Daily Questions:
Please get out your lab notebooks and make a neat stack on the table near the homework folder. Then clear your desk for the quiz!
Agenda:
1. Continue Atoms notes from yesterday
2. Get online at: http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/chemistry.html to read about atoms, and take the Multiple Choice questions quiz
3. Start homework: "Matter is Made of Atoms" reading & questions
Homework:
-Answer questions #1-6 from handout: "Matter is Made of Atoms"
Quote:
"You don't understand anything until you learn it more than one way." ~Marvin Minsky
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
October 28, 2010
Daily Questions:
When you get your "physical & chemical changes" worksheet returned, find a partner in class to go over your responses with that person. You will be having a quiz tomorrow, use your time wisely & efficiently. If you have questions, first ask your partner, then another classmate. Come to me only after asking 2 other people!
Agenda:
1. Finish data tables for lab
2. Resource for online quiz: http://www.teacherbridge.org/public/bhs/teachers/Dana/chemphys.html
3. Notes about Atoms
4. Peer review for lab report
Homework:
-Physical & Chemical changes lab report due Fri, 29th
-Quiz over Physical & Chemical changes on Fri, 29th
Quote:
"Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?" ~Frank Scully
When you get your "physical & chemical changes" worksheet returned, find a partner in class to go over your responses with that person. You will be having a quiz tomorrow, use your time wisely & efficiently. If you have questions, first ask your partner, then another classmate. Come to me only after asking 2 other people!
Agenda:
1. Finish data tables for lab
2. Resource for online quiz: http://www.teacherbridge.org/public/bhs/teachers/Dana/chemphys.html
3. Notes about Atoms
4. Peer review for lab report
Homework:
-Physical & Chemical changes lab report due Fri, 29th
-Quiz over Physical & Chemical changes on Fri, 29th
Quote:
"Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?" ~Frank Scully
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
October 26, 2010
Daily Questions:
In your regular notebooks, answer the following questions. You will need your data table from the lab.
1. What happens in a physical change? Describe using an example from the lab experiment from last week.
2. Explain what happens in a chemical change. List 4 types of evidence that a chemical change may be occurring. Describe an example of each from the lab.
Agenda:
1. Working through lab questions at stations
2. Intrinsic vs extrinsic
3. Hand out lab conclusion template
Homework:
-Physical & Chemicals Changes" lab report due Fri, 29th
Quote:
"I've always been well-liked. I was so popular in school, everybody hated me." ~Anonymous
In your regular notebooks, answer the following questions. You will need your data table from the lab.
1. What happens in a physical change? Describe using an example from the lab experiment from last week.
2. Explain what happens in a chemical change. List 4 types of evidence that a chemical change may be occurring. Describe an example of each from the lab.
Agenda:
1. Working through lab questions at stations
2. Intrinsic vs extrinsic
3. Hand out lab conclusion template
Homework:
-Physical & Chemicals Changes" lab report due Fri, 29th
Quote:
"I've always been well-liked. I was so popular in school, everybody hated me." ~Anonymous
Monday, October 25, 2010
October 25, 2010
Daily Questions:
Get a small piece of scrap paper from the front desk, and locate in your notes the definition for the Law of Conservation of Matter. In your OWN WORDS, rewrite or draw images for this definition. Make sure your own description does not alter or change the definition itself, just rewords it. We'll vote on the top 3 BEST in the class, for prizes. When you're finished, write your name on the back of the paper and tape it onto the white board somewhere.
Agenda:
1. Finish note taking on "Physical & Chemical Changes of Matter"
2. Groups to write word equations for lab data table
3. Start working on lab questions in stations
Homework:
-Block 4 only - last day to make up Test 1 is TODAY!!!
-Physical & Chemical Changes lab report due Friday, 29th
Quote:
"Concentrate on finding your goal, then concentrate on reaching it." ~Colonel Michael Friedman
Get a small piece of scrap paper from the front desk, and locate in your notes the definition for the Law of Conservation of Matter. In your OWN WORDS, rewrite or draw images for this definition. Make sure your own description does not alter or change the definition itself, just rewords it. We'll vote on the top 3 BEST in the class, for prizes. When you're finished, write your name on the back of the paper and tape it onto the white board somewhere.
Agenda:
1. Finish note taking on "Physical & Chemical Changes of Matter"
2. Groups to write word equations for lab data table
3. Start working on lab questions in stations
Homework:
-Block 4 only - last day to make up Test 1 is TODAY!!!
-Physical & Chemical Changes lab report due Friday, 29th
Quote:
"Concentrate on finding your goal, then concentrate on reaching it." ~Colonel Michael Friedman
Friday, October 22, 2010
October 22, 2010
Daily Questions:
Please get out your regular notebook and a pencil to take notes with. We're watching 2 video's about the structure of an atom & the periodic table. Put the title "THE ATOM" at the top of your notes with today's date.
Agenda:
1. "The Atom" video - you are responsible for writing down at least 5 new pieces of information from the movie. 5 = 70%, 8 = 85%, 10 - 100%
2. "The Periodic Table" video - same expectations as the first video.
Homework:
-Word problems worksheet of physical vs chemical properties due Monday, 25th
-Make up Test 1 by Monday, 25th - BLOCK 4 ONLY
Quote:
Please get out your regular notebook and a pencil to take notes with. We're watching 2 video's about the structure of an atom & the periodic table. Put the title "THE ATOM" at the top of your notes with today's date.
Agenda:
1. "The Atom" video - you are responsible for writing down at least 5 new pieces of information from the movie. 5 = 70%, 8 = 85%, 10 - 100%
2. "The Periodic Table" video - same expectations as the first video.
Homework:
-Word problems worksheet of physical vs chemical properties due Monday, 25th
-Make up Test 1 by Monday, 25th - BLOCK 4 ONLY
Quote:
“For all my friends in the media who like quotes, mark this quote down. From this day on I’d like to be known as ‘The Big Aristotle’ because Aristotle once said, ‘Excellence is not a singular act; it’s a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.’” ~Shaquille O'Neal
Thursday, October 21, 2010
October 21, 2010
Daily Questions:
Please get a piece of paper from the front desk (small, square scrap paper) and quickly write down
3 observations from yesterday's lab that surprised you
2 types of changes you think you observed, please describe these briefly (1 physical, 1 chemical)
1 question you have regarding yesterday's experiments
You will be sharing these with someone else in the class. When finished, please get out your data table & the procedures in order to finish the lab in class today.
Agenda:
1. Finish procedures for "Physical & Chemical Changes Lab"
2. Making word equations
3. Pass back lab notebooks
4. Start word problems
Homework:
-Finish word problems for Monday, 25th
-Today is the last day for B2 to make up Test 1
-Deadline for B4 to make up Test 1 is Mon, 25th
Quote:
"I don't design clothes, I design dreams." ~Ralph Lauren
Please get a piece of paper from the front desk (small, square scrap paper) and quickly write down
3 observations from yesterday's lab that surprised you
2 types of changes you think you observed, please describe these briefly (1 physical, 1 chemical)
1 question you have regarding yesterday's experiments
You will be sharing these with someone else in the class. When finished, please get out your data table & the procedures in order to finish the lab in class today.
Agenda:
1. Finish procedures for "Physical & Chemical Changes Lab"
2. Making word equations
3. Pass back lab notebooks
4. Start word problems
Homework:
-Finish word problems for Monday, 25th
-Today is the last day for B2 to make up Test 1
-Deadline for B4 to make up Test 1 is Mon, 25th
Quote:
"I don't design clothes, I design dreams." ~Ralph Lauren
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
October 20, 2010
Daily Questions:
Please pick up the handout at the front of the room and carefully read through the directions quietly to yourself.
Agenda:
1. (Block 2 only) continue notes from yesterday for just a bit...
2. Start Physical & Chemical Changes Lab
Homework:
-Deadline for making up Test 1 is Thurs, 21st for Block 2 & Mon, 25th for Block 4.
Quote:
"People want you to be a crazy, out-of-control teen brat. They want you miserable, just like them. They don't want heroes; what they want is to see you fall." ~Leonardo DiCaprio
Please pick up the handout at the front of the room and carefully read through the directions quietly to yourself.
Agenda:
1. (Block 2 only) continue notes from yesterday for just a bit...
2. Start Physical & Chemical Changes Lab
Homework:
-Deadline for making up Test 1 is Thurs, 21st for Block 2 & Mon, 25th for Block 4.
Quote:
"People want you to be a crazy, out-of-control teen brat. They want you miserable, just like them. They don't want heroes; what they want is to see you fall." ~Leonardo DiCaprio
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
October 19, 2010
Daily Questions:
Please get out the water problem handout from yesterday, and with a partner make a list of all the physical properties & all the chemical properties that you can identify. There are 10 total!
Agenda:
1. Physical & Chemical Changes Demo's & notes
2. Worksheet/Notes for P & C Changes of Matter
Homework:
-WEAR COVERED SHOES to class Wed, 20th (lab day)
Quote:
"You can turn painful situations around through laughter. If you can find humor in anything, even poverty, you can survive it." ~Bill Cosby
Please get out the water problem handout from yesterday, and with a partner make a list of all the physical properties & all the chemical properties that you can identify. There are 10 total!
Agenda:
1. Physical & Chemical Changes Demo's & notes
2. Worksheet/Notes for P & C Changes of Matter
Homework:
-WEAR COVERED SHOES to class Wed, 20th (lab day)
Quote:
"You can turn painful situations around through laughter. If you can find humor in anything, even poverty, you can survive it." ~Bill Cosby
Monday, October 18, 2010
October 18, 2010
Daily Questions:
Please get out the reading handout "Chemists Study Matter." Turn & talk with a neighbor about your answers to questions #3, 7, & 1 (homework from last week). Make sure you both discuss HOW you can solve problem #1 specifically! Please ALSO stack your lab notebooks in a neat pile on the table near the fume hood & window.
Agenda:
1. Reviewing old homework problems
2. Making observations about "stuff"
3. Handout descriptor words & water problem
Homework:
-"How to Boil Water" lab due TODAY
-Reading questions from sections 2.4-2.6 due TODAY
Quote:
"Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely." ~Auguste Rodin
Please get out the reading handout "Chemists Study Matter." Turn & talk with a neighbor about your answers to questions #3, 7, & 1 (homework from last week). Make sure you both discuss HOW you can solve problem #1 specifically! Please ALSO stack your lab notebooks in a neat pile on the table near the fume hood & window.
Agenda:
1. Reviewing old homework problems
2. Making observations about "stuff"
3. Handout descriptor words & water problem
Homework:
-"How to Boil Water" lab due TODAY
-Reading questions from sections 2.4-2.6 due TODAY
Quote:
"Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely." ~Auguste Rodin
Thursday, October 14, 2010
October 14 & 15, 2010
Daily Questions:
On Tuesday, I demonstrated how we chemically changed water to produce hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. If sugar is composed of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon, what products can you predict will be made if we heat up sugar?
Agenda:
1. Demonstrate sugar reaction
2. Finish notes from Atoms, Elements, Compounds PP
3. Gas reactions demo
4. Hand back homework & tests, go over questions...
5. Time to start homework & work on lab reports
Homework:
-Finish reading handout sections 2.4-2.6 & answer in R&P #s 6, 11, 12, 13 - due Monday, 18th
-How to Boil water lab report due Monday, 18th
Quote:
"To reach a port, we must sail--Sail, not tie at anchor--Sail, not drift." ~Franklin Roosevelt
On Tuesday, I demonstrated how we chemically changed water to produce hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. If sugar is composed of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon, what products can you predict will be made if we heat up sugar?
Agenda:
1. Demonstrate sugar reaction
2. Finish notes from Atoms, Elements, Compounds PP
3. Gas reactions demo
4. Hand back homework & tests, go over questions...
5. Time to start homework & work on lab reports
Homework:
-Finish reading handout sections 2.4-2.6 & answer in R&P #s 6, 11, 12, 13 - due Monday, 18th
-How to Boil water lab report due Monday, 18th
Quote:
"To reach a port, we must sail--Sail, not tie at anchor--Sail, not drift." ~Franklin Roosevelt
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
October 12, 2010
Daily Questions:
Please get the handout up front and take out your notes from last Friday. Reminder, homework into the folder please!
Agenda:
1. Finish Matter PP
2. Fill-in notes for Atoms, Elements & Compounds
3. Demo electrolysis
4. Hand back lab reports, tests, old assignments
Homework:
-Read up to section 2.4 of handout, answer R&P questions #1a&e, 2, 3 (pg 35) - due Thurs, 14th
-How to Boil Water lab report due Monday, 18th
Quote:
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~Aristotle
Please get the handout up front and take out your notes from last Friday. Reminder, homework into the folder please!
Agenda:
1. Finish Matter PP
2. Fill-in notes for Atoms, Elements & Compounds
3. Demo electrolysis
4. Hand back lab reports, tests, old assignments
Homework:
-Read up to section 2.4 of handout, answer R&P questions #1a&e, 2, 3 (pg 35) - due Thurs, 14th
-How to Boil Water lab report due Monday, 18th
Quote:
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~Aristotle
Friday, October 8, 2010
October 8, 2010
Daily Questions:
Please get the handout at the front and a textbook out back, then begin reading pages 25-26 & answering the questions on the guided reading sheet.
Agenda:
1. Notes for KMT & graphing phase changes
2. What is Matter? Power Point
3. Connecting content to How to Boil Water Lab questions/conclusion
Homework:
-Read handout "Chemists Study Matter" and answer question #3 on page 8, question 7 on page 22, and problem #1 at the end of the packet - due Tues, 12th
Quote:
"I am the literary equivalent of a Big Mac and Fries." ~Stephen King
Please get the handout at the front and a textbook out back, then begin reading pages 25-26 & answering the questions on the guided reading sheet.
Agenda:
1. Notes for KMT & graphing phase changes
2. What is Matter? Power Point
3. Connecting content to How to Boil Water Lab questions/conclusion
Homework:
-Read handout "Chemists Study Matter" and answer question #3 on page 8, question 7 on page 22, and problem #1 at the end of the packet - due Tues, 12th
Quote:
"I am the literary equivalent of a Big Mac and Fries." ~Stephen King
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
October 6, 2010
Daily Questions:
Please pick up the handout at the front table, and quietly read through the questions for the movie "A Civil Action"
Agenda:
1. Watching A Civil Action
Homework:
-Today is the last day to make up the water quiz for block 2, block 4 has until Thursday, 7th
Quote:
"A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." ~Herm Albright
Please pick up the handout at the front table, and quietly read through the questions for the movie "A Civil Action"
Agenda:
1. Watching A Civil Action
Homework:
-Today is the last day to make up the water quiz for block 2, block 4 has until Thursday, 7th
Quote:
"A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." ~Herm Albright
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
October 5, 2010
Daily Questions:
Any late work MUST be turned before you take the test today if you want to receive any partial credit! Please clear your desks for the test.
Agenda:
1. Unit 1 test
***When you are finished, please get out the "How to Boil Water" lab and start answering the lab questions listed on the back of the directions.
Homework:
-Enjoy your night off!
-Last day to make up water quiz is Wed, 6th (block 2) or Thurs, 7th (block 4).
Quote:
"I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humor in it." ~Frank Howard Clark
Any late work MUST be turned before you take the test today if you want to receive any partial credit! Please clear your desks for the test.
Agenda:
1. Unit 1 test
***When you are finished, please get out the "How to Boil Water" lab and start answering the lab questions listed on the back of the directions.
Homework:
-Enjoy your night off!
-Last day to make up water quiz is Wed, 6th (block 2) or Thurs, 7th (block 4).
Quote:
"I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humor in it." ~Frank Howard Clark
Monday, October 4, 2010
October 4, 2010
Daily Questions:
Please stack your lab notebooks on the front table near the window, then get a textbook from the back shelf and answer questions #12 & 14 on page 21 in your notebooks.
Agenda:
1. Review for Unit 1 test
Homework:
-Study for Unit 1 test on Tues, Oct 5th
Quote:
"The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it." ~Jean Paul
Please stack your lab notebooks on the front table near the window, then get a textbook from the back shelf and answer questions #12 & 14 on page 21 in your notebooks.
Agenda:
1. Review for Unit 1 test
Homework:
-Study for Unit 1 test on Tues, Oct 5th
Quote:
"The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it." ~Jean Paul
Friday, October 1, 2010
October 1, 2010
Daily Questions:
Please get a textbook from the back shelf and open to page 179 in your books. Figure 3 at the top of the page needs to be an added diagram to your Foul Water lab report! Please copy this figure into your notebooks, making sure to label it! If you already have a diagram of this apparatus in your notebooks, you can use the time to work on the lab report conclusion.
Agenda:
1. Continue working on conclusion for Foul Water lab report
2. Graphing states of matter change
3. Answering Boiling water lab questions
4. Hand out study guide for unit test
Homework:
-Foul Water lab report due Monday, Oct 4th
-Unit test Tues, Oct 5th
Quote:
"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first." ~Mark Twain
Please get a textbook from the back shelf and open to page 179 in your books. Figure 3 at the top of the page needs to be an added diagram to your Foul Water lab report! Please copy this figure into your notebooks, making sure to label it! If you already have a diagram of this apparatus in your notebooks, you can use the time to work on the lab report conclusion.
Agenda:
1. Continue working on conclusion for Foul Water lab report
2. Graphing states of matter change
3. Answering Boiling water lab questions
4. Hand out study guide for unit test
Homework:
-Foul Water lab report due Monday, Oct 4th
-Unit test Tues, Oct 5th
Quote:
"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first." ~Mark Twain
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