This week the students will be taking their test on chapters 4 and 5 (Wed/Thurs). I backed the test day up because I had not seen any of the students since before Camp Greenville. Study guides can be found on the website in the file cabinet. There are two study guides (one the students fill out and one that has all the info listed out for them to read).
The students will have an elements name and symbols quiz when we come back on Monday/Tuesday next week and we will also resume the vocab quizzes next week.
The next unit will be on Chapter 6. The study guide will be posted to the website soon.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
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Sorry I have not posted to the blog in quite a while. I have realized that a daily post will be a bit much. I will post once a week with an overview of the week and what to expect.
This week the students have a vocab quiz on the following terms (on quizlet):
1. period
2. group
3. metals
4. transition metals
5. nonmetals
6. valence electrons
7. alkali metals
8. alkaline earth metals
9. halogens
10. noble gases
They will be finishing up Chapter 4 (atoms and elements) and starting chapter 5 (the periodic table). Their test will be the week after Camp Greenville (Oct 18th and 19th). They will be having an element names and symbols quiz at the beginning of each week for the next 8 weeks.
HW- the students should be reviewing notes on a regular basis, studying for quizzes, and completing any assignments not finished in class (ex. M&M lab, coloring the periodic table, etc.)
Projects- the element project is due this week
This week the students have a vocab quiz on the following terms (on quizlet):
1. period
2. group
3. metals
4. transition metals
5. nonmetals
6. valence electrons
7. alkali metals
8. alkaline earth metals
9. halogens
10. noble gases
They will be finishing up Chapter 4 (atoms and elements) and starting chapter 5 (the periodic table). Their test will be the week after Camp Greenville (Oct 18th and 19th). They will be having an element names and symbols quiz at the beginning of each week for the next 8 weeks.
HW- the students should be reviewing notes on a regular basis, studying for quizzes, and completing any assignments not finished in class (ex. M&M lab, coloring the periodic table, etc.)
Projects- the element project is due this week
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
9/13 & 9/14
9/14 B day
The students copied down their words for the vocab quiz on Thursday. They handed in their first project- the matter scavenger hunt. We reviewed chemical and physical properties and observed some chemical reactions in class. They then took notes on phase change. HW- study for vocab quiz, and complete internet assignment (due 9/21- next Tuesday)
9/13 A day
The students copied down their vocab words for quiz on Wednesday. They took notes on the Properties of Matter and took notes in class on 2.2 and 2.3
The students copied down their words for the vocab quiz on Thursday. They handed in their first project- the matter scavenger hunt. We reviewed chemical and physical properties and observed some chemical reactions in class. They then took notes on phase change. HW- study for vocab quiz, and complete internet assignment (due 9/21- next Tuesday)
9/13 A day
The students copied down their vocab words for quiz on Wednesday. They took notes on the Properties of Matter and took notes in class on 2.2 and 2.3
Friday, September 10, 2010
9/8, 9/9, & 9/10
Sorry some of these are late
9/10 A day
The students did a mini activity describing the physical properties of common items and then we discussed how they would be classified. They took notes on classifying matter and were assigned their first project. The assignment is in the file cabinet.
9/9 B day
The students took their vocabulary quiz and then completed a mini activity describing the properties of common items. We took some time also making a web to organize what they have learned so far about classifying matter. Their shoebox project is due on the 14th, next Tuesday. All items should be in a sealed container and labeled.
9/8 A day
The students took a vocabulary quiz to start the period and then got started with a lab on density. Those students who were not working on the lab should have been working on some density practice problems.
The lab, worksheet, signed test, and notes on 2.1 due.
9/10 A day
The students did a mini activity describing the physical properties of common items and then we discussed how they would be classified. They took notes on classifying matter and were assigned their first project. The assignment is in the file cabinet.
9/9 B day
The students took their vocabulary quiz and then completed a mini activity describing the properties of common items. We took some time also making a web to organize what they have learned so far about classifying matter. Their shoebox project is due on the 14th, next Tuesday. All items should be in a sealed container and labeled.
9/8 A day
The students took a vocabulary quiz to start the period and then got started with a lab on density. Those students who were not working on the lab should have been working on some density practice problems.
The lab, worksheet, signed test, and notes on 2.1 due.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
9/7 B day
We started a new unit in Physical Science. The students were assigned their first project (due 9/14- in file cabinet) and were given notes on the new topic. Test grades were also given out. If a student scored below an 80 they must attend AA next week. HW- read 2.2 and take notes using the cornell system. Vocab quiz Thursday
Thursday, September 2, 2010
9/2 B day
TEST TOMORRROW
The students worked on practice problems with density and they completed a lab on density. We also spent some time answering questions about the study guide. Please study tonight and finish the lab/ density problems after the test.
The students worked on practice problems with density and they completed a lab on density. We also spent some time answering questions about the study guide. Please study tonight and finish the lab/ density problems after the test.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
9/1 A day
The students took their first test today and hopefully did very well. The vocab for next week's quiz is:
1. pure substance
2. element
3. atom
4. compound
5. mixture
6. homogenous mixture
7. heterogeneous mixture
8. solution
9. suspension
10. colloid
The quiz next Wednesday will include ALL ten of the above words as well as words from the previous chapter. We cannot forget the previous material (it will all be on the final).
HW- study the vocab words for quiz and take notes on 2.1 using the cornell note taking system. Templates are posted to the file cabinet and here is a great link for guidance: http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html
1. pure substance
2. element
3. atom
4. compound
5. mixture
6. homogenous mixture
7. heterogeneous mixture
8. solution
9. suspension
10. colloid
The quiz next Wednesday will include ALL ten of the above words as well as words from the previous chapter. We cannot forget the previous material (it will all be on the final).
HW- study the vocab words for quiz and take notes on 2.1 using the cornell note taking system. Templates are posted to the file cabinet and here is a great link for guidance: http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html
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