The document provides information about classroom procedures and activities over the course of 5 days for a class. It introduces a marshmallow challenge where students work in teams to build the tallest structure, discusses assigned seating and expectations for class time. A syllabus is introduced and supplies needed are listed. Classroom procedures, tips, and information about the teacher are also summarized.

1. Day
1
1.
Pick
a
seat.
Any
seat.
2.
No
more
than
4
people
per
table.
3.
Think
of
one
–ing
verb
to
describe
your
summer.
4.
Hurry,
we
use
Dme
well
in
this
classroom.

2. A'en*on
Ge'er

3. Marshmallow
Challenge
1. The
winning
team
is
the
one
that
has
the
tallest
structure
measured
from
the
table
top
surface
to
the
top
of
the
marshmallow.
2. The
enDre
marshmallow
must
be
on
top.
3. Use
as
much
or
as
liFle
of
the
kit.
4. Break
up
the
spagheH,
string,
or
tape.
5. The
challenge
lasts
for
18
minutes.

4. Day
2
1.
Sit
in
the
same
seat
as
you
did
yesterday.
2.
How
tall
do
you
think
the
winning
marshmallow
structure
was?
3.
Remember,
we
use
Dme
well
in
this
classroom.

6. Marshmallow
Challenge
50
40
30
20
10
Height
(Inches)
0

7. Marshmallow
Challenge

8. Marshmallow
Challenge
«
Why
do
kindergarteners
create
taller
and
more
interesDng
structures
than
business
graduates?
«
The
marshmallow
is
a
metaphor
for
the
hidden
assumpDons
of
a
project.
«
What
are
your
assumpDons
this
class?

9. 7
Ques*ons
«
Am
I
in
the
right
room?
«
Where
am
I
supposed
to
sit?
«
What
are
the
rules
in
this
classroom?
«
What
will
I
be
doing
this
year?
«
How
will
I
be
graded?
«
Who
is
Mr.
Clark
as
a
person?
«
Will
Mr.
Clark
treat
me
as
a
human
being?

10. Day
3
1.
Remember,
we
have
assigned
seats
in
this
classroom.
2.
What
are
your
iniDal
percepDons
of
high
school?
3.
We
use
Dme
well
in
this
classroom,
right?

11. 5
Things
About
This
Class…
1.
Hardest
ninth
grade
course
=(
2.
You
have
to
pass
the
EOC
to
graduate!
3.
Mr.
Clark
is
extremely
sarcasDc.
4.
Don’t
be
disrespec^ul…to
anyone.
5.
Don’t
sleep!

12. Supplies
«
Table
supplies
«
3
or
5-­‐subject
notebook
«
Pocket
folder
with
prongs
«
Mechanical
pencils
«
ScienDfic
calculator
Extra
Credit:
1
box
of
Kleenex,
1
roll
of
paper
towel,
and
1
package
of
loose
leaf
paper.

13. Syllabus

14. Day
4
1.
Remember,
we
have
assigned
seaDng
now.
2.
At
your
table,
discuss
the
3
classroom
expectaDons
in
this
class.

15. Classroom
Procedures
«
Before
class
«
During
class
«
End
of
class

16. Tips
«
Do
not
answer
Mr.
Clark’s
door.
«
Do
not
go
behind
Mr.
Clark’s
desk.
«
Use
mechanical
pencils.
«
Sign
up
for
RTI
if
you
need
help.
«
Do
not
make
yourself
a
target.
«
Do
not
be
disrespec^ul.
«
Effort
goes
a
long
way
with
Mr.
Clark.
«
Make
sure
your
shirt
is
tucked
in.
«
Do
not
sleep.

17. Who
I
Am
WHO I AM
Full Name My ethnicity/race/culture
My hobbies/extra-curricular activities
Graduating
Class
Birthday
My Family
Self-Portrait
An accomplishment I am proud of Places I Have Lived
Person I look
up to
Pets
Food
FAVORITE
Music/Radio
Station
Where I spend my
I have never:
TV Show
free time
Most memorable recent event
Class/Subject
Book/Magazine
Qualities of a good math teacher
Movie
Sport/Team
Color
Favorite childhood memory

18. Day
5
1.
Study
for
your
quiz.

19. Quality
&
AM
«
What
is
Quality?
«
Quality
Folders
«
AM
Procedures