Thursday, September 22, 2016

September 22nd

Today's Focus:
Matter Almost There Test
After test:
TODAY’S ASSIGNMENT (SEPTEMBER 22ND)
1.       Take the ALMOST THERE TEST on USA Test Prep J   Good luck!! Take your time and read the questions. __________
2.       After assessment: complete the Periodic Table Webquest.  ______
3.       After the Periodic Table Webquest; complete the following online activities:
a.       Who was Mendeleev?  What did he do as a scientist that was so significant?
Mendeleev was:




He:





b.      Introduction to the Periodic Table Online Reading Passage( Game review at the end of passage)
e.      Online Game Practice (Periodic Table): http://reviewgamezone.com/game.php?id=427
f.        CK-12 Online Website:  You must join first to complete assigned activities (SEE MRS. DAVIS for class link J)
________________________________________________________________________________-
II. UNIT TEST PRACTICE: Please use USA Test Prep as a resource as well (UNIT Test – October___)
A.      Online Game: Chemical and Physical Changes:
B.      Matter Review (Pure Substances and Mixtures) http://reviewgamezone.com/game.php?id=224
C.      Matter Review Pt. 2 http://reviewgamezone.com/game.php?id=225

D.      Matter Review Pt 3: http://reviewgamezone.com/game.php?id=631

September 20rth - September 21st

Checkpoint 4 Assessment Day and Checkpoint 3 Retake
After assessment- Periodic Table Webquest:

Periodic Table Web Quest

Part 1
Read though the text and graphics and answer the following questions.
1.                   What is the atomic number? ______________________________________________________________________________
2.                   What is the atomic symbol? ______________________________________________________________________________
3.                   What is the atomic weight? _______________________________________________________________________________
Part 2
Go to http://ippex.pppl.gov/interactive/matter/elements.html  and answer the following questions as you watch the tutorial.
1.       Atoms with a given number of ________________ are called ______________________.
2.       Scientists have discovered more than ___________ different elements.
3.       If we remove one proton from Lithium, it becomes _______________________.
4.       If we change the number of neutrons found in an element, it is called an ___________________.
5.       The ______________ __________________ arranges elements according to the number of ____________ and the properties of the elements.
6.       Elements in each column are called _____________________.  The elements in each group have similar________________.
Continue using the interactive to answer the following questions about molecules.
7.        When elements combine, they form ____________________.
8.       The lowest energy level can hold ____________ electrons.  The next level can hold _________ electrons and the third level can hold __________ electrons.
Now go to http://education.jlab.org/elementmath/index.html and play the Element Math Game.  Your settings should be 10 questions, tested on protons, neutrons, and electrons, and do not round the mass.
My score on the Element Math Game was: _____________%

PART 3: GROUPS (Families) of the Periodic Table
Go to http://www.chemicalelements.com/index.html  and http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_alkalimetal.html to answer the following questions and to color the 8 groups on the attached periodic table.

  1. GROUP 1 (IA).
a. Elements in Group 1 are called the __________   _______________.
b. These are very ___________ metals that do/do not occur freely in nature.
c. These metals have ______ electron in their outer shell.
d. List 3 properties of these metals:
___________________ + _______________________+___________________
e. Pick a color and shade the appropriate area on your periodic table handout.
2.  GROUP 2 (IIA)
        a. Elements in Group 2 are called the ________________ ____________ ______________.
        b. These are also very ______________ metals that do/do not occur freely in nature.
        c. These metallic elements have ______ electrons in their outer shell.
        d. Name at least 2 common uses for elements from this family: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
e. Pick a color and shade the appropriate area on your periodic table handout.
3.  GROUPS 3 -12
        a. The _______elements in this group are called the ________________ __________________.
        b. List at least 3 properties of elements in this group:
______________________ + ____________________________+ ___________________________
        c. The transition metals have their valence electrons in __________________________________.
d. Pick a color and shade the appropriate area on your periodic table handout.
4.  GROUPS 13, 14, and 15
        a. The _____ elements in this group are classified as ____________________ ___________________.
        b. All of these elements are ______________ and have relatively high densities.
        c. Name 2 properties that they have in common with the other metals.
_______________________________ + _____________________________
d. Pick a color and shade the appropriate area on your periodic table handout.
5.  Draw the stair-step line on your periodic table to separate the metals from the non-metals.  The elements found here are called the _______________________________.
6.  GROUPS 14, 15, and 16
        a. These elements are called the ___________- __________________.
        b. These elements do/do not conduct heat and electricity well.
c. Pick a color and shade the appropriate area on your periodic table handout.
7. GROUP 17
        a. The elements in this group are referred to as the __________________________ which means “__________________”.
        b. There are _________ elements in this group and they have ________ electrons in their outer shell.
        c. The elements in this group may exist as _____________, ________________, and ______________ at room temperature.
        d. Pick a color and shade the appropriate area on your periodic table handout.
8.  GROUP 18
        a. The _____elements in this group are called the ___________ ________________.
        b. They used to be called the ________________ ______________ because they have _____ electrons in their outer shell.
        c. Pick a color and shade the appropriate area on your periodic table handout.
9.  The Lanthanoid and Actinoid Series
a. These elements all have incomplete sublevels, which is why they are found in the __-block on the Periodic Table. 
b. They are also called the _________________ _______________________.
c. Pick a color and shade the appropriate area on your periodic table handout.





BONUS – If you have time, you may complete this section for extra credit

Directions:  Using the web sites listed below and a copy of the Modern Periodic Table, answer the following questions:
                http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_families.html
                http://klbproductions.com/yogi/periodic/
1.                   How many groups (families) are there in the Periodic Table? _______________
2.                   How many elements are in your Periodic Table? ___________________
3.                   How many periods are there in your Periodic Table? _________________
4.                   What is the basic theme of organization in the Periodic Table? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.                   Why are the elements 57 through 70 and 89 through 102, found separately at the bottom of the table? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6.             Look at the bold line shaped like a staircase on the right side of the table.  What does it divide? _______________________________________________________________________________
7.             What are the metalloids? __________________________________________________________
                Provide three examples of metalloids:
                ________________________   _______________________  _____________________________
8.             Periodic Table Trends:
                a.  As you move left to right in a period the reactivity of a metal _______________________.
                b.  As you move from top to bottom in a Group the reactivity of a metal _________________.
                c.  As you move left to right in a period the reactivity of a nonmetal ____________________.
d.  As you move from top to bottom in a Group the reactivity of a nonmetal ______________.            


September 19th

Focus for today: Phase changes and states of matter
After review on phase changes and states of matter notes:
Phase Changes and States of Matter Review Station activities:

1.       Phase Changes: GIZMO RESOURCE
2.       Quizlet Review: https://quizlet.com/95789179/scatter
3.       Phase Change Activity: http://www.kentchemistry.com/links/Matter/PhaseChangesA.htm
4.       Draw and label the Phase Change Diagram in your ISN on page:_______
5.       Phase Changes of Matter Cloze Reading:
6.       Particle Theory of Matter Cloze Reading:
7.       Phase Change Quiz:

 Checkpoint 4 will be given on Tuesday - September 20th along with Checkpoint 3 Retake for students who scored below 80% mastery.

Please review over notes in ISN notebook.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

September 14th

Stations Activity:
Students were given class time to work on stations:
Name:_____________________________________Date:__________________PERIOD 4AC:
STATION ACTIVITIES: CHECK OFF WHEN COMPLETED.  TURN IN STATION FOLDER WHEN COMPLETED TO MRS. DAVIS.
TASK ACTIVITY
CHECK OFF WHEN COMPLETED
GRADE BY TEACHER
COMMENT/FEEDBACK BY TEACHER
DO IT YOURSELF CHEMICAL CHANGES



FOLDABLE:
Construct a foldable listing examples of identifying the four main components:
Use pages 44 – 54 within the science textbook:
A. PHYISCAL PROPERTIES
B.  EVIDENCE OF PHYSICAL CHANGES
C.  CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
D.  EVIDENCE OF CHEMICAL CHANGES



ONLINE ACTIVITY:
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHANGE PRACTICE

Score:_____
Write down # correct: Raise your hand when completed:
Chemical:___
Physical:____

You may choose one out of the three options:
a.       MINDMAP
b.      GAME ON CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHANGES (You must create J)
c.       VOCABULARY CHOICE BOARD



Writing in Science:
Task 1: Help yourself to ONE Starburst. While you are eating the Starburst, write about why digestion is both a physical and a chemical change.
Task 2: Look at the burning candle. Explain why a candle burning is both a physical and a chemical change.




The following vocabulary concepts must be used for the mind map and vocabulary choice board:
Chemical change
Physical changes
Sublimation
Condensation
Deposition
Solids
Liquids
Gases
Heat
Plasma
Phase changes
Boiling point
Melting point
Temperature
Thermal expansion
Thermometer
Endothermic change
Exothermic change
Chemical reaction
Catalyst
Mixtures
Heterogeneous mixtures
Homogeneous mixtures
Colloids
Suspensions
Solvent
Solubility
solute
Solution
Pure substances
Atoms
Compounds
Molecules
Neutrons
Protons
Elements
Electrons
Viscosity
Malleability
Density
Ductility
Chemical property
Physical property
Combustibility
Matter
Mass
Volume
Valence electrons
Energy levels
Chemical formula

When finished with all stations; extra credit opportunity provided J

September 13th

Today's Focus: Chemical and Physical Changes

*Video: Chemical and Physical Changes
Students were provided with a graphic organizer to complete during the video.
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND CHANGES
Name:__________________  Period 4AC
Examples of physical properties
Examples of chemical properties




















Physical Changes
Chemical Changes






















Summary of video:








*After video: Students completed a Lab: Is This A New Substance?

Homework: Chemical and Physical Changes Sheet 

September 12th

Today's Focus:
Students completed the following tasks:

*Students completed a PreTest on USA Test Prep (SLOS)

*Assessment on USA Test Prep on pure substances and mixtures (Checkpoint Quiz #3). http://www.usatestprep.com/member-login  (Cut-off date for Check Point 3 Quiz - Friday 9/16)

Students who scored below 80% will retake the assessment on Monday- September 19th.  
Students will be required to go on USA Test Prep and practice the assigned remediation links before they are able to retest.

*After assessment, students were given an opportunity to complete their notes on Chemical and Physical Changes.

*Students were provided online practice on USA Test Prep on Chemical and Physical Changes.


September 6th - 9th

SEPTEMBER 6TH - 9TH 
Period 4 AC
Vocabulary Chart Review  and Review Questions
Students will use the textbook to completing the vocabulary chart. Use pages 90 - 104.
 WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 7TH
1.       Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions Worksheet (Questions 1-9)  (pages 90 – 104)


2.       After completing the sheet, compare and construct a Venn diagram or double bubble for the following topics:

a.       Elements, compounds and mixtures
b.      Solutes and Solvents
c.       Suspensions, colloids and solutions
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 8TH
a.       Chapter 22: Mixtures Reading passage
b.      After Mixtures Reading Passage, students will complete the Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Review.
Please let students know, they will have Checkpoint Quiz 3 on the following Monday.
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 9TH
A.      Students will take Cornell Notes on Chemical and Physical Changes and Complete a Diagram on the two concepts. Use page 48 – 55.
B.      After Cornell Notes, complete the Venn diagram on Chemical and Physical Changes.
C.      Complete the section review questions on page 55 (1-9)











Tuesday – September 6th
Name:_________________________________ Class:___________________________________
Date:_________________________________
Pure Substances and Mixtures Vocabulary Chart Review and Review Questions (Use pages 90 – 104)
Word
Definition/Explanation
Example and Illustration
Element






Pure substance




Compound




Mixture




Solution




Solute




Solvent




Concentration





Solubility






Suspension





Colloid






Word
Definition/Explanation
Example and Illustration
Distillation





Magnet





Centrifuge






Review Questions:
1.       Describe pure substances

2.       Describe the characteristics of elements and give examples.

3.       Explain how elements can be identified.

4.       Classify elements according to their properties.

5.       Compare the properties of nonmetals, metals, and metalloids.

6.       Explain how elements make up compounds.

7.       Describe the properties of compounds.

8.       Explain how a compound can be broken down into an element.

9.       Give examples of common compounds.

10.   Describe three properties of mixtures.

11.   Describe four methods of separating the parts of a mixture.

12.   Analyze a solution in terms of its solvent and solute.

13.   Explain how concentration affects a solution.

14.   Describe the particles in a suspension.

15.   Explain how a colloid differs from a solution and a suspension.


























Friday – September 9th  Name:____________________________ Date:_________________________

 

CORNELL NOTES

SHEET

         

 Name: ________________________________________
Class:  ______________________     Topic:  Chemical and Physical Changes
Date:   _______/ _____/ ________                                         
Period ______                  

QUESTIONS

NOTES

Explain what a physical change is.



Identify some examples of physical changes.


Explain what a chemical change is.



Identify some examples of chemical changes.



How does a chemical change differ from a chemical property?



Identify some signs of a chemical change




What happens to the composition of matter in physical changes?


What happens to the composition of matter in chemical changes?



Can physical changes and physical changes be reversed? Please explain.




SUMMARY:  Write 4 or more sentences describing specific learning from these notes.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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After Cornell Notes; compare and contrast Physical and Chemical Changes.

VENN DIAGRAM (

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                                                                  CHEMICAL CHANGES                                                   PHYSICAL CHANGES