Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Tues./Wed. April 21/22

Today we will explore chemical reactions and watch some demonstrations. The five pieces of evidence that prove that a chemical reactions took place are:
  1. Bubbles form- a gas is given off
  2. A color change occurs
  3. A precipitate is formed-a solid substance is formed from two or more liquids
  4. Energy change
  5. A new substance is formed (all chemical reactions need this piece of evidence)
Please try the Standards Check questions found here.

Homework: None

Monday, April 20, 2009

Monday April 20th

Today in class we learned about the differences between chemical and physical changes.

HW for periods 1, 2, 5, 6: p. 344 # 1-6
HW for period 4: p. 318 # 1-6

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Thursday, April 9th

Use the following links to complete the Matter Webquest in your assignments folder.

Before Starting: Fun Brain

  1. Quia Matching
  2. Matter Pretest
  3. Chem 4 Kids
  4. Fact Monster


Homework: Complete extra credit p 63-79 in workbook and finish cartoon if you didn't turn it in today

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Thursday, April 2nd

Today we started working on the cartoon. Students had very creative ideas as to what to use as their main character.

Homework: Finish cartoon rough draft