Test Score Posting

Parents and students, by tomorrow afternoon I hope to have the test scores posted. The score will be the corrected test grade, NOT the original grade which was pretty much a train wreck for all involved. I understand that everyone (well, almost everyone) got in a couple of hours studying last night which was good. The objective is to know the material, not just pass the test, so I believe that objective is accomplished.

About 20 minutes per night reading and reviewing the notes is a good way to keep from having to cram. In the meantime, I'm going to get back to grading the corrected test.

Be ready for a pop ____ tomorrow. :)

Posting in text speak is prohibited

When you post on the blog, please do not post in text messaging language (i.e. SA for essay). Show your parents, peers and me that you can write properly.

Thanks!

Today's Assignment

Since you are finished with the test, please do the following assignment.

1. Choose a partner.
2. Go to this link using Safari web browser.
3. If the computer asks to install Flash, you may do so.
4. Click on at least 5 of the elements in the periodic table and see what each element is all about (they are represented pictures) so you'll have to click around a bit. You may click on either link on the bottom left side where it says "Chemical Data" or "pdf". PDF will give you an easier time reading.
5. You and your partner will choose an element for which you will do a report and a model.
6. Take down the following information today in your notes.
   - Name of Element
   - Atomic Symbol
   - Atomic Number
   - Atomic Mass
   - Who Discovered It
   - Appearance

I will have a complete description of your project on Monday along with a rubric and the due date. Have a good weekend

Get the PPT here

You can click here to get the powerpoint for the test review.

Hey if you want to see a CRT in action, go here. The video at the bottom rocks.

Interactive Periodic Table

Students, click this link for an interactive periodic table in which you may click on any element to discover more about it. You may need to enable pop-up windows in your browser to use it. This will help you in the upcoming chapters.

Test on Friday

Alright, the first test of the year is coming up on Friday, August 20.

The following material will possibly be covered on the test:

1) Unit conversions
2) Atomic Theory
- Describe or label a cathode ray tube (not a TV, but the tube which Crookes used for his experiments).
- State how and why Thomson proved the existance of negatively charged particles (essay)
- List the three subatomic particles and describe the location and charge of each.
- Describe Thomson's model
- State why Rutherford was able to prove that positively charged particles were not scattered throughout an atom.
- Define
* nucleus
* Bohr model
* atomic number
* radioactive decay

My tests will have a few multiple choice questions but are mostly short answer, labeling and essay. Please comment if you have any questions. I will post in the comment section anything that I think will help you in your review. Blessings, and honor God.

Grade Updates

Grades will be updated starting Monday.