WELCOME TO GRADE 9 SCIENCE MRS VOLKMANN A

WELCOME TO GRADE 9 SCIENCE MRS. VOLKMANN

• A bit about me… • Seating plan… • What to expect in SNC 1 P…

WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU… • RESPECT • FOR ME (ex. Please do what I ask and respect my classroom rules) (ex. Quiet room when teaching) • FOR EACH OTHER (ex. Don’t talk when a classmate is talking, put your hand up when answering a question, and use kind language) http: //m. youtube. com/watch? v=E 8 h_4 Rfo 5 Uk&feature=relmfu • FOR SCHOOL PROPERTY (ex. Don’t write in your textbooks, don’t leave garbage in the classroom, don’t eat in class without my permission)

WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU… • ATTENDANCEPUNCTUALITY • BE ON TIME • CATCH UP WHEN YOU MISS A DAY! • Be here for all TESTS! • COMMUNICATION • OPEN AND HONEST DIALOGUE AND WORKING TOGETHER

WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU… • BE IN UNIFORM • BRING YOUR MATERIALS • DON’T LET A PED AFFECT YOUR LEARNING or I will take it

WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU… • TRY YOUR BEST • Be willing to learn • Use your time efficiently in class • Hand things in on time – window of opportunity • Ask questions when needed • Complete assigned homework

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME… • I WILL TRUST YOU UNTIL YOU GIVE ME REASON TO DO OTHERWISE (ex. Bathroom break length – record on white board when leaving and returning if becomes an issue) • I WILL MAKE MYSELF AVAILABLE TO OFFER HELP • I WILL WORK WITH YOUR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO PROMOTE BETTER LEARNING • I WILL TRY TO ALLOW YOU TO LEARN THE WAY YOU LEARN BEST (ex. learning styles, allowing you to listen to music during independent work)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME… • COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AND STRUCTURES (ie. Class builders, team builders, structures to consolidate learning, etc. ) • I WORK REALLY HARD AND I EXPECT YOU TO WORK REALLY HARD • I LOVE TEACHING, I LOVE SCIENCE, I’M ENERGETIC AND ORGANIZED • I DON’T KNOW EVERYTHING, BUT I WILL ALWAYS DO MY BEST!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME… • Class website: • • mrsvolkmann. weebly. com List of everything done in class each day Homework Important dates Files/notes and links • You will sometimes need to WRITE the NOTE for class as part of your homework. • You will be expected to check the website DAILY.

Why are you taking this course? What are you hoping to get out of this course? ? ? Round Robin

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM SNC 1 D… • BIOLOGY • ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEMS • CHEMISTRY • PERIODIC TABLE AND MATTER INTERACTIONS • PHYSICS • ELECTRICITY • EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE • SPACE http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=5 LQw_6 LG ol. E&feature=player_detailpage

The details… 1) BIOLOGY * ecosystem in a jar? 2) CHEMISTRY * cool experiments and demos * SO important to get help as SOON as you don’t understand something 3) ELECTRICITY * building and understanding circuits 4) EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE * when you learn how BIG space is it will blow your mind!

The details… 5) CULMINATING TASK * a task tying together everything we have learned! 6) REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM * in class and at home! 7) FINAL EXAM * if you keep up with all homework and tasks during the year, you won’t feel stressed when this time comes!

So what do I do? How do I go up instead of down? Have you heard of MINDSET?

What mindset are you?

• Stanford University professor Carol Dweck • Research proves that what people believe has an incredibly strong effect on what they achieve • FIXED MINDSET (intelligence can’t change) vs GROWTH MINDSET (intelligence can expand through practice and effort) • People with a growth mindset learn more deeply and generally accomplish more.

What do I do if I have a fixed mindset?

What? ? ? I’m going to be marked on my participation and collaboration with peers? YES because this in COMMUNICATION (marked in all courses)!

• “We Like” Activity • Hand out the LETTER HOME FROM ME • Explain the Parent Portal • Day 1 sheet (on website) HOMEWORK: 1) Log onto mrsvolkmann. weebly. com 2) Review day 1 sheet 3) Read the LETTER FROM ME (paper copy sent home) with a parent (signed parent letter DUE TOMORROW!!) 4) Writing Assignment (interests, strengths and weaknesses, things you want me to know, etc. )