8th Grade Science
Mrs.
Regan Roach
Phone: (480) 677-7550 ext. 5541
E-mail Address: rroach@ajusd.org
Planning Period: 10:05 – 11:01
Subjects Taught: Science
Grades: 8th
During
this class, you will learn to question the world around you. We will be
studying different topics such as Ecology, Chemistry, Matter, Motion and Speed,
and
All of my students are excellent and I am really
excited about the new things we are learning every day!!
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES & EXPECTATIONS
Entering the classroom:
1.
Walk into the classroom.
2.
Hats should be removed.
3.
Normal speaking voices will be used.
Food
in the classroom:
1.
Food & gum should not be brought into the classroom.
2.
Drinks NEED to be in a bottle with a screw top lid.
3.
ALL trash needs to be disposed of before the class will be
dismissed.
4.
Failure to follow these procedures will result in loss of
privileges for all classes.
Getting
to work immediately:
Class begins
when you begin to work. The goal is to be working by the final bell. In order
to accomplish this, please follow these procedures.
1.
Please pick up any required papers for the Mind Set from the filing
cabinet in the back of the room.
2.
Get your lab manual.
3.
Sit in your assigned seat.
4.
Take out your student agenda, science folder, and homework.
5.
Write the objective and homework in your agenda from the board.
6.
Place agenda, homework, and science folder in the upper right
section of your location.
7.
Start on the Mind Set.
8.
Your mouth should be closed and your mind should be open.
Using
the telephone:
Students may use
the telephone only at the end of class. Please do not ask to use the phone at
the beginning of the class.
Working
in groups:
Because many of
your class assignments are laboratory experiences, you will be working in many
groups. Most of the time, I will
assign students to a group. Individuals in the groups will be responsible for
gathering/returning materials, collecting/organizing data, analyzing data, and
making conclusions. Please listen carefully during the introduction of a lab
experience for detailed procedures.
Assignments:
1.
First AND Last name need to be placed in the space provided or in
the upper LEFT hand margin.
2.
Please also indicate the period and date on the top of the page.
3.
If the heading is already provided, as on a worksheet, please fill
ALL OF THE SPACES out correctly.
4.
Assignments turned in late may have points deducted.
5.
Please only use pencil to complete your assignments. Papers
completed in colored pens or markers will be returned to you to be done
correctly.
6.
All assignments need to be completed using correct grammar and
punctuation.
End
of class dismissal:
1. Clean up your
working area. Throw away all trash. Return all supplies to their proper
locations.
2. Sit in your
assigned seat.
3. Wait quietly for
the teacher to dismiss you.
Should
you finish early:
1. Remain quiet (no
talking).
2. You may work on
other tasks, but please remember that this needs to be put away once the rest
of the class is ready to move on.
3.
CD players and other
electronic equipment should not be used during class time.
Leaving
the classroom:
1. Please wait
until I have finished giving the daily lesson before you request to leave the
classroom.
2. You will not be
permitted to leave in the last 10 minutes of class.
3. Lost or stolen
passes will not be replaced.
ATTITUDE:
Please do your
very best to keep your attitude positive while in this classroom. Your attitude
and behavior affects everyone in this classroom. I try my best everyday to be
my best for you. I expect the same effort from every student in this class.
EFFORT:
Sometimes school
is hard and life is even harder. Remember that what is difficult will only make
you stronger. Refuse to give up and always keep trying.
EXPECTATIONS:
Expect to be
challenged this school year. Expect to work hard. Expect to be smarter tomorrow
than you are today. Expect to be better.
CLASS
MATERIALS
* Sharpened
Pencils and eraser
* Lab Book and Folder
* Agenda
* Required textbooks
Homework
assignments turned in on time, in classroom format, in pencil, with each
problem neatly attempted, receives full credit and a yes stamp. Late or
incomplete work receives half credit and a no stamp.
Class
Information
Important information that you may have
missed.
Objectives:
Students will be able to read the
periodic table and understand how elements are organized in categories.
Homework:
Wednesday Night: Study Guide is due on
Thursday as you enter class.
Friday: Final Lab Report is DUE!
Notes: