Herps of Arkansas: 2008-2009 Physical Science Q2

2008-10-14 Tu: The learner will review concepts related to gases and terminology related to states of matter.

Section 3 Review 1-9, pg 92
States of Matter Criss-Cross Δ
SECOND QUARTER BEGINS

2008-10-15 W: The learner will apply gas laws to solve sample word problems.

New seating chart
Gas Laws Word Problems Δ

2008-10-16 Th: The learner will apply gas laws to solve sample word problems.

Gas Laws Word Problems (due Tuesday)
States of Matter Criss-Cross (due Tuesday)

2008-10-17 F: N/A

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Flex Day); NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

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2008-10-20 M (Q2W2): The learner will collect data to construct a heating curve graph for water.

Heating Curve for Water - Lab Δ
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES, 3:45PM - 6:45PM

2008-10-21 Tu: The learner will collect data to construct a heating curve graph for water.

Heating Curve for Water - Lab
DUE: Gas Laws Word Problems
DUE: States of Matter Criss-Cross
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES, 3:45PM - 6:45PM

2008-10-22 W: The learner will construct and analyze a heating curve graph for water.

Heating Curve for Water - Lab
QUIZ - States of Matter Terminology Δ

2008-10-23 Th: The learner will construct and analyze a heating curve graph for water.

Heating Curve for Water - Lab

2008-10-24 F: The learner will better understand current events in science related to the Large Hadron Collider.

Large Hadron Collider Video
DUE: Heating Curve for Water - Lab
HOMECOMING

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2008-10-27 M (Q2W3): The learner will investigate Boyle's Law.

Boyle's Law Lab

2008-10-28 Tu: The learner will investigate Charles's Law.

Charles's Law Lab

2008-10-29 W: The learner will complete their investigation of Boyle's and Charles's Laws and compare the two laws.

Boyle's and Charles's Law Lab Δ
Review for Test

2008-10-30 Th: The learner will be assessed on his/her understanding of chapter 3, section 1 and 3 concepts.

TEST (Kinetic Theory, States of Matter, Heat Curves, and Gas Laws) Δ

2008-10-31 F: The learner will complete assignments.

Work Day
HALLOWEEN (No Costumes Please)

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2008-11-03 M (Q2W4): The learner will understand the development of the atomic theory and how scientists currently model the atom.

Atoms and the Periodic Table: Atomic Structure (Ch 4, Sec 1) Δ
REMINDER: Plan Test "Trial Run" during Seminar; Seminar Schedule

2008-11-04 Tu: The learner will construct a timeline of the history of atomic theory, listing major dates, scientists, and contributions.

History of Atomic Theory Timeline Δ; History of Atomic Theory Article
REMINDER: Plan Test for Sophomores, Periods 1-3; Seminar Schedule

2008-11-05 W: The learner will understand the development of the atomic theory and how scientists currently model the atom.

Atoms and the Periodic Table: Atomic Structure (Ch 4, Sec 1)

2008-11-06 Th: The learner will understand the development of the atomic theory and how scientists currently model the atom.

Atoms and the Periodic Table: Atomic Structure (Ch 4, Sec 1)
History of Atom Models Puzzle Δ

2008-11-07 F: The learner will understand the development of the atomic theory and how scientists currently model the atom.

QUIZ: History of Atomic Theory Timeline (Open Note) Δ
DUE: HIstory of Atomic Theory Timeline
DUE: History of Atom Models

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2008-11-10 M (Q2W5): The learner will investigate the structure and purpose of the periodic table.

Atoms and the Periodic Table: Introduction to the Periodic Table (Ch 4, Sec 2) Δ

2008-11-11 Tu: The learner will identify 9 pieces of information for the first 20 elements.

The First 20 Elements Δ

2008-11-12 W: The learner will identify the electron configuration for each of the first 20 elements.

Electron Configurations

2008-11-13 Th: The learner will identify several models of atoms as elements, isotopes, and ions.

Identify the Element, Isotope, and Ion Lab

2008-11-14 F: N/A

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

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2008-11-17 M (Q2W6): The learner will review concepts related to the periodic table.

Revisit Electron Configurations, Elements, Isotopes, and Ions

2008-11-18 Tu: The learner will understand the role of valence electrons in determining chemical properties and will model valence electrons using electron-dot structures.

Electron-dot Structures (AKA Lewis Structures)

2008-11-19 W: The learner will review electron-dot structures of elements.

Review Electron-dot Structures for Elements
Introduction to Electron-dot Structures for Compounds

2008-11-20 Th: The learner will review compounds and molecules, then he/she will understand the role of bonding in forming compounds/molecules.

Compounds and Molecules (Chapter 5, Section 1)
Atomic Bonding (Chapter 5, Section 2) Δ

2008-11-21 F: The learner will construct electron-dot structures for several compounds.

Electron-dot Structure Practice Δ

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2008-11-24 M (Q2W7): The learner will construct electron-dot structures for several compounds.

Electron-dot Structure Practice

2008-11-25 Tu: The learner will consider how to name simple ionic and covalent compounds.

Compounds and Molecules (Chapter 5, Section 3)
DUE: Electron-dot Structure Practice (Pick 1 box from each row to be graded.)

2008-11-26 W: N/A

THANKSGIVING

2008-11-27 Th: N/A

THANKSGIVING

2008-11-28 F: N/A

THANKSGIVING

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2008-12-01 M (Q2W8): The learner will recognize the mole as the SI base unit used to measure the amount of substance, then the learner will solve sample conversion problems using moles.

Using Moles to Count Atoms
DUE: Electron-dot Worksheet

2008-12-02 Tu: The learner will review recent concepts.

Section 4 Review, 6-9, pg 134
Math Skills, 1-3, pg 135
Chapter 4 Review, 1-5, 7-9, 20-21, pg 136-137
Section 2 Review, 1-8, pg 158
Section 3 Review, 1-7, pg 164

2008-12-03 W: The learner will calculate the molar mass for compounds.

Molar Mass of Compounds Δ

2008-12-04 Th: The learner will recognize five types of chemical reactions.

Introduction to Chemical Reactions Δ
DUE: Section 4 Review, etc. (work from Tues)
DUE: Molar Mass of Compounds

2008-12-05 F: The learner will recognize five types of chemical reactions.

Chemical Reaction Types Δ

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2008-12-08 M (Q2W9): The learner will balance chemical equations.

Introduction to Balancing Chemical Equations.
Study Guide for Upcoming Regular Test Δ

2008-12-09 Tu: The learner will balance chemical equations.

Balancing Chemical Equations Practice
Study Guide for Fall Semester Test - Part 1 Δ

2008-12-10 W: The learner will review concepts in preparation for his/her test tomorrow.

Review for Test

2008-12-11 Th: The learner will be assessed on his/her understanding of recent concepts.

2008-12-12 F: The learner will review concepts in preparation for his/her semester test.

Student Course Grade and Semester Test Calculator (Excel File) Δ
Student Course Grade and Semester Test Equation Δ
Review for Semester Test

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2008-12-15 M (Q2W10): The learner will review concepts in preparation for his/her semester test.

Review for Semester Test

2008-12-16 Tu: SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE (DAY 1)

PERIOD 1-6: REGULAR CLASS
PERIOD 7: SEMESTER TEST 2:10 - 3:40

2008-12-17 W: SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE (DAY 2)

PERIOD 1: SEMESTER TEST 8:45 - 10:15
PERIOD 2: SEMESTER TEST 10:45 - 12:15
TUTORING: 1:30 - 2:30 (and 2:35 - 3:30 upon request)

2008-12-18 Th: SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE (DAY 3)

PERIOD 5: SEMESTER TEST 8:45 - 10:15
PERIOD 6: SEMESTER TEST 10:45 - 12:15
TUTORING: 1:30 - 2:30 (and 2:35-3:30 upon request)

2008-12-19 F: SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE (DAY 4)

PERIOD 3: SEMESTER TEST 8:45 - 10:15
PERIOD 4: SEMESTER TEST 10:45 - 12:15
SEMESTER MAKE-UP TEST 1:30 - 3:00