Category: Physical Science

Today, we completed the notes on characteristics of metals and began discussing the general characteristics of the Alkali Metals and the Alkaline Earth Metals. Then, we picked the more common elements, learned their symbols and at least two uses for each element.

Students discussed the notes from the PowerPoint on Elements & Their Properties. We looked at the characteristics of metals, Group names and their characteristics. As well, we covered the characteristics of the elements and uses.

Students completed the Elements & Properties Review Questions (60 pts) and we began the notes on the chapter covering the location of metals, nonmetals and metalloids and their characteristics from the PowerPoint.

Students completed the Elements & The Periodic Table Voc (32 pts) and began the Elements & The Periodic Table RQ (60 pts).

Students were allowed to review past tests and ws's prior to the 1st Sem. Exam. They turned in the 1st and 2nd Qtr Rev. Guides along with their answers and began the test. Then, they took the 1st Sem. Exam in Physical Science.

Students were allowed to review past tests and ws's prior to the 1st Sem. Exam. They turned in the 1st and 2nd Qtr Rev. Guides along with their answers and began the test. Then, they took the 1st Sem. Exam in Physical Science.

Students were reminded of their dates for the 1st Semester Exam and what they needed; 1st & 2nd Qtr Review Guides and a pencil. They were given the entire period to complete the Review Guides. Study, Study and Study!!!

Students received their Atoms & Periodic Voc. Test and Ch. Test back. They then began working on the 1st Sem. Exam CWP Review (88 pts) and received the 2nd Qtr Rev. Guide. They were reminded of the day of their Sem. Exam and what to bring.

Students took the Atoms and Periodic Table Chapter Test (100 pts). They began answering the 1st Qtr Review Guide WS (100 pts) after the Chapter Test.

Students took the Atoms & the Periodic Table Voc. Test (40 pts) and completed the Atoms & the Periodic Table Ch. Review (62 pts) in class. They will have the Atoms & Periodic Table Ch. Test tomorrow. They were also given the option to pick up their 1st Qtr Exam Review Guide.