Mr. Antonello

Mr. Antonello

SCIENCE

About Me• Graduated from West Chester University

December, 2010– Dual Degree in E&S Science and Geology– Additional certifications in General Science &

Middle School Mathematics• Graduated from Epiphany in 2001• Favorite sports teams–Pittsburgh Steelers–Philadelphia Flyers.

Class Policies

• Check and copy information from the board when you come in

• Think about today’s “Objectives” and write down a few things you (would like to) know about the topic

• Visit http://mrascience.wordpress.com/ daily for information, updates, and notes!

Extra-curricular

• Daily / Weekly science news– Once a month, you will provide a brief report on

interesting science news• Science Trivia questions– Answers due at the beginning of class on Friday

Exam Info

• Exams announced at least one week in advance

• Will be challenging, but fair– Examine what you DO know– Leave nothing blank!– Each test has 1 extra credit question.

Grading Policies• Homework assignments are each

worth 10 points – These add up over the course of a

trimester• Exams worth 100 points each– Multiple choice– Fill in the blank– Short answer (1-5 sentences)– Essay (a complete answer)– Bonus.

Review Info

• Have 2 “Review days” before an exam• One day to work on chapter review– Chapter reviews can be turned in for extra credit

(1 point of credit for every 5 correct answers)• One day to play Jeopardy! review game.

Mad Science

• We have access to Lab Learner!• Labs will vary in value from 20 to 50 points– Important to follow instructions and answer

questions completely– Lab Safety contract

• Anyone who is considered to be behaving inappropriately / recklessly during lab will be removed from class and receive a zero for that lab.

Behavior Policies• Class Behavior– Worth 10% of your TOTAL grade– If you have to be spoken to, you will receive a

Warning– Any incidents after a warning will be a Strike, which

will start affecting your grade– 3 strikes in a day / appropriate amount of time will

result in a Level 2 and a 2% penalty• Just be respectful of yourself, your classmates

and your teachers.

About Me… for You

• NAME• Three things about you (family, pets, hobbies)• Picture of you• Drawings or pictures of things you like– Sports teams, animals, celebrities

• If you could invent anything, what would it be?

DUE: Friday, September 14th