Welcome to

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Welcome to 8th Grade - Gold Science! Mr. Nelson
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All about Mr. Nelson

• I grew up in Crystal Lake
• I graduated From Carroll University (Waukesha,
  Wisconsin) and Arizona State University
• Taught 8th grade science for 5 years, this will
  be my Second year at Lundahl.

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Topics of study

• 1. Scientific Method Lab Safety
• 2. Chemistry
• 3. Force and Motion
• 4. Light and Sound (waves)

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Materials

• 1.Binder (1 for science or 3 for all classes)
• 2.Tab Dividers
• 3. Loose leaf
• 4. Pencils
• 5.Pen
• 6.Colored Pencils (optional)

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Grading Scale

• A 90 to 100
• B 80 to 89
• C 70 to 79
• D 60 to 69
• F 0 to 59

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Nelsons Classroom Expectations

1. Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat.
2. Use appropriate language at all times.
3. Keep your hands, feet and other objects to
   yourself.
4. Be respectful to your peers.

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Binder Break Down

• Tab 1 Vocabulary
• Tab 2-Notes
• Tab 3-Worksheets and Quizzes
• Tab 4- Labs
• Tab 5- Cornell Notes

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Classroom Procedures and Expectations

• Coming into the Room
• 1.Be in your seat when the bell rings
• 2.Write your homework in your agenda
• 3. Begin daily vocabulary work

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Turning in Work

• 1. Completed
• Name and hour on the paper
• Turned in on time

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Late Work

• You can turn in an assignment in the late tray
  for 10 off, which is better so it is very
  important that you turn in all your work.
• I do accept notes from parents, if emergencies
  arise!
• The reason why most people are not successful
  in 8th Grade Science is because they dont turn
  missing assignments

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Absent?

• Check my website
• Turn the absent work in the late tray the
  following day (You will still receive full
  credit).
• You have the same number of days absent to make
  up work your missing work.
• (I.e. If your absent for two days, you have
  two days to get me your missing work.)

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Tests

• 1.      Reviews-  We will play review games in
  class the day before test, and/or sometimes for
  quizzes.
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• 2. Retakes- Students who receive a failing
  grade can retake tests once during tutoring after
  school.

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Extra Credit

• I offer extra credit throughout the year at
  various times (usually homework).
• Podcast Extra Credit

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Cheating Policy

• 1. My definition- Not doing the work yourself,
  using your words and ideas! You should be able to
  rephrase what you read/ wrote and explain it to
  me!
• 2. If youre caught cheating in-
• a.      Homework The assignment is taken away
  and you will receive a 0.
• b.Test/ Quiz You will retake the assessment,
  for the opportunity to receive a grade no higher
  than a 59.

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Restroom Usage

• 1. You are not allowed to use the restroom during
  tests, quizzes, or while I am giving
  instructions.
• 2. Students most sign out when they use the
  restroom. Students must carry with them a
  designated hall pass hanging next to the exit.

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Attention Signal

• 1. I will raise my hand as an Attention Signal.
• 2. When my hand is raised it means
•  Stop Talking, stop doing.
•  Signal Others.
•  Look at teacher.
•  Listen

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Consequences

• If students are still talking after I have given
  my signal, then my offense policy will be
  imposed.
• If the issue continues with the same student(s)
  then they will either be timed out to a buddy
  teacher or held back after the bell has rung for
  the amount of instruction time lost.

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Consequences

• 1st Warning
• 2nd Timed Out to a Buddy Teacher- fill out a Time
  Out sheet. This must be completed in ten minutes.
• 3rd After School Detention

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Tardy

• A. Once the bell has rung, you are expected to be
  in your assigned seat and have your daily
  vocabulary out and started.
• 1.      If you are not in your seat once the bell
  has rung, then you will be subject to a tardy.
• 2.      Three times that youre late will result
  in a following day after school detention.
• Hall passes from another teacher or the office
  will excuse you from being tardy

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Rewards

• Labs, Station Work
• Better Activities
• Fridays last few minutes social time

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Electronics Policy

• if I see any cell phones, IPODs, or any type of
  electrical device in my class it will be
  confiscated and brought to the office. Your
  parent or guardian may pick it up at the end of
  the school.

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What you can expect from me.

1. I will always make myself available to students
   and parents, and address any concerns they might
   have (emails, or phone calls).
2. Prepare you for High School
3. A place you feel comfortable to come to.

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What I can expect from you.

1. Come prepared for class
2. Begin daily vocabulary work
3. Participate
4. Follow Classroom Expectations

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This year..

• We will cover Chemistry and Physics
• And have a lot of fun!