•HW: Scientific Drawings

DAY 3DAY 3 Lesson 4. Systems• Introduction: Components of a system

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Beaker

Watch glass

Crucible

Dropper

Bunsen burner

Tongs

Graduated cylinder

Conical flask

Ring clamp

Evaporating Dish

Tripod

Heat-proof mat

Funnel

Ring Stand

Test tube

Test tube brush

Fire extinguisher

Glass stirring rod

Test tube clamp

Sharing: Windows of Myself

As a learner, I am...

How do others see me? (Strong and weak points)

Others find me as…

What works for me are…

My best teacher was… (Describe characteristics)

I expect my science class to be…

Science last year was…

Things that worked and did not work in class were…

As a student I was…

I wish science this year will be…

Safety First!

Always wear safety goggles!

Hazard Symbols

Hazard symbols are a warning to people to let them know of the potential dangers a chemical or piece of apparatus could hold.

Toxic

Flammable

Irritant

Explosive

Oxidising

Harmful

Corrosive

You will need to know the hazard symbols for the following. Can you guess what they might look like?

Hazard Symbols

Corrosive

Hazard Symbols

Harmful

Hazard Symbols

Irritant

Hazard Symbols

Flammable

Hazard Symbols

Oxidising

Hazard Symbols

Toxic

Hazard Symbols

Explosive

Hazard Symbols

Dangerous for the environment

Exercise 1: Safety RulesDraw the table below and then fill it in. For each safety rule you must write down why it is very important to follow that safety rule:

Safety RuleWhy it is important to

follow the rule…1. Never enter the laboratory

without permission.

2. Always listen to instructions.

3. Etc.,

There could be harmful chemicals or apparatus inside.

Exercise 2: Name The Hazard Symbols

Dangerous for the environment

Harmful

Exercise 3: Name The Hazard Symbols

Oxidising Explosive

Exercise 4: Name The Hazard Symbols

Irritant Flammable

Exercise 5: Name The Hazard Symbols

Toxic Corrosive

Exercise 6: Name The Symbols

OxidisingToxic

ExplosiveHarmful

Exercise 7: Name The Symbols

CorrosiveIrritant

Dangerous for the environmentFlammable

Exercise 8: Which? 1. Which hazard symbol is shown on this

drum of petrol?

2. Which hazard symbol would you find on a beaker of concentrated acid?

Flammable

Corrosive

Toxic

3. If a chemical was poisonous when you drank it, which hazard symbol would you find on a beaker that contained it?

IT 1: Hazard Symbols

IT 2: Hazard Symbols

IT 3: Hazard Symbols

IT 4: Hazard Symbols

IT 5: Hazard Symbols

IT 6: Hazard Symbols

IT 7: Hazard Symbols

IT 8: Hazard Symbols

IT 9: Hazard Symbols

IT 10: Hazard Symbols

Science Laboratory Rules

•Do not enter the Lab unless a teacher is present.•No eating or drinking allowed in the Lab.•Please do not run or misbehave in the Lab.•If something breaks or spills, tell your teacher immediately!•Do not touch equipment unless you have been asked to do so.•Tie back long hair when performing an experiment.•Always stand when performing an experiment.•Wear protective goggles. •Keep your work area safe and clear of clutter.•Wash your hands when you finish in the Lab.•Listen carefully to instructions.•Dispose of wastes as instructed.•Closed shoes must be worn – no open toed sandals or flip-flops.

Science Laboratory Rules

•Do not enter the Lab unless a teacher is present.•No eating or drinking allowed in the Lab.•Please do not run or misbehave in the Lab.•If something breaks or spills, tell your teacher immediately!•Do not touch equipment unless you have been asked to do so.•Tie back long hair when performing an experiment.•Always stand when performing an experiment.•Wear protective goggles. •Keep your work area safe and clear of clutter.•Wash your hands when you finish in the Lab.•Listen carefully to instructions.•Dispose of wastes as instructed.•Closed shoes must be worn – no open toed sandals or flip-flops.

Science Laboratory Rules

•Do not enter the Lab unless a teacher is present.•No eating or drinking allowed in the Lab.•Please do not run or misbehave in the Lab.•If something breaks or spills, tell your teacher immediately!•Do not touch equipment unless you have been asked to do so.•Tie back long hair when performing an experiment.•Always stand when performing an experiment.•Wear protective goggles. •Keep your work area safe and clear of clutter.•Wash your hands when you finish in the Lab.•Listen carefully to instructions.•Dispose of wastes as instructed.•Closed shoes must be worn – no open toed sandals or flip-flops.

Science Laboratory Rules

•Do not enter the Lab unless a teacher is present.•No eating or drinking allowed in the Lab.•Please do not run or misbehave in the Lab.•If something breaks or spills, tell your teacher immediately!•Do not touch equipment unless you have been asked to do so.•Tie back long hair when performing an experiment.•Always stand when performing an experiment.•Wear protective goggles. •Keep your work area safe and clear of clutter.•Wash your hands when you finish in the Lab.•Listen carefully to instructions.•Dispose of wastes as instructed.•Closed shoes must be worn – no open toed sandals or flip-flops.

Science Laboratory Rules

•Do not enter the Lab unless a teacher is present.•No eating or drinking allowed in the Lab.•Please do not run or misbehave in the Lab.•If something breaks or spills, tell your teacher immediately!•Do not touch equipment unless you have been asked to do so.•Tie back long hair when performing an experiment.•Always stand when performing an experiment.•Wear protective goggles. •Keep your work area safe and clear of clutter.•Wash your hands when you finish in the Lab.•Listen carefully to instructions.•Dispose of wastes as instructed.•Closed shoes must be worn – no open toed sandals or flip-flops.

Science Laboratory Rules

•Do not enter the Lab unless a teacher is present.•No eating or drinking allowed in the Lab.•Please do not run or misbehave in the Lab.•If something breaks or spills, tell your teacher immediately!•Do not touch equipment unless you have been asked to do so.•Tie back long hair when performing an experiment.•Always stand when performing an experiment.•Wear protective goggles. •Keep your work area safe and clear of clutter.•Wash your hands when you finish in the Lab.•Listen carefully to instructions.•Dispose of wastes as instructed.•Closed shoes must be worn – no open toed sandals or flip-flops.

Science Laboratory Rules

•Do not enter the Lab unless a teacher is present.•No eating or drinking allowed in the Lab.•Please do not run or misbehave in the Lab.•If something breaks or spills, tell your teacher immediately!•Do not touch equipment unless you have been asked to do so.•Tie back long hair when performing an experiment.•Always stand when performing an experiment.•Wear protective goggles. •Keep your work area safe and clear of clutter.•Wash your hands when you finish in the Lab.•Listen carefully to instructions.•Dispose of wastes as instructed.•Closed shoes must be worn – no open toed sandals or flip-flops.

Science Laboratory Rules

•Do not enter the Lab unless a teacher is present.•No eating or drinking allowed in the Lab.•Please do not run or misbehave in the Lab.•If something breaks or spills, tell your teacher immediately!•Do not touch equipment unless you have been asked to do so.•Tie back long hair when performing an experiment.•Always stand when performing an experiment.•Wear protective goggles. •Keep your work area safe and clear of clutter.•Wash your hands when you finish in the Lab.•Listen carefully to instructions.•Dispose of wastes as instructed.•Closed shoes must be worn – no open toed sandals or flip-flops.

Science Laboratory Rules

•Do not enter the Lab unless a teacher is present.•No eating or drinking allowed in the Lab.•Please do not run or misbehave in the Lab.•If something breaks or spills, tell your teacher immediately!•Do not touch equipment unless you have been asked to do so.•Tie back long hair when performing an experiment.•Always stand when performing an experiment.•Wear protective goggles. •Keep your work area safe and clear of clutter.•Wash your hands when you finish in the Lab.•Listen carefully to instructions.•Dispose of wastes as instructed.•Closed shoes must be worn – no open toed sandals or flip-flops.

Beaker

Watch glass

Crucible

Dropper

Bunsen burner

Tongs

Graduated cylinder

Conical flask

Ring clamp

Evaporating Dish

Tripod

Heat-proof mat

Funnel

Ring Stand

Test tube

Test tube brush

Fire extinguisher

Glass stirring rod

Test tube clamp

Apparatus we use in the Laboratory Here are the symbols that are used to represent some of the apparatus we use in the laboratory. Put the correct name under each one. 1.___________________ 2.____________________ 3.___________________ 4.____________________ 5.____________________ 6.___________________ 7.____________________ 8._____________________ 9.___________________ Using the drawings above draw: 1. A beaker, ½ filled with water, on a tripod, being heated by a bunsen burner. You will need

two other pieces of apparatus not shown above. 2. An irregular object in a eureka (displacement) can, with a beaker at the spout to collect the

water. 3. A conical flask, ½ filled with water, being supported on a clamp stand, with a thermometer

inside to measure the temperature. You will need two other pieces of apparatus not shown above.

HEAT

Apparatus we use in the Laboratory Here are the symbols that are used to represent some of the apparatus we use in the laboratory. Put the correct name under each one. 1.___________________ 2.____________________ 3.___________________ 4.____________________ 5.____________________ 6.___________________ 7.____________________ 8._____________________ 9.___________________ Using the drawings above draw: 1. A beaker, ½ filled with water, on a tripod, being heated by a bunsen burner. You will need

two other pieces of apparatus not shown above. 2. An irregular object in a eureka (displacement) can, with a beaker at the spout to collect the

water. 3. A conical flask, ½ filled with water, being supported on a clamp stand, with a thermometer

inside to measure the temperature. You will need two other pieces of apparatus not shown above.

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Scientific Drawings August 10, 2009

Notes: (Record/Reduce)

Title: Date:

Summary: Recite/Reflect/Review

Cornell Note taking Method

Divide page:

1/3

On the left side of page include:

Question?

Vocabulary Word

Title

Title of drawing

Example

Record/Reduce2/3

On the right side of the page add information indicated:

Answer

Definition

Summary / Outline / Mind map/ Chart /Table / etc.

Drawing/Sketch with labels

Give Example

Title: Note Taking MethodTitle: Note Taking Method Date 11/08/05

Summary

Title

Notes

Indicates the subject of the

notes

Written on the top line in the

upper margin

Should be concise and clearShould include drawingsLeave extra space between

notes for ACTIVE REVIEW

additions

SummarySummary

What is

Active Review?

How often should I actively review my notes?

•Review notes periodically by

reciting•Think about what you learned•Review of notes using:

additional notes in different color penhighlighterdrawing picturesadding examplesclarifying notes

Approximately 10 minutes every night

Summary; Summary; Recite, Reflect and Review Recite, Reflect and Review Summarize each main idea . Summarize each main idea . Use complete sentencesUse complete sentences