Mr. Rubin's Lincoln Chemistry Blog

June 4, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-06-04T07:02:00.000-07:00

Begin reviewing for final. Review packet handed out. The final is on Tuesday.

June 3, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-06-04T07:01:00.000-07:00

Quiz day (Toxins Investigation 2). Our work packet was also turned in. The final in next Tuesday.

June 2, 2008 - Monday

2008-06-02T07:48:00.000-07:00

Today we finished going over Investigation 2, Lesson 7 - Toxins at Work. We then got a sheet of balancing equations to practice. This sheet will be due tomorrow with the rest of the packet. There is also the quiz tomorrow. The quiz and the packet make up a significant amount of points that could greatly affect your grade, either positively or negatively so make sure you study.

May 30, 2008 - Friday

2008-05-30T07:14:00.000-07:00

Today we are going to cover Toxins, Investigation 2, Lesson 7 - Toxins at Work. The whole packet of work is due on Tuesday before the quiz.

May 29, 2008 - Thursday

2008-05-30T07:13:00.001-07:00

Today I was not here. We took notes and answered the questions for chapter 8.1 in the blue textbook. Also, there was a handout that went along with the chapter.

May 28, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-05-28T07:44:00.000-07:00

Today we are participating in Industry Day at the Center for Science and Engineering. 1st period will work with them. 3rd and 4th periods will practice balancing equations and watch Bill Nye. Quiz is Monday.

May 27, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-05-27T07:45:00.000-07:00

Today we are covering Investigation 2, Lesson 6 - Atom Inventory (We skipped Lesson 5). Homework tonight is page 58-59, 1-18. There will be a quiz on Monday.

May 23, 2008 - Friday

2008-05-23T07:47:00.001-07:00

Toxins-Investigation 2-Lesson 4 - Scrub the Air

May 22, 2008 - Thursday

2008-05-23T07:46:00.001-07:00

Today we watched the Elegant Universe, except in 4th block where we saw an assembly.

May 21, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-05-21T07:40:00.000-07:00

Today we are covering Toxins, Investigation 2, Lesson 3 - Spare Change? Homework tonight is to complete the lesson handout.

May 20, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-05-20T09:31:00.001-07:00

Today we completed I2-L2 - Making Predictions. We watched 9 chemical reactions and predicted what would happen and then what we deserved. Homework p.41: 1-2.

May 19, 2008 - Monday

2008-05-19T07:18:00.001-07:00

Today we begin Toxins, Investigation 2. We are doing the first lesson, The Language of Change. There is no homework tonight.

May 16, 2008 - Friday

2008-05-19T07:17:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day of grades before progress reports. We watched a movie and there was no homework.

May 15, 2008 - Thursday

2008-05-15T07:55:00.000-07:00

Toxins Investigation 1 quiz today. No homework.

May 14, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-05-14T07:51:00.001-07:00

Today we are finishing Lesson 6 - Holey Moley. We will then begin a practice sheet about concentration and molarity. Complete this for homework tonight.

May 13, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-05-13T07:55:00.000-07:00

Toxins - Investigation 1, Lesson 6 - Holey Moley
Homework: Finish Part 1 of the handout
Quiz and homework due Thursday

May 12, 2008 - Monday

2008-05-12T07:43:00.001-07:00

Today we are doing a lab activity. Investigation 1, Lesson 5 - Finding Solutions. Homework is p 22-23: 1-6. Also, there will be the Investigation 1 quiz on Wednesday. In addition to the quiz, all homework assignments from this investigation will be due.

May 9, 2008 - Friday

2008-05-09T07:51:00.000-07:00

Review the end of lesson 4. Then we will complete a math skills review sheet. Finally, we will watch a World of Chemistry video on moles.

May 8, 2008 - Thursday

2008-05-09T07:50:00.000-07:00

Toxins: Investigation 1, Lesson 4 - Weighing In. We did the front of the handout in class and the back is homework due tomorrow.

May 7, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-05-09T07:49:00.000-07:00

Bill Nye Day. We watched a Bill Nye video on atoms and completed a handout of questions. No homework.

May 6, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-05-06T17:11:00.000-07:00

We skipped Lesson 2 and went on to Investigation 1, Lesson 3 - Mixing It Up! This was a lab. Homework tonight is p. 14: 1-3

May 5, 2008 - Monday

2008-05-05T07:53:00.000-07:00

Today we are beginning Toxins with Investigation 1, Lesson 1 - Lethal Dose. Homework tonight is p. 6: 1-4

May 2, 2008 - Friday

2008-05-05T07:52:00.001-07:00

Final day of testing. We spent out short period making up work and getting ready for the Toxins unit.

May 1, 2008 - Thursday

2008-05-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

Please follow the above link to take the chemistry survey. This will help me to improve my teaching. Thank you.

April 30, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-04-30T13:12:00.000-07:00

Today is a short day again. We are returning our Smells books at the library and checking out Toxin ones. If you were not here or forgot your book, you must check it out from the library before or after school.

April 29, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-04-29T11:11:00.000-07:00

Today is a very short day. We are turning in our journals to be graded. Do not forget to bring our Smells book tomorrow so we can exchange it for the Toxins book at the library.

April 28, 2008 - Monday

2008-04-28T07:44:00.000-07:00

Smells final test today. An extra credit wordsearch was handed out as well. Get a good night's sleep for testing.

April 25, 2008 - Friday

2008-04-25T07:30:00.000-07:00

Today we are finishing the Smells Unit with Investigation 2, Lesson 8 - Making Scents
There is no homework for the weekend except to study for the test on Monday.

April 24, 2008 - Thursday

2008-04-24T07:51:00.000-07:00

Lab day!! Investigation 2, Lesson 7 - Create a Smell.
No homework today, but there is a Smells test on Monday.

April 23, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-04-23T07:35:00.000-07:00

Today we are covering the rest of I2-L6 and making posters about functional groups. Dress for a lab tomorrow and make sure to read the pre-lab so you are ready. Also, make sure you dress appropriately.

April 22, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-04-23T07:34:00.001-07:00

Today we covered Investigation 2, Lesson 6 - Where's the Fun?
Some classes took this home to complete it along with the lesson 6 homework.

April 21, 2008 - Monday

2008-04-21T07:11:00.000-07:00

Today we are going back to the Smells book. We are completing Investigation 2, Lesson 5 - Dots, Dots, and More Dots.
Homework: I2-L5, #1-5

April 18, 2008 - Friday

2008-04-21T07:10:00.001-07:00

I am not here today. We are continuing our study of molecular structure and covalent bonding. We read a section in the blue textbook and answered some questions about it.

April 17, 2008 - Thursday

2008-04-17T07:49:00.000-07:00

Today we will cover I2-L4. Homework is at the end of the lesson. It is due Monday.

April 16, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-04-17T07:48:00.001-07:00

Today we discussed Investigation 2, Lesson 3.
Homework is are the problems at the end of this lesson.

April 15, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-04-17T07:47:00.000-07:00

Today we covered Investigation 2, Lesson 3. Your homework for tonight is to finish the lab sheet.

April 14, 2008 - Monday

2008-04-14T07:27:00.001-07:00

Today we are covering Smells, Investigation 2, Lesson 2 - "Honc If You Like Molecules"
Homework: is at the end of this investigation in your Smells book.

April 11, 2008 - Friday

2008-04-11T07:25:00.000-07:00

Investigation 2, Lesson 3 - Molecules in 2 Dimensions and an awesome World of Chemistry video. Have a great weekend.

April 10, 2008 - Thursday

2008-04-10T07:36:00.000-07:00

Complete Smells, Investigation 1, Lesson 2 - Sniffing Around
HW: p. 7-8: 1-4

April 9, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-04-09T10:14:00.000-07:00

Today we started the Smells Unit (Investigation 1, Lesson 1). The lesson is called "Cat Food and Stinky Cheese"
Homework: p.4-5, 1-6

April 8, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-04-08T09:34:00.000-07:00

Today we exchanged our Alchemy books for Smells. We then turned in our Alchemy journals. Finally, we watched a World of Chemistry film about the chemistry of water.

April 7, 2008 - Monday

2008-04-07T08:30:00.000-07:00

Today is the big Alchemy final. This is your final for first semester. Be sure to bring your textbook tomorrow so we can exchange it at the library.

April 4, 2008 - Friday

2008-04-07T08:29:00.000-07:00

Today we reviewed for the test on Monday. You are to finish your review packets and be ready to hand them in on Monday.

April 3, 2008 - Thursday

2008-04-03T07:56:00.000-07:00

Today we are taking the investigation 5 quiz and beginning our review for the big Alchemy test next week. Your homework is to work on the review packet and be prepared to talk about it tomorrow.

April 2, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-04-03T07:55:00.000-07:00

Today we covered Investigation 5, Lesson 5 - Salty Eights. This was a card game to help us practice figuring out what kind of ionic bonds are possible and how we go about writing them. There is a quiz tomorrow.

April 1, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-04-01T07:20:00.000-07:00

Today we are covering Investigation 5, Lesson 4 - Getting Connected. Also, we watched a World of Chemistry film about chemical bonding. No homework tonight.

March 31, 2008 - Monday

2008-03-31T07:21:00.001-07:00

Today we will cover Investigation 5, Lesson 3 - Noble Gas Envy
Homework: p101-102, 1-4 on separate paper.

March 28, 2008 - Friday

2008-03-28T07:50:00.000-07:00

Today we are finishing going over Lesson 2. We will then make some posters about the different types of bonding we have looked at.

March 27, 2008 - Thursday

2008-03-28T07:48:00.000-07:00

Today we watched another installment of the String Theory DVD. Your homework tonight is to make sure your labs sheet from Lesson 2 is done and to do p96-98: 1-3 in your Alchemy book. These questions are to be answered on a separate piece of paper.

March 26, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-03-26T09:04:00.000-07:00

Today we began Investigation 5 - Lesson 2. We did not finish it all in class. For people who will be here tomorrow, your homework is to complete the lab sheet. If you will not be here tomorrow, finish the lab sheet and do the homework (p96-98, 1-3) on a separate sheet of paper. Both of these will be due on Friday.

March 25, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-03-26T07:58:00.000-07:00

Today we began Investigation 5. We are skipping Investigation 4. We will complete Lesson 1 - You Light Up My Life. This was a lab.
Homework: p.92, 1-2

March 24, 2008 - Monady

2008-03-26T07:57:00.001-07:00

Welcome back. Today we watched a film in class. We will resume the curriculum tomorrow.

March 11-12, 2008 - Tuesday-Wednesday

2008-03-11T11:32:00.000-07:00

Alternate Schedule for these two days due to the CAHSEE test. We will begin Investigation 3, Lesson 6 - Go Figure
Quiz on Friday covering all of Investigation 3

March 10, 2008 - Monday

2008-03-10T07:50:00.000-07:00

Today we are covering Investigation 3, Lesson 5 - Shell Game
There will be a quiz on Thursday covering all of Investigation 3.
Homework: p. 61-62: 1-9 all

March 7, 2008 - Friday

2008-03-07T07:50:00.000-08:00

Today we will go over yesterday's lesson - Life on the Edge
We will then begin Lesson 5 - Shell Game
No Homework this weekend, but there will be a quiz towards the middle of next week.

March 6, 2008 - Thursday

2008-03-06T10:01:00.000-08:00

Review Lesson 3 from yesterday. Begin Lesson 4 (Investigation 3) in class.
Homework: finish lesson 4 packet

March 5, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-03-06T07:51:00.000-08:00

Begin Investigation 3, Lesson 3 - Subatomic Heavyweights
Homework: finish lesson sheet

March 4, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-03-06T07:50:00.000-08:00

Today we are covering Investigation 3, Lesson 2
Homework: p. 49: 1,2

March 3, 2008 - Monday

2008-03-03T07:46:00.001-08:00

I'm back! Today we are covering Investigation 3, Lesson 1 - Pudding and Clouds
Homework: p.44-45, #2 only

February 26-29, 2008 - Tuesday-Friday

2008-02-26T11:31:00.000-08:00

Today we are taking a closer look at the reaction we observed yesterday. This will be done by completing Investigation 2, Lesson 3 - What goes around, comes around.
There will be a quiz tomorrow on Investigation 2.
I will not be here for the rest of the week due to trainings. You will be working out of the blue textbooks.
I expect appropriate and on-task behavior while I am gone.
See you on Monday.

February 25, 2008 - Monday

2008-02-25T11:13:00.000-08:00

Investigation 2 - Lesson 2: Now You See It
Quiz Wednesday

February 22, 2008 - Friday

2008-02-22T07:31:00.000-08:00

Alchemy I-2, L-5 - Breaking the Code
Have a great weekend!

February 21, 2008 - Thursday

2008-02-21T07:02:00.000-08:00

Investigation 2, Lesson 4 - Create a Table
We are skipping lessons 2 and 3 for now. We will cover these a bit later.

February 20, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-02-21T07:00:00.000-08:00

Alchemy - Investigation 2, Lesson 1 - A New Language
Homework: p 19-20: 1-5
You did not turn in your work for today because it was needed for the homework. It will be due tomorrow.
Expect a quiz on Investigation 2 on Wednesday of next week.

February 19, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-02-19T07:57:00.000-08:00

Alchemy Investigation 1 Quiz
Extra credit due tomorrow

February 14, 2008 - Thursday

2008-02-14T07:40:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day!
We are completing Investigation 1, Lesson 4 - All That Glitters
No homework, but quiz on Tuesday when we come back.
Have a great 4-day weekend!

February 13, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-02-13T07:27:00.000-08:00

Alchemy - Investigation 1, Lesson 2 - Whatsa Matter?
Homework - p. 6 #1 - do in journal

February 12, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-02-12T11:38:00.000-08:00

Today we are doing a lab. Alchemy Investigation 1, Lesson 1 - "A Penny for Your Thoughts."
No homework tonight.

February 11, 2008 - Monday

2008-02-11T07:28:00.000-08:00

Today we are finishing our presentations. If time allows, your journals will be distributed.

February 8, 2008 - Friday

2008-02-11T07:24:00.000-08:00

Today we are starting our PowerPoint safety presentations. We will finish on Monday.

February 7, 2008 - Thursday

2008-02-11T07:16:00.000-08:00

I am not here today. You are covering section 1.1 in the hardback chemistry book. Due tomorrow is the outline, the worksheet, and the homework. Don't forget to get the syllabus signed by Friday.

February 6, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-02-06T07:13:00.000-08:00

Today we are going over the class syllabus. Your homework is to get the bottom portion of the second page signed and returned by this Friday (2/8)
Tomorrow bring your ID because we are checking out our Alchemy books.

January 30, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-01-30T07:09:00.000-08:00

Today is a review/study day. Click here to download the study guide or go to the download page.
Period 1 will have their final tomorrow
Periods 3 and 4 will have their final on Friday

January 29, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-01-29T07:47:00.001-08:00

Textbook Return Day! If you weren't here or you forgot your book, you need to return it on your own time.
Today we will also continue practicing balancing equations.

January 28, 2008 - Monday

2008-01-28T11:33:00.000-08:00

Toxins: Investigation 2, Lesson 6
Bring Textbook tomorrow to return

January 25, 2008 - Friday

2008-01-25T06:57:00.000-08:00

Review and collect Toxins, I2-Lessons 2 and 3
Complete I2-L4 - Scrub the Air
Have a great weekend.
Make sure to bring your Toxins book on Tuesday because we are going to the library to turn them in.

January 24, 2008 - Thursday

2008-01-24T07:53:00.001-08:00

Minimum day!
Begin Investigation 2, Lesson 3 and finish for homework.
Tomorrow lesson 2 and 3 will be due.

January 23, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-01-24T07:51:00.001-08:00

Toxins Investigation 2 - Lesson 2
Finish Lesson for homework

January 22, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-01-24T07:49:00.001-08:00

Toxins Investigation 2 - Lesson 1: The Language of Change

January 18, 2008 - Friday

2008-01-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Quiz - Toxins Investigation 1 Today
The World of Chemistry - Moles
Homework = none

January 17, 2008 - Thursday

2008-01-17T07:52:00.000-08:00

Toxins - Investigation 1, Lesson 6 - Holey Moley
Homework - Toxins, p27: 1-3
Quiz: Toxins, Investigation 1 Tomorrow

January 16, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-01-17T07:51:00.000-08:00

Finish Investigation 1, lesson 5
Homework - Molarity Practice Worksheet (1-8)
Quiz Friday, 1/18

January 15, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-01-17T07:49:00.000-08:00

Began Toxins: Investigation 1, Lesson 5 - Finding Solutions
We will finish this up tomorrow.
Quiz on Investigation 1 on Friday, 1/18

January 14, 2008 - Monday

2008-01-14T07:12:00.000-08:00

Finish Investigation 1, Lesson 4 - Weighing In
Homework: p18 1-5

January 11, 2008 - Friday

2008-01-14T07:11:00.000-08:00

Toxins: Investigation 1, Lesson 4 - Weighing In
We did not finish this lab and will complete it on Monday.

January 10, 2008 - Thursday

2008-01-14T07:09:00.000-08:00

Toxins: Investigation 1, Lesson 3 - Mixing It Up
Homework: p14: 1-3

January 9, 2008 - Wednesday

2008-01-09T14:03:00.000-08:00

Today we went to the library and exchanged our Alchemy books for Toxins books. If you were not here for the exchange, you will have to take care of it on your own either before or after school.
We also did the homework on page 9-10: 1-5 - Due tomorrow.
There is a lab tomorrow, so dress accordingly.

January 8, 2008 - Tuesday

2008-01-08T07:17:00.000-08:00

Lab today.
Toxins: Investigation 1, Lesson 2 - Bearly Alive
Don't forget to bring your ID and Alchemy book to take to the library tomorrow.

January 7, 2008 - Monday

2008-01-08T07:15:00.000-08:00

Welcome Back!
Today we are starting a new unit, Toxins.
We handed out journals for all ChemCatalyst, notes, and homework
Toxins: Investigation 1, Lesson 1
Lab tomorrow - wear appropriate clothing
Bring your ID and Alchemy book on Wednesday to take to the library.

December 21, 2007 - Friday

2007-12-21T10:38:00.000-08:00

Big Alchemy test today.
Quick review.
Turn in Investigation 5, Lesson 6
Get extra credit wordsearch, due after break.
Have a great Holiday!!!

December 20, 2007 - Thursday

2007-12-20T07:46:00.002-08:00

Today we are finishing Lesson 6 - As Good as Gold. This is the review activity. After finishing it in class, we will review it so you can study tonight for the Alchemy Test tomorrow. I have also posted the final PowerPoint on the other web page. Study tonight!

December 19, 2007 - Wednesday

2007-12-19T07:54:00.001-08:00

Begin Investigation 5, Lesson 6 - As Good as Gold
This is a review lesson that will cover 2 days of class. We will start this today and finish it up tomorrow. We will then go over it as a class.
Alchemy Test - Friday (if you miss it, you will not be able to make it up until we get back in January).

December 18, 2007 - Tuesday

2007-12-19T07:52:00.001-08:00

Review of Lesson 5 - Salty Eights
Quiz Today, Investigation 5
Test Friday - will cover all of Alchemy

December 17, 2007 - Monday

2007-12-17T13:29:00.000-08:00

Investigation 5, Lesson 5 - Salty Eights
Today we played a special card game that reinforced the rule of 8 (aka, the octet rule)
Quiz tomorrow!
Test Friday!
no homework

December 14, 2007 - Friday

2007-12-14T07:58:00.000-08:00

Discuss "Noble Gas Envy"
Investigation 5, Lesson 4 - Getting Connected
No Homework

December 13, 2007 - Thursday

2007-12-13T07:37:00.002-08:00

Alchemy Investigation 5, Lesson 3 - Noble Gas Envy
Homework: p101-102: 1-4

December 12, 2007 - Wednesday

2007-12-12T07:54:00.000-08:00

Today we are finishing Investigation 5, Lesson 2.
We will be creating presentation posters about the different types of bonding.
No Homework

December 11, 2007 - Tuesday

2007-12-11T07:47:00.000-08:00

Investigation 5, Lesson 2 - Electron Glue
Homework: p 96-98: 1-3 and finish Lesson 2

December 10, 2007 - Monday

2007-12-10T10:19:00.000-08:00

Today we begin Investigation 5 in the Alchemy book.
Experiment - Lesson 1
Homework - p92: 1-2

December 7, 2007 - Friday

2007-12-07T07:26:00.000-08:00

Finish watching Fat Man and Little Boy.
Click here to go to a info page on this film.
Be ready for a lab on Monday. This means closed-toed shoes, a way to tie long hair back, no baggy sleeves.
Have a great weekend.