Welcome to 2nd quarter!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: I start grades over each quarter. We keep graded work in a
classroom file cabinet. An A or B at the first semester is required for
placement in the advanced class of 9th grade biology. During this quarter, I
will individualize procedures for struggling students. For instance, I may
not require a planner check for successful students (as long as they stay
successful), but require it from struggling students.
Week of Monday 11/2/09 through Friday 11/6/09:
Monday 11/2:
Planner Check, Stamp page 27, W-Up: 1. Can a clay boat displace less water
than when it is a clay ball, and still float? 2. Why does a helium balloon
move forward when the car it is in accelerates forward?, Go over packet
pages, file 1st quarter graded papers in classroom file cabinet.
Homework: Due Tue 11/3:
1) Ch 4 packet and vocab
2) Study for Ch 4 Test tomorrow
Tuesday 11/3:
Planner, no stamps, skip W-Up today, Take Ch 4 Tests, Turn in Ch 4 packet and
vocab
Homework: Due Wed 11/3:
Signed SPR
Wednesday 11/4:
Planner, in-basket (due today): signed SPR, W-Up: 1. What physical pressure
did you encounter today? 2. Define pressure scientifically., Receive Ch 5
packet, Make-Up Tests?, Correct tests in class.
Homework: Due Thu 11/5:
1) Read 5.1
2) Start vocab
Thursday 11/5:
Planner, W-Up: (get the drawing in class)1. Which one is stronger, A or B? 2.
Which one is a) a bond? b) an intermolecular force?, Receive Ch 5 Packet,
Read Lab 5A and start it.
Homework:
Due Fri 11/6: 5.1 SR
Due Mon 11/9: vocab #1-9
Friday 11/6:
Planner, Stamp page 5, W-Up: (See yesterday's drawing) 1. Which connection
makes liquid water stick to itself? 2. Which one has to break when gas vapor
forms?, Finish Lab 5A part 1 graph (stamp earned if done before E.O.P.),
Reorganize science notebook
before leaving today, Work on 4.1 and 4.2 CS's
Homework: Due Mon 11/9: vocab #1-9
Week of Monday 11/9 through Friday 11/13:
Monday 11/9:
Planner Check, Stamp vocab #9, Warm-Up: 1. Name as many phase changes as
possible. 2. Draw a diagram of a convection current., 5.1A notes (page 24
front, and page 25 back), If time: work on backlog of note questions,
summaries, and CS's.
Homework: Due Tue 11/10:
Read and Highlight Lab 5B
Tuesday 11/10:
Planner, W-Up: 1. 2. , Notes 5.1B, time to work on note questions, summaries,
and CS's.
Homework: Due Thur 11/12:
Get all caught up on notes questions, summaries, page #'s, NDP, and CS's for
4.1 through 5.2B
ANNOUNCEMENT: Ch 5 Test and Packet due Tue 11/17
Wednesday 11/11: Happy Veteran's Day! A big "Thank you for your service!" to
all our wonderful men and women in the armed forces! Including Coast Guard
and others!
Thursday 11/12:
Planner, W-Up: Copy drawing from board. 1. Which letter(s) represent(s) solid?
2. Which letter represents boiling?, 5.2 Notes, Stamp (if finished) 41.
through 5.2 notes and CS's.
Homework: Due Fri 11/13:
1)Do 5.2 CS and finish notes
2)If time, read 5.2
ANNOUNCEMENT: Ch 5 Test and Packet due Tue 11/17
Friday 11/13:
Planner, W-Up: Heat conduction requires 2 conditions. List them. 2. Which is
the poorest conductor? a) air-filled balloon b) glass of water c) a vacuum d)
copper wire., Cross out Lab 5A part 3, Lab 5A. Any spare time should be used
wisely.
Homework: Due Mon 11/16:
1) 5.2 SR
2) Start Ch 5 Chapter Assessment
Week of 11/16 through 11/20:
Monday 11/17:
Planner, Stamp page 9, W-Up: 1. True or False, Molecules made from long
chains of repeating units are CRYSTALS. 2. What happens when solid A at 60
degrees Celsius is touching solid B at 40 degrees Celsius., 1st period =
demonstrate lab 5B, 3rd period = make "Thankful Hand", Work time to complete
Notes, CS's, vocab, etc.
Homework: Due Tue 11/16:
1) Ch 5 packet
2) Ch 5 vocab
3) Study for tomorrow's test
Tuesday 11/18:
Planner, Skip W-Up (except 1st period), Take Test, Due today: packet, vocab.
Homework: None
Wednesday 11/19:
Planner, W-Up: 1. In addition to mass and ___________, there is a third
fundamental property of matter: electric ______________. 2. Two of these are
charged. Circle them: electron proton neutron, Corrrect Tests Part 1.,
Receive Ch 6 packet
ANNOUNCEMENT: Ch 6 Test will be on Friday after returning from Thanksgiving
Break.
Homework: Due Thu: pages 8-11
Thursday 11/20:
Planner, Stamp Page 9, W-Up: 1. Name the four forces in atoms. 2. Which force
is an "unsolved mystery in science?", Go over any questions concerning most
recent test, Lab 6A
Homework: Due Fri 11/20: Spend 20 minutes on pages 1-7
Homework: Due Tue 12/1: Pages 12-15
ANNOUNCEMENT: Ch 6 Test will be on Friday 12/4 after returning from
Thanksgiving Break. The Ch 6 packet is also due Friday 12/4. Science Notebook
will be due Thursday 12/3. Reminder: working ahead is expected if homework is
not taking the entire 20 minutes each night.
Friday 11/21:
Planner, Stamp page 5, W-Up: 1. what term(s) describes the sum of neutrons
and protons? 2. Draw a diagram of lithium., Go over 5.1 SR, Read 6.1 silently
and start the vocab sheet, Receive stamp on vocab if engaged entire period.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Ch 6 Test will be on Friday 12/4 after returning from
Thanksgiving Break. The Ch 6 packet is also due Friday 12/4. Science Notebook
will be due Thursday 12/3. Reminder: working ahead is expected if homework is
not taking the entire 20 minutes each night.
Homework: Give Thanks (either via speech or action) to your family, friends,
and strangers.
Homework: Due Tue 12/1:
1)Pages 12-15
Thanksgiving Break
Week of 11/30 through 12/4:
Monday 11/30:
Planner, W-Up: 1. When an object has a net charge of zero, it is described as
____________. 2. A nucleus that spontaneously breaks up is called
____________ ., 6.1 Notes, If time: work on CS and homework.
Homework: Due Tue 12/1: Pages 12-15 in packet.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Notebook due Thursday. Ch 6 packet and vocab due Friday. Ch 6
Test is also on Friday.
Tuesday 12/1:
Planner, W-Up: 1. Each element has its own characteristic pattern of colors
called its ____________. Matching: 2.Alpha decay 3. Beta decay 4. Gamma decay
a. pure energy b. high energy electron and proton added to nucleus c. 2
protons and 2 neutrons exit the nucleus., Go over 6.1 SR, Lab 6B.
Homework: Due Wed 12/2:
20 minutes max to Read 6.2 and do vocab. If you have time and want to -
please work ahead. The packet is due Friday.
Wednesday 12/2:
Planner, Warm-Down (due at end of period!): 1. Draw a carbon atom's correct
number of electrons. 2. An isotope of nitrogen has a mass of 18 and an atomic
number of 7 - How many neutrons does it have?, Receive Notebook Checklist,
6.2 Notes.
Homework: Due Thu 12/3: 20 minutes maximum (work ahead if you have time and
desire): Do 6.2 SR, Vocabulary, pages 6,7 and 20,21
Thursday 12/3:
Planner, W-Up: 1. What action causes neutral objects to become charged? 2.
How is the atom of one element (like hydrogen) different form the atom of
another element (like oxygen)?, Due today on counter: Science Notebook (take
out Ch 6 notes, vocab, packet, and W-Ups), Go over 6.2 SR answers, Work on
Packet
Homework: Due Fri 12/4:
Ch 6 Packet
Ch 6 Vocab
Study for Ch 6 Test
Friday 12/4:
Planner, W-Up: 1.The particle found in the nucleus of all atoms is the
_____________. 2. True or False: Electrons with greatest energy are located
farthest from the nucleus., Receive Ch 7 packet (work ahead if you wish),
Take Ch 6 Test (2 parts), Due today: Ch 6 packet, vocab, and this week's W-
Ups.
Homework: None! (Unless you have missing work to do)
Week of 12/7 through 12/11:
Monday 12/7:
Planner Check, W-Up: 1. Name 3 elements you'd like to know more about. 2.
Guess what peiodicity means., Read Lab 7A, Correct Part 1 of Tests, Begin
memorizing first 20 elements (order, spelling, symbols).
ANNOUNCMENT: Ch 7 packet, vocab, test on Friday 12/18. Element tests on
Friday 12/11 and Friday 12/18 - best score of the two element tests will be
recorded.
Homework: Due Tues 12/8:
1) Any late work
2) 6.1 & 6.2 CS's, Q's, Summaries
Tuesday 12/8:
Planner, W-Up: 1.How best do you memorize? 2. What two types of properties
can be found by using the periodic table?, Lab 7A
Homework: Due 12/9:
1) Read 7.1
2) Do Vocab #1-7
Wednesday 12/9:
Planner, Stamp Vocab #7, W-Up: 1. Name 3 groups (aka families, columns). 2.
Name an element
similar to Be., 7.1 Notes, Work on CS
Homework: Due 12/10:
1) 7.1 CS
2) 7.1 SR
Thursay 12/10:
Planner, Stamp 7.1 SR, W-Up: 1. What is 1.66 x 10 to the negative 24th? 2.a.
What element has 2 electrons in the first level and 6 in the second level? b.
What element has 2 electrons in the first level and 1 in the second level?,
Review 20 elements for tomorrow's quiz, Go over 7.1 SR, Work on CS's and
notes and packet, Receive SPR (grades).
Homework: Due Fri 12/11:
1) Signed SPR
2) Study for first 20 element quiz (in order, spelled correctly, with symbol)
Friday 12/11:
Planner, No W-Up, First 2o Element quiz, Lab 7B (Periodic Table Bingo)
Homework: Due Tue 12/15:
1) Read 7.2
2) Do all Vocabulary
Week of 12/14 through 12/18:
Monday 12/14:
Planner, W-Up: Sketch a periodic table and label the areas where you'd find
a) halogens, b) metals, c) nonmetals, and d) elements with 2 electrons in
their outermost levels, Pick a CS and title it on page 35, 7.2 Notes on page
36, Work
on CS
Homework: Due Tue 12/15:
1) Read 7.2
2) Do all Vocabulary
Tuesday 12/15:
ANNOUNCEMENT: Use the freerice.com website to learn the element symbols and
print out your results for extra credit.
Planner, W-Up: The 2nd most abundant element in earth's crust is ___________.
2. Name a substance that contains phosphorus., Finish 7.2 Notes and CS, due
end of period: 7.2 SR.
Homework: None!
Wednesday 12/16:
Planner, W-Up: 1. Name the element with the following electron configuration:
2 in the first, 8 in the second, and 5 in the third energy level. 2.a. What
period is it in? b. What group is it in?, Go over 7.2 SR, Video
worksheet: "Elements Video" part 1.
Homework: Due Thu 12/17:
Ch 7 Chapter Assessment in packet.
Thursday 12/17:
Planner, W-Up(keep and study tonight):1. As atomic # increases, atomic weight
_____________. 2. Most essential to life: a.oxygen b. iron c. sulfur d.
carbon, Video worksheet Part 2.
Homework: Due Fri 12/18:
1) W-Ups
2) Ch 7 Packet
3) Ch 7 vocab
4) study for Ch 7 test
Friday 12/18:
Planner, No W-Up!, Optional: 20 element quiz, Ch 7 Test Parts 1 and 2, Due
today: 1) Ch 7 packet 2) This week's W-Ups.
Homework: Spread good cheer and hope! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Week of 1/4 through 1/9:
Monday 1/4:
Planner, W-Up: 1. What are we now studying? 2. How should you choose your new
seat? Receive Vocab, New Seats, Correct Ch 7 Test Part 1, Start Homework.
Homework: Due Tue 1/5: Ch 8 Vocab #1-6
