Mr. Robinson’s ClassWelcome Back!

Look at the learning!

Classroom Rules

We will Learn…

Body Systems and interactionsDiseases of the BodyExamine differences of Mitosis/MeiosisGenetics in DepthInvestigate global environmental issuesEconomic factors for environment protectionAquatic Ecosystems/ Biomes

We will Learn…

Factors that assist ecosystem formationAffects of atmospheric conditions on EarthEarth’s Geologic Past/Mississippi’s

geological areasNature of our galaxy and universeProperties of matter-Yes again!Simple and complex machinesEnergy transfer

Grading

Test X2Labs 67%ProjectsX2

HomeworkClass work 33%QuizzesX2

My Expectations for You!

Why? Because I believe in you!I know you are ALL smart. You can do anything you try.“I can’t” is the acronym for “I

Completely Admit I’m Not Trying.”

This year…NO EXCUSES!

It is science, but not rocket science!

I believe you all have the capacity to perform your best every day and expect no less.

What are Procedures?

Procedures are a plan for success.

Procedures are put in place for our classroom so you will know what is expected of you on a daily basis.

This will allow us to focus all of our attention on the wonderful world of science!

Procedures-Entering Classroom

1. Come in Quietly.

2. Get out homework, class work, and notes.

3. Be prepared to start when the bell rings

4. Read the board to find out what we will be doing.

5. Commence bell work.

Procedures• Getting students attention- I raise a hand, everyone raises their

hand, listen to instructions.• Getting teachers attention- raise hand and wait to be called upon• Trash• Absent- Your responsibility to get what you need!• Pencil breaks/sharpening• Homework/class work• Headings on HW or CW• Collecting homework/ class work• Walking the halls• Tardy• Land of No Name• Labs• Bathroom break

Visitor/Substitute Procedures• When someone enters the classroom:

immediately there should be silence. • Continue on with your lesson.

• I am rarely out, however if I am, please treat the substitute as respectfully as you treat me. I expect the same good behavior at all times.

Taking NotesReduce Notes

Review

Adapt, Improvise, Overcome

Use your strengths to learn

• Rewrite• Make pictures• Walk as you study• Listen to music as you study• Rap it out or sing it- you learn

hundreds of song a year.• Flash cards

My Goal:Change the World, One Student at a

Time

Finally…I am thrilled to have you in my class!

Everyone here is very important to me! Why?

I care about your success.

Together…we will succeed!