Embedded Files
May 25-June 1
Part 1: Weekly Check-in
Since we transitioned to distance learning (and especially since it was announced that everyone could earn no lower than a "C" this semester), I've been getting a lot of questions..."Do I have to do this assignment?" "What's the point?" "Will this affect my grade?" "WHY?"
This week, I'd like to flip those questions back to you. You might have seen this Ted Talk before, but I think it's especially relevant during this time. What's the point in learning right now if there aren't any grades attached? WHY? The answer to this question will likely be different for everyone and is worth reevaluating frequently. Throughout your life, you might be faced with many times when it's worth considering your "why"...school, jobs, relationships, etc. Start thinking about it today!
I'm really curious to hear your answers and what keeps you going during this time.
Use this link to get to the FlipGrid: https://flipgrid.com/23be0f32
- Please go to that link and “Sign in with Microsoft” using your school email address.
- There will be a new topic posted and you will read through the prompt.
- Once you have what you need, respond to the FlipGrid prompt by finding the “Plus” button in the green circle. You can respond with your thoughts and then edit and submit!
Part 2: OPTIONAL Chemistry Assignments
This week's chemistry assignment is on Covalent Bonding. The files are posted on Teams in the "Files" tab labeled "Covalent Bonding."
- Watch the podcasts (Covalent Bonding parts 1 and 2)
- Then do the Ionic vs. Covalent Bonding worksheet
- After completing 1 and 2 do the Covalent Bonding ChemQuest
These assignments will not be collected and do not count for attendance purposes. However, consider your WHY! Will doing these assignments support your WHY? Feel free to send any questions my way!
May 19-25
Now that the scavenger hunts are done, we are going to try something new! The new part is two-fold…
Part 1:
We are going to do an activity on FlipGrid! This is a new learning platform for this class that you might already used in your other classes. Each week I’ll post a FlipGrid code on Teams. I’ll be giving feedback on your FlipGrid each week. Completing the FlipGrid is what I consider turning in your assignment each week. This is what I will use to take attendance (in addition to email, office hours, and viewing the assignments). To complete the assignment do the following (also posted on Teams):
- Use this link: https://flipgrid.com/04657d15
- Please go to that link and “Sign in with Microsoft” using your school email address.
- There will be a new topic posted and you will read through the prompt.
- Once you have what you need, respond to the FlipGrid prompt by finding the “Plus” button in the green circle. You can respond with your thoughts and then edit and submit!
Part 2:
Each week in the “Files” tab on Teams I’ll be posting new content, stuff we would typically cover in the rest of the year in Chemistry. If you’re interested in pursuing your understanding of chemistry further, this would be good for you to do! Each week will include a podcast, POGIL, and then practice worksheets. It will not be graded, I will not be giving feedback, and it will not be used for attendance purposes. But! Think about what you want to get out of this distance learning time. This might be something you want to do. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have. This week’s topic is IONS!
May 12-18
LAST WEEK OF SCAVENGER HUNTS! NEW CONTENT BEGINS NEXT WEEK
Chemistry Scavenger Hunt- Week 6
Directions: You will be making a powerpoint on Teams. Use the template slides (from week 2) for each of the listed items below.
For each vocabulary term on the list below, find an example in your home of that term and take a picture with it! I expect that most pictures will include you or your family members (IF THEY AGREE) . Then upload your photos to the PowerPoint presentation template on Teams and include a definition and an explanation for why the item you found fits the description of the vocab.
Each slide should include:
-the term and definition
-a picture you took
-an explanation why/how the item fits the definition of that term
-include websites that you use in the comments for each slide
Have fun with this, see how many you can find and explore the world around you in your house! I can’t wait to see all of your faces!
Here’s the list:
31. A compound (and its use) that contains a transition metal (Explain why it is) 32. VIDEO: You will try to explain TO SOMEONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD what a mole is (in
chemistry) and how big the number is. Try to use images/act it out!
*Use How Big is a Mole video from the podcast page on my website.
33. VIDEO: You will try to explain TO SOMEONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD what a electron shielding
is and how it changes going down the periodic table. Try to use images/act it out!
You’ll have to look this up!
34. A picture of a famous chemist (What is he/she famous for?)
35. A chemistry cartoon (Summarize what you might learn from it)
36. Iron III Oxide (What is the common name?)
May 5-11
Chemistry Scavenger Hunt- Week 5
Directions: You will be making a powerpoint on Teams. Use the template slides (from week 2 on Teams) for each of the listed items below.
For each vocabulary term on the list below, find an example in your home of that term and take a picture with it! I expect that most pictures will include you or your family members (IF THEY AGREE) . Then upload your photos to the PowerPoint presentation template on Teams and include a definition and an explanation for why the item you found fits the description of the vocab.
Each slide should include:
-the term and definition
-a picture you took
-an explanation why/how the item fits the definition of that term
-include websites that you use in the comments for each slide
Have fun with this, see how many you can find and explore the world around you in your house! I can’t wait to see all of your faces!
Here’s the list:
25. Something doing photosynthesis (write out the reaction for photosynthesis and explain what type of energy goes in and what types of energy goes out).
26. Something doing cellular respiration (write out the reaction for photosynthesis and explain what type of energy goes in and what types of energy goes out).
27. Something that has particles that are vibrating-Not Moving. (Explain why you know that the particles are vibrating and not moving).
BONUS: Something that lowers the freezing point of water (You’ll have to look this up! How does it work?)
You’ll have to look this up!
28. An alloy (Explain why it is, and why you chose what you chose)
29. Something hydrophobic (Explain why it is, and why you chose what you chose)
30. Something hydrophilic (Explain why it is, and why you chose what you chose)
April 28-May 4
Chemistry Scavenger Hunt- Week 4
Directions: You will be making a powerpoint on Teams. Use the template slides (from week 2 on teams) for each of the listed items below.
For each vocabulary term on the list below, find an example in your home of that term and take a picture with it! I expect that most pictures will include you or your family members (IF THEY AGREE) . Then upload your photos to the PowerPoint presentation template (from week 2) on Teams and include a definition and an explanation for why the item you found fits the description of the vocab.
Each slide should include:
-the term and definition
-a picture you took
-an explanation why/how the item fits the definition of that term
-include websites that you use in the comments for each slide
Have fun with this, see how many you can find and explore the world around you in your house! I can’t wait to see all of your faces!
Here’s the list:
19. Combustion in use (this does NOT MEAN YOU CAN JUST LIGHT THINGS ON FIRE. If you want to do this, you need a picture with your parent IN the photo. Also, I challenge you to try to find this WITHOUT lighting something on fire).
20. Energy (what type of energy is this? What kind of energy did it come from, and what did it turn into?)
You’ll have to look this up!
21. An acid that is used in daily life. (Define acid and tell what it is used for)
22. A base with a pH greater than 9. (Define pH, base, and explain how this affects the base you use)
23. Sodium Bicarbonate (What is it?)
24. Acetylsalicylic Acid (What is it?)
April 21-27
Chemistry Scavenger Hunt- Week 3
Directions: You will be making a powerpoint on Teams. Use the template slides (from last week) for each of the listed items below.
For each vocabulary term on the list below, find an example in your home of that term and take a picture with it! I expect that most pictures will include you or your family members (IF THEY AGREE) . Then upload your photos to the PowerPoint presentation on Teams and include a definition and an explanation for why the item you found fits the description of the vocab.
Each slide should include:
- the term and definition
- a picture you took
- an explanation why/how the item fits the definition of that term
- include websites that you use in the comments for each slide
Have fun with this, see how many you can find and explore the world around you in your house! I can’t wait to see all of your faces!
Here’s the list:
13. An ionic compound that we use in daily life. (Explain why it is)
14. A covalent compound that we use daily life. (Explain why it is)
You may have to look these next ones up!
15. A substance with a density greater than water. (Compare its density with that of water. What does it mean about this substance?)
16. A substance with a density less than water. (Compare its density with that of water. What does it mean about this substance?)
**Density (how much mass something has per its volume)
17. An inert gas (What is an inert gas? Include definition of inert gas. What is important about them?)
18. Organic substance (what is it? will it burn?)
April 14-21
Chemistry Scavenger Hunt- Week 2
Directions: You will be making a powerpoint on Teams. Use the template slides (on Teams) for each of the listed items below.
For each vocabulary term on the list below, find an example in your home of that term and take a picture with it! I expect that most pictures will include you or your family members (IF THEY AGREE) . Then upload your photos to the PowerPoint presentation template on Teams and include a definition and an explanation for why the item you found fits the description of the vocab.
Each slide should include:
-the term and definition
-a picture you took
-an explanation why/how the item fits the definition of that term
-include websites that you use in the comments for each slide
Have fun with this, see how many you can find and explore the world around you in your house! I can’t wait to see all of your faces!
Here’s the list:
7. Choose one of the periodic families: Alkali Metals, Alkali Earth Metals, Transition Metals, Halogens, Noble Gases (explain why it is)
8. An edible example of a physical change (Explain why it is and how you know its not a chemical change)
9. An edible example of a chemical change (Explain why it is and what indicator you used to identify it as a chemical change)
You may have to look this up!
10. An element (include definition of element)
11. A heterogeneous mixture (explain why it is)
12. A homogeneous mixture (explain why it is).
March 31-April 7, 2020
Chemistry Scavenger Hunt- Week 1
Directions: You will be making a powerpoint on Teams. Use the template slides for each of the listed items below.
For each vocabulary term on the list below, find an example in your home of that term and take a picture with it! I expect that most pictures will include you or your family members (IF THEY AGREE) . Then upload your photos to the PowerPoint presentation template on Teams and include a definition and an explanation for why the item you found fits the description of the vocab.
Each slide should include:
-the term and definition
-a picture you took
-an explanation why/how the item fits the definition of that term
-include websites that you use in the comments for each slide
Have fun with this, see how many you can find and explore the world around you in your house! I can’t wait to see all of your faces!
Here’s the list:
1. A hydrocarbon
2. A conductor
3. An insulator
4. VIDEO: Explaining to a family member how we see the color red.
You’ll have to look this up
5. Something containing glucose (explain how you know this. Will it burn?)
6. An electrolyte (include definition of electrolyte)
March 12, 2020
1st: None
2nd-3rd: Watch and take two column notes on podcast 5.1C
March 11, 2020
Complete the Forming Ions ChemQuest. Posted in Documents.
March 9, 2020
None. If you missed class today see Ms. Hansen to make up the Periodic Trends and Ocean Acidificiation Unit Test Answer Key.
March 6, 2020
If you missed class today see Ms. Hansen to make up the Periodic Trends and Ocean Acidificiation Unit Test.
March 5, 2020
Periodic Trends and Ocean Acidification Unit Test is TOMORROW. Study guide posted in documents.
March 4, 2020
Study for Periodic Trends and Ocean Acidification Unit Test on Friday. Study guide posted in documents section.
March 2, 2020
Complete the conclusion for the Ocean Acidification and Periodic Trends Lab.
February 28, 2020
Complete the post-lab questions for the Ocean Acidification and Periodic Trends Lab (1-8). Due Monday.
February 27, 2020
If you missed class today schedule a time with Ms. Hansen to make up the lab.
February 26, 2020
Complete the Periodic Trends and Ocean Acidification pre-lab for tomorrow. You must have the following in your pre-lab to be able to do tomorrow's lab in class:
- 2 column notes on the background information
- Purpose
- Pre-lab questions answered
- Variables (MV, RV, and CVx2)
- Testable question (the question from the anchor chart)
- Hypothesis
- Procedures (these can be summarized, but still need to be in a numbered list and include all important details--like you could do the lab with just the procedures in your notebook)
- Data tables
February 25, 2020
None. If you missed class today see Ms. Hansen to make up the quiz.
February 24, 2020
Study for quiz tomorrow! Check your anchor chart for vocab and main ideas to study for the quiz.
February 21, 2020
Periodic Trends skits on MONDAY. You'll have ~15 minutes on Monday to finish skit preparation. Do what you need to over the weekend to be prepared for Monday.
February 20, 2020
Finish the Periodic Trends POGIL if you did not do so in class today. Due tomorrow (Friday).
February 19, 2020
Complete the Periodic Trends POGIL through question 11. Due tomorrow (Thursday).
February 18, 2020
Watch and take two column notes on Podcast 4.3B. Due tomorrow (Wednesday).
February 13, 2020
Finish the Coulombic Attraction Activity. Due Tuesday.
February 12, 2020
Watch and take two column notes on Podcast 4.3a: Periodic Trends Part 1. Due tomorrow.
February 11, 2020
None. If you missed class see Ms. Hansen for notes.
February 10, 2020
Finish the Bohr models for the abbreviated periodic table from class. Due tomorrow.
February 7, 2020
Watch and take two column notes on podcast 4.2a Main Group Elements (posted in the videos/podcasts section). Due Monday.
February 6, 2020
None.
If you missed class watch the video on Dmitri Mendeleev and take two column notes. See Ms. Hansen to make up the periodic table card sorting activity.
February 5, 2020
None.
If you missed class check the Class PowerPoints section for the initial ideas on our new unit on the Periodic Table and Ocean Acidification. Get notes for new anchor chart from Ms. Hansen tomorrow in class.
February 4, 2020
SECOND SEMESTER!!!
Complete the moles--> atoms practice. Posted in documents. SHOW YOUR WORK! :)
January 22, 2020
Work on review for final. Posted in Documents. The final is MONDAY, JANUARY 27th.
January 21, 2020
Work on review for final. Posted in Documents. The final is MONDAY, JANUARY 27th.
January 17, 2020
Finish the Noble Gas configurations from class today. Posted in the PowerPoints (second slide from the beginning). (Re-) Watch podcast from last night if you don't know how to do the Noble Gas configurations.
January 16, 2020
Watch and take two column notes on podcast 3.3B2: Electron Configurations part 2. Posted in videos/podcasts.
January 15, 2020
Complete the Electron Configuration POGIL through question 19. Posted in documents.
January 14, 2020
Complete the Electron Configuration POGIL through question 12. Posted in documents.
January 13, 2020
Finish atomic theory table from class today. If you missed class today see Ms. Hansen to make up the assignment.
January 10, 2020
Finish the 5 post-lab questions for the Spectra Lab. Posted in documents.
January 8, 2020
1st: None
2nd-3rd: Complete the pre-lab for the Spectra Lab. Due Friday. Posted in Documents.
January 7, 2020
None. If you missed class today see Ms. Hansen or a friend for the notes.
January 6, 2020
Complete the Electron Energy and Light POGIL through question 17 (posted in documents)
December 19, 2019
None.
December 18, 2019
Read and take two column notes for the Rutherford Simulation background information. Due tomorrow.
If you missed class today see Ms. Hansen to make up the answer key for the Nuclear Unit Test.
December 17, 2019
None. If you missed class today see Ms. Hansen to make up the test and the notebook check.
December 16, 2019
Test and notebook check tomorrow.
Study options:
- Complete notebook check (NOT optional)
- Do Symbol Practice (posted in documents...optional)
- Write and answer questions for each bullet point in the study guide (posted in documents...optional)
December 13, 2019
None. Get caught up on missing assignments.
December 12, 2019
Homework: Watch the Nuclear Energy Podcast and take 2 column notes. Due tomorrow.
If you did not finish in class:
- Finish the post lab questions for the bean lab
- Finish the average atomic mass problems 3-8 (except #5)
December 11, 2019
Finish the bean lab through question 3 (don't start the post lab questions yet).
December 10, 2019
Finish the Isotopes POGIL. Due tomorrow.
December 9, 2019
Complete the Isotope POGIL through question 9 (posted in documents). Watch and take two column notes on the Coal--> Electricity PC (posted in videos/podcasts).
December 6, 2019
Complete the PhET Build an Atom simulation and assignment. Due Monday. (posted in documents)
December 5, 2019
Watch and take two column notes on the Atomic Structure Podcast. Due tomorrow.
December 4, 2019
Forgetful Chef/defrost a "turkey" lab. Complete the analysis questions and conclusions for homework. Posted at the end of the Energy Transfer assignment in the documents section.
December 3, 2019
Sub. See Ms. Hansen to make up video notes.
December 2, 2019
See Ms. Hansen to make up the answer key.
November 22, 2019
Prepare for unit test on Tuesday.
November 21, 2019
Watch and take two column notes on the Energy Transfer video (posted in the podcasts/videos section).
November 20, 2019
Finish Energy Transfer Part 3 (posted in the documents section, scroll through Energy Transfers part 1-2).
November 19, 2019
Finish the graph for Energy Transfer Part 3 (posted in the documents section, scroll through Energy Transfers part 1-2).
November 18, 2019
Finish Energy Transfer Part 2 (posted in the documents section).
November 15, 2019
Finish Energy Transfer Part 1 (posted in the documents section).
November 14, 2019
None.
November 13, 2019
Finish Burn a Cheeto Analysis Questions 6 and 7 for the snacks you burned in yesterday's modified and improved lab. Due tomorrow.
November 8, 2019
Lab day on Tuesday! Complete the pre-lab for your revised Burn a Cheeto Lab. Remember! This is a new lab write up and must include all components of the pre-lab. You also need to include three modifications to your setup and a diagram of your setup with modifications.
Don't forget your snack! :)
November 6, 2019
Complete the rest of the analysis questions (6-13) for the Burn a Cheeto Lab. Due Friday. Posted in documents. The video referenced in question 11 is posted in the videos/podcasts section.
November 5, 2019
If you missed class today, see Ms. Hansen to make up today's lab.
November 4, 2019
Finish the post-lab questions 1-5 for the Burn a Cheeto Lab. Due tomorrow.
October 31, 2019
With the sinks out of order today, you have one more day to finish your pre-lab! Lab day tomorrow.
October 30, 2019
Finish the Burn a Cheeto Pre-lab. Use the information posted in documents and your lab write-up handout to complete the pre-lab correctly.
Testable Question: How does the type of fuel affect the energy released?
Hypothesis: It was hypothesized that if ____________(your snack) is burned, it will heat up the water ______________(how many degrees) because __________________________________________________________.
October 29, 2019
None. If you missed class today see Ms. Hansen to make up today's additions to the new anchor chart.
October 28, 2019
Take two column notes on the Flaming Hot Cheetos article. Due tomorrow.
October 25, 2019
None. If you missed class yesterday see Ms. Hansen make up the answer key for the test.
October 24, 2019
None. If you missed class yesterday see Ms. Hansen to take the test and make up the notebook check.
October 23, 2019
Finish the questions and answers from the study guide. Write a question for each bullet point on the study guide and then answer it.
Unit test and notebook check Thursday!
October 22, 2019
Write three questions for the beginning standards on the Combustion Unit Test (one question per bullet point). Answer each question.
Unit test Thursday!
October 21, 2019
Finish the Fuel from Food post-lab questions.
Watch and take two column notes on "Biofuels: Pros and Cons." Posted in the podcasts/videos section.
October 17, 2019
None. :)
October 15, 2019
Finish questions 6-10 for "Which Fuel is Best?" (you don't need to do the challenge or extension questions, but can if you want to!)
October 14, 2019
Deadline extended! Finish the front page of "Which Fuel is Best?" Posted in the documents section. Videos are linked the videos/podcasts section. Due Tuesday 10/15.
October 10, 2019
Finish the front page of "Which Fuel is Best?" Posted in the documents section. Videos are linked the videos/podcasts section.
October 9, 2019
None.
October 7, 2019
Complete 12 questions (four from each section) from Chapter 1 sections 7, 8, and 9 in the Conversions Practice (posted in links). Show your work using dimensional analysis. DUE NEXT MONDAY.
October 4, 2019
Finish the journal questions for "Modeling Combustion." Posted in the documents section.
October 3, 2019
None. If you missed class today see Ms. Hansen to add to your anchor chart for combustion.
October 2, 2019
Finish the graphic organizer for the conclusion on the components of combustion. Due tomorrow. Posted in documents.
October 1, 2019
None.
September 30, 2019
Complete questions 3 and 4 from the Conversions Worksheet.
If you missed class today watch podcast 1.2 (matter and dimensional analysis) and take two column notes.
September 27, 2019
None.
If you missed class today see Ms. Hansen to make up the conclusion activity.
September 26, 2019
Watch and take two column on the "What Fire Podcast?"
September 25, 2019
None.
If you missed class today, plan a time with Ms. Hansen to make up the Candle Station Lab from today (2 stations)
September 24, 2019
None.
If you missed class today, plan a time with Ms. Hansen to make up the Candle Station Lab from today (1 station).
September 23, 2019
Finish unit conversion questions 1-2 (posted in documents). SHOW ALL WORK!
If you missed class today check in with Ms. Hansen to get the notes on unit conversions and dimensional analysis.
September 20, 2019
No homework. Have a good weekend!
If you missed class today check in with Ms. Hansen about what you need to complete on your anchor chart.
September 19, 2019
Finish the Birthday Candle Lab conclusion (post-lab) questions. Posted in the Birthday Candle Lab document in the documents section. Due tomorrow.
If you missed class today or did not have your pre-lab done, lab make ups will take place after school Today (9/19), Monday (9/23), and Wednesday (9/25).
September 18, 2019
Complete Birthday Candle Lab pre-lab. Must be complete by the start of class tomorrow to do the lab. Lab handout and pre-lab instructions are posted in the documents section.
September 17, 2019
None.
Check HAC to make sure you have passed the Safety Quiz with 80% or better and have your Safety Contract turned in. These two items must be complete for you to start the first lab on Thursday.
September 16, 2019
Finish the Measurement Challenge from today in class (posted in documents section). This will be stamped in class tomorrow.
September 13, 2019
Watch and take 2 column notes on podcast 1.1b Matter and Change Part 2 (chemical vs. physical change). The podcast is posted in the videos/podcasts section of this website.
September 12, 2019
Turn in class and safety contracts by TOMORROW (Friday 9/13). If you missed class today, see Ms. Hansen to take the Safety Quiz.
You must score above an 80% or higher and turn in your safety contract to be able to participate in labs.
September 10, 2019
Turn in class and safety contracts by Friday 9/13.
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