Thursday, September 30th 09/30/2010
Homework: - None! Today in class we: - Took notes on the characteristics of acids and bases (download below) - Started a lab that teaches us how to identify acids and bases (download below) 
Wednesday, September 29th 09/29/2010
Homework: - If you took the test: relax! - If you were absent please schedule a time with me when you can makeup the test. Times available this week are: 9/30 7:15am or lunch & recess; 10/1 7:15am, lunch & recess. Today in class we: - Took our first test. Only 8 more to go! (Okay, so it might by 7 more to go. We'll see how May looks.) Tuesday, September 28th 09/28/2010
Homework: - Test tomorrow. Review your study guide and any materials in your binder. You are welcome to e-mail me questions tonight. However, I may not respond as I will be in class until 9pm. Nothing on acids/bases will be on the test. Today in class we: - Reviewed our counting atoms review sheet. - Asked questions about tomorrow's test - Reviewed the unit Monday, September 27th 09/27/2010
Homework: - Finish the counting atoms review sheet (download below) - Review your study guide. Test is on Wednesday. (Nothing on acids/bases will be on the test.) - Write down any questions you have and be prepared to ask them in class tomorrow.
Today in class we: - Played element BINGO - Took notes on how to read chemical formulas (download below) - Practiced reading chemical formulas
Friday, September 24th 09/24/2010
Homework: - Fill out your BINGO card. Use only the elements from your practice quizzes!
Today in class we: - Reviewed last night's homework - Practiced element information by using the patterns on the periodic table
Thursday, September 23rd 09/23/2010
Homework: - Finish the "Try it Out" section on your notes sheet. I've attached a periodic table (file: Table with groups.pdf) to help you find the information you need to answer the questions.
Today in class we: - Used our homemade periodic tables to answer questions about the table. - Recognized patterns in the table (valence electrons and electron shells) - Took notes on how the periodic table is organized. (download above) Wednesday, September 22nd 09/22/2010
Homework: - Complete your periodic table. That's it! Just finish gluing on your elements and that's all you have to do. - Study for your test (9/29/10) Today in class we: - Built our own periodic tables - Received the study guide for test 1. Tuesday, September 21st 09/21/2010
Homework: - Review your 30 elements (see practice quizzes) - Complete the orange periodic table elements packet. (Note: don't worry about the neutrons blank!). Here is a link to the table that tells you the element's state of matter. Instructions can also be downloaded.
Today in class: - We checked in yesterday's homework - We took notes on how to read the elements of the periodic table - We started working on making our element cards for tomorrow's activity - We took a practice element quiz
Monday, September 20th 09/20/2010
Homework: - Complete the electron review worksheet. (download below)
Today in class we: - Reviewed how to draw a KLM electron shell diagram - Checked our answers from Friday's worksheet - Learned how to make basic Lewis structures - Took a short, non-graded quiz on the elements.
Friday, September 18th 09/20/2010
Homework: - Complete the electron diagram packet. (download below) Check your answers here. (Caution: BIG file!) Today in class we: - Finished yesterday's KLM (electron) worksheet - Learned how to draw electron shell diagrams
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