Category: Physical Science

We concluded the notes on the chapter by stating characteristics of metals, nonmetals and metalloids. As well, we learned how to locate and identify them. Lastly, we learned how to draw Lewis dot models/electron dot diagrams for the elements. We completed an electron dot model WS (40 pts) and had the Atoms & PT Seek-n-Find WS (40 pts).They will have the Atoms and Periodic Table Voc Test on Wednesday and Chapter Test on Thursday. Again, they may pick up their 1st Sem. Exam Review Guides anytime.

Students learned the difference in groups/families and periods/series. They also learned the name of the scientist who is responsible for the 1st Periodic Table and how it differs from the current Periodic Table. We talked and demonstrated electron configuration as well as how to determine the correct number of electrons in an atom. We concluded class w/the students completing the Atomic Structure 2 WS (21 pts). They will have the Atoms & Periodic Table Voc. Test on Thursday and the Chapter Test on Friday. They may pick up their 1st Sem. Exam Review Guide any day this week. All students were reminded to get their makeup tests done for the 2nd 9 Weeks.

Students continued with the notes on Atoms & the Periodic Table. They turned in the Elements Symbols WS (100 pts) for homework. Topics included the difference in Atomic Number and Mass number as well as Atomic Mass. We also learned how to determine the numbers of the parts in an atom. Students then learned the differences in groups & periods and completed the Atomic Structure WS 1 (47 pts).

We concluded the Powerpoint today finalizing the scientists who developed the atomic theory. We also mentioned the parts to the atom, their charges and locations. We also discussed the particles in the nucleus and different terms used to describe electron location. The symbols and how you write the symbols for the elements were briefly covered.

Students took notes from the powerpoint on the scientists who developed the Atomic Theory. We also discussed their contributions and the time frame in which they developed these theories.

Students worked on and completed the "Atoms & the Periodic Table" Vocabulary (36 pts) and Atomic Theory scientists (18 pts) in class.

Students took the Solids, Liquids, & Gases Voc. Test (42 pts) and Chapter Test (100 pts).

Students completed the notes on Solids, Liquids and Gases as they worked word problems dealing with Charles Law. We worked 3 practice problems and they completed the algebraic conversions from the base formula for Charles Law. The Charles Law WPWS (40 pts) was worked on in class and turned in. The Solids, Liquids, and Gases CWP (42 pts) was given for homework to prepare for the Solid, Liquid, and Gas Vocabulary Test and Chapter Test on Tomorrow.

We discussed Boyles Law and how it affects gases. The effects of pressure on the volume of a gas were analyzed prior to working several practice problems. We then used Algebra to determine the other 3 formulas to validate Boyles Law. They were then given a "Boyles Law" Word Problem WS (40 pts). They also received a Bronze Grade (10 pts) for bringing their calculators. They were reminded of the Vocabulary and Chapter Test on the Solids, Liquids, and Gases on Friday.

Students were given a chance to discuss and go over the concepts of buoyancy and pressure in fluids. They also were given a chance to work Pressure word problems (3 types) and the Pressure Word Problem WS in class. They were assigned the Pressure WPWS (20 pts) for homework. They also were notified of the Voc. Test and Chapter Test on Friday before we leave. A bronze grade was given as a calculator check (10 pts) in class.