Siberian Science and Tripp Nordic Skiing

Over the past two weeks in 7th grade science class we have:

• set up our SCIENCE ONLY binders
• gone over the rules, procedures, rewards, and consequences
• worked on writing qualitative observations
• introduced methods of finding quantitative observations
• made inferences
• discussed, written, and practiced telling the difference between observations and inferences
• introduced the three different types of variables (manipulated, responding, and controlled)
• had a quiz
• completed the first problem of the week
• cleaned a penny with vinegar
• created paper air planes
• and earned points that will soon add up to a free homework pass!!

As you can see we have been busy! 

Here are the expectations for my classroom (students all have a copy):

Miss Fereshetian’s Class

Siberian Science

 

Rules:

 

1. Respect (all people, all things, at all times, in all places)
2. Responsibility (be prepared, take ownership of your education)
3. Safety (consider the needs of others, consider possible problems)

 

 

Procedures:

 

1. Enter the room only from the back door.
2. Have homework out and be ready to correct it at the start of class.
3. Follow along when correcting homework and write the correct answer in blank spots or when you wrote the wrong answer.
4. Return correcting pens.
5. File your completed homework in your in-class folder (be as quiet as possible).
6. Homework is graded as a portfolio for each unit. In order to take the test 80% of the homework must be completed.
7. Write the date on all papers and keep it in order in your binder.
8. Raise your hand if you have a question (only ask questions that are about the present topic and affect the whole class).
9. When the teacher puts up her hand and starts counting to three, stop working, put up your hand, look at the teacher and listen.
10. If you must go to the bathroom or get a drink be sure the tag is green and that it is an appropriate time, then sign out and flip the tag. Exit and enter through the back door only, then sign back in and flip the tag back to green.
11. Record the homework in your agenda book at the end of class.
12. Wait to be dismissed by the teacher after the bell rings.
13. Make sure your table is clean and your chair pushed in before you leave.

 

Rewards:

 

• The group earns a point every period that the class does not “strike out” (three strikes you’re out).
• When five points are earned a free homework pass is awarded to the class.

Consequences:

 

• Coming to class unprepared - 
  • barter with Miss Fereshetian for it or share
• Coming to a lab without proper attire - 
  • unable to participate
• Using inappropriate language, being obstinate or disruptive - 
  • 1) “Past, Present, and Future” Paper (due end of class)
  • 2) Call home 
  • 3) Detention
• Insulting, harassing, name-calling-
  • 1) Letter of apology (due end of class, copied and signed by parents)
  • 2) Detention
• Threatening or dangerous behavior-
  • 1) Detention
  • 2) Sent to office

 

 

Consequence Writing Prompt Instructions:

 

Past, Present, and Future:  We all make mistakes. What we must do is put them behind us and set ourselves up so that we do not make the same mistakes again. In complete sentences hand-write your answer to the following three questions: (Past) What did I do to get in trouble? (Present) How do I feel now? (Future) How will I avoid this in the future?

 

Letter of Apology: Letters of apology are written when a person injures another person socially, mentally, emotionally, or physically. Part of apologizing is acknowledging what you have done to hurt the other person, empathizing with them, asking for forgiveness, and making a plan to not repeat the incident. In a complete hand-written paragraph (at least five sentences) describe how you hurt the other person, put yourself into his/her shoes, apologize and ask for forgiveness, and then make a plan for the future. Be sure to write neatly and sign your name.