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
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
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).
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
Review of Lesson 5 - Salty Eights
Quiz Today, Investigation 5
Test Friday - will cover all of Alchemy
Quiz Today, Investigation 5
Test Friday - will cover all of Alchemy
December 17, 2007 - Monday
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
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
Discuss "Noble Gas Envy"
Investigation 5, Lesson 4 - Getting Connected
No Homework
Investigation 5, Lesson 4 - Getting Connected
No Homework
December 13, 2007 - Thursday
Alchemy Investigation 5, Lesson 3 - Noble Gas Envy
Homework: p101-102: 1-4
Homework: p101-102: 1-4
December 12, 2007 - Wednesday
Today we are finishing Investigation 5, Lesson 2.
We will be creating presentation posters about the different types of bonding.
No Homework
We will be creating presentation posters about the different types of bonding.
No Homework
December 11, 2007 - Tuesday
Investigation 5, Lesson 2 - Electron Glue
Homework: p 96-98: 1-3 and finish Lesson 2
Homework: p 96-98: 1-3 and finish Lesson 2
December 10, 2007 - Monday
Today we begin Investigation 5 in the Alchemy book.
Experiment - Lesson 1
Homework - p92: 1-2
Experiment - Lesson 1
Homework - p92: 1-2
December 7, 2007 - Friday
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.
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.
December 6, 2007 - Thursday
Alchemy Investigation 4, Lesson 3 due today
Investigation 3 - quiz
Movie "Fat Man and Little Boy"
No homework
Investigation 3 - quiz
Movie "Fat Man and Little Boy"
No homework
December 5, 2007 - Wednesday
Alchemy - Investigation 4, Lesson 3
Quiz Tomorrow!
Homework - finish Investigation 4, Lesson 3. Also, study for the quiz.
Quiz Tomorrow!
Homework - finish Investigation 4, Lesson 3. Also, study for the quiz.
November 28, 2007 - Thursday
Investigation 3 Quiz today!
Extra credit word search handed out - due tomorrow
Extra credit word search handed out - due tomorrow
November 28, 2007 - Wednesday
Finish Lesson 3 - Go Figure
Homework: p.65, 1-3
Quiz Tomorrow
Study Guide – Investigation 3
Chemistry
1) Know the charge and location of the following parts of an atom:
a) proton
b) neutron
c) electron
d) nucleus
2) Know the 5 models of the atom and how they developed over time.
3) Know how to determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons of an element.
4) Understand isotopes and how the average atomic mass on the periodic table can be used to determine the most common isotope.
5) Know the difference between valence and core electrons and how to determine the number of each in an atom.
6) Know how to determine the electron configuration of an element including:
a) subshells (s, p, d, and f)
b) how the periodic table relates to subshells
c) the shorthand notation
Homework: p.65, 1-3
Quiz Tomorrow
Study Guide – Investigation 3
Chemistry
1) Know the charge and location of the following parts of an atom:
a) proton
b) neutron
c) electron
d) nucleus
2) Know the 5 models of the atom and how they developed over time.
3) Know how to determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons of an element.
4) Understand isotopes and how the average atomic mass on the periodic table can be used to determine the most common isotope.
5) Know the difference between valence and core electrons and how to determine the number of each in an atom.
6) Know how to determine the electron configuration of an element including:
a) subshells (s, p, d, and f)
b) how the periodic table relates to subshells
c) the shorthand notation
November 27, 2007 - Tuesday
Alchemy Book - Investigation 3, Lesson 6 - Go Figure
We will finish this lesson tomorrow.
We will finish this lesson tomorrow.
November 26, 2007 - Monday
Investigation 3, Lesson 5 - Shell Game - Alchemy Book
Homework: p. 60-61, 1-9
Homework: p. 60-61, 1-9
November 16, 2007 - Friday
Investigation 3 - Lesson 4 - Life on the Edge
No homework - Have a great Thanksgiving Break!
The PowerPoint presentation for these recent activities has been posted on the download page.
No homework - Have a great Thanksgiving Break!
The PowerPoint presentation for these recent activities has been posted on the download page.
November 15, 2007 - Thursday
Investigation 3, Lesson 3 - Subatomic Heavyweights
Homework: p.53-54, 1-6
Homework: p.53-54, 1-6
November 14, 2007 - Wednesday
Alchemy book - Investigation 3, Lesson 2 - Building Atoms
Homework: p. 49, #1,2
Homework: p. 49, #1,2
November 13, 2007 - Tuesday
Alchemy - Investigation 3 - Lesson 1: "Pudding and Clouds"
Homework: Alchemy book p. 44, #2 only
Homework: Alchemy book p. 44, #2 only
November 9, 2007 - Friday
Alchemy Book - Investigation II - Lesson 5
Homework - Alchemy Book, p 35-37 - use the periodic table handed out in class to complete the homework assignment.
Homework - Alchemy Book, p 35-37 - use the periodic table handed out in class to complete the homework assignment.
November 8, 2007 - Thursday
Today we are doing an activity from the Alchemy book. This will introduce us to the periodic table of the elements. This work is done in-class.
Just a reminder, the 1st semester ends on Friday (tomorrow). Make sure you have signed the guestbook for extra credit for this grading period.
Just a reminder, the 1st semester ends on Friday (tomorrow). Make sure you have signed the guestbook for extra credit for this grading period.
November 7, 2007 - Wednesday
Today is another make-up work day. Since many in our class are taking the CAHSEE test today, we did not cover any new material.
There was an extra credit cross word puzzle handed out.
There was an extra credit cross word puzzle handed out.
November 6, 2007 - Tuesday
Today we had a catch-up day since a lot of students were taking the CAHSEE. We will move on tomorrow, so bring your Alchemy book.
Collected today: Interpreting Graphics 4 and Wordsearch.
Extra Credit - Dimensional Analysis handed out today, due tomorrow
Collected today: Interpreting Graphics 4 and Wordsearch.
Extra Credit - Dimensional Analysis handed out today, due tomorrow
November 5, 2007 - Monday
Quiz - chapter 4 today
Extra-credit wordsearch handed out - due Tuesday
Homework: Interpreting Graphics - 4
Bring Alchemy book tomorrow
Extra-credit wordsearch handed out - due Tuesday
Homework: Interpreting Graphics - 4
Bring Alchemy book tomorrow
November 1, 2007 - Thrusday
Notes 4.3
Section Review 4.3
Practice Problems 4.3
Textbook problems - pg 97-100, 20-31
Quiz postponed to next week.
Section Review 4.3
Practice Problems 4.3
Textbook problems - pg 97-100, 20-31
Quiz postponed to next week.
October 31, 2007 - Wednesday
Notes 4.2 - Dimensional Analysis
Section review 4.2 - due today
Practice Problems - Section 4.2
Textbook problems 9-19, pgs 93-95
Quiz on Friday
Section review 4.2 - due today
Practice Problems - Section 4.2
Textbook problems 9-19, pgs 93-95
Quiz on Friday
October 30, 2007 - Tuesday
Welcome back!
Today we start chapter 4 - Problem Solving in Chemistry
Notes 4.1
Section Review 4.1 - due today
Practice Problems Chapter 4 section 4.1
Textbook problems 1-8, p. 88
Today we start chapter 4 - Problem Solving in Chemistry
Notes 4.1
Section Review 4.1 - due today
Practice Problems Chapter 4 section 4.1
Textbook problems 1-8, p. 88
October 22-29, 2007
No school this Tuesday through Monday.
Extra credit word search due Tuesday, 10/30.
Extra credit word search due Tuesday, 10/30.
October 19, 2007 - Friday
Chapter 3 test today.
Make-ups will be on Monday after school.
Notes 3.1-3.5 due today
Practice Problems, Ch 3 due today
Hand out extra credit wordsearch due Monday
Make-ups will be on Monday after school.
Notes 3.1-3.5 due today
Practice Problems, Ch 3 due today
Hand out extra credit wordsearch due Monday
October 18, 2007 - Thursday
Review/catch-up day
Today we are finishing up our notes and end of section questions.
Jeopardy-style review if time permits.
Go to the download page to get the presentation to practice at home.
Quiz make-ups are today after school
Chapter 3 test is tomorrow
Notes due tomorrow
Today we are finishing up our notes and end of section questions.
Jeopardy-style review if time permits.
Go to the download page to get the presentation to practice at home.
Quiz make-ups are today after school
Chapter 3 test is tomorrow
Notes due tomorrow
October 17, 2007 - Wednesday
Section 3.5 - Notes on your own
Section Review 3.5
Textbook problems p 74: 30-35
Practice Problems - Section 3.5
Homework - Interpreting Graphics 3
Test on Friday
Section Review 3.5
Textbook problems p 74: 30-35
Practice Problems - Section 3.5
Homework - Interpreting Graphics 3
Test on Friday
October 16, 2007 - Tuesday
Lab today - All That Glitters (p11-14 in the Alchemy book)
Homework - p14: 1-5
Make-up worksheet is due Friday, 10/18 for those who were absent for the lab. It can be downloaded here.
Quiz tomorrow
Homework - p14: 1-5
Make-up worksheet is due Friday, 10/18 for those who were absent for the lab. It can be downloaded here.
Quiz tomorrow
October 15, 2007 - Monday
Notes - 3.4
Section Review 3.4
Questions 23-29, p 70-71
Practice Problems - 3.4
Dress for a lab tomorrow - no open-toed shoes, if you have long hair, bring something to tie it back with.
Bring your Alchemy textbook
Section Review 3.4
Questions 23-29, p 70-71
Practice Problems - 3.4
Dress for a lab tomorrow - no open-toed shoes, if you have long hair, bring something to tie it back with.
Bring your Alchemy textbook
October 12, 2007 - Friday
Lecture/Notes 3.3
Collect homework (incomplete homework may be turned in on Monday for half credit)
Section Review 3.3
Questions 17-22 on page 67
Practice Problems 3.3
Collect homework (incomplete homework may be turned in on Monday for half credit)
Section Review 3.3
Questions 17-22 on page 67
Practice Problems 3.3
October 11, 2007 - Thursday
Finish section 3.2 work from yesterday
Turn in Section review 3.2
Homework - Handout (if you need another copy, download here)
Turn in Section review 3.2
Homework - Handout (if you need another copy, download here)
October 10, 2007 - Tuesday
Lecture/Notes - 3.2b (second half of 3.2 lecture)
Section Review 3.2 - hand out, not collected
Practice Problems - section 3.2
Questions p. 58 - 62 : 5-16
Section Review 3.2 - hand out, not collected
Practice Problems - section 3.2
Questions p. 58 - 62 : 5-16
October 9, 2007 - Tuesday
Finish Section Review 3.1 - collected
Notes for the first part of 3.2
Handout Practice Problems, complete section 3.1
Handout Section Review 3.2 - begin in class
Helpful website on scientific notation and significant figures
Basic Math Concepts and Fundamentals
Notes for the first part of 3.2
Handout Practice Problems, complete section 3.1
Handout Section Review 3.2 - begin in class
Helpful website on scientific notation and significant figures
Basic Math Concepts and Fundamentals
October 8, 2007 - Monday
Lecture/Notes 3.1
Problems 1-4, p.53
Handout - Section Review 1.3: due tomorrow
Problems 1-4, p.53
Handout - Section Review 1.3: due tomorrow
October 5, 2007 - Friday
Chapter 2 Test today
Notes Due
Practice Problems 2 due
Quiz make-ups after school
Test make-ups on Monday, 10/8
Notes Due
Practice Problems 2 due
Quiz make-ups after school
Test make-ups on Monday, 10/8
October 4, 2007 - Thursday
Quiz, chapter 2 today - Make-ups will be after school tomorrow (Friday)
Collect Section Review 2.4
Collect vocabulary homework
Assign problems 1-17 on page 49 - We will review these tomorrow before the test.
Test tomorrow
Open House tonight! Hope to see you there
Collect Section Review 2.4
Collect vocabulary homework
Assign problems 1-17 on page 49 - We will review these tomorrow before the test.
Test tomorrow
Open House tonight! Hope to see you there
October 3, 2007 - Wednesday
Section 2.4 - Notes on your own
Section Review 2.4 (in class, due tomorrow)
Textbook questions 19-23, p. 43 at the end of the notes
Chapter 2 Practice Problems - Section 2.4 only, turn in before test
Chapter 2 - Vocabulary Review - homework
Quiz tomorrow 10/4
Test - Friday 10/5 (Practice problems and notes due)
Section Review 2.4 (in class, due tomorrow)
Textbook questions 19-23, p. 43 at the end of the notes
Chapter 2 Practice Problems - Section 2.4 only, turn in before test
Chapter 2 - Vocabulary Review - homework
Quiz tomorrow 10/4
Test - Friday 10/5 (Practice problems and notes due)
October 2, 2007 - Tuesday
First post! I am going to use this blog as a place to post current assignments, links to useful resources, the text of the PowerPoint presentations, and other class-related information.
This first post will summarize Chapter 2 up to today's lesson/assignment
9/28 - Friday
Section 2.1 - PPT (PowerPoint) - Notes
Section Review 2.1 (in class, collected)
Chapter 2 Practice Problems - Section 2.1 only, turn in before test
10/1 - Monday
Section 2.2 - PPT - Notes
Section Review 2.2 (in class, collected)
Textbook questions 7-12, p. 35 at the end of the notes
Chapter 2 Practice Problems - Section 2.2 only, turn in before test
10/2 - Tuesday
Section 2.3 - PPT - Notes
Section Review 2.3 (in class, collected)
Textbook questions 14-18, p. 40 at the end of the notes
Chapter 2 Practice Problems - Section 2.3 only, turn in before test
Homework: Interpreting Graphics Chapter 2 - due 10/3
This first post will summarize Chapter 2 up to today's lesson/assignment
9/28 - Friday
Section 2.1 - PPT (PowerPoint) - Notes
Section Review 2.1 (in class, collected)
Chapter 2 Practice Problems - Section 2.1 only, turn in before test
10/1 - Monday
Section 2.2 - PPT - Notes
Section Review 2.2 (in class, collected)
Textbook questions 7-12, p. 35 at the end of the notes
Chapter 2 Practice Problems - Section 2.2 only, turn in before test
10/2 - Tuesday
Section 2.3 - PPT - Notes
Section Review 2.3 (in class, collected)
Textbook questions 14-18, p. 40 at the end of the notes
Chapter 2 Practice Problems - Section 2.3 only, turn in before test
Homework: Interpreting Graphics Chapter 2 - due 10/3
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