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Friday, May 24

Good morning! This will be the last chemistry update for the year.

This past week in chemistry, we finished our unit on solutions, acids and bases. Students will take their final test for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, so unless they need to turn in late work or make-up work, their fourth quarter grade will be complete on Wednesday.


This coming week, they will have the SAB test on Tuesday and Wednesday they will learn about nuclear chemistry and we will begin reviewing for the final exam. Students will work on condensing their notes, watching review videos, and practicing problems to prepare for the exam. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Important Dates:


School Updates:

More information about the exam schedule and other school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. It has been an honor and a pleasure to teach your children this semester and I wish all the best for them as they move on next semester!



Friday, May 18

Good morning and Happy Friday!


This past week in chemistry, we finished our unit on thermochemistry with the test on Wednesday 5/15. We began The solutions, acids and bases unit, our last big unit for the semester, covering solutions on Thursday and Friday. 


This coming week, we work on acids and bases. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes for next week are:


Important Dates:

Saturday Academy schedule for May-June:

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, May 10

Good morning and Happy Friday!


This past week in chemistry, we finished our unit on thermochemistry. Students were able to see dry ice demos and experience dry ice sublimation. We closed the unit discussing LeChatelier’s Principle. The test will be on Tuesday 5/14.


This coming week, we work on our last big unit for the semester. It will cover solutions, as well as acids and bases. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes for next week are:


Important Dates:


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, May 3

Good morning and Happy Friday!


This past week in chemistry, we worked on thermochemistry. Students learned how to read reaction energy diagrams, heating curves, and cooling curves. We also started doing some calorimetry calculations using thermodynamic equations.


This coming week, we will continue our unit of thermochemistry. The test will be on 4/14 and then we will start our final unit for the semester (Solutions, Acids and Bases). If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

Updates:


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Friday, April 26

Good morning and Happy Friday!


This past week in chemistry, we finished our unit on the Kinetic Molecular Theory and Gases. We completed a simulation where students explored the relationships that exist among pressure, volume and temperature. We also did several hands-on demonstrations involving air pressure and gas laws.


This coming week, we will have out KMT/Gasses Test on Tuesday and then begin our study of thermodynamic concepts. Students will study heating curves and energy diagrams as they learn about the energy changes that exist during both chemical and physical changes. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

Updates:

Friday, April 19

Good morning!


This past week in chemistry, we finished our unit on stoichiometry and students took an assessment. Then we started discussing our next chapter, which is the Kinetic Molecular Theory and Gases. We will explore how states of matter change on the molecular level, and we will experiment with the relationships among pressure, temperature and volume.


This coming week, we will continue to study the KMT and gasses, and students will take a quiz on Thursday and their test for this unit will be on Tuesday 4/30. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

School Updates:

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Friday, April 12

This past week in chemistry, we continued our unit on chemical quantities. Students learned how to do mole calculations using Avogadro's number and molar mass. They also learned about percent composition, with an inquiry lab about the sugar in bubble gum. We will finish up this unit with a study of stoichiometry, which is when students use chemical reactions to determine chemical quantities.


This coming week, we will have a quiz on day and Tuesday then finish the chemical quantities unit, with their second 4th quarter test on Friday. Then we will begin a unit on the kinetic molecular theory.  If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

School Updates:

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, April 5

Good morning!


This past week in chemistry, we finished our unit on chemical reactions by studying single and double replacement reactions, as well as net ionic equations. Students learned how to use the activity series and the solubility rules to predict if a reaction will take place.


This coming week, we will start a new unit that involves calculating quantities in chemical reactions. Students will start using a calculator most days, so if they have one at home they like, please encourage them to start bringing it to class. I have some in the classroom if needed. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

Important dates:  


School Updates:

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, March 22

Good morning!


This past week in chemistry, we started a new unit on chemical reactions. Students are learning how to write the symbols, balance the reactions and predict the products. They have done some lab work with real reactions, and they will be conducting some virtual laboratory experiments throughout this unit.


This coming week, we will continue the unit on chemical reactions. We will be applying the reactions to real life situations like ocean acidification. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

Important dates:


School Updates:

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, March 15

Good morning!


This past week in chemistry, we finished our unit on naming chemical compounds. We will spend some time reviewing for a midterm that will cover everything they have learned this quarter. Reviewing their current knowledge of chemistry will help them to be prepared for the next quarter. 


This coming week, we will take a midterm and then start a unit on chemical reactions. They will complete several labs, virtual simulations, and they will see some demonstrations that represent types of reactions. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website  here.


If your student needs to make up time for absences or to make up missing work Saturday Academy is a great time to do this without distractions. The next Saturday Academy is tomorrow from 9-12.





Essential outcomes from this past week were:


Important dates:


School Updates:

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, March 8

Good morning and Happy Friday!


This past week in chemistry, we started a new unit on nomenclature. Students learned how to name and write formulas for ionic and covalent compounds. They will use that knowledge in our next unit as we learn to write chemical reactions.


This coming week, we will finish the unit on nomenclature and then students will take a midterm (Monday, 3/18) that will cover everything we have learned so far this semester. Reviewing their current knowledge will ensure they are prepared for the lessons next quarter. The midterm will be their last test grade for the third quarter. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

Important dates:

School Updates:


More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, March 1

Good morning!


This past week in chemistry, we finished our unit on chemical bonding. Students learned about the VESPR theory, polarity, and intermolecular forces of attraction. They are taking their third test today (3/1) on bonding.


This coming week, we will begin a new unit on nomenclature. Students will learn how to name and write formulas for ionic compounds, covalent compounds, and acids. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website  here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

School Updates:

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!


Friday, February 23

Good morning!


This past week in chemistry, we started a unit on chemical bonding. Students learned about how and why atoms combine to make compounds. They should be able to distinguish between covalent and ionic bonds, as well as the different types of intermolecular forces. 


This coming week, we will continue learning about bonding, as students will explore molecular shapes with both digital simulations and 3-D model kits. They will build the models, demonstrating the shapes, and we will discuss why the 3D orientation is important. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

School Updates:

The ACT will be given to all juniors on Tuesday, February 27 during 1st-3rd periods.

Next week will be school spirit week

More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Friday, February 16

Good morning!


This past week in chemistry, we finished our unit on the periodic table and will test on Wednesday next week. Students learned about the organization of the periodic table and how to properly identify properties of elements, based on their location on the periodic table. They create a How To Book about the periodic table and how to read it.


This coming week, we will complete the Periodic Table Unit Test. We will then start a unit on chemical bonding. Students will learn how and why elements form ionic and covalent bonds. They will also learn about polarity and intermolecular forces. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:



School Updates:

Canvas Observer: Please follow the steps presented in the links below to become a Canvas Observer so you can see your child’s canvas courses.  Canvas Observer allows parents to stay informed about what is happening in their child's classes. 


More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!



Friday, February 9

Good morning!


This past week in chemistry, we finished our unit on the atomic theory. Students looked at spectral tubes to see how an emission spectrum of certain elements can be created. We also spent a full day reviewing for the test.


This coming week, we will move on to study a unit on the organization of the periodic table. Students will not memorize the elements, but they will learn how it is arranged and how to identify properties of elements, based on their location on the periodic table. If you would like to review the weekly assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

Goal 1.1.1 - Analyze the structure of atoms and ions.

Goal 1.1.2 - Analyze atoms in terms of the location of electrons.

Goal 1.1.3 - Explain the emission of electromagnetic radiation in spectral form in terms of the

Bohr model.

School Updates:

Canvas Observer: Please follow the steps presented in the links below to become a Canvas Observer so you can see your child’s canvas courses.  Canvas Observer allows parents to stay informed about what is happening in their child's classes. 


More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage. 


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Friday, February 2

Good morning and Happy Friday!


This past week in chemistry, we started working on our unit of the atomic theory. Students learned about the structure of an atom, as well as ions and isotopes. They should be able to explain the science behind fireworks! 


This coming week, we will finish the atomic theory and will take our first test on Thursday. Then we will move on to start a unit on the organization of the periodic table. If you would like to review the assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

Goal 1.1.1 - Analyze the structure of atoms and ions.

Goal 1.1.2 - Analyze atoms in terms of the location of electrons.

Goal 1.1.3 - Explain the emission of electromagnetic radiation in spectral form in terms of the

Bohr model.

School Updates:


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Friday, January 26


Good morning!


This past week in chemistry, we started with an introduction to chemistry. Students learned to use the scientific method to design and implement their own experiments. They were able to identify metals by determining their densities.


This coming week, students will design an experiment to prove which brand of paper towels is the best. Be sure to ask your child about it on Monday! Then we will move on to start the atomic theory, which introduces students to the structural arrangement of atoms. Students will explore isotopes with a hands-on activity, they will interact with an online simulation to learn about the atom, and they will learn the science behind fireworks. If you would like to review the assignments from this semester they are located on my website here.


Essential outcomes from this past week were:

Goal 1.1.1 - Analyze the structure of atoms and ions.

Goal 1.1.2 - Analyze atoms in terms of the location of electrons.

Goal 1.1.3 - Explain the emission of electromagnetic radiation in spectral form in terms of the

Bohr model.


School Updates:


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! I am excited to get to know this next group of students.