Wednesday, September 30, 2009

9/30/09 Properties of metals & Periodic Table

I want to remind everyone that they are required to do one project every 4 weeks. This is the last project of this period. Click here to see the project.

Today we:
  • Continued with notes.

Coming up:
  • We will see the end of the BBC documentary on the Atom
  • We will do a lab on heating and cooling.
  • We will continue with Periodic table unit notes, properties of metals.The notes for unit 2, Periodic table, can be found here:2 slides per page, in color, 6 slides per page, grayscaleThe entire PowerPoint presentation, with all media. This is a 139MB file in compressed (zip) format. You will have to unzip the file. Many computer operating systems do this automatically. If you have difficulty you can download one of the many free programs to do this, search for unzip. This file includes a file to allow you to view the program, even if you don’t own PowerPoint.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

9/29/09 Test Review

We reviewed test today. Tests were returned and the grades are on edline, so people with acces can see the scores through the school website. Students were given a worksheet the day of the test that they should complete and bring in next tomorrow.

Coming up:
We will see the end of the BBC documentary on the Atom
We will continue with Periodic table unit notes, properties of metals.The notes for unit 2, Periodic table, can be found here:2 slides per page, in color6 slides per page, grayscaleThe entire PowerPoint presentation, with all media. This is a 139MB file in compressed (zip) format. You will have to unzip the file. Many computer operating systems do this automatically. If you have difficulty you can download one of the many free programs to do this, search for unzip. This file includes a file to allow you to view the program, even if you don’t own PowerPoint.

Friday, September 25, 2009

9/25/09 Test

We took a test today. I will try to get the grades online by Sunday night so people with acces can see the scores through the school website. Students were given a worksheet that they should complete and bring in next week.

We also viewed the first 37 minutes of a BBC documentary on the Atom. We will finish in next week.

Coming up:
  • We will continue with Periodic table unit notes, properties of metals.The notes for unit 2, Periodic table, can be found here:
    2 slides per page, in color
    6 slides per page, grayscale
    The entire PowerPoint presentation, with all media. This is a 139MB file in compressed (zip) format. You will have to unzip the file. Many computer operating systems do this automatically. If you have difficulty you can download one of the many free programs to do this, search for unzip. This file includes a file to allow you to view the program, even if you don’t own PowerPoint. If you have any questions, ask, I will try to help you through it.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

9/24/09 Unit test tomorrow



There is a unit test scheduled for tomorrow. This will include all material covered this year.

Today in class:
  • Reviewed classification of matter and atomic structure.
  • Continued with Periodic table unit notes, properties of metals.

The notes for unit 2, Periodic table, can be found here:
  • 2 slides per page, in color
  • 6 slides per page, grayscale
  • The entire PowerPoint presentation, with all media. This is a 139MB file in compressed (zip) format. You will have to unzip the file. Many computer operating systems do this automatically. If you have difficulty you can download one of the many free programs to do this, search for unzip. This file includes a file to allow you to view the program, even if you don’t own PowerPoint. If you have any questions, ask, I will try to help you through it.
* The notes for unit 1 are be available, online. I will have it in three formats. Click the links to get each format:

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

9/23/09 Skills & Observations Lab

Today in class:
  • Took and reviewed a quiz.
  • We did a lab, 1-02, Skills and Observations. We will taka a mass measurement tomorrow and these labs are due Friday.

The notes for unit 2, Periodic table, can be found here:
  • 2 slides per page, in color
  • 6 slides per page, grayscale
  • The entire PowerPoint presentation, with all media. This is a 139MB file in compressed (zip) format. You will have to unzip the file. Many computer operating systems do this automatically. If you have difficulty you can download one of the many free programs to do this, search for unzip. This file includes a file to allow you to view the program, even if you don’t own PowerPoint. If you have any questions, ask, I will try to help you through it.
Coming up:

* There is a unit test scheduled for Friday. This will include all material covered this year.
* Continue the unit on the Periodic table.

* The notes for unit 1 are be available, online. I will have it in three formats. Click the links to get each format:

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

9/22/09 Metal or non-metal


Today in class:

* We finished unit 1 Introduction. The notes for this unit and all future units will be available, online. I will have it in three formats. Click the links to get each format:
* Returned quizzes and lab and discussed them.
* Continued with notes from the next unit, Periodic Table.

Coming up we will:

* Continue the unit on the Periodic table.
* We will do a lab that stresses safety procedures.
* There is a unit test scheduled for Friday. This will include all material covered this year.


I strongly suggest students work the sheets from the packet below. Please read and work the sheets appropriate for what we have covered. Additional sheets were added.

The worksheet packet is now online. The pages are as follows:
1-3 Significant figures
4 Accuracy & precision
5-6 Physical & chemical changes
7-10 Measurement & Significant figures
11 Classification of matter
12 Pure substances
13 Mixtures
14 Crossword - Building blocks of matter
15 Properties of matter
16-17 Worksheet - Properties of matter
18 Metric system
19 Lab equipment
20 Worksheet - % error
21 Worksheet - Significant figures
22 Worksheet - Dimensional analysis
23 Worksheet - Significant figures
24 - 25 Worksheet - Properties of matter
26 Periodic table
27 - 28 Worksheet & Properties of matter flow diagrams
29 Worksheet -Elements, compounds & mixtures
30 Test one unit outline
31 Worksheet measurement
32 Worksheet - dimensional analysis
33 Worksheet - math overview
34 Worksheet- Properties of matter

Monday, September 21, 2009

9/21/09 Properties of Matter



Today in class:

  • We finished unit 1 Introduction. The notes for this unit and all future units will be available, online. I will have it in three formats. Click the links to get each format:
    • 2 slides per page, in color
    • 6 slides per page, grayscale
    • The entire PowerPoint presentation, with all media. This is in compressed (zip) format. You will have to unzip the file. Many computer operating systems do this automatically. If you have difficulty you can download one of the many free programs to do this, search for unzip. This file includes a file to allow you to view the program, even if you don’t own PowerPoint. If you have any questions, ask, I will try to help you through it.
  • Collected the lab that was due.
  • Continued with notes from the next unit, Periodic Table.
Coming up we will:
  • Continue the unit on the Periodic table.
  • There is a unit test scheduled for Friday.

I strongly suggest students work the sheets from the packet below. Please read and work the sheets appropriate for what we have covered. Additional sheets were added.

The worksheet packet is now online. The pages are as follows:
1-3 Significant figures
4 Accuracy & precision
5-6 Physical & chemical changes
7-10 Measurement & Significant figures
11 Classification of matter
12 Pure substances
13 Mixtures
14 Crossword - Building blocks of matter
15 Properties of matter
16-17 Worksheet - Properties of matter
18 Metric system
19 Lab equipment
20 Worksheet - % error
21 Worksheet - Significant figures
22 Worksheet - Dimensional analysis
23 Worksheet - Significant figures
24 - 25 Worksheet - Properties of matter
26 Periodic table
27 - 28 Worksheet & Properties of matter flow diagrams
29 Worksheet -Elements, compounds & mixtures
30 Test one unit outline
31 Worksheet measurement
32 Worksheet - dimensional analysis
33 Worksheet - math overview
34 Worksheet- Properties of matter

Thursday, September 17, 2009

9/17/09 Substance Intro lab 1-4

A nice site (from graphic) on classification of matter.

Today in class:

  • We took and reviewed a quiz.
  • Collected the lab that was due.
  • Did lab 1-4, an introduction to Substances.

Tomorrow there will be a sub. The students are to work on their game project .

Coming up we will:

  • Continue discussion the this introductory unit.
  • Begin the unit on the Periodic table.
  • Do a lab.
I strongly suggest students work the sheets from the packet below. Please read and work the sheets appropriate for what we have covered. Additional sheets were added.

The worksheet packet for the first unit is now online. The pages are as follows:
1-3 Significant figures
4 Accuracy & precision
5-6 Physical & chemical changes
7-10 Measurement & Significant figures
11 Classification of matter
12 Pure substances
13 Mixtures
14 Crossword - Building blocks of matter
15 Properties of matter
16-17 Worksheet - Properties of matter
18 Metric system
19 Lab equipment
20 Worksheet - % error
21 Worksheet - Significant figures
22 Worksheet - Dimensional analysis
23 Worksheet - Significant figures
25 - 25 Worksheet - Properties of matter
26 Periodic table
27 - 28 Worksheet & Properties of matter flow diagrams
29 Worksheet -Elements, compounds & mixtures
30 Test one unit outline
31 Worksheet measurement
32 Worksheet - dimensional analysis
33 Worksheet - math overview
34 Worksheet- Properties of matter

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

9/16/09 Sig Figs & Dimensional Analysis


Today in class:
  • Continued with notes and did Sig Figs & Dimensional Analysis.
  • Handed back the lab. Students should keep their labs in an organized fashion. Everyone will be required to hand in the labs at the end of the year.
Tomorrow we will:
  • Continue discussion the this introductory unit.
  • Do a lab.
I strongly suggest students work the sheets from the packet below. Please read and work the sheets appropriate for what we have covered. Additional sheets were added.

The worksheet packet for the first unit is now online. The pages are as follows:
1-3 Significant figures
4 Accuracy & precision
5-6 Physical & chemical changes
7-10 Measurement & Significant figures
11 Classification of matter
12 Pure substances
13 Mixtures
14 Crossword - Building blocks of matter
15 Properties of matter
16-17 Worksheet - Properties of matter
18 Metric system
19 Lab equipment
20 Worksheet - % error
21 Worksheet - Significant figures
22 Worksheet - Dimensional analysis
23 Worksheet - Significant figures
25 - 25 Worksheet - Properties of matter
26 Periodic table
27 - 28 Worksheet & Properties of matter flow diagrams
29 Worksheet -Elements, compounds & mixtures
30 Test one unit outline
31 Worksheet measurement
32 Worksheet - dimensional analysis
33 Worksheet - math overview
34 Worksheet- Properties of matter

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

9/15/09 Measurement Lab 1-03

Link to wikipedia meter site

Today in class:
  • Reviewed significant figures and scientific notation.
  • Took and reviewed a quiz.
  • Did lab 1-03, Measurement.
The lab report for lab 1-03, Measurement is due Thursday.

Tomorrow we will:
  • Continue discussion the this introductory unit.
I strongly suggest students work the sheets from the packet below. Please read and work the sheets appropriate for what we have covered. Additional sheets were added.

The worksheet packet for the first unit is now online. The pages are as follows:
1-3 Significant figures
4 Accuracy & precision
5-6 Physical & chemical changes
7-10 Measurement & Significant figures
11 Classification of matter
12 Pure substances
13 Mixtures
14 Crossword - Building blocks of matter
15 Properties of matter
16-17 Worksheet - Properties of matter
18 Metric system
19 Lab equipment
20 Worksheet - % error
21 Worksheet - Significant figures
22 Worksheet - Dimensional analysis
23 Worksheet - Significant figures
25 - 25 Worksheet - Properties of matter
26 Periodic table
27 - 28 Worksheet & Properties of matter flow diagrams
29 Worksheet -Elements, compounds & mixtures
30 Test one unit outline
31 Worksheet measurement
32 Worksheet - dimensional analysis
33 Worksheet - math overview
34 Worksheet- Properties of matter

Monday, September 14, 2009

9/14/09 Sig Figs

Link to site with above graphic, with lots of resources and worksheets.

Today in class:
  • We discussed significant figures.
The lab report is due tomorrow.

Tomorrow we will:
  • Continue discussion the this introductory unit.
  • Do a lab to explore measurement.
I strongly suggest students work the sheets from the packet below. Please read and work the sheets appropriate for what we have covered.

The worksheet packet for the first unit is now online. The pages are as follows:
1-3 Significant figures
4 Accuracy & precision
5-6 Physical & chemical changes
7-10 Measurement & Significant figures
11 Classification of matter
12 Pure substances
13 Mixtures
14 Crossword - Building blocks of matter
15 Properties of matter
16-17 Worksheet - Properties of matter
18 Metric system
19 Lab equipment
20 Worksheet - % error
21 Worksheet - Significant figures
22 Worksheet - Dimensional analysis
23 Worksheet - Significant figures
25 - 25 Worksheet - Properties of matter
26 Periodic table
27 - 28 Worksheet & Properties of matter flow diagrams
29 Worksheet -Elements, compounds & mixtures

Thursday, September 10, 2009

9/10/09

Link to The Chemical Classification of Matter site, where I found this graphic.


Today in class:
  • We discussed scientific method & measurement
Tomorrow we will:
  • Continue discussion the this introductory unit.
  • Do a lab to explore observation, precision & accuracy
The worksheet packet for the first unit is now online. The pages are as follows:
1-3 Significant figures
4 Accuracy & precision
5-6 Physical & chemical changes
7-10 Measurement & Significant figures
11 Classification of matter
12 Pure substances
13 Mixtures
14 Crossword - Building blocks of matter
15 Properties of matter
16-17 Worksheet - Properties of matter
18 Metric system
19 Lab equipment
20 Worksheet - % error
21 Worksheet - Significant figures
22 Worksheet - Dimensional analysis
23 Worksheet - Significant figures
25 - 25 Worksheet - Properties of matter
26 Periodic table
27 - 28 Worksheet & Properties of matter flow diagrams
29 Worksheet -Elements, compounds & mixtures

9/9/09 Introduction

The packet for class syllabus and guidelines were passed out. We discussed class expectations. I introduced the game project that we will be doing the first quarter.

The worksheet packet for the first unit is now online.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

New year 2009 - 2010

Each new class and each new school year comes with many questions. This is a place where you will be able to find many answers.

At this blog I will post what we are doing in class. I will also post links to sites that have information that will enrich what we are doing in class. Most of material that I hand out will be posted here.