Transcript A PowerPoint Presentation about Mr. Zindman`s Class

Welcome all students
back to school!
See this presentation at www.mrzindman.com
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 Before we start class, you must fill out an interest inventory
 This will count as your first class grade
 Make sure you answer all the questions in complete
sentences
 This inventory counts as a class grade. Answer the questions
to the best of your knowledge to get 100% You can skip only
three questions of your choice.
 The inventory will be collected and graded. An incomplete
inventory will count as a zero.
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 This is an important year for
you!
 I will give you an introduction
to our classroom. Please
listen carefully!
 If you were in Mr. Zindman
and Ms. Denny’s class last
year…please be patient.
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I’m glad you
are back!
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 My Background
 I grew up on Long Island.
 I went to school on Long Island.
 I Graduated Penn State, S.U.N.Y at Stony
Brook and Hofstra Universities.
 I have degrees in Psychology and a
master’s degree in Education.
 My Experience
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I’ve been teaching for many years.
I love teaching middle school!
I love MLO!
I think the students at MLO are the greatest!
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 Rusty
 Gieko
 Budda
I even have walking sticks!
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 Ms. Denny will be in the class to assist everyone.
 She is currently attending Dowling University.
 “Ms. Denny is the best Teaching Assistant in the
whole world”-Mr. Z
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MLO Mission Statement
• Our Vision is: to empower each student with
the knowledge and skills needed to be college
and career ready while learning in a safe,
orderly environment of high expectations.
•Our Mission requires: Administration, staff,
parents, students and community to act as
learning partners to improve the educational
process for all students, thus producing
responsible, contributing members of society.
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A Message from
President Obama
http://www.whitehouse.gov/me
diaresources/
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 A course syllabus
is an outline of a
course
 You will receive a
course syllabus
containing the
course details
from Mr. Zindman
 I will go over the
course syllabus
throughout this
presentation
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 To give you the academic tools you need to
progress in the middle school.
 In this class we will learn about U.S. History.
 To provide a supportive learning environment.
 Having a set of rules to ensure that we have a
positive learning environment.
 To have fun while we learn.
 To make new friends and discover new
interests.
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Why am I assigned to this class?
What will we be doing in this class?
What will I learn from this class?
What tools will we be using in this class?
What are my requirements for this class?
How will I be evaluated ?
How will I be treated in this class?
What are the class rules?
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Why am I assigned to
this class?
 To learn how to apply the history of American
culture to your own life.
 To help you make better decisions in your life
based on the lessons we learn in American
History.
 To enable you to be an active participate in
American government by voting when you
become an adult!
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 Do Now
 Word and question of
the Day
 School Wide Board
Format
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All materials
are listed in
your class
syllabus.
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 The American
history textbook is
called, America,
History of Our
Nation
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 A copy of the
E-textbook will be
available with the
teacher and parents
discretion.
 The textbook is also
available on the internet at
www.pearsonsuccess.net.
Your teacher will provide
you with the instructions to
view the textbook on line
when they come available.
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 A 2 inch
three
ring
binder
with
looseleaf
paper
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 A pen and 3
ring pencil
pouch
required each
day for class.
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 In Social Studies we will
learn about the first
Native Americans and
history of our nation.
 We will examine
pictures, places, movies
and historical
documents on U.S. and
world history.
Learning about
American, African,
and World History
is fun!
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 How American History has
effected the life of many
cultures. For example, the
struggle to end slavery.
 How can we use the knowledge
from American history to make
the world a better place for all
cultures.
 How can learning about
American History can prepare
you for your future.
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 Will learn
about
American
History from
Early Native
Americans to
the Civil War.
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Name the famous
people.
th
8
Grade
Students
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history from the Civil
War to the year 2012.
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How many
famous black
heroes can you
name?
We will
learn
about
African
history
through
out the
year.
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 Learning about U.S. History trying to answer
essential questions.
What is an essential question?
 It is a question that has no right or wrong answer.
 It is a question that provides a true understanding about a
topic.
 It is a question that applies curriculum knowledge in
everyday decisions and problem solving.
We will answer essential questions by
examining sources such as documents,
pictures, and video segments.
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Who were the first Americans?
Why explore the Earth?
Why should we go to war?
Has technology changed history?
What role does natural resources play in history?
Is global warming changing history?
How can obtain peace in the Middle East?
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 We will be using the
internet for school
web projects!
 Strict rules and
appropriate behavior
must be followed in
using the internet.
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Why do we
need rules in
school?
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 You will be treated with
respect.
• Remember
respect is a “two
way street!”
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 You are to complete all class
assignments and homework. In a
timely matter. See
www.mrzindman.com for all
assignments.
 You are to come to class on
time. Lateness will count
against your class grade!
Arrive three times late to a
class and your parent is
contacted!
 You are to behave
appropriately at all times!
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Bathroom Rules
 You must ask appropriately and politely to use the
bathroom. You must have permission!
 You must have an appropriate bathroom pass issued
from an adult to gain access to the bathroom. No
bathroom passes are to be issued the first and last ten
minutes of every period. You will be allowed to use the
bathroom only 2 times during the month in class.
 No bathroom passes issued for poor class behavior. If
you continue to misbehavior you will lose bathroom
privileges. Be Smart!
 No passes first or last period of the day!
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 You need to read
the school rules in
your agenda book.
Discuss the rule
with your parents.
 You need to sign
the agenda book
with your parents
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Rewards
•Certificates
•Letters to parents
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Certificates
will be
awarded for
test grades
and projects
scoring above
85%
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•Loss of privileges
•Letters home to parents
•Parent conferences
•Phone calls
•Home visits
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No cell phones or
communication
devices in class!
If discovered they
will be taken and
given to Ms. Denny
or Mr. Zindman. If
you do not listen the
phone will be given
to a school
administrator or
security officer
immediately!
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Video games from home are
not permitted
in class!
If discovered they will be removed and
handed over to an administrator or
security officer!
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• Computers are only to be used for
computer class assignments from Mr.
Zindman exclusively!
• Do not abuse the computers! If you are
caught sneaking on the computer playing
games, or listening to music you will be
disconnected and lose computer
privileges! If you still refuse to cooperate,
your parents and the technology
department will be contacted and you will
loose district wide computer privileges.
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Your grading will be determined in
the following manner:
 10% Class notes
Midterm and final
exams account for
33% of your final
grade
 60% Class exams
 30% Homework
Total: 100% of your grade = Quarter grade
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Let’s have a great year
by improving our
academics and making
new friends!
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Lets have a
great school
year!
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