Chemistry I

-Today we check the homework "Check your Balance"
-Then we took notes on how to write skeletal equations. You must know how to name and write formulas for compounds to write skeleton equations.
- Once we mastered Skeleton equations we started balancing equations. 2 Worksheets were handed out and are due next class period


-Today I also handed out the Final Review. Finals start next Wednesday

Integrated Chemistry/Physics

The bell question for today was: Which type of reaction is the following: H2O --> H2 + O2
Also we took Notes over 6.2 and did a Classifying Reactions Worksheet.

This Friday there is a test over the material for Unit 5 (Chapter 6). I handed out a review today and it is due Friday.

They will get their finals review on Wednesday of this week. Finals begin next Wednesday.

Integrated Chemistry/Physics

The bell question today is: "Name 3 signs of a chemical reaction."

Concept Review 6.1 was due at the beginning of class

The following activities were done in class today:
- Notes 6.3
- Getting Ready for Balancing WS (counting atoms)

Chemistry I

Today I handed back Naming Tests (test corrections due Friday for a grade) and Baby Book grades. These are updated in PowerSchool. The following assignments were done in class today:
- Notes 8.1-8.3
- Lewis Structure WS
- Notes 8.4-8.5
- Molecular Shapes WS

There will be a quiz over this material next class period.

Websites for Baby Book

www.webelements.com

www.turnspin.com/chem

These are two websites that will help you find information on your element.

Welcome back!

This year we are going to try to incorporate many more interactive tools and technology into the classroom. I know many of you have iPods or mp3 players, Facebook or myspace, and some even Twitter. My blog is going to be a tool similar to these sites where you can access my class anytime you want from my online calendar to my help post, to my notes and additional resources. Differentiated technology helps all students learn, and this is my goal for this year. To help ALL students learn. 

Lets have a great school year!

Have Questions

If you have questions regarding homework assignments or what to study for on a test, post a comment here and I will be sure to answer it immediately.

Magnetic Webquest

Answer the questions below using the various links under Webquest on the right hand side of my Blog. Read and navigate through each website. When you have found an answer post question number with the answer on a new post. You will get points for each post you do.

-What are Mag-Lev trains?
-How fast can Mag-Lev trains travel?
-How can Mag-Lev trains help our country?
-Which magnetic force is the theory behind Mag-Lev trains?
-Does every planet have a magnetic field? Which ones' do?
-What two ingredients make a planet magnetic?
-How can magnets help your body?
-Is there any scientific results to prove that magnets are beneficial to health?

-What animals have built-in magnets?
-How do pigeons and hummingbirds get lost?
-Do animals have only one navigational system? Explain.

Extra credit points will be awarded if a discussion about the TOPIC is posted between you and other students. When having a discussion post the other persons response followed by your answer.

Welcome

Welcome to my blog! We will be doing activities on this site throughout the rest of the year. Please complete the survey on the right hand side of the website truthfully. It is for my night class, to conduct research on how to improve your grades. The first activity will be a webquest and I will give you instructions in class on what to do. This will be fun.