Physics: Today students took a quiz on qualitatively explaining accelerating objects. They were then assigned WS 2, which is due tomorrow.
AP Chemistry: We completed our silver alloy lab. Lab write ups are due on Tuesday, November 2. Tomorrow we have a quiz on Chapter 4, and the homework for that chapter is also due.
Chemistry: I assigned WS 3, and went over a couple of the problems as examples. This assignment is due in full tomorrow.
Physical Science: We went over the unit review for tomorrow's exam. After the unit exam tomorrow, students will be given the Unit 3 Pretest to work on. they may turn it in after completing it, or on Monday.
Wednesday: I will be gone tomorrow, so Mrs. Hoffmann who has subbed for me on numerous occasions, will be in. There will be no new homework given, except what was noted above. I will not be able to return messages or calls until next week.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Oct. 25, 2010
Physics: Today we reviewed kinematic curves, relating to if an object is speeding up or slowing down. Tomorrow we will finish our qualitative review of kinematic curves, and then take a quiz on them.
AP Chemistry: We started work on the Analysis of Silver in an Alloy. We will finish that lab tomorrow. We will be having our morning homework session tomorrow morning at 7:15. The homework and quiz for Chapter 4 will be on Wednesday.
Chemistry: We reviewed all of the information what we have gathered through this unit. We have been building evidence for the Kinetic Theory of Matter. Now that we have done this, and have developed a few of the Gas Laws, we will begin doing some quantitative analysis tomorrow.
Physical Science: We worked on the Unit 2 Review today. Tomorrow we will go over the review, in preparation for our Unit Exam on Wednesday.
AP Chemistry: We started work on the Analysis of Silver in an Alloy. We will finish that lab tomorrow. We will be having our morning homework session tomorrow morning at 7:15. The homework and quiz for Chapter 4 will be on Wednesday.
Chemistry: We reviewed all of the information what we have gathered through this unit. We have been building evidence for the Kinetic Theory of Matter. Now that we have done this, and have developed a few of the Gas Laws, we will begin doing some quantitative analysis tomorrow.
Physical Science: We worked on the Unit 2 Review today. Tomorrow we will go over the review, in preparation for our Unit Exam on Wednesday.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Oct. 22, 2010
Physics: It was a busy day today. We finished looking over the Speeding Up/Slowing Down lab. Then I gave out work for Monday: Kinematic Curves WS, U3 WS 1, and motion maps from the SU/SL Lab.
AP Chemistry: Students have the pre-lab write-up for the Analysis of Silver in an Alloy for Monday. Today in class we had work time for chapter 4 problems.
Chemistry: We spent the hour finishing up the Gas pressure Labs, and printing off graphs. Groups then had time to write up line equations, so that we could analyze the results further on Monday.
Physical Science: We white boarded the lab from yesterday and talked about the results, and the relationship between a substances mass and volume (aka Density). then we passed back a bunch of papers, and went over a few old assignments. On Monday we will begin reviewing for the next unit exam.
AP Chemistry: Students have the pre-lab write-up for the Analysis of Silver in an Alloy for Monday. Today in class we had work time for chapter 4 problems.
Chemistry: We spent the hour finishing up the Gas pressure Labs, and printing off graphs. Groups then had time to write up line equations, so that we could analyze the results further on Monday.
Physical Science: We white boarded the lab from yesterday and talked about the results, and the relationship between a substances mass and volume (aka Density). then we passed back a bunch of papers, and went over a few old assignments. On Monday we will begin reviewing for the next unit exam.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Oct. 21, 2010
Physics: We worked on the speeding up/slowing down activity in class, discussing how we can identify graphically if an object is speeding up and slowing down. We then used these graphs to determine that the signs (+/-) are the same for velocity and acceleration when the object is speeding up, and opposite when slowing down.
Tomorrow we will use this knowledge to create motion maps to show this motion.
Chemistry: We have two different things going on. the Temperature-Pressure Lab we were working on was not going well for 3rd hour class, so today we redid it. 7th hour was able to collect some good data yesterday, so today they just watched a video. Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab printing graphs and analyzing them in class.
AP Chemistry: We finished our lecture on Chapter 4. We spent the rest of the hour today working on homework, which we will also do tomorrow. In a Correction from earlier this week, the AP lab for next Monday is in fact the Analysis of Silver in an Alloy Lab.
Physical Science: Today, after going over last nights homework, we did an activity to measure the density of water. Students need to complete the post-lab portion of the activity for class tomorrow.
Tomorrow we will use this knowledge to create motion maps to show this motion.
Chemistry: We have two different things going on. the Temperature-Pressure Lab we were working on was not going well for 3rd hour class, so today we redid it. 7th hour was able to collect some good data yesterday, so today they just watched a video. Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab printing graphs and analyzing them in class.
AP Chemistry: We finished our lecture on Chapter 4. We spent the rest of the hour today working on homework, which we will also do tomorrow. In a Correction from earlier this week, the AP lab for next Monday is in fact the Analysis of Silver in an Alloy Lab.
Physical Science: Today, after going over last nights homework, we did an activity to measure the density of water. Students need to complete the post-lab portion of the activity for class tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Oct. 20, 2010
Physics: We worked on the Speeding Up/Slowing Down lab. Students were assigned to do part "g" for each of the set-ups we did in class.
AP Chemistry: We continued our lecture on Types of Reactions. We will finish that up tomorrow, and then have a couple of days of work time. Monday, the lab write-ups for our next lab, Hess's Law Lab, is due. Our next quiz and homework set is due on Wednesday.
Chemistry: We continued working on the Gas Laws Labs.
Physical Science: We collected the Mixture Separation Lab, and then began talking about Physical and Chemical Properties. Worksheet #2 was assigned, and is due tomorrow at the start of the hour.
AP Chemistry: We continued our lecture on Types of Reactions. We will finish that up tomorrow, and then have a couple of days of work time. Monday, the lab write-ups for our next lab, Hess's Law Lab, is due. Our next quiz and homework set is due on Wednesday.
Chemistry: We continued working on the Gas Laws Labs.
Physical Science: We collected the Mixture Separation Lab, and then began talking about Physical and Chemical Properties. Worksheet #2 was assigned, and is due tomorrow at the start of the hour.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Oct. 19, 2010
Physics: We finished the analysis of our data from lab this week, and will be turning in the lab books tomorrow.
AP Chemistry: We will be collecting the Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid Lab tomorrow. The next lab is the Enthalpy of a Reaction and Hess's Law Lab. This write up is due Monday. The next quiz is next week Wednesday. Homework from chapter 4 is also due at that time.
Chemistry: We continued with the Pressure Labs, and will do so tomorrow.
Physical Science: We finished the Mixture Separation Lab today. All data was collected, so students need to finish post-lab questions for tomorrow.
AP Chemistry: We will be collecting the Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid Lab tomorrow. The next lab is the Enthalpy of a Reaction and Hess's Law Lab. This write up is due Monday. The next quiz is next week Wednesday. Homework from chapter 4 is also due at that time.
Chemistry: We continued with the Pressure Labs, and will do so tomorrow.
Physical Science: We finished the Mixture Separation Lab today. All data was collected, so students need to finish post-lab questions for tomorrow.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Oct. 18, 2010
Physics: We went over the lab we did on Friday, and then started the analysis phase of our post-lab. We will continue with this tomorrow.
AP Chemistry: We went over the Unit Exam from last week, and then began talking about Chapter 4. This chapter is all about the three major classes of reactions. The Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid Lab will be due on Wednesday. We will also have a Quiz on Chapter 4 next Tuesday.
Chemistry: We began our 3 day look at how various variables affect gas pressure. Today we did the amount of particles in relationship to the pressure of a gas. Tomorrow we will look at how the change of a gases volume affects the pressure. Students were also reminded to bring their flash drives to school tomorrow.
Physical Science: We continued with the mixture separation lab from Friday. Groups had to get the 4 substances separated by the end of the hour. we will finish this activity up tomorrow.
AP Chemistry: We went over the Unit Exam from last week, and then began talking about Chapter 4. This chapter is all about the three major classes of reactions. The Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid Lab will be due on Wednesday. We will also have a Quiz on Chapter 4 next Tuesday.
Chemistry: We began our 3 day look at how various variables affect gas pressure. Today we did the amount of particles in relationship to the pressure of a gas. Tomorrow we will look at how the change of a gases volume affects the pressure. Students were also reminded to bring their flash drives to school tomorrow.
Physical Science: We continued with the mixture separation lab from Friday. Groups had to get the 4 substances separated by the end of the hour. we will finish this activity up tomorrow.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Oct. 15, 2010
Physics: We collected all of the data for our Fan Cart Lab. Graphs and line equations are due on Monday.
AP Chemistry: We took the Unit 2 Exam today, and collected home work for Chapter 5. The Lab write up for the Volatile Liquid Lab is due Wednesday of next week.
Chemistry: Today we went over WS #2. tehre is no homework for this weekend.
Physical Science: I collected WS 1 and then we did a lab called "Mixture Separation Lab." Today, the goal was to develop a procedure for separating 4 substances (salt, aluminum, iron fillings, and sand) from each other. We will actually begin the process of doing those procedures on Monday.
AP Chemistry: We took the Unit 2 Exam today, and collected home work for Chapter 5. The Lab write up for the Volatile Liquid Lab is due Wednesday of next week.
Chemistry: Today we went over WS #2. tehre is no homework for this weekend.
Physical Science: I collected WS 1 and then we did a lab called "Mixture Separation Lab." Today, the goal was to develop a procedure for separating 4 substances (salt, aluminum, iron fillings, and sand) from each other. We will actually begin the process of doing those procedures on Monday.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Oct. 14, 2010
Yesterday i missed my daily post. I apologize for the inconvenience. Physical Science students had a few follow-up questions to an activity we did. That was the only homework assigned all day.
As for today:
Physics: We discussed the test from yesterday, which went well. Then we began the Fan Cart Lab. We will continue with data collection tomorrow.
AP Chemistry: We went over yesterday's quiz and discussed the Unit 2 Exam, which will be tomorrow. Students homework for Chapter 5 is also due tomorrow.
Chemistry: We continued our discussions on the ramifications of particle movement. Not only can we explain diffusion, expansion, and contraction (Plus their relationships to Temperature) based upon particle movement, but we can also discuss how gases apply pressure. We had some notes on gas pressure, and then I assigned WS 2, which is due tomorrow.
Physical Science: We spent a few minutes going over post-lab questions to our Egg and Salt/Sugar Activity. then we began talking about how we can classify matter. We went over some basic terms and ideas. Students were assigned WS 1 for tomorrow.
As for today:
Physics: We discussed the test from yesterday, which went well. Then we began the Fan Cart Lab. We will continue with data collection tomorrow.
AP Chemistry: We went over yesterday's quiz and discussed the Unit 2 Exam, which will be tomorrow. Students homework for Chapter 5 is also due tomorrow.
Chemistry: We continued our discussions on the ramifications of particle movement. Not only can we explain diffusion, expansion, and contraction (Plus their relationships to Temperature) based upon particle movement, but we can also discuss how gases apply pressure. We had some notes on gas pressure, and then I assigned WS 2, which is due tomorrow.
Physical Science: We spent a few minutes going over post-lab questions to our Egg and Salt/Sugar Activity. then we began talking about how we can classify matter. We went over some basic terms and ideas. Students were assigned WS 1 for tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Oct. 12, 2010
Physics: Today we went over the unit review for tomorrow's Unit 2 Exam.
AP Chemistry: See yesterday's post about weekly events. In class, we finished up some stuff from lab, and worked on lab write-ups or homework. tomorrow is the CH 5 Quiz.
Chemistry: Today we white boarded WS 1, and discussed how the movement of particles effects expansion and contraction, diffusion, and pressure.
Physical Science: We finally (whew) got to the end of unit 1 and took the unit exam today. I assigned a Unit 2 Pre-Test, which is due tomorrow. Students are not meant to fully understand the material, and are to just make their best guesses on an assignment like this. They will be scored on getting the assignment done, not on how they do. It is a pre-test after all.
AP Chemistry: See yesterday's post about weekly events. In class, we finished up some stuff from lab, and worked on lab write-ups or homework. tomorrow is the CH 5 Quiz.
Chemistry: Today we white boarded WS 1, and discussed how the movement of particles effects expansion and contraction, diffusion, and pressure.
Physical Science: We finally (whew) got to the end of unit 1 and took the unit exam today. I assigned a Unit 2 Pre-Test, which is due tomorrow. Students are not meant to fully understand the material, and are to just make their best guesses on an assignment like this. They will be scored on getting the assignment done, not on how they do. It is a pre-test after all.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Oct. 11, 2010
Physics: today we discussed the assignment from Friday. Then we filled out some more of our study guide sheets. At the end of class, I assigned the Unit 2 Review and a seperate WS to practice translating position-time graphs into velocity-time graphs and motion maps. All work due tomorrow.
AP Chemistry: We worked on the Volatile Liquid Lab. We will finish up tomorrow, which means that all of the schedule activities for this week are pushed back a day. The Alum Lab is due Wednesday, the quiz is on Wednesday, and the Unit Exam and Homework for chapter 5 are due Friday.
Chemistry: We discussed the thermal expansion of liquids, and then watched two Eureka! videos based upon the expansion and contraction of materials. Then I assigned WS 1 for tomorrow.
Physical Science: We spent the day today going over the Unit 1 review assignment. The Unit exam will be tomorrow.
AP Chemistry: We worked on the Volatile Liquid Lab. We will finish up tomorrow, which means that all of the schedule activities for this week are pushed back a day. The Alum Lab is due Wednesday, the quiz is on Wednesday, and the Unit Exam and Homework for chapter 5 are due Friday.
Chemistry: We discussed the thermal expansion of liquids, and then watched two Eureka! videos based upon the expansion and contraction of materials. Then I assigned WS 1 for tomorrow.
Physical Science: We spent the day today going over the Unit 1 review assignment. The Unit exam will be tomorrow.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Video from Chemistry 10-8-2010
Here are the videos we watched in Chemistry today. We did not go all the way through the third video on evaporation and condensation. We will look at the rest of it on Monday.
Oct. 8, 2010
I apologize for not having a post yesterday, but with parent-teacher conferences, things were a little hectic. Below is a recap of the last two days, and the homework that was assigned for Monday.
Physics: We took a quiz yesterday on position-time graphs, which went very well. Then we had a reading assignment about motion mapping. Motion maps are another model that we can use to describe the motion of an object. This tool, along with graphical representations, and algebraic representations, allows the students view or explain the motion of objects in different ways. Today in class, I assigned a small group worksheet which had students building on our already established models of motion, and developing new models for velocity, motion maps, and also displacement. We white boarded this assignment, and will be discussing it on Monday.
AP Chemistry: We finished with our lecture on gas behaviors today. Monday we will be doing the "Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid Lab," so the pre-lab is due. Tuesday we will have our Chapter 5 quiz, but homework for that chapter is not due. I will collect chapter 5 homework on Thursday when we have our Unit 2 Exam. The "Analysis of Alum Lab" is due on Wednesday of next week as well.
Chemistry: Today we began by reviewing everything we learned from the diffusion of gases and liquids demonstrations. Then we watched 3 Eureka! videos on YouTube to get some more background on the structure of solids, liquids, and gases. We then created a table that defined the three states of matter based upon density, fluidity, and rigidity. We also defined them based upon their volume and how they would fill a container.
Building on what we have discussed up to this point, I then did a demonstration which involved two liquids in a capillary tube being heated. We observed that they both expanded upward through the capillary, but not at the same rate. The homework assignment for Monday was to draw 2 particle diagrams, one for each tube, and then explain the differences in behavior between them.
Physical Science: we are finally wrapping up our Scientific Skills Unit. We took a quiz today to wrap up the graphing methods portion, and then students were given the Unit Review assignment. This is due on Monday. We will then spend the entire day Monday reviewing material on the review, plus addressing concerns about the topics, which students informed me of in a quick write. the Unit Exam will then be on Tuesday.
After that, we will begin a 2-3 unit discussion on the basic behaviors of matter. this comprises the Chemistry portion of the year. After those units, we will look at Wave behaviors for a few units, before heading into classical motion. this last unit focuses on motion, forces, and energy.
Physics: We took a quiz yesterday on position-time graphs, which went very well. Then we had a reading assignment about motion mapping. Motion maps are another model that we can use to describe the motion of an object. This tool, along with graphical representations, and algebraic representations, allows the students view or explain the motion of objects in different ways. Today in class, I assigned a small group worksheet which had students building on our already established models of motion, and developing new models for velocity, motion maps, and also displacement. We white boarded this assignment, and will be discussing it on Monday.
AP Chemistry: We finished with our lecture on gas behaviors today. Monday we will be doing the "Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid Lab," so the pre-lab is due. Tuesday we will have our Chapter 5 quiz, but homework for that chapter is not due. I will collect chapter 5 homework on Thursday when we have our Unit 2 Exam. The "Analysis of Alum Lab" is due on Wednesday of next week as well.
Chemistry: Today we began by reviewing everything we learned from the diffusion of gases and liquids demonstrations. Then we watched 3 Eureka! videos on YouTube to get some more background on the structure of solids, liquids, and gases. We then created a table that defined the three states of matter based upon density, fluidity, and rigidity. We also defined them based upon their volume and how they would fill a container.
Building on what we have discussed up to this point, I then did a demonstration which involved two liquids in a capillary tube being heated. We observed that they both expanded upward through the capillary, but not at the same rate. The homework assignment for Monday was to draw 2 particle diagrams, one for each tube, and then explain the differences in behavior between them.
Physical Science: we are finally wrapping up our Scientific Skills Unit. We took a quiz today to wrap up the graphing methods portion, and then students were given the Unit Review assignment. This is due on Monday. We will then spend the entire day Monday reviewing material on the review, plus addressing concerns about the topics, which students informed me of in a quick write. the Unit Exam will then be on Tuesday.
After that, we will begin a 2-3 unit discussion on the basic behaviors of matter. this comprises the Chemistry portion of the year. After those units, we will look at Wave behaviors for a few units, before heading into classical motion. this last unit focuses on motion, forces, and energy.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Oct. 6, 2010
Physics: today we discussed WS#2, and then did some more practice problems on converting position-time graphs to velocity-time graphs, and vice-versa. Tomorrow we have a quiz on analyzing position-time and velocity-time graphs.
AP Chemistry: We began talking about Chapter 5 today. As for upcoming events, we have a pre-lab write up for "Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid Lab" due Monday, Chapter 5 Quiz on Tuesday, Analysis of Alum Lab due on Wednesday, and the Unit 2 Exam next Thursday.
So far, things have been going really well. Scores are looking good, and students are really working hard. While we still have a long way to go, I am very pleased with the quick progress students are making at this difficult level of learning. I hope that everyone settles in for the material we get to that is no longer mainly review of last year.
Chemistry: We started Unit 2 today. We looked at the diffusion of particles in both gases and liquids, and then did particle diagrams for each. Tomorrow we will white board diagrams and discuss student ideas about particle interactions.
We had a unit exam yesterday. Scores were fantastic for the first exam, and I am very excited to see what happens as we move forward.
Physical Science: Today we had an in-class activity looking at the relationship between circumference and diameter of a circle. This is a continuation of our graphing methods topics. The assignment for tomorrow is to complete the graph for this activity, find the slope and y-intercept, and then answer all of the follow-up questions.
AP Chemistry: We began talking about Chapter 5 today. As for upcoming events, we have a pre-lab write up for "Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid Lab" due Monday, Chapter 5 Quiz on Tuesday, Analysis of Alum Lab due on Wednesday, and the Unit 2 Exam next Thursday.
So far, things have been going really well. Scores are looking good, and students are really working hard. While we still have a long way to go, I am very pleased with the quick progress students are making at this difficult level of learning. I hope that everyone settles in for the material we get to that is no longer mainly review of last year.
Chemistry: We started Unit 2 today. We looked at the diffusion of particles in both gases and liquids, and then did particle diagrams for each. Tomorrow we will white board diagrams and discuss student ideas about particle interactions.
We had a unit exam yesterday. Scores were fantastic for the first exam, and I am very excited to see what happens as we move forward.
Physical Science: Today we had an in-class activity looking at the relationship between circumference and diameter of a circle. This is a continuation of our graphing methods topics. The assignment for tomorrow is to complete the graph for this activity, find the slope and y-intercept, and then answer all of the follow-up questions.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Oct. 5, 2010
Physics: Today we went over WS #1. Tomorrow students need to have their Dune Buggy Lab's done, and also WS #2.
AP Chemistry: We took the chapter 3 quiz today. Tomorrow we will start on chapter 5.
Chemistry: Today we took the Unit 1 Exam. Tomorrow we will begin working on Unit 2.
Physical Science: Today groups presented their solutions to yesterday's homework assignment: Graphing Methods. Then we began discussing the next activity, which is going to be the culmination of this graphing part of unit 1. We will be having a quiz on Thursday or Friday. The Unit exam is likely going to be next Wednesday.
AP Chemistry: We took the chapter 3 quiz today. Tomorrow we will start on chapter 5.
Chemistry: Today we took the Unit 1 Exam. Tomorrow we will begin working on Unit 2.
Physical Science: Today groups presented their solutions to yesterday's homework assignment: Graphing Methods. Then we began discussing the next activity, which is going to be the culmination of this graphing part of unit 1. We will be having a quiz on Thursday or Friday. The Unit exam is likely going to be next Wednesday.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Conferences, Oct. 7 and 12
I will be available during conferences this Thursday and next Tuesday. If you have any questions about class or just want to check up on how your child is doing, please stop by. I will have up-to-date progress reports to look at, and we can talk about where our year is headed.
Hope to see you there.
Hope to see you there.
Oct. 4, 2010
Physics: Today we discussed the Dune Buggy Lab. Lab assignments will be due on Wednesday. After our discussion, I assigned Unit 2 WS #1 for tomorrow's homework.
AP Chemistry: We had our first morning help session today, and everyone attended. This will give them a one grade-level boost on their quiz, which takes place tomorrow. Chapter 3 homework is also due tomorrow. In regular class time, we did the Analysis of "Alum Lab." All post lab calculations and questions are due on Monday of next week (Oct. 11).
Chemistry: Today we went over the unit review for our first unit exam. We also spent more time looking at identifying significant figures and doing calculations with them. The unit exam will be during class time tomorrow. It our first Unit exam, and is worth 40% of the students' grades, so please encourage your child to be ready for this exam.
Physical Science: We spent the first few minutes of class answering the follow-up questions to the Wingspan Activity, then we white boarded the groups results. After discussing and critiquing graphs, WS#1 on graphing methods was assigned. This assignment is due on its entirety tomorrow.
As of this point, we will be taking our first unit exam next Tuesday. This means students will get the unit review assignment on Friday. Please remind your child to bring this home over the weekend to either finish or study. This first unit has taken a long time, with many skill building tasks, so doing well on this unit is crucial to success for the rest of the year. Starting to organize and study past parts of this unit early this week would be super helpful.
AP Chemistry: We had our first morning help session today, and everyone attended. This will give them a one grade-level boost on their quiz, which takes place tomorrow. Chapter 3 homework is also due tomorrow. In regular class time, we did the Analysis of "Alum Lab." All post lab calculations and questions are due on Monday of next week (Oct. 11).
Chemistry: Today we went over the unit review for our first unit exam. We also spent more time looking at identifying significant figures and doing calculations with them. The unit exam will be during class time tomorrow. It our first Unit exam, and is worth 40% of the students' grades, so please encourage your child to be ready for this exam.
Physical Science: We spent the first few minutes of class answering the follow-up questions to the Wingspan Activity, then we white boarded the groups results. After discussing and critiquing graphs, WS#1 on graphing methods was assigned. This assignment is due on its entirety tomorrow.
As of this point, we will be taking our first unit exam next Tuesday. This means students will get the unit review assignment on Friday. Please remind your child to bring this home over the weekend to either finish or study. This first unit has taken a long time, with many skill building tasks, so doing well on this unit is crucial to success for the rest of the year. Starting to organize and study past parts of this unit early this week would be super helpful.
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