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W e e k o f D E C E M B E R 1 6
M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Fall Semester Review & Notecard
Assignment: Fall Semester Review
Assignment: Fall Semester Notecard (due w/ EXAM)
T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Fall Semester Review & Notecard
Assignment: Fall Semester Review
Assignment: Fall Semester Notecard (due w/ EXAM)
W E D N E S D A Y (Fall Semester Exams)
T H U R S D A Y (Fall Semester Exams)
2nd Hour Fall Semester EXAM 8:15-9:45am
F R I D A Y (Fall Semester Exams)
W e e k o f D E C E M B E R 9
M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 10 Discussion - Moles, Avogadro's Number, Molar Mass of Elements
Assignment: The Mole (#1-6, 15-21)
T U E S D A Y
DUE: The Mole (#1-6, 15-21) (not due)
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 FRI
W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: Molar Mass (#29-46) (not due)
In class: HW-QUIZ: Molar Mass
Assignment: Ch 10 Sect 1-3 Review WS
Ch 10 Sect 1-3 TEST on FRI
T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Ch 10 Sect 1-3 Review WS
In class: Ch 10 Sect 1-3 Review - Moles and Molar Mass
Assignment: Study for Ch 10 Sect 1-3 TEST
F R I D A Y
DUE: 2025-2026 Science Course Recommendation Form
In class: TEST: Ch 10 Sect 1-3 - The Mole and Molar Mass
Assignment: Fall Semester Review
2nd Hour Fall Semester EXAM - Thursday 8:15 am
W e e k o f D E C E M B E R 2
M O N D A Y
DUE: Types of Reactions Lab
In class: QUIZ: Chemical Reactions
Assignment: More Predicting Products WS (not due)
T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 9 Sect 3 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution
Assignment: Ionic Equations WS (due THURS)
Ch 9 TEST on FRI
W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 9 Sect 3 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution
Assignment: Ionic Equations WS
Ch 9 TEST on FRI
T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Ionic Equations WS
In class: Ch 9 Review - Chemical Reactions and Equations
Assignment: Study for Ch 9 TEST
2025-2026 Science Course Recommendation Form (due FRI 12/13)
F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 9 - Chemical Reactions
Assignment: Start reading Ch 10
2025-2026 Science Course Recommendation Form (due FRI 12/13)
W e e k o f N O V E M B E R 2 5
M O N D A Y
DUE: Combustion Reactions WS
DUE: Types of Reactions PreLab
In class: LAB: Types of Reactions
Assignment: Predicting Products WS
Assignment: Types of Reactions Lab (due MON)
Ch 9 Sect 1-2 Chemical Reactions QUIZ on MON
T U E S D A Y
DUE: Predicting Products WS
In class: LAB: Types of Reactions
Assignment: Types of Reactions Lab
Study for Ch 9 Sect 1-2 Chemical Reactions QUIZ
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 8
M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 8 - Covalent Bonding
Assignment: Start reading Ch 9
T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 9 Discussion - Chemical Reactions, Equations, & the Law of Conservation of Mass
Assignment: Words to Equations WS
W E D N 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 WSs
T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Synthesis & Decomposition Reactions WSs
In class: Ch 9 Discussion - Types of Chemical Reactions: Single-replacement & Double-replacement
Assignment: Single & Double-Replacement Reactions WSs
Assignment: Types of Reactions PreLab (due MON)
F R I D A Y
DUE: Single & Double-Replacement Reactions WSs
In class: Ch 9 Discussion - Types of Chemical Reactions: Combustion
Assignment: Combustion Reactions WS
Assignment: Types of Reactions PreLab
Assignment: Predicting Products WS (due TUES)
W e e k o f N O V E M B E R 1 1
M O N D A Y (No School)
T U E S D A Y
DUE: Writing Lewis Structures (due in class)
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Electronegativity and Polarity
Assignment: Shapes and Polarity WS
Ch 8 QUIZ on THURS
W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: Shapes and Polarity WS
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Intermolecular Forces
Assignment: Covalent Bonding Review (due FRI)
Study for Ch 8 QUIZ
T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUIZ: Ch 8 - Covalent Bonding
Assignment: Covalent Bonding Review
Ch 8 TEST on MON
F R I D A Y
DUE: Covalent Bonding Review
In class: Ch 8 Review - Covalent Bonding
Assignment: Study for Ch 8 TEST
W e e k o f N O V E M B E R 4
M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Multiple Covalent Bonds, Pi Bonding, Bond Length & Bong Energy
Assignment: Read Ch 8
T U E S D A Y (No School)
W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Naming Molecules, Six Acids, Common Names
Assignment: Writing and Naming Molecules WS
T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Writing and Naming Molecules WS
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Resonance & Octet Exceptions
Assignment: Writing Lewis Structure (first 2 columns only)
F R I D A Y
DUE: Writing Lewis Structure (first 2 columns only)
In class: Ch 8 Discussion - Molecular Shapes: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory (VSEPR)
Assignment: Writing Lewis Structure (due in class TUES)
W e e k o f O C T O B E R 2 8
M O N D A Y
DUE: Binary Ionic Compounds WS
In class: QUIZ: Cations
In class: Ch 7 Sect 3 Discussion - Polyatomic Ions in Ionic Compounds
Assignment: Study for Anions QUIZ
Assignment: Polyatomic Ionic Compounds WS
Ionic Compounds QUIZ on WED
T U E S D A Y
DUE: Polyatomic Ionic Compounds WS
In class: QUIZ: Anions
In class: Ch 7 Sect 3 Review - Ionic Compound Names and Formulas
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 and 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 1
M O N D A Y
DUE: Ionic & Metallic Bonding Review
In class: LAB: Properties of Ionic and Covalent Solids
Assignment: Finish Ionic vs. Covalent Solids Lab
Assignment: Study for Ch 7 Sect 1, 2, & 4 TEST
T U E S D A Y
DUE: Ionic vs. Covalent Solids Lab
In class: TEST: Ch 7 Sect 1, 2, & 4 - Ionic & Metallic Bonding
In class: Ch 7 Sect 3 Discussion - Monatomic Ion Naming
Assignment: Read Ch 7 Sect 3
Cations QUIZ on MON
Anions QUIZ on TUES
W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 7 Sect 3 Discussion - Binary Ionic Compounds Names & Formulas
Assignment: Study for Cations QUIZ
Assignment: Binary Ionic Compounds WS
Anions QUIZ on TUES
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 1 4
M O N D A Y (No School)
T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: TEST: Ch 5 & 6 - Electrons and Periodicity
Assignment: Read Ch 7 Sect 1 & 2
Assignment: Ionic and Metallic Bonding Check (due THURS)
W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 7 Discussion - Ion Formation and Ionic Compounds
Assignment: Read Ch 7 Sect 4
Assignment: Ionic and Metallic Bonding Check
T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Ionic and Metallic Bonding Check
In class: Ch 7 Discussion - Ionic Compound Properties & Metallic Bonding
Assignment: Study for Practice QUIZ
F R I D A Y
DUE: none
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 TUES
W e e k o f O C T O B E R 7
M O N D A Y
DUE: Periodic Trends Parts I-III
In class: POGIL: Cracking the Code of the Periodic Table (due in class)
Assignment: Periodic Trends Parts IV-IX (due WED)
Assignment: Periodic Properties PreLab (due WED)
Ch 6 QUIZ on THURS
T U E S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 6 Discussion - Periodic Trends: atomic & ionic radii, ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity
Assignment: Periodic Trends Parts IV-IX
Assignment: Periodic Properties PreLab
Ch 6 QUIZ on THURS
W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: Periodic Trends Parts IV-IX
In class: LAB: Periodic Properties
Assignment: Periodic Properties Lab
Assignment: Study for Ch 6 QUIZ
T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Periodic Properties Lab
In class: QUIZ: Ch 6 - Periodicity
Assignment: Ch 5 & 6 Reviews
Ch 5 & 6 TEST on TUES
F R I D A Y
DUE: Ch 5 & 6 Reviews
In class: Ch 5 & 6 Review - Electrons & Periodicity
Assignment: Study for Ch 5 & 6 TEST
W e e k o f S E P T E M B E R 3 0
M O N D A Y
DUE: Atomic Emission Spectra Lab
In class: QUIZ: Electrons
Assignment: Electrons & Quanta WS
Ch 5 "QUEST" on THURS
T U E S D A Y
DUE: Electrons & 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: Electrons in Atoms
Assignment: Start reading Ch 6
Assignment: Periodic Trends Parts I - III (due MON)
F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 6 Sect 1 & 2 Discussion - Development of the Periodic Table and the Periodic Law
Assignment: Periodic Trends Parts I - III
W e e k o f S E P T E M B E R 2 3
M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: Ch 5 Discussion - EMR & Wave Equation, Quantum Concept, Emission Spectra
Assignment: EMR Problems
T U E S D A Y
DUE: EMR Problems
In class: Ch 5 Discussion - Quantum Theory, Waves, Heisenberg Uncertainty, Schrodinger 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)
Assignment: Quantum Concepts Check
T H U R S D A Y
DUE: Quantum Concepts Check
In class: Ch 5 Discussion - Orbitals, Orbital Diagrams, & Electron Configurations
Assignment: Electron Distribution WS
Assignment: Atomic Emission Spectra PreLab
Ch 5 QUIZ on MON
F R I D A Y
DUE: Electron Distribution WS
In class: LAB: Atomic Emission Spectra (VIEW Spectrum Analysis Chart HERE)
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 6
M O N D A Y
DUE: Atomic Mass & Numbers Check
In class: LAB: Modeling Isotopes (due in class)
Assignment: Atomic Mass Practice
Ch 4 QUIZ on WED
Ch 4 TEST on FRI
T U E S D A Y
DUE: Atomic Mass Practice
In class: LAB: Atomic Mass of Candium (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 - Atomic Structure
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 9
M O N D A Y
DUE: none
In class: QUIZ: Ch 2 - Analyzing Data
Assignment: Density Lab Part I
Ch 2 TEST on WED
T U E S D A Y
DUE: Density 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 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 Scientists, Numbers, & Isotopes
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
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 2
M O N D A Y (No School - Labor Day)
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 on 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)
In class: LAB: Density Measurements - Part 1: Sugar Content in Beverages
Assignment: Density Measurements - Part 1: Sugar Content in Beverages (due TUES)
Ch 2 QUIZ on MON
F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB: Density Measurements - Part 2: Density of Irregularly Shaped Objects (due in class)
Assignment: Study for Ch 2 QUIZ
Assignment: Density Measurements - Part 1: Sugar Content in Beverages (due TUES)
Ch 2 TEST on WED
W e e k o f A U G U S T 2 6
M O N D A Y
DUE: Law of Multiple Proportions WS
In class: QUIZ: Other Elements
In class: Ch 1 & 3 Review
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)
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
Ch 2 (w/o graphing) QUIZ on THURS
W e e k o f A U G U S T 1 9
M O N D A Y
DUE: Lab Safety Agreement & Information Sheet
In class: QUIZ: Lab Safety & Lab Equipment
In class: Ch 3 POGIL - Matter and Change (due in class TUES)
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 and Chemical Properties PreLab (Lab "quiz" on FRI)
Other Elements QUIZ on MON
W E D N E S D A Y
DUE: Physical and Chemical Properties PreLab
In class: LAB: Physical and Chemical Properties
P&C Properties Lab "quiz" on FRI
Other Elements QUIZ on MON
T H U R S D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB: Physical and Chemical Properties (Make Up Version)
Assignment: Study for P&C Properties Lab "quiz"
Other Elements QUIZ on MON
F R I D A Y
DUE: none
In class: LAB QUIZ: Physical and Chemical Properties
In class: 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 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: 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 (Lab Equipment Flash Cards)
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