Two weeks of school down! I am becoming more familiar with names and that is a success in my book.  Students had their first couple of grades taken this past week.  All students were given the opportunity to re-take the Electromagnets TC, if they did not make a 100 but were required to write it three times to do so. The reasoning behind this is because many students (although I tell them daily, memory) are taken by surprise.  Additionally, students were exposed to their first quiz and lab grade. The target concepts (student created) are meant to prepare us for the application of these ideas and often this takes practice learning to apply and think critically. In my opinion, the first few weeks of school are typically more challenging, as students learn the routines and expectations. I have high expectations for each of my students, knowing they are capable of success in class we apply what we are learning, think critically, learn to take an active part in the learning process, all while increasing responsibility and accountability. I will do all I can to help the students- the next months, they are a top priority alongside my own family. With all of that said, I try to keep my grade book up to date and put in 0's if I do not have an assignment so that students and parents can see to know an assignment is missing and as a placeholder that students will know their grade if not completed.

Here is a look ahead at this week:

Monday: Electric generators close read and create TC

Tuesday-Wednesday: Begin electric motors. Class discussion on electricity and magnetism. Lab on electric motors

Thursday: Unit assessment over Magnetism and Electricity

Friday: Go over quiz

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