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.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, March 25, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, March 21, 2011
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
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
Friday, March 18, 2011
Physiscal Science 3-18-11
Today we watched a video pertaining to Newton's Third Law.
Assignment: None
Assignment: None
Sincerely,
Dale Hallam
Student Teacher
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
halldr24@uwgb.edu
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Physical Science 3-17-11
Took simple motion test today.
Assignment: None
Assignment: None
Sincerely,
Dale Hallam
Student Teacher
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
halldr24@uwgb.edu
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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!
Assignment: Review due at the start of class tomorrow.
Test Thursday!
Sincerely,
Dale Hallam
Student Teacher
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
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.
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.
Monday, March 14, 2011
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!
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
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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.
Assignment: Worksheet 4 Forces. Due at the start of class on Monday.
Sincerely,
Dale Hallam
Student Teacher
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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.
Assignment: Worksheet 3 Velocity and Acceleration. Due at the start of class tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Dale Hallam
Student Teacher
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
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.
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.
Monday, March 7, 2011
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.
Assignment: Finish the in class velocity and acceleration work sheet if it wasn't finished in class.
Sincerely,
Dale Hallam
Student Teacher
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
halldr24@uwgb.edu
Friday, March 4, 2011
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.
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
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
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.
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.
Assignment for Friday: None.
Sincerely,
Dale Hallam
Student Teacher
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
halldr24@uwgb.edu
Thursday, March 3, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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
Student Teacher
Shiocton Schools
halldr24@uwgb.edu
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.
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.
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