This document provides information for students on the first day of an Integrated Science 2 class. It introduces the teacher and classroom expectations. Students will learn about physical science topics like motion, forces, and earth science topics like the changing earth. Grading will be based on assignments, labs, quizzes and tests. The teacher wants students to feel respected and hopes the impact of their teaching will make a difference in students' lives.

1. Welcome to Integrated Science 2 Mr. Martella Room 211 Please choose a seat at a table and relax.

2. Seven things students want to know on the first day of school 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 the teacher as a person? Will the teacher treat me as a human being?

3. What are the rules in this classroom? Arrive to class on time. Come to class prepared and ready to learn. Be respectful! ** Classroom Expectations handout

4. Classroom Procedures What do I do when my pencil breaks? What do I do when I need to use the restroom? What do I do when I have a question?

5. What do I do when I finish my work early? NO!! YES!! YES!! You will always have something to do.

6. What do I do when the bell rings? NO!! YES!! You should remain seated making sure that your area is clean. The teacher dismisses, not the bell. When I dismiss you, push your seat in and walk slowly to the door.

7. What will I be doing this year? This year you will be expected to take on many different responsibilities in order to have a successful year. Complete daily journal entries (i.e. “Quick Thinker”). Labs Quizzes and Tests Projects Reading and Homework

8. What will I be doing this year? Integrated Science 2 is built upon two areas of science: Physical Science 2. Earth Science

9. Physical Science Motion and Forces Calculate speed, acceleration Newton’s Laws of Motion Gravity, friction, pressure Big Idea: Physical forces affect the movement of all matter on Earth and throughout the universe

10. Earth Science Earth’s Surface The Changing Earth Earth’s Waters Earth’s Atmosphere Big idea: Earth has changed over time and continues to change.

11. Seven things students want to know on the first day of school 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 the teacher as a person? Will the teacher treat me as a human being?

12. Grading Procedures Each assignment will be assigned a certain number of points. Points determined by length and difficulty of assignment. Points accumulate during the nine weeks and can be converted to a percentage at any time. Review New Brighton’s standard grading scale in your handbook!

13. Grading Procedures Homework All homework is expected to be turned in at the beginning of class on the day that it is due. Late homework will be accepted for ½ credit as long as it is turned in by Friday of the week that it was assigned. ** REMEMBER- ½ credit = 50% at the most!!

14. Who is the teacher as a person?

15. Seven things students want to know on the first day of school 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 the teacher as a person? Will the teacher treat me as a human being?

16. One hundred years from now it will not matter What kind of car I drove, What kind of house I lived in, How much I had in the bank, Or what my clothes looked like. But the world will be a better place because I was important in the life of my students.