Today we started a series of demonstrations to help you see that matter is made of particles.
Here is the worksheet for the activity. If you missed class today, you can copy someone's notes.
HW: none
Wednesday 9/30
Journal:
Today we started a series of demonstrations to help you see that matter is made of particles.
Here is the worksheet for the activity. If you missed class today, you can copy someone's notes.
HW: none
Today we started a series of demonstrations to help you see that matter is made of particles.
Here is the worksheet for the activity. If you missed class today, you can copy someone's notes.
HW: none
Tuesday 9/29
Journal:
Today we reviewed the strengths and limitations of our model of the atom and came up with a chart for our notes like this (copy this into your notes if you weren't here):
STRENGTHS (THINGS THAT ARE ACCURATE):
LIMITATIONS (INACCURACIES)
Then we played a game outside making "human atoms" and identifying the correct number and location of the subatomic particles of various elements (no makeup necessary for this).
HW: none
- Make a simple drawing of a Boron (B) atom.
- What limitations or flaws are there to this type of model?
Today we reviewed the strengths and limitations of our model of the atom and came up with a chart for our notes like this (copy this into your notes if you weren't here):
STRENGTHS (THINGS THAT ARE ACCURATE):
- shows charges
- shows energy levels of e-
- shows protons, electrons, and neutrons and relative locations of each
LIMITATIONS (INACCURACIES)
- size and scale of atom not appropriately shown
- e-s aren't moving
Then we played a game outside making "human atoms" and identifying the correct number and location of the subatomic particles of various elements (no makeup necessary for this).
HW: none
Monday 9/28
Journal:
- What “subatomic particles” are atoms made of? What are the charges of each? Where in the atom are each of the subatomic particles found?
- How do we know atoms exist if we cannot see them?
Today we handed in the Atom or Molecule?/Making Molecules assignment, then took notes and practiced making models of atoms. Please get the notes from a classmate and the assignment from me.
HW: none
Friday 9/25
Journal:
We watched this video clip and took notes for the journal today.
Today we finished the atom/molecule notes (use this PowerPoint, this notes outline, this worksheet, and the periodic table).
Then we went over the assignment I assigned on Wednesday (Atom or Molecule? and Making Molecules) and assigned part C of Atom or Molecule? as homework.
HW: Part C of Atom or Molecule?
We watched this video clip and took notes for the journal today.
Today we finished the atom/molecule notes (use this PowerPoint, this notes outline, this worksheet, and the periodic table).
Then we went over the assignment I assigned on Wednesday (Atom or Molecule? and Making Molecules) and assigned part C of Atom or Molecule? as homework.
HW: Part C of Atom or Molecule?
Thursday 9/24
Journal:
What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?
I handed out midterm progress reports today to be signed. It is 15 extra credit points if you bring it back by next Tuesday 9/29.
We then finished the notes from yesterday using this PowerPoint, and this notes outline (also download pg 2).
HW: none
What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?
I handed out midterm progress reports today to be signed. It is 15 extra credit points if you bring it back by next Tuesday 9/29.
We then finished the notes from yesterday using this PowerPoint, and this notes outline (also download pg 2).
HW: none
Wednesday 9/23
Journal: What is the atomic number of Iron? Chemical symbol? How many protons and electrons?
Today we did these two worksheets: Atom or Molecule? and Making Molecules.
Whatever you didn't finish is homework.
HW: anything left on worksheets
Today we did these two worksheets: Atom or Molecule? and Making Molecules.
Whatever you didn't finish is homework.
HW: anything left on worksheets
Tuesday 9/22
Journal:
Use 4 of the 5 journal minutes to study your vocab words. In the last minute, write about one of the words. Did you know it before this class? What do you know about it? Can you identify any Latin roots? How can you remember what it means?
We went over the article "Democritus' Idea of an Atom" and the Pre-/Post-Reading activity that accompanied it, then turned it in.
We then started notes about matter. You will need this powerpoint, this notes outline plus side 2 of the outline, and this periodic table to complete the notes. We only got about halfway through; we will finish tomorrow.
HW: none
Monday 9/21
Journal:
Tell how they’re different and how they’re related.
I gave you the class today to define vocabulary for the "All About Matter" unit. Write all words and definitions on the "magic weave" we made in class Thursday. Come see me if you need one. The words to define are on the new I can statements.
HW: Read the article "Democritus' Idea of an Atom" (that's it, don't do the review or anything else, just read it),
Write a paragraph explaining what you know about:
- matter
- atoms
- molecules
Tell how they’re different and how they’re related.
I gave you the class today to define vocabulary for the "All About Matter" unit. Write all words and definitions on the "magic weave" we made in class Thursday. Come see me if you need one. The words to define are on the new I can statements.
HW: Read the article "Democritus' Idea of an Atom" (that's it, don't do the review or anything else, just read it),
Thursday 9/17
Journal:
Can you divide a kiss forever? Explain.
I gave you time at the beginning of class to teach each of the objectives from the "What is Science" unit to a partner, then get them initialed for extra credit. I collected anyone's that was finished.
We then made a "magic weave" foldable for your new vocabulary, then started defining the key words on your new I can statements using the magic weave. We will finish that on Monday.
HW: none
Can you divide a kiss forever? Explain.
I gave you time at the beginning of class to teach each of the objectives from the "What is Science" unit to a partner, then get them initialed for extra credit. I collected anyone's that was finished.
We then made a "magic weave" foldable for your new vocabulary, then started defining the key words on your new I can statements using the magic weave. We will finish that on Monday.
HW: none
Wednesday 9/16
Journal:
What is an atom? What is a molecule? How are they similar?
Today we did an activity called "Dividing a Kiss." Basically you just try to cut Hershey's kisses into the smallest pieces possible with a plastic knife. This is the write-up for it.
HW: none
What is an atom? What is a molecule? How are they similar?
Today we did an activity called "Dividing a Kiss." Basically you just try to cut Hershey's kisses into the smallest pieces possible with a plastic knife. This is the write-up for it.
HW: none
Tuesday 9/15
Journal:
No journal today. We took the last day of data.
The rest of class was given to finish the mastery quiz (analysis and conclusion).
I also collected your safety contract and metric system practice today.
HW: anything left on the mastery quiz
No journal today. We took the last day of data.
The rest of class was given to finish the mastery quiz (analysis and conclusion).
I also collected your safety contract and metric system practice today.
HW: anything left on the mastery quiz
Monday 9/14
Journal:
No journal today; we just took data for the quiz (Day 2). Get data from your lab partner if you weren't here today.
We finished the lab safety posters based on the rules on the lab safety contract, then worked on a metric system practice worksheet as a review of the metric system.
HW: Have lab safety contract signed and returned AND finish the metric system practice worksheet if not finished in class.
No journal today; we just took data for the quiz (Day 2). Get data from your lab partner if you weren't here today.
We finished the lab safety posters based on the rules on the lab safety contract, then worked on a metric system practice worksheet as a review of the metric system.
HW: Have lab safety contract signed and returned AND finish the metric system practice worksheet if not finished in class.
Friday 9/11
Journal:
No journal today; we just took data for the seed lab/quiz.
We reviewed the rules on the lab safety contract, then spent the remainder of class designing a poster that illustrates one of the rules. If you weren't in class, download a contract then come see me for materials for a poster.
HW: Get safety contract signed by parents and bring back Tues. 9/15/15
No journal today; we just took data for the seed lab/quiz.
We reviewed the rules on the lab safety contract, then spent the remainder of class designing a poster that illustrates one of the rules. If you weren't in class, download a contract then come see me for materials for a poster.
HW: Get safety contract signed by parents and bring back Tues. 9/15/15
Thursday 9/10
Journal:
No journal question today. I just had you get lab equipment and get started on the experiment.
Today we did the experiment portion of your quiz. If you missed class, you will need to find a group to work with tomorrow and use their experiment to take data.
As a class, we will be finishing the entire quiz on Monday after you take your last set of data.
HW: none
No journal question today. I just had you get lab equipment and get started on the experiment.
Today we did the experiment portion of your quiz. If you missed class, you will need to find a group to work with tomorrow and use their experiment to take data.
As a class, we will be finishing the entire quiz on Monday after you take your last set of data.
HW: none
Wednesday 9/9/15
Journal:
How might you test this hypothesis?
If you drop different objects, they will fall at the same rate.
Today we went over the mastery quiz which is an experiment you will perform with a partner, then analyze and conclude on your own. We just went through the materials, procedures, and other items to know for the quiz. Be ready tomorrow to perform the experiment and answer questions about the independent variable, dependent variable, constants, and control. You will also make qualitative and quantitative observations and decide whether the experiment is true science or pseudoscience.
If you were not in class today, please come see me as soon as you get back. You will need a hard copy of the quiz and some time after school for me to explain it to you.
HW: none! :)
Tuesday 9/8/15
Journal:
Differentiate between true science and pseudoscience.
Today we reviewed the true science vs pseudoscience activity we did on Thursday, I collected it, then we reviewed for the mastery quiz tomorrow using this PowerPoint. Please review the questions and quiz yourself! Any of it is fair game on the quiz tomorrow.
HW: Study for mastery quiz on observations, scientific method, parts of the experiment, and true v pseudoscience; QUIZ TOMORROW 9/9/15
Differentiate between true science and pseudoscience.
Today we reviewed the true science vs pseudoscience activity we did on Thursday, I collected it, then we reviewed for the mastery quiz tomorrow using this PowerPoint. Please review the questions and quiz yourself! Any of it is fair game on the quiz tomorrow.
HW: Study for mastery quiz on observations, scientific method, parts of the experiment, and true v pseudoscience; QUIZ TOMORROW 9/9/15
Thursday 9/3
Journal:
What is missing from the line graph below?
Today we finished going over your Variables Practice Packet, then did an activity to discuss the difference between true science and pseudoscience (no makeup needed for that assignment).
HW: none
What is missing from the line graph below?
Today we finished going over your Variables Practice Packet, then did an activity to discuss the difference between true science and pseudoscience (no makeup needed for that assignment).
HW: none
Wednesday 9/2
Journal:
Today we went over a PowerPoint about graphing and did an activity associated with what graphs are best for different sets of data. Here's the presentation. Feel free to print it, take notes from it, or just read over it.
HW: none! :)
- Suppose you want to find out how fruit production of zucchini plants changes in soils of varying pH (acidity). Identify the following for this question:
- Make a hypothesis
- Independent variable
- Dependent variable
- Constants
- Control
Today we went over a PowerPoint about graphing and did an activity associated with what graphs are best for different sets of data. Here's the presentation. Feel free to print it, take notes from it, or just read over it.
HW: none! :)
Tuesday 9/1
Journal:
- How do graphs fit in to the scientific method?
- With what types of data should you use the following types of graphs:
- pie
- bar
- line
Today we finished working on the Variables Practice Packet in class. The remainder of the packet was assigned as homework, however if you don't finish it 100% because there are some you don't understand, just bring it to class tomorrow anyway and we will discuss the answers as a class.
HW: Remainder of Variables Practice Packet (what you can finish)
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