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.
Students will be able to read for comprehension abstract text as it relates to the topics
Students will outline the chapter material being able to gather only the relatively important material as it relates to class information and topics discussed
Students will work collaboratively to deepen their understand of abstract concepts in chemistry
Students will be able to write descriptively about concepts and topics that are conceptually difficult
Students will be able to describe the concept of a limiting reactant in basic chemical reactions.
Students will be able to correctly predict the reaction mechanism (type of reaction) involved in most chemical reactions based on prediction of reactants and products
Students will be able to manipulate laboratory apparatus and collect data in order to demonstrate both qualitative and quantitative laboratory techniques.
Using algebra, students will be able to calculate the quantity of product produced in limiting reactant problems
Monday 1/3/2011
Lab Day - Limiting Reactant Lab - Cu/Al Single Replacement Lab
Students who did not begin or complete the lab prior to winter break must begin the lab today
Tuesday 1/4/2011
Lab Day - Limiting Reactant Lab - Cu/Al Single Replacement Lab
All Lab work must be completed by today
Wednesday 1/5/2011
Test Prep Day - Chapter 3
Class begins at 8:30 am due to late start Wednesdays
Thursday 1/6/2011
Study Day
Friday 1/7/2011
Test - Chapter 3
Other Important News and Notes
Extra Credit - Extra credit may be submitted until January 21. All Extra Credit is due by Friday, January 21, by the end of the school day. The following may be submitted for extra credit:
Element Cards - Each Card is worth 10 points. The most points you may obtain is 10% of the total points available. Here are the requirements for the cards
Learning Target: Be able to go beyond the basic description of an element which is found on a periodic table of elements.Use a variety of resources to analyze and research an element from the periodic table of elements. Synthesize and report the information in a concise way on a 4x6 card using colors to enhance your presentation.
Element Card Project:
You must choose three (3) elements from the periodic table of elements to present on three(3) separate 4x6 inch cards. You need to use both sides of the card. It is your choice how you arrange the information. You must include color in the presentation of your information. Use it to enhance your work.You can add as much as you want to the card but be careful not to make the card too overwhelming with information add lose the "key" facts. Here is the list of essential facts and items that must be included in the card.
For each element you must have:
Name
Symbol
Atomic Number
Atomic Weight (Mass)
Group or Classification
Origin of Name
Discovery or History
Isotopes
Physical Properties - Density, phase at STP, MP, BP
Atomic Properties
Abundance/Occurance
Uses or Applications
Interesting Facts or Little known facts
Safety or Health Issues related to this element
Research Paper Option - You may submit a research paper for extra credit. It may be used to increase your grade by 10% of the total points available. You must clear your topic prior to you beginning your paper. It must have something to do with chemistry. If you do not have a research paper for your portfolio this may be used. The requirements are as follows:
5 - 6 pages
1 inch margins
Title page (not included in the total pages)
Work cited page
4-5 sources (at least two must be non electronic)
Citations required within the paper
Graphics must be included
Typed, double spaced
Limiting Reactant Practice Test Problem:
Stop by the main office to pick up a copy of the a limiting reactant problem on Thursday, 1/6/11
