DATE: Tuesday, May 18 2010
Warmup Questions:
1. What problems with the turbines did you encounter last week? (list 2)
2. What factors in your blade design gave you higher voltage?
3. Was the wind turbine powerful enough to power the LED, pump or buzzer?
4. What problem(s) do you think wind energy has associated with it?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK:
DATE: May 10, 2010
Warmup Questions:
1. What provides almost all the energy that we use on earth (directly or indirectly)?
2. What energy source is most used directly?
3. Name a non-renewable energy source.
4. Name a renewable energy source.
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): begin the alternative energy unit
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet due tomorrow and May 20.
DATE: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Warmup Questions:
1. Shortest wavelength of light is ____________.
2. If Neon has ten electrons, how many are in its outer shell?
3. Give an example of a compound.
4. What kind of wave is an ocean wave?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Flame lab and spectrum analysis
ASSESSMENT: Test tomorrow
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: last two HW assignments will be given next week.
DATE: Friday, March 12, 2010
Warmup Questions:
1. Which has a higher frequency, a PE teacher's whistle, or a trucker's horn?
2. If an object is moving toward you and producing waves, what happens to the waves?
3. What is the center of a cell called?
4. What is the function/job/role of #3?
OBJECTIVE: Students will take what they know about sound and waves and apply it to a musical instrument.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Today you will prepare your instrument presentations.
ASSESSMENT: Instrument presentation will be done today (if ready) and on Monday.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet on waves is due a week from today.
DATE: Monday, March 8, 2010
Warmup Questions:
1. What is a disturbance that is passed on called?
2. What do we call a reaction that involves an acid and a base?
3. Work always involves _______________ something.
4. Energy is the ability to do ______________.
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT: test/quiz/activity on March 19
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet on waves/sound due Friday, March 19
DATE: Friday, February 19, 2010
Warmup Questions:
1. Is HCl a base, neutral, or an acid?
2. What pH does a neutral solution have?
3. In an acid-base neutralization reaction, what is always produced?
4. If an element has 14 electrons, how many are in the inner shell?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT: Test will be on Friday, March 5. I think that I've messed this up in reports going home.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet is due next Thursday.
DATE: Thursday, January 28, 2010
Warmup Questions:
1. Dot diagram of: Sulfur
2. How many energy levels does Selenium have?
3. Describe Selenium - metal/nonmetal, atomic mass, #, number of protons, electrons, neutrons etc.
4. In a solution, which part is present in greater amounts?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT: Test on Tuesday. The study guide will be posted on my documents tab tomorrow.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Homework packet is due today.
DATE: Monday, January 25, 2010
Warmup Questions:
1. Write a dot diagram for Boron.
2. Write a balanced molecular formula for magnesium chloride.
3. Why do the halogens form a -1 ion?
4. Horizontal rows of the periodic table are called _____.
OBJECTIVE: review the labs from last week.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT: Test will be Tuesday of next week, February 2.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet is due Thursday of this week.
DATE: January 11, 2010
Warmup Questions:
1. Is this the correct diagram for phosphorus? P:
2. Describe the number of atoms in C14H10F3NO2.
3. Place the proper subscripts to balance this molecule. MgF
4. What causes a convection current?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): We will balance chemical equations today.
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: HW is due this Wednesday, and the test questions are due on Friday.
DATE: Thursday, December 17, 2009
Warmup Questions: For the following elements, write their symbol, number of protons, neutrons, electrons, and draw a dot diagram.
1. neon
2. sodium
3. carbon
4. chlorine
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Review the HW packet and make sure you have accurate answers.
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Test redo work from the last test (see HW tab). Due Friday, January 15.
DATE: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Warmup Questions:
Classify the following as elements, compounds, solutions, colloids, or suspensions. How do you know?
1. Homogenized milk
2. Milk out of the cow
3. Oxygen O
4. Oxygen as a gas O2
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT: Test this Friday - cumulative - but about half is over the material we have been studying in this unit. Please correct your HW packet.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: It is due Wednesday, December 16.
DATE: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Warmup Questions:
Classify the following as elements, compounds, solutions, colloids, or suspensions. How do you know?
1. Air
2. Steel
3. Iron
4. CO2
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Today we will finish up yesterday's lab, and also make sure that all the lab writeups from last week are completed. If time, you may begin the next homework packet.
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: You may pick up the new packet today or tomorrow. It is due Wednesday, December 16.
DATE: Monday, November 30, 2009
Warmup Questions: Talk among your team mates and write down your answer.
1. How would you separate this mixture? Sand, salt, iron filings, wood shavings.
2. The way that you would separate the items in the mixture is based on their ___________________ characteristics.
3. A colloid is difficult to classify as homogenous or heterogenous. Why?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT: Test this Friday - cumulative - but about half is over the material we have been studying in this unit. Please correct your HW packet.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: New packet will be given out this Wednesday. It will be due two weeks later on Wednesday, December 16.
DATE: Monday, November 23, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. Give two examples of elements.
2. Give an example of a compound.
3. If the forces on an object are balanced, the object will _________ or it will _____________.
4. Two machines can do the same amount of work. How would you decide which one is more powerful?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Lab on sorting mixtures, elements, compounds, etc.
ASSESSMENT: The next test will be on Friday, December 4. You will be allowed a one page "cheat sheet."
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK:
DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. Copper is a(n) ____________.
2. The difference between a colloid and a solution is ___________.
3. If I push on the same item, once with 10 N and once with 20 N, which time will it accelerate more?
4. #3 is an example of which of Newton's Laws?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Finish Expert and Work groups.
ASSESSMENT: The next test will be on Friday, December 4. You will be allowed a one page "cheat sheet."
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Was due yesterday.
DATE: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
- Collect HW
- Correct test
- Make a "cheat sheet" for the next test on:
- Solutions
- Compounds
- Mixtures
- Elements
- Etc.
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK:
DATE: Monday, November 16, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. Why did Mr. Ryan put down a de-icer on the sidewalks this morning?
2. Snow is an example of a _________________.
3. It is in a _________________ form.
4. Why does it take a long time for ice to melt?
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn and review the information for a basic understanding of elements, compounds, and mixtures.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Expert and Work groups
ASSESSMENT: We will review the test you took last week on Wednesday of this week. Please make up the test ASAP if you missed it last week.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Your HW packet is due this Wednesday.
DATE: Monday, November 9, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. What major event happened 20 years ago today in Europe?
2. Give an example of a mixture.
3. Power is _____________ divided by ____________.
4. What would be some units that you could use for density?
OBJECTIVE: Students will practice and review for the test.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Solutions packet is due Wednesday, November 18.
DATE: Monday, November 2, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. T or F Sublimation is the change from a liquid to a gas.
2. The change from a solid to a liquid involves _____________ energy.
3. Find the density of a rock that displaces 15 ml of water and has a mass of 90 g.
4. In an experiment you are controlling the amount of sunlight that hits a solar panel. You read how much electric current is generated. Sketch two axes for a graph and label the graph with three titles/labels.
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Acting out the states of matter.
ASSESSMENT: There will be a test next week on either Thursday or Friday.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: New packet will be given out this week.
DATE: Monday, October 26, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. Why is it more effective to study by reviewing a short period every few days than a lot all at once?
2. What kind of energy does a battery have? Try and think of two answers.
3. Why will a liquid evaporate? (Think of energy.)
4. What is true about the volume of gases?
OBJECTIVE: Students will know the states of matter and demonstrate the changes in the states of matter and the movement in their particles.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): lecture
ASSESSMENT: none today
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: none this week
DATE: Monday, October 19
Warmup Questions: Turn in your homework to the correct bin.
1. Is it true that energy is always 100% transferred from one type to another?
2. Question #1 relates to the ____________________________.
3. Work = _____________ times ________________.
4. Power is _____________ divided by ____________.
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Review for the test.
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: None for a while! Test on Wednesday.
DATE: Friday, October 16, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. What kind of energy did we investigate yesterday?
2. Which of your cans heated the most? Why?
3. For work to occur, something must ________________.
4. Friction is a __________ that ____________ motion.
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Video
ASSESSMENT: Test next Wednesday!!! Makeup quizzes!!!
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet four is due on Monday!!! Test next Wednesday!!!
DATE: Monday, October 12, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. What person is observed today?
2. What city is named after him?
3. Sketch a convection current.
4. What causes a convection current?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT: Quiz on Wednesday and a makeup test on Wednesday of next week over density etc.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Next packet is due on Monday, October 19.
DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. Just before a book falls off a shelf, what type of energy does it have?
2. What is kinetic energy?
3. Find the density of an object that has a volume of 100 cm3 and a mass of 25 g.
4. A cube measures 4 cm on a side. What is its volume?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Questions on Energy and look at the test from last week.
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet is due on Monday, October 19.
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. Find the density of a cube that measures 2 cm on each side and has a mass of 160 g.
2. How many units does density have?
3. What does the word "potential" mean?
4. What is energy?
OBJECTIVE: Today we will wrap up the last unit on forces, velocity, and acceleration and begin the new unit on matter, energy and temperature.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT: If you were absent yesterday, you need to make up the test. Also, if you did not finish the test, then you need to make it up at lunch today.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet on Matter and Temperature. Assigned Friday, October 2 and due on Monday, October 19.
DATE: Monday, September 21, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. If an item has a mass of 100 g, and its sides measure 2.5 cm, 10 cm, and 4 cm, what is its density?
2. Would it float in water? Why or why not?
3. Why would you not want high viscosity oil in a car engine in winter in Minnesota?
4. What does a life vest do to your density after it's inflated?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
ASSESSMENT: Expect a test on density toward the end of next week.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: The new HW packet will be given out in the next day or two.
DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. In order to find the density of something, what two measurements do you need to know about the item?
2. What is viscosity?
3. What would be some units that you could use for density?
4. What is a density current in a liquid or gas called?
OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Finish this week's activities on density and begin some work about movement.
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet is due on Monday, the scale drawing is due a week from tomorrow.
DATE: Friday, September 11, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. What is an observation?
2. When using the balances, where should the weights be placed on the beam?
3. Why should you look at a graduated cylinder from the side?
4. What distinguishes junk from good science?
OBJECTIVE: Students will hone their measuring skills. Students will begin to learn about density. Students will receive a progress report.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Finish yesterday's lab. Demonstration, pass back work, receive new HW, and progress report.
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet on measurement and metrics. This is due on Monday, September 21.
DATE: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Warmup Questions:
1. When measuring something, the last number is always a (n) __________.
2. Place in the best order: theory, hypothesis, law.
3. What metric unit is used to measure volume?
4. What is the proper way to handle hot glass?
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to use significant figures and how to use the metric system.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Finish significant figures, introduce metrics
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: make a 10x larger or smaller scale drawing. Due Friday, September 25.
DATE: Friday, September 4, 2009
Warmup Questions: Put the answers to these questions beginning on the fifth page of your lab book.
1. What war began 70 years ago this week? What event triggered the war on September 1?
2. Place the following in the proper order: research, testing, hypothesis
3. A hypothesis is a _____________________.
4. What metric unit is used to measure distance?
OBJECTIVE: Today we will learn about significant figures.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Finish yesterday's writeup, learn about significant figures.
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Due next Wednesday
DATE: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Warmup Questions: Put the answers to these questions beginning on the fifth page of your composition notebook (lab book).
1. Describe the arrangement of the lab book.
2. Describe safe footwear for a lab.
3. The first part of the scientific method is . . . .
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn about the scientific method.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): film, notes in lab book There will be a lab tomorrow.
ASSESSMENT:
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Packet is due a week from today.
DATE: Monday, August 31, 2009
Warmup Questions: Put the answers to these questions beginning on the fifth page of your composition notebook.
1. What number is the metric system based on?
2. What one factor characterizes good science?
3. What is the smallest unit of gold?
4. Why should the snakes not be held after they eat?
OBJECTIVE: Introduce the scientific method
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Quiz, film, discussion
ASSESSMENT: Quiz
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: First packet - due Wednesday, September 9.
DATE: Friday, August 28, 2009
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the names and functions of the pieces of equipment they will use most often this year.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Watch teacher show the equipment. Sketch, open tubs and examine materials.
ASSESSMENT: Quiz on Monday over safety and equipment.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK:
Warmup Questions: Put the answers to these questions beginning on the fifth page of your composition notebook.
1. Are unauthorized experiments allowed during a lab?
2. Why is horseplay not allowed?
3. Whose job is it to clean up after a lab?
4. What is Chemistry the study of?
DATES: Tuesday, August 25-Thursday, August 27, 2009
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the safety rules for the lab, and analyze various situations for safe or unsafe practices.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): group activity, film
ASSESSMENT: quiz over safety end of this week or early next week.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK:
Warmup Questions: Put the answers to these questions beginning on the fifth page of your composition notebook.
1. Why should broken glass be placed in the glass only container?
2. How should a medium sized spill be cleaned up?
3. Describe how the glass barometer works.
4. Why should you have your eyes open in the eye wash?
DATE: Monday, August 24, 2009
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the safety rules for the lab, and analyze various situations for safe or unsafe practices.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): lecture, group activity, film
ASSESSMENT: quiz over safety end of this week or early next week.
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK:
Warmup Questions: Put the answers to these questions beginning on the fifth page of your composition notebook.
1. What is one rule/guideline for handling the snakes, and what is the reason for it?
2. What is the penalty for chewing gum?
3. Why is gum chewing not allowed?
4. Why is it important not to throw the fire blanket over something that is on fire?
DATE: Friday, August 21, 2009
OBJECTIVE: Students will become familiar with the procedures and expectations for the class.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Go over class letter, Begin composition book use. Begin to cover safety.
ASSESSMENT: none
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Same as yesterday. Students should have a composition notebook on Monday.
Warmup Questions: Put the answers to these questions beginning on the fifth page of your composition notebook.
1. What is the "job" of science?
2. What do you think that a good rule for lab safety and footwear might be?
3. What is the first thing that you should do as you come into the room?
DATE: Thursday, August 20, 2009
OBJECTIVE: Students will become familiar with the procedures and expectations for the class.
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES): Go over class letter, Treasure hunt, Begin composition book use.
ASSESSMENT: none
STANDARD:
HOMEWORK: Sign and return safety agreement by Monday, August 24.
Warmup Questions: Put the answers to these questions beginning on the fifth page of your composition notebook.
1. What moral reasons can you think of for not cheating?
2. What is the "phone zone"?
3. Describe an important component of a well ordered classroom.
DATE:
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OBJECTIVE:
CLASS ACTIVITY(IES):
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STANDARD:
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