ESB Welcome

ESB Welcome

Welcome Letter & Safety Letter

1. Welcome Letter

Standards

• SCGS 2: Developing & Using Models

• SCGS 4: Collecting, Analyzing & Interpreting Data

• SCGS 5: Determining & Using Appropriate Mathematics

• SCGS 6: Constructing Explanations & Designing Solutions

• SCGS 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

• SCGS 8: Obtaining, Evaluating, & Communicating Information

Content

• Resources (including water and energy)

• Climate Change (focusing on data and evidence)

• Big Bang & Star Life Cycle

Multiple Choice

How many standards will we be assessing in ESB?

• 1-2

• 3-4

• 5-6

• 7-8

Poll

Which of the units sounds the most interesting?

• Big Bang

• Climate Change

• Resources

First Unit - Resources

• SCGS 2: Developing & Using Models

• SCGS 4: Collecting, Analyzing & Interpreting Data

• SCGS 8: Obtaining, Evaluating, & Communicating Information

Multiple Select

Which of the following will be covered in our first unit?

Select as many choices as apply

• SCGS 2

• SCGS 4

• SCGS 5

• SCGS 6

• SCGS 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the topics will we be covering in our first unit?

• Big Bang

• Climate Change

• Resources

Daily Checks

• Email

• Classroom

• Agenda

Grading

• Check Synergy/StudentVue weekly

• Grades come from summatives (80%; can be remediated) and work completion (20%; cannot be remediated)

• Must earn a 2.7 overall AND no less than a 2 on any assessment to earn credit

Remediation

• Not applicable to work completion

• Within 2 weeks of getting an assessment back

• Should do if less than a 3

• Missed the 4? You have ONE opportunity to remediate above a 3

Poll

Who is your guidance counselor?

• Ms. Dolson

• Ms. Goss

• Ms. Magee

• Ms. Spaulding

• Ms. Wade

Poll

How often do you check your grades?

• Daily

• Weekly

• A few times a month

• Monthly

• Never

2. Emergency Procedures

3. Safety Letter

For everyone's safety be sure to:

• Read the directions BEFORE starting

• Know where the safety equipment is and how to use it

• Let Ms. Silva know if any glass breaks

• Don't taste anything

• No horseplay!!!

Cleaning Up

• Wash, dry, and put the glassware where directed

• Clean and dry counters and tables

• Throw out trash including wet paper towels

• Wash your hands with soap

Time for a Quiz!!!

Multiple Choice

Which safety procedure has us stay in the room with the door locked, but we can continue on with class?

• Evacuation

• Fire Drill

• Lockdown

• Lockout

Multiple Choice

How often should you check your email?

• Daily

• Weekly

• A few times a month

• Monthly

• Never

Multiple Choice

How long do you have to remediate something?

• You have as long as you want

• Until the end of the trimester

• 2 weeks from doing it

• 2 weeks from getting it back

Multiple Choice

Can you remediate work completion?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

If I break glass, I should be sure to:

• Use my hands to sweep it up

• Try to rinse it down the drain

• Tell Ms. Silva

• Throw it in the trash

Multiple Select

Which of the following will be covered in our first unit?

Select as many choices as apply

• SCGS 2

• SCGS 4

• SCGS 5

• SCGS 6

• SCGS 8

Multiple Choice

How many standards will we be assessing in ESB?

• 1-2

• 3-4

• 5-6

• 7-8

Multiple Choice

Which of the topics will we be covering in our first unit?

• Big Bang

• Climate Change

• Resources