Good morning!
This past week in chemistry, we started with an introduction to chemistry. Students learned to use the scientific method to design and completed a lab to identify metals by determining their densities.
This coming week, 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 for the upcoming week are:
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:
Wakefield has announced the continuation of Wolverine of the Week, which highlights a student displaying exemplary character traits.
Teachers will be using the Talking Points app to communicate with parents this year. Here is a document to help you become familiar with it: Talking Points Document.
More information about school updates can be found on the school’s homepage.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! I am excited to get to know this next group of students.