HONORS CHEMISTRY TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS
BEGINNING 8-12-09
*** Table of Contents ***
Below you will see:
1) The current week's topics and assignments
2) Any other important school information
3) Past topics & assignments (posted at the bottom of the page)
NOTES: My school phone extension is 4027
The web address for Siemens Competition info is...
http://www.collegeboard.com/siemens/?CampaignID=4566
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*** 1. CURRENT LESSON PLANS ***
FIRST SEMESTER 2009-2010
Second Quarter
- - - - - - Week 15 Ch 2: Atomic Structure (Flame Test); Order glass tubing!
MONDAY, Nov 13, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Peruse Ch 10 Exam
3. Prep for glass bending
**assn = Glass ornament design
TUESDAY, Nov 24
MM = What is the most important thing to remember about bending glass?
1. Glass bending ⇒ put on the Chemis-tree
WEDNESDAY, Nov 25 - FRIDAY, Nov 27
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
- - - - - - Week 16 Ch 2: Atomic Structure (Flame Test)
MONDAY, Nov 30-, 2009
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MONDAY, Dec 7, 2009
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MONDAY, Dec 14, 2009
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*** 2. List of Chemistry Core Labs ***
1. Density: Thickness of Al Foil (Done 09/29/09)
2. Comparing Chemical and Physical Changes (10/29/09)
3. Separating of Mixtures (10/26/09)
4. Milk Kaleidoscope (Done 08/20/09)
5. Accuracy & Precision (10/09/09)
6. Flame Test ()
7. Periodic Relationships - Nuts and Bolts ()
8. Research Project (Jan 2010)
9. Ch 12 Understanding the Mole w/ Beans ()
10. Ch 09 Composition of Hydrates ()
-- also do VSEPR Activity ()
11. Electrolysis of Water ()
12. Ch 6 Types of Chemical Reactions ()
13. Ch 12 S'more Stoichiometry ()
14. Ch 10 Heating & Cooling Curves (11/06/09)
15. Ch 11 Molar Volume of a Gas ()
16. Ch 14 Acid-Base Titration ()
List of Glencoe Chemistry Chapters
1. Chemistry: The Science of Matter (includes several lab techniques)
10. Kinetic Theory - physical states
-- 20. Calorimetry
**Unit on Measuring & Metrics
2. Basic Atomic Structure
3. Intro to the Periodic Table
7. More about the Atom & the Periodic Table
8. Periodic Properties & Trends
4. Formation of Compounds
9. Chemical Bonding - VSEPR
5. Types of Compounds - Ionic & Molecular
(naming and writing formulas)
6. Chemical Reactions & Equations
(balancing & types of reactions)
12. The Mole!
11. Gases
13. Solutions
14. Acids & Bases
State Mandated - HIV/AIDS
My links...
http://www.teach-nology.com - has 28,000 free lesson plans
http://www.teachersdomain.org/ - many video clips that can be streamed
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*** 3. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ***
NOTE TO PARENTS:
Be sure to check http://www.bps-ok.org/ for school information.
HOW TO ACCESS EBSCO (database):
1. http://www.odl.state.ok.us/prairie/index.htm
2. From the left-hand column, click on "EBSCO Host"
3. User ID = "Bartlesville"
4. Password = "student"
On the home page, you have two main choices...
A. "EBSCO Host"
5. Beside the 2nd Ebsco Host icon, click on "School Libraries"
6. For magazine articles (you can look for books),
check the boxes next to...
"MAS Ultra - School Edition"
"Academic Search Elite"
"MasterFILE Premier"
7. At the bottom of the list, click on "continue"
8. **Be certain to check the "Full Text" box
9. When you find articles, you may e-mail, save, export, or add to a folder; it is probably best to email them to yourself.
B. The 2nd choice is to to to the "Student Research Center"
5. Beside the icon, click on the words "Student Research Center"
6. From this page, you can search by topic
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*** 4. PAST TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS ***
FIRST SEMESTER 2009-2010: Second Quarter
Last Week...
- - - - - - Week 14
MONDAY, Nov 16, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Check 10.2 A.G. & Cornell notes (compare with mine)
3. Check heat problems: p.724:#6, p.739:#15,
p.740:#30 & p.836:#4,8
**assn = Sci Fair forms!
TUESDAY, Nov 17
MM = What do calories, a unit of heat energy, have to do with food?
1. Science Fair forms due today!
2. Check Pecan prelab
3. Find heat contained in pecans
**assn = Pecan Lab report
WEDNESDAY, Nov 18
MM = Offer an explanation for the difference you see in the behavior of the two test tubes.
1. Check Pecan Lab report
2. See Solubility of Salt Water Demo
3. Do Skittles Mini Lab ⇒ relate to Kinetic Theory & Brownian Motion
**assn = Mini Lab Report
THURSDAY, Nov 19
MM = Why do candy colors not automatically mix well in water?
1. Check Skittles Mini Lab report
2. Turn in Heating & Cooling Curve Lab, Pecan Lab &
Skittles Lab reports
3. Review for exam
FRIDAY, Nov 20 - BRUIN CREW (5th time at Hoover)
MM = prep for exam; turn in MMs
1. Ch 10 & 20 EXAM
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Previous Weeks...
- - - - - - -Pre-Week
WEDNESDAY, Aug 12 - Observe
MM = What are the 6 basic (one-word) questions?
1. Discuss MM
2. Who did not get a Head Start packet?
3. Compile list of things all scientists do
4. Define observation; observe an object as a class
- also define qualitative and quantitative
direct and indirect
extensive and intensive
5. Individually write as many obs as possible about a candle; discuss
6. Note - Math quiz is Friday
THURSDAY, Aug 13 - Infer
MM = It is raining & Sue came to class wearing a wet raincoat. Write one obs & one inf about this.
1. Review yesterdays activity about observations
- define obs; qual & quant; direct & indirect; ext & int
2. Define inference
3. Styrofoam Cup activity
FRIDAY, Aug 14 - Define the problem
MM = What was learned from the cup activity? Abe needs to fix it right now! What should he do?
1. Discuss MM - how do scientists define problems?
2. Identify the problem for two experiments (ws)
3. Define hypothesis; discuss how to state one
- form & test a hypo. about how you are seated
4. MATH QUIZ - not for a grade! (20 minutes)
**assn = write the probable hypothesis for the two experiments on the worksheet
- - - - - - Week 1
MONDAY, Aug 17, 2009 - Get Acquainted
MM = Copy the work for the week into your Agenda
1. Get 1st qtr seating assns
2. Fill out info cards
3. "Who Are You?" survey - find your learning style
4. Receive and peruse Chemistry Info Sheets
TUESDAY, Aug 18
MM = What is the purpose of the Snickers problem? (answer at the end of class)
1. Receive Math Quiz scores
2. Collect homework worksheets; review hypotheses
3. Some receive Snickers -> form a hypothesis
4. View Milk Kaleidoscope demo - as a class, list as many hypotheses as possible
5. Discuss how to design an experiment
**assn = think about how to test a milk hypo.
WEDNESDAY, Aug 19 - Design an experiment
MM = How could you determine is pizza is the favorite cafeteria item?
1. Receive lab groups
- choose a milk hypothesis from yesterday
- decide on lab procedure
2. Get approval to perform procedure
THURSDAY, Aug 20 - BACK TO SCHOOL at 6 p.m. (EC!)
MM = List things to remember when conducting an exp.
1. Perform approved milk kaleidoscope experiment
- collect data
- make a neat, accurate data table
2. Complete lab sheet and questions
FRIDAY, Aug 21 - Analyze data
MM = Copy data table from the board (about pizza preference) & explain what it tells you.
1. Complete G&A orders
2. Discuss Milk Kaleidoscope results; turn in
3. Dancing Raisins demo - record data together
**assn = analyze the data
- - - - - - Week 2
MONDAY, Aug 24, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Discuss Dancing Raisins analysis & conclusion
- test with raw spaghetti
- turn in raisins conclusions
- eepybird videos (x2)
- Myth Busters video --> how do they design their experiments?
**assn = Mystery of the Two Labs ws
TUESDAY, Aug 25
MM = What is the scientific method?
1. Is it important to publish sci results
- turn in Mystery of 2 Labs ws
2. Receive "Rules for Graphing"
3. The Importance of Sampling
- Begin M&M Sampling Act.; construct graphs (complete up to class data)
**assn = preview research competition choices online
WEDNESDAY, Aug 26
MM = (List 3 positive reasons to do a sci project)
No MM since we were in the computer lab
1. Meet in computer lab
2. Look up & discuss varying competition choices
- Fill in chart describing each
**assn = Review a winning project from ONE competition; due Monday
Competition & partners due Sept 4
THURSDAY, Aug 27
MM = What is your definition of chemistry?
1. Finish the Myth Busters videos
2. Compile M&M class data; discuss math involved in class graph and predicting
3. Periodic Table Activity
4. Sketch! (2 minutes)
FRIDAY, Aug 28
MM = What is the stereotypical view of chemists? Where do you think it originated?
1. Check M&M predictions against sample package
2. Look at chemist sketches and display them
3. Watch "People Who Took Chem" - 16 min
- make a list of jobs shown
**assn = complete M&M graphs and questions bring text and project review!
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MONDAY, Aug 31, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Turn in winning project review & People Who Took Chem notes
3. Discuss the importance of sample size - Turn in M&M graphs
4. See 10 questions that chem can answer
5. Discuss critical reading and preview text - Mark 1.1a PLCC & A.G.
**assn = Competition and partners due Friday!
TUESDAY, Sept 1
MM = Why is critical reading important?
1. Anticipation Guide 1.1a
- read for evidence
- compare and come to consensus
WEDNESDAY, Sept 2
MM = Explain how a photograph is a model of you.
1. Sketch a drop of water
2. Identify examples of substances and mixtures
3. Begin discussion of significant figures...WHY?
THURSDAY, Sept 3
MM = How many students in this class are the same age?
1. Why are sig figs needed? What do they indicate?
2. Receive Sig Fig Practice note sheet (w/ US map)
3. Identify the number of sig figs in numerals
**assn = research choice & partners!
FRIDAY, Sept 4
MM = Give an example of a time that an exact measurement would be important
1. Turn in competition & partner choice
2. Discuss MM, exactness, accuracy and precision
3. Learn to calculate using sig figs
4. Receive lab tech sheets
- review use of grad cylinders & pipettes
**assn = Do Sig Fig problems ws
- - - - - - Week 4
MONDAY, Sept 7, 2009: **LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL**
TUESDAY, Sept 8
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Review % error; sig figs, accuracy & precision
3. Check some of sig fig problems - re-work for tomorrow if needed
4. Learn to use mechanical balance - fill in Lab Tech notes about balances
**assn = Sci investigation topic & expert list due next Monday
(include credentials & contact info)
WEDNESDAY, Sept 9
MM = Differentiate between mass and weight.
1. Complete checking of sig fig ws
2. Measuring Mass Activity (on mechanical balance)
- mass a coin, salt, & water
- KEEP THE SAMPLES!
3. Learn to use electronic balances
4. Remeasure samples on the electronic balance - calculate % deviation
**assn = Answer activity questions
THURSDAY, Sept 10
MM = What is the sensitivity of our balances? What does that mean about our measurements?
1. Receive goggles and aprons; assemble
2. Check out lab drawers
3. Return all graded papers
**assn = Element Quiz next Thursday
FRIDAY, Sept 11
MM = My car says that I am getting 23.4 mpg, have 8 gallons of fuel left & can expect 196 more miles on this tank of gas. Explain why I do NOT need to have the car computer fixed.
1. Check and turn in Measuring Mass & Volume activity
2. Do 1.1a Cornell Notes together
3. Revisit 1.1a PLCC - any questions?
**assn = Sci investigation topic & expert list due
Monday; Bonus - Make fudge! (due 9-17)
- - - - - - Week 5
MONDAY, Sept 14, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Turn in independent inv topic & expert list
- include experts' credentials and contact info
3. Complete 1.1a Cornell notes
4. Mark 1.1b PLCC & A.G.
5. Preview p. 19-33
**assn = find evidence
TUESDAY, Sept 15
MM = Defend or rebut: Your body is a magnificent chemical factory.
1. Demo 1: 50 mL + 50 mL
- record on A.G.
2. Demo 2: Colloids & suspensions
**assn = Investigations research due 9-24; 5 sources
WEDNESDAY, Sept 16
MM = How did 50 mL + 50 mL = 96 mL?
1. Demo 3; Cu to Au (coins)
- record on A.G.
2. Discuss 1.1b evidence & come to consensus
**assn = 1.1b Cornell notes (for Monday)
THURSDAY, Sept 17
MM = Is changing a penny to brass a chemical or physical change?
1. Turn in fudge for E.C.
2. Demo 4: Paper Chromatography (record on A.G.)
3. Element Quiz - 15 minutes
FRIDAY, Sept 18 - Bruin Crew Assembly
MM = What is the Tyndall Effect?
1. Bubble PLAN Test info
- - - - - - Week 6
MONDAY, Sept 21, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Compare Cornell notes 1.1b
- copy classification chart
3. Revisit 1.1b PLCC
4. Mark 1.2 PLCC & A.G.; discuss
TUESDAY, Sept 22
MM = List 3 homogeneous & 3 heterogeneous mixtures.
1. Demo 1: Acid on sugar
2. Preview p. 34-44
3. Stump the Teacher, p. 37-37 and 40-43
**assn = 1.2 evidence; lab tech review; and
Demo 1 summary on A.G.
WEDNESDAY, Sept 23 - PLAN TEST
THURSDAY, Sept 24
MM = What is the difference between intermural and intramural basketball?
1. Turn in Library Research from 5+ sources
2. Check lab tech review & demo 1 summary
3. Trade & okay evidence; come to consensus
4. Demo 2: Burning Water
5. Revisit principle behind the Dancing Raisins
**assn = Plan foil boat
FRIDAY, Sept 25
MM = How could you test to see which student in class is the densest?
1. Challenge 1: Foil Boats-4 min to plan; 3 to build
2. How to use a CRC (look up metal densities)
**assn = Challenge 1 summary
Procedure to find thickness of Al foil
Investigation proposal due Oct 8
- - - - - - Week 7
MONDAY, Sept 28, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Challenge 2: Identify an Unknown Metal
**assn = 1.2 Cornell notes (for W)
TUESDAY, Sept 29
MM = If D = m/V, why is the density of 1 cm3 Al the same as the density of 1 m3 Al?
1. Find the thickness of Al foil (keep the piece!)
2. Ck thickness w/ calipers; calculate % error
**assn = Preliminary investigation proposals (due Oct 8)
WEDNESDAY, Sept 30 - EXAM 1
MM = Calculate the % error for a lab group who found the density of Zn from a mass of 10.15 g and volume of 1.45 mL.(7.00 compared to 7.14 -> 2.0%)
1. Compare Cornell notes
2. Review for exam (Jeopardy)
3. Receive preliminary proposal worksheet
THURSDAY, Oct 1
MM = Prepare for exam (pencils, etc).
1. Get into testing mode
2. Fill out Scantrons
3. EXAM 1
FRIDAY, Oct 2 - BRUIN CREW (meet for 1st time)
MM = What is a chemist's 3 most important tools?
1. Do Test 1 Corrections
2. Peruse Exam 1
- - - - - - Week 8 HOMECOMING!!
MONDAY, Oct 5, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Begin to copy journal directions into lab logs
**assn = receive notebook check list (due Wed)
TUESDAY, Oct 6
MM = Why was fire such an important discovery for man?
1. Receive lab eq sheets
2. Complete copying journal directions into logs
3. Fill in Lab Tech notes about Bunsen burners
**assn = Accuracy vs Precision prep (text lab)
WEDNESDAY, Oct 7
MM = What lab equipment is needed for fire?
1. Check 1st quarter notebooks; turn in
2. Learn to light a burner
THURSDAY, Oct 8
MM = Summarize the steps for lighting a burner.
1. Turn in scientific investigation proposals
2. Practice lighting burners
3. Lab safety (go over safety sheets)
4. Work on prelab
FRIDAY, Oct 9 - **1st QTR GRADES DUE**
MM = Differentiate accuracy from precision.
1. Accuracy vs Precision Lab (Lab #5)
**assn = lab questions
- - - - - - Week 9
MONDAY, Oct 12, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Read p.785 - 787
- write and answer 787: #1-2
2. Read p.789 - 796 (review); write & answer #3-7
3. Read p.797 - 799; write & answer 799: #8-9
4. Read p. 799 - 800; write & answer 801: 10-11
TUESDAY, Oct 13
MM = How do you convert miles to feet and inches to ft
1. Read p. 801 - 802 (NOT the sample problems!)
- set up and solve 803: #12 (a-h)
2. Receive and read "Steps for Doing D.A."
- do problems #1-8 on the back
WEDNESDAY, Oct 14 - FRIDAY, Oct 16 = FALL BREAK
- - - - - - Week 10 Second Quarter Begins!
MONDAY, Oct 19, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. New seats
3. Check "Steps for Doing D.A." problems 1-8
**assn = sign up for 10 min investigation conference
TUESDAY, Oct 20
MM = What do you call 2000 lb of chinese soup?
How much time lapses between slipping on a banana peel and hitting the floor?
1. Check problems from p. 787-801: #1-11
2. Check Accuracy vs Precision lab report
WEDNESDAY, Oct 21
MM = How many oz in 3.2 gallons? How many mL in 3.2 L?
1. Turn in lab report
2. Meaningful Metric Demos --> Fill in Metric Demo ws
**assn = learn metric prefixes; do Metric Conv. ws
THURSDAY, Oct 22 (Faculty Meeting)
MM = If 1 cm 3 Al has a density of 2.702 g/cm3, what is the density of 1 m3 in kg/m3?
1. Check Metric Conversions
2. More D.A. practice (try kip problem)
FRIDAY, Oct 23 - BRUIN CREW (walk to Hoover)
MM = Prep for exam
1. Scientific Measurement Exam (50 questions)
- - - - - - Week 11
MONDAY, Oct 26, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Peruse (of finish) exam
3. Devise procedure for Separation Lab
4. How to use a Büchner funnel
5. Write devised lab procedure in lab journal
**assn = Complete procedure
TUESDAY, Oct 27
MM = Who can list the most separation methods?
1. Begin Separation Lab (Lab #3)
WEDNESDAY, Oct 28
MM = As you eat food, what physical changes take place in your mouth?
1. Complete Separation Lab
2. Turn in results; compare
3. Begin Chem vs Phys Changes prelab
**assn = complete lab report
THURSDAY, Oct 29
MM = As you eat food, what chemical changes take place in your mouth?
1. Chemical vs. Physical Changes lab
**assn = complete post lab
FRIDAY, Oct 30 - BRUIN CREW (1st time at Hoover)
MM = What is a MAJOR difference between chemical and physical changes
1. Check Separation lab report
2. Check Chem vs. Physical changes lab report
- - - - - - Week 12 Begin Ch 10
MONDAY, Nov 2, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. 3rd - Check Chem vs. Physical Changes Lab
3. 10.1 AG: Mark, discuss, preview, find evidence
4. Come to consensus on 10.1 AG
**assn = 10.1 Cornell notes
TUESDAY, Nov 3
MM = Why is CO2 gas at room temp, but H2O is liquid?
1. Discuss & check 10.1 Cornell notes
2. Illustration A: Marble Modelensity
3. Illustration B: Defying Density
**assn = Heating and Cooling prelab
WEDNESDAY, Nov 4
MM = (after demo) What makes the can crush?
1. Demo: Can Crush
- see www.delta.edu/slime/cancrush.html
2. Mini Lab: Molecular Races (p.343)
**assn = Answer mini-lab questions
THURSDAY, Nov 5 - BHS Sci Dept meeting, 3:30 p.m.
MM = Why did the "smoke" ring form in the mini lab?
1. Check Heating & Cooling prelab
2. Quick Demo: Diffusion in a Solution
3. Quick Demo: Which Evap 1st?; what affects evap?
FRIDAY, Nov 6 - BRUIN CREW
MM = None today...begin lab immediately!
1. Begin Heating & Cooling Curves Lab - Part I
- - - - - - Week 13
MONDAY, Nov 9, 2009
MM = Copy week's work into Agenda
1. Revisit Snickers problem
2. Complete Heating & Cooling Lab; Part II
3. Evaporation Demos ⇒ Which evaporates fastest?
What affects evap?
**assn = Lab Report (with graphs)
TUESDAY, Nov 10
MM = If you add heat to water, what happens?
1. Check Lab Report
2. Copy heat symbols, values, & calculations
3. Preview heat problems - sample on TN, p. 720 & 724
**assn = Science Fair approval forms due next Tu, 11-17
WEDNESDAY, Nov 11 - SUB (NABT in Denver)
MM = Illustrate the difference between evaporation and boiling.
1. Mark 10.2 A.G. ⇒ find evidence
2. Do 10.2 Cornell notes - include all PLCC terms
3. Receive Pecan prelab
THURSDAY, Nov 12 - SUB (NABT in Denver)
MM = Explain why liquids cool as they evaporate.
1. Heat problems from text: p.724:#6, p.739:#15,
p.740:#30 & p.836:#4,8
2. If time allows, continue the Pecan prelab
FRIDAY, Nov 13 - NO BRUIN CREW
- SUB (NABT); PROGRESS GRADES DUE
MM = Why does it take longer to boil and egg on Pike's Peak
than it does in B'ville
1. Illustrate an analogy showing the relationship of solid molecules
to liquid molecules to gas molecules.
2. Complete the Pecan prelab (& anything else from this week)
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