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.
