8/26/13First Day of SchoolLearning Goal: I will be able to make observations.

Do Now

1. Choose your seat.

2. On the index card write your:

*name

*birth date

*4 things you did this summer

3. Read the class syllabus and underline any confusions.

4. Write down the learning goal and today’s assignment in your agenda or notebook.

Today’s Assignment

What did you observe today as you entered G.C. Hawley Middle School?

1. In your notebook write down your observations.

2. Discuss among your table partners what you observed.

3. Group discussion about observations.

4. Define the following terms: observation, qualitative, and quantitative. Use the Basic Science Skill file located on my webpage: http://www.gcs.k12.nc.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=2554

Assignment to Complete At Home

Get forms signed:• Lunch form (if not needed, please return blank) Lunch

status is the same as last year for the first 10 days of school.

• Health letter• Student information sheet• 7th grade welcome letter• Class syllabus