September 3 (A Day) and September 4 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 2

OBJECTIVE: The student will discuss effective lab practices in order to perform labs safely.

WARM-UP: If you were a scientist today, what contribution(s) would you
make to enhance the field of science?

VOCABULARY: (On hold)

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Wednesday, September 3 – FUTILE (adj.) – hopeless; without effect
A D+ average and no extracurricular interests meant that applying to Harvard was futile, but Lucy still hoped that she would get accepted.

Thursday, September 4 – DIVERSE (adj.) – varied
The students of Parkdale come from diverse backgrounds and the student body has representatives from more than 40 countries.

CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) B.E.E. Book Check
4) Review Safety Contract
5) Lab Safety and Lab Equipment activity
6) Discussion and Closure

HANDOUTS:
1) Safety Contract
2) Lab
3) Class Brochure

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 1-4 in your textbook.

HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline of Section 1-3. BEE BOOK due on Sept. 3. Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXTRA CREDIT if parents attend Back-to-school night!!!