You are in Mr. Beard’s science class – science lab D

• Find your assigned seat

• Complete the interest survey

Tuesday, August 18

• Set up your spiral notebook like you see on the board

• Markers are on the back counter

Hometown - Murfreesboro, TN

Education

-B. S. in biology from Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, TX

- Teaching certificate for biology and general science from West Texas A & M University

-Masters of Education from Lincoln Memorial University

-Education Specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University

Residence – Clinton, TN

Family - wife Lara, daughter Emma (age 8), and son Will (4 years old)

Hobbies - fishing, backpacking, time with my family

Be punctual and prepared(Tardy Log – 2 in 1 week shall be

an isolated lunch, complete action plan)

Listen and follow directions

Be kind, truthful, and respectful

Participate in class & give your best effort

• When entering the room:

a) Get Science Portfolio out

b) Sharpen pencils

c) Complete Bio-Task

d) You are expected to be in your seat working on the Bio-Task when the bell rings – otherwise you are TARDY!

Restroom• You should use the restroom before

you come to class

• Once you are in class, you must stay

• Do NOT bring your books to class, then go

• Emergencies only during class

• What can I do when I am done?– Read a book

– Daily Reflection

– Do homework

– Organize your Science Portfolio

– Tally your grades

• Getting your attention

– I will say BOOMSTICKS!

– Slap your thighs twice, clap once, put your hands on your shoulders, and look at me with your voice silent

Let’s practice!!!

• Need a pencil?– Ask Mr. Beard first– Write you name on the board– Borrow a pencil from the can– Return pencil and erase your name– Pencils are not always available

• I run out

• When leaving the room

a) Gather belongings when instructed to do so

b) Mr. Beard dismisses the class – do NOT pack up while I am still teaching

• Planner as hall pass

• You fill it out, I will initial it

• Cells, cell division - Force

• DNA - Motion

• Reproduction - Features of life

• Genetics - Simple machines

• Measurement - Waves

• Rock cycle - Layers of the earth

• Plate tectonics - Body systems

• Renewable vs. nonrenewable resources

• Wilderness Connections backpacking trip• Wednesday – Friday, October 14 – 16 • Up to 30 students can go• Open to all 7th & 8th graders at JMS

• Seventh Grade Blue Team field trip

• Thursday, October 22nd

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park

• We will learn about the history of the area, and participate in science, math, and geography activities with the help of the park rangers

• Activities will include hiking, creek wading & macro-invertebrate study, and other nature/history related activities

• While teaching and interacting with you I will strive to be courteous and polite and leave your dignity in tact

• I expect you to do the same for me and your peers

• I hope you will see that I am concerned for your well-being and want only the best for you