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.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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.
Physical Science: Today was Day 5 of the Rocket Project. Please make sure students are filling out their journals daily.
Monday, May 23, 2011
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.
Chemistry: We learned how to use the colorimeter. Wednesday we will look over the data collected and figure out what it all means.
Friday, May 20, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, May 16, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, May 9, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, May 6, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, May 2, 2011
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.
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.
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