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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Wednesday 9.29.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Finish discussing Chapter 4 (Percent Yield)
  • Work Time for Ch.4 EOC HW (problems listed on yesterday's post)
  • Time for questions over Ch.1-2-3 if necessary

For Monday:

  • Ch.4 EOC HW - we'll check it Monday
  • WEAR SHOES - we'll re-visit the wicked purple smoke lab...

For Tuesday:

  • Quiz - Chapter 4

HAVE A GREAT 4 DAY WEEKEND!!!

Wednesday 9.29.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Checked WS from yesterday on Element Info
  • Checked Periodic Tables

For Monday:

  • Using http://www.periodicvideos.com and other periodic table websites, choose 5 elements and write a short paragraph about each of the 5. Try to pick elements that are unfamiliar to you so you increase your learning!
  • Get the FULL PAGE MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORT signed and returned!!

HAVE A GREAT 4 DAY WEEKEND!!!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Tuesday 9.28.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Stoichiometry and Limiting Reagent Examples on the whiteboard
  • Ch.4 EOC HW problems assigned (due MONDAY) - p. 166: #3,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,19,22,25,28,30 (30 is EC)
  • NO QUIZ TOMORROW - postponed until next Tuesday...

For Tomorrow:

  • Finish up Lab Reports for % mineral in Milk and % P in plant food

Tomorrow:

  • Turn in labs (see above)
  • Discuss Percent Yield
  • Work Time for Ch.4 EOC HW and other questions from Chapters 1, 2, 3.

Tuesday 9.28.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Finished notes on the Periodic Table
  • Worksheet on # protons/#electrons/#valence electrons/etc.

For Tomorrow:

  • BRING BOOKS!!
  • WS due!

Tomorrow:

  • Check worksheet from yesterday
  • Discuss Mass Numbers/# neutrons
  • Discuss Isotopes

Monday 9.27.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Checked Exam 1-2-3
  • Checked Notebooks Chapters 1-2-3
  • Reviewed/Notes on the Steps for Stoichiometry (Chapter 4)

For Tomorrow:

  • Bring books and calculators for more notes on Stoich

Tomorrow:

  • Finish Notes on Stoichiometry and Limiting Reagents

Monday 9.27.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Checked quizzes from 9.24
  • Notes over the Periodic Table

For Tomorrow:

  • Bring your books!!

Tomorrow:

  • Finish notes on the Periodic Table
  • Start applying the notes to some HW assignments

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Thursday 9.23.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Wicked Purple Smoke Lab (we'll talk data next week...)

For Tomorrow:

  • Study Chapters 1-2-3 for the EXAM/TEST/OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEL
  • Finish up NOTES over Chapters 1-2-3 --> due MONDAY
  • Have parents sign full page progress reports if they did not come to conferences... due Monday

Tomorrow:

  • HAPPY FRIDAY - Trimble will not be here :-(
  • Chapter 1-2-3 Test (Good Luck!)

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!! SEE YOU ALL MONDAY!!!

Thursday 9.23.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Finished color coding the periodic table
  • Fought valliantly but eventually epically failed at showing the periodic table videos... sorry!
  • Reviewed for the test tomorrow

For Tomorrow:

  • STUDY the scientists/history of the atom for the test (oh, and all the other topics, too) :-)
  • Get parents to sign midterm (full page) progress reports
  • Do a READING REPORT!!!!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow:

  • HAPPY FRIDAY - Trimble will be gone :-(
  • Hand in READING REPORTS
  • Take QUIZ T1W6
  • JOURNAL T1W6
  • WORKSHEET / BOOKWORK over the periodic table information

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! SEE YOU MONDAY!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Wednesday 9.22.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Checked Chapter 3 Quizzes from yesterday
  • Discussed Chapter 1-2-3 Test on Friday
  • Discussed Labs (% minerals and % P) as needed
  • Handed back and discussed density of water labs

For Tomorrow:

  • WEAR SHOES!!! 3 Labs - woo hoo!!

Tomorrow:

  • % Cu in a penny
  • Definite and Multiple Proportions (wicked purple smoke)
  • Separation of a Mixture (in your books - advanced lab 6)

Wednesday 9.22.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Discussed the labs that had been graded
  • Discussed who was still missing labs (boo :( )
  • Started color coding the Periodic Table

For Tomorrow:

  • Finish color coding the Periodic Table

Tomorrow:

  • Finish the PT activities
  • Check the coloring talents of the class
  • Video on the reactivity of the alkali metals
  • Demo on the reactivity of the alkaline earth metals

CONFERENCES TONIGHT - 4:00 - 7:00 P.M.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Tuesday 9.21.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Quiz over Chapter 3

For Tomorrow:

  • any delinquent Lab reports need to come in... ASAP!

Tomorrow:

  • Discuss Labs (% minerals and % P) as necessary
  • Discuss Molecular Formulas and more Empirical Formulas...
  • Discuss Chapter 4 - balancing equations
  • Review for Chapter 1-2-3 Exam on FRIDAY!!!

Notes of Interest:

  • Wicked Purple Smoke Lab and %Cu in a Penny Lab on THURSDAY

Tuesday 9.21.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Graded Quizzes from 9.17 - handed back in
  • Notes over the History of the Periodic Table
  • Started the activity on the construction of the table

For Tomorrow:

  • We're all good. :-) Remind parents about conferences on Wednesday, 4-7 pm!

Tomorrow:

  • Finish PT Activities
  • Color Code the periodic table for reference

Monday, September 20, 2010

Monday 9.20.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Fielded questions about Ch.3 HW problems
  • Checked Chapter 3 HW Problems - handed in scores
  • Discussed Labs a bit (Block 4 needs more!)
  • Discussed Empirical Formula calculations

For Tomorrow:

  • Study for the Chapter 3 Quiz

Tomorrow:

  • Chapter 3 Quiz (1/2 and 1/2 multiple choice and free response)
  • Lab discussion time

Monday 9.20.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Finished notes on the History of the Atom

For Tomorrow:

  • Nothing specific - remind your parents that conferences are this Wednesday!

Tomorrow:

  • Grade Quizzes from 9.17
  • WS over the history of the atom
  • History of the Periodic Table
  • Mendeleev Activity

Friday, September 17, 2010

Friday 9.17.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • % Phosphorus in Plant Food Lab
  • Discussed HW Problems as needed
  • Discussed % mineral in chocolate milk write-up

For Monday:

  • Chapter 3 EOC HW Problems (p. 132+)

Monday:

  • Check Chapter 3 EOC HW Problems - grades into computer
  • Discuss Empirical and Molecular Formulas
  • Wicked Purple Smoke Lab (Rock on!!)
  • Review for Chapter 3 Quiz on TUESDAY

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! :-)

Friday 9.17.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Reading Reports DUE
  • Quiz T1W5
  • Journal T1W5
  • Checked over Packets 1 and 2 for points
  • Progress Report T1W5 and conferences reminder
  • Discussed Bunsen Burner Lab Write-up (due Monday)

For Monday:

  • Get progress reports signed
  • Bunsen Burner Lab Write-up

Monday:

  • Labs DUE
  • Finish History of the Atom
  • History of the Periodic Table

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! :-)

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Thursday 9.16.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • % Mineral in Chocolate Milk Lab

For Tomorrow:

  • Try the Chapter 3 HW problems so you can ask questions!
  • Wear shoes - lab day 2!
  • NO quiz tomorrow :-)

Tomorrow:

  • % Phosphorus in Plant Food Lab

Thursday 9.16.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Bunsen Burner Lab
  • Started notes on the History of the Atom

For Tomorrow:

  • Study Packet 2 (and all past notes!) for the quiz
  • READING REPORTS DUE!!!!

Tomorrow:

  • Friday - yea!
  • Hand in Reading Reports
  • Quiz
  • Journal
  • Progress Report
  • Discuss Lab Write-up for the Bunsen Burner
  • Finish notes on the history of the atom

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Wednesday 9.15.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Discussed Molecular Compounds (Block 4 only)
  • Discussed Percent Composition
  • Work Time (ahhhh....)

For Tomorrow:

  • Wear shoes - lab day!
  • TRY the HW problems so you can ask questions if necessary

Tomorrow:

  • Lab #5 (I think) - Percent mineral in chocolate milk
  • Time for HW questions as the milk 'cooks'...

Wednesday 9.15.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Graded Packet 2 Sections 1 - 8 (whew!)

For Tomorrow:

  • Bring your books
  • Wear shoes! We'll do a short lab

Tomorrow:

  • Discuss the History of the Atom
  • Lab

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Tuesday 9.14.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Handed in Marble Lab
  • Finished Packet 2 through and including #8

For Tomorrow:

  • Packet 2 through and including #8
  • Bring books tomorrow!

Tomorrow:

  • Go through the packet 2 and check answers
  • discuss the history of the atom

Monday 9.13.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Graded Chapter 2 Quizzes - handed back in
  • Block 4 - graded Ch. 1 HW (finally!)
  • Started Discussing Chapter 3

For Tomorrow:

  • Read/Notes on Chapter 3

Tomorrow:

  • Continue Chapter 3 discussion
  • Assign HW Problems (3.1)
  • Work Day Wednesday...
  • Lab Day Thursday and Friday (no quiz until next week sometime)

Monday, September 13, 2010

Monday 9.13.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Checked quizzes from Friday - handed back in
  • Finished the data collection for the baggie observation lab - wrote conclusions - handed in
  • Discussed the Marble Lab write-up

For tomorrow:

  • Marble Lab Write-Up

Tomorrow:

  • Hand in Marble Lab Write-Up
  • Finish Packet 2

Friday, September 10, 2010

Friday 9.10.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Checked HW from Chapter 2 - handed in after checking
  • Quiz - Chapter 2
  • Block 2 = Field trip to load flags up / Block 4 = Density Challenge

Over the Weekend:

  • Start looking at Chapter 3...
  • BE SAFE (in all ways possible!!) and enjoy the dance if you are going. :-)

Monday Tentative Plans:

  • Discuss Chapter 3
  • Show grade update

HAPPY HOMECOMING WEEKEND and congrats to Linsey and her court!!! :-)

Go Falcons!!!

Friday 9.10.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Handed in Reading Reports
  • Discussed the rest of Packet 1 #5 problems 5d and 6
  • QuizT1W4
  • Journal T1W4
  • Progress Report W4
  • Baggie Observation Lab Day 1 (more on Monday)

Over the Weekend:

  • Get progress reports signed

Monday Tentative Plans:

  • Finish Baggie Observation Lab
  • Finish Packet 2
  • Discuss Marble Lab - how to finish write-up

Have a SAFE and HAPPY Homecoming Weekend!!

Go Falcons!!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Thursday 9.9.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Finish Discussing Chapter 2 - Isotopes

For Tomorrow:

  • Finish Ch. 2 HW EOC Problems
  • Study for Quiz on Chapter 2

Tomorrow:

  • Questions on HW
  • Check HW
  • Quiz - Chapter 2
  • Catch up on stuff... Block 4 = grade HW Ch. 1 and do Density Challenge lab...

Thursday 9.9.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Discussed Packet 1 #5 a bit more
  • Discussed problems with Packet 2 #1 and #2
  • Work time to finish Packet 1 #5 and Packet 2 #3 and #4

For Tomorrow:

  • WEAR SHOES!!! Lab after the quiz
  • Do a READING REPORT
  • Study for QUIZ

Tomorrow:

  • Discuss Packet 2 #5
  • Discuss Packet 1 #1-#4
  • Reading Reports DUE
  • Quiz
  • Journal
  • Progress Reports
  • Observation Activity

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Wednesday 9.8.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Finish discussing Chapter 2 (except isotopes)
  • Assigned Chapter 2 HW due Friday - p. 90 #'s 10, 12, 14, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 39

For Tomorrow:

  • Catch up on notes if necessary
  • Start working on HW

Tomorrow:

  • Discuss Isotopes
  • Quick lab on the mole
  • Work time

Wednesday 9.8.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Discussed more of Basic Skills Packet 1 #5
  • Discussed the Math Skills Pacekt 2 #1 and #2

For Tomorrow:

  • Do Basic Skills Packet 1 #5 Practice Problems 5 and 6
  • Do Math Skills Packet 2 #1 and #2 ALL

Tomorrow:

  • Discuss any major issues with the HW
  • Review what is on the quiz tomorrow
  • Quick Lab on Observations - WEAR SHOES

Tuesday 9.7.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Checked Chapter 1 Quizzes from Friday - handed them back in
  • Started discussing Chapter 2

For Tomorrow:

  • Notes (Cornell Style) over Chapter 2 if not already done

Tomorrow:

  • Complete discussion on Chapter 2
  • Assign HW Problems
  • Work Time :-)

Tuesday 9.7.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • New Seats :-)
  • Handed in Signed Progress Reports Week 3
  • Checked Quizzes from Friday - handed them back in
  • Discussed Conversion Factors - Packet #5
  • Did 2 examples (#1 and #3 on the practice in the packet)
  • Handed out Packet 2 - Math Skills

For Tomorrow:

  • Do Packet 1 #5 Practice Problems 2 and 4 (a total of 6 problems)

Tomorrow:

  • Review #5 problems 2 and 4 - assign the rest of #5
  • Start Packet 2 #1 and #2

Friday, September 3, 2010

Friday 9.3.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Graded HW EOC's from Chapter 1
  • Quiz - Chapter 1

Over the Weekend:

  • Read/Notes over Chapter 2 (p. 60-80) --> focus on vocab and blue boxes with equations

NO SCHOOL MONDAY - HAPPY LABOR DAY!! :-)

Tuesday

  • Discuss Chapter 1 Quizzes
  • Discuss Chapter 2 Notes

GO FALCONS!!

GO HAWKEYES!!

Friday 9.3.10 General Chemistry

Today:

  • Handed in Reading Reports
  • Handed in Density of Water Lab Reports
  • Handed in Density Challenge Lab
  • Did Chapter 1 Quiz
  • Did Journal Week 3
  • Filled out Progress Reports
  • Discussed Packet #4

For the Weekend:

  • Have parents sign the progress reports

NO SCHOOL MONDAY - HAPPY LABOR DAY!! :-)

Tuesday:

  • Review Quizzes from Weeks 2 and 3
  • Discuss Density of Marble Lab --> Due WEDNESDAY
  • New Packet - #1 and #2

GO FALCONS!!

GO HAWKEYES!!

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Thursday 9.2.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Discussed Questions on HW EOC problems
  • Reviewed for Quiz tomorrow
  • Density Challenge (Block 4 - sorry!)

For Tomorrow:

  • STUDY for the Chapter 1 quiz
  • Finish Lab Report for Density of Water
  • Finish HW EOC Problems - Chapter 1

Tomorrow:

  • Hand in Lab Reports
  • Check HW EOC's
  • Quiz - Chapter 1

Thursday 9.2.10 General Chemistry

Today:
  • Checked HW on p. 60 (#38-42 all)
  • Discussed Lab Write-Ups (handout)
  • Reminders - due FRIDAY (Reading Reports, Packet #4, Density of Water LabWrite-Up)
  • Review - Quiz tomorrow
  • Density Challenge Lab

For Tomorrow:

  • STUDY Chapter 1 and Sig Figs!!
  • Reading Reports!!
  • Density of Water Conclusion (we basically did the rest of the lab writeup in class!!)
  • Packet #4

Tomorrow:

  • Discuss Packet #4 Answers (briefly)
  • Hand in Reading Reports
  • Hand in Labs - Density of Water
  • Quiz
  • Journal
  • Progress Reports

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Wednesday 9.1.10 Advanced Chemistry

Today:
  • Ahhh, work day :-)

For Tomorrow:

  • Have all the problems tried or looked at - I'll take questions
  • Be VERY AWARE of what is all due on Friday!

Tomorrow:

  • Questions over problems in Chapter 1
  • Density Challenge Lab
  • Reminders of what is due Friday
  • Review for Friday Quiz

Wednesday 9.1.10 General Chemistry

Today:

  • Checked HW Problem #2 from p. 57
  • Finished discussing Significant Figures
  • Assigned HW Problems #38 through 42 on p. 60
  • Did the lab on Density of an Irregular Object (marble)

For Tomorrow:

  • p. 60 #38-42 all

Tomorrow:

  • Check HW on p. 60
  • Discuss lab writeups (handout)
  • Reminders of what is due Friday
  • Review for Friday Quiz
  • Density Challenge Lab

pH Color Range

pH Color Range
for General Chemistry

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: