3rd, 5th, and 6th periods
Today, students had time to finish A#8. They did Activity part 1 and 2, MS, Stretching, W to L. I changed the instructions for the Practice section. Students chose one of the scientists referred to in the reading passage and did research on his atomic experiment. They then wrote a summary paragraph of that experiment. Lesson A#8 will be checked off on January 3rd, when we return from break.
Quote of the day: "Public opinion is no more than this: what people think that other people think."
-Alfred Austin
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Thursday, December 15th
3rd and 6th periods
Today, students displayed their posters during the Element poster gallery walk. Everyone took notes about 2 elements other than their own, and turned in the notes, rubric, and poster.
Next, we started A#8. There will be time to work on A#8 during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise." -Frank Ocean
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
4th period
Today, students had time to finish A#8. They did Activity part 1 and 2, MS, Stretching, W to L. I changed the instructions for the Practice section. Students chose one of the scientists referred to in the reading passage and did research on his atomic experiment. They then wrote a summary paragraph of that experiment. Lesson A#8 will be checked off on January 3rd, when we return from break.
Quote of the day: "Public opinion is no more than this: what people think that other people think."
-Alfred Austin
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Today, students displayed their posters during the Element poster gallery walk. Everyone took notes about 2 elements other than their own, and turned in the notes, rubric, and poster.
Next, we started A#8. There will be time to work on A#8 during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise." -Frank Ocean
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
4th period
Today, students had time to finish A#8. They did Activity part 1 and 2, MS, Stretching, W to L. I changed the instructions for the Practice section. Students chose one of the scientists referred to in the reading passage and did research on his atomic experiment. They then wrote a summary paragraph of that experiment. Lesson A#8 will be checked off on January 3rd, when we return from break.
Quote of the day: "Public opinion is no more than this: what people think that other people think."
-Alfred Austin
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Wednesday, December 14th
4th and 5th periods
Today, students displayed their posters during the Element poster gallery walk. Everyone took notes about 2 elements other than their own, and turned in the notes, rubric, and poster.
Next, we started A#8. There will be time to work on A#8 during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise." -Frank Ocean
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Today, students displayed their posters during the Element poster gallery walk. Everyone took notes about 2 elements other than their own, and turned in the notes, rubric, and poster.
Next, we started A#8. There will be time to work on A#8 during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise." -Frank Ocean
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Friday, December 9, 2016
Thursday, December 8th
Students watched the video The order of the Elements and answered the following questions.
3rd and 6th period only
Quote of the day: ""It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you down. It's the pebble in your shoe." -Muhammed Ali
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
3rd and 6th period only
Quote of the day: ""It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you down. It's the pebble in your shoe." -Muhammed Ali
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Wednesday, December 7th
4th period
Students watched the video The order of the Elements and answered the following questions.
No quote of the day.
3rd and 6th periods
Today, students signed up for their element and worked on the poster for the Element Exploration poster project.
No quote of the day.
Students watched the video The order of the Elements and answered the following questions.
No quote of the day.
3rd and 6th periods
Today, students signed up for their element and worked on the poster for the Element Exploration poster project.
No quote of the day.
Tuesday, December 6th
Today, students signed up for their element and worked on the poster for the Element Exploration poster project.
Quote of the day: "It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you down. It's the pebble in your shoe." -Muhammed Ali
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Quote of the day: "It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you down. It's the pebble in your shoe." -Muhammed Ali
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Monday, December 5th
Today students got graded quizzes back and we went over the answers. Quizzes can be retaken Thursday, Monday, or Tuesday before or after school or by appointment.
Next, we finished lesson A#7. I checked off that it was finished, discussed some periodic table vocabulary, and did a check in question.
Lastly students were given an assignment to do an Element poster assignment. The rubric for the assignment can be found here.
Quote of the day: "I destroy my enemy when I make him my friend." -Abraham Lincoln
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Next, we finished lesson A#7. I checked off that it was finished, discussed some periodic table vocabulary, and did a check in question.
Lastly students were given an assignment to do an Element poster assignment. The rubric for the assignment can be found here.
Quote of the day: "I destroy my enemy when I make him my friend." -Abraham Lincoln
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Friday, December 2, 2016
Friday, December 2nd
Today, we went over the review and had a quiz. To start class, I initialed completed reviews. Then we went over answers to the review. Students took the quiz and turned in the review. I will check off A#7 with the colored periodic table on Monday.
Quote of the day: "People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Never throw out anyone." -Audrey Hepburn
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Quote of the day: "People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Never throw out anyone." -Audrey Hepburn
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Thursday, December 1st
Today in class, we did a check in for A#6. Then students worked on A#7 analysis, practice, and writing to learn. I also gave a handout for color coding the periodic table.
Reminder: There is a quiz on Friday. Be sure to do the review for the quiz. The key for the review can be found here.
Quote of the day: "Creativity is intelligence having fun." Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Reminder: There is a quiz on Friday. Be sure to do the review for the quiz. The key for the review can be found here.
Quote of the day: "Creativity is intelligence having fun." Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Wednesday, November 30th
3rd and 6th periods
Today in class, students had time to finish the analysis, making sense, and practice for A#6. It was due at the end of the period. Students who finished had the option of starting lesson A#7 or the practice/review for the quiz on Friday.
Today in class, students had time to finish the analysis, making sense, and practice for A#6. It was due at the end of the period. Students who finished had the option of starting lesson A#7 or the practice/review for the quiz on Friday.
Reminder: There is a quiz on Friday.
Quote of the day: "Life's what you make it so let's make it rock!" -Hannah Montana
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
4th period
Today in class, we did a check in for A#6. Then students worked on A#7 analysis, practice, and writing to learn. I also gave a handout for color coding the periodic table.
Reminder: There is a quiz on Friday. Be sure to do the review for the quiz.
Quote of the day: "Creativity is intelligence having fun." Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
4th period
Today in class, we did a check in for A#6. Then students worked on A#7 analysis, practice, and writing to learn. I also gave a handout for color coding the periodic table.
Reminder: There is a quiz on Friday. Be sure to do the review for the quiz.
Quote of the day: "Creativity is intelligence having fun." Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Tuesday, November 29th
Today in class, students had time to finish the analysis, making sense, and practice for A#6. It was due at the end of the period. Students who finished had the option of starting lesson A#7 or the practice/review for the quiz on Friday.
Reminder: There is a quiz on Friday.
Quote of the day: "Life's what you make it so let's make it rock!" -Hannah Montana
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Monday, November 28th
Welcome back from the long weekend! Just three weeks left before our 2 week holiday break.
Today, we finished up A#5 with a discussion of the making sense questions and the check-in. Then we started A#6. You will do the analysis (1-13), making sense and practice questions. I gave out a Periodic table to help with the lesson. There will be more time during the next class period.
Lastly, there will be a quiz on Friday over A#2 - A#7. I will give out practice for the quiz later in the week.
Quote of the day: "It might take a year, it might take a day, but what's meant to be will always find a way." -Unknown
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Today, we finished up A#5 with a discussion of the making sense questions and the check-in. Then we started A#6. You will do the analysis (1-13), making sense and practice questions. I gave out a Periodic table to help with the lesson. There will be more time during the next class period.
Lastly, there will be a quiz on Friday over A#2 - A#7. I will give out practice for the quiz later in the week.
Quote of the day: "It might take a year, it might take a day, but what's meant to be will always find a way." -Unknown
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Wednesday, November 23rd
3th and 6th periods
Today, students created a periodic table using cards and completed A#5. They did all parts of the lesson including analysis, making sense, writing to learn and practice. For most student I checked it off at the end of class, but I will initial it first thing on Monday for those who needed more time.
Quote of the day: "Why be an ordinary rose, when you can be a bright lily." -Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Today, students created a periodic table using cards and completed A#5. They did all parts of the lesson including analysis, making sense, writing to learn and practice. For most student I checked it off at the end of class, but I will initial it first thing on Monday for those who needed more time.
Quote of the day: "Why be an ordinary rose, when you can be a bright lily." -Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Tuesday, November 22nd
4th and 5th periods
Today, students created a periodic table using cards and completed A#5. They did all parts of the lesson including analysis, making sense, writing to learn and practice. For most student I checked it off at the end of class, but I will initial it first thing on Monday for those who needed more time.
Quote of the day: "Why be an ordinary rose, when you can be a bright lily." -Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Today, students created a periodic table using cards and completed A#5. They did all parts of the lesson including analysis, making sense, writing to learn and practice. For most student I checked it off at the end of class, but I will initial it first thing on Monday for those who needed more time.
Quote of the day: "Why be an ordinary rose, when you can be a bright lily." -Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it? or Make a connection to the world.
Monday, November 21, 2016
Monday, November 21st
Today in class we finished A#4 with checking over the worksheet answers and doing the check-in question. Then we began A#5, which we will continue during the next class period. Students got a little start on the activity but did not finish.
Quote of the day: ""Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -Dr. Seuss
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day: ""Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -Dr. Seuss
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Friday, November 18, 2016
Friday, November 18th
Today, we looked at a visual of the Copper Cycle. Students copied it into their notebooks. Then students had time to finish the making sense, practice, and writing to learn for A#4. I checked it off at the end of the period.
Quote of the day: "I can never be safe. I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am." -Beyonce
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day: "I can never be safe. I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am." -Beyonce
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Thursday,November 17th
3rd, 5th, and 6th periods
Today, I did a demo of some parts of the lab. Then we started A#4, with a handout. Then I gave students time to finish, A#3 (which I checked off) and work on the A#4 handout.
Quote of the day: "People hate when you show them how it feels to be treated the way they treat you." -Unknown
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today, I did a demo of some parts of the lab. Then we started A#4, with a handout. Then I gave students time to finish, A#3 (which I checked off) and work on the A#4 handout.
Quote of the day: "People hate when you show them how it feels to be treated the way they treat you." -Unknown
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Wednesday, November 16th
3rd and 6th periods
We reviewed A#2, looking at the data table and some of the questions. Students answered the A#2 check in question. Then we finished the lab for A#3. Students were assigned the processing, practice, and writing to learn. I will check off A#3 during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." -Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
4th period
Today, I did a demo of some parts of the lab. Then we started A#4, with a handout. Then I gave students time to finish, A#3 (which I checked off) and work on the handout for A#4.
Quote of the day: "People hate when you show them how it feels to be treated the way they treat you." -Unknown
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
We reviewed A#2, looking at the data table and some of the questions. Students answered the A#2 check in question. Then we finished the lab for A#3. Students were assigned the processing, practice, and writing to learn. I will check off A#3 during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." -Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
4th period
Today, I did a demo of some parts of the lab. Then we started A#4, with a handout. Then I gave students time to finish, A#3 (which I checked off) and work on the handout for A#4.
Quote of the day: "People hate when you show them how it feels to be treated the way they treat you." -Unknown
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Tuesday, November 15th
4th and 5th periods
We reviewed A#2, looking at the data table and some of the questions. Students answered the A#2 check in question. Then we finished the lab for A#3. Students were assigned the processing, practice, and writing to learn. I will check off A#3 during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." -Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
We reviewed A#2, looking at the data table and some of the questions. Students answered the A#2 check in question. Then we finished the lab for A#3. Students were assigned the processing, practice, and writing to learn. I will check off A#3 during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." -Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Monday, November 14th
There was a sub today. All classes watched the NOVA video, Making Stuff Colder. Students need to answer the following questions while watching the video.
No Quote of the Day.
No Quote of the Day.
Thursday, November 10th
3rd, 5th, and 6th periods
Today, I checked off lesson A#2 and A#3 procedure pictures. Then students completed the first section of the lab (steps 1-9). We will finish the lab on Monday.
I collected journals today.
Quote of the day: "If everything was perfect, you would never grow and you would never learn." -Beyonce
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today, I checked off lesson A#2 and A#3 procedure pictures. Then students completed the first section of the lab (steps 1-9). We will finish the lab on Monday.
I collected journals today.
Quote of the day: "If everything was perfect, you would never grow and you would never learn." -Beyonce
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Wednesday, November 9th
Journals are due tomorrow, November 10th
3rd and 6th periods
Today, we continued with A#2. Students filled in the data table, and then worked on the analysis, making sense, stretching, and practice (2-6). Lesson A#2 will be due at the start of the next class period. Also, students need to draw procedure pictures for A#3. Those are also due at the start of the next class period.
3rd and 6th periods
Today, we continued with A#2. Students filled in the data table, and then worked on the analysis, making sense, stretching, and practice (2-6). Lesson A#2 will be due at the start of the next class period. Also, students need to draw procedure pictures for A#3. Those are also due at the start of the next class period.
Quote of the day: "It is on of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
4th period
Today, I checked off lesson A#2 and A#3 procedure pictures. Then students completed the first section of the lab (steps 1-9). We will finish the lab on Monday.
Quote of the day: "If everything was perfect, you would never grow and you would never learn." -Beyonce
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
4th period
Today, I checked off lesson A#2 and A#3 procedure pictures. Then students completed the first section of the lab (steps 1-9). We will finish the lab on Monday.
Quote of the day: "If everything was perfect, you would never grow and you would never learn." -Beyonce
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Tuesday, November 8th
Today, we continued with A#2. Students filled in the data table, and then worked on the analysis, making sense, stretching, and practice (2-6). Lesson A#2 will be due at the start of the next class period. Also, students need to draw procedure pictures for A#3. Those are also due at the start of the next class period.
Quote of the day: "It is on of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Monday, November 7th
Today, we finished A#1 (checked off). Then we started on A#2 with an in class activity. There will be time in the next class period to work on the rest of A#2.
I also handed out Journal rubrics. The journals are due Thursday, November 10th.
Quote of the day: "Do what others won't, to live like others want..." -Tai Lopez
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
I also handed out Journal rubrics. The journals are due Thursday, November 10th.
Quote of the day: "Do what others won't, to live like others want..." -Tai Lopez
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Thursday, November 3rd
Students watched a video called Discovering the Elements. They also answered questions to go with the video.
Quote of the day: "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere."
-Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day: "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere."
-Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Wednesday, November 2nd
4th period
I checked of Alchemy #1. Then students watched a video called Discovering the Elements. They also answered questions to go with the video. We will finish the video on Monday and you will turn in the questions.
Quote of the day: "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere."
-Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
3rd and 6th periods
Today, we did the lab for A#1. I initialed pictures of the procedure, then students did the lab. When they finished, they worked on Analysis, Making Sense and Writing to learn. A#1 is due at the start of the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Not everyone is meant to be in your future. Some people are just passing through to teach you lessons in life." -Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
I checked of Alchemy #1. Then students watched a video called Discovering the Elements. They also answered questions to go with the video. We will finish the video on Monday and you will turn in the questions.
Quote of the day: "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere."
-Albert Einstein
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
3rd and 6th periods
Today, we did the lab for A#1. I initialed pictures of the procedure, then students did the lab. When they finished, they worked on Analysis, Making Sense and Writing to learn. A#1 is due at the start of the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Not everyone is meant to be in your future. Some people are just passing through to teach you lessons in life." -Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Tuesday, November 1st
Today, we did the lab for A#1. I initialed pictures of the procedure, then students did the lab. When they finished, they worked on Analysis, Making Sense and Writing to learn. A#1 is due at the start of the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Not everyone is meant to be in your future. Some people are just passing through to teach you lessons in life." -Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day: "Not everyone is meant to be in your future. Some people are just passing through to teach you lessons in life." -Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Monday, October 31, 2016
Monday, October 31st
Today, I handed tests back and went over the key. I also explained how to do test corrections to earn back 75% of missed points. If you are not happy with your score, corrections need to be done by next Monday (November 7th). We also started the Alchemy unit with a unit ChemCatalyst. For the next class period, please draw pictures for Alchemy #1 Procedure, Parts 1 and 2.
Quote of the day: "A warm smile is the universal language of kindness." -William Arthur Ward
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day: "A warm smile is the universal language of kindness." -William Arthur Ward
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Friday, October 28th
Today students took the Models of Matter test. I will grade it and return it on Monday.
Quote of the day: "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough."
-Og Mandino
-What does this mean?
-How do you relate to it?
Quote of the day: "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough."
-Og Mandino
-What does this mean?
-How do you relate to it?
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Thursday, October 27th
Today we finished MM#10 with notes and a check in. Then students had time to work on the review. Answers to the review can be found here.
The test is tomorrow.
Quote of the day (3rd and 6th): ""Don't trust everything you see, even salt looks like sugar." -Lil Wayne
- What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day (5th): "Do not correct a fool or he will hate you; correct a wise man and he will appreciate you." - Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
The test is tomorrow.
Quote of the day (3rd and 6th): ""Don't trust everything you see, even salt looks like sugar." -Lil Wayne
- What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day (5th): "Do not correct a fool or he will hate you; correct a wise man and he will appreciate you." - Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Wednesday, October 26th
3rd and 6th periods
In class, we finished MM#9 by doing some notes and the check in. We then started MM#10. Instead of the lab, I showed a computer simulation that can be viewed to answer questions 4 - 7. You don't need to do Analysis 1-3. To finish, do questions 8-13 and the practice questions. The making sense question is extra credit.
Also, the review for the test Friday was available.
4th period
Today we finished MM#10 with notes and a check in. Then students had time to work on the review. We went over the answers, which can be found here.
Quote of the day: "Do not correct a fool or he will hate you; correct a wise man and he will appreciate you." - Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
In class, we finished MM#9 by doing some notes and the check in. We then started MM#10. Instead of the lab, I showed a computer simulation that can be viewed to answer questions 4 - 7. You don't need to do Analysis 1-3. To finish, do questions 8-13 and the practice questions. The making sense question is extra credit.
Also, the review for the test Friday was available.
4th period
Today we finished MM#10 with notes and a check in. Then students had time to work on the review. We went over the answers, which can be found here.
Quote of the day: "Do not correct a fool or he will hate you; correct a wise man and he will appreciate you." - Anonymous
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Tuesday, October 25th
4th and 5th periods
In class, we finished MM#9 by doing some notes and the check in. We then started MM#10. Instead of the lab, I showed a computer simulation that can be viewed to answer questions 4 - 7. You don't need to do Analysis 1-3. To finish, do questions 8-13 and the practice questions. The making sense question is extra credit.
Also, the review for the test Friday was available.
Quote of the day: "Don't trust everything you see, even salt looks like sugar." -Lil Wayne
- What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
In class, we finished MM#9 by doing some notes and the check in. We then started MM#10. Instead of the lab, I showed a computer simulation that can be viewed to answer questions 4 - 7. You don't need to do Analysis 1-3. To finish, do questions 8-13 and the practice questions. The making sense question is extra credit.
Also, the review for the test Friday was available.
Quote of the day: "Don't trust everything you see, even salt looks like sugar." -Lil Wayne
- What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Monday, October 24, 2016
Monday, October 24th
Students who did the lab Friday had time to do analysis, making sense, and practice for MM#9. Students who were absent made up the lab. MM#9 and pictures of the procedure for MM#10 are due at the beginning of the next period.
Also, there will be a test on Friday. I will hand out a review during the next class.
Quote of the day: "Each player must accept the cards life deals to him or her. But once they are in the hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game." -Voltaire
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Also, there will be a test on Friday. I will hand out a review during the next class.
Quote of the day: "Each player must accept the cards life deals to him or her. But once they are in the hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game." -Voltaire
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Friday, October 21, 2016
Friday, October 21st
Today students started MM#9, which is a temperature lab. They did the procedure. There will be time to work on the questions on Monday, and it will be due at the end of that class.
Quote of the day: "Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions." Sam Neill as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day: "Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions." Sam Neill as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Thursday, October 20th
Students had time to finish MM#8. I initialed those that were complete and we did the check in.
Quote of the day: "To rend one's enemies is to see them not as equals, but objects - hollow of spirit and meaning. - Sorrow
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day: "To rend one's enemies is to see them not as equals, but objects - hollow of spirit and meaning. - Sorrow
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Wednesday, October 19th
3rd and 6th period
Today in class, students worked on MM#8. They worked to complete all the parts of the lesson, including data, analysis parts 1 and 2, making sense, and practice. I will be checking it off in class on Thursday.
Quote of the day: "If we wish to be free,...we must fight." -Patrick Henry
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today in class, students worked on MM#8. They worked to complete all the parts of the lesson, including data, analysis parts 1 and 2, making sense, and practice. I will be checking it off in class on Thursday.
Quote of the day: "If we wish to be free,...we must fight." -Patrick Henry
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Tuesday, October 18th
4th and 5th period
Today in class, students worked on MM#8. They worked to complete all the parts of the lesson, including data, analysis parts 1 and 2, making sense, and practice. I will be checking it off in class on Thursday.
Quote of the day: "If we wish to be free,...we must fight." -Patrick Henry
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today in class, students worked on MM#8. They worked to complete all the parts of the lesson, including data, analysis parts 1 and 2, making sense, and practice. I will be checking it off in class on Thursday.
Quote of the day: "If we wish to be free,...we must fight." -Patrick Henry
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Monday, October 17, 2016
Monday, October 17th
Today in class we started MM#8. Students completed the procedure portion and will work on Data, Analyses 1 and 2, Making Sense, and Practice during the next class period. I will also be initialing the SPM summaries and quiz questions during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "No." - Rosa Parks
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day: "No." - Rosa Parks
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Thursday, October 13th
3rd, 5th, and 6th periods
Today students had time to finish MM#7. They answered the stretching questions and a making sense question that was added. Here is the link to that question.
Also, students were asked to read pages 32-34 (The Small Particle Model) in the Models of Matter booklet and summarize it and write 2 quiz questions.
I also collected journals to grade over the weekend.
Quote of the day: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -Eleanor Roosevelt
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today students had time to finish MM#7. They answered the stretching questions and a making sense question that was added. Here is the link to that question.
Also, students were asked to read pages 32-34 (The Small Particle Model) in the Models of Matter booklet and summarize it and write 2 quiz questions.
I also collected journals to grade over the weekend.
Quote of the day: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -Eleanor Roosevelt
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Wednesday, October 12th
3th and 6th periods
Today in class we did the lab for MM#7. I started class by initialing the pictures that students drew of the procedure. We will finish the lab during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation." - Herman Melville
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
4th period
Today students had time to finish MM#7. They answered the stretching questions and a making sense question that was added. Here is the link to that question.
Also, students were asked to read pages 32-34 (The Small Particle Model) in the Models of Matter booklet and summarize it and write 2 quiz questions.
Quote of the day: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -Eleanor Roosevelt
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today in class we did the lab for MM#7. I started class by initialing the pictures that students drew of the procedure. We will finish the lab during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation." - Herman Melville
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
4th period
Today students had time to finish MM#7. They answered the stretching questions and a making sense question that was added. Here is the link to that question.
Also, students were asked to read pages 32-34 (The Small Particle Model) in the Models of Matter booklet and summarize it and write 2 quiz questions.
Quote of the day: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -Eleanor Roosevelt
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Tuesday, October 11th
4th and 5th periods
Today in class we did the lab for MM#7. I started class by initialing the pictures that students drew of the procedure. We will finish the lab during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation." - Herman Melville
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today in class we did the lab for MM#7. I started class by initialing the pictures that students drew of the procedure. We will finish the lab during the next class period.
Quote of the day: "It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation." - Herman Melville
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Monday, October 10, 2016
Monday, October 10th
Today, we finished MM#6 by looking at the making sense, some notes, and answering a Check-in question. Students were asked to read the background for MM#7 and write 1 key point. Also, students needed to draw pictures of the procedure for MM#7. Both of these things are due at the start of the next class period.
I also handed out a Journal Rubric. I will collect journals on Thursday, October 13th.
Quote of the Day: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."
-Robert Frost
-What does this mean?
How can you relate to it?
I also handed out a Journal Rubric. I will collect journals on Thursday, October 13th.
Quote of the Day: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."
-Robert Frost
-What does this mean?
How can you relate to it?
Friday, October 7, 2016
Friday, October 7th
3rd, 4th, and 6th periods
Today, students finished giving their career presentations in class.
Quote of the day: "In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself." - Laurence Sterne
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
5th period
Students watched a NOVA video called Creatures of Light. There are questions to answer while watching the video. Please watch this, answer the questions, and turn it in for points.
No quote of the day.
Today, students finished giving their career presentations in class.
Quote of the day: "In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself." - Laurence Sterne
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
5th period
Students watched a NOVA video called Creatures of Light. There are questions to answer while watching the video. Please watch this, answer the questions, and turn it in for points.
No quote of the day.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Thursday, October 6th
3rd and 6th periods
Today in class I returned the density quizzes from last week. If you want to do a retake, it can be Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Also, students started presenting the careers they researched. We will finish up with presentations on Wednesday/Thursday. If you haven't email your project to me, please do so before tomorrow.
Quote of the day: "Do what is right, not what is easy."
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
5th period
Today, students finished giving their career presentations in class.
Quote of the day: "In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself." - Laurence Sterne
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today in class I returned the density quizzes from last week. If you want to do a retake, it can be Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Also, students started presenting the careers they researched. We will finish up with presentations on Wednesday/Thursday. If you haven't email your project to me, please do so before tomorrow.
Quote of the day: "Do what is right, not what is easy."
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
5th period
Today, students finished giving their career presentations in class.
Quote of the day: "In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself." - Laurence Sterne
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Wednesday, October 5th
I was out sick today so there was a sub. All classes watched a NOVA video called Creatures of Light. There are questions to answer while watching the video. Please watch this, answer the questions, and turn it in for points.
No quote of the day.
No quote of the day.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Tuesday, October 4th
4th and 5th periods
Today in class I returned the density quizzes from last week. If you want to do a retake, it can be Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Also, students started presenting the careers they researched. We will finish up with presentations on Wednesday/Thursday. If you haven't email your project to me, please do so before the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Do what is right, not what is easy."
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today in class I returned the density quizzes from last week. If you want to do a retake, it can be Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Also, students started presenting the careers they researched. We will finish up with presentations on Wednesday/Thursday. If you haven't email your project to me, please do so before the next class period.
Quote of the day: "Do what is right, not what is easy."
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Monday, October 3rd
In class today, students worked on the Career involving science project. They continued to do research and create their slides for presenting the information. I need to receive the projects by email by Tuesday. The email address is heidi.carpenter@bellinghamschools.org.
There was no quote of the day.
There was no quote of the day.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Friday, September 30th
In class today, students started working on a Career involving Science Project. They will do more work on Monday. Presentations will start on Tuesday/Wednesday. I also checked off MM#6.
Quote of the day: "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Gandhi
-What does this mean?
- How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day: "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Gandhi
-What does this mean?
- How can you relate to it?
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Thursday, September 29th
3rd, 5th, and 6th periods
Today, we went over the density problems and then students took the Density quiz. The rest of the period was spent working on MM#6, Analysis part 2 questions 1, 2, 3, and 5, Making Sense, Stretching, and Practice 1-3. The Calculation and Practice 4 and 5 are extra credit. MM#6 will be due at the end of the period on Friday.
Quote of the day: "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." -Arthur Ashe
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today, we went over the density problems and then students took the Density quiz. The rest of the period was spent working on MM#6, Analysis part 2 questions 1, 2, 3, and 5, Making Sense, Stretching, and Practice 1-3. The Calculation and Practice 4 and 5 are extra credit. MM#6 will be due at the end of the period on Friday.
Quote of the day: "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." -Arthur Ashe
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Wednesday, September 28th
4th period
Today, we went over the density problems and then students took the Density quiz. The rest of the period was spent working on MM#6, Analysis part 2 questions 1, 2, 3, and 5, Making Sense, Stretching, and Practice 1-3. The Calculation and Practice 4 and 5 are extra credit. MM#6 will be due at the end of the period on Friday.
Quote of the day: "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." -Arthur Ashe
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
3rd and 6th periods
Today, we started MM#6. I checked of the pictures for the set-up. Then students did the lab. They worked on Analysis part 1 question 2, 4, 5, and 8. We also collected class data.
Quote of the day: "The past is the future for those who stay the same." -Angela Watson
-What does it mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today, we went over the density problems and then students took the Density quiz. The rest of the period was spent working on MM#6, Analysis part 2 questions 1, 2, 3, and 5, Making Sense, Stretching, and Practice 1-3. The Calculation and Practice 4 and 5 are extra credit. MM#6 will be due at the end of the period on Friday.
Quote of the day: "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." -Arthur Ashe
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
3rd and 6th periods
Today, we started MM#6. I checked of the pictures for the set-up. Then students did the lab. They worked on Analysis part 1 question 2, 4, 5, and 8. We also collected class data.
Quote of the day: "The past is the future for those who stay the same." -Angela Watson
-What does it mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Tuesday, September 27th
4th and 5th periods
Today, we started MM#6. I checked of the pictures for the set-up. Then students did the lab. They worked on Analysis part 1 question 2, 4, 5, and 8. We also collected class data.
Quote of the day: "The past is the future for those who stay the same." -Angela Watson
-What does it mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today, we started MM#6. I checked of the pictures for the set-up. Then students did the lab. They worked on Analysis part 1 question 2, 4, 5, and 8. We also collected class data.
Quote of the day: "The past is the future for those who stay the same." -Angela Watson
-What does it mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Monday, September 26, 2016
Monday, September 26th
Today, we finished MM#5. I checked off the Stretching and Practice, and we did a check in question.
I assigned the Set up for MM#6. Students were told to draw pictures for each of the 5 steps before the next class period, when we will be starting the lab.
Also, I gave some practice density problems that are due Wednesday for 4th period, and Thursday for 3rd, 5th, and 6th. There will be a quiz about density on Wednesday/Thursday.
Quote of the day: "I like criticism. It makes you strong." - LeBron James
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
I assigned the Set up for MM#6. Students were told to draw pictures for each of the 5 steps before the next class period, when we will be starting the lab.
Also, I gave some practice density problems that are due Wednesday for 4th period, and Thursday for 3rd, 5th, and 6th. There will be a quiz about density on Wednesday/Thursday.
Quote of the day: "I like criticism. It makes you strong." - LeBron James
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Friday, September 23, 2016
Friday, September 23rd
Today in class I checked off MM#5 Analysis #1-9. We discussed Analysis #9 and the Making Sense question as a class. I assigned the rest of MM#5, Stretching and Practice #1-4. It is due at the start of class on Monday.
Quote of the day: "Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else." -Margaret Mead
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Quote of the day: "Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else." -Margaret Mead
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Thursday, September 22nd
3rd, 5th and 6th periods
Today we finished the Observation game. We also did a check-in for MM#4 and started MM#5. We did the ChemCatalyst and I assigned Analysis #1-9. I will give 10-15 minutes of work time on Friday before I check off Analysis 1-9.
Quote of the day (4th period): "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." -Maya Angelou
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today we finished the Observation game. We also did a check-in for MM#4 and started MM#5. We did the ChemCatalyst and I assigned Analysis #1-9. I will give 10-15 minutes of work time on Friday before I check off Analysis 1-9.
Quote of the day (4th period): "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." -Maya Angelou
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Wednesday, September 21st
3rd and 6th periods
Today, I checked off the Analysis and Practice for MM#4, and we discussed the class's data. We also played half of an Observation game. We will do the check-in for MM#4, and finish the Observation game tomorrow.
Quote of the day (3rd and 6th): "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Suess
- What does it mean?
- How can you relate to it?
4th period
Today we finished the Observation game. We also did a check-in for MM#4 and started MM#5. We did the ChemCatalyst and I assigned Analysis #1-9. I will give 10-15 minutes of work time on Friday before I check off Analysis 1-9.
Quote of the day (4th period): "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." -Maya Angelou
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today, I checked off the Analysis and Practice for MM#4, and we discussed the class's data. We also played half of an Observation game. We will do the check-in for MM#4, and finish the Observation game tomorrow.
Quote of the day (3rd and 6th): "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Suess
- What does it mean?
- How can you relate to it?
4th period
Today we finished the Observation game. We also did a check-in for MM#4 and started MM#5. We did the ChemCatalyst and I assigned Analysis #1-9. I will give 10-15 minutes of work time on Friday before I check off Analysis 1-9.
Quote of the day (4th period): "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." -Maya Angelou
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Tuesday, September 20th
4th and 5th periods
Today, I checked off the Analysis and Practice for MM#4, and we discussed the class's data. We also played half of an Observation game. We will do the check-in for MM#4, and finish the Observation game tomorrow.
Quote of the day: "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Suess
- What does it mean?
- How can you relate to it?
Today, I checked off the Analysis and Practice for MM#4, and we discussed the class's data. We also played half of an Observation game. We will do the check-in for MM#4, and finish the Observation game tomorrow.
Quote of the day: "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Suess
- What does it mean?
- How can you relate to it?
Monday, September 19, 2016
Monday, September 19th
Today in class, I returned graded journals. If you feel like I missed something and didn't give you points, please show it to me and I will regrade it.
We continued work on MM#4. I defined some vocabulary words, we collected class data, and I gave students time to work on the Analysis and Practice questions. They will be due at the start of class on Tuesday/Wednesday (next class period).
Quote of the day: "When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on." -LL Cool J
-What does this mean?
How can you relate to it?
We continued work on MM#4. I defined some vocabulary words, we collected class data, and I gave students time to work on the Analysis and Practice questions. They will be due at the start of class on Tuesday/Wednesday (next class period).
Quote of the day: "When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on." -LL Cool J
-What does this mean?
How can you relate to it?
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Thursday, September 15th
3rd, 5th, and 6th periods
I checked off MM#3 on the signature sheet for those who were done. We also did a Check in for MM#3.
I checked off MM#3 on the signature sheet for those who were done. We also did a Check in for MM#3.
We started MM#4 All That Glitters. Students did the Activity in class and will work on the Analysis and Practice on Monday.
I collected journals to grade over the weekend.
I collected journals to grade over the weekend.
Quote of the Day: "The best way to predict the future is to create it." -Peter Drucker
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Wednesday, September 14th
3rd and 6th periods
Today in class, I handed out journal rubrics. I will be collecting journals on Thursday to grade.
We continued working on MM#3, and I gave work time in class. You need to complete the making sense, stretching, practice, and application. It is due at the start of the next class period. If you didn't finish in class, it is homework.
Today in class, I handed out journal rubrics. I will be collecting journals on Thursday to grade.
We continued working on MM#3, and I gave work time in class. You need to complete the making sense, stretching, practice, and application. It is due at the start of the next class period. If you didn't finish in class, it is homework.
4th period
I checked off MM#3 on the signature sheet for those who were done. We also did a Check in for MM#3.
We started MM#4 All That Glitters. Students did the Activity in class and will work on the Analysis and Practice on Monday.
Quote of the Day: 3rd and 4th period "The best way to predict the future is to create it." -Peter Drucker
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
6th period - See the Tuesday September 13 quote
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Tuesday, September 13th
4th and 5th periods
Today in class, I handed out journal rubrics. I will be collecting journals on Thursday to grade.
We continued working on MM#3, and I gave work time in class. You need to complete the making sense, stretching, practice, and application. It is due at the start of the next class period. If you didn't finish in class, it is homework.
Quote of the day: "Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure." - George Edward Woodberry
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Today in class, I handed out journal rubrics. I will be collecting journals on Thursday to grade.
We continued working on MM#3, and I gave work time in class. You need to complete the making sense, stretching, practice, and application. It is due at the start of the next class period. If you didn't finish in class, it is homework.
Quote of the day: "Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure." - George Edward Woodberry
-What does this mean?
-How can you relate to it?
Monday, September 12, 2016
Monday, September 12th
In class today, we went over the safety quiz. Retakes will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before or after school or during THOR.
Also, we continued to discuss MM#3, Whatsa matter? We worked on the Activity in class. Next class period, you will be expected to do Making Sense, Stretching, Practice, and Application. I will give you some time to work on it in class.
Lastly, if you haven't yet turned in your signed Safety contract, get it to me by the next class period. You will not be able to do the lab for MM#4 without it.
The quote for the day: "One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say." - Bryant H McGill
-What does it mean to you?
-How can you relate to it?
Also, we continued to discuss MM#3, Whatsa matter? We worked on the Activity in class. Next class period, you will be expected to do Making Sense, Stretching, Practice, and Application. I will give you some time to work on it in class.
Lastly, if you haven't yet turned in your signed Safety contract, get it to me by the next class period. You will not be able to do the lab for MM#4 without it.
The quote for the day: "One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say." - Bryant H McGill
-What does it mean to you?
-How can you relate to it?
Friday, September 9, 2016
Friday September 9th
I am home sick today and there is a sub. She'll be showing a video that has questions to go with it. The link to the video is http://www.pbs.org/video/1701025927/. The link to the questions is https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yvH5ZlbG6cGC8Epr4ejidCMVufikJQSoRMmtceEc5Uw/edit?usp=sharing. I will collect these on Monday. Have a good weekend!
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