Science 10:  We started off with the completion of last day's quiz on balancing and categorizing.  We did Practice Problem #1 on page 174.  This clip shows the chemistry in the manufacture of concrete, and spoke about the difference between millwrights, engineers, sheet metal fabricators and construction workers.  We then did a lab to explore acids and bases, and finished by creating a Results section - this lab was handed in.  On Tuesday I will collect the graphic organizer.

Chemistry 11:   After a short discussion about separating mixtures, we set up Lab 2D and completed the procedure and all the Calculations and Follow-up Questions.  Due Tuesday are all the Questions and Follow-up questions for Lab 2D.    In the final 12 minutes we self scored Lab 3A using the Lab Marking Guide, to review how I will be assessing your labs.  In general, you will want to create clearly written work that provides an easy experience for the reader.

Tuesday, February 13

Science 10:  We did this mini review of balancing, then we read pages 168 - 172 to learn about acids, bases, pH, indicators, and neutralization reactions.  Students started a graphic organizer to record their findings, and this is not due until Friday.  We finished with a quiz on balancing chemical reactions.

Science 8:  We reviewed the 3 characteristics of systems, then spent time on our Human Body Systems table.  A WS showing the anatomy of the respiratory system was given to everyone, and we began measuring everyone's vital capacity and height.  Mr. Gale's hypothesis is that tall people have more vital capacity

Chemistry 11:  We started with short review of naming and writing formulas for hydrates, followed by aa WS showing atoms and molecules in pure substances and mixtures.  Time was given for Lab 3A, which is due on Wednesday.  The final minutes were spent writing a short quiz on Measurement and significant figures.   

Science 9:  We learned about polyatomic ions (like hydroxide, carbonate and sulfate) and how to write names and formulas of compounds with polyatomic ions.  We read pgs 164 and 165, then we did Practice Problems # 1,2 on page 165. These are due on Thursday.