Agenda:

1. Finish lab

2. PhET simulation: Acid-Base Solutions

Homework:

1. Complete Cabbage Juice lab

2. Magic Square

Agenda:

1. Lab quiz

2. Review Types of Reactions

Homework:

Study for Chapter 21 test

Agenda:

Lab: Types of Chemical Reactions

If you were absent, use this lab make-up

Homework:

Finish lab report

Agenda:

Video: Greatest Discoveries: Chemistry

Homework:

None

Agenda: We are in the PAC today.

Agenda:

Complete Comic Life reactions

Agenda:

Create Comic Life cartoon for the 4 basic types of reactions:

1. Decomposition
2. Synthesis
3. Single-Displacement
4. Double-Displacement

Homework:

Agenda:

1. Preview 21.3
2. New vocabulary
3. Note outline
   1. Complete worksheet 246-247

Homework:

Sketch ideas for types of reactions comics

NOTE: Report to the computer lab tomorrow

Agenda:

Review worksheet: Chemical Equations

Homework:

Balance the following section from worksheet

Agenda:

Lab: Detecting Chemical Reactions

Homework:

Finish Lab write-up

 Science Starter:

Please complete this survey!

Agenda:

1. Counting Atoms

2. Balancing Act - balancing chemical equations

Homework:

Balancing Equations practice

Science Starter: Is soda ash an acid or a base?

Agenda:

1. Finish Tie Dye

2. Review

Homework: Study Guide and Study!

Science Starter:

Do you use prefixes for the names of compounds with ionic bonds?

Agenda:

1. Finish Tye Dye Lab

2. Covalent Bond Review

Homework:

Study Guide - Chapter 20 test tomorrow!

Science Starter:

What is the prefix for 10?

Agenda:

1. Bond with a classmate

2. Tye-Dye

Homework:

Mixed Chemical Names

Science Starter:

Identify what the formula BaF2 tells you about this compound.

Agenda:

1. Finish Flowcharts

2. Practice with Ionic compounds

3. Ionic Bond with a classmate

Homework:

Mixed Chemical Naming; BRING TEE-SHIRT TOMORROW!

*TURN IN YOUR HOMEWORK!

Science Starter:

What does the prefix poly mean?

Agenda:

1. Week quiz

2. Finish Extreme Paired Reading for 20-3 with your lab partner

3. Complete the flowchart for Writing and Naming Formulas

Homework:

Bring a white, cotton tee-shirt for Tuesday.

Science Starter:

Explain how to determine oxidation numbers.

Agenda:

1. Polyatomic ion quiz

2. Finish lab

3. Extreme Paired Reading 20-3

Homework:

Practice With Compounds

Science Starter: Name the types of particles formed by covalent bonds.

Agenda: Lab: Ionic and Covalent bonds

Homework: Finish lab, study for polyatomic ion quiz

Science Starter:

What part of an anion's symbol indicates its charge?

Agenda:

Bonding Basics

Homework: none

Science Starter:

Describe what a chemical formula tells you.

Agenda:

1. Preview and read 20-2

2. Complete note pages 231-232

Homework:

Magic Square & study polyatomic ions

*New 4th quarter policy: Late homework will NOT be accepted for credit this quarter!*

Science Starter: What bonds elements together to make a compound?

Agenda: 

1. Log onto the following website and complete the student survey: http://www.thegreatamericanenergydebate.org/ 

Use the token code:GA00040

2. Log onto textbook and read chapter 20-1; complete the note pages

Homework: none

Science Starter: Why do elements form compounds?

Agenda: Begin chapter 20

Homework: Bookmark

Science Starter: Which of the following is not a halogen?   Chlorine,  Astatine, Tellurium, or Iodine

Agenda:  Turn in your metals, nonmetals & metalloids lab, Universal Periodic Table, and Comparison worksheet.  Prepare for the exam.

Homework: study for exam on Monday!

Science Starter: What bonds together in a covalent bond?

Agenda: 1. Quiz 2. Group information and coloring periodic table 3. Universal Periodic Table

Homework: Compare/Contrast

Science Starter: What are elements in group 1 called?

Agenda: 1. Quiz over first 10 elements 2. Adopt-An-Element project - use links on right side of Blog page (in library)

Homework: Finish your lab, Elements of the Periodic Table worksheet, & Study next 10 elements for quiz over all 20 tomorrow!

 Science Starter:  Why are metals ductile and malleable?

Agenda: Lab- Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids

Homework: Study for Elements Quiz tomorrow

Science Starter: Where are the lanthanide and actinide series found?

Agenda: 1. Reading 19.1 & 19. 2. Complete Grouping the Elements

Science Starter: Where are the nonmetals found on the periodic table?

Agenda: Video: The  Elements - complete the worksheet

Homework: none

Science Starter:  What is the difference between a group and a period on the periodic table?

Agenda: Test today!

Homework: Periodic Table Basics questions are due no later than tomorrow!

Science Starter: How many valence electrons does Germanium have?

Agenda: Finish Periodic Table Basics [Try this website for element information] ***Bonus points if you decorate your poster!

Homework: Periodic Table Basics questions

 Science Starter: Which has more protons, Au or Ag?

Agenda: Continue Periodic Table Basics

Homework: Questions from activity

Science Starter: How is the modern periodic table arranged?

Agenda: 1. Quiz 2. Periodic Table Basics

Homework: none

Science Starter: How many groups are on the periodic table?

Agenda: 1. Repeating Patterns of the Periodic Table 2. Periodic Table basics

Homework: Finish Review

Science Starter: How many electrons does a neutral atom of Pb have?

Agenda: 1. P.T. Essay 2. Periodic Table of Elements interactive 3. Scavenger Hunt - Create your own Scavenger Hunt using the following elements: (Fr,I,C,Ti,O,N)

Homework: Discussion questions

Science Starter: What element has the following electron configuration:

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹

Agenda: Video: The History of the Periodic Table

Homework:  none   

Science Starter: What is a positive ion called?

Agenda: 1. Electron Configuration 2. Lewis Dot

Homework: Basic Atomic Review

Science Starter: Uranium -238 has 92 protons.  How many neutrons does it have?

Agenda: 1. Quiz  2. Isotopes  3. Electron Configuration Stadium

Homework: none

Science Starter: Which element is an atom with 6 p+ in the nucleus?

Agenda: Build An Atom simulation (click on this web site)

Homework: Atoms and Their Parts

Science Starter: Where is the majority of the mass of an atom located?

Agenda: 1. Strange World of the Electron 2. Paired reading 17.2 3. Practice Worksheet

Homework: Isotopes

Science Starter: How can models simplify science?

Agenda: 1. Finish Cube activity 2. Timeline of Atomic Model 3. The Strange World of the E-

Homework: none

Science Starter: Where are each of the subatomic particles located?

Agenda: 1. Finish AG 2. Cube 3. Timeline

Homework: Finish timeline

Science Starter: What are the particles that make up an atom?

Agenda: Anticipation Guide: Atoms

Homework: Build An Atom Prelab

 Science Starter: What kind of change is milk spoiling?

Agenda: Chapter test today!

Homework: NONE   We are going to be in the PAC on Monday!

Science Starter: Why does snow melt when you hold it in your hand?

Agenda: Review

Homework: Study for test tomorrow!

 Science Starter: How does decreasing the temperature of a liquid change the particles of that liquid?

Agenda: 1. Notes Chapter 16.1 2. Organize folders

Homework: Phase Changes worksheet

 Science Starter: Why is evaporation a cooling process?

Agenda: Catch-up day

Homework: None

Science Starter: List 4 properties you could use to describe a liquid.

Agenda: 1. Properties of Matter wrap-up 2. Ice Cream lab

Homework: Foldable

Science Starter: Explain why evaporation of H2O is a physical change and not a chemical change.

Agenda: 1. Quiz 2. Lab

Homework: none

Science Starter: What kinds of a mixture is a solution?

Agenda: 1. Notes: 15.2   2. Lab Activity

Homework: Physical vs. Chemical Properties

Science Starter: Why do the words "shake well before using" indicate the orange juice is a suspension?

Agenda: 1. Concept map 2. MythBusters: Chemical Changes 3. Section 2 notes

Homework: none

Science Starter: Describe the differences between colloids and suspensions.

Agenda: 1. Quiz 2. 2. Finish lab 3. Notes - Properties of Matter.

Homework: Solutions, Colloids and Suspensions

 Science Starter: How would you classify mayonaisse?

Agenda: Chromatography lab

Homework: Solutions, Colloids, Mixtures

Science Starter: Do you think air pollution can affect how we see they sky? Explain.

Agenda: 1. Classifying Matter graphic organizer. 2. Composition of Matter notes. 3. Solutions, Colloids and Suspensions.

Homework: none

Review and Practice on Classification of Matter

 Science Starter: Give one example of a heterogeneous mixture.

Agenda: 1. Finish Dichotomous Key Lab 2. Finish notes 15.1

Homework: Homogeneous vs. Heterogeneous Mixtures

 Science Starter: What are the two types of mixtures?

Agenda: 1. Quiz 2. Report to the PAC for a presentation on gravity

Homework: none

Science Starter: What are the three forms of matter?

Agenda: 1. Poem. 2. Finish notes. 3. Begin lab.

Homework: Substances vs. Mixtures

Science Starter: What are some components of air?

Agenda: 1. Classification of Matter notes. 2. Foldable pg. 449.

Homework: Science journal 

Agenda: Exam Corrections today.  Turn in your portfolio.

Homework: None

EXAMS: 1,2,5 & 6 today.

REMINDER: LEAVE YOUR CELL PHONE AND BACKPACK IN YOUR LOCKER.

1. Restroom and locker visits will not be permitted during the exam.

2. Please sit in alphabetical order beginning near the window. 

3. Sharpen your pencil(s).

4. Set your hall pass coupon(s) on the front edge of the table.  Be sure your name is on them.

Science Starter: What does AC stand for?

Agenda: Video: Cloze for Electricity, Magnetism & Television

Homework: Study for Exam; organize portfolio

Science Starter: Textbook pg. 233 Reading Check.

Agenda: Period 1 - quiz; organize notebook.  Period 2,3,&5 in computer lab today.

Homework: Work on Study Guide for exam

Science Starter: How do magnetic poles interact with each other?

Agenda: Grade Exploring Electric Charges. Quiz.

Homework: none

Science Starter: Has the Earth's magnetic field stayed the same throughout the Earth's history?

Agenda: Finish notes on 8.1. Exploring Magnets in the Adobe lab.

Homework:  CD Sequence

Science Starter: Watch video clip on Earth's magnetic fields.   What behavior makes scientists think that lobsters are able to detect Earth's magnetic field?  How far does Earth's magnetic field extend into space?

Agenda: Finish lab write up for Resistance lab.  Begin Magnetism chapter notes.

Homework: Earth's Magnetic Field diagram

Science Starter: Is a car battery a wet cell or a dry cell?

Agenda: Resistance in Wires lab

Homework: none

Science Starter:  Which of the following is a conductor?  Glass, wood, tungsten, or plastic.

Agenda: Video: Modern Marvels: Magnets

Homework: Finish Simple Circuits lab and Tie It Together.

Science Starter: What is the unit for electrical power?

Agenda: Simple Circuits lab

Homework: none

Science Starter: What material allows electrons to move easily?

Agenda: Finish reading material for 7.3.  Begin Simple Circuits lab.

Homework: Tie It Together

Science Starter: After the video clip about electricity history, tell who was the first scientist to create the first viable energy storage device.

Agenda: Show Mrs. G your working flashlight for a credit stamp. Section 7.3 Preview and vocabulary.  Section 7.3 Reading and material.

Homework: none 

Science Starter: What is the equation for Ohm's Law?

Agenda: Build Your Own Flashlight

Homework: none

Science Starter: Who was leading the demonstration on the video clip? 

Agenda: Three-Level Study Guide: Electric Current

Homework: Electricity Crossword puzzle

Log on to the textbook  website over break and earn extra credit!  Email me the list of new vocabulary in the Reading Guide box on page 200 and earn 5 bonus points. 

Science Starter: Be sure your name is on the top of your Science Starter and turn it in.

Agenda: 1. Go over glogster. 2. Video Cloze sheet. 3. 3-Level Study Guide.

Homework: none

Science Starter: What are the two types of atomic charges?

Agenda: Report to the Adobe lab today for an electricity webquest.  Use this website for the simulations - Balloons and Static Electricity and John Travoltage

Homework: Complete the post lab questions on the back of the packet.

REPORT TO THE PAC TODAY!

Science Starter: Who are the "MythBusters"?

Agenda: MythBusters

Homework: Don't forget your extra credit tomorrow morning!  We will meet in the PAC for class tomorrow.

Science Starter: Get your #2 pencil ready and have your scantron filled in with the appropriate information (Name, Date, Subject = Ch-9, period).

Agenda: Test over Chapter 9 today!

Homework: Don't forget your extra credit is due by Friday AM!  Be sure to answer the survey question to the right.

Science Starter: List the 10 energy sources

Agenda: Review game

Homework: Study for Test (tomorrow!) If you have powerpoint, try this game at home: Energy Jeopardy

Science Starter: Share your Glog with the class today.

Agenda: As townspeople you are to help decide which transportation plan is best for the community. Vote on your favorite transportation alternative by listing the pros and cons of the plan you choose. Consider both short-term and long-term solutions, how each plan might be financed, and whether a combination of one or more of the new technologies or alternative fuels might make the most sense for the city.

Homework: Study for the Chapter 9 Test

Science Starter:

Agenda: Finish glog today!

Homework: none

Science Starter: Write down your team name and two quick facts today.

Agenda: Finish Glogster today!  We will be presenting them in class tomorrow.

Homework: Finish Glogster.

Science Starter: View the Glogster tutorial.  Record your glogster nickname and password on your science starter.

Agenda: Create a glogster for your group presentation.

Homework: Chapter Review & wear red, white and blue tomorrow!

Science Starter: View the motion of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell car.  Describe how the fuel cell works (click here).

Agenda: Car of the Future web research (see steps 2-5 on Your City's Car of the Future)

Homework: none

Science Starter: Video: Carbon-Fiber Car of the Future - Discussion Questions

Agenda:"Going Green" discussion, Your City's Car of the Future project, Video Clips with Focus Questions

Homework: Triangle of Truths.  If you do not have access to a printer, please complete on notebook paper.

Science Starter:  The average American family consumes approximately 98 million Btu’s (MBtu’s) of energy a year. Heating and cooling rooms accounts for 45% of total household energy use, operating appliances and lights accounts for 13%. To the nearest MBtu, how many MBtu’s of energy are consumed by the average household for heating and cooling rooms?

Agenda:  1. Quiz   2. Turn in Energy Sources Summary sheets   3. Go over Renewable Energy Sources Three Level Study Guide 

Homework:  none

Science Starter:

Agenda:  Three-level study guide for 9.3: Renewable Energy Sources.

Homework: Create a 10 ten list of ways to conserve energy within your home.

Nuclear Energy Presentations Today