Rogers High School Honors Chemistry

This blog is designed for students at Gov. John R. Rogers High School in Puyallup, WA. taking the Honors Chemistry Course. The class is intended to be first year Honors Chemistry course which will best prepare students for a first year College Chemistry or High School Advanced Placement Class.

Monday, September 20, 2010

September 20 - 25

Monday, 9/20
  • Element Cards Due - Today
  • Atomic Theory Timeline Introdution
  • Notes in Class
  • Choose Partners for Atomic Theory Project
Tuesday, 9/21
  • Begin Atomic Theory Timeline Project
Total Points = 100

Oral Presentation = 30 pts
Poster = 30 pts
Paper = 30 pts
Teamwork = 10 pts
Oral Presentation
  • Must present details about the individual assigned.
  • How did the work they do help us better understand the atomic theory?
  • How did the work they do fit into the timeline of the history of atomic theory?
  • Explain any mathematics, equations, or diagrams that assist in understanding the work they did.
  • Explain any experimentation that led to furthering our understanding of the Atomic Theory
  • Be sure to connect the work of any previous studies or experiments that led up to their work and introduce the next scientist who followed up or was next to extend our understanding of the Atomic Theory

Poster
  • Clearly present any experimentation connected with your study
  • Include any mathematics proposed or used to help further our understanding of the Atomic Theory through the work done
  • Include diagrams of models of proposed atomic structures
  • Pictures of the individual being presented
  • Creativity
  • Use of Color, Neatness, and Easily readable from a distance
Paper
  • One Paper is to be presented for the entire group (every person do not need to turn in a paper)
  • Include all group member names on the paper
  • Use of at least 2 sources
  • Double Spaced
  • 12 Point Font
  • 1 Inch margins on sides and bottom
  • No longer than 2 pages
  • Your paper should explain and answer all of the points your present on your poster and in your oral presentation
Wednesday, 9/21
  • Atomic Theory Timel;ine Project
Thursday, 9/21
  • Atomic Theory Timeline Project
Friday, 9/25 - Bring your Books
  • Naming Ions, Compounds, and Formulas