Semester 2 Restart

1. Semester 2 Restart Boon Chemistry January 15, 2014

2. Seating Chart Period 2 Front of Room Back of Room

3. Seating Chart - Period 3 Front of Room Back of Room

4. Seating Chart Period 4 Front of Room Back of Room

5. Seating Chart Period 5 Front of Room Back of Room

6. Seating Chart Period 6 Front of Room Back of Room

7. Catalyst: Welcome Back • Objectives • I can set meaningful and attainable goals for second semester. • I can collaborate with my classmates in order to learn more about how we can learn from each other. • Take out a piece of paper and title it: “Chemistry Semester 2” • Write for five minutes answering any or all of the following questions: • What were the best parts of your winter break? • What are you looking forward to in 2014? • What are your academic goals for spring semester? • How will you achieve those goals? • Agenda • Catalyst Share Out • Semester 2 Overview • Challenge: Semester 2 Jeopardy

8. Catalyst Share Out • Your partner is the person sitting next to you. • The older person will share first. • You have 2 minutes to share what you wrote. • If you are the listener, take notes. • We will switch after 2 minutes. • Then, at least 5 students will share what their partner told them. Use your notes.

9. Catalyst Share Out Over winter break, I really enjoyed going whale watching with my boyfriend. In 2014, I look forward to meeting my best friend Emily’s new baby boy. One of my academic goals is to push all students to complete more challenging activities and shoot for an “A” or “4” on all assignments.

10. Setting goals • People that write down their specific and measurable goals are more likely to succeed. • What do you want to accomplish this year? • Example: I want to be more organized. I will set up my binder and keep my work in the correct sections. Are your goals specific and measurable? Write down 2 steps that you can take in the next 2 weeks to begin to work towards your goals.

11. Semester 2 Overview • Take notes! In the last 15 minutes of class we will play jeopardy to test your knowledge. • Semester 2 Covers the following topics: • Gas Laws (3.5 weeks) • Temperature and Thermodynamics (2 weeks) • Reaction Rates and Equilibrium (3 weeks) • Nuclear Chemistry (3 weeks) • Organic Chemistry and Energy (3 weeks) Benchmark 3 covers these topics

12. Semester 2 Overview • Necessary Classroom Materials • Calculator • white board marker • binder or folder with chemistry materials • pens/pencils & paper • Optional Materials • Notebook • Flashcards

13. Semester 2 Overview • Navigating the Classroom • Sit in your assigned seat • Pick up handouts on the back counter • Turn in work on the back counter • Pick up Absent Work on the back counter • Challenge materials on the back counter • When you get to class… • You must be in your seat when the bell rings.

14. Semester 2 Overview • Grading Policy • Your work is graded on a 4 point rubric • 1 = “I do not understand.” • 2 = “I understand the basics.” • 3 = “I understand and can apply what I learned.” • 4 = “I understand and can teach my classmates.” • Retake Policy • You will have the opportunity to do a make-up or re-take assignment for each standard one time. • Check your grades on a regular basis on pinnacle

15. Semester 2 Overview • Tutoring • Tutoring is Tuesday and Thursday after school. • If you are assigned to tutoring you must attend once a week. • If you are assigned to tutoring and cannot attend, you need to tell Ms. Boon ahead of time. • If you received a C or NP in the first semester, I recommend attending tutoring. • Anyone is welcome to attend.

16. Semester 2 Overview • Online Resources • www.ouchihs.org • www.edmodo.com group: Ouchi High School Chemistry • code: cbsrom • ed.ted.com • Types of Items Posted on Websites • Homework assignments • Power points and handouts from class • answers to homework and handouts • videos and articles that will help you learn more

17. Semester 2 Overview • Contacting Ms. Boon • kboon-nitoff@laalliance.org

18. Lab Safety Rules • No eating or drinking is permitted in any science classroom. • Clean up before leaving. • Report all spills and injuries. • Be safe and responsible. Throwing items and conducting pranks are prohibited. • Keep a clear lab table. Move backpacks before labs. • Do not touch lab equipment unless instructed to do so. • Wear all appropriate safety equipment at all times. • Any infraction of the aforementioned rules will result in a suspension from the lab.

19. Jeopardy Challenge • Groups of 3-4 students • Write your answer on the white board. • The questions will rotate around the room.

20. Homework • Bring a two liter bottle