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Ch 1 & 3 - Introduction to Chemistry, Matter - Properties and ChangesCh 2 - Analyzing DataCh 4 - The Structure of the AtomCh 5 & 6 - Electrons in Atoms, The Periodic Table and The Periodic LawCh 7 - Ionic Compounds and Metals
Ch 8 - Covalent BondingCh 9 - Chemical ReactionsCh 10 - The MolePeriodic TableResources

W e e k  o f  D E C E M B E R  1 1

M O N D A Y
DUE: Molar Mass #29-46
In class: HW-QUIZ: Molar Mass
In class: Ch 10 Sect 1-3 Review & Practice

Assignment: Ch 10 Sect 1-3 Review
Ch 10 Sect 1-3 TEST on WED

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Ch 10 Sect 1-3 Review
In class: Ch 10 Sect 1-3 Review - The Mole & Molar Mass

Assignment: Study for Ch 10 Sect 1-3 TEST

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: (optional) 2024-2025 Science Course Recommendation Form
In class: TEST: Ch 10 Sect 1-3 - The Mole & Molar Mass

Assignment: Fall Semester Review

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Fall Semester Review
Assignment: Fall Semester Review
Assignment: Notecard (due w/ EXAM on TUES)

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Fall Semester Review
Assignment: Fall Semester Review
Assignment: Notecard (due w/ EXAM on TUES)

5th Hour Fall Semester EXAM on TUES 10:00-11:30am


W e e k  o f  D E C E M B E R  4

M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 9 Discussion - Chemical Reactions in Aqueous Solution

Assignment: Types of Ionic Equations WS
Ch 9 TEST on WED

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Types of Ionic Equations WS
In class: Ch 9 Review - Chemical Reactions

Assignment: Study for Ch 9 TEST
Course Recommendations Form (by WED 12/13)
More Predicting Products WS (not due) (KEY)

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 9 - Chemical Reactions

Assignment: Start reading Ch 10

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 10 Discussion - Moles, Avogadro's Number, Molar Mass of Elements
Assignment: The Mole Problems #1-6 & 15-21

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: The Mole Problems #1-6 & 15-21
In class: HW-QUIZ: The Mole
In class: Ch 10 Discussion - Molar Mass of Compounds
Assignment: Molar Mass #29-46
Ch 10 Sect 1-3 TEST on WED


W e e k  o f  N O V E M B E R  2 7

M O N D A Y
DUE: Synthesis & Decomposition Reactions
In class: Ch 9 Discussion - Types of Chemical Reactions: Single-replacement & Double-replacement

Assignment: Replacement Reactions
Assignment: Types of Reactions PreLab (due WED)

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Replacement Reactions
In class: Ch 9 Discussion - Types of Chemical Reactions: Combustion

Assignment: Combustion Reactions
Assignment: Types of Reactions PreLab
Assignment: Predicting Products WS (due THURS)

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: Combustion Reactions
In class: LAB: Types of Reactions

Assignment: Predicting Products WS
Chemical Reactions QUIZ on FRI

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Predicting Products WS
In class: LAB: Types of Reactions
Assignment: Types of Reactions Lab
Assignment: Study for Chemical Reactions QUIZ

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: Types of Reactions Lab
In class: QUIZ: Ch 9 - Balancing Equations & Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions
In class: Ch 9 Discussion - Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
Assignment: Ionic Equations WS (due TUES)
Assignment: More Predicting Products WS (not due)


W e e k  o f  N O V E M B E R  2 0

M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 9 Discussion - Chemical Reactions, Chemical Equations, & The Law of Conservation of Mass

Assignment: Words to Equations WS

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Words to Equations WS
In class: Ch 9 Discussion - Types of Chemical Reactions: Synthesis & Decomposition

Assignment: Synthesis & Decomposition Reactions

 

W E D N E S D A Y  (No School)

 

T H U R S D A Y  (No School)

 

F R I D A Y  (No School)


W e e k  o f  N O V E M B E R  1 3

M O N D A Y
DUE: Writing Lewis Structures (due in class)
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Electronegativity and Bond/Molecule Polarity

Assignment: Molecular Shapes & Polarity WS
Ch 8 QUIZ (w/o Intermolecular Forces) on WED

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Molecular Shapes & Polarity WS
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Intermolecular Forces

Assignment: Covalent Bonding Review
Assignment: Study for Ch 8 QUIZ

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: Covalent Bonding Review
In class: QUIZ: Ch 8 - Covalent Bonding (w/o Intermolecular Forces)

Ch 8 TEST on FRI

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 8 Review - Covalent Bonding & Intermolecular Forces
Assignment: Study for Ch 8 TEST

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 8 - Covalent Bonding
Assignment: none


W e e k  o f  N O V E M B E R  6

M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Lewis Structures, sigma & pi bonds, Bond Lengths, & Bond Energies

Assignment: Finish reading Ch 8

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Naming Molecules, Acids, and Common Names

Assignment: Writing & Naming Molecules WS

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: Writing & Naming Molecules WS
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Molecular Structures, Resonance, Octet Exceptions

Assignment: Writing Lewis Structures (first 2 columns only)

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE:  Writing Lewis Structures (first 2 columns only)
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Molecular Shapes (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory)
Assignment: Writing Lewis Structures (due in class MON)

 

F R I D A Y  (No School - Veterans' Day)


W e e k  o f  O C T O B E R  3 0

M O N D A Y
DUE: Binary Ionic Compounds WS
In class: QUIZ: Cations
In class: Ch 7 Sect 3 Discussion - Polyatomic Ions & Ionic Compounds with Polyatomic Ions

Assignment: Study for Anions QUIZ
Assignment: Polyatomic Ionic Compounds WS
Ionic Compound QUIZ on WED

 

T U E S D A Y  (Half-Day)
DUE: Polyatomic Ionic Compounds WS
In class: QUIZ: Anions
In class: Ch 7 Sect 3 Review - Ionic Compound Names & Formulas (Practice QUIZ & KEY)

Assignment: Study for Ionic Compounds QUIZ
Ionic Compounds TEST on FRI

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUIZ: Ionic Compounds

Ionic Compounds TEST on FRI

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Covalent Bonding, Diatomic Molecules, & Lewis Structures
Assignment: Study for Ionic Compounds TEST

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ionic Compound Names & Formulas
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - More Lewis Structures
Assignment: Read Ch 8


W e e k  o f  O C T O B E R  2 3

M O N D A Y  (Mole Day!!)
DUE: Ionic & Metallic Bonding Check
In class: Ch 7 Discussion - Ionic Properties & Metallic Bonding

Assignment: Study for Practice Ch 7 QUIZ

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Practice QUIZ: Ch 7 Ionic and Metallic Bonding
In class: Ch 7 Review - Ionic and Metallic Bonding

Assignment: Ionic and Metallic Bonding Review
Assignment: Properties of Ionic and Covalent Solids PreLab
Ch 7 (Sect 1, 2, & 4) TEST on THURS

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: Ionic and Metallic Bonding Review (KEY)
DUE: Properties of Ionic and Covalent Solids PreLab

In class: LAB: Physical Properties of Ionic and Covalent Solids (make up version)

Assignment: Finish Properties of Ionic and Covalent Solids Lab
Assignment: Study for Ch 7 (Sect 1, 2, & 4) TEST

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Properties of Ionic and Covalent Solids Lab
In class: TEST: Ch 7 - Ionic & Metallic Bonding
In class: Ch 7 Discussion - Common Ions Lists
Cations QUIZ on MON
Anions QUIZ on TUES

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 7 Discussion - Monatomic Ions, Binary Ionic Compound Names and Formulas
Assignment: Binary Ionic Compounds WS
Assignment: Study for Cations QUIZ
Anions QUIZ on TUES


W e e k  o f  O C T O B E R  1 6

M O N D A Y
DUE: Ch 5 & 6 Review WSs
In class: Ch 5 & 6 Review - Electrons in Atoms and Periodicity

Assignment: Study for Ch 5 & 6 TEST

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 5 & 6 - Electrons in Atoms, Periodicity, and the Periodic Table

Assignment: Read Ch 7 Sections 1 & 2
Assignment: Ionic and Metallic Bonding Check (due MON)

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 7 Discussion - Ionic Compounds & Metals, Ion Formation

Assignment: Read Ch 7 Sect 4
Assignment: Ionic and Metallic Bonding Check

 

T H U R S D A Y  (No School)

 

F R I D A Y  (No School)


W e e k  o f  O C T O B E R  9

M O N D A Y  (No School)

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Periodic Trends Parts I-III
In class: POGIL: Cracking the Periodic Table Code (due in class)

Assignment: Periodic Trends Parts IV-IX (due THURS)
Assignment: Periodic Properties PreLab (due THURS)
Ch 6 QUIZ on FRI

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 6 Discussion - Periodic Trends

Assignment: Periodic Trends Parts IV-IX
Assignment: Periodic Properties PreLab
Ch 6 QUIZ on FRI

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Periodic Trends Parts IV-IX
In class: LAB: Periodic Properties
Assignment: Periodic Properties Lab
Study for Ch 6 QUIZ

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: Periodic Properties Lab
In class: QUIZ: Ch 6 Periodicity
Assignment: Ch 5 & 6 Review WS
Ch 5 & 6 TEST on TUES


W e e k  o f  O C T O B E R  2

M O N D A Y
DUE: Atomic Emission Spectra LAB
In class: QUIZ: Electrons

Assignment: Electrons and Quanta WS
Ch 5 "QUEST" on THURS

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Electrons and Quanta WS
In class: POGIL: Electron Energy and Light (due in class)

Ch 5 "QUEST" on THURS

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 5 Review - Electrons in Atoms

Assignment: Study for Ch 5 "QUEST"

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUEST: Ch 5 - Electrons
Assignment: Start reading Ch 6
Assignment: Periodic Trends Packet Parts I-III (due TUES)

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 6 Discussion - Development and Arrangement of the Periodic Table, The Periodic Law
Assignment: Periodic Trends Packet Parts I-III


W e e k  o f  S E P T E M B E R  2 5

M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 5 Discussion - Electromagnetic Waves, Quantum Concept, Emission Spectra

Assignment: EMR Problems WS

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: EMR Problems WS
In class: Ch 5 Discussion - Quantum Theory, Heisenberg Uncertainty, & Schrödinger Equation

Assignment: Quantum Concepts Check (due THURS)

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB: Flame Tests (due in class) (submit assignment in Canvas)

Assignment: Quantum Concepts Check

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Quantum Concepts Check
In class: Ch 5 Discussion - Orbitals & Electron Configuration
Assignment: Electron Distribution WS
Assignment: Atomic Emission Spectra PreLab
Ch 5 QUIZ on MON

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: Electron Distribution WS
DUE: Atomic Emission Spectra PreLab

In class: LAB: Atomic Emission Spectra
Assignment: Atomic Emission Spectra Lab
Assignment: Study for Ch 5 QUIZ
Ch 5 "QUEST" on THURS


W e e k  o f  S E P T E M B E R  1 8

M O N D A Y
DUE: Atomic Mass & Numbers Check
In class: LAB: Modeling Isotopes (click here to get a copy) (due in class)

Assignment: Atomic Mass Practice WS
Ch 4 QUIZ on WED
Ch 4 TEST on FRI

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Atomic Mass Practice WS
In class: LAB: Atomic Mass of Candium (click here to get a copy) (due in class)

Assignment: Study for Ch 4 QUIZ
Assignment: Ch 4 Review WS (due THURS)
Ch 4 TEST on FRI

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUIZ: Ch 4 Atomic Structure

Assignment: Ch 4 Review WS
Ch 4 TEST on FRI

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Ch 4 Review WS
In class: Ch 4 Review - The Structure of the Atom
Assignment: Study for Ch 4 TEST

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 4 - The Structure of the Atom
Assignment: Start reading Ch 5


W e e k  o f  S E P T E M B E R  1 1

M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUIZ: Ch 2 - Analyzing Data

Assignment: Density Measurements Lab (Part I)
Ch 2 TEST on WED

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Density Measurements Lab (Part I)
In class: Ch 2 Review - Analyzing Data

Assignment: Study for Ch 2 TEST

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 2 - Analyzing Data

Assignment: Read Ch 4 Sect 1-2
Assignment: Take Ch 4 Notes pp 1-2

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Ch 4 Notes pp 1-2
In class: Ch 4 Discussion - Atomic Theory, Atomic Number, Mass Number, Isotopic Notation
Assignment: Atomic Scientists WS
Assignment: Atomic Mass & Numbers Check (due MON)

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: Atomic Scientists WS
In class: POGIL: Atomic Mass (due in class)
Assignment: Atomic Mass & Numbers Check (due MON)
Assignment: Modeling Isotopes PreLab
Assignment: Atomic Mass Practice (due TUES)
Ch 4 QUIZ on WED


W e e k  o f  S E P T E M B E R  4

M O N D A Y (No School)

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Math Practice WS
In class: Ch 2 Discussion - Graphing Rules

Assignment: Organizing Data POGIL (due in class WED)
Ch 2 (w/o graphing) QUIZ on THURS

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Organizing Data POGIL (due in class)

Assignment: Density Measurements PreLab
Assignment: Study for Ch 2 (w/o graphing) QUIZ
Ch 2 QUIZ on MON

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Density Measurements PreLab
In class: QUIZ: Ch 2 (w/o graphing) - Scientific Notation, SI Units, Significant Figures, etc.
In class: LAB: Density Measurements (Part I)
Assignment: Density Measurements (Part I) (due TUES)
Ch 2 QUIZ on MON

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB: Density Measurements (Part II) (due in class)
Assignment: Study for Ch 2 QUIZ
Assignment: Density Measurements (Part I) (due TUES)
Ch 2 TEST on WED


W e e k  o f  A U G U S T  2 8

M O N D A Y
DUE: Law of Multiple Proportions WS
In class: QUIZ: Other Elements
In class: Ch 1 & 3 Review - Introduction to Chemistry, Matter: Properties & Change

Assignment: Ch 3 Review Math (not due)
Study for Ch 1 & 3 TEST

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 1 & 3 - Introduction to Chemistry, Matter: Properties & Change

Assignment: Experimental Design POGIL (due THURS)

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 2 Discussion - SI Units, Dimensional Analysis, Measurement, & Scientific Notation

Assignment: Experimental Design POGIL
Assignment: Scientific Notation & SI Units WS

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Experimental Design POGIL
DUE: Scientific Notation & SI Units WS

In class: Ch 2 Discussion - Significant Digits, Calculations, & Error
Assignment: Math Practice WS (due TUES)
Assignment: Accuracy, Precision, & Significant Figures WS (not due)
Ch 2 (w/o graphing) QUIZ on THURS

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 2 Discussion - Significant Digits, Calculations, & Error
Assignment: Math Practice WS
Assignment: Accuracy, Precision, & Significant Figures WS (not due)
Ch 2 (w/o graphing) QUIZ on THURS


W e e k  o f  A U G U S T  2 1

M O N D A Y
DUE: Lab Safety Agreement/Information Sheet
In class: QUIZ: Lab Safety and Equipment
In class:
Ch 3 POGIL: Matter and Change
Assignment: Study for Elements 1-20 QUIZ

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class:
QUIZ: Elements 1-20
In class: Ch 3 POGIL: Matter and Change (due in class)
Assignment: Physical & Chemical Properties PreLab
Physical & Chemical Properties "LAB QUIZ" on FRI
Other Elements QUIZ on MON

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: Physical & Chemical Properties PreLab
In class: LAB: Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical & Chemical Properties "LAB QUIZ" on FRI
Other Elements QUIZ on MON

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB: Physical & Chemical Properties (Make Up Version)
Study for Physical & Chemical Properties "LAB QUIZ"
Other Elements QUIZ on MON

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB QUIZ: Physical & Chemical Properties
In class: Ch 3 Discussion - Laws of Definite & Multiple Proportions
Assignment: Law of Multiple Proportions WS
Study for Other Elements QUIZ
Ch 1 & 3 TEST on TUES


W e e k  o f  A U G U S T  1 4

M O N D A Y  (No School)

 

T U E S D A Y  (No School)

 

W E D N E S D A Y
In class: Course Syllabus & Classroom Expectations

Assignment: Ch 1 Practice WS (due FRI)
Mr Luzio's Notecard "Answers"

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Lab Safety & Equipment
Assignment: Ch 1 Practice WS
Assignment: Student Lab Safety Agreement & Information Sheet (due MON)
Lab Safety and Equipment QUIZ on MON

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: Ch 1 Practice WS
In class: Elements Lists
In class: Lab Safety & Equipment
Assignment: Student Lab Safety Agreement & Information Sheet
Study for Lab Safety and Equipment QUIZ
Elements 1-20 QUIZ on TUES