Chem+second+quarter+2010


 * __MONDAY October 18, 2010__**

read this article on Plastics and Nanoparticles, respond in discussion, then we begin the quarter

during this quarter, you will be working on 8 "Units", one per week, to be displayed at the end of each week You will have till the end of class each Thursday to finish the research and build the presentation. On each Friday, we will be presenting the information. NO COMPUTERS WILL BE OUT ON FRIDAYS.

1st week Ionic and Metallic Bonding You will need to cover the following information in your presentation:
 * 1) how to find the number of valence electrons in an atom of a representative element
 * 2) which atoms/elements tend to gain electrons
 * 3) which atoms/elements tend to lose electrons
 * 4) how are cations formed
 * 5) how are anions formed
 * 6) what is the electrical charge of an ionic compound
 * 7) what are three properties of ionic compounds
 * 8) how can you model the valence electrons of metal atoms
 * 9) how are metal atoms arranged
 * 10) why are alloys important

You have a choice in the method of presentation of the information.
 * use a prezi to build the presentation
 * use a wikispace to save information
 * use a powerpoint to build presentation
 * use animoto to build videos to present information
 * use a comic strip creator ( first, second, comicstripcreator, toondoo site to build comic strip that displays information
 * other method - must be approved by instructor in advance

You MUST have sources cited somewhere on your presentation. You must use at a minimum 4 different LEGITIMATE sources, only //one// of which may be wikipedia.

Presentations turned in after Thursday of each week will lose points for being late.

here are some sites to use for information http://chemistry.about.com/ http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml http://www.chem4kids.com/ http://www.webelements.com/ http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/chemistry/ http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/ http://www.chemistryguide.org/ http://www.chemtopics.com/topics.htm http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/pt/harvey/gcse/struc_bond_welcome.html @http://www.chemguide.co.uk/atommenu.html

__TUESDAY October 19, 2010__
read this article on hyperhalogens, respond in discussion, then continue working on this week's topic (see above)

__WEDNESDAY October 20, 2010__ (LATE START PLC DAY) Classes start at 9:30am
continue working on topic for the week (2 class periods left to complete and be ready to present)

__THURSDAY October 21, 2010__
read this article on Improved Antibiotic Coatings, respond in discussion, then today is the LAST DAY in class to finish the presentation for Friday

FRIDAY October 22, 2010

watch presentations on Ionic and Metallic Bonding

**__MONDAY October 25, 2010__**
go to this site and read through all 6 links under Mummymaking Facts, then respond in discussion about the links

__THURSDAY October 28, 2010__
read this article on the discovery of 6 new isotopes, respond in discussion then

you may FINISH project from last week, OR

you may get a head start on the project for next week

__FRIDAY October 29, 2010__
read this article on tobacco and nicotine, respond in discussion, then

put computers away ...

**__MONDAY November 1, 2010__**
first read this article on Modern Electonics, respond in discussion, then

This week's topic is COVALENT BONDING
 * 1) How are the melting points and boiling points of molecular compounds different from those ionic compounds?
 * 2) What information does a molecular formula provide?
 * 3) What is the result of electron sharing in covalent bonds?
 * 4) How do electron dot structures represent shared electrons?
 * 5) How do atoms form double or triple covalent bonds?
 * 6) How is the strength of a covalent bond related to its bond dissociation energy?
 * 7) How are oxygen atoms bonded in ozone?
 * 8) What are some exceptions to the octet rule?
 * 9) How are atomic and molecular orbitals related?
 * 10) How does VSEPR theory help predict the shapes of molecules?

Again, you have a variety of media available to demonstrate understanding of this information.

You have a choice in the method of presentation of the information.

YOU MUST USE A //DIFFERENT// METHOD THAN YOU USED FOR THE LAST PRESENTATION
 * use a prezi to build the presentation
 * use a wikispace to save information
 * create several posters using Glogster
 * use a powerpoint to build presentation
 * use animoto to build videos to present information
 * use a comic strip creator ( first, second, comicstripcreator, toondoo site to build comic strip that displays information
 * other method - must be approved by instructor in advance

You MUST have sources cited somewhere on your presentation. You must use at a minimum 4 different LEGITIMATE sources.

Presentations turned in after Thursday of each week will lose points for being late.

Be sure to cite your resources, and be sure you use at least 4 different legitimate resources ( NONE of WHICH CAN BE WIKIPEDIA - not because I don't trust it, but because I want you to branch out and seek out new sources) .

__TUESDAY November 2, 2010__
you have the whole class period today to work on your research/presentation

__WEDNESDAY November 3, 2010__
keep working on project

__THURSDAY November 4, 2010__
read this article on huffing, respond in discussion, then

Today is the final day in class to work on this week's project.

FRIDAY November 5, 2010 (end of 3 week grading period)

**__MONDAY November 8, 2010__**
read this article on the Super-Hero compound, respond in discussion, then

This week's topic is ACIDS, BASES, and SALTS


 * 1) What are the properties of acids and bases?
 * 2) How did Arrhenius define an acid and a base?
 * 3) How did Lewis define an acid and a base?
 * 4) How are the hydrogen ion and the hydroxide ion related in an aqueous solution?
 * 5) How is the hydrogen-ion concentration used to classify a solution as neutral, acidic, or basic?
 * 6) What is the most important characteristic of an acid-base indicator?
 * 7) What are the products of the reaction of an acid with a base?
 * 8) What is the endpoint of a titration?
 * 9) When is the solution of a salt acidic or basic?
 * 10) What are the components of a buffer?

You have a choice in the method of presentation of the information.

YOU MUST USE A //DIFFERENT// METHOD THAN YOU USED FOR THE LAST PRESENTATION
 * use a prezi to build the presentation
 * use a wikispace to save information
 * create several posters using Glogster
 * use a powerpoint to build presentation
 * use animoto to build videos to present information
 * use a comic strip creator ( first, second, comicstripcreator, toondoo site to build comic strip that displays information
 * xtranormal - site to create animated dialogue from text
 * other method - must be approved by instructor in advance

You MUST have sources cited somewhere on your presentation. You must use at a minimum 4 different LEGITIMATE sources.

Presentations turned in after Thursday of each week will lose points for being late.

Be sure to cite your resources, and be sure you use at least 4 different legitimate resources ( NONE of WHICH CAN BE WIKIPEDIA - not because I don't trust it, but because I want you to branch out and seek out new sources) .

__TUESDAY November 9, 2010__
read this article on Band Aids respond in discussion, then continue working on Acids and Bases

__WEDNESDAY November 10, 2010 PLC LATE START __
one more example of a way to express yourself with these projects media type="custom" key="7477453"

__THURSDAY November 11, 2010__
read this article on onions, respond in discussion, then finish your project presentations, upload/embed/link to them on the page set aside

__FRIDAY November 12, 2010__
view presentations for Acids and Bases

**__MONDAY November 15, 2010__**
This week we will be studying about the chemistry of food.

go to this site, select 6 different food additives (must start with 6 different letters of alphabet, one can be a numbered)

you will develop a presentation about the additives

You must include the following information about your 6 additives
 * history of the additive
 * when it was developed
 * who developed it
 * uses of the additive
 * what foods it is used in
 * why it is used, or how does it improve the food
 * any negative aspect to using it

YOU MAY NOT USE ANY MICROSOFT PRODUCT TO DO THIS PROJECT (no word documents, no powerpoint)
 * use a prezi to build the presentation
 * use a wikispace to save information
 * create several posters using Glogster, one poster for each additive
 * use animoto to build videos to present information
 * use a comic strip creator ( first, second, comicstripcreator, toondoo site to build comic strip that displays information
 * xtranormal - site to create animated dialogue from text
 * other method - must be approved by instructor in advance

SOURCES MUST BE CITED IN PRESENTATION - YOU MAY NOT USE WIKIPEDIA AS A SOURCE PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE **BEFORE** CLASS ON THURSDAY THAT MEANS YOU HAVE ** 3 DAYS ** TO WORK ON IT!!!

__TUESDAY November 16, 2010__
read this article on nanostructured materials repelling water before freezing, respond in discussion, then continue on project outlined above

__WEDNESDAY November 17, 2010__
read this article on Thanksgiving meal myths about turkey and sleepiness, respond in discussion

FINAL DAY IN CLASS TO WORK ON FOOD ADDITIVES PRESENTATION

__THURSDAY November 18, 2010__
Watch presentations on Food Additives. NO COMPUTERS WILL BE OUT TODAY!

watch this collection of pictures

FRIDAY November 19, 2010 (OPTIONS THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON)


 * MONDAY November 22 - FRIDAY November 26 THANKSGIVING BREAK **

**__MONDAY November 29, 2010__**
First read this article on WiFi Radiation, respond in discussion, then

The next research project is on the Chemistry of Life

You will find information to answer the following questions/instructions:
 * 1) What two types of cells occur in nature?
 * 2) What chemical changes occur during photosynthesis?
 * 3) Describe how sucrose is formed from glucose and fructose.
 * 4) What is the general structure of the amino acid (4 groups)?
 * 5) How do enzymes affect the rates of reactions in living things?
 * 6) What physical property distinguishes lipids from other classes of biological molecules?
 * 7) What two classes of organic compounds combine to form a wax?
 * 8) What functions are performed by DNA and RNA?
 * 9) What are 3 types of gene mutations?
 * 10) What is the role of ATP in energy production and energy use in living cells?
 * 11) What is the function of catabolism in the cells of living organisms?

You have till the end of class period THURSDAY to complete this research and put it into a presentation. You need to have at least 5 different resources (NONE OF WHICH CAN BE WIKIPEDIA). You can use any presentation method previously used (EXCEPT A WORD DOCUMENT).

__TUESDAY November 30, 2010__
read this article on antibacterial soap, respond in discussion, then continue working on your research

here are some sites that might help you find information www.cellsalive.com http://faculty.clintoncc.suny.edu/faculty/michael.gregory/files/bio%20101/bio%20101%20lectures/biochemistry/biochemi.htm

__WEDNESDAY December 1, 2010__
read this article on cilantro, respond in discussion, then continue working on your project (2 DAYS LEFT!)

__THURSDAY December 2, 2010__
read this article on the Periodic Table Elements, respond in discussion, then FINISH YOUR PROJECTS!!!!!

NO COMPUTERS WILL BE OUT ON FRIDAY!!!

if you are looking for images for presentations, try this out http://image-swirl.googlelabs.com/

FRIDAY December 3, 2010 (end of 6 week grading period)

**__MONDAY December 6, 2010__**
read this article on a table top gamma ray detector, respond in discussion, then:

This is the FINAL Research Topic for this quarter:

Nuclear Chemistry Research and Prepare a Presentation that addresses the following:


 * 1) How does an unstable nucleus release energy?
 * 2) What are the three main types of nuclear radiation?
 * 3) What determines the type of decay a radioisotope undergoes?
 * 4) Explain how a half-life works with radioactive decay.
 * 5) What happens in a nuclear chain reaction?
 * 6) Why are spent fuel rods from a nuclear reaction stored in water?
 * 7) How do fission reactions and fusion reactions differ?
 * 8) What are three devices used to detect radiation?
 * 9) How are radioisotopes used in medicine?

the same rules apply as in previous weeks
 * minimum of 4 different legitimate sources (may use wikipedia as 1 source)
 * must be a presentation (not a document)
 * needs to be ready to present on Friday before class starts for full credit

__TUESDAY December 7, 2010__
read this article on supernova in a jar, respond in discussion, then continue working on this week's topic - Nuclear Chemistry

__WEDNESDAY December 8, 2010__
read this article on Nanoparticles, respond in discussion, then continue working on Nuclear Chemistry

__THURSDAY December 9, 2010__
no article today, FINISH YOUR PROJECT!!!!!

FRIDAY December 10, 2010

**__MONDAY December 13, 2010__**
For your final project, you must create a website (google site, wikispace, etc.) and link all 6 of your projects from the quarter on it.

www.wikispaces.com https://sites.google.com www.**blog**ger.com/ @http://wordpress.com/ http://www.webs.com/

You will then make a hyperlink of your name on the page I set up for your Final Project, linking your name to your site.

//** I AM NO LONGER ACCEPTING PROJECT 1,2 or 3 for any credit, they are just TOO LATE at this point. **//

__TUESDAY December 14, 2010__
keep working on your FINAL and/or missing work

if you are finished, you can check out these comic creation sites (10 of them) and give me feedback about their ease-of-use or general feedback about whether you would use them in the future http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/12/10-ways-to-create-comics-online.html

if you would just create a discussion and tell me about which ones you tried and what you thought about them, there might be some extra credit available for you ... IF all your regular assignments are finished and turned in :)

__WEDNESDAY December 15, 2010__
// LAST DAY TO TURN IN PROJECTS 4,5 or 6 for reduced credit //

__ THURSDAY December 16, 2010 __ FINAL EXAMS for 1st, 2nd, 3rd periods (normal class times)

__FRIDAY December 17, 2010 (END OF QUARTER) __ FINAL EXAMS for 4th, 5th period 4th period 8:30 - 9:23 5th period 9:27 - 10:20 Make-up - 10:24 - 11:17

// LAST DAY TO HAVE FINAL PROJECT LINKED ON SITE //


 * WINTER BREAK (Dec 20 - Jan 2) **