Thu 9/1
1. Discuss grading policy & pass out books.
2. Do steps 1-5 of Who Kidnapped Roger Rabbit? - due next period
3. Read sections Ch. 2 and take notes - reading quiz next class (notes may be used on quiz).
Tue 9/6
1. Reading quiz, Ch. 2 (may use YOUR notes, not another student's)
2. Finish Who Kidnapped Roger Rabbit? - due next class
Thu 9/8
1. Do Lab 2.2: Mixture Separation - due at the end of next class, you do not need to finish this as homework
*If you are absent from this lab, you can obtain a sample to separate from your teacher and do this with materials at home such as coffee filters, tweezers, refrigerator magnets, etc.
3. Do the section reviews for 2.1 and 2.2 - due next class
Mon 9/12
1. Go over the section reviews for 2.1 and 2.2
1. Finish Lab 2.2: Mixture Separation and pass in - due next class
2. Play with an online Mixtures lab if you have time. Also view movies where iron is separated from cereal.
3. Do Activity 2.3: Elemental Test - due next period
Wed 9/14
1. Go over Activity 2.3: Elemental Test
2. Go through Ch. 2 powerpoint and Properties of Matter - Ch. 2 guided notes up through physical and chemical changes (#12 in guided notes).
3. Do Worksheet 2.1, 2.4 – Physical & Chemical Changes - due next class
Fri 9/16
1. Set up apparatus for Experiment 2.3 – 2.4 Electrolysis of Water and start electrolysis.
2. Go over Worksheet 2.1, 2.4 – Physical & Chemical Changes.
3. Finish experiment part of your electrolysis lab - finish questions next class
4. Do section reviews 2.3 and 2.4
Tue 9/20
1. Go over section reviews 2.3 and 2.4.
2. Finish questions on Experiment 2.3 – 2.4 Electrolysis of Water - pass in one lab per group by the end of the period.
3. Begin Lab Addition to Ch. 2 - Density - finish next class
Thu 9/22
1. Finish Lab Addition to Ch. 2 - Density - pass in one lab per group by the end of the period.
2. Do Density - Virtual Lab - due next class, we will go over this
3. Begin Web Activity 2.2, 2.4 - Distinguishing Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
Mon 9/26
1. Go over Density - Virtual Lab
2. Finish Web Activity 2.2, 2.4 - Distinguishing Elements, Compounds & Mixtures - we will over this by the end of the period
3. Do Worksheet 2.2, 2.3 - More Elements Compounds and Mixtures -due next class, we will go over this
4. In your book, do Ch. 2 Review at the end of the chapter - due next class
Wed 9/28
Review for Ch. 2 test (do more guided notes)
Fri 9/30
1. Take Ch. 2 Test.
2. Read Ch. 5 and take notes for a reading quiz next class
Tue 10/4
1. Take Ch. 5 reading quiz
2. Begin Ch. 5 Project – Atomic Model Timeline -due Wed 10/19
3. During this time, groups will also be rotating through two computer labs on the Apple II's ("The Discovery of the Electron" and "Discovery of the Atomic Nucleus" (the book referred to in these exercises is NOT your text - a copy of these pages will be provided) - due Mon 10/17
Thu 10/6, Tue 10/11
1. Work on Ch. 5 Project – Atomic Model Timeline -due Wed 10/19
2. During this time, groups will also be rotating through two computer labs on the Apple II's ("The Discovery of the Electron" and "Discovery of the Atomic Nucleus" (the book referred to in these exercises is NOT your text - a copy of these pages will be provided) - due Mon 10/17
Thu 10/13
1. Finish any of the work above, if not done.
2. If you have nothing to do or there is a sub, do Web Activity 5.2, 5.3 – Atom Builder - due by the end of next class, pass in one per group of 2*
*each should have a copy for his/her notebook
Mon 10/17
1. Do Web Lab 5.2, 5.3 – Atom Builder - due by the end of class, pass in one per group of 2*
2. Do Dream Journey into the Atom - Worksheets 1-3, you will need to use the poster found here - due next class
*each should have a copy for his/her notebook
Wed 10/19
1. Go over Dream Journey into the Atom - Worksheets 1-3
2. Do Lab 5.3 Isotopes of Pennies - due by the end of the period, one per group of two*
3. Do section reviews 2.1 (p. 108), 2.2 (p. 122), and practice problems 7-17 (p. 115, 116, 117, 121)- due next class
*each should have a copy for his/her notebook
Fri 10/21
1. Do Lab 5.4 – Mendeleev Cards - due by the end of class, pass in one per group of 2
*each should have a copy for his/her notebook
Tue 10/25
1. Go over section reviews 5.1 (p. 108), 5.2 (p. 122), and practice problems 7-17 (p. 115, 116, 117, 121)
2. Do WebWorksheet 5.4 - The Periodic Table - we will go over this next class
Thu 10/27
1. Go over WebWorksheet 5.4 - The Periodic Table
2. Do Ch. 5 Activity - The Universal Periodic Table - due next class
3. Do Activity Two -- Psyching Out the System - due next class
4. Do section reviews 5.3 and 5.4 - due next class
Mon 10/31
1. Review for the test.
2. Ch. 5 review on p. 129-130, # 37-51, 53, 69 and Ch. 5 Standardized Test prep on p. 131.
Wed 11/2
1. 1. Go over Ch. 5 Activity - The Universal Periodic Table,Activity Two -- Psyching Out the System and section reviews 5.3 and 5.4
and Ch. 5 review
2. Ch. 5 test next Tuesday
Fri 11/4
Tue 11/8
Thu 11/10
Tue 11/15
Thu 11/17
Mon 11/21
Tue 11/29
Thu 12/1
Mon 12/5
Wed 12/7
Fri 12/9
Tue 12/13
Thu 12/15
1. Do Activity 1: A Physical Challenge and Activity 2: Elemental Classification (a metals/nonmetals lab) - due by the end of the period
2. Ch. 5 test next class
1. Ch. 5 test
2. Read 6.1 and 6.2, do section reviews and practice problems #1-15 on p. 133-142
I'm sorry to be out again - turns out I've got bronchitis. PLEASE make sure you did everything it says to do on the syllabus for last class and below for today. You may email me at pperry@lewnet.avcnet.org if you have any questions.
Do Worksheet 13.1, 13.2, 14.1, 15.1 Electron Configurations - have one person print out the worksheets to c110 and photocopy it for the class - due next class
1. If you weren't here, you have a pop quiz to make up
2. Pass in 6.1 and 6.2, do section reviews and practice problems #1-15 on p. 133-142
3. Discuss ions, atomic models and electron configurations
4. Finish Worksheet 13.1, 13.2, 14.1, 15.1 Electron Configurations - due next class
5. If you haven't already, you and your partner need to finish Activity 1: A Physical Challenge and Activity 2: Elemental Classification (a metals/nonmetals lab) - due next class
1. Pass in Electron Configuration and metal/nonmetal lab.
2. Do Worksheet 6.3, 6.4 - Ions and Ionic Compounds - due next class
Do Lab Ch. 15 – Crystal Structures - one per group by the end of the period
1. Go over Worksheet 6.3, 6.4 - Ions and Ionic Compounds
2. Quiz next class on ions and ionic compounds.
1. Quiz on ions and ionic compounds
2. Read Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding: "Lewis Symbols and the Octet Rule" and "Ionic Bonding"
3. Do Worksheet 15.2, 16.1 Lewis Dot Structures Worksheet 1 of 5
4. Read sections 15.1 and 15.2 and do section reviews on page 418 and 425
1. Go over classwork and homework
2. Discuss covalent bonding and Lewis Dot structures for molecular compounds
3. Read section 16.1 and do practice problems 1-6 throughout the section and the section review (#7-12) on page 451
Do Lab Activity 16.1 - Molecular Models
snow day
1. Go over section 16.1 #1-12
2. Finish Lab Activity 16.1 - Molecular Models - pass in one per group
1. Read Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding: "Covalent Bonding" and "Drawing Lewis Structures"
2. Do Worksheet 15.2, 16.1 Lewis Dot Structures Worksheet 2-5 of 5
Mon 12/19
Do Lab Activity 16.2 - VSEPR Theory
Wed 12/21
1. Handout answers to Worksheet 15.2, 16.1 Lewis Dot Structures Worksheet 2-5 of 5 - come back with questions after vacation
2. Finish Lab Activity 16.2 - VSEPR Theory - pass in one per group
Wed 1/4
1. Go over any questions on Worksheet 15.2, 16.1 Lewis Dot Structures Worksheet 2-5 of 5 and Lab Activity 16.2 - VSEPR Theory
2. Discuss naming of binary molecular compounds
3. Read 6.5 and do questions #37-42 - due before the end of the period
4. Quiz next class over Lewis Dot structures, VSEPR Theory and naming of binary molecular compounds
Fri 1/6
1. Quiz
2. Do questions #1-13 on Activity 14.2, 16.3 – Periodic Trends, Electronegativity & Bond Types - due next class
Tue 1/10
1. Finish Activity 14.2, 16.3 – Periodic Trends, Electronegativity & Bond Types - we will go over this next class
2. Read section 16.2 and 16.3 (only until page 462) and do section review questions #13-18 - due next class
Thu 1/11
1. Do Powers of Ten - due by next class
2. Do Scientific Notation - due next class
Tue 1/17
1. Go over papers from last class - quiz on scientific notation and powers of ten next class
2. Do The Electromagnetic Spectrum - you will also need the SpectrumTuner in addition to the simulation at the link provided on the worksheet to do this - due next class
Thu 1/19
1. Quiz on powers of ten scientific notation
2. Make a spectroscope to be used next class
Tue 1/24
Do Supernova Chemistry - finish next class
Thu 1/26
1. Finish Supernova Chemistry - pass in by the end of the period
2. Do Spectral Lines and the Bohr Model of the Atom - pass in by the end of the period
3. Do Frequency and Wavelength of Light "Absorption and Emission of Radiation" - pass in by the end of the period
Tue 1/31
1. Go over papers from last class. Discuss the wave equation and Planck's equation.
2. Do Identifying Lines in the Solar Spectrum - you may finish this next class
3. For homework, do Student Worksheet: EM Spectrum - A Calculation Investigation - due by next class
Thu 2/2
1. Finish Identifying Lines in the Solar Spectrum - pass in by the end of the period
2. Do Supernova Light Curves, questions 1-17 ONLY - pass in by the end of the period
3. If time do Supernova Art! - you may finish this next class
Mon 2/6
1. Finish Supernova Art! - pass in
2. Begin Tycho’s Supernova Remnant- a ds9 activity
Wed 2/8
1. Do De-Coding Starlight: From Pixels to Images - pass in by the end of the period
2. Continue work on Tycho’s Supernova Remnant- a ds9 activity
Fri 2/10
1. Continue work on Tycho’s Supernova Remnant- a ds9 activity - due next class
2. Begin Supernova Spectroscopy Continued: SNR G292.0+1.8
Tue 2/14
1. Finish Tycho’s Supernova Remnant- a ds9 activity - pass in lab sheet and screen shots, keep the instructions to help with the next activity
2. Continue work on Supernova Spectroscopy Continued: SNR G292.0+1.8 -due next class
Thu 2/16
1. Finish Supernova Spectroscopy Continued: SNR G292.0+1.8 -there will be no more class time for this!!! if you don't finish you must either install ds9 on your home computer (installation instructions are here) or you must schedule time during study hall or after school the week after vacation
2. If you finish all your work, get an extra credit packet from me. This can earn you up to 15 points on your next test which will be after vacation
Mon 2/27
Do Bohr's Theory of the Hydrogen Atom
Wed 3/1
Finish Bohr's Theory of the Hydrogen Atom - pass in by the end of the period
Fri 3/3, Tue 3/7
Go over Spectroscopy Review for test on scientific notation, powers of ten, the electromagnetic spectrum, spectroscopy and the Bohr model of the atom - test Thu 3/9, extra credit packet is due onthis day - see me if you'd like one. You can earn up to 15 bonus points on the test.
Thu 3/9
Test on scientific notation, powers of ten, the electromagnetic spectrum, spectroscopy and the Bohr model of the atom
Mon 3/13
1. Discuss dimensional analysis, read sections 4.2 and 4.3
2. Do Dimensional Analysis - due next class
Wed 3/15
Read sections 4.2 and 4.3 and do all questions and problems in that section - pass in by the end of the period
Fri 3/17
1. Do IIC.3 Understanding the Mole - pass in by the end of the period
2. Be ready to whiteboard Dimensional Analysis next class, redo if you did not show your work correctly the first time.
Tue 3/21
1. Whiteboard Dimensional Analysis
2. Do Moles of Chalk lab - pass in one per group by the end of the period
Thu 3/23
Do Molecular Formula Mass - due next class
Mon 3/27
1. Go over Molecular Formula Mass
2. Do The Mole and Molar Mass - due next class
3. Read section 7.1 and do p. 173-181 #1-15 - due by next class
Wed 3/29
1. Go over homework
2. Do Percent Composition of an Egg - pass in by the end of the period
3. Do day 1 of Determination of Moles of Copper and Iron in Reaction - must be done before the end of the period!
4. Read section 7.2, do #16-28* - due next class
*If you already understand how to find molar mass, you may use this online molar mass calculator to speed up your homework. Just enter the formula and then hit "calculate" and it will give you the molar mass of any compound.
Fri 3/31
1. Go over homework.
2. Do day 2 of Determination of Moles of Copper and Iron in Reaction - must be done before the end of the period!
3. Read section 7.3, do #29-26 - due next class
Tue 4/4
1. Go over homework.
2. Finish Determination of Moles of Copper and Iron in Reaction - pass in by end of period
3. Do the ch. 7 review - due next class
Thu 4/6
1. Go over Ch. 7 review - test next class
2. Begin Activity 8.1: Balancing Chemical Equations
Mon 4/10
1. Ch. 7 test
2. Continue work on Activity 8.1: Balancing Chemical Equations
Wed 4/12
1. Finish Activity 8.1: Balancing Chemical Equations - pass in
2. Read section 8.1, do #1-12 - due next class (Wed 4/26)
Mon 4/24
Day off for juniors, study hall for others in class (may finish work from before vacation)
Wed 4/26
Do An Internet WebQuest: THE CHEMISTRY OF FIREWORKS - pass in by the end of the period
Fri 4/28
1. Go over balancing equations homework
2. Guided notes on types of chemical reactions and demos
3. Read section 8.2 and do #13-24 - due next Thursday
Tue 5/2
1. DoLab 8.3 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions - pass in
2. If you haven't already, read section 8.2 and do #13-24 - due next Thursday
Thu 5/4
1. Go over 8.2 homework
2. Read Worksheet 8.2, 8.3: Predicting the Products of Replacement Reactions and do SINGLE REPLACEMENT & DOUBLE REPLACEMENT WORKSHEET*
Mon 5/8
1. Do BALANCING CHEMICAL EQUATIONS: WORKSHEET
2. Do COMBUSTION, SYNTHESIS, & DECOMPOSITION WORKSHEET*
*Read Ch. 8 or your book or these online lecture notes to refresh your memory on the types of reactions
Wed 5/10
1. As you finish papers, get them checked off and get a key. Check your answers and ask questions of any you don't understand.
2. Do ALL REACTION TYPES and go over
3. Do WORD EQUATIONS - BALANCING WORKSHEET
Fri 5/12
1. Finish all 5 chemical reaction papers by the end of the period
2. As you finish papers, get them checked off and get a key. Check your answers and ask questions of any you don't understand.
3. Test next class on Ch. 8 - if you'd like more practice, do online quizzes, Types of Chemical Reactions - three kinds of quizzes, Balancing Chemical Equations - three types of quizzes, Balancing chemical equations,
Tue 5/16
Ch. 8 test
Thu 5/18
Do Lab 9.2, 9.3 Stoichiometry - you may fnish this next class
Mon 5/22
1. Finish Lab 9.2, 9.3 Stoichiometry - pass in
2. Do Lab 9.3 - Limiting Reagent - pass in next class
Wed 5/24, Wed 5/31
1. Finish up labs from last class
2. Do Ch. 12.1, 12.2 Activity, Temperature, Pressure and Volume of Gases
3. Do Experiment 6: Boyle's Law (not online, get this from me)
Fri 6/2, Tue 6/6
Do Ch. 9 Lab - Alka-Seltzer Rockets
Thu 6/8
1. Do "Experiment 2: The Freezing and Melting of Water" - pass in by the end of the period
2. Do the first page of Lab 11.3: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! and read the rest. You will not be allowed to make ice cream unless you have rewritten the recipe into English equivalents. Bring a 2L soda bottle next class and sprinkles or other goodies. I will provide the basic ingredients
Mon 6/12
Do Lab 11.3: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! and pass in. eat and enjoy!