Students were allowed to continue notes from the PowerPoint on the characteristics of the groups and the uses of the elements in Groups 1A, 2A and transition elements.
Elements & Their Properties
Mrs. Cook went over the properties of metals and nonmetals and the characteristics of the groups as the students answered the questions from her WS and PowerPoint.
The Elements
As we cover the "Elements" concepts from the PowerPoint, students reviewed the the properties of the "s" block elements. While covering the uses and characteristics of Hydrogen, we began to review concepts of group names. Then, we began to look at the characteristics of the Groups, and the uses of the elements in those groups.
Elements & Their Properties
Mrs. Cook allowed students to use laptops to perform an activity on the "Elements and Properties" Chapter as they answered questions on a worksheet.
The Element
Students used the computer and the internet to look up the answers to the "The Elements" section Review Questions (60 pts). They were to complete them for homework if they did not finish in class.
Elements & Their Properties
The student teacher, Mrs. Cook takes over the Physical Science classes. She assigned them the Review Questions from the "Elements & their Properties" section. (60 pts) They were allowed to complete them at home if they did not finish in class w/the books online codes and passwords.
Periodic Table & Periodic Law
Students took the Periodic Table and Periodic Law Chapter Test (100 pt). After the test, they began the Elements Vocabulary (32 pt)
Atoms & the Periodic Table
After reviewing the "Atoms & Periodic Table" Chapter Review, we took the Atoms and Periodic Table Chapter Test (100 pt). They began the Elements and Properties Vocabulary (32 pt) after the Chapter Test. If they did not finish the Vocabulary it was for homework.
Periodic Table & Periodic Law
Students took the Periodic Table and Periodic Law Vocabulary Test (50 pt) and began the Chapter Assessment (92 pt) for the same chapter. They will have the Periodic Table and Periodic Law Chapter Test on tomorrow.
Atoms & the Periodic Table
Students took the "Atoms & the Periodic Table" Crossword Puzzle (40 pt) and completed the same chapters Study Guide (90 pt) in preparation for the Atoms & Periodic Table Chapter Test on tomorrow. The student teacher, Mrs. Cook will take over the Physical Science classes on tomorrow.