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Monday, August 23, 2010

Monday 8.23.10 General Chem

General Chemistry:
Today we did:
  • I checked for supplies
  • Students listed characteristics of good/bad teachers/students - Trimble will compile tonight for discussion tomorrow on the additional guidelines for the class
  • Students did a Learning Style Worksheet
  • We checked out books to everyone
  • We drew cards and signed up for our Reading Reports (a.k.a. Science in the News)
  • I introduced my blogpage
  • I reminded the students of the 'free stuff cupboard'

For tomorrow:

  • Bring supplies if you forgot them!!!
  • Read and take notes over Chapter 1, Section 1 in your textbook
  • Complete the first section of the Basic Skills Workbook (handed out in class)

Plans for tomorrow include:

  • Discuss note-taking with the Cornell Note System
  • Discuss the first section of the Basic Skills Workbook
  • Discuss Significant Figures
  • Check to see who has goggles and who needs another pair
  • Watch the Safety Video and complete the safety worksheet (goes with the video)
  • Lab Orientation
  • Safety Contract
  • Sections 2 and 3 in the Basic Skills Workbook for Homework
  • Read/take notes (in Cornell Form) over Chapter 1, Sections 2 and 3 in the textbook
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pH Color Range
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SCIENCE READING REPORT (Reporting the Story) - Extra Credit Opportunity

Directions:

Find a chemistry-related or science-related article from the newspaper, internet, or magazine (dated 2009 or newer, please!) OR watch a science program on TV (a news snippet, NOVA, something on the History Channel…)

Report the science facts on your own paper according to the outline below. Remember to cite your source!!

— Source:
Use MLA or APA formatting – see your planners or search online how to do this!
— Title of Article/Program:
— Date of print/airing:
— What happened / what is being researched / what new development is occurring? Why did it happen? (Give me at least 5 sentences minimum here…)
— Who are the main characters?
— When and Where did this happen?
— How did it end / what’s up next?
— Your personal thoughts and opinions on this topic: