Homework 1/11/10 - 1/15/10

• Monday – No homework
• Tuesday – No homework
• Wednesday – No homework
• Thursday – Make a 3-D model of an element from period 3 of the periodic table. Due Tuesday – January 19, 2010.
• Friday – 3-D Model due Tuesday.

Homework 1/4/10 - 1/8/10

• Monday – Computer Lab Activity No Homework
• Tuesday – Structure of Atom Worksheet
• Wednesday – Computer Lab No Homework
• Thursday – No Homework
• Friday – Computer Lab, Element Square due today

Homework 12/7/09 - 12/11/09

• Monday - Draw Bohr models of the first 15 elements on the periodic table.  Use your grid that was assigned on Friday to help you.  Both of these papers will be due Tuesday.
• Tuesday - Atomic Models & Element Grid due ; Homework - page 93 1-5, & page 95 #6
• Wednesday - Candy Covered Isotopes
• Thursday - Read pages 106 - 113, Directed Reading
• Friday -

Homework 11/30 - 12/4

• Monday - No homework
• Tuesday - DRA Atomic Theory due Wednesday 12/2, Atomic Timeline due Thursday 12/3
• Wednesday - Finish activity worksheet, finish atomic timeline both due Thursday 12/3
• Thursday - Exploring the Periodic Table Activity pages
• Friday - Draw Bohr models of the first 20 elements on the periodic table.

Homework 11/23 - 11/25

Monday - Board Games due by the end of the class period.

Tuesday - Play student generated board games.

Wednesday - Quiz over Chapter 3, Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

No Homework over Thanksgiving Break!!!! Enjoy your relaxing weekend.

Eat lots of Turkey and enjoy the affects of tryptophan.

We all scream for ice cream!

Friday we made ice cream in class, but some of you complained that the ice cream didn’t have the same creamy taste and texture that the ice cream you buy in the store has, so here is an alternative recipe.  Let me know how it turns out and tastes by commenting on this post!  Have fun!  Also for all of you who babysit, this is an excellent activity to do with those little tykes.

Ice Cream in a Baggie

Put the following in a sandwich-size Zip-Loc bag and zip closed:

• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup half and half
• ½ teaspoon vanilla

Put the following in a gallon sized Zip-Loc bag and zip closed

• 2 Tablespoons rock salt
• The filled and zipped sandwich bag
• Enough ice to make ¾ full

Shake and roll the filled bag until frozen (about 15-20 minutes)

Don’t forget to squeeze out all of the excess air…the air acts as an insulator and slows the process.

Homework 11/16 - 11/20

Classwork will consist of mini lessons over Chapter 3 Elements, Compounds,  and Mixtures.  You will have the remaining portion of the class period to work with your partners to create your board game. You will need to generate your questions on your own.

QUESTIONS ARE DUE THURSDAY 11/19

FINAL BOARD GAME IS DUE 11/23

• Monday - Read pp. 56 - 59 DRA - Elements
• Tuesday - Read pp 60 - 63 DRA - Compounds
• Wednesday - Read pp. 64 -70, DRA - Mixtures
• Thursday - 10 game board questions due, pg. 68 #1-3, pg 71 #6, Composition of Matter wkst.
• Friday - Finish Game Board Paperwork.

1. Click on the “Projects” page to see a complete rubric of the Board Game project.

Homework 11/9 -11/13

Ø Monday – Chapter 2 Test – No homework

Ø Tuesday – Standardized Test Prep. – No homework

Ø Wednesday – No School

Ø Thursday – Review

Ø Friday – Phase Change in a Bag Lab – Finish Lab Write-up

Upcoming events

I hope that you are studying your safety symbols for your upcoming pop quiz.  Also, you will be having a quiz on Friday involving measurement and lab safety.

Ooooh Pretty Colors!

Friday we completed a lab activity in which the students investigated the proper handling and measuring and handling of liquids in the classroom.  One group was so moved by the results that they exclaimed, “Oh I want a picture!”  So to those who know who they are (from 5th period), here are your pretty colors.

Hope you are having a great weekend.  Mrs. Hanson