Chemistry 12:  We started the WS titled Rates of Reaction with Stoichiometry, and this will be due on Friday.

Chemistry 11:  We went over the Measurement and Sig Fig WS, then did Unit 2 # 48-50.  Time was given to complete the Density Lab, then we did a quiz on Significant Figures and measurement.  At the end we looked at the Program Guide for Kings University, as an example to see what information is shown on this list.  Although we don't have a business program at RSS, business is a common field of study and can provide skills that lead to work opportunities and good wages. 

Science 8:  Pg 39 # 3-13 was reviewed but was not collected.  We wrote notes on Mitochondria, then we looked up the 10 forms of energy and wrote them on our Mitochondria notes.  

 Science 8:  We spoke a little about writing clearly when completing assignments, and how your skills will grow if you try your best to write in sentences and use many key terms.  We did the safety True/False review WS.  We wrote a few notes about photosynthesis on our placemats from Friday then we watched this clip about photosynthesis.  We then did pg 29 # 3-13 in sentences where appropriate, and these are due on Tuesday.

Chemistry 12:  Lab 18C was collected today.  After completing the WS titled Rates Mini Review #2, we wrote notes on Enthalpy.  We read section 1.6 and completed Unit 1 # 23-28, which is due on Tuesday. 

Chemistry 11:  Lab 2D was collected at the beginning.  We began by going through the rules of performing calculations and reporting answers to the correct number of significant figures.  We completed the WS titled Measurement and Significant Figures, the we prepared the Density Lab and did most of the procedure. Time will be given to finish this on Tuesday.  

 Science 8:  The Microscope Parts quiz was handed back and we spoke a little about the value of accuracy in student written work.  Learning is the main task, and mistakes are ok, but in general it is important to do the best we can.  We discussed the differences between Extending, Proficient, Developing and Emerging.  A placemat was create and we filled it with brief notes as we read pgs 31 - 34 in textbook.  We watched this clip about cell structure.  At the end we talked about the lytic cycle of viruses, and listed as many viruses as possible (class list:  rabies, HIV, corona, pox, herpes, influenza, hepatitis ).   With our partners, we used the 5 characteristics of living things to show that viruses are not living.  Click here to see the assignments log.

Chemistry 12:  After a short review we spent time writing our conclusion for Lab 18C.  A WS titled "Rates Problems with Stoichiometry" we made available but is not due Monday.  Lab 18C is due Monday (all Questions, Follow -up Questions, and a Conclusion) are due  Monday.  Click here to see the assignment log.

Chemistry 11:  We began with notes on Significant Figures.  We did Unit 2 # 55 verbally together.  The remainder of time was spent finishing all the Questions and Follow-up Questions for Lab 2D, which is due Monday.  Click here to see the assignment log. 

 Chemistry 12:  We did lab 18C today, and due next class is all the graphs from Question & Calculation # 1.   I also offered some extra review of moles concepts from chemistry - this is optional work is not a part of your assessment.  It may make a difference to your overall performance if you completed this work and worked out any wrinkles in your understanding.

Science 8:  I collected pg 31 # 1-6 at the beginning.  We read the 5 characteristics of living things on page 10 and we wrote brief notes about each characteristic.   Pg 21 # 3-5 and 7-10 was completed as well and is due on Friday.  In the second half we did an inquiry: " Which stain shows cell structures the best".  We stained onion cells to see structures within, and repeated this three times with different stains to see which was best.      

Chemistry 11:  Today we began by looking at pictures of mixtures and pure stuff at the atomic level to better our understanding of the Kinetic Molecular Theory.  We prepared Lab 2D, the completed the whole procedure.  Well done!  Click here to see the data for table 2.  Due next class is the WS titled "Atoms and Molecules".   At the very end I collected Unit 3 # 33-39.  Click here to see the assignment log.   

Tuesday, Sept 12

Chemistry 12:  After a mini review of rates of reaction we read section 1.4 and completed # 17-19.  We prepared Lab 18C for Thursday in the same way we did in Chemistry 11.   Click here to see the key for the mini review WS.

Science 8:  After a short review of cell anatomy and microscope anatomy, we read pgs 22 to 30 in our Science Probe 8.  We spent some time talking about how to read science textbooks.  Mr. Gale read pg 22 to 24 to you and did his best to point out many text feature like bolded words, titles, and subtitles.  Students read pg 25 - 30 silently then completed pg 31 # 1-6 in sentences. Pg 31 is due Thursday.  We finished with a practice quiz on microscope anatomy.

Chemistry 11:  We took notes on the Categories of Matter, then we read section 3.3 and filled in brief notes on Mechanical Mixtures and Solutions.  Unit 3 # 33-39 was competed, and is due on Wednesday.  We finished with a short discussion on separating mixtures - we brainstormed how some mixtures might be separated into their individual components: 

1) contents of a pencil case, a classic mechanical mixture (you would separate the different components mechanically)

2) a mixture of 2 gases (someone suggested cooling it until one gas condenses, then drain off that liquid)

3) a mixture of sand, salt, iron bits, and sawdust (!!)

4) a mixture of two food colorings (what?)

 Chemistry 11:  Today we learned how to measure to one tenth of the smallest division and write the correct number of digits when measuring.  Due next day is the WS titled Measurement and Significant Figures.  We also spent some time observing samples of matter and writing down physical properties.  I collected the Unit 3 problems from Friday:  U3 1-3, 5, 13-19.  

Science 8:  Today we started by reviewing microscope and cell anatomy.  We took notes on Cell Anatomy, then we made wet mounts of letter "e" and dry mounts of criss-crossed hairs.  Like scientists do, we wrote observations by drawing the field (that means we sketched what we could see in the microscope).  

Chemistry 12:  After a short review we took notes on Rates of Reaction.  We read section 1.3 and due next class is Unit 1 # 10-17.  This animation is useful for visualizing how reactions happen.

Chemistry 11:  We looked at the answer key for the "States of Matter" WS and we went over the Scientific Notation WS.  A short survey was completed, so your instructor knows a little more about you.  We read through a list of lab safety rules and we categorized the rules as A (all students know this already), S (some students know this), F (few students know this) or ? (if you are not sure of the meaning).  We began reading sections 1.1 to 1.6 in Hebdon Chemistry 11 and completing the map that is described in the reading. More time will be given for this task tomorrow.

Chemistry 12:  We began by reviewing the Rates WS answer key and some of the key terms learned Wednesday (rate of reaction, spectrophotometer, etc).  We read sections 1.1 and 1.2 in Hebdon Chemistry 12 and completed Unit 1 # 1-9, which is due Friday.  

Science 8:  We reviewed the classroom safety equipment (name and how to use it) as well as the classroom safety rules.  Time was spent learning the names of lab equipment, and we made a 3 column table where we write the name and function of 10 pieces of equipment, along with sketches.  Tables need to tidy and easy to read, with rows and columns that line up.  In the final minutes we talked about how in Science that questions are answered by performing experiments.  We brainstormed how we would use the equipment to decide which travel mug (Mr. Gale's silver thermos or Ms. Wood's fancy peach colored mug) is better at insulating hot chocolate.