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Information PackageInformation PackagePlease Return TomorrowPlease Return Tomorrow

Behavior Contract (Signed by Behavior Contract (Signed by parent after reading the parent after reading the CHAMPS plan.)CHAMPS plan.)

Lab Safety ContractLab Safety Contract Consent to display photos and Consent to display photos and

schoolwork.schoolwork. Student enrollment packet (if not Student enrollment packet (if not

already done)already done)

Throughout the year, we will need random items for really cool labs. They are not very expensive and can usually be found at the $ store.

These supplies are very important, so be sure to always bring them when asked.

SuppliesSuppliesDue by FridayDue by Friday

2 – 4x6 index cards 1 – ream white copy paper 1 box ziplock bags 1 package large construction

paper 2 rolls paper towels 2 Boxes Kleenex 2 Spiral notebooks Notebook and paper Several pencils – no pen used

in science Personal pencil sharpener

with lid Colored pencils & markers

(twistable are best) Metric ruler 1 zipper bag to hold this stuff 1 large antibacterial hand sanitizer

CHAMPSCHAMPSClassClass ProceduresProcedures

System of procedures to enhance the class so that

everyone has a chance to

learn.

CConversations HHelp AActivity MMovement PParticipation SSuccess

ConversationsConversations Speak in a quiet tone of voice. No conversation while the

teacher is speaking. When in learning groups, speak

in whispers, if everyone is talking in normal tones, it is too noisy.

Only converse about class topics, that’s what your home phone is for – talking to friends.

HelpHelp If you require my help, raise your

hand and I attend to you as soon as is possible.

If I am assisting other students, wait patiently without complaining.

If I cannot help you immediately, you may ask a neighbor if they can help you. Please speak quietly.

ActivityActivity During class activities, students

should remain in their groups without wandering around.

Do not leave your seat to get my attention, raise your hand.

Follow all instructions given by

your teacher. Do not engage in peer

conversations during this time.

MovementMovement Please do not wander around the

room for no reason. If you need to sharpen your pencil,

you may do so without permission, but go and get back in your seat without any drama.

The same rule applies for tissue, get it and get back to your seat.

If you are moving to groups, do so in an orderly and calm manner. That is not your cue to lose control.

Order is important for lab safety, no running in the room.

ParticipationParticipation All students are expected to do

their work as assigned. Students are required to do their

part in group projects. All students will participate in

discussions. All students will treat the

equipment with respect! All students are expected to do

their best!

SuccessSuccessBy following these By following these

procedures for class, you procedures for class, you as the student will as the student will

achieve success in this achieve success in this class!class!

RubricsRubricsHow We GradeHow We Grade

Clearly shows Clearly shows teacher teacher expectations.expectations.

Students stay Students stay focused on a task.focused on a task.

Students know Students know what they must do what they must do to get a good to get a good grade!grade!

Keeps me honest!Keeps me honest!

DrawingsDrawings

Must be drawn in pencil unless you get special permission.

Must be in color. Labels and lines drawn

with a ruler. Must explain the

purpose of the drawing in 1-3 sentences on an index card.

Title, in large print, clearly written and centered.

Name and class period written on back.

Purpose 30%Purpose 30% StatementStatement

Neatness 30%Neatness 30%

Ruled Labels 25%Ruled Labels 25%

Name &Name & Title 15%Title 15%

Criteria

Rubric

Trees are important because Trees are important because they provide oxygen and they provide oxygen and

wood. Oxygen is important wood. Oxygen is important for life to humans, plants, and for life to humans, plants, and

animals. Wood is used by animals. Wood is used by humans to make houses, humans to make houses,

paper and furniture.paper and furniture.

Concept MapsConcept Maps

CriteriaCriteria

Clear and centered Clear and centered title.title.

Ruler-drawn lines Ruler-drawn lines connecting concepts.connecting concepts.

Map must show a clear Map must show a clear understanding of the understanding of the subject/concept.subject/concept.

Concept will be Concept will be explained on an index explained on an index card.card.

RubricRubricConcept CardConcept Card 50%50%Ruler-drawn linesRuler-drawn lines 25%25%Neatness/OrganizationNeatness/Organization 25%25%

Reading PassagesReading Passages

CriteriaCriteria Must have name on paper! Underline the sentence(s)

that have the answers. Write the ¶ symbol next to

the question number. Correct answers are a MUST!

(Few questions)

RubricRubric Grade based on number of

questions answered correctly.

- 15 for no underlining. - 15 for no ¶ symbols.

#3#3

¶1,¶1,

#1#1

#2#2

¶1¶1

¶1¶1

#4#4 ¶2¶2

#3#3

Sub ProceduresSub Procedures*Work on the beginning assignment *Work on the beginning assignment

from the overhead, further from the overhead, further instructions will follow.instructions will follow.

1. Please be respectful of the 1. Please be respectful of the substitute teacher at all times, substitute teacher at all times, even when you don’t want to.even when you don’t want to.

2. Don’t talk loudly. Usually what 2. Don’t talk loudly. Usually what causes conflict with subs.causes conflict with subs.

3. Answer appropriately for 3. Answer appropriately for attendance.attendance.

4. Do all work as assigned by me, 4. Do all work as assigned by me, I’ll try to give you at least 1 day I’ll try to give you at least 1 day notice.notice.

5. Assignments are numbered 5. Assignments are numbered

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