November 30, 2007 - Friday

Alchemy - Investigation 4, Lesson 1
No homework

November 28, 2007 - Thursday

Investigation 3 Quiz today!
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

November 27, 2007 - Tuesday

Alchemy Book - Investigation 3, Lesson 6 - Go Figure
We will finish this lesson tomorrow.

November 26, 2007 - Monday

Investigation 3, Lesson 5 - Shell Game - Alchemy Book
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.

November 15, 2007 - Thursday

Investigation 3, Lesson 3 - Subatomic Heavyweights
Homework: p.53-54, 1-6