Tuesday 8.31.10 General Chemistry
Today:
- Library computers - Packet #4 / How to use Microsoft Excel to graph data
- Discuss Density of Water Lab - how to report data and what else needs to be done
- Discussed how to determine the number of sig figs in a value
For Tomorrow:
- p. 47-48 - the example and practice sections - look through these and try them (the answers are right there)
- p. 57 #2 ONLY - we'll check these tomorrow at the beginning of class!
Tomorrow:
Non-Advisory Wednesday
- Check p. 57 #2
- Finish discussing Sig Figs (rules of engagement for calculations)
- Another short homework assignment... due Thursday
- Lab - Density of Marble
Other Notes of interest:
- Density of Water Lab due FRIDAY (you'll hand it in)
- Packet #4 due FRIDAY (we'll check in class)
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:
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