Welcome to Grade 7 Welcome to Grade 7 Science classScience class

Teacher: Mr. Chad Hanrahan, Teacher: Mr. Chad Hanrahan, Room 107Room 107

Who is Mr. Hanrahan?Who is Mr. Hanrahan?

Well…Well… I work in Room 107I work in Room 107My email address is My email address is

hanrac@staff.ednet.ns.cahanrac@staff.ednet.ns.caMy phone number is 902-736-8549My phone number is 902-736-8549Ummmm…Ummmm…

What is the name of our textbook?What is the name of our textbook?

Omniscience 7(Chenelière/McGraw Hill)Omniscience 7(Chenelière/McGraw Hill) It’s heavy!!It’s heavy!!Try to leave the book in class as much as Try to leave the book in class as much as

possible. possible. Each person will be assigned a book in the Each person will be assigned a book in the

near future. near future.

What will we be doing in Science?What will we be doing in Science?

Module 1 : Ecosystems Module 1 : Ecosystems Module 2 : Pure substances and MixturesModule 2 : Pure substances and MixturesModule 3 : Heat Module 3 : Heat Module 4 : The Earth’s surface Module 4 : The Earth’s surface Module 5: Structural Resistance and Module 5: Structural Resistance and

StabilityStability  

How do I teach my lessons?How do I teach my lessons?

Through power point booklets.Through power point booklets.Through examples.Through examples.By discussion.By discussion.By evaluating.By evaluating.

What do you need to bring every What do you need to bring every class?class?

Mandatory suppliesMandatory supplies::Appropriate chapter bookletAppropriate chapter bookletPaperPaperPen or pencilPen or pencilErasersErasersFrench/English dictionary French/English dictionary A willingness to learn (corny to mention A willingness to learn (corny to mention

but important to clarify)but important to clarify)

Classroom expectationsClassroom expectations

I try to follow the rules outlined by the I try to follow the rules outlined by the student agenda (******)student agenda (******)

In my room:In my room:Food or sticky beverages are not Food or sticky beverages are not

permitted during class time. permitted during class time. Be respectful to myself and your Be respectful to myself and your

classmates (******)classmates (******)Act professionally during class time (******)Act professionally during class time (******)

How do you get a final mark?How do you get a final mark?

Each school year at SMJH follows the Each school year at SMJH follows the same evaluation policy:same evaluation policy:

Term 1: 30% (Sept 3-Nov 13)Term 1: 30% (Sept 3-Nov 13)Term 2: 30% (Nov 16-Feb 19)Term 2: 30% (Nov 16-Feb 19)Term 3: 40% (Feb 22-June 29)Term 3: 40% (Feb 22-June 29)

How is each term mark evaluated?How is each term mark evaluated?

Term evaluation rubricTerm evaluation rubric::Tests : 70% Tests : 70% Class Assignments: 30%Class Assignments: 30%

Sample term mark calculation: see boardSample term mark calculation: see board

Late work policyLate work policy

The late work policy is explained in the The late work policy is explained in the Student Agenda.Student Agenda.

In a nutshell, every day an assignment is In a nutshell, every day an assignment is late, you lose 10%. Any assignment that late, you lose 10%. Any assignment that is 5 days or more late will not be accepted. is 5 days or more late will not be accepted.

HomeworkHomework

I will try my very best to keep homework to I will try my very best to keep homework to a minimal. a minimal.

However, to make the best possible marks However, to make the best possible marks in this class, I suggest regular home study in this class, I suggest regular home study throughout the year. throughout the year.

So, even though you don’t have something So, even though you don’t have something for homework directly, does not mean that for homework directly, does not mean that you should not study regularly. you should not study regularly.

Homework websiteHomework website

This is a very important website to save on This is a very important website to save on your home computer and to show to your your home computer and to show to your parentsparents

I post all things that I do in class on this I post all things that I do in class on this site. So, there are no excuses for not site. So, there are no excuses for not having things done on time now! having things done on time now!

The SMJH homework website is The SMJH homework website is www.cbv.ns.ca/sydmines/www.cbv.ns.ca/sydmines/

TestsTests

Typically, students will be given at least Typically, students will be given at least one school week (5 school days) notice one school week (5 school days) notice before a test and/or major evaluation. before a test and/or major evaluation.

If you miss a test, please have your If you miss a test, please have your parents call the school to explain your parents call the school to explain your absence. absence.

As well, if you miss a test, you will be As well, if you miss a test, you will be required to write the test after school on required to write the test after school on the day that you return.the day that you return.

Extra help policyExtra help policy

Extra help is offered to all my students Extra help is offered to all my students from Monday to Thursday during the hour from Monday to Thursday during the hour of 3 pm to 3:30 pm, in either Room 107 or of 3 pm to 3:30 pm, in either Room 107 or Room 202 (Detention Room) Room 202 (Detention Room)

Extra help is not offered during lunch Extra help is not offered during lunch period or recess due to time restraints. period or recess due to time restraints.

No appointment for help is necessary but it No appointment for help is necessary but it is suggested.is suggested.

Oh yeah, that French stuffOh yeah, that French stuff

French is the language of instruction in French is the language of instruction in this class. this class.

So, for all those who don’t understand So, for all those who don’t understand obvious things, this message is for you---obvious things, this message is for you---use French as much as you can---you use French as much as you can---you need it to survive in this program!! need it to survive in this program!!

Grade 7 expectationsGrade 7 expectations

The French only policy will obviously not The French only policy will obviously not be in effect with you people. be in effect with you people.

However, by January 2010, the French However, by January 2010, the French policy will be enforced. policy will be enforced.

In conclusionIn conclusion

I hope that we have a great year together. I hope that we have a great year together. I hope that I can make the world of I hope that I can make the world of

Science a bit more clear and interesting Science a bit more clear and interesting for you. for you.

So, let’s begin…So, let’s begin…

I would like to start this year with 3 I would like to start this year with 3 simple questions:simple questions:

1.1. What is Science?What is Science?

2.2. What is Technology?What is Technology?

3.3. What are the similarities and differences What are the similarities and differences between these two subjects?between these two subjects?