Today, we went over the answers to Aims 15 & 16 so that the students would know the correct answers and not make the same mistakes on the new worksheets as we work on Counting Atoms.
Plate Tectonics
Students finished their Plate Tectonics notes from the PowerPoint. We took a Pretest on Ch. 9 w/out their book after finishing the notes. Students were reminded to bring a pencil AND pen to class each day as stated in their syllabus.
Energy in Chemical Reactions
Today, Students were first allowed to finish Aim 16 from the Chemistry Workshop 3 Workbook. Then, they were assigned to take the "Types of Chemical Reactions" WS. Finally we concluded class with the notes characterizing the ways energy is released or absorbed.
Plate Tectonics
We completed the Powerpoint on Plate Tectonics today. We learned the ways that scientist have proven Plate Tectonics takes place as well as the evidence of the types of plate boundaries.We began viewing the You Tube Presentations on Plate Tectonics and Alfred Wegener.
Types of Chemical Reactions
Students continued to work out of the Chemistry Workshop 3 workbook. They learned how to determine single and double replacement reactions as well as what a decomposition reaction looks like. Finally, after completing Aims 15 (50 pts), and 16 (45 pts), they were given a worksheet to categorize and identify all 4 types of chemical reactions mixed together that was worth 22 pts.
Types of Convergent Boundaries
Today, students took notes on the types of convergent boundaries and where there is evidence of them on the Earth. The powerpoint showed pictures of actual land sites where the boundaries exist.
Types of Chemical Reactions
Today, each student was allowed to read from the Chemistry Workshop 3 Workbook and learn about Synthesis and Decomposition Reactions. They answered the worksheet for Aim 14 (36 pts) and Aim 15 (40 pts) during class w/little to no assistance. They were expected to read and answer the questions that accompanied the AIM. At the end of the Aim, the students should be able to tell the difference in a synthesis and decomposition reaction.
Plate Tectonics
2-17-15
We began to discuss the different types of boundaries in Plate Tectonics. Evidence of plate destruction/creation were discussed as well as locations to find the different types of boundaries.
2-18-15
We continued to discuss the different types of boundaries in Plate Tectonics. Evidence of plate destruction/creation were discussed as well as locations to find the different types of boundaries. There were very good discussions as well as learning demonstrated by both classes.
Chemical Reactions
2-17-15
We went over the difference in a chemical reaction and a chemical equation by using the "Chemical Workshop" 3 workbook. We spent time reviewing how you should interpret what you read as well as use prior knowledge to understand the concepts. Afterwards we read and answered Aim 12 aloud in class.
2-18-15
We continued going over the information from Aim 12 which relates chemical equations and chemical reactions. After orally going over those answers, we began Aim 13 which covers the "Law of Conservation of Matter". Students were expected to be able to complete the answers to the aim in class and discuss them.
Plate Tectonics
2-11-15
We mentioned the influences of African Americans on US History and American life.
2-12-15
We began the information on the theory of continental drift from Alfred Wegener. Information to support his theory was reviewed and the discussed whey we know the continents and land masses are moving.