Homework & Classwork
Physical Science Semester 1
8/21/2019
Policies & procedures
We reviewed the syllabus. Please see "General Docs" for a copy. Please have the syllabus signed by tomorrow. Also please ensure you have a 3 ring binder for this course by Monday. Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting all of you today. This will be a great year!
8/22/2019
Observation
Today we learned scientists are observant. To be a good scientist you must be constantly observing. An observation is the act or process of examining or inspecting something in order to gain information.
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We also wrote goals for the semester which were collected for homework/classwork points. The questions were:
1. How did you do in 8th grade science?
2. How could have you done better?
3. What is your goal for this class?
4. How will you reach this goal?
5. Is there anything you want me to know which will help me, help you do well in this class?
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8/23/2019
Milk Lab
Today we answered the question "How can observations help us answer a question?" by completing a lab exercise
08/26/2019
Benchmark Assessment
Today I gave the students a benchmark assessment. The Assessment provides good data which I will use to plan lessons and focus instruction on appropriate topics.
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The Homework for today was to complete reading sections 1.1 & 1.2 (already assigned) as well as to answer the assessment questions after section 1.1 and 1.2.
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**PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR SCIENCE BINDER FOR TUESDAY 08/27/2019**
08/27/2019
Scientific method
Today we took notes on the scientific method. The homework which is due tomorrow is to read section 1.3 in the textbook and complete assessment questions after the section #1-4
8/29/2019 & 8/30/2019
Scientific Notation and metric conversions
Today we reviewed how to write numbers in scientific notation. We also learned how the metric system works. I placed helpful documents in the resources tab. See below for homework.
8/30/2019
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Today we reviewed what we have been doing the past week. I wanted to make sure everyone has a good grasp on the calculations, especially converting metric figures. In some classes, I was able to teach all concepts covered in the science skills math packet, most we still have one or two topics to cover. We will get to them this week. The homework is to look over the packet and to ensure you are able to complete the topics I covered this week in class.
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Also today we completed a hands on metric familiarization activity. Please see resources for examples of problems and answers.
9/3/2019
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Today we completed a volume/ Temperature lab to reinforce metric conversions. We introduced the concept of significant figures. We had a review sheet to complete for homework which is attached. The lab document could be found in the resource tab along with significant figure reference page
Test Tuesday
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I will provide what I call a "go-by" for the test this Friday. A "go-by" is an outline of the information to concentrate on for the test. This assessment will cover chaper 1 in the textbook. Please ensure you can do the science skills math problems and you follow the steps I have been showing you in class. Please make sure you know what I mean by "show your work". If you are not confidant in any material in chapter one PLEASE see me during the final module of the day, before school, after school or at lunch time before the test.
9/4/2019 & 9/5/2019
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We concluded the science skill unit by completing an activity which we estimate the thickness of Al foil.
9/6/2019
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Today was a short day due to early dismissal. We reviewed for the assessment which will take place tuesday
09/10/2019
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Today we had our first major assessment of the year. Our homework is to read section 2.1 in the textbook and answer the questions after the section 1-5
09/11/2019 & 09/12/2019
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We discussed elements, compounds, mixtures as well as the types of mixtures. We also completed an electrolysis of water activity which broke the bonds of water molecules with electricity. (Please see class resources for lab report and notes from today)
Friday September 13th
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Happy Friday the 13th!!
- Today we reviewed some vocabulary words by having a practice quiz.
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- We did more work to learn the difference between pure and substances and mixtures by having a short observation activity and completing a worksheet.
09/16/2019 & 9/17/2019
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Today we started a 2 day lab dealing with boiling point. Tomorrow we have a quiz on the vocab from section 2.1 in our textbook. The homework today is to complete reading 2.2 and write the vocab and definitions down.
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-9/17 - we had a vocab quiz on 2.1... Please ensure you are reviewing 2.2 vocab words, a quiz is on the horizon.
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Today we completed the boiling point lab. Homework was to complete the packet if not completed in class.
09/19/2019
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Density Lab-found density of different types of matter. Used 3 different ways.
09/20/2019
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Today we discussed the difference between chemical and physical change.
I showed a short powerpoint and we worked on a worksheet to practice telling the difference. (see resources for worksheet)
09/24/2019
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Activity on chemical changes. Learned about temperature and gas production. Test Monday, please be preparing.
09/25 & 9/26
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Today we conducted a crime scene lab where we identified if a suspect was present in a crime scene.
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One of the mods I taught Wednesday needs to write me a paragraph about eating and drinking in the lab. Please see course resources for help with this assignment.
09/27
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Short review for quiz and start states of matter. Will review binders today
10/01/2019
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Today we completed taking notes about kinetic Theory of Matter. Friday we will start 3.2 which is about the gas laws. The powerpoint is attached which we took notes from.
10/2 & 10/3
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lab measuring the space between particles. Homework was to complete lab if not done.
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Next week is a difficult unit dealing with the gas laws. Please be ready, focused and willing to work hard and pay attention to details.
10/4/19
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Today was a short day, complete the one pager if not done.
10/7/2019
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Charles's Law and Boyle's Law notes wore taken
10/8/19
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Today we worked on Charles's gas law problems
10/14
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Today we went over section 3.3 and some vocab words dealing with the section. Please read over the section and focus on the passages in bold.
11-4
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started atomic theory timeline project.
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Elements to memorize for quiz on block day this week are
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H - Hydrogen
Li - Lithium
Na - sodium
K - Potassium
Cs - Caesium
Be - Beryllium
Mg - Magnesium
Ca - Calcium
Sr - Strontium
Ba- Barium
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11/7
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We completed the presentations. Homework is to memorize the additional elements we added to the list for a quiz on 11/15. We also need to complete the reading guide for 4.2. Test corrections are due Tuesday. Major Quiz 11/18 on Chapter 4.
11/8
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we took notes on the parts of an atom
11/12
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Went over Bohr's Atomic Model See attached for powerpoint. I handed out review outline for Monday's test. Check Binder tab for outline and order for binder.
11/12 &11/13
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completed flame test. Also reviewed for test. See Binder tab for order and documents.
11/14
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We had a quiz on some of the periodic table of elements. We also reviewed for the assessment we will have on Monday. This is a Major assessment. As noted in they syllabus, assessments are 40% of the grade. Please concentrate on the structure of the atom and the modern theory of the atom (4.2 & 4.2) when preparing.
11/18
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Quiz on Chapter 4, H/W - reading guide on 5.1
11/19
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took notes on 5.2 and completed a paragraph assignment describing metals, nonmetals, metalloids and transition metals.
11/20 & 11/21
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Took notes on 5.3. Completed activity about using clues to identify elements. Students used what they know about how the periodic table is organized and about the characteristics of each family within the table to identify the place unknown elements should be placed.
11/22
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review how to use periodic table. Complete lab. Lab due Monday. Review for test by previewing some questions.
11/25
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Review for test.
book work answers page 153:
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. Mendeleev knew their relative masses and properties
12. Mendeleev placed elements in the groups where they logically belonged based on their properties
13. The table is called periodic table because the properties of the elements repeat at regular intervals from row to row
14. The number of elements per period varies because the number of available orbitals increase as the energy level increases
15. An atomic mass is a weighted average of the atomic masses of an element's isotopes. The distribution of the isotopes determines how much each isotope affects the weighted average.
16. Elements can be classified by their state at room temperature; by whether they exist in nature; and by whether they are metals, nonmetals or metalloids
17. Across a period from left to right, metals become less reactive and nonmetals become more reactive, excluding elements in group 8A.
18. Elements in the same A group do not have identical properties because their valence electrons are in different energy levels
19. The noble gases were difficult to discover because they are colorless, odorless, and very rarely react.
20. 0 metals, 5 non-metals and 3 metalloids
21. Bromine is a liquid and chlorine is a gas.
22. Chlorine is more reactive than bromine because the reactivity of nonmetals increases from top to bottom of a group.
23. Selenium has more in common with sulfur because they are in the same group and have the same number of valence electrons.
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12/2
discussed ionic bonding, completed notes. The notes are page 1 in the new binder.
12/3
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Played naming ion game...H/W is to complete packet which went along with game
12/4 & 12/5
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covalent bonding info. H/W read 6.2 complete Q 1-5 from the self assessment after the section in the text
12/16 - balancing chemical equations
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12-17
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we learned about moles and how to calculate molar mass
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20-17 mole conversions
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we also learned how to convert moles to grams and grams to moles
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the above is mole to gram help
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the above is gram to mole help
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1/7/2020
Acid and Bases
Started acid and bases. Learned the characteristics of both. Homework is Chapter 8.3 and 8.4 reading guides
1/13
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Reviewed Chapter 2, mixtures and properties of matter with short activity and worksheet
1/14
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Reviewed Chapter 3 with short book activity. Mr. Sanchez talked to us about grades, GPA and college.
1/15 &1/16
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review periodic table
1/18
Friday review day
General review document provided. Your 20 side object due for some (I talked to you about it)
8/21/2019
Policies & procedures
We reviewed the syllabus. Please see "General Docs" for a copy. Please have the syllabus signed by tomorrow. Also please ensure you have a 3 ring binder for this course by Monday. Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting all of you today. This will be a great year!