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Welcome to Science! There are several things that we need to discuss before we can get started with the science of fourth grade.


 * Classroom Rules
 * How to get my attention - what does this look like, feel like, sound like?
 * Where to sit - anywhere unless there is a problem and then I will move you
 * What to bring on a daily basis - notebook, pencil
 * Sit silently
 * If you have a question, raise your hand, or ask your neighbor
 * Lab Safety
 * Never eat in the room
 * Follow all directions in order
 * Never eat or directly smell any of the lab materials - unless directed by ME to do so
 * Do not run or play when we are doing a lab - if you do, you will return to your homeroom and get a zero for the lab
 * Lack of pre-lab preparation is the main threat to safety in our lab. If you and your group are unprepared, you will be unsure of yourself, waste time, and have a good chance of making a mistake that leads to a problem.
 * If you have any questions - ask before your proceed
 * I may ask you to put your hair in a ponytail if I think it may cause a problem hanging down
 * Safety Contract
 * you and your parents will be asked to complete a Lab Safety Contract before you can participate in any labs.
 * Lab Reports
 * Notebooks
 * Notes
 * Quizzes
 * Tests
 * Exit/Entrance Slips
 * @Collaborize Classroom

You are scientists now! What do scientists do? What do they use? Why do we need them?Talk to the person across from you and come up with at least one answer for each question. We'll write down all your ideas and then discuss them.