Tues., Jun. 3, 2014

Objectives: Different types of chemical
reactions & predicting products
Announcements: Last 2 days of Class
not including the final  
Opener:  Common Acids & Bases link
H2SO4  +  KOH ---> HOH  +  K2SO4
 acid           base       water        salt

Finish Chemical reactions lab
What's happening?  What type of reaction?
6 Types of Chemical Reactions*
Homework: Hand in all parts of lab

Fri., May 20, 2014

Objectives: Different types of chemical
reactions & predicting products
Announcements: Only 3 more class days
not including final
Opener:  Whoosh Jar!
What's happening?  What type of reaction?

PbCl2  +  KI ----->

6 Types of Chemical Reactions*
Homework:

Wed., May 28, 2014

Objectives: Different types of chemical
reactions & predicting products
Announcements: Only 4 more class days
not including final
Opener:  Whoosh Jar!
Review Lewis Dot Structures
Basic balancing
Can you predict the results of this chemical reaction?
PbCl2  +  KI ----->

6 Types of Chemical Reactions*
Homework: 

Tues., May 20, 2014

Objectives: How analysis of bond polarity
affects  molecular shape and polarity
Announcements: I will be gone next class
See you on May 28
Opener:  Valence electrons as dots chart
Electronegativity
Polarity in covalent bonds chart 
Polar bonds vs. non-polar bonds rules
Lewis Dot Diagrams Khan Academy
Lewis Dot Rules
Try these...worksheet1 worksheet2
Homework: Finish entire worksheet*

Fri., May 16, 2014

Objectives: Describe how polar covalency
and other elctron location can affect molectular shape.
Announcements: None
Opener:  Answers to Covalent Naming 
Practice worksheet
Wierd Water video
Polar bonds vs. non-polar bonds
Polarity in covalent bonds chart
Lewis Dot Diagrams Khan Academy
Electronegativity
VSEPR & Molecular Geometry
Homework: None

Wed., May 14, 2014

Objectives: Delineate the differences between
ionic & covalent compounds and learn to 
name the covalent ones
Announcements: None
Opener: Collect Chemical Bonding Lab guidesheet
Try this online tutorial link 
Differences between Ionic & Covalent Compounds Note Sheet
Covalent Naming Practice worksheet
Polarity in covalent bonds chart

Homework: Finish Practice worksheets

Mon., May 12, 2014

Objectives: Discover some properties of
ionic compounds
Announcements: None
Opener: Correct Naming ionic compounds worksheet
Final Analysis: Chemical Bonding Lab guidesheet
Covalent Bonding:
Try this online tutorial link 
Differences between Ionic & Covalent Compounds Note Sheet
Covalent Naming Practice worksheet
Homework: Finish Practice worksheets

Thurs., May 8, 2014

Objectives: Discover some properties of
ionic compounds
Announcements: None
Opener: Lab safety protocols
Periodic Table of Ions link
Rules for naming ionic compounds link
Naming ionic compounds worksheet
Chemical Bonding Lab guidesheet
Homework: Finish Practice worksheets

Tues., May 6, 2014

Objectives: Name ionic compounds
Announcements: None
Opener: Carl Sagan & Rosetta Stone link

Periodic Table of Ions link
Working with Polyatomic Ions link
Naming system for ionic compounds worksheet
Homework: Finish Practice worksheets

Fri., May 2, 2014

Objectives: Name ionic compounds
Announcements: None
Opener: Oobleck Fun

link

video 1 video 2 video 3
Periodic Table of Ions link
Answers to Forming Ionic Compounds worksheet 
Working with Polyatomic Ions link
Naming system for ionic compounds worksheet
Homework: Finish Practice worksheets

Wed., Apr. 30, 2014

Objectives: How do elements join together
to form compounds
Announcements: None
Opener: Darwin Awards
Stamp Homework
Periodic Table of Ions link
Review valence electrons
Octet Rule & Crisscross method handout
Forming Ionic Compounds worksheet
Polyatomic Ions link

Homework: Finish Practice worksheet link

Mon., Apr. 28, 2014

Objectives: How do elements join together
to form compounds
Announcements: Test Grades
Opener: Cosmic Quandries link 54:30-1:06
Valance electrons & ionic bonding
Periodic Table of Ions link
Crisscross over method handout
Homework: Find a drink container, write 
down all the substances in the ingredients
list and look up the chemical formulas
on the internet.  Record those too.

Tues., Apr. 22, 2014

Objectives: Evaluation - Unit Test
Announcements:  Hand in all worksheets

Opener: Who's got "da bomb" now? link
Unit Test 
Show me...

• Nuclear Decay Simulation guide sheet
•  Graphic organizer link

Homework: Find a drink container, write 
down all the substances in the ingredients
list and look up the chemical formulas
on the internet.  Record those too.

Fri., Apr. 18, 2014

Objectives: Understand how nuclear reactors
work and some safety concerns.
Announcements:  Unit test Tuesday

Opener: How a nuclear power plant works link
Some specifics about the fuel & moderation link
The Fukishima Daiichi disaster link
Transmutations worksheet
Homework: Finish all worksheets 

Wed., Apr. 16, 2014

Objectives:  Summarize nuclear decay
processes & transmutations
Announcements:  
Opener: Atomic Bombs?  link
Checking Nuclear Decay Simulation guide sheet
 Graphic organizer for nuclear processes link
Transmutations worksheet
Homework: Complete the transmutations
worksheet 

Mon., Apr. 14, 2014

Objectives:  Summarize nuclear decay
processes & transmutations
Announcements:  
Opener: Atomic Bombs?  link
Checking Nuclear Decay Simulation guide sheet
 Graphic organizer for nuclear processes link
Transmutations worksheet
Homework: Complete the transmutations
worksheet 

Thurs., Apr. 10, 2014

Objectives:  Summarize nuclear decay
processes & transmutations
Announcements:  Research Project?
Table of Contents link 
Opener: American bombing of Hiroshima 
(1st nuclear bombs used on people)
video link
Nuclear Decay Simulation guide sheet
 Graphic organizer for nuclear processes link
Transmutations worksheet
Homework: Complete the Nuclear Decay
Simulation analysis & conclusion

Tues., Apr. 8, 2014

Objectives:  Research for your nuclear topic
Announcements: None
Radioactive Man  article 

Computer Lab 231, I'll take roll there
Homework: Research project link

Fri., Apr. 4, 2014

Objectives:  Determine what substances 
are created by different types of decay
Announcements: Next research/work day on 
Tuesday in lab 231--report here
Table of Contents link

Opener: Some fun with inorganic salts

Transmutations worksheet
Graphic organizer for nuclear processes link
Nuclear Decay Simulation guide sheet
Hand in journals
Homework: Do more research this 
weekend.  Try to have all your data 
gathered. link

Wed., Apr. 2, 2014

Objectives:  Research for your nuclear topic
Announcements:  Journals due on Fri.
Table of Contents link

Opener: Computer Lab 182, I'll take roll there 
Some thoughts about our project prezi
Homework: Research project link

Mon., Mar. 31, 2014

Welcome Back!
Objectives:  Describe how spectrum tubes
create the variety of colors they do and how
they can be identified
Announcements:  Journals due on Fri.

Opener: What's your research topic 
and what do you know about your
subject that you didn't know before break?
Table of Contents link
Spectrum tubes for other elements
"Ground state" & Ways to "excite" atoms
Bohr Model (it's all about electrons) applet 

Wavelength, Frequency & Energy
Plan research for nuclear presentation 
Homework: Define the terms as used
in chemistry/science:
Ground state
Excited state
nanometers
electron orbit
emission spectrum
wavelength
Research project link

Thurs., Mar. 20, 2014

Objectives:  To determine which element
will be created when nuclear decay occurs
Announcements:  Research Project
Opener: Groups/projects reminders 
Spectrum tubes for other elements

Quickie Quiz...How many neutrons does
an atom of Os-190 have?  Draw the 
Bohr model diagram for Mg-21.  Why
does the number of neutrons increase 
faster than the atomic number? 
Homework: Research project link

Tues., Mar. 18, 2014

Objectives:  To identify elements by 
their spectral character
Announcements:
Flame Tests & Atomic Spectra link

• Activity Overview
• What's a spectroscope
• Analyzing a spectra link
  tinyurl.com/shafferspectra2 
• Wavelength, Frequency & Energy
• Nuclear project research

Homework: Research project link

Thurs., Mar. 13, 2013

Objectives:  To determine which element
will be created when an nucleus decays
Announcements:  Research Project group reminders

Opener: Radioactive samples & Geiger counter

Stamp Counting Atoms link
Finish fusion  & fission (& review)

Standard modes of decay alpha beta gamma

Why do nuclei decay?
Nuclear Transmutations worksheet
Uranium Decay Chain link

Homework: Research project link

Tues., Mar. 11, 2014

Objectives:  To understand how nuclear 
processes can change elements
Announcements:  Research Project

Opener:  New element quiz
Counting Atoms link

Bohr model & models for the first 12
Basic nuclear processes...
Fusion link & Fission link
Where does the energy come from?

Nuclear Decay alpha beta gamma

Nuclear transmutations
Homework: Research project link

Thurs., Mar. 6, 2014

Objectives:  To see how atomic structure
can help identify elements
Announcements:  Research Project

Opener:  Draw and label a sketch of an atom
Explain how your model might change to 
demonstrate the difference between, say,
copper & gold
Nuclear working groups
share contact info
Atomic Structure link & Counting Atoms link
Flame Tests & Atomic Spectra activity (Post-poned)

Bohr model & models for the first 12  (Post-
poned)
Homework: Finish Atomic Structure link 
& Counting Atoms link 
Research project link

Tues., Mar. 4, 2014

Objectives:  To see how atomic structure
can help identify elements
Announcements: Research project on
radiation applications & history
no due date yet (3 wks?) link

Opener: List of possible projects
sign up or contemplate
Element Practice worksheet

Atomic Structure link & Counting Atoms link
Homework: Finish Element Practice worksheet

Fri., Feb. 28, 2014

Objectives:  To express how atomic 
mass is calculated using an analog
Announcements: Show me your quizlet
"flashcards" for learning the elements

Opener: Find the element

Pull out your periodic table
Create a legend or key
Pennium activity (Average atomic mass)
Create a whiteboard "poster"
Historical atomic models
Bohr model for the first 12 elements
Homework: Create a key or legend for
your colored periodic table

Wed., Feb. 26, 2014

Objectives:  Evaluation
Announcements: Quizlet due by Fri.

Opener: Who knows...?

Pull out your periodic table
Alchemy Test
Homework: Memorize all key elements 
(test coming)

Mon., Feb. 24, 2014

Objectives: Review

Announcements: Quizlets?
Opener: Less common elements

Element sample quiz 
Test on this unit Wed.
Review sheet link
Powerpoint test prep ppt
Homework: Memorize all key elements 
(test coming)

Thurs., Feb. 20, 2014

Objectives: Segments of the periodic table

Announcements: Notebooks?
Opener: Common element suffixes

Activity----
Foldable: Elements
Homework: Memorize all key elements 
(test coming)

Tues., Feb. 18, 2014

Objectives: Get to know some elements

Announcements: Notebooks back?
Opener: Some elements with unusual
symbols and/or names Cu, Fe, Pb, Hg,
K, Ag, Au, Na, Sn

Finish Hunting the Elements? netflix
Focus Questions link
Foldable: Elements
Homework:  Create online flashcards (quizlet.com) and give me the link
Memorize all key elements (test coming)

Thurs., Feb. 13, 2013

Objectives: Get to know some elements

Announcements: Notebooks EOP  TOC
Opener: Key Questions in "Breaking 
the Code" document

Memorize all key elements (test coming)
List of the elements you must know link
Create online flashcards (quizlet.com)
Hunting the Elements netflix
Focus Questions link
Homework: None

Tues., Feb. 11, 2014

Objectives: Given an organizational structure
for some elements, identify patterns and
predict properties

Announcements: Notebooks Thurs. TOC
Opener: Tom Lehrer "Element Song" link

Memorize all key elements (test coming)
"Checking in"link

Table from card game Photo
"Breaking the Code" (incuding "If you finish early") Document
Homework: Organizing notebooks TOC

Fri., Feb. 7, 2014

Objectives: Given information for some
of the chemical elements, look for patterns
that wcallow you to create your own organizational arrangement (table).

Announcements: Hand in notebooks EOP
Opener: Tom Lehrer "Element Song" link

Table from card game link
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Homework: None

Wed., Feb. 5, 2014

Objectives: Given information for some
of the chemical elements, look for patterns
that will allow you to create your own organizational arrangement (table).

Announcements: Notebooks due Fri.
Opener: Element Puns link

Notebook Table of Contents
What gets graded? 
Review/stamp the homework (candy questions)

What makes it "periodic"?  What does that mean?
Periodic Table Card Game link
Homework: None (organize and complete assignments.)

Mon., Feb. 3, 2014

Objectives: Connect our candy periodic
table to the actual periodic table of elements

Announcements: email-- park_shaffer@beaverton.k12.or.us

Opener: Alchemy & the Zodiacs
the sun & the moon

Review/stamp the homework

Review the Periodic Table of Candy...
What makes it "periodic"?  What does that mean?
 Candy periodic table questions:

1. Identify a column of candies and explain
   what characteristics they have in common.
2. Pick a row and explain why the
   "elements"of that row go in that order.
3. Select a "blank" spot and identify a
   candy that could belong there.  Explain
   your choice.
4. Do the "elements" that occupy each row
   have any similarities between them?

Elements you know
"Blank Periodic Table"
Homework: Candy Questions above

Thurs., Jan. 30, 2014

Objectives: To gather and collect info
on substances and create a table to help
organize and find patterns

Announcements: Periodic Table of Desserts

 Opener: Alchemical Symbols link

Pick 2 symbols, copy the symbol
and term...see homework
Review the homework

Periodic Table of Candy...
Find the mass of all the candies and
get the average mass
Make up a name and symbol for
your element
Prepare your element card 
Let's build a table 
Homework:  Look up the meanings of 
your symbols by searching your terms 
(add the word "alchemy" to your search).  
Write a brief description of what you find.  
2 - 4 sentences.