Category: Physical Science

December 8, 2014 -
We spent the period taking notes on the PPT from Atomic Properties and the Periodic Table. We learned how to determine the number protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom by using the Periodic Table. We concluded class with a worksheet on determining the parts of an atom.

Dec. 9, 2014
As we continued taking notes from the Atomic Properties PPT, we learned about electron configuration and how to determine where the electrons in an atom go. We drew atoms on the board and learned how the Periodic Table has relationships to help us determine where to put the electrons. Class was ended by finishing a worksheet on Atomic Structure.

We reviewed the parts to an atom, the scientists and how the parts relate to the Periodic Table. Then we reviewed the basic facts about the Periodic Table in reference to the 1st Periodic Table devised, how we came up with the symbols and how we write the symbols. We concluded class discussing how to correctly write chemical symbols. Then, we got an easy 100 pt worksheet on finding and writing the chemical symbols for the elements on the Periodic Table. The worksheet was not finished in class, so it was due on Monday.

Today, we went over the parts of the atom, their charges, location and mass. Students should know how to draw an atom, locate the parts and how to use part of the Periodic Table. Tomorrow we will begin to learn the names and symbols of the elements.

Today, we took notes on the scientists and what they contributed to the Atomic Theory. Discussions on what the models of the atoms looked like and how they were different were discussed.

We completed the Atoms and the Periodic Table Review Questions. Then after the 30 min. we started notes from the PPT on the same information. Students were advised of the date for the 1st Semester Exam and how we'd prepare.

Students defined the terms from the "Atoms and the Periodic Table" Vocabulary Worksheet. Then, they were allowed to read the chapter and find the contributions of 7 scientists to the Atomic Theory of the Atom. Most students did not finish the Vocabulary and had to finish it for homework.

We first reviewed the answers to the Solids, Liquids, and Gases Chapter Review. Then we went over the answers on the website Chapter Review. Finally, we got to the Solids, Liquids, and Gases Chapter Test (100 pts). Have a GREAT Thanksgiving Holiday and enjoy the break everyone!!!

We took a Ch. 16.3 Study Guide WS (18 pts), then completed a Seek-n-Find on Solids, Liquids, and Gases (42 pts) at the beginning of class. Then we took the Solids, Liquids, and Gases Vocabulary Test (40 pts) at varying times in class. They were assigned the Chapter 16 Review (55 pts) for homework. They will take the Solids, Liquids, and Gases Chapter Test in class tomorrow.

Students discussed Charles Law and what causes the volume and temperature to change. Then we worked 3 practice problems on Charles Law. Comparisons w/Boyles Law were discussed, then the Charles Law Word Problem Worksheet was assigned.

Students were introduced to the relationship between volume and pressure in Boyle's Law with a worksheet. Also, we will need a calculator each day for the next 2 weeks.