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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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