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CHEMISTRY CLASSWORK
BLUE: all 5 correct PURPLE: 3 or 4 correct SILVER: 0, 1, or 2 correct TEAL: teacher discretion
2/11 - 2/12
1. Warmup: Balancing equations
2. Chemistry Test Analysis
3. Test Corrections (depending on which class you are in, this may or may not have been required)
4. Ecology Unpacking
Chemistry Unit Test Re-Take is Wednesday, 2/18/15. There will be two sessions to choose from: 8:00 A.M. is session one, and your combined lunch/HAC time is session two. If you want to re-take, there is a MANDATORY STUDY SESSION on Tuesday 2/17/15, during lunch/HAC time. At that study session, you may review videos, study your notes, quiz a partner, study on quizlet, etc., but you MUST attend in order to re-take on 2/18.
1. Warmup: Balancing equations
2. Chemistry Test Analysis
3. Test Corrections (depending on which class you are in, this may or may not have been required)
4. Ecology Unpacking
Chemistry Unit Test Re-Take is Wednesday, 2/18/15. There will be two sessions to choose from: 8:00 A.M. is session one, and your combined lunch/HAC time is session two. If you want to re-take, there is a MANDATORY STUDY SESSION on Tuesday 2/17/15, during lunch/HAC time. At that study session, you may review videos, study your notes, quiz a partner, study on quizlet, etc., but you MUST attend in order to re-take on 2/18.
2/9 - 2/10
1. Warmup: Study time and any final questions.
2. Chemistry Unit Test.
2/5 - 2/6
1. Warmup: Balance the following chemical equations: (all numbers should be subscripts.)
H2SO4 + NaCl -> HCl + Na2SO4
Cr2O3 -> Cr + O2
C2H4 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O
ZnSO4 + Li2CO3 -> ZnCO3 + Li2SO4
2. Continue work on balancing chemical equations.
1. Warmup: Study time and any final questions.
2. Chemistry Unit Test.
2/5 - 2/6
1. Warmup: Balance the following chemical equations: (all numbers should be subscripts.)
H2SO4 + NaCl -> HCl + Na2SO4
Cr2O3 -> Cr + O2
C2H4 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O
ZnSO4 + Li2CO3 -> ZnCO3 + Li2SO4
2. Continue work on balancing chemical equations.
3. OPTIONS FOR REVIEW AFTER YOU'RE CONFIDENT WITH BALANCING EQUATIONS: Choose any or all of the following. Click on the link you feel you need the most practice with. If you have questions, please see Mr. Mahoney.
2/3 - 2/4
1. Warmup: Counting Atoms
2. Explanation of WHY we balance chemical equations. (Class discussion.)
3. Balancing Equations Practice -
BLUE click here PURPLE click here SILVER click here, part 1 SILVER click here, part 2
4. Balancing Equations Challenge
5. Finish any lab work that is incomplete, ONLY AFTER your Balancing Equations work is finished for the day.
1. Warmup: Counting Atoms
2. Explanation of WHY we balance chemical equations. (Class discussion.)
3. Balancing Equations Practice -
BLUE click here PURPLE click here SILVER click here, part 1 SILVER click here, part 2
4. Balancing Equations Challenge
5. Finish any lab work that is incomplete, ONLY AFTER your Balancing Equations work is finished for the day.
1/30 - 2/2
1. Warmup: Chemistry Backtrack part 2
a. What is a row on the periodic table called?
b. Name four special columns on the periodic table.
c. Draw chlorine bonding with magnesium.
2. pH Worksheet (as notes)
3. pH Lab - The pH scale you made for homework will be turned in with this lab.
1. Warmup: Chemistry Backtrack part 2
a. What is a row on the periodic table called?
b. Name four special columns on the periodic table.
c. Draw chlorine bonding with magnesium.
2. pH Worksheet (as notes)
3. pH Lab - The pH scale you made for homework will be turned in with this lab.
1/28 - 1/29
1. Warmup: Chemistry Backtrack
2. Finish Chemical Detective Lab
3. Chemical Reactions Video - Write at least ten things that are new to you.
4. Romantic Bureau of Investigation Lab (3A, 3B, and 4B only)
BLUE: Click here for your conclusion questions.
PURPLE & SILVER: Click here for your conclusion questions.
5. Begin pH scale homework.
6. Chemistry Test Review Time - Use the Study Guide provided!
1. Warmup: Chemistry Backtrack
2. Finish Chemical Detective Lab
3. Chemical Reactions Video - Write at least ten things that are new to you.
4. Romantic Bureau of Investigation Lab (3A, 3B, and 4B only)
BLUE: Click here for your conclusion questions.
PURPLE & SILVER: Click here for your conclusion questions.
5. Begin pH scale homework.
6. Chemistry Test Review Time - Use the Study Guide provided!
1/26 - 1/27
1. Warmup: Answer the following chemical reactions review questions:
A. Define and differentiate:
a. endothermic and exothermic
b. products and reactants
B. Name 4 types of evidence that a chemical reaction is happening.
C. Name the 4 ways to speed up a chemical reaction.
2. Indicators of a Chemical Reaction Lab (Endothermic vs. Exothermic)
3. Chemical Detective Lab
1/21 - 1/22
1. Physical vs. Chemical Changes Lab
1/16 - 1/20
1. Mass, Volume, & Density worksheets
2. Chemical vs. Physical Properties and Changes worksheet
1. Warmup: Answer the following chemical reactions review questions:
A. Define and differentiate:
a. endothermic and exothermic
b. products and reactants
B. Name 4 types of evidence that a chemical reaction is happening.
C. Name the 4 ways to speed up a chemical reaction.
2. Indicators of a Chemical Reaction Lab (Endothermic vs. Exothermic)
3. Chemical Detective Lab
1/21 - 1/22
1. Physical vs. Chemical Changes Lab
1/16 - 1/20
1. Mass, Volume, & Density worksheets
2. Chemical vs. Physical Properties and Changes worksheet
1/14 - 1/15
1. Warmup - Review homework worksheet
2. Complete Messing with Mixtures Lab (if not finished last time)
3. Types of Mixtures Lab
1. Warmup - Review homework worksheet
2. Complete Messing with Mixtures Lab (if not finished last time)
3. Types of Mixtures Lab
1/12 - 1/13
1. Warmup: Differentiate the following:
solvent - solute
homogeneous - heterogeneous
concentrated - dilute
saturated - supersaturated
2. Wrap up Bonding - Address any questions, wrap up anything that wasn't covered last class.
3. NOVA Elements video clip - chemical bonding
4. Compound, Mixture, Element DOTS worksheet
5. Messing with Mixtures Lab
1. Warmup: Differentiate the following:
solvent - solute
homogeneous - heterogeneous
concentrated - dilute
saturated - supersaturated
2. Wrap up Bonding - Address any questions, wrap up anything that wasn't covered last class.
3. NOVA Elements video clip - chemical bonding
4. Compound, Mixture, Element DOTS worksheet
5. Messing with Mixtures Lab
1/8 - 1/9
1. Warmup: Draw a Bohr diagram for the first 18 elements on the periodic table.
2. Discuss Ions, Compounds, Naming Compounds
3. Great Combinations - independent practice worksheet
1. Warmup: Draw a Bohr diagram for the first 18 elements on the periodic table.
2. Discuss Ions, Compounds, Naming Compounds
3. Great Combinations - independent practice worksheet
1/6 - 1/7
1. Warmup: Groups & Periods worksheet.
2. Drawing Atoms: The Bohr Model - This was more of a traditional lecture to reinforce the information from the Valence Electrons Notes.
3. Bohr Diagrams Practice Set - Practice drawing Bohr diagrams.
4. Atomic Basics Worksheet.
1. Warmup: Groups & Periods worksheet.
2. Drawing Atoms: The Bohr Model - This was more of a traditional lecture to reinforce the information from the Valence Electrons Notes.
3. Bohr Diagrams Practice Set - Practice drawing Bohr diagrams.
4. Atomic Basics Worksheet.
12/19 - 1/5
1. Warmup: "Inside the Atom" worksheet.
2. Students have an opportunity to complete makeup work in class today.
3. Wrap up any loose ends with atomic structure and the periodic table basics.
4. Explore the NOVA Elements app on the iPads.
1. Warmup: "Inside the Atom" worksheet.
2. Students have an opportunity to complete makeup work in class today.
3. Wrap up any loose ends with atomic structure and the periodic table basics.
4. Explore the NOVA Elements app on the iPads.
12/17 - 12/18
1. Half the class will be watching NOVA Elements video segment on the iPads (CHAPTER 5---The Periodic Table). The other half of the students will be watching the “Periodic Trends” notes video. You will take notes on the blank periodic table given and then you will answer questions on the back of the sheet. You can cross out questions 10,11,17 and for question 4 change the word “two” to “one."
2. Once everyone has done #1 above, you will need to get with a partner and complete the “Alien Periodic Table”. This will be turned in for a grade when complete.
12/15 - 12/16
1. Warmup: Happy Monday! (Happy Tuesday! for B-Day)
2. Return Elements Quizzes - ONE chance for re-take on Wednesday during lunch/HAC.
3. Watch the video on Periodic Table Trends and take notes on the sheet provided.
4. Watch NOVA Elements chapter 5 (on the iPad app) and answer the following questions in complete sentences that restate the questions:
a. What number is the number that defines what element an atom is?
b. Why do some elements have atomic symbols that don't seem to make any sense?
c. What does Dr. Theo Gray mean when he says that "the name is the least important piece of information you could possibly have"?
d. More than 70% of the elements on the periodic table are what type of elements?
e. How does the periodic table organize the elements?
f. How did scientists in the 1800's determine the weights of different elements?
g. How was Mendeleev able to predict the properties of elements that hadn't even been discovered yet?
5. BLUE: Alien Periodic Table
PURPLE: Martian Periodic Table
SILVER: Fabulous Periodic Eggs
1. Half the class will be watching NOVA Elements video segment on the iPads (CHAPTER 5---The Periodic Table). The other half of the students will be watching the “Periodic Trends” notes video. You will take notes on the blank periodic table given and then you will answer questions on the back of the sheet. You can cross out questions 10,11,17 and for question 4 change the word “two” to “one."
2. Once everyone has done #1 above, you will need to get with a partner and complete the “Alien Periodic Table”. This will be turned in for a grade when complete.
12/15 - 12/16
1. Warmup: Happy Monday! (Happy Tuesday! for B-Day)
2. Return Elements Quizzes - ONE chance for re-take on Wednesday during lunch/HAC.
3. Watch the video on Periodic Table Trends and take notes on the sheet provided.
4. Watch NOVA Elements chapter 5 (on the iPad app) and answer the following questions in complete sentences that restate the questions:
a. What number is the number that defines what element an atom is?
b. Why do some elements have atomic symbols that don't seem to make any sense?
c. What does Dr. Theo Gray mean when he says that "the name is the least important piece of information you could possibly have"?
d. More than 70% of the elements on the periodic table are what type of elements?
e. How does the periodic table organize the elements?
f. How did scientists in the 1800's determine the weights of different elements?
g. How was Mendeleev able to predict the properties of elements that hadn't even been discovered yet?
5. BLUE: Alien Periodic Table
PURPLE: Martian Periodic Table
SILVER: Fabulous Periodic Eggs
12/11 - 12/12
1. Warmup: Study for your Elements Quiz.
2. Elements Quiz.
3. Periodic Table Coloring - BE CAREFUL! Read the instructions CAREFULLY and complete the steps IN ORDER!
4. The Genius of Mendeleev's Periodic Table
BLUE: Watch the video, answer the "Think" questions by clicking "Think" on the right side*, and then click "Dig Deeper" and use the "Additional Resources for you to Explore" to write a paragraph summarizing one of the three links.
***You may have to register to do this. If so, use your GAGGLE email address to register. You'll then have to go into Gaggle to retrieve the confirmation email.
PURPLE: Watch the video, answer the "Think" questions by clicking "Think" on the right side.* ***You may have to register to do this. If so, use your GAGGLE email address to register. You'll then have to go into Gaggle to retrieve the confirmation email.
SILVER: Watch the video and write down any questions that you have. Write three sentences explaining how Dmitri Mendeleev created the first periodic table.
5. Explore NOVA Elements. You'll need to install the app in order to do this. If you have trouble, raise your hand, and I will assist you.
1. Warmup: Study for your Elements Quiz.
2. Elements Quiz.
3. Periodic Table Coloring - BE CAREFUL! Read the instructions CAREFULLY and complete the steps IN ORDER!
4. The Genius of Mendeleev's Periodic Table
BLUE: Watch the video, answer the "Think" questions by clicking "Think" on the right side*, and then click "Dig Deeper" and use the "Additional Resources for you to Explore" to write a paragraph summarizing one of the three links.
***You may have to register to do this. If so, use your GAGGLE email address to register. You'll then have to go into Gaggle to retrieve the confirmation email.
PURPLE: Watch the video, answer the "Think" questions by clicking "Think" on the right side.* ***You may have to register to do this. If so, use your GAGGLE email address to register. You'll then have to go into Gaggle to retrieve the confirmation email.
SILVER: Watch the video and write down any questions that you have. Write three sentences explaining how Dmitri Mendeleev created the first periodic table.
5. Explore NOVA Elements. You'll need to install the app in order to do this. If you have trouble, raise your hand, and I will assist you.
12/9 - 12/10
1. Warmup: Elements Practrice Quiz #3.
2. If you have not yet completed your Atomic Structure Notes, you need to do that NOW, before completing any of the Atomic Structure classwork.
3. Complete the worksheet "The Atoms Family: Atomic Math Challenge"
4. Just How Small Is An Atom? video: You need to use your earbuds for this, and you may want to watch the video more than once, because it moves pretty quickly.
BLUE: Watch the video "Just How Small Is An Atom?", answer the "Think" questions, and then click here for the "Dig Deeper" portion. IF you want to go further with the topic of how small "stuff" can actually get, watch "The Elegant Universe" and explain what String Theory is the best you can.
PURPLE: Watch the video "Just How Small Is An Atom?" and answer the "Think" questions. COPY THESE QUESTIONS and answer them in your Science Notebook.
SILVER: Use your notes and any reliable websites to complete this worksheet.
1. Warmup: Elements Practrice Quiz #3.
2. If you have not yet completed your Atomic Structure Notes, you need to do that NOW, before completing any of the Atomic Structure classwork.
3. Complete the worksheet "The Atoms Family: Atomic Math Challenge"
4. Just How Small Is An Atom? video: You need to use your earbuds for this, and you may want to watch the video more than once, because it moves pretty quickly.
BLUE: Watch the video "Just How Small Is An Atom?", answer the "Think" questions, and then click here for the "Dig Deeper" portion. IF you want to go further with the topic of how small "stuff" can actually get, watch "The Elegant Universe" and explain what String Theory is the best you can.
PURPLE: Watch the video "Just How Small Is An Atom?" and answer the "Think" questions. COPY THESE QUESTIONS and answer them in your Science Notebook.
SILVER: Use your notes and any reliable websites to complete this worksheet.
12/8 (B Day only.)
1. Warmup: Elements Practice Quiz #2
2. Matter Tasks
BLUE: Use reliable, trustworthy online sources to research states of
matter OTHER than solid, liquid, and gas. You should include
plasma in addition to at least two OTHER states/phases. Use
Google Slides (like powerpoint, but on Google Drive) to create
a SINGLE SLIDE to explain plasma, and another slide to explain
any other phases/states you researched. Include photos and
explanations, especially student-friendly yet scientifically
accurate definitions.
PURPLE: Complete the States of Matter Webquest.
Click here for the Part I website.
Click here for the Part II website.
Click here for the Part III website.
Note: There is a paper copy of the worksheet for you to use in class.
SILVER: Complete the States of Matter Foldable. Click here to see how to set up your foldable.
Be sure to include the definition of matter on the front of the foldable,
and all the information for each state of matter on the inside.
TEAL: Mr. Mahoney will assign you your task when he tells you that you are teal for today.
3. "Why Does Matter Matter?"
4. If you have extra time after completing the above work, use your Element Flashcards to practice for the Elements Quiz on December 11th, or prepare for the Water Unit Test re-take on December 9th.
1. Warmup: Elements Practice Quiz #2
2. Matter Tasks
BLUE: Use reliable, trustworthy online sources to research states of
matter OTHER than solid, liquid, and gas. You should include
plasma in addition to at least two OTHER states/phases. Use
Google Slides (like powerpoint, but on Google Drive) to create
a SINGLE SLIDE to explain plasma, and another slide to explain
any other phases/states you researched. Include photos and
explanations, especially student-friendly yet scientifically
accurate definitions.
PURPLE: Complete the States of Matter Webquest.
Click here for the Part I website.
Click here for the Part II website.
Click here for the Part III website.
Note: There is a paper copy of the worksheet for you to use in class.
SILVER: Complete the States of Matter Foldable. Click here to see how to set up your foldable.
Be sure to include the definition of matter on the front of the foldable,
and all the information for each state of matter on the inside.
TEAL: Mr. Mahoney will assign you your task when he tells you that you are teal for today.
3. "Why Does Matter Matter?"
4. If you have extra time after completing the above work, use your Element Flashcards to practice for the Elements Quiz on December 11th, or prepare for the Water Unit Test re-take on December 9th.
12/4 - 12/5 (B Day then A Day)
1. Warmup: What is Matter?
2. "Our Ideas of Matter" Lab - This needs to be completed in class.
3. Bill Nye: Phases of Matter - Watch the video and complete the worksheet provided.
1. Warmup: What is Matter?
2. "Our Ideas of Matter" Lab - This needs to be completed in class.
3. Bill Nye: Phases of Matter - Watch the video and complete the worksheet provided.
12/3 (A Day only. Mr. Mahoney is out today.)
1. Warmup: Elements Practice Quiz #2
2. Watch the States of Matter Video Notes and the State Changes Video Notes and take notes. You MUST use your EARBUDS for this.
It is important that you WATCH AND LISTEN TO the video. It is a video for a reason. If you pause the video and only write what you see, but never listen, you are missing a lot of information!!!!
3. Take the Matter Video Notes Pulse Check.
4. Matter Tasks
BLUE: Use reliable, trustworthy online sources to research states of
matter OTHER than solid, liquid, and gas. You should include
plasma in addition to at least two OTHER states/phases. Use
Google Slides (like powerpoint, but on Google Drive) to create
a SINGLE SLIDE to explain plasma, and another slide to explain
any other phases/states you researched. Include photos and
explanations, especially student-friendly yet scientifically
accurate definitions.
PURPLE: Complete the States of Matter Webquest.
Click here for the website to use.
Note: There is a paper copy of the worksheet for you to use in class.
SILVER: Complete the States of Matter Foldable. Click here to see how to set up your foldable.
Be sure to include the definition of matter on the front of the foldable,
and all the information for each state of matter on the inside.
TEAL: No students will be teal today, because I am not at school to assign
students to that group.
5. If you have extra time after completing the above work, use your Element Flashcards to practice for the Elements Quiz on December 11th, or prepare for the Water Unit Test re-take on December 9th.
1. Warmup: Elements Practice Quiz #2
2. Watch the States of Matter Video Notes and the State Changes Video Notes and take notes. You MUST use your EARBUDS for this.
It is important that you WATCH AND LISTEN TO the video. It is a video for a reason. If you pause the video and only write what you see, but never listen, you are missing a lot of information!!!!
3. Take the Matter Video Notes Pulse Check.
4. Matter Tasks
BLUE: Use reliable, trustworthy online sources to research states of
matter OTHER than solid, liquid, and gas. You should include
plasma in addition to at least two OTHER states/phases. Use
Google Slides (like powerpoint, but on Google Drive) to create
a SINGLE SLIDE to explain plasma, and another slide to explain
any other phases/states you researched. Include photos and
explanations, especially student-friendly yet scientifically
accurate definitions.
PURPLE: Complete the States of Matter Webquest.
Click here for the website to use.
Note: There is a paper copy of the worksheet for you to use in class.
SILVER: Complete the States of Matter Foldable. Click here to see how to set up your foldable.
Be sure to include the definition of matter on the front of the foldable,
and all the information for each state of matter on the inside.
TEAL: No students will be teal today, because I am not at school to assign
students to that group.
5. If you have extra time after completing the above work, use your Element Flashcards to practice for the Elements Quiz on December 11th, or prepare for the Water Unit Test re-take on December 9th.
12/1 - 12/2
1. Warmup: Elements Practice Quiz #1
2. Review and analyze your Water Unit Test. Retake option is available (no corrections this time).
3. Chemistry unpacking content.
1. Warmup: Elements Practice Quiz #1
2. Review and analyze your Water Unit Test. Retake option is available (no corrections this time).
3. Chemistry unpacking content.
11/24 - 25
1. Watch DIsneyNature: Oceans.
1. Watch DIsneyNature: Oceans.