Today we’ll be using our Homework from last night (Molar Mass Worksheet) to determine the Percent Composition of different atoms in those molecules. It’s really easy see the example below to help you with today’s assignment. The Answer key can be found on the Docs page. Use this as a tool to check work, not to copy.

No. Not that kind of molar. Moles refers to the amount of atoms in a substance… but we’ll save that for a later day. Today, we’ll be learning how to calculate the mass of a molecule based on the Atomic Weights of the Atoms within that molecule. There will be a Homework assignment associated with this activity that can be found on the documents page along with a complete periodic table.

Your To Do List:

• Take the Pre Test (found using this link or the docs page)
• Take the notes using voicethread (link found on notes page)
• Take the Post Test
• Create an illustration (Follow the directions below)
• Study your flashcards

Today we’ll be learning about Physical and Chemical properties and changes. Today is an independent learning day because I will be out for part of the next two days as I am involved with a seminar here on campus. Therefore I’m putting the information in your hands with voicethread. The annotated notes (yes that means I’ll be talking) are available on the notes page. AND, due to popular demand, I’ve gone ahead and added the key questions to the PDF for you. I know, I know, I’m too kind. When you’re finished with the notes, I’d like you to follow these directions:

1. Get a clean sheet of computer paper
2. Fold the paper in half
3. Write, in text big enough to read from 5 ft away, “Physical Change” on one side and “Chemical Change” on the other.
4. Below the text, draw a picture of an example of that type of change that was NOT ILLUSTRATED IN THE NOTES.
5. Below your picture, explain how you know this is the type of change that it is.
6. Make it neat, clean, and colorful.
7. Turn it in to the dropbox when you’re done.
8. No Electronic posters this time.

Tomorrow you’ll be in the lab with Mr. Fogel or myself observing some of the changes discussed today. Tomorrow is also your BIG 44 QUIZ so study those flashcards!

Chances are, at some point in your academic career you’ve been introduced to the periodic table and the elements listed on it. Today, we’ll be diving a bit deeper into the periodic table than you have in the past. As a part of your notes, you’ll need to label and color a blank periodic table. You can do this on Notability or on a hard copy with colored pencils or markers. If you’re choosing the latter, make sure you bring these utensils to class today.

The PDF for the notes can be found on the “Semester 1 Notes” Page and includes a VT link to review the notes on your own.

In conjunction with the Periodic table you will be asked to memorize “The Big 44” which is a group of elements we will be using frequently over the course of the year. You will need to make Flashcards (real or on an app) for a completion grade and to begin studying. Flashcards due Wednesday, quiz next Tuesday.

Just a reminder that our test is Wednesday the 5th! Today you’ll be given a review sheet with some fill in about our Math rules and some practice problems for all the situations we’ll cover. The Answers will be posted here by this time tomorrow so you can check your work as you’re studying. When we come back on Tuesday we’ll be spending some time reviewing as a class and then you’ll be given time to start preparing on your own.
My suggestion is to look over your notes, watch the voicethreads, do the practice problems and check your work. It wouldn’t hurt to teach mom or dad how to do this as well… you learn best by teaching. Good luck!

We start a new week… much like we started the last, reviewing topics from last week. Today we’ll be going over the work from Friday (See “We Talkin’ bout practice” below). Doing a group review activity. Then, a completion assignment to review topics we’ve covered. A quick update on upcoming events.

• Tuesday we’ll be taking notes
• Wednesday we’ll be in the lab
• The test over Unit 1 will be Next Wednesday!

As a review of Scientific Notation, use this site & do the online practice problems for Multiplication and this site for Division

We’ll be finishing our notes/review of A.P.E. (Accuracy, Precision, & Error) today. After which we’ll do some practice problems to make sure everyone understands the concepts and answer any unsettled questions. After which you’ll be allowed to start on your homework for the evening (which you can download from the Semester 1 Docs Page… which has been updated to show some of the more recent items at the top). The homework is due Friday August 15th and is worth 25 points. Good Luck!

Make sure you follow me on Twitter @CoachKubuske for reminders, updates, and other class related info. There’s information from my Tweets available on this blog as well.

If you missed something during the notes today, ned to clean up your writing on Notability, or just need a refresher, you can view an annotated version of today’s powerpoint using the voicethread app or voicethread.com.

Click ‘Browse’; Search for ‘Kubuske’; choose the notes you wish to view (Making Measurements); the slides and comments should begin playing automatically. You can pause the slide at anytime to have time to write things down.

Every time we do notes, I will make this available either the night before or the night after. There is also a link in the ‘Semester 1 Notes’ page to each voicethread. I’ll give you every opportunity to succeed, it’s your job to take advantage of it. Good luck!

Chemistry Procedures Activity Due Monday!
Lab Safety Quiz Monday!
We’ll be taking notes on Monday and you can use your iPad (Notability or any other similar app).
We’ll be in the lab on Tuesday.

Welcome Week starts this week as well.
If you have questions about Chemsitry, Homework, or other class related items, feel free to leave comments on this page. Or follow me in twitter @CoachKubuske. See you Monday!