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Ch 1 & 2 - Introduction to Chemistry, Matter & ChangeCh 3 - Scientific MeasurementsCh 4 & 5 - Atomic StructureCh 6 - The Periodic Table
Ch 7 & 8 - Chemical BondingCh 11 - Chemical ReactionsPeriodic TableResources

W e e k  o f  O C T O B E R  7

M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUIZ: Elements 1-20
In class: MiniLAB: Predicting Properties (due in class)

Assignment: Ch 6 Sect 1 WS
Elements QUIZ #2 on WED
(optional) Element BONUS Video (due FRI)

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Ch 6 Sect 1 WS
In class: Ch 6 Sect 2 Discussion - Classifying Elements

Assignment: Study for Elements QUIZ #2
Assignment: Ch 6 Sect 2 WS (due THURS)
Ch 6 QUIZ on FRI

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUIZ: More Elements
In class: Ch 6 Sect 2 Discussion - Classifying the Elements

Assignment: Ch 6 Sect 2 WS
Ch 6 QUIZ on FRI

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Ch 6 Sect 2 WS
In class: Learning to Use the Periodic Table (due in class)
Assignment: Study for Ch 6 QUIZ
Assignment: Ch 6 Review WS (due TUES)
Ch 6 TEST on WED

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: (optional) Element BONUS Video (due by 11:59pm)
In class: QUIZ: Ch 6 - The Periodic Table
Assignment: Ch 6 Review WS
Ch 6 TEST on WED


W e e k  o f  S E P T E M B E R  3 0

M O N D A Y
DUE: Electrons WS
In class: QUIZ: Ch 5 - Atoms, Electrons, & Light

Assignment: Ch 4 & 5 Review WS
Ch 4 & 5 TEST on WED

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Ch 4 & 5 Review WS
In class: Ch 4 & 5 Review - Atomic Structure
In class: Elements Lists

Assignment: Study for Ch 4 & 5 TEST
Elements QUIZ 1 on MON 10/7
Elements QUIZ 2 on WED 10/9

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 4 & 5 - Atomic Structure

Assignment: Read Ch 6 Sect 1 & 2
Elements QUIZ 1 on MON 10/7
Elements QUIZ 2 on WED 10/9

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB: Periodic Table Coloring (due in class)
In class: Periodic Table Vocabulary Check (due in class)
Elements QUIZ 1 on MON
Elements QUIZ 2 on WED
(optional) Element Video BONUS (due FRI 10/11)

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 6 Sect 1 Discussion - Organizing the Elements
Assignment: Study for Elements QUIZ 1
Assignment: Ch 6 Sect 1 WS (due TUES)
Elements QUIZ 2 on WED
(optional) Element Video BONUS (due FRI 10/11)


W e e k  o f  S E P T E M B E R  2 3

M O N D A Y
DUE: Isotopes WS
DUE: Atomic Mass WS

In class: MiniLAB: Model Isotopes (due in class)

Assignment: Study for Ch 4 QUIZ

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUIZ: Ch 4 - Atomic Structure

Assignment: Ch 4 & 5 Review WS (due TUES)

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB: Atomic Mass of Candium (due in class)

Assignment: Read Ch 5 (pp 128-130, 138-140, 144-146)
Assignment: Ch 4 & 5 Review WS (due TUES)

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 5 Discussion - The Bohr Model, Electromagnetic Radiation
Assignment: Electrons WS (due MON)
Ch 5 QUIZ on MON
Assignment: Ch 4 & 5 Review WS (due TUES)

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 5 Discussion - Electrons, Light, Atomic Emission Spectra
Assignment: Electrons WS
Assignment: Study for Ch 5 QUIZ
Assignment: Ch 4 & 5 Review WS (due TUES)
Ch 4 & 5 TEST on WED


W e e k  o f  S E P T E M B E R  1 6

M O N D A Y
DUE: Ch 3 Review WS
In class: Ch 3 Review - Scientific Notation, SI Units, Dimensional Analysis, Foul Water Lab

Assignment: Study for Ch 3 TEST

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 3 - Scientific Measurements

Assignment: Read Ch 4 Sect 1 & 2

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 4 Sect 1 & 2 - Defining the Atom, Structure of the Nuclear Atom

Assignment: Ch 4 Sect 1 & 2 WS (due FRI)
Assignment: Read Ch 4 Sect 3 (by FRI)

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 4 Sect 2 & 3 - Structure of the Nuclear Atom, Distinguishing Among Atoms
Assignment: Ch 4 Sect 1 & 2 WS
Assignment: Isotopes WS (due MON)

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: Ch 4 Sect 1 & 2 WS
In class: Ch 4 Sect 3 - Atomic Mass Calculations
Assignment: Atoms & Isotopes Check (optional)
Assignment: Isotopes WS
Assignment: Atomic Mass WS
Ch 4 QUIZ on TUES


W e e k  o f  S E P T E M B E R  9

M O N D A Y
DUE: Lab Safety Agreement/Information Sheet
In class: Ch 3 Sect 3 Discussion - Solving Conversion Problems: Dimensional Analysis

Assignment: Dimensional Analysis WS
Ch 3 QUIZ on WED

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Dimensional Analysis WS
In class: Ch 3 Sect 3 Discussion - Solving Conversion Problems: Multi-step Dimensional Analysis

Assignment: More Dimensional Analysis WS
Assignment: Study for Ch 3 QUIZ
Assignment: Foul Water PreLab (due THURS)

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: More Dimensional Analysis WS
In class: QUIZ: Ch 3 - Scientific Measurement

Assignment: Foul Water PreLab
Assignment: Ch 3 Review WS (due MON)
Ch 3 TEST on TUES

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Foul Water PreLab
In class: LAB: Foul Water
Assignment: Ch 3 Review WS (due MON)
Ch 3 TEST on TUES

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB: Foul Water (due in class)
Assignment: Ch 3 Review WS
Ch 3 TEST on TUES


W e e k  o f  S E P T E M B E R  2

M O N D A Y  (No School - Labor Day)

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 3 Sect 1 Discussion - Using and Expressing Measurements

Assignment: Scientific Notation and SI Units WS (due THURS)

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 3 Sect 2 Discussion - Units of Measurement

Assignment: Scientific Notation and SI Units WS

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Scientific Notation and SI Units WS
In class: Lab Safety Discussion
Assignment: Student Lab Safety Agreement / Student Lab Safety Information (due MON)

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB: Measurements and Precision (due in class)
Assignment: Student Lab Safety Agreement / Student Lab Safety Information
Assignment: Read Ch 3 Sect 3
Ch 3 QUIZ on WED


W e e k  o f  A U G U S T  2 6

M O N D A Y
DUE: Ch 2 Review WS
In class: Ch 2 Sect 4 Discussion - Chemical Reactions, Recycled Mixtures

Ch 2 QUIZ on WED
Ch 1 & 2 TEST on FRI

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 2 Discussion & Review

Assignment: Study for Ch 2 QUIZ
Ch 1 & 2 TEST on FRI

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUIZ: Ch 2 - Matter and Change

Ch 1 & 2 TEST on FRI

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 1 & 2 Review - Introduction to Chemistry, Matter and Change
Assignment: Study for Ch 1 & 2 TEST

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 1 & 2 - Introduction to Chemistry, Matter and Change
Assignment: Start bringing Scientific Calculator everyday


W e e k  o f  A U G U S T  1 9

M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 1 Sect 3 Discussion - Thinking Like a Scientist

Assignment: Ch 1 Review WS
Ch 1 QUIZ on THURS

 

T U E S D A Y
DUE: Ch 1 Review WS
In class: Ch 2 Sect 1 Discussion - Properties of Matter

Assignment: Start reading Ch 2
Ch 1 QUIZ on THURS

 

W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 2 Sect 2 Discussion - Mixtures

Assignment: Study for Ch 1 QUIZ
Assignment: Ch 2 Review WS (due MON)

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUIZ: Ch 1 - Introduction to Chemistry
Assignment: Ch 2 Review WS (due MON)

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 2 Sect 3 Discussion - Elements and Compounds
Assignment: Ch 2 Review WS


W e e k  o f  A U G U S T  1 2

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: Start reading Ch 1
Mr Luzio's Notecard "Answers"

 

T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 1.1 - The Scope of Chemistry
Assignment: Ch 1 Review WS (due TUES)

 

F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 1.2 - Chemistry and You, Bioplastic, Accidental Chemistry
Assignment: Ch 1 Review WS (due TUES)
Ch 1 QUIZ on THURS