Mrs. Hollowell's

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Mrs. Hollowell's Science Class Room 236
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Class Rules

• 1. Be on time.
• 2. Be Prepared (book and materials.)
• 3. Raise hand and wait to be called on (Respect
  and Common Courtesy at all times)
• 4. Obey all school handbook rules
• 5. Practice Safe Science

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PBISPositive Behavioral Interventions and
Supports

• 3 Bs-
• Be respectful
• Be responsible
• Be safe
• Rewarding positive behavior

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Team 8-1s Classroom Behavioral Expectations -
September
Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe
Communicate with positive intentions Be seated when bell rings Walk in classroom while transitioning
Listen to what others share in class Come prepared with materials/supplies Keep materials and belongings neatly at your desk
Respond/react with kind words/tone Be accountable to your actions Exit classroom by walking to hallway after bell rings
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REWARDS

• HOMEWORK PASSES
• 1. Earning an "A" on a test or quiz qualifies for
  one entry into the Homework Pass Raffle.
• 2. Earning a "star" on Current Science Class work
  qualifies for one entry into the Homework Pass
  Raffle.

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More REWARDS

• 1. Students that still have their behavior chart
  sticker at the mid-quarter will earn 1 Homework
  Pass .
• 2. Donation Soap, Paper Towels or Kleenex
• 3. Students that have their behavior chart
  sticker at the END of the quarter will earn an
  additional Homework Pass .
• 4. Random Act of Kindness

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Even more REWARDS

• BONUS POINTS
• 1. Signed and returned Science Safety Contract.
• 2. Perfect score on a Quiz or Test.
• 3. Leading the Class in Dinner Talk

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Assertive DisciplineConsequences
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Grading Policy

• Category 1 (45 ) 
• Test/Major Assessment
• Category 2 (40 ) 
• Labs, Quiz/Minor Assessment
• Category 3 (15 ) 
• Daily work, class work, homework, etc.

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HOMEWORK

• All Assignments are DUE on the next school day.
• No Work? You must complete the Homework Referral
  Sheet on the Assignment Due Date! Now complete
  and turn in the work (next day for 70 credit).
• After that day No Credit.

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The Law of the LAB!

• It is your responsibility to make sure that your
  groups Lab Write up is turned in on TIME! Even if
  it ISNT your turn to do it!
• If it is not done by that student, you are then
  allowed to do the write up yourself for full
  credit!

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Absences

• Check the Assignment Binder for make-up work.
• For every school day absent you have one one
  school day to complete turn in the work.
• PLANNED ABSENCES GET YOUR WORK BEFORE YOU GO!
• IT IS DUE THE DAY YOU RETURN!

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Science Curriculum

• Scientific Methods Tools, Measurement, and
  Safety

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Physical Science Interactions of Matter
Chemical Bonding and Reactions.
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Forces, Motion, and Energy Matter and Forces in
Motion
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Earth Science Inside the Restless Earth Plate
tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes.
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Problem Based LearningGroup project
presentationIndividual research paper

• Topic Nuclear Power Plants

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PBL Work Ethic Policy

• 1. Students will be given several days of access
  to SHJH computers.
• 2. Students will store their information on their
  flash/jump drive to enable them to continue to
  work on their project on their own time.
• 3. Various class days will be used for labs,
  films on the topic, or lessons to increase
  student understanding.

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2 PBL Final Projects

• A. INDIVIDUAL Write a Research Paper based on
  your findings. Use PBL Illinois Nuclear Power
  Plants Research Paper Rubric for Guidelines.
• B. GROUP Give an Oral Presentation of their
  findings, using a student created Power point.
  Every person in the group must speak. Use PBL
  Illinois Nuclear Power Plants Project Rubric for
  Guidelines.
• All PBL Handouts are available on my teacher page
  at www.summithill.org

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Interactive online editions my.hrw.com

• All Students were given usernames and passwords
  on August 28, 2012.
• Levels M (Physics), L (Chemistry), and
• F (Earth Science) are available online.
• Students are able to login, work, save and
  printout assignments

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We are embarking on our Science Fair journey.

• The Science Department is now aligning our
  Science Fair to Common Core and PARCC standards.
• With your support your child will now be able to
  work up to their fullest potential while
  preparing their Science fair project (as
  determined by you the parent and your child.)

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2012 Science Fair Project Grading Guidelines
Rubric
  Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Far Below Basic
Topic Card   Demonstrates a novel approach and/or idea. Highly creative Grade level or higher High quality measurable quantitative data Is written on a 3 X 5 index card/with three topics prioritized 6 points Mostly creative Grade level Needed some revisions Quality measurable quantitative data Is written on a 3 X 5 index card with three topics prioritized   5 points Somewhat creative Below grade level Low quality data Is not written on an index card with topics randomly written   4 points Not very creative Elementary level Demonstration Is not written on an index card with the topics randomly written       3 points Not present                 0 points
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SFB 1-4 Rubric
  Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Far Below Basic
SFB 1-4 20 points 1. Title Highly creative project title 5 points Mostly creative title   4 points Somewhat creative title   3 points Not very creative   2 points Not present   0 points
2. Question Complete sentence Topic is very detailed and clear. Correct spelling and grammar       5 points Mostly complete sentence Topic is mostly detailed and clear. Mostly correct spelling and grammar   4 points Somewhat complete sentence Topic is somewhat clear. Somewhat correct spelling and grammar   3 points Not a complete sentence Topic is not very clear. Few words spelled correctly Few sentences are grammatically correct   2 points Not present           0 points
3. Purpose Clearly stated and begins with to determine. There is a strong personal connection to this project.   5 points Statement begins with to determine. There is a mild personal connection to this project.   4 points Is partially stated, to determine. There is weak personal connection to this project.   3 points Is not stated, to determine. There is no personal connection to this project.     2 points Not present         0 points
4. Hypothesis Complete sentence Educated guess Topic is clear Correct spelling and grammar Is stated in the Ifthen format       5 points Mostly complete sentence Mostly educated guess Topic is mostly clear Mostly correct spelling and grammar Is stated in the Ifthen format     4 points Somewhat complete sentence Somewhat educated guess Topic is somewhat clear Somewhat correct spelling and grammar Is partially stated in the Ifthen format.   3 points Incomplete sentence Not very educated guess Topic is not very clear Few words spelled correctly Few sentences are grammatically correct Is not stated in the Ifthen format   2 points Not present                 0 points
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SFB 5-9 Rubric
      Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Far Below Basic
SFB 5-9 20 points   5. Variables Independent and dependent variables have been correctly identified and defined.     5 points Independent or dependent variable have been misidentified and defined.   4 points Independent and dependent variables have both been misidentified and partially defined.   3 points Missing one of the variables and has not been defined.       2 points Not present           0 points
6. Control Group 7. Constants The control group is clearly and correctly identified and defined.     5 points The control group is clearly and incorrectly identified and defined.   4 points The control group is partially and incorrectly identified or defined.   3 points The control group is incorrectly identified and not defined.     2 points Not present         0 points
8. Procedure Complete sentences Topic is clear All steps listed Correct sequence Correct spelling and grammar       5 points Mostly complete sentences Topic is mostly clear Most steps listed Mostly correct sequence Mostly correct spelling and grammar   4 points Somewhat complete sentences Topic is somewhat clear Some steps listed Sequence is somewhat clear Somewhat correct spelling and grammar   3 points Few complete sentences Topic is not very clear Few steps listed Sequence is not very clear Few words spelled correctly Few sentences are grammatically correct 2 points Not present                   0 points
9. Lab Supplies Student clearly specifies the following Required lab supplies are listed. No Lab Supplies are Required.   5 points Student Mostly specifies the following Required lab supplies are listed. No Lab Supplies are Required.   4 points Student somewhat specifies the following Required lab supplies are listed. No Lab Supplies are Required.   3 points Student inadequately specifies the following Required lab supplies are listed. No Lab Supplies are Required.     2 points Not present             0 points
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All Honors students are required to participate
in the Schools Science Fair. Students will be
required to do a project and a write a paper
documenting their experiment. Only IJAS
Participants may compete at the Regional Science
Fairs in March of 2013, Qualifiers move on to
state May 2013.
All Science Fair Handouts are available on my
teacher page at www.summithill.org
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Thank you for stopping by!!

• Please contact me as soon as a concern arises.
• jhollowell_at_summithill.org