Chemistry+Quarter+1

__Monday August 16th, 2010__
go over syllabus, expectations, answer questions, etc.

__Tuesday August 17th, 2010__
today we will be getting everyone logged onto computers and onto their GoogleApp accounts and then onto the wikispace

__Wednesday August 18, 2010__
here is an article to read on spit, read and respond to it in the discussion tab above, the we will begin taking notes on chapter 1

__Thursday August 19th, 2010__
here is an article on metal rubber, read it and respond in discussion, then we continue notes on chapter 1

__Friday August 20th, 2010__
today we will be learning about the first 6 elements on the periodic table and creating a wordle for each one

__Monday August 23rd, 2010__
here is an article on how researchers are looking inside molecules, read and respond in discussion, then we continue notes on chapter 1

__Tuesday August 24th, 2010__
read this article on a new drug to combat HIV, respond in discussion, then we will continue with Chapter 1 notes

__Wednesday August 25th, 2010 - STUDENT PICTURE DAY__
watch PBS Frontline video "Poisoned Water"

__Thursday August 26th, 2010__
Brett's B-Day!!!!!! here is an article on Scents and Household Products, read and respond, then we continue with notes

__Monday August 30th, 2010__
read this article on a possible new particle from the Sun, respond in discussion, then we continue notes for chapter 1

__Tuesday August 31st, 2010__
here is an article on "greening your flat screen tv", read and respond in discussion, then more notes from chapter 1

__Wednesday Sept. 1st, 2010__
PLC LATE START DAY

we will skip an article and go straight to notes today

__Thursday Sept. 2nd, 2010__
read this article on Nanobiotechnology, respond in discussion, then we continue with notes on chapter 1

Friday Sept. 3rd, 2010 - end of 3 week grading period - ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Monday Sept. 6th, 2010 - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY!

__Tuesday Sept. 7th, 2010__
read this article on a simpler way to get phosphorus into household chemicals, respond in discussion, then we continue chapter 1

__Wednesday Sept. 8th 2010__
Please take a moment to fill out this Google Form media type="custom" key="6859329"

then read this article on edible nanostructures, respond in discussion, the we continue chapter 1

__Thursday Sept. 9th, 2010__
finish watching PBS show, Absolute Zero

__Friday Sept. 10th, 2010__
fill this out media type="custom" key="6882499"

then read this article on Nano-Architectured Aluminum, respond in discussion, then we continue chapter 1

__Monday Sept. 13th, 2010__
here is an article on a carbon nano-tube antenna, respond in discussion, then we continue chapter 1

__Tuesday Sept. 14th, 2010__
read this article on chlorine in pools, respond in discussion, then we finish notes from chapter 1

__Wednesday Sept. 15th, 2010__
Chapter 1 review,

your job today is to CREATE a study guide, in the form of test questions your parameters are: 10 multiple choice questions (and multiple answers) 5 true false questions (with correct answers) 10 fill in the blank questions (with answers)

you must hand-write the questions and turn them in for credit

__Thursday Sept. 16th, 2010__
CHAPTER 1 TEST TODAY Click on and take the test, making sure to include your name. after the test, you may finish your study guide questions

Friday Sept. 17th, 2010

__Monday Sept. 20th, 2010__
read this article on Chemicals from Biomass, respond in discussion, then we start notes for Unit 2

__Tuesday Sept. 21st, 2010__
read this article on oyster's ability to stick together, respond in discussion, then we continue on Unit 2.

__Wednesday Sept. 22nd, 2010__
read this article on Putting a Spin on Light and Atoms, respond in discussion, then more of Unit 2

__Thursday Sept. 23rd, 2010__
And now for something completely different ...

we will be working on a new site called PREZI, where you will be making presentations on elements from the periodic table, you will be assigned elements to do research on, then organize the information using the Prezi site software, then you will be sharing it on this wikispace by embedding it onto a new page that I will make specifically for this.MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE A SECTION ON YOUR PREZI THAT CITES YOUR SOURCES. (you do not have to include the sources in the path for display)

Here is the list of students and the elements they are responsible for working on:

__Period 1__ Duncan = Hydrogen Geoff = Helium Emilia = Lithium Mason = Beryllium Marcus = Boron Matt C. = Carbon Daniel = Nitrogen Janine = Oxygen Krista = Fluorine Matt M. = Neon Misty = Sodium Sammy = Magnesium Jessica P. = Aluminum Freddie = Silicon Justin = Phosphorus Edward = Sulfur Jessica V. = Chlorine

__Period 5__ Matt B. = Argon Brian C. = Potassium Braelyn = Calcium Kelson = Scandium Zach = Titanium Preston = Vanadium Sean K = Chromium Christy = Manganese Caleb = Iron Breanna = Cobalt Ryan R = Nickel Sarah S. =Copper Serina S = Zinc Brooklyn = Gallium Tiffany = Germanium Andy = Arsenic

__Friday Sept. 24th, 2010 - Oktoberfest - end of 6 week grading period__
PREZIs due today, they need to include

Element name, atomic number, characteristics, examples, pictures, history, interesting facts, ...

REMEMBER the more effort you put in, the higher grade you will earn.

__Monday Sept. 27th, 2010__
read this article on Fouling, respond in discussion, then we continue on unit 2 notes

__Tuesday Sept. 28th, 2010__
read this article on Martian Ice, respond in discussion, then more of unit 2

__Wednesday Sept. 29th, 2010 LATE START PLC DAY__
today we will watch the Prezis that you worked on last week

__Thursday Sept. 30th, 2010__
now that you have seen the Prezis, and the different ways that they can be built, I want each of you to do another one, this time the topics are

Physical Changes vs. Chemical Changes

You need to include: 1) definitions that compare/contrast the two processes 2) specific examples of each (at least 3 examples per process) 3) a place on the Prezi that has your sources (need at least 4 DIFFERENT sources)

You will have today and Friday to complete the Prezi and embed it on a page I set up under Chemistry specifically for these.

__Friday Oct. 1st, 2010__
finish projects and post/embed/share them on the wiki

__Monday Oct. 4th, 2010__
read this article on Controlling Chemical Reactions Mechanically, then read this article on Turning Waste Heat into Power, then respond in discussions, then if you have time left over you can finish your project from last week

Tuesday Oct. 5th, 2010

__Wednesday Oct. 6th, 2010__
read this article on a new LCD, respond in discussion, then you may work on missing wiki discussions, projects, etc. __** AFTER NEXT WEDNESDAY, NO WORK MAY BE TURNED IN FOR CREDIT!!!!! **__

__Thursday Oct. 7th, 2010__
For the Final Project for this quarter, you will be creating a presentation that demonstrates your understanding of the following topics/terms //** MIXTURES (solutions made up of gases in gases, gases in liquids, liquids in gases, liquids in liquids, solids in liquids, solids in solids); FILTRATION; DISTILLATION; CRYSTALLIZATION; SUBLIMATION; CHROMATOGRAPHY; ELEMENTS (natural vs. man-made); PERIODIC TABLE (history of, changes to, organization of); COMPOUNDS; ELECTROLYSIS; LAW OF DEFINITE PROPORTIONS; LAW OF MULTIPLE PROPORTIONS **//

Your choices for presentation methods are 1) Prezi 2) create a website using GoogleSites or Weebly 3) create a video presentation using Animoto 4) create a comic strip/comic book using, comicstripcreator, toondoo, or another free comic making site 5) other presentation format (must be approved by teacher in advance)

You will have till Tuesday (10-12-10) to upload, embed, or otherwise share your presentation with the class

__Monday Oct. 11th, 2010__
only 2 more days in class to work on the project described above

__Tuesday Oct. 12th, 2010__
final day in class to finish the project NO COMPUTERS WILL BE OUT TOMORROW!

Wednesday Oct. 13th, 2010 - PICTURE RETAKES

Thursday Oct. 14th, 2010 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (8am - 8:30pm) NO SCHOOL

Friday Oct. 15th, 2010 - END OF QUARTER 1 - NO SCHOOL