June 4, 2008 - Wednesday
Begin reviewing for final. Review packet handed out. The final is on Tuesday.
June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
Quiz day (Toxins Investigation 2). Our work packet was also turned in. The final in next Tuesday.
June 2, 2008 - Monday
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
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
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
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
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 22, 2008 - Thursday
Today we watched the Elegant Universe, except in 4th block where we saw an assembly.
May 21, 2008 - Wednesday
Today we are covering Toxins, Investigation 2, Lesson 3 - Spare Change? Homework tonight is to complete the lesson handout.
May 20, 2008 - Tuesday
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
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
Today is the last day of grades before progress reports. We watched a movie and there was no homework.
May 14, 2008 - Wednesday
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
Toxins - Investigation 1, Lesson 6 - Holey Moley
Homework: Finish Part 1 of the handout
Quiz and homework due Thursday
Homework: Finish Part 1 of the handout
Quiz and homework due Thursday
May 12, 2008 - Monday
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
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
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
Bill Nye Day. We watched a Bill Nye video on atoms and completed a handout of questions. No homework.
May 6, 2008 - Tuesday
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
Today we are beginning Toxins with Investigation 1, Lesson 1 - Lethal Dose. Homework tonight is p. 6: 1-4
May 2, 2008 - Friday
Final day of testing. We spent out short period making up work and getting ready for the Toxins unit.
May 1, 2008 - Thursday
April 30, 2008 - Wednesday
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
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
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
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.
There is no homework for the weekend except to study for the test on Monday.
April 24, 2008 - Thursday
Lab day!! Investigation 2, Lesson 7 - Create a Smell.
No homework today, but there is a Smells test on Monday.
No homework today, but there is a Smells test on Monday.
April 23, 2008 - Wednesday
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
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.
Some classes took this home to complete it along with the lesson 6 homework.
April 21, 2008 - Monday
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
Homework: I2-L5, #1-5
April 18, 2008 - Friday
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
Today we will cover I2-L4. Homework is at the end of the lesson. It is due Monday.
April 16, 2008 - Wednesday
Today we discussed Investigation 2, Lesson 3.
Homework is are the problems at the end of this lesson.
Homework is are the problems at the end of this lesson.
April 15, 2008 - Tuesday
Today we covered Investigation 2, Lesson 3. Your homework for tonight is to finish the lab sheet.
April 14, 2008 - Monday
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.
Homework: is at the end of this investigation in your Smells book.
April 11, 2008 - Friday
Investigation 2, Lesson 3 - Molecules in 2 Dimensions and an awesome World of Chemistry video. Have a great weekend.
April 10, 2008 - Thursday
Complete Smells, Investigation 1, Lesson 2 - Sniffing Around
HW: p. 7-8: 1-4
HW: p. 7-8: 1-4
April 9, 2008 - Wednesday
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
Homework: p.4-5, 1-6
April 8, 2008 - Tuesday
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today we will cover Investigation 5, Lesson 3 - Noble Gas Envy
Homework: p101-102, 1-4 on separate paper.
Homework: p101-102, 1-4 on separate paper.
March 28, 2008 - Friday
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
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
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
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
Homework: p.92, 1-2
March 24, 2008 - Monady
Welcome back. Today we watched a film in class. We will resume the curriculum tomorrow.
March 11-12, 2008 - Tuesday-Wednesday
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
Quiz on Friday covering all of Investigation 3
March 10, 2008 - Monday
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
There will be a quiz on Thursday covering all of Investigation 3.
Homework: p. 61-62: 1-9 all
March 7, 2008 - Friday
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.
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
Review Lesson 3 from yesterday. Begin Lesson 4 (Investigation 3) in class.
Homework: finish lesson 4 packet
Homework: finish lesson 4 packet
March 5, 2008 - Wednesday
Begin Investigation 3, Lesson 3 - Subatomic Heavyweights
Homework: finish lesson sheet
Homework: finish lesson sheet
March 3, 2008 - Monday
I'm back! Today we are covering Investigation 3, Lesson 1 - Pudding and Clouds
Homework: p.44-45, #2 only
Homework: p.44-45, #2 only
February 26-29, 2008 - Tuesday-Friday
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.
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 21, 2008 - Thursday
Investigation 2, Lesson 4 - Create a Table
We are skipping lessons 2 and 3 for now. We will cover these a bit later.
We are skipping lessons 2 and 3 for now. We will cover these a bit later.
February 20, 2008 - Wednesday
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.
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 14, 2008 - Thursday
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!
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
Alchemy - Investigation 1, Lesson 2 - Whatsa Matter?
Homework - p. 6 #1 - do in journal
Homework - p. 6 #1 - do in journal
February 12, 2008 - Tuesday
Today we are doing a lab. Alchemy Investigation 1, Lesson 1 - "A Penny for Your Thoughts."
No homework tonight.
No homework tonight.
February 11, 2008 - Monday
Today we are finishing our presentations. If time allows, your journals will be distributed.
February 8, 2008 - Friday
Today we are starting our PowerPoint safety presentations. We will finish on Monday.
February 7, 2008 - Thursday
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
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.
Tomorrow bring your ID because we are checking out our Alchemy books.
January 30, 2008 - Wednesday
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
Period 1 will have their final tomorrow
Periods 3 and 4 will have their final on Friday
January 29, 2008 - Tuesday
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.
Today we will also continue practicing balancing equations.
January 25, 2008 - Friday
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.
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
Minimum day!
Begin Investigation 2, Lesson 3 and finish for homework.
Tomorrow lesson 2 and 3 will be due.
Begin Investigation 2, Lesson 3 and finish for homework.
Tomorrow lesson 2 and 3 will be due.
January 18, 2008 - Friday
Quiz - Toxins Investigation 1 Today
The World of Chemistry - Moles
Homework = none
The World of Chemistry - Moles
Homework = none
January 17, 2008 - Thursday
Toxins - Investigation 1, Lesson 6 - Holey Moley
Homework - Toxins, p27: 1-3
Quiz: Toxins, Investigation 1 Tomorrow
Homework - Toxins, p27: 1-3
Quiz: Toxins, Investigation 1 Tomorrow
January 16, 2008 - Wednesday
Finish Investigation 1, lesson 5
Homework - Molarity Practice Worksheet (1-8)
Quiz Friday, 1/18
Homework - Molarity Practice Worksheet (1-8)
Quiz Friday, 1/18
January 15, 2008 - Tuesday
Began Toxins: Investigation 1, Lesson 5 - Finding Solutions
We will finish this up tomorrow.
Quiz on Investigation 1 on Friday, 1/18
We will finish this up tomorrow.
Quiz on Investigation 1 on Friday, 1/18
January 11, 2008 - Friday
Toxins: Investigation 1, Lesson 4 - Weighing In
We did not finish this lab and will complete it on Monday.
We did not finish this lab and will complete it on Monday.
January 9, 2008 - Wednesday
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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