Wednesday, October 28th

When you are done with today's computer assignment read and try these tutorials about Balancing Chemical Equations

Tutorial 1
Tutorial 2


Homework: None

Tuesday, October 27th

Homework: Pg. 371 #1-10 on binder paper

Monday October 12th: Building Molecular Models

Today we will learn about valence electrons and how atoms bond to form molecules in a compound.

Let's try out this virtual lab:
Molecular Models

Homework: Read pg. 218-228 Do pg. 228, #1-6

ELD Science 4th period: Friday, October 9th

Got to Marvelous Molecules

Click on "All About Molecules"

Read together

Click on Marvelous Activities

Thursday, October 8th

Start with the Compound Examples website.
1. Pick compounds that you are interested in.
2. In the first column write the name of the compound and its chemical formula. Also, describe the physical appearance of the compound.
3. In the 2nd column write the elements and how many atoms of each are in one molecule of this compound.
4. Look at the Wooden Periodic table for pictures of these elements and describe and draw the separate elements in the third column



Answer the following questions for HOMEWORK:
Questions: How are the elements similar to its compound? How are the elements different from its compound? In your examples are there more similarities or differences between the elements and the compounds?

Compound Examples
Wooden Periodic Table of Elements

Wednesday, October 7th

Fold a piece of binder paper into three columns. Label the 1st column ELEMENTS, the 2nd column COMPOUNDS, and the 3rd column MIXTURES. As you read websites 1-4, record information AND examples of each type under the appropriate columns. Use your notes to take the quiz .


1) Compounds and Mixtures Activity
2) Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
3) Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
4) Compounds
Mixtures, Elements, and Compounds Quiz#1
Element Math Game