HONORS CHEMISTRY TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS
BEGINNING 8-16-07
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MONDAY, May 12, 2008 - Awards Assembly at 9:30 a.m.
MM = Agenda and Snickers
1) Molar Volume of a Gas Lab
2) Receive notebook check list (due Friday)
**assn = Lab report
TUESDAY, May 13
MM = Explain PV = nRT
1) Check Lab Report; turn in grades
2) Notes on molarity
3) Receive final exam study guide
**assn = molarity problems
WEDNESDAY, May 14
MM = What is the meaning of 6M HCl(aq)?
1) Check molarity problems
2) Notes on acids and bases
**assn = Titration pre-lab
THURSDAY, May 15
MM = What is accomplished by doing a titration?
1) Check pre-lab
2) Do titration
FRIDAY, May 16
MM = What was the purpose of answering Mental Moments
this year?
1) Check lab report
2) Check notebooks
3) Last Mental Moment check
4) Begin checking final exam study guide
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END OF SEMESTER
MONDAY, May 19, 2008
-- Complete checking final exam study guide
TUESDAY, May 20 - Part I of FINAL EXAM
-- All hours will take Part I of the final exam
WEDNESDAY, May 21 - 5h hour FINAL EXAM
--4th & 5th hours will complete exam and turn in
notebooks and texts
--3rd and 6th hours will clean out lab drawers
THURSDAY, May 22 - 3rd and 6th hour FINALS
--3rd & 6th hours will complete exam and turn in
notebooks and texts
--4th and 5th hours will clean out lab drawers
FRIDAY, May 23 - IN-SERVICE DAY, students are done!
1. Density: Thickness of Al Foil (Done 9-19-07 )
2. Comparing Chemical and Physical Changes (9-21-07)
3. Separating of Mixtures (9-17-07)
4. Milk Kaleidoscope (8-29-07)
5. Accuracy & Precision (10-15-07)
6. Flame Test (10-8-07)
7. Periodic Relationships - Nuts and Bolts (10-23-07)
8. Research Project (1-08)
9. Ch 12 The Mole ()
10. Ch 09 Composition of Hydrates (04-01-08)
-- also do VSEPR Activity (03-26-08)
11. Electrolysis of Water (11-14-07)
12. Ch 6 Types of Chemical Reactions (01-30-08)
13. Ch 12 S'more Stoichiometry (05-08-08)
14. Ch 10 Heating & Cooling Curves (04-17-08)
15. Ch 11 Molar Volume of a Gas (05-12-08)
16. Ch 14 Acid-Base Titration (05-15-08)
List of Glencoe Chemistry Chapters
1. Chemistry: The Science of Matter
(includes lab techniques, measuring, & metrics)
2. Basic Atomic Structure
3. Intro to the Periodic Table
4. Formation of Compounds
5. Types of Compounds - Ionic & Molecular
(naming and writing formulas)
6. Chemical Reactions & Equations
(balancing & types of reactions
7. More about the Atom & the Periodic Table
8. Periodic Properties & Trends
9. Chemical Bonding - VSEPR
10. Kinetic Theory - physical states
-- 20. Calorimetry
11. Gases
12. The Mole!
13. Solutions
14. Acids & Bases
NOTE TO PARENTS: As soon as you are able to see on-line grades, a notice will be in the district web site. Be sure to check http://www.bps-ok.org/ for this information.
MONDAY, May 5, 2008 - regular schedule
MM = Agenda and Snickers
3rd and 5th hours - one hour
1) Check problems p. 821: 1-4, 10-13, 15,16,18,21
2) Do Gas Law "Testlet"; compare work
3) Grade testlet
**assn = Read 12.1
4th and 6th hours - one hour
1) Check 11.2 Cornell notes
2) Demo: Candle in Water
**assn = p. 821: 1-4, 10-13, 15, 16, 18, 21
TUESDAY, May 6 - Testing Schedule
MM = Do vacuum sweepers actually suck up dirt? Explain
3rd and 5th hours - 25 min
1) Begin Ch 12 notes - fill in 12.1
**assn = p. 823: 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14
4th and 6th hours - 90 min
1) Check problems p. 821: 1-4, 10-13, 15,16,18,21
2) Do Gas Las Make-up "Testlet"; compare work
3) Grade testlet
**assn = Read 12.1
WEDNESDAY, May 7 - Testing Schedule
MM = Give 2 reasons why blowing into a 2L pop bottle
before closing the lid might keep it from going
flat as quickly as without blowing into the bottle.
3rd and 5th hours - 25 min
1) Check p. 823 problems
2) Fill in 12.2: A&B notes
**assn = p. 823-824: 15-20
4th and 6th hours - 90 min
1) Begin Ch 12 notes - fill in 12.1
2) Do p. 823: 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14
3) Fill in 12.2: A&B notes
**assn = p. 823-824: 15-20
THURSDAY, May 8 - regular schedule
MM = Why do hot air balloons rise?
1) Check p. 823-824 problems
2) S'more Stoichiometry
**assn = Molar Volume of a Gas pre-lab
FRIDAY, May 9 - regular schedule
MM = What makes homemade bread rise?
1) Finish Ch 12 notes
2) Check Molar Volume pre-lab
**assn = p.823-824: 22-24, 27, 28, 31-33, 36, 40
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PREVIOUS WEEKS (2nd Semester):
Week 1a
THURSDAY, Jan 3, 2008 - How was the holiday?
MM = What is the best gift you ever gave & why?
1) Discuss 5.2 A.G. and come to consensus
2) Copy 5.2 objectives
**assn = 5.2 Cornell notes;
FRIDAY, Jan 4
MM = How can you tell if a formula is covalent?
1) Check 5.2 Cornell notes (passport into class)
2) Do p. 187, Test Practice - check
**assn = complete Naming and Formula Writing ws
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Week 1
MONDAY, Jan 7, 2008 - New seats and lab partners
MM = Copy into Agenda
1) Check Naming and Formula Writing WS (covalent)
2) Notes on Stock vs. Traditional Naming
- receive Naming / Formulas Drill sheet
3) Toshiba projects receive rubrics (due Jan 22)
**assn = p. 812-815:#6,7,10-14,18,19,25-27,29
TUESDAY, Jan 8
MM = Name (NH4)2CO3 & write the formula for
calcium tartrate
1) Check p. 812 - 815
2) Do a focused free write about Ch 5.2
WEDNESDAY, Jan 9 - Formula BEE!!!
MM =
**assn = Only for those who do not complete 3 rounds
THURSDAY, Jan 10
MM = Explain the difference between Stock & Trad.
1) Collect yesterday's homework as needed
2) Learn to name acids (binary & ternary)
NOTE - Statistics workshop tonight, 7 - 9 p.m.
FRIDAY, Jan 11
MM = Write formulas for, and name, 3 binary acids
1) Review formulas and names of acids
2) Make a flow chart for naming compounds
3) Make a flow chart for writing formulas
4) Work in teams to stump the rest of the class
5) Science Fair projects receive rubrics
**assn = Worksheets, Parts F and I
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Week 2 --> Balancing Equations
MONDAY, Jan 14, 2008
MM = Copy into Agenda
1) Check naming acids (worksheets parts F and I)
2) Compile Naming and Formula Writing flow charts
3) opt: Stump the Teacher, Stump the Student (EC)
TUESDAY, Jan 15 - Ch 5 Exam (NOT Scantron!)
MM = Prepare for exam
WEDNESDAY, Jan 16
MM = Write formulas for, and name, 3 ternary acids
1) Peruse Ch 5 Exam
2) Do Ch 6.1 Anticipation Guide
3) Copy 6.1 objectives
**assn = 6.1 Cornell notes
THURSDAY, Jan 17
MM = How are chemical equations balanced?
1) Do Launch Lab (as a demo) on p. 189
2) Discuss 6.1 Cornell notes
**assn = p. 201: 2 and 815: 2-6
FRIDAY, Jan 18
MM = What happens to reactants and products as a
chemical reaction occurs?
1) Check p. 201 and 815
2) More balancing practice
**assn = Balancing worksheet, Parts A & B
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Week 3
MONDAY, Jan 21, 2008 - Martin Luther King Day
TUESDAY, Jan 22 - TOSHIBA Projects DUE!!
1) Check Balancing Worksheet - Parts A and B
2) 6.2 PLCC and A.G.
**assn = 6.2 Cornell notes
WEDNESDAY, Jan 23
1) Toshiba projects returned
2) Check 6.2 Cornell notes (passport to class)
3) Receive Types of Rxn note sheet
**assn = Types of Reactions prelab (due Monday)
THURSDAY, Jan 24
1) Continue Types of Reactions note sheet
**assn = Balancing Worksheet: #9-27
FRIDAY, Jan 25 - Tri County Tech Fair
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Week 4
MONDAY, Jan 28, 2008 - SCIENCE FAIR projects DUE!!
1) Sci Fair entry forms are due Friday
2) Check Balancing ws: #9-27
TUESDAY, Jan 29
1) Check Types of Reactions prelab
2) Begin Types of Reactions Lab
WEDNESDAY, Jan 30 - Continue Types of Rxn Lab
THURSDAY, Jan 31 - School Dismissed 6th hour
Complete Types of Reactions Lab
**assn = Lab Report
FRIDAY, Feb 1 - SNOW DAY
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Week 5
MONDAY, Feb 4, 2008 - YOUNG NATURALIST projects DUE!!
MM = Agenda
1) Check Types of Reaction Lab Report; turn in
2) 6.3 PLCC and A.G.
**assn = 6.3 evidence
TUESDAY, Feb 5
MM = If given an unknown (aq) reactant from the Types
of Reactions Lab, how would you determine its
identity?
1) Discuss MM
2) Info about chemistry olympiad and tutoring
3) Discuss 6.3 A.G. -- come to consensus
**assn = p. 815-817: 7,8,11,17,18(EC),22,28
WEDNESDAY, Feb 6 - Draw for Oral Presentation dates
MM = Give an example of equilibrium at school
1) Check p. 815 - 817 problems
2) Demo: Starch-Iodine Reaction (TM p. 219)
3) Do Balancing ws: #28 - 45 cooperatively
4) Begin net ionic equations
**assn = Review sheet for Exam
THURSDAY, Feb 7 - Substitute
MM = Explain why some reactions are NOT reversible
1) Be sure that Ch. 6 Review is done for tomorrow
2) Check 6.3 Cornell notes
3) Complete the 2nd page of the Balancing worksheet
FRIDAY, Feb 8 - Receive oral presentation rubrics
MM = Explain net ionic equations
1) Continue net ionic equations; 6th check lab report
2) Check Ch 6 Review
3) Check 6.3 Cornell notes
**assn = exam Monday
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Week 6
MONDAY, Feb 11, 2008 - Ch 6 Exam
MM = Prep for exam & Agenda
1) Check MM's
Bring pennies for Thursday; one for each partner
TUESDAY, Feb 12
MM = How do chemists identify unknown chemicals?
1) Peruse Ch 6 Exam
2) Identify Unknown Reactant from Types of Rxn Lab
WEDNESDAY, Feb 13 - Substitute (OSSM)
MM = What reaction with silver nitrate was done in
the Types of Reactions Lab?
1) Do Replacement Reactions pre-lab
2) Do and turn in Ch 6 Word Puzzle
THURSDAY, Feb 14 - ROCKET projects DUE!!
MM = How are percentages found?
1) Check Prelab
2) Begin Percent Copper in a Penny Lab
**assn =
FRIDAY, Feb 15
MM = Explain how a balanced teeter totter tries to
re-establish equilibrium when more weight is added
1) Complete and turn in % Cu in a penny
2) 7.1 PLCC & A.G.
**assn = oral presentations next week
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Week 7
MONDAY, Feb 18, 2008 - Begin Oral Presentations
MM = Agenda
TUESDAY, Feb 19
MM = Substitute
1) Discuss 7.1 evidence in small groups
2) Come to class consensus on 7.1
**assn = 7.1 Cornell notes
WEDNESDAY, Feb 20
MM = Substitute
Write questions and answers for...
1) p. 242: 1-5
2) p. 252 - 253: 1-8, 15-17, 19-20
THURSDAY, Feb 21 - ICE DAY
FRIDAY, Feb 22 - Continue Oral Presentations
MM = What should you wear to a job interview at a
bank? Why? Would that be suitable for any job?
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Week 8
MONDAY, Feb 24, 2008 - Continue Oral Presentations
MM = Agenda & Snickers
TUESDAY, Feb 25 - Conclude Oral Presentations
Chemistry Olympiad tutoring this evening
MM = List 3 rules for doing well at an interview.
1) Any make up presentations given today
2) 3rd hour - Study Hall
WEDNESDAY, Feb 26 - Bruin Crew - Ch 7
MM = Who are Heisenberg, Aufbau, Pauli, & Hund?
1) Receive oral presentation grades
2) Turn in 6.3 Cornell notes
3) Discuss 7.1 A.G. - come to consensus
4) Demo = Jumping Down Stairs
**assn = 7.1 Cornell notes
THURSDAY, Feb 27
MM = Draw a still shot of the fan blades in the fan
you see on the counter
1) Check p. 242:1-5 and 252: 1-8, 15-17, 19, 20
2) Discuss 7.1 notes
3) Review dot diagrams and electron configurations
**assn = p. 818: 1-4 and 6
FRIDAY, Feb 28 - Build a quantum auditorium today!
MM = Do a dot diagram & e- configuration for
Mg, F, & K
1) Check MM's from Jan 21 to the present
2) Check p. 818
3) Notes! - Build a Quantum Auditorium
**MARCH 1 WAS DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR**
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Week 9
MONDAY, Mar 3, 2008 - Congrats to Science Fair Winners!
MM = Agenda and Snickers
1) Learn to build e- configurations (order of filling)
2) Do e- configurations for several elements
3) Discuss why transitions are multivalent
4) Look at Mineral Collection
**assn = p. 251: 1-5
TUESDAY, Mar 4
MM = Label a blank P. Table with energy levels
and sublevels (save for later).
1) Check p. 251 problems
2) 8.1a PLCC & A.G. - come to consensus
**assn = 8.1a Cornell Notes
WEDNESDAY, Mar 5 - No Bruin Crew (QAs)
MM = Describe electron shielding
1) Discuss 8.1a Cornell Notes
2) Demo - Li and Na in water
3) View Tar Creek Superfund Site on-line
**assn = Write a paragraph about the problem at
Tar Creek & possible remedies
THURSDAY, Mar 6
MM = What is a Superfund Site and how does it relate
to chemistry
1) Turn in paragraphs about Tar Creek
2) Discuss Environmental Protection & look at map
3) Begin discussion of 8.1b
**assn = p. 281: 1-5
FRIDAY, Mar 7
MM = Define allotropes and give an analogy.
1) Check p. 281
2) Complete discussion of 8.1b
3) Receive 8.2 PLCC & AG
**assn = 8.2 evidence
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Week 10
MONDAY, Mar 10, 2008
MM = Agenda and Snickers
1) Discuss 8.2 evidence and come to consensus
**assn = 8.2 Cornell notes
TUESDAY, Mar 11
MM = Label periodic trends on the blank P. Table
1) Check 8.2 Cornell notes
2) Do Ch 8 Assessment, p. 297
3) Review for Exam
4) Receive notebook checklist
WEDNESDAY, Mar 12 - Bruin Crew - Ch 7 & 8 Exam!
MM = Prep for Exam
- Turn in 8.2 Cornell Notes
THURSDAY, Mar 13
MM =
1) Peruse Ch 7 & 8 Exam
2) Check notebooks
3) 9.1 PLCC & AG
**assn = evidence
FRIDAY, Mar 14 (Sub for 5th & 6th hours)
MM = Which diagram on the board represents a hydrogen
molecule? Why that diagram? (TM p. 309 - VL)
1) Come to consensus about 9.1
2) Do 9.1 Cornell notes
**assn = be sure notes are completed
= = = = = = = SPRING BREAK!!! = = = = = = =
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Week 11
MONDAY, Mar 24, 2008
MM = Agenda and Snickers
1) Review 9.1 - discuss Cornell notes
2) 9.2 PLCC & AG - find evidence
**assn = 9.2 Cornell notes
TUESDAY, Mar 25
MM = Which bond is stronger (see the board) and what
do you predict for the bond energy and bond
length of C=C? (TM 314)
1) Discuss 9.2 Cornell notes
2) Prepare for and begin VSEPR Lab
assn = Prelab for Hydrate Lab
WEDNESDAY, Mar 26 - Bruin Crew
MM = Come your hair briskly and then hold the come
near a thin stream of water; what happens?
Would you get a different result with an
oppositely charged object? (TM 330)
1) Complete VSEPR Lab
2) Check Hydrate Prelab
**assn = VSEPR Lab report
THURSDAY, Mar 27 - State Science Fair - Substitute
MM = Use the CRC to look up the boiling points of
methane, ammonia, and hydrogen fluoride. Explain
the difference.
1) Do p. 314: 1-5; check in class
2) Add p. 819: 3-9 (anything not finished is HW)
FRIDAY, Mar 28 - State Science Fair - Substitute
MM = Give the name and formula for one compound of...
a) a diatomic nonpolar molecule, b) a diatomic
polar molecule, c) a tetrahedral nonpolar
molecule with polar bonds, & d) a tetrahedral
polar molecule.
1) Video - Percy Julian
**assn = Video notes
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Week 12
MONDAY, Mar 31, 2008 - Congrats to OSSEF winners!
MM = Agenda and Snickers
1) Finish the Percy Julian video
TUESDAY, Apr 1 - New seats & lab partners
MM = Is the scientific world more accepting of
different races today than it was in the day of
Dr. Julian?
1) Turn in video notes
2) Check p. 819 problems #3 - 9
3) Check VSEPR lab report
4) Prep for lab tomorrow
WEDNESDAY, Apr 2
MM = Is salt water a hydrate? Why or why not?
1) Check in lab equipment
2) Get new seats and lab partners
3) Do Hydrate Lab - report % water
**assn = Lab Report
THURSDAY, Apr 3
MM = Why is the % water in a hydrate always exactly
the same?
1) Check lab report
2) Review of exam
FRIDAY, Apr 4 - CH 9 EXAM
(Bruin Crew Activity Schedule)
MM = Prep for Exam
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Week 13
MONDAY, Apr 7, 2008 - Begin HIV/AIDS instruction
MM = Agenda and Snickers
1) Peruse ch 9 exam
2) Cover Ground Rules on PPt
3) Take pre-test and check
**assn = Facts & Myths ws
TUESDAY, Apr 8 - HIV/AIDS (continued)
MM = Can someone without symptoms (someone who is not
sick) have AIDS?
1) Time to Wait video with notes
**assn = Crossword (due Thursday)
WEDNESDAY, Apr 9 - Last Bruin Crew for the year
- HIV/AIDS (continued)
MM = Explain the phrase, "Sex outside of marriage has
a cost."
1) Quickly complete video
2) Hand out Vocab List (use with PPt)
3) See T-cell & HIV photos & 2006 Stats
THURSDAY, Apr 10 - HIV/AIDS (continued)
MM = Explain how to have "safe sex."
1) Check and briefly discuss video notes
2) Check Facts & Myths ws
3) Check Crossword puzzle
4) Abstinence notes (on overhead)
FRIDAY, Apr 11 - Begin Ch 10 and 20: Kinetic Theory
MM = List 3 rationale reasons to abstain from
premarital sex.
1) Tips of Teen Handout
2) HIV/AIDS Unit test
3) Receive Ch 10.1 PLCC and AG
**assn = Find 10.1 Evidence
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Week 14
MONDAY, Apr 14, 2008
MM = Agenda and Snickers
1) 2 Demos: Marble Model and Defying Density
2) Come to consensus on 10.1 AG
**assn = 10.1 Cornell Notes
TUESDAY, Apr 15
MM = (do after Demo: What makes the can crush?)
1) Demo: Can Crush
2) Discuss and check 10.1 Cornell notes
3) Mini Lab: Molecular Races (p. 343)
**assn = Ch 10.2 evidence
Heating & Cooling pre-lab (due Th)
WEDNESDAY, Apr 16
MM = Why did the "smoke ring" form In the Molecular
Races Mini Lab?
1) Quick Demo: Diffusion in a Solution
2) Begin 10.2 AG discussion based on evidence
3) Quick Demos: Which Evaporates 1st and/or
What Affects Evaporation
THURSDAY, Apr 17
MM = How did Ben Franklin determine the thickness of
one molecule of oil?
1) Quick Demo: Boiling at Room Temp
2) Complete discussion of 10.2 A.G.
**assn = 10.2 Cornell Notes
FRIDAY, Apr 18
MM = What does the list of densities tell you? Infer
what that means about the distance between particles.
1) Check Heating & Cooling prelab
2) Begin Heating and Cooling Curve Lab - cooling only
**assn = Lab Report
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Week 15 - TESTING SCHEDULE :(
MONDAY, Apr 21, 2008 --> 4 & 6 = 25 min
For ALL classes...
MM = Agenda and Snickers
Complete Heating and Cooling Curve Lab - heating
**assn = Lab Report and Pecan Pre-lab
For 3rd & 5th (90 min class)...add the following
1) Discuss 10.2 and check Cornell notes
2) Demo: Elephant Toothpaste
TUESDAY, Apr 22 --> 4 & 6 = 25 min
For ALL classes...
MM = Peppermint oil and oil of wintergreen have been
placed at the back of the room. Which do you
smell first and why?
OR
Why do liquids cool as they evaporate?
Check Heating & Cooling Curve lab report; turn in
**assn = 20.1 & 20.2 (AG for 4&6; notes for 3&5)
For 3rd & 5th (90 min class)...add the following
1) 20.1 and 20.2 PLCC and AG - find evidence
2) Demo: Entropy Model
WEDNESDAY, Apr 23
MM = Explain the graph in Fig. 10.12 on p. 348
For 3rd and 5th hours (25 minutes)...
1) Discuss 20.1 & 2 Cornell Notes
2) Do sample problem - p. 720
**assn = p. 721: #1 & 2 and p. 836: #4 & 8
For 4th and 6th hours (90 minutes)...
1) Discuss 10.2 Cornell Notes
2) Demo: Elephant Toothpaste
3) Come to consensus on 20.1 AG
4) Demo: Entropy Model
**assn = Ch 20.1 and 20.2 Cornell notes
THURSDAY, Apr 24
MM = Challenge: What is the final temp of 210 mL of coffee at 98oC if a 12g ice cube at ooC is added to it? (60oC)
For 3rd and 5th hours (25 minutes)...
1) Check Pecan Pre-lab
2) Check p. 721 and 836 problems
For 4th and 6th hours (90 minutes)...
1) Discuss 20.1 & 20.2 Cornell notes; turn in
2) Work problems on p. 720, 721, & 836
3) Check Pecan Pre-lab
FRIDAY, Apr 25 - Band leaves for St. Louis
- regular schedule
MM = Why do you need the mass of the pecan for this
lab?
1) Do Pecan lab --> turn in results
**assn = Lab Report
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Week 16
MONDAY, Apr 28, 2008 - Pecan Lab Make-up after school
MM = Agenda and Snickers
1) Check lab
2) Check Ch 20 Cornell notes
3) Review for chapter exam
**assn = study for exam
TUESDAY, Apr 29 - Pecan Lab Make-up after school
MM = Why do pecans have more calories than
marshmallows?
1) Ch 10 & 20 Exam!
WEDNESDAY, Apr 30 - Testing Schedule 93 and 5 = 90 min)
- Begin Ch 11: Gas Laws
MM = When a corner of my bedroom carpet flooded, why
did it help to have a fan blowing on it?
All hours:
1) Peruse Ch 10 & 20 Exams
2) Ch 11.1 A.G. --> evidence (assn for 4th and 6th)
3rd and 5th add:
3) Vacuum Pump Demos (balloon, shave gel, Peep)
**assn = 11.1 Cornell Notes
THURSDAY, May 1 - 1,3,5 Testing Schedule
MM = Why does it take longer to boil an egg at the
top of Pike’s Peak than it does in Bartlesville?
4th and 6th (25 minutes):
1) Discuss 11.1 evidence - come to consensus
2) Vacuum Pump Demos
**assn = 11.1 Cornell notes
3rd and 5th (90 minutes)
1) Check 11.1 Cornell notes and turn in
2) Cartesian Diver demos (x3)
3) 11.2 evidence and discussion
**assn = 11.2 Cornell notes
FRIDAY, May 2 - regular schedule
MM = Why can the balloon NOT be blown up inside the
flask?
1) All hours = Balloon in Flask Demo
3rd and 5th
2) Check 11.2 Cornell notes
3) Candle in Water Demo
**assn = p.821: 1-4,10-13,15,16,18,&21 (EC - #31)
4th and 6th
2) Check 11.1 Cornell notes
3) Cartesian Diver Demos
4) Do 11.2 Anticipation Guide
**assn = 11.2 Cornell Notes
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FIRST SEMESTER 2007-2008
Pre-Week
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2007
1) Find assigned seat
2) Fill out information cards
3) Watermelon Activity
THURSDAY, Aug. 16
1) Receive Parent Survey and Letter to take home
2) Receive and begin discussion of Course Expectations
**assn = survey (for extra credit)
foldable about yourself
FRIDAY, Aug. 17
1) Turn in Parent Surveys
2) Share Foldables and turn in
3) Look at math review problems
4) Sketch "A Chemist at Work"
**assn = Math Quiz Monday
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Week 1
MONDAY, Aug. 20, 2007
1) Copy week's work into Agenda
2) Turn in Parent Surveys & and orders
3) Math quiz - 25 minutes
4) Video - People Who Took Chemistry (16 minutes)
**assn = bring lab journal tomorrow
TUESDAY, Aug. 21
1) Turn in surveys & orders
2) Briefly peruse math quiz
3) Copy Lab Journal Contents & Directions
4) Receive Equipment Identification sheet
**assn = Get Acquainted with Text ws
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22
1) Continue daily journal; collect surveys & orders
2) Continue lab directions for reports & graphing
3) Receive lab safety sheets & Ch. 1 notes
--begin discussion of lab safety
4) Organize class notebook
**assn = Sample graph & fill in Ch. 1.1.A notes
THURSDAY, Aug. 23
1) Turn in surveys & orders
2) Check sample graph
3) Observation vs. Inference Activity
**assn = Activity Report
FRIDAY, Aug. 24
1) Last day to turn in surveys (for EC) & to order
2) Catch up day for anything we have not finished!
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Week 2 MONDAY IS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!
MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2007 - Copy into Agenda
1) Check Observation vs. Inf Activity Report
2) Finish discussing lab safety items
3) Check Getting Acquainted with Text ws
4) Receive lab station locations
TUESDAY, Aug. 28
1) Check out lab drawers
2) Fill in Ch 1, p. 1 - 3 notes
3) 3 Demos:
a) 50 mL + 50 mL
b) Tyndall effect
c) Paper Chromatography
**assn = Demo Reports
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29
1) Check demo reports
2) Discuss how to form a well-stated hypothesis
3) Milk Kaleidoscope Lab
**assn = Lab report (due Friday)
THURSDAY, Aug. 30
1) Video, "Animal Einsteins"
FRIDAY, Aug 31
1) Ck Milk Kaleidoscope lab report
2) Check video notes
3) Discuss controls and variables in an experiment
4) Do Experimental Design ws
**assn = Separation of a Mixture pre-lab
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Week 3
MONDAY, Sept 3, 2007 = LABOR DAY; No School!
TUESDAY, Sept 4 - Receive goggles and aprons
1) Snickers problem ¡V form a hypothesis
2) Check Equipment pictures
3) Discuss Animal Einstein video (designing a
significant & controlled experiment)
4) Define or describe controls, variables, dependent
& independent variables
5) Continue Ch 1 notes, p. 3
WEDNESDAY, Sept 5
1) Learn to measure temperature, read a graduated
cylinder, transfer chemicals
2) Learn the rules for recording measurements using
significant figures
**Assn = p. 793:3&4 (use directions for #3 on both)
THURSDAY, Sept 6
1) Check Sig Fig problems
2) Receive goggles and aprons, put into lab drawer
3) Paper Chromatography Demo
**Assn = Element Quiz is tomorrow!
FRIDAY, Sept 7
1) Element Quiz!
2) Check L.A. „³ 10 points
3) Began Lab Technique notes --> burner
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Week 4
MONDAY, Sept 10, 2007
1) Complete Ch. 1.1 notes
2) Continue Lab Technique notes: Learn to decant and
filter, use a balance, use a magnet, light a
Bunsen burner & dry chemicals, measure
temperature, read a graduated cylinder, transfer
chemicals
**assn = p. 809: 1 ¡V 4 (add to p. 797)
1.1 review foldable or concept map
TUESDAY, Sept 11
1) Check p. 809 problems; keep for future problems
2) Turn in foldable/ concept map
3) Continue Lab Technique notes
WEDNESDAY, Sept 12
1) Complete Lab Technique notes (fill in all blanks)
THURSDAY, Sept 13
1) Begin Lab Technique Performance - group assessments
FRIDAY, Sept 14
1) Complete Lab Technique Performance
2) Decide on class procedure for Separation of a
Mixture Lab
**assn = Write Sep. of Mixture pre-lab into journal
Competition choice and review due WED!
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Week 5
MONDAY, Sept 17, 2007
1) Copy work for the week into your Agenda
2) Begin Separation of Mixture Lab (be accurate!)
**assn = Read 1.2 and fill in notes
TUESDAY, Sept 18
1) Complete Separation Lab and turn in results
2) Begin 1.2 notes
**assn = Complete Lab report; Research Choice
WEDNESDAY, Sept 19 BRUIN CREW MEETS TODAY!
1) Turn in Research Choice
- Competition choice
- Judging criteria for that competition
- Summary of a winning HS entry telling why it
was a good entry
- List any partners you plan to have
2) Demos:
a) Cu to Au
b) Density Column
c) Dancing Raisins
3) Learn to use the CRC :)
4) Al Foil Challenge
**assn = Physical vs. Chemical Changes pre-lab
THURSDAY, Sept 20
1) Check results of the Al Foil Challenge
2) Demo: Sulfuric Acid and You!
3) Check Phys vs Chem pre-lab
**assn = Demo report
FRIDAY, Sept 21 - Physical vs. Chemical Changes LAB
**assn = Lab report
p. 809 - 810: #5 - 10
optional (E.C.) - 1.2 review foldable
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Week 6
MONDAY, Sept 24, 2007
1) Check lab report; turn in
2) Check p. 809 - 810 and any other remaining items
TUESDAY, Sept 25 - Ch 1 EXAM!
WEDNESDAY, Sept 26 - BUBBLE Scantrons for PLAN test
THURSDAY, Sept 27 - Friday, Oct. 5
SORRY---lost due to computer glitch!
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Week 8
MONDAY, Oct 8, 2007
1) Check Flame Test pre-lab (35 points)
2) Conduct Flame Test --> identify unknown cations
**assn = Lab report
Review science fair abstracts - due Th
TUESDAY, Oct 9
1) Check and turn in Flame Test lab report
2) Continue Ch 2 notes
**assn = notebook is due tomorrow
p. 810: #8 - 10 (add to #1 - 7)
WEDNESDAY, Oct 10
1) Check and turn in notebooks
2) See Emission Spectra using exciter box
**assn = Ch 2 review (foldable or concept map)
THURSDAY, Oct 11
1) Complete Ch 2 notes
2) Do Lewis Dot Diagrams for 20 atomic models
3) Check p. 810: #8 - 10 (keep until tomorrow)
4) Turn in Science Fair abstract reviews
**assn = study for exam
FRIDAY, Oct 12 = Ch 2 EXAM!
1) Turn in Ch 2 review (foldable or concept map)
2) Turn in Ch 2 problems, p. 810: #1 - 7 (20 pt)
3) Take Ch. 2 Exam
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Week 9
MONDAY, Oct 15, 2007 = Accuracy vs. Precision Lab
1) Peruse Ch 2 Exam
2) Do Accuracy vs. Precision Lab
**assn = Lab Report
TUESDAY, Oct 16
1) Check Lab Report
2) Mentos in Diet Coke
WED, Oct 17 - FRI, Oct 19 = FALL BREAK :)
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Week 10
MONDAY, Oct 22, 2007
1) Revisit Snickers; Agenda
2) Do Pre- Post Concept Check for Accuracy & Precision
3) Do Anticipation Guide for Acc. & Precision
4) Read about Acc & Precision --> look for evidence
TUESDAY, Oct 23
1) Continue Part II of Acc & Precision A.G.
2) Class discussion
3) Come to class consensus about Acc & Precision
WEDNESDAY, Oct 24
1) Begin Nuts and Bolts Lab --> choose partners
2) What is missing from mixture of nuts and bolts?
THURSDAY, Oct 25
1) Complete Nuts and Bolts Part I
**assn = Do 2 hardware graphs and answer questions
FRIDAY, Oct 26
1) Continue Nuts and Bolts Lab - Part II
assn = Do 2 element graphs
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Week 11
MONDAY, Oct 29, 2007
1) Revisit Snickers; write in Agenda
2) Turn in Research Proposal; sign up for conference
3) Complete Nuts & Bolts - extensions
**assn = Complete Nuts and Bolts report
TUESDAY, Oct 30
1) Check Nuts and Bolts Lab report; turn in
2) Discuss lab and meaning of periodicity
3) Discuss electron shielding
**assn = Work on research project
WEDNESDAY, Oct 31
1) Do Ch 3 Pre-Post Concept Check (the pre- part)
2) Do 3.1 Anticipation Guide --> discuss w/ partners
3) Preview 3.1 text
4) Find evidence for A.G. in the text
5) Come to class consensus about A.G.
**assn = 3.1 Cornell notes
THURSDAY, Nov 1
1) Share and discuss 3.1 notes
2) See Element Song
3) Learn to do Cubing (example of pencil)
**assn = Cube the Periodic Table
FRIDAY, Nov 2
1) Receive Research Approval Forms
2) Share Cubing of P. Table
3) Do 3.2 A.G. --> compare with partner
4) Preview 3.2 text; begin looking for evidence
assn = complete 3.2 A.G. evidence
"How Much Are You Worth?" worksheet
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Week 12
MONDAY, Nov 5, 2007
1) Check and discuss "How Much Are You Worth?"
2) Discuss evidence on 3.2 A.G. --> come to consensus
**assn = 3.2 Cornell Notes
TUESDAY, Nov 6
1) Review Cornell notes for quiz --> take quiz
2) Flash card review of periods, groups, & elements
3) Fill in Post Concept Check for Ch. 3
4) Do a Focused Free Write (not done)
**assn = Research forms due Friday!
WEDNESDAY, Nov 7
1) Color code and label blank P. Table
2) Review for Ch 3 Exam
THURSDAY, Nov 8 Ch 3 Exam!
**assn = Research approval forms due
FRIDAY, Nov 9
1) Turn in Research approval forms
2) Peruse Ch. 3 Exam
3) Fill in Element Puns for E.C.
assn = Work on research
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Week 13
MONDAY, Nov 12, 2007 - Begin Ch. 4
1) Copy 1+ and 1- polyatomic ions to memorize
2) 4.1 Pre-Learning and Anticipation Guide
**assn = 4.1 Cornell Notes
Completed research forms due Fri as needed
TUESDAY, Nov 13
1) Trade and share Cornell Notes
2) Stump the Teacher - Stump the Student
**assn = Generation of O2 prelab
WEDNESDAY, Nov 14 - Bruin Crew
1) Electrolysis of Water Lab
**assn = Lab report
THURSDAY, Nov 15
1) Ion Quiz A; copy 2- polyatomic ions to memorize
2) Check lab report
3) Check Generation of O2 prelab
**assn = memorize ions
preliminary research date due Dec 5
FRIDAY, Nov 16
1) Any Sci Fair forms not completed last week are due
2) Generation of Oxygen Lab
--who will get the most re-lights?
--discuss catalysis
**assn = Lab Report
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Week 13b
MONDAY, Nov 19, 2007
1) Check Generation of Oxygen Lab Report
TUESDAY, Nov 20
WEDNESDAY, Nov 21, - FRIDAY, Nov 23 **THANKSGIVING**
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Week 14
MONDAY, Nov 26, 2007 - Substitute
1) 4.2 Pre-Learning and Anticipation Guide
--mark and discuss opinions
--look for evidence
--come to consensus
**assn = Polyatomic Ion Quiz B tomorrow
TUESDAY, Nov 27
1) Ion Quiz B; Copy 3- polyatomic ions
2) Begin to grow NaCl crystals for 4.2
3) Copy last 7 polyatomic ions (per-'s & hypo-'s)
WEDNESDAY, Nov 28 - Bruin Crew
1) Discuss 4.2 A.G.
2) Box up cans for canned food drive
**assn = 4.2 Cornell Notes
THURSDAY, Nov 29
1) Demo: Baby Pop Beads
2) Share Cornell Notes
3) Look at NaCl crystals
FRIDAY, Nov 30
1) BIG Polyatomic Ion Quiz
2) Prepare for Glass Bending!
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Week 15
MONDAY, Dec 3, 2007 - Glass Bending!
TUESDAY, Dec 4
1) 5.1 Pre-Learning and Anticipation Guide
2) Come to class consensus
3) Copy 5.1 Cornell objectives
**assn = Popcorn Prelab
WEDNESDAY, Dec 5 - Bruin Crew
1) Preliminary research data due
2) Complete discussion of 5.1 A.G. as needed
3) Check Popcorn Prelab
**assn = 5.1 Cornell notes
THURSDAY, Dec 6 - Popcorn Lab
**assn = Lab Report
FRIDAY, Dec 7
1) Check Lab Report and turn in
2) Opt - Demo: Massing Burned Steel Wool (not done)
3) Ionic Naming and Formula Writing
**assn = Naming and Formula Writing worksheets
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Week 16
MONDAY, Dec 10, 2007 - ICE DAY!!
TUESDAY, Dec 11 - ICE DAY!!
WEDNESDAY, Dec 12 - Bruin Crew
1) Check Ionic Naming and Formula Writing worksheet
2) 5.2 Pre-learning and Anticipation Guide
3) Receive Notebook Checklist
**assn = put notebook in order
Final Exam Study Guide
THURSDAY, Dec 13
- LAB PRACTICAL cancelled due to Ice Days
1) Take Chemis-tree ornaments home
2) Work on Final Exam Study Guide
FRIDAY, Dec 14 - Review for Final Exam
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Week 17 FINALS WEEK!!
MONDAY, Dec 17, 2007 - Part I of written final exam
TUESDAY, Dec 18 - Finals for 1st and 4th hours
1) 4th - Take Part II of final!!
2) 3rd, 5th, 6th... Check 2nd Quarter notebooks;
WEDNESDAY, Dec 19 - Finals for 2nd and 5th hours
1) 5th - turn in notebooks; take final
2) 4th - Check 2nd quarter notebook; Dickens ws
--Pizza party--
3) 3rd, 6th...Check in lab equipment;
THURSDAY, Dec 20 - Finals (II) for 3rd and 6th hours
1) 3rd & 6th - turn in notebooks; take final
2) 4th & 5th...pick up notebooks; Lab equipment
FRIDAY, Dec 21 ****CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS!****
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