Year Overview
What is expected of me?
Curiosity: Why? Why ask why? Why not? Science is about being curious, problem solving and learning how to ask good questions and seek their answers. You should come to class with an active mind and a spirit of curiosity that will guide your scientific inquiry.
Conduct: I expect everyone to contribute to a positive learning environment by being respectful of others, sharing ideas, listening to others and taking responsibility for your own learning
Effort: All students are expected to do their best work, engage themselves in activities and discussions, complete assigned work on time and come to class prepared to learn.
Homework: I expect your work to reveal good thought and effort. Late homework will result in a loss of one half a grade for each day it is late and will be reflected on report cards. Late assignments will not be accepted once the trimester is over.
Notebooks: Each student should keep some type of a complete, well organized notebook for the course. Three-ring binders work well, but I encourage you to develop a system that works for you.
The notebook should be organized and contain all of the following: 1) class notes; 2) lab notes and data; 3) handouts 4) any other relevant science work. We will also collect work for your portfolios throughout the year. 