New Seating Chart for Quarter 3; Four Corners Name Tent Pair Share; Reflection Writing; Review Class Agreements, syllabus, rules

New seating chart
-Pick a popsicle stick and pick your own seat at your new randomly assigned table
-Try this table out for today, we'll adjust if necessary
-Ms. Ferro reserves the right to make adjustments if needed

Make a name tent to do another Four Corners:
Upper Left - Most interesting APES topic so far
Upper Right - Favorite morning beverage
Bottom Left - Most looking forward __ to this semester
Bottom Right - Number of siblings

Pair share at your table and be prepared to introduce your partner to the class, picking one or two attributes to share out in our class circle

Welcome to Semester 2 of AP Environmental Science
Things to look forward to:
-Aquaponics tanks!
-Guest speaker on Modern Agriculture & Environmental Science!

-Half day walking field trip to Mt. Tabor!

In your notebook...
Semester 1 Reflection Writing:
1. What did I do well in Semester 1? What things did I accomplish? What am I most proud of?
2. If given a second chance, what would I change about Semester 1? Is there anything you wish you would have done differently? Why? 
3. Who is someone that helped you out in Semester 1? If you didn't make that connection, who is someone at school, home, etc. that you might be able to reach out to for support in Semester 2?
4. What is a personal goal you have for Semester 2? What is an actionable item you can do as the first step towards achieving this goal?
5. What environmental science topic do you want to learn about in Semester 2?

B--R--E--A--K 

Review Class Agreements - any changes?

Period 1: 
1. Be engaged - Listen to the speaker
2. Be focused - Put all your attention to the task at hand
3. Honesty - Speaking truth to one another
4. Help classmates - Offer assistance if you see someone struggling
5. Integrity - Don't copy others' work
6. Work hard
7. Respect boundaries/property
8. Take responsibility for your actions - Own up to what you do
9. Be organized - Come to class prepared
10. Be safe - think about your actions and their consequences
11. Be respectful of others - Be polite/kind

Period 3: 
1. Contribute - Share ideas
2. Be respectful of materials and surroundings
3. Follow class instructions/directions
4. Be respectful of others 
5. Be present during class time (engaged)
6. Be motivated to get work done without being told
7. Take accountability for your actions
8. Be a positive influence in the classroom
9. Take breaks appropriately and responsibly
10. Be kind

Period 4: 
1. Don't force your opinions on others - Don't shut someone down whose opinion is different than your own
2. Respect your peers' boundaries - Listen when asked to stop
3. Be prepared - Bring supplies/materials
4. Be serviceful - Help others who need it
5. Work hard and fairly - Don't let others do all the work in group projects
6. Be safe - Follow directions 
7. Be mindful of your space - Leave it better than you found it

Ms. Ferro's #1 non-negotiable rule: RESPECT 
Also...
Come to class prepared, on time

Notebooks and materials out, phones away when bell rings

Dear Students,

1. I believe in you.

2. I trust in you.

3. You are listened to.

4. You are cared for.

5. You are important.

6. You will succeed.

Love,

Ms. Ferro

Review Syllabus
Grading:
Assessment 50%
Homework 20%
Labs/Projects 20%
Classroom Work 10%