This week

This week in Physical Science we are working on writing ratios to use as unit conversion factors. The process of learning how to use ratios has many applications throughout science, besides just converting units. In Chemistry the process, which can also be called dimensional analysis, is used in Stoichiometry, which allows us to make predictions about the outcome of chemical reactions. In physics, we often use the process in order to identify the relationship between variables in an experiment.

We will be working on this again tomorrow, and will likely have a quiz on this process on Thursday in class. As I stated to the students, it is the PROCESS not the ability to multiply or divide, that is being worked on here. So the setup and work is the most important part.

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Terry Schwaller
Physical Sciences Instructor
Head Golf Coach

Shiocton High School
N5650 Broad St.
PO Box 68
Shiocton, WI 54165

920-986-3351 ext. 783

9-8-2011

Today in class we watched an experiment from Mythbusters. Students were to then take notes and analyze the experiment, identifying the parts of the experiment and where they fit into the scientific method. We will discuss student findings tomorrow in class.

--
Terry Schwaller
Physical Sciences Instructor
Head Golf Coach

Shiocton High School
N5650 Broad St.
PO Box 68
Shiocton, WI 54165

920-986-3351 ext. 783

9-7-11

Today we discussed the Scientific Method in class. No new homework for tomorrow. However, we will be having a quiz on everything we have discussed this week and last Friday, on Monday, September 12.

--
Terry Schwaller
Physical Sciences Instructor
Head Golf Coach

Shiocton High School
N5650 Broad St.
PO Box 68
Shiocton, WI 54165

920-986-3351 ext. 783

Physical Science 9-6-11

Today we had a small group discussion about Science and Technology. Tomorrow we will finish that discussion, and then take some notes about the Scientific Method.

--
Terry Schwaller
Physical Sciences Instructor
Head Golf Coach

Shiocton High School
N5650 Broad St.
PO Box 68
Shiocton, WI 54165

920-986-3351 ext. 783

2011 School Year

This blog will be in use for only the Physical Science course this year. Other courses will be updated in Edmodo. If you have a child in Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or Physics, information will be out later regarding how you can follow what we are doing using Edmodo.com. Thank you.

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Terry Schwaller
Shiocton High School - Physics/Chemistry

N5650 Broad St.
PO Box 68
Shiocton, WI 54165

920-986-3351 ext. 783

Last Post For The Year

Chemistry: We have been wrapping up the Colorimetry Experiment. Once we are done with that we will likely start getting ready for the Final Exam. Information about the exam will be discussed in class today.

Physical Science: We are finishing the building of the rockets today. We will be flying them on Tuesday, weather permitting. the Rocket Journals will be due on Wednesday June 1. This includes the conclusion essays about Newtons Laws and Energy of the rocket. That portion is 25% of the total grade.

Also Final Exam information will be given out today. Students are allowed to write notes on the Test Cover Page, which they will also receive. They are only allowed to write on the front page, and only below the page break.

May 25, 2011

Chemistry: We continued working on the colorimetry experiment.

Physical Science: Today was Day 5 of the Rocket Project. Please make sure students are filling out their journals daily.

May 23, 2011

Physical Science: Today students got into groups to begin working on their Rockets. Each group needs to come up with $5 to pay to the Tech Ed. fund, which provided the materials. They should have completed Day 3 of their Journal today.

Chemistry: We learned how to use the colorimeter. Wednesday we will look over the data collected and figure out what it all means.

May 20, 2011

Chemistry: Yesterday students began working on a 2 part experiment called Colorimetry. The first part, called "How Blue Is It?" had students figuring out a procedure on how to find the concentration of an unknown blue solution, using only a small set of equipment and a 2 Molar stock solution. Today we will discuss the results of the lab and then see where things take us.


Physical Science: We will be continuing discussion on Rockets. Yesterday was Day 1 in their journals. This entry should include all notes pertaining to Basics of Rocketry. Today, Day 2, should include notes on Center of Mass, Center of Pressure, and calculations of Apogee.

Physics and AP Chemsitry: As these classes have ended, there will be no more posts about these courses.

May 18, 2011

Physics: Students took the Final Exam today.

Chemistry: We finished the Micro Mole Rockets today. All post-lab questions are due tomorrow.

Physical Science: We completed watching October Sky, and then I passed out information about the rocket project.

May 17, 2011

Physics: We reviewed for the final exam, which will be tomorrow.

Chemistry: We took the Chemistry Concepts Inventory today. This is used to look at how many of the concepts students did not know at the start of the year, and what they retained from the year.

Physical Science: We are still watching October Sky. All late work listed on progress reports from yesterday is due tomorrow.

May 16, 2011

Physics: We went over Momentum WS#2 in class. Tomorrow we will go over material for the final exam.

AP Chemistry: Today was our last class. Students do not have to attend class during finals, if they have turned in all materials for the course.

Chemistry: We continued work on the Micro Mole Rockets. Tomorrow all students will be taking the Matter Concept Inventory, which was a diagnostic students took at the start of the year. Seniors will be taking the final exam on Wednesday.

Physical Science: I passed out progress reports today, and all missing work is due on Wednesday. Work not turned in will be considered a zero. Also, any students with text books are to return them this week. Atom models that were built back in November will also be taken down on Friday.

Today we began the Rocket unit by watching the movie October Sky. We will be watching this over the next few days, and then going over the entire project on Wednesday.

May 12, 2011

Physics: We looked at how momentum is conserved in collisions. I did a few example problems from tomorrow assignment.

AP Chem: We cleaned up the lab today.

Chemistry: We began collecting data for the Micro Mole Rockets.

Physical Science: the last few days has been spent looking at simple machines. We did a lab dealing with pulleys on Tuesday, and then inclined planes yesterday. Today we looked at generalizing simple machines, and why they make work easier. Tomorrow students will watch a presentation on simple machines, and then get an assignment which will be due on Monday.

May 9, 2011

Physics and AP Chemsitry: Due to the AP Biology Exam today, there was only one student in each section. We will pick up with new material in both classes tomorrow.

Chemistry: Students watched an episode of Mythbusters today. Tomorrow, students who missed the exam last Friday will take it in class. Students who have already taken the test, will use the time like a study hall.

Physical Science: Today we took the Unit 13 Exam on Energy. Students who were gone on Friday, will have until the end of the day on Wednesday to make up the exam during a study hall. Arrangements should be made with me ahead of time, or Mrs. Hoffman, who will be in for me on May 10.

May 6, 2011

Physics: We took the Unit 8 Exam today. Monday we will start a week long look at Momentum.

AP Chemistry: We started pre-lab for the Ester Synthesis Lab.

Chemistry: We took the Unit 8 Exam today.


Physical Science: We reviewed for the Unit Exam on Energy, which will be Monday.

May 5, 2011

Physics: Tomorrow we will have the Unit Exam on Circular Motion.

AP Chemsitry: Tomorrow we will work on preparing for the Preparation of an Ester Lab.

Chemistry: Tomorrow we will take the Unit 8 Exam on Applications of Stoichiometry.

Physical Science: I assigned the unit review for our Energy unit. It is due at the start of the hour tomorrow.

May 4, 2011

If you are regular viewers of this blog, you may have noticed that I have missed a few posts recently. Please remember that as I am coaching golf this spring, there are days that I am not here, and thus do not post. If anything important is missed as a result, I will include in the post the next day.

Physics: Today we went over WS#2 in class. No new work was given out.

AP Chemistry: We did the Analysis of a Commercial Bleach lab. We will work on Post-Lab tomorrow. The lab is due on Friday.

Chemistry: I assigned the Unit 8 review. The assignment is due tomorrow. The exam is on Friday. Since a number of students are going on the band trip, they must make the test up Monday or Tuesday. no extensions beyond this date will be given.

Physical Science: We looked at how to calculate different energy storage mechanisms. Then I assigned WS#3. It is due tomorrow. Also, I gave out the unit review for those students who are going on the band trip this week. The test is supposed to be Monday, but those students will take it on Tuesday.

May 2, 2011

Physics: We did not introduce anything new due to students being gone for the AP Chemistry Exam.

AP Chemistry: no class was held today. Students were taking the AP Chemistry Exam.

Chemistry: We finished up post lab for the Heat of Reaction Lab from Friday. Tomorrow the Lab and WS#4 are due at the start of the hour. The Unit Exam for this Unit will be on Friday.

Physical Science: We spoke about Power today, which is the rate at which Work (transfer of energy) is done. No new assignment for tomorrow. The Unit Exam for the Energy Unit will be this Monday.

April 28, 2011

Physics: Today we discussed the results to the circular motion lab. Lab books are due tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We continued to review for the AP Exam next week.

Chemistry: We discussed enthalpy change for a chemical reaction, and how we can use the enthalpy change to determine the amount of reactants used up or the products produced. I assigned WS#4, which is due next Tuesday.

Physical Science: We took notes on how to use energy bar graphs to determine the energy changes of a system. I assigned WS#2 for tomorrow. Also, any one who has missing work must turn it in by tomorrow, or it will be counted as a zero for mid-term.

April 27, 2011

Physics: We finished collecting data for the circular motion lab. Graphs and line equations are due tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We continued reviewing for the AP Chemistry Exam. We will continue to do so tomorrow. Students should be bringing their 5 Steps to a 5 books to class.

Chemistry: We finished looking over WS #3, which will be due in its entirety tomorrow.

Physical Science: We had small and large group discussions on the Spring lab from yesterday. We will conclude those discussions and then introduce Energy Bar Graphs tomorrow. Students who were gone yesterday were asked to get the lab data and complete the post-lab portion on the actual hand out, not the group discussions from today. The lab will be collected from everyone tomorrow.

April 26, 2011

Physics: No new assignments.

AP Chemistry: We talked about the CH 19 Take Home Quiz. It has been decided that it will not be collected, and instead is for students own use.

Chemistry: We went over Part A of WS#2. Pt. B is due tomorrow.

Physical Science: We did a lab in class. Post lab is due tomorrow.

April 25, 2011

Well, Spring Break was pretty exciting. Shoveling snow one day, mowing the lawn the next. Regardless, we are back at it, with only another week until Mid-Term.

Physics: We began talking about Circular Motion today. We will be working on a lab the next couple of days.

AP Chemistry: We are going to be reviewing for the AP Exam this week. It is going to be taken on Monday of next week. Students taking just the Chem exam need to bring $87 to Mrs. Uelmen this week, double that if they are taking the AP Biology exam as well.

Chemistry: We started discussing solutions and concentration. WS#2 pt. A is due tomorrow.

Physical Science: We reviewed energy pie graphs today. Tomorrow we will be in lab looking over how to deal with energy being added to a system.

April 14th and 15th *Edited 4-15*

Physics: We started work on the Barbie Bungee Jump. Friday students must complete this activity.

AP Chemistry: We finished lecture on CH 21. Tomorrow students will work on homework in class. Since students did not get ample time to get through material in class, the CH 21 homework and quiz will be due the Monday after break. Also, the CH 19 take-home quiz will be due Tuesday, April 26 at the end of the day.

Chemistry: I handed out WS#2 for tomorrow. We will be going over it in class. Students who are missing school tomorrow were instructed that they must get the WS in sometime before the end of the day on Friday, and pick up the assignment for Spring Break. The assignment is due Monday after break.

Physical Science: We had small group discussions about the Energy Pie Graphs from class yesterday.On Friday we watched an episode of Mythbusters due to the number of absences. Students will present white boards on their Energy Pie Graphs Monday after break.

April 13, 2011

Physics: We took the Unit 7 Exam today. Tomorrow and Friday we will be working on the Barbie Bungee Jump Problem.

AP Chemistry: We continued discussion on electrochemistry.

Chemistry: Today I did example problems on how to mix in the Ideal Gas Law with stoichiometry problems. Tomorrow students will work on problems in class.

Physical Science: Today we discussed Energy Pie Charts, and then I assigned WS#1 for homework for tomorrow.

April 12, 2011

Physics: We finished up the review assignment, and tomorrow we will take the Energy Exam.

AP Chemistry: We started discussion on electrochemical cells.

Chemistry: We finished up the Molar Volume of a Gas Lab. I will collect post-labs tomorrow.

Physical Science: The did the "Where did the energy go?" Lab. All questions are due at the start of the hour tomorrow.

April 11, 2011

Physics: I assigned the unit review today.

AP Chemsitry: Students started reading CH 21.

Chemistry: Students collected data for the Molar Volume of a Gas Lab. We will work on post-lab tomorrow.

Physical Science: Students took notes on Energy Storage Mechanisms. There was no homework assigned.

Spring Golf

In case you did not know, I am Shiocton's Golf Coach. Our season is going to be getting started next week, and as such I will miss a few days here and there for all day tournaments. This spring, because of my schedule, I will only miss about 5 days. On these days, Susan Hoffman will be subbing for me, as she has every Golf season for the last 3 years. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail, as I will be able to get back in touch with you more quickly.

April 8, 2011

Physics: today we discussed Power, and its relationship to work. I assigned WS#5 for tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: Students turned in their homework for CH 20, and then started work on the Quiz, which is due on Monday.

Chemistry: We went over U8 WS#1 today. We will be starting a lab next Monday.

Physical Science: We took the Energy Pre-Test today. It is a bit lengthier than the normal test, so that is all we worked on today. no homework for Monday. However, on Monday I will be sending home progress reports, and any missing work on those slips is due by the end of the day on Tuesday.

April 7, 2011

Physics: we went over the assignment from yesterday during white board discussions. Tomorrow we will talk about Power.

AP Chemistry: We continued work on Thermochemistry problems, which will be due tomorrow.

Chemistry: I introduced the new unit on Applications of Stoichiometry. I assigned U8 WS#1 for tomorrow.

Physical Science: We took the Unit 12 - Forces Exam today. Tomorrow we will work on the Energy Pre-Test in class.

April 6, 2011

Physics: I assigned 3-7 on WS#7 for tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We finished discussing CH 20, and will be working on HW for the next couple of days.

Chemistry: We took the Unit 7 Exam today.

Physical Science: We went over the review for Unit 12, in preparation for the Unit Exam tomorrow.

April 5, 2011

Physics: Today we discussed the Energy Labs. There was no new homework.

AP Chemistry: We continued discussing Thermochemistry.

Chemistry: We went over the Unit 7 Review. All students who were here fro the review are expected to take the Unit Exam tomorrow.

Physical Science: We worked on the Forces review. This will be due tomorrow. The test on Forces will be on Thursday.

April 4, 2011

Physics: today we worked in teh computer lab on analyzing data from teh energy labs we did last week. Students are to have their graphs made, line equations done, and a hypothesis for the physical meaning of each slope for tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We started discussing Thermochemistry today. Homework for Chapter 20 is due AT THE END OF THE CLASS on Friday.

Chemistry: I assigned the Unit 7 Review, which is due tomorrow. We will be taking the Unit 7 Exam on Wednesday.

Physical Science: We wrote the Balloon Racer/Newton's Laws Essay in class today. Tomorrow I will be assigning the Unit 12 Review for our Exam on Thursday.

April 1, 2011

The following information is no joke. Sorry, but it is April Fool's Day.

Physics: today the students who were here worked on lab work. Monday we will be analyzing all of the data from the energy labs we did this week.

AP Chemistry: Students worked on the 2 labs that are due next Tuesday: Determination of Keq and Determination of Ka.

Chemistry: We whiteboarded problems from WS #4. We will finish that discussion on Monday. The Unit 7 Exam is set for next week Wednesday.

Physical Science: Due to the amount of misconception out there still about Newton's Laws of Motion, we took the hour to discuss them again, and relate it to some scenario's similar to the Balloon Racers. This should help them prepare for the Essay portion of that activity on Monday. Please remind your child to write up some notes, study, or even do a practice essay for Monday's class.

AP Chemistry

We are really crunched for time during 4th quarter. The AP Chemistry Exam is coming up a week earlier than last year, and with Spring Break coming up, the Exam is going to take place BEFORE mid-quarter. As such we will be following the outline below as we get ready for the Exam.

1. April 4-8: We will be discussing CH 20 on Thermodynamics. The homework for this chapter will be due on April 8. The Quiz will be given out on Friday, and collected on Monday.

2. April 11-15: We will be going on CH 21 on Electrochemistry. The homework for this chapter will be due on April 15. The Quiz for Chapter 21 will be collected after Spring Break.

3. For a Unit Exam score for these units: I will be taking the average of the three quizzes this quarter, and using that as the grade.

4. Spring Break: Students are to be reviewing from the 5 Steps to a 5 AP Review book I gave out at the beginning of the year.

5. April 25 to 29: we will be reviewing and working on questions from the 5 Steps review book.

6. Morning of May 2: This is test day. I will hold a review session that morning, time to be determined, so that students can get final questions in before they have to take the AP Exam.

7. After May 2, we will work on AP Labs that we did not get finished prior to the exam.

March 30, 2011

Physics: Today we started collecting data for our Energy exchange labs. We are looking to find a way to quantitatively solve for Kinetic, Gravitational, and Dissipated Energy. We will be working on this for the rest of the week.

AP Chemistry: We did the Determination of the Weak Acid Dissociation Constant Lab today. tomorrow we will be doing the CH 18 Quiz, and the CH 18 homework is also due.

Chemistry: We finished the Silver Nitrate and Sodium Chloride Lab. We will be collecting this tomorrow.

Physical Science: The Great Balloon Race has begun! Tomorrow students will finish their racers and race them. We will also writing the Conclusion Essay portion in class on Friday. Please review the handout (posted on this blog last week) for more information on this assignment.

March 29, 2011

Physics: Today we took another quiz on Energy, and then prepared for lab. We will be doing 3 consecutive labs over the rest of this week.

AP Chemistry: We finished material from CH 18. Tomorrow we will be doing the Weak Acid Dissociation Constant Lab, as well as having a morning review session. We will have quiz on CH 18 on Thursday. Also, the Dissociation Constant Lab and the Acid Lab will both be due next Tuesday.

Chemistry: We started a lab today. We will continue it tomorrow.

Physical Science: We finished notes on Newton's Laws and Gravity. We will start the Great Balloon Race tomorrow. Please make sure your student is working on the essays for that activity. See the post from last week which has the hand out for The Great Balloon Race for more information. I also assigned WS#2 for tomorrow.

March 25, 2011

Physics: Today we talked about Working, which is the process of transferring energy into or out of a system. I assigned WS#3 for Monday. Also, I passed back lab books for the Hooke's Law Lab. Corrections to the lab books are also due on Monday.

AP Chemistry: we continued discussing Acids and Bases. The Determination of the Equilibrium Constant Lab will be due next Wednesday, along with the pre-lab write-up for the Finding Acid-Dissociation Constant Lab. The next homework set is due on Thursday of next week, when we have the CH 18 Quiz.

Chemistry: We took a quiz on empirical formulas and chemical equations. WS#3 is due on Monday.

Physical Science: WS#1 is due on Monday.

March 24, 2011

Physics: We took the quiz on Hooke's Law.

AP Chemistry: We started work on Chapter 18, Acid/Base Equilibrium.

Chemistry: Today we looked at solving stoichiometry problems with limiting and excess reactants. Then I assigned WS 3 for Monday. Tomorrow we have a quiz on naming and writing chemical equations. this is a review quiz.

Physical Science: We started talking about Newton's Laws of Motion, and then I assigned WS#1 for Monday.

March 22, 2011

Physics: We discussed WS#2 in class today. Tomorrow we will take a quiz on the Hooke's Law Lab and WS#2.

AP Chemistry: We took a Unit Exam today. Tomorrow will start work on CH 18.

Chemistry: Today we took a quiz on using B-C-A tables to do reaction stoichiometry. tomorrow we will start talking about Limiting and Excess Reactants.

Physical Science: We discussed the broom ball activity from yesterday, and then did a short lab. The post-lab questions for the Finding Little-"g" lab are due tomorrow. I also introduced the Great Balloon Race Activity. See yesterday's post for the handout that the students were given.

March 21, 2011

Mr. Hallam is in his last week with us, so I will be slowly integrating back into the Physical Science courses. Here are the plans for this week.

Physics: We discussed the results of the Hooke's Law Lab today. The conclusion is due tomorrow, along with WS#2.

AP Chemistry: We went over the CH 17 Quiz in preparation for the Unit Exam tomorrow on Chapters 16 and 17. homework for chapter 17 is due tomorrow as well.

Chemistry: We looked at WS#2 results from Friday, and then finished up the Copper/Silver Lab. That is due tomorrow.

Physical Science: We had an activity called Broom Ball today. There was a follow-up assignment given. This is due tomorrow. Also, tomorrow we will introduce the Great Balloon Race competition. The document regarding this activity is posted below.

The Great Balloon Race v2

Physiscal Science 3-18-11

Today we watched a video pertaining to Newton's Third Law.
Assignment: None

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Physical Science 3-17-11

Took simple motion test today.
Assignment: None

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Physical Science 3-16-11

Today we discussed the solutions to worksheet 4 and the review sheet. 

Assignment: Study for exam tomorrow!

 

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

March 17 and 18

As I stated earlier this week, I will be gone from classes the next two days. Mrs. Hoffmann will be in, and Mr. Hallam will still be working with the Physical Science courses.

Here is a list of what is happening over the next two days in my classes.

Physics: thursday students are to work on their lab books. Friday they will have study time in class.

AP Chemistry: Thursday students are to finish work on their Equilibrium Lab, and then turn in their lab books. Friday they are taking the CH 17 Quiz.

Chemistry: Thursday they will be watching a video lecture and then they will be assigned WS 2. It is due on Friday when they will white board homework. Below is a copy of the video lecture I gave on Thursday.

March16, 2011

Physics: Today we began the Hooke's Law lab. Students finished with their data collection. Tomorrow they will work on analyzing that data in class.

AP Chemsitry: We started the Equilibrium Lab today. Students will continue collecting data tomorrow.

Chemistry: We went over WS 1 in class, and then finished collecting data for the Silver/Copper Lab. The calculations are due tomorrow, but the conclusion will get finished next week.

Physical Science 3-15-11

RAFT assignments were collected and volunteers presented several of them to the class.  Then a unit review was handed out and the rest of class time was given to work on it.
Assignment: Review due at the start of class tomorrow.
Test Thursday!

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

March 15, 2011

Physics: Today we went over WS 1 in class. Tomorrow we will be starting the Hooke's Law Lab.

AP Chemistry: We have a study session tomorrow morning, and then in class we will begin the Determination of the Equilibrium Constant.

Chemistry: We began a lab on identifying the correct molar ratio of reactants. Then I took questions on WS 1, and then assigned questions 4-6 on the same WS for tomorrow.

Physical Science 3-14-11

Motion quizzes were handed back and correct answers were discussed.  Also handed back was worksheet 3 Velocity and Acceleration.  This assignment was worth 10 points.  Students who did not do as well on this assignment as they had hoped can turn in corrections for partial credit no later than the end of the day Wednesday. 

Assignment:  "RAFT" assignment.  See hand out for instructions.  The main idea is to use creativity to explain topics from the simple motion unit.  Within the RAFT there should be several examples that demonstrate understanding of the concepts from the motion unit.  Use notes for assistance!

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

March 14, 2011

First I would like you to know that I will be gone on Thursday and Friday. This week is the Annual Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers Convention. Mrs. Hoffman will be in for me on both days. I will post about what classes are doing on Thursday and Friday.

Physics: Today we talked about Energy, and how money can be used as an analogy for Energy. After talking about energy storage methods, we looked at how we can analyze a system using pie charts. I assigned WS 1 for tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We are nearly done with CH 17, and will be so after tomorrow. Students are to complete the pre-lab for Experiment 13: Determination of the Equilibrium Constant for Wednesday's class. We will be having a morning study session on Wednesday morning for CH 17 homework. Also, the CH 17 quiz is on Friday.

Chemistry: We looked at how to use B-C-A tables to solve stoichiometry problems. I then assigned 1-3 on WS 1 for tomorrow.

Physical Science 3-9-11

The worksheet assigned yesterday was collected.  Then students took notes and saw examples regarding types of forces. 
Assignment: Worksheet 4 Forces. Due at the start of class on Monday.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

March 9, 2011

Physics: We took the Unit 6 Exam today. We will be starting on Unit 7 - Energy on Monday.

AP Chemistry: We continued looking at Equilibrium today. We will be collecting the Kinetics of a Reaction Lab on Monday. The CH 17 homework and quiz will be coming up on Friday.

Chemistry: We took the Unit 6 Exam today. The exam went well for most everyone. We will begin Unit 7 on Monday.

Physical Science 3-8-11

Today we discussed the answers to the in-class worksheet from yesterday and then looked at more examples regarding changing acceleration.  Class time was then given to start on todays worksheet.
Assignment: Worksheet 3 Velocity and Acceleration. Due at the start of class tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

March 8, 2011

Physics: Today we reviewed the idea of projectile motion. Tomorrow we will be taking the unit exam.

AP Chemistry: We reviewed the quiz from last week, and also discussed the Kinetics of a Reaction Lab. This lab is due on Monday. We will be having a work session on this lab, Thursday morning. We then began talking about Equilibrium from Chapter 17, 2011.

Chemistry: We reviewed for the unit exam. The unit exam will cover chemical change, Unit 6, and will be tomorrow.

Note: I was not here yesterday, and as such, there was no new work assigned yesterday. Also, in the event of a snow day tomorrow, the above mentioned tests will be held on Monday, March 14. Students may take them Thursday morning, but must have them completed prior to the Winter Carnival activities. If students take this option, they should plan to start their test at around 7 am. Again, that is their choice, I am not requesting that they take the test at that time. Taking the test early Thursday was requested by a few students who did not want there to be a big break between the review and the test.

Physical Science 3-7-11

Today we discussed the 'fan cart' post lab, then took notes on acceleration.
Assignment: Finish the in class velocity and acceleration work sheet if it wasn't finished in class.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Physical Science 3-4-11

Today a previous exam was handed back and as a class we went over the correct answers.  Students were the given class-time to collect the rest of their data from lab and start on their assignment.
Assignment: Graph all three trials from lab (will be one graph with three lines) and complete question #1 found in the note packet under the heading "Fan Cart Lab."  Due at the start of class on Monday.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

March 4, 2011

Physics: We wrapped up the Monkey Shot Lab. Unfortunately, the battery that we were using to make the magnetic field, failed just before students were about to make a successful shot. On Monday we will talk about the lab, the write up of which they should be working on over the weekend. We will also review for the Unit Exam.

AP Chemistry: We too the Chapter 16 Quiz today. Students should begin working on the Kinetics of a Reaction Lab or their take-home quiz.

Chemistry: I assigned the unit review today. The exam will be next Tuesday.

Physical Science 3-3-11 (Late Post)

Sorry for the late post, I forgot to post this last night.  Yesterday students took a quiz at the start of class.  They then began work on their next lab. Most groups were were able to get a good start on the lab activity. 
Assignment for Friday: None.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

March 3, 2011

Physics: Students kept on working on the Monkey Shot Lab Practicum.

AP Chemistry: We finished up the Kinetics of a Reaction Lab. Tomorrow is the Chapter 16 Quiz. homework is also due.

Chemistry: We discussed and whiteboarded questions from yesterday's assignment. There was no new homework for tomorrow.

March 2, 2011

Physical Science: Students attended the Part at the P.A.C. today. As such, one section did not meet, and the other watched an episode of Mythbusters. Reminder though that there is a quiz on distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and reading position-time graphs, for tomorrow.

Physics: Students started work on the Monkey Shot Lab Practicum. This will continue for the rest of the week.

AP Chemistry: We started work on the Kinetics of a Reaction Lab. We will keep working on this tomorrow.

Chemistry: We discussed the role of energy in chemical changes, including how to track the movement of energy through the use of energy bar graphs. I assigned #3-5 of WS #4 for tomorrow.

Physical Science 3-1-11

I small groups, students put solutions to yesterdays assignment on whiteboards.  After discussion with their group members student presented their data to the class.  Assignment: Study for quiz on Thursday.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

March 1, 2011

Physics: Today we took a quiz on Projectile Motion. That was all we had time for today. Tomorrow, we begin the Monkey Shot Lab Practicum.

AP Chemistry: We will be starting the Kinetics of a Reaction Lab tomorrow. Homework and the Chapter 16 Quiz are due on Friday.

Chemistry: We spent the hour going over chemical equations, and identifying reaction types. I assigned the students to go over WS #2, and identify the type of reaction for each problem on the front of that WS. It is due tomorrow.

Physical Science 2-28-11

Today we discussed the answers from the second half of worksheet 1 - motion. Students then took notes on graphing motion and were given a significant amount of class time to work on worksheet 2 - graphing motion.  Assignment: Worksheet 2 - graphing motion due at the start of class tomorrow.  Also note, there will be a quiz on simple motion materials covered thus far on Thursday.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 28, 2011

Physics: Today we went over the problems from the text book that was assigned on Thursday of last week. Tomorrow we will take a quiz on projectiles, and then begin the Monkey Shoot Lab Practicum.

AP Chemistry: We finished discussing material for Chapter 16. The next lab write-up is due on Thursday for the Kinetics of a Reaction Lab. Students may make photocopies of the procedure and Table 1, and tape them into their lab books. All other parts of the usually lab write up are to be hand written as usual. Also, our quiz for Chapter 16 will be on Friday, so the homework is due at that time.

Chemistry: We discussed the observations from the Type of Reaction lab from last week. Students who were gone for State Wrestling have until Wednesday to get their reports done. If they have questions, please have them talk to me. I then assigned the odd problems from WS #3, which is due tomorrow. Besides writing out the chemical equations on WS #3, they are also to try and identify the type of reaction that each problem represents.

Physical Science 2-25-11

Today we examined the problems from the assignment given yesterday.  Then students took notes on average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and changing velocity graphs.  Assignment: the second half of worksheet 1 motion (questions 7-10) due at the start of class on Monday.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 25, 2011

Physics: We took questions on the projectile motion problems assigned yesterday. Final solutions are due on Monday.

AP Chemistry: We are going to wrapping up the Kinetics chapter next Tuesday. For now, students should just be working on homework problems.

Chemistry: We finished the Type of Reactions Lab. The write-up is due on Monday.

Physical Science 2-24-11

Today we finished our whiteboarding discussion, then students took notes related to motion, displacement, speed and velocity.  Assignment: The first page of worksheet  1 motion (questions 1-6).  Please note that there is a typo on questin #2 it should read "Amy runs 2 blocks south, then turns around and runs 3 blocks north."  This assignment is due at the start of class tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

They Might Be Giants - Speed and Velocity w/ Marty Beller

Today in Physical Science we covered the topics of position, distance, displacement, speed, and velocity. This video was shown to emphasize the difference in speed and velocity.

See the post from Mr. Hallam to cover what is assigned for class today.

Feb. 24, 2011

Physics: We discussed some more projectile problems in class today. I assigned then 5 problems from our textbook, page 110 (#34-37, and 47). Students will have questions on the problems, but they should give them a first attempt for class tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We continued to go over material from Chapter 16. The Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression Lab is due tomorrow.

Chemistry: We started on the Types of Reactions Lab. We will continue working on this tomorrow.

Physical Science 2-23-11

In groups, students put answers to yesterday's lab questions onto whiteboards and presented them in front of class. We then discussed the various responses and how the students arrived at those conclusions. Tomorrow we will finish whiteboarding and continue to investigate the principle's seen in Monday's lab further.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 23, 2011

Physics: We continued discussing projectile problems from our last assignment.

AP Chemistry: We began talking about Kinetics, or Chapter 16 from our book. I also passed out the take-home quiz for the next 4 weeks. It is for Chapter 15, and is due March 23.

Chemistry: Today we took a quiz on balancing chemical equations, and then spoke about the upcoming lab.

Physical Science 2-22-11

Today started with a short introduction to basic motion.  The introduction was followed by a lab designed to allow students to start to measure and understand how we interpret motion. All lab data was collected during class time.  Assignment: Post-lab due at the start of class tomorrow.  Requirements for post-lab include a graph with all three data sets and completion of the accompanying questions.  Questions and an example graph can be found in the note packet distributed during class.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 22, 2011

We are now at Midterm for 3rd Quarter, so Commendations and Deficiencies will be sent out later this week. Students with a 93% or higher will receive a commendation and a 77% and lower will receive a deficiency.

Physics: We went over the WS from Friday. I assigned the Challenge Problem section for tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: Today students made corrections to the Quiz from last Friday. tomorrow we start on CH 16, Kinetics. Also, the Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression Lab is due on Friday.

Chemistry: We reviewed WS 2 in class today. Tomorrow we will have a quiz on Balancing Chemical Equations (3 Ways).

Feb. 18, 2011

Physics: We spent the hour working on a new set of projectile problems with WS 3. This is due on Monday.

AP Chemistry: We took the Chapter 13 quiz today. The Chapter 14 take-home quiz is due on Monday.

Chemistry: I assigned another WS dealing with balancing chemical equations. It is due on Monday. We will take a quiz on how to write and balance equations on Tuesday.

Feb. 17, 2011

Physics: We looked over WS 1. Tomorrow students will be assigned their own work, to practice projectile problems for next weeks quiz.

AP Chemistry: We concluded data collection for the "Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression" lab. Tomorrow we will have a quiz on Chapter 13.

Chemistry: Today we reviewed WS 1, on balancing equations. Tomorrow we will work on some different examples.

Physical Science 2-16-11

Students worked on a review sheet that covers all of the material from this unit (electromagnetic waves to mixing light and colors).  Test will be on Friday, we will be discussing the review sheet in class tomorrow.  Assignment: complete entire review sheet for the start of class tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 16, 2011

Physics: Today we looked at how to solve some Projectile Motion problems. Then I assigned WS 2 for tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We began the "Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression" lab. Tomorrow we have a morning help session for Chapter 13, and the "Liquid Chromatography" lab is due tomorrow.

Chemistry:  We discussed the analysis of yesterday's activity. Then we looked at balancing chemical equations without the use of model kits. After doing several examples form the homework for tomorrow, I assigned the rest of WS 2 for homework. It is due tomorrow at the start of the hour.

Physical Science 2-15-11

Today we discussed how the human eye perceives color and also talked about how color blindness can affect people.  We also discussed how we see colors of light and pigment.  Tomorrow we will be starting the chapter review, test will be Friday.  No homework today.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 15, 2011

Physics: We finished our video analysis activity. Tomorrow lab books will be due.

AP Chemistry: We concluded our discussion on Chapter 13. We will begin the "Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression" Lab tomorrow.

Chemsitry: Today we discussed rearranging of compounds in a chemical reaction. In class we did an activity and where pairs of students were given model kits of atoms, and had to build the molecules in a chemical reaction, and then rearrange them to form the products. After doing so students filled in the coefficients of the compounds and drew particle diagrams for the reactions. For homework students are to complete the analysis questions on page 3 of the handout.

Physical Science 2-14-11

Today we performed a virtual dissection of the human eye and discussed its parts.  We also considered several health conditions related to the eye and how those ailments related to what we recently learned about lenses.  Assignment: Draw a cross section of the human eye and label its parts.  Refer to pages 568-569 in textbook if needed.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 14, 2011

There was no post on Friday for my elective courses, as I was at home, sick that day.

Physics: Today we looked over data from the video analysis students did on Friday. We determined that the camera we used was unable to get us good, working data. We have since found a usable camera, that will get us higher quality data. We will continue with this activity tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: we continued working on solutions today. We are going to wrap up this material tomorrow. Since we are taking an extra day, students will start the next lab "Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression" on Wednesday, with the "Liquid Chromatography" due on Thursday. The homework for Chapter 13 and the quiz on that chapter are due on Friday. We will have a morning review session Thursday before school.

Chemistry: Today we looked over particle diagrams that had been due on Friday. We also took some notes on chemical reaction equations today. After which, we finally finished the "Nail Lab" which was due at the end of the hour.

Physical Science 2-11-11

Students put their answers from yesterday's convex lens worksheet on whiteboards and then discussed them with the class.  Next week we will begin a virtual dissection of the the eye.  No assignment for the weekend.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Physical Science 2-10-11

Today we finished drawing ray diagrams for convex lenses.  We then proceeded to construct examples of concave ray diagrams.  Tomorrow we will be white-boarding problems from the assigned worksheet.  Assignmnt: Unit 16B, Light worksheet for lens diagrams - due tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 10, 2011

Physics: Today we video taped the physics cannon for our projectile motion video analysis lab.

AP Chemistry: We continued talking about Solutions.

Chemistry: We worked on the post-lab for the Nail Lab from last week.

Physical Science 2-9-11

Yesterday's convex lens lab was collected for grading.  As a group, the results of the lab were discussed.  Students took notes on drawing ray diagrams for convex lenses.  We will continue looking at more lens diagram examples tomorrow. No homework due for tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 9, 2011

Due to reverse schedule for our half day, only 1 section of Chemistry (5th Hour) met. There was no Physics or AP Chemistry today.

In Chemistry we watched an Episode of Mythbusters since we just finished a unit yesterday. Tomorrow we will discuss the results of the Unit 5 Test, and start in on Unit 6.

Feb. 8, 2011

Physics: Today we discussed how to use Video Analysis on LoggerPro to analyze projectile motion. On Thursday we will start an activity using this.

AP Chemistry: We started work on Chapter 13 today. Please see yesterday's post to look at upcoming dates.

Chemistry: We took the Unit 5 test today.

Physical Science 2-8-11

Students completed a convex light lab today.  The data from this lab will be used to complete the post lab analysis.  Assignment: Post lab is due at the start of class tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Physical Science 2-7-11

Students watched an episode of Myth Busters pertaining to the idea that Archimedes was able to use mirrors to create a solar powered weapon capable of burning Roman ships. The design of this ancient weapon is thought to have focused light into a centralized point capable of producing temperatures high enough to ignite wood.  The effect of numerous flat mirrors mounted at angles that reflect light rays into one centralized point mimics the way light rays interact with concave mirrors. Homework for tomorrow is to bring back signed grade sheets.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 7, 2011

Happy Victory Monday for all you Packer fans out there. Sorry, but I'm a big Packer-Fan, and couldn't resist!

Physics: We did the Wile E. Coyote Activity in class today. Tomorrow we will look it over, and then start in on using LoggerPro for Video Analysis of 2D Motion.

AP Chemistry: We finished up the Liquid Chromatography Lab, and tomorrow we will start on Chapter 13. This chapter is a stand-alone chapter, and will have a quiz only. The homework for Chapter 13 will be due on Thursday of next week.

Getting back to the lab, the Liquid Chromatography Lab will be due on Wednesday of next week, and the write-up for the next lab (Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression) is due next Tuesday.

Chemistry: We reviewed for the Unit 5 Exam, which will be held tomorrow.

Physical Science

Students reviewed, then took a quiz on EM waves and mirrors.  Quizzes have been graded and the class as a whole did quite well! No homework assigned. Have a good weekend!

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 4, 2011

Physics: Today we reviewed U6 WS 1. We will begin working on a new activty on Monday.

AP Chemsitry: We began the Liquid Chromatography Lab. We will be continuing lab on Monday.

Chemistry: We finished collecting data for the Nail Lab, which we will work on after the test. For Monday, the review packet and naming WS assigned for this unit is due.

Feb. 3, 2011

Sorry about forgetting to post this last night, but there was not much to say.

Physics: Students were assigned Unit 6 WS 1 for today's class. Everyone had it done.

Chemistry: We continued work on the Nail Lab and the review assignments for next Tuesday's test.

AP Chemistry: We too the Chapter 12 Exam today.

Physical Science

Students reviewed materials from last week in anticipation of a quiz tomorrow.  Students gave whiteboard presentations about material recently covered. 
Assignment: Study for tomorrow's quiz.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Physical Science

Students learned how to draw various ray diagrams for mirrors.  These ray diagrams are used to predict the path that light will travel after it hits a mirror surface.  Types of images formed by these reflecting rays were also explained.

Assignment: Unit 16B – Light, WS 2 Mirror diagrams

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Feb. 2, 2011

Phyiscs: We did not meet today because of the two hour delay.

AP Chemistry: We did not meet today due to the two hour delay.

Chemistry: We began work on the Nail Lab, which leads into the next unit. Then students were given time to start working on the Unit5 Review. This has two parts: The Review itself, and an Empirical Formula/Naming WS. Both are due on Monday.

Feb. 1, 2011

Physics: Today we took the Unit 5 Exam, and tomorrow we will review kinematics as we are starting a unit on projectile motion.

AP Chemistry: We reviewed for tomorrows Unit Exam on Chapter 12.

Chemistry: We white boarded and discussed WS 2 on empirical formulas. Tomorrow we will begin reviewing for the Unit 5 Exam, while also preparing for a 3 day lab. The lab will be done concurrently with the review, as we need the data to start Unit 6.

Physical Science

Students discussed their answers to yesterday's lab in small groups.  Once they established what they believed to be the correct answers, each group put the answers on a white board.  Groups then presented their findings in front of class.  Tomorrow we will be further exploring the ideas learn from this lab.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Physical Science 1-31-11

Today we explained terms relating to the light and optics and then performed a lab.  The lab was based on the relationship between object distance and image distance for a plane mirror. Students need to have collected a minimum five different data sets.  If they were unable to obtain the five data sets necessary, they should talk to someone from a different group to get additional data sets.  The homework assigned is to have a graph of the lab data completed for the start of class tomorrow.  Instructions are on the bottom of the lab sheet.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Jan. 31, 2011

Physics: Today we reviewed for tomorrow's Unit 5 Exam. There is no new homework.

AP Chemistry: We finished discussing material from Chapter 12. Tomorrow we will review for the Unit Exam on Chapter 12.

Chemistry: We discussed the quiz from Friday, and then covered how to calculate the empirical formula of a molecule. This was a follow-up to a Lab we did last week, which also had us finding the empirical formula in lab, as any chemist would. We also discussed how to take that formula and also identify the correct chemical formula. At the end of class I assigned WS 2, which is due at the beginning of class. Students are to give their best shot at solving each problem for class, when we will white board and discuss all of the problems.

Physical Science 1-28-11

Today we started part two of chapter 16, electromagnetic waves.  Topics covered included creation of electromagnetic waves by a charged particle, the self-perpetuating nature of electromagnetic waves, and types and properties of waves of different frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.  Students were given class time to begin Unit 16A, light worksheet which is due at class time on Monday.

Sincerely,

Dale Hallam
Student Teacher

Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu

Jan. 28, 2011

Physics: We went over WS 4 in class today. On Monday we will wrap up reviewing material from this unit, and take the Unit 5 Test on Tuesday.

AP Chemistry: We continued talking about Intermolecular Forces. See yesterday's post for due dates.

Chemistry: We took a quiz on counting by mass. The Empirical Formula Lab is due on Monday.

Mr. Hallam will post the Physical Science post later.

Jan. 27, 2011

Physics: We spent the hour finishing up WS 4, and then making white boards for tomorrow's discussion. The discussion will last into Monday, and then we will have a Unit Test on Tuesday.

AP Chemistry: We went over the quiz from yesterday, and then began talking about the second part of Chapter 12. Because of the size and content of this chapter, we will be calling Chapter 12 a single unit. As such, we will have a unit exam on Wednesday of next week, which covers both parts of Chapter 12. Homework for Chapter 12 will be due on Wednesday as well. The pre-lab write-up for our next experiment, Liquid Chromatography, is due on Thursday.

Chemistry: We finished collecting data for the Empirical Formula Lab. This is due on Monday. We also discussed some questions about WS 1. I assigned the last of the questions for tomorrow. I will collect WS 1 at the start of class, and then students will be taking a quiz on the material from that assignment.

Physical Science: We took an open-note quiz on Sound and The Ear. Tomorrow we will begin discussing a unit about Light and Color.

Jan. 26, 2011

Physics: Today we went over the homework from yesterday, and then I assigned WS 4, which will act as the review assignment for this units test. Problems need to be finished by 8:30 tomorrow, and we will spend the last part of the hour making white boards for class.

AP Chemistry: We took the Chapter12 quiz on the first part of the chapter. Tomorrow we will begin work on the next part of the chapter.

Chemistry: Today we started the Empirical Formula lab, and then worked on WS#1, 1-5. Only those problems are due for class tomorrow.

Physical Science: Today students were instructed on the parts and functions of the ear. They were assigned a WS on the ear, which is due tomorrow. We will also be taking a quiz on everything from this sound unit. It will be an open note quiz, so please make sure that your student has all of their notes up to date.

After this quiz, Mr. Hallam will be taking over instruction of the 6th hour Physical Science class for the remainder of the quarter. He will be posting a separate blog post each day for both Physical Science classes. If you have any questions or concerns for Mr. Hallam, please e-mail both of us. I can be reached at tschwall@shiocton.k12.wi.us and Mr. Hallam can be reached at halldr24@uwgb.edu.

At the completion of the Light Unit, Mr. Hallam will be instructing both 4th and 6th Hour Physical Science.

Jan. 25, 2011

Physics: Today we went over how to solve Two-Body problems. I assigned the Atwood's Machine problem for class tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We worked on homework for tomorrow. We have a quiz on the first part of Chapter 12 tomorrow.

Chemistry: We began discussions on Dimensional Analysis. This is the process of using ratios to change the units of a measurement, and is used to count particles by mass. There is no assignment for tomorrow, but they will get a worksheet in class tomorrow for homework due on Thursday.

Physical Science: In our sound unit today we talked about musical instruments. There is no assignment to go along with this material, but it will be on our quiz which is on Thursday. Tomorrow we will investigate the parts of the ear, and how sound energy is captured and interpreted in order for us to hear things.

Jan. 24, 2011

One thing that was discussed with most classes today was Engineering Expo 2011. this is an event put on by UW-Madison's College of Engineering every year. If you child is interested in engineering or science/math fields, then have them contact myself or Mr. VanderHeyden for more information.

Here is a link to the site with some stuff to consider:

http://engineeringexpo.wisc.edu/

Physics: Today we got back into the groove of working on Force problems. Each student was assigned 1 problem to work, and share with the class. Tomorrow we will build up to 2-Body force problems.

AP Chemistry: We completed discussion on the first part of Chapter 12. We will work on homework tomorrow. Problems will be due on Wednesday, when we take the quiz.

Chemistry: We discussed the results of our Relative Mass Activity, and introduced the idea of the mole. No homework for tomorrow.

Physical Science: We finished the discussion on sound terms. I then assigned WS 1 for tomorrow.

Jan. 21, 2011

Physics: We discussed the results of our Friction Lab. Final write-ups are due on Monday.

AP Chemistry: We continued our discussion on Intermolecular Forces. We will take a quiz on the first part of this chapter next Wednesday.

Chemistry: We continued working on Relative Mass. The activity worksheet form class is due on Monday.

Physical Science: We wrapped up discussion on the Amplifying Sound Activity. We discussed in small and large groups what observations were made, and hypotheses about them. We then started some lecture notes, but did not get to the WS for today. As such, we will wrap up discussion on sound terminology on Monday, and WS 1 will be passed out at that time.

THE MOLE CONCEPT PART 4 - AVOGADRO'S HYPOTHESIS.avi

This is the video we watched in Chemistry class today.

Jan. 20, 2011

So begins 3rd Quarter, and a whole new schedule. Due to my new class schedule, I will not be able to post the days events until late in the afternoon.

During 3rd Quarter, Dale Hallum from UWGB, will be students teaching with me. He is working on a General Science degree, and will be taking over my Physical Science classes for the next several weeks. Once he begins teaching those courses, Mr. Hallam will be posting the Physical Science lessons each day. If you ever have any questions, please e-mail both of us.

Physics: Today we worked on analyzing data from our Friction Lab. Students needs to get their graphs and line equations written for discussion tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We spent most of the hour going over the practice AP Exam that we did for finals. Then we started work on Chapter 12, Intermolecular Forces.

Chemistry: Today we began Unit 5, which deals with Counting Particles. For homework, students need to fill in #1 on their Unit 5 Note Sheet.

Physical Science: We did an activity that dealt with amplifying of sound. For homework students are to answer both sets of Follow-Up questions. There is a set of 6 questions on the front of their handouts, and 3 on the back side.

Jan. 18, 2011

Today was the first day of final exams. Nothing more to report.

Jan. 17, 2011

Physics: We reviewed for the semester exam.

AP Chemistry: We took part 1 of the AP practice exam. We will take part 2 during finals.

Chemistry: We reviewed for the semester exam.

Physical Science: We had time in class today to work on writing up note sheets for the semester exam.

Jan. 12, 2011

Physics: There was no class today due to Reality Check.

AP Chemistry: There was no class today due to Reality Check.

Chemistry: We took the Unit 4 Exam today, and then students picked up the review material for final exams.

Physical Science: Students were assigned the Unit 15 Waves Review for tomorrow. The test will be held on Friday.

Jan. 11, 2011

Physics: Today we took a quiz, and then continued work on our Friction Lab.

AP Chemistry: We reviewed Chapter's 9 and 10 for the unit exam on Thursday.

Chemistry: Today we went over the Unit 4 Review for the test tomorrow.

Physical Science: Today we completed the Laser Challenge. Tomorrow we will start reviewing for the unit test on Waves.

Final Exams Information

Here is the final exam schedule for my classes.

Tuesday, January 18
5th Hour (8:00 - 9:00) - Physical Science
6th Hour (9:05 - 10:05) - No Class
7th Hour (10:15 - 11:15) - Chemistry
8th Hour (11:20 - 12:20) - Physical Science

Wednesday, January 19
1st Hour (8:00 - 8:58) - Physics
2nd Hour (9:03 - 10:00) - AP Chemistry
3rd Hour (10:10 - 11:08) - Chemistry
4th Hour (11:13 - 12:10) - No Class

*High School students are released at the end of the last final during exams time.

Physics: This will be a comprehensive exam, covering Units 1-4. Students will be allowed a 5 x 3 note card to put kinematic equations on for use during the test.

AP Chemistry: This will be part 2 of a practice AP Exam. The grade for the semester exam will be the mean score of the Unit exams from all of first semester.

Chemistry: This test will be a comprehensive exam, covering Units 1-4 from first semester. The test will be multiple choice, and students will not have any notes or aids (other than a periodic table) to assist them during the test.

Physical Science: This test will cover all of the units from first semester. Students will be given the cover page to the test, on which they might write notes to themselves to help them during the test. The test will be multiple choice, ranging from 70-80 questions (about 10 questions per unit).

Review materials for classes: Students in Physics and AP will not be given a review outline. AP students should look over homework or the "5 Steps to a 5" book they received at the start of the year. Physics students should look over old homework, quizzes, and tests. Physical Science students and Chemistry students will be given outlines of what they should be looking to go over. I hope to have these out tomorrow.

Jan. 10, 2011

Physics: We started work on the Friction Lab today. Tomorrow we will take a quiz on Newton's 2nd Law and Kinematic problems. After the quiz, we will continue work on the lab.

AP Chemistry: We took the Ch 10 Quiz today.

Chemistry: I assigned the Unit 4 Review. This review covers conceptual items front he unit, but does not cover naming of ionic compounds and molecular substances. The naming portion will still be a part of the test.

Physical Science: Today we started work on The Laser Challenge. This lab practicum has students designing a network of mirrors in order to get a laser beam to strike a target at a designated spot. This lab will be scored as a test.

Jan. 7, 2011

Physics: Todaty we went over WS 2 with great success. On Monday we will be starting a lab about frictional forces.

AP Chemistry: Today we reviewed for our Chapter test next week. We will have the chapter test on Monday, and Unit Exam on Thursday.

Chemistry: We took the naming ions quiz today. After wards the students played an ionic naming game to keep fresh for next weeks unit exam.

Physical Science: We finished looking at wave behaviors today. When we finished, I assigned WS 2 for Monday at the start of the hour. Also, I passed back WS 1, and fix and returns are due by the end of the day on Monday.

Jan. 6, 2011

Physics: Today we looked at Force problems that combined our studies of kinematics from earlier in the year. After doing a few problems together in class, I assigned the remaining ones for tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We completed our look at VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry. Tomorrow we will work on homework, and studying for the Quiz on Monday.

Chemistry: today we corrected WS 4, and then students had time to study for tomorrow's quiz.

Physical Science: Today we began a discussion on wave behaviors. We will finish it tomorrow, when I will assign WS 2.

Correction

The link to the PhET website was on a post back in August of 2010. Sorry about that.

Jan. 5, 2011

Physics: We completed looking over WS 1. Tomorrow I will be assigning WS 2 for working on in class.

AP Chemistry: We discussed VSEPR Theory. In looking at the geometries of molecules, I gave each student a set of 5 basic structures to use to help with studying. These are to be returned at the completion of the unit. If parts are lost, students were told they would be held accountable.

We will be having the Chapter 10 Quiz next Monday, and the next Unit Exam on Thursday. Also, the Chapter 11 take-home quiz is due on Monday, January 17.

As for the rest of the Semester in AP, students will be taking a practice AP Exam on Monday and Tuesday of finals. The AP Exam is a two part test: multiple choice, and short answer. I will give one part on Monday, and the other on Tuesday. This practice exam will not count towards their semester grade. Instead, the Semester Exam score will be the mean score of all of the unit exams from this semester.

Chemistry: We white boarded and discussed WS 3, and then I assigned WS 4 for review. This is the final preparation for Friday's quiz on the naming of ionic compounds.

Physical Science: We went to the computer lab today to use a computer simulation to observe some of the behaviors of waves. The PhET website (see my post about cool links from back in September 2010) has lots of neat simulations for students to play with. We used the "Wave on a String" Applet to observe the waves in action.

Jan. 4, 2011

Physics: today we began the hour with taking a quiz based upon the Atwood's Machine Lab we just completed. After that, we began looking at how to find the forces and acceleration of dynamic systems. We will continue this tomorrow.

AP Chemistry: We continued our look at the shapes of molecules.

Chemistry: We spent today furthering our look at ionic compounds, and how we can draw particle diagrams from their empirical formulas. I assigned WS 3, which is due at the start of the hour tomorrow.

Physical Science: Today we began by discussing the results of our Slinky Lab from yesterday. Then we began talking about how compression and transverse waves differ, and the parts that make them up. I then assigned WS 1 for tomorrow.

Jan. 3, 2011

We are now back from vacation, and with that, the end of the semester is quickly approaching. I will give details about final exams at some point next week.

Physics: Today we discussed the results of our Atwood's Lab from last week. Lab books will be due tomorrow, and we will also be taking a short quiz based upon this lab, and the relationships built from Newton's Second Law of Motion.

AP Chemistry: Today we began discussing shapes of molecules, chapter 10. The chapter quiz will be either Friday or Monday.

Chemistry: Today we went over the assignment from before break, naming of ionic compounds. We also played the game "Go Fish for Ions." This is a card game, similar to "Go Fish!" only using cards with cations and anions on them. It helps students learn how to name ionic compounds.

Physical Science: We did an exploratory lab today called The Slinky Lab. In this lab, students used Slinky's to create different kinds of waves, and then make some observations based upon them. This lab is a lead into our study of the basics of waves, their properties, and behaviors.