Honors Chemistry Daily Lesson Plan

November 13 - Thursday

What will we learn today? We will learn how electrons configuration and how the placement of electrons determine the chemical and physical properties

How will we know if we've learned it? I can write electron configuration and explain the placement of electrons around a nucleus

Lab: Surrounded by Science

• Lab: Surrounded by Science

  • • Tuesday: Pre-Lab for Part 1 and Part 1: Stations

    • Wednesday: Pre-Lab 

    • Thursday: Part 1: Stations

    • Friday: Part 2 Designing you Experiment

    • Monday: Part 3 - Pioneer Park, 

    • Tuesday: Part 4 - Data Analysis

    • Wednesday: Part 5 - Presentations

Coming up...

Friday: Test Remediation (release test); Lab Day 3 - Radon Checkout upcoming date

November 12 - Wednesday

What will we learn today? We will learn how electrons configuration and how the placement of electrons determine the chemical and physical properties

How will we know if we've learned it? I can write electron configuration and explain the placement of electrons around a nucleus

The Periodic Table of Elements - Hunting the Elements Video

• • • • Watch video: Hunting the Elements 

      • Complete the Hunting the Elements video questions while watching the video

Lab: Surrounded by Science

• Lab: Surrounded by Science

  • • Tuesday: Pre-Lab for Part 1 and Part 1: Stations

    • Wednesday: Pre-Lab for Part 1 and Part 1: Stations, Part 2

    • Thursday: Part 2

    • Friday: Part 3 - Pioneer Park

    • Monday: Part 4

    • Tuesday: Part 5 - Presentations

Coming up...

Wednesday: Post-Test Review (N15) and Unit 1 Lab Test "Surrounded by Science" Pre-Lab (N18)

Thursday: Lab Day 2

Friday: Lab Day 3

November 11 - Tuesday

What will we learn today? We will learn how electrons configuration and how the placement of electrons determine the chemical and physical properties

How will we know if we've learned it? I can write electron configuration and explain the placement of electrons around a nucleus

The Periodic Table of Elements - Hunting the Elements Video

• • • • Watch video: Hunting the Elements 

      • Complete the Hunting the Elements video questions while watching the video

Lab: Surrounded by Science

• Lab: Surrounded by Science

  • • Tuesday: Pre-Lab for Part 1 and Part 1: Stations

    • Wednesday: Pre-Lab for Part 1 and Part 1: Stations, Part 2

    • Thursday: Part 2

    • Friday: Part 3 - Pioneer Park

    • Monday: Part 4

    • Tuesday: Part 5 - Presentations

Coming up...

Wednesday: Post-Test Review (N15) and Unit 1 Lab Test "Surrounded by Science" Pre-Lab (N18)

Thursday: Lab Day 2

Friday: Lab Day 3

November 10 - Monday

What will we learn today? We will learn how electrons configuration and how the placement of electrons determine the chemical and physical properties

How will we know if we've learned it? I can write electron configuration and explain the placement of electrons around a nucleus

Test: Unit 1 Atomic Theory, Nuclear Reactions, Electrons and Light

**If your class was unable to take the test Friday due to internet issues, we will take it today in class**

• Rules:

  • • 1 Person Per table

    • No talking until everyone has finished.

    • No electronic devices, including watches. Do not access any other resources on your chromebook

• Need:

  • • 1 piece of scratch paper with a heading - you will turn this in

    • Pencil, calculator, and chromebook

• When done:

  • • Submit Test online

    • Turn in my periodic table, your scratch paper

    • Work on other classwork or play a game to prepare for our next unit on Periodic Table and the Elements. For videos, grab a pair of headphones from the chromebook cart.

      • • Watch Experiments at Beals Science 

        • Learn Science at Beals Science School (the new home for all of Mr. Beals lecture videos which are being added every week!)

        • Watch Beals Science collab with VSauce: Could you Survive the Movies - Back to the Future

        • Watch Beals Science collabs with How Ridiculous

        • Periodic Table Maze Game 

        • Periodic Table Word Search

        • Periodic Table Symbol Matching Game

        • Assorted Periodic Table Games

The Periodic Table of Elements - Hunting the Elements Video

**This is for 2nd period only as the other classes watched this on Friday due to no internet**

• • • • Watch video: Hunting the Elements 

      • Complete the Hunting the Elements video questions while watching the video

Coming up...

Monday: Hunting the Elements (N13), Testing time for Absent people

Tuesday: Hunting the Elements (continued)

Wednesday: Test Remediation (N15) and Unit 1 Lab Test "Surrounded by Science" Pre-Lab (N18)

Thursday: Lab Day 2

Friday: Lab Day 3

November 7 - Friday

What will we learn today? We will learn how electrons configuration and how the placement of electrons determine the chemical and physical properties

How will we know if we've learned it? I can write electron configuration and explain the placement of electrons around a nucleus

Due Today: Assignment - Atomic Theory Unit Test Review

• • • Atomic Structure - Chapter 4 Assessment (starts on pg 122)

      • • • #41,42,51,53,64

          • Pg 125 #1-9

    • Nuclear Radiation - Chapter 25 Assessment (starts on pg 900)

      • • • #35,36,37,38,39,50,51,52,57c,59,61

    • Electrons in Atoms - Chapter 5 Assessment (starts on pg 152)

      • • • #35,36,38,39,41,45,46,47,51,52,56,63,66,72

          • Pg 157 #1-14

Test: Unit 1 Atomic Theory, Nuclear Reactions, Electrons and Light

• Rules:

  • • 1 Person Per table

    • No talking until everyone has finished.

    • No electronic devices, including watches. Do not access any other resources on your chromebook

• Need:

  • • 1 piece of scratch paper with a heading - you will turn this in

    • Pencil, calculator, and chromebook

• When done:

  • • Submit Test online

    • Turn in my periodic table, your scratch paper

    • Work on other classwork or play a game to prepare for our next unit on Periodic Table and the Elements. For videos, grab a pair of headphones from the chromebook cart.

      • • Watch Experiments at Beals Science 

        • Learn Science at Beals Science School (the new home for all of Mr. Beals lecture videos which are being added every week!)

        • Watch Beals Science collab with VSauce: Could you Survive the Movies - Back to the Future

        • Watch Beals Science collabs with How Ridiculous

        • Periodic Table Maze Game 

        • Periodic Table Word Search

        • Periodic Table Symbol Matching Game

        • Assorted Periodic Table Games

The Periodic Table of Elements - Hunting the Elements Video

(Afternoon classes watched the video because the internet went down. Test will be on Monday fo rthese classes)

• • • • Watch video: Hunting the Elements 

      • Complete the Hunting the Elements video questions while watching the video

Coming up...

Monday: Hunting the Elements (N13), Testing time for Absent people

Tuesday: Hunting the Elements (continued)

Wednesday: Test Remediation (N15) and Pre-Lab (N18)

November 6 - Thursday

What will we learn today? We will learn how electrons configuration and how the placement of electrons determine the chemical and physical properties

How will we know if we've learned it? I can write electron configuration and explain the placement of electrons around a nucleus

Assignment - Atomic Theory Unit Test Review

Due Friday November 7 (the day of the test)

The following assignment is to help you prepare for the upcoming Unit Test. You must be able to complete these types of problems on your own to be successful in this class and to earn a passing grade on the test. 

• Take your time and do the problems correctly. 

• Check your answers with the teacher's book. Do NOT take pictures of the teacher's book. 

• Show work when necessary. 

• Be sure to study for the test. 

All assignments below can go on one piece of paper

• • • Atomic Structure - Chapter 4 Assessment (starts on pg 122)

      • • • #41,42,51,53,64

          • Pg 125 #1-9

Recommended studying: 

• • • • • • • • Video lecture: Structure of the Atom

              • Your notes from Lecture on Atomic Structure; 

              • Pg 121 Study Guide

    • Nuclear Radiation - Chapter 25 Assessment (starts on pg 900)

      • • • #35,36,37,38,39,50,51,52,57c,59,61

Recommended studying: 

• • • • • • • • Video lecture: Nuclear Radiation 

              • Your notes from Lecture on Nuclear Reactions (go to slide #13); 

              • Pg 898 Study Guide

              • Pg 899 Math Tune-Up

    • Electrons in Atoms - Chapter 5 Assessment (starts on pg 152)

      • • • #35,36,38,39,41,45,46,47,51,52,56,63,66,72

          • Pg 157 #1-14

Recommended studying: 

• • • • • • • • Your notes from Lecture on Electrons, Light and Electron Configuration

              • Pg 150 Study Guide

              • Pg 151 Math Tune-Up

Review #1: Wayground - Electron Configuration Review

• • 1. • • Log into Google Classroom to work on the Wayground Review

         • The grade you have when the assignment closes is the grade you will get in the grade book.

Review #2: Wayground - Valence Electrons and Lewis Dot Structures

• • 1. • • Log into Google Classroom to work on the Wayground Review

         • The grade you have when the assignment closes is the grade you will get in the grade book.

Coming up...

Friday: Test - Atomic Theory

November 5 - Wednesday

What will we learn today? We will learn how electrons configuration and how the placement of electrons determine the chemical and physical properties

How will we know if we've learned it? I can write electron configuration and explain the placement of electrons around a nucleus

Due Today: Electron Configuration Practice Worksheet

• Worksheet: Electron Configuration Practice 

• Peer Grading

  • • Use red pencil

    • Write CB (corrected by) and your name (ex. "CB: Firstname Lastname). Click for the Key.

    • Put a check mark in each box where they have made an error or if they didn't do it, do not fix their answer. 

    • Count up the check marks and put how many they got incorrect at the top of their paper

    • Hand back to the owner. Owner, fix your errors with a green colored pencil

Assignment - Atomic Theory Unit Test Review

Due Friday November 7 (the day of the test)

The following assignment is to help you prepare for the upcoming Unit Test. You must be able to complete these types of problems on your own to be successful in this class and to earn a passing grade on the test. 

• Take your time and do the problems correctly. 

• Check your answers with the teacher's book. Do NOT take pictures of the teacher's book. 

• Show work when necessary. 

• Be sure to study for the test. 

All assignments below can go on one piece of paper

• • • Atomic Structure - Chapter 4 Assessment (starts on pg 122)

      • • • #41,42,51,53,64

          • Pg 125 #1-9

Recommended studying: 

• • • • • • • • Video lecture: Structure of the Atom

              • Your notes from Lecture on Atomic Structure; 

              • Pg 121 Study Guide

    • Nuclear Radiation - Chapter 25 Assessment (starts on pg 900)

      • • • #35,36,37,38,39,50,51,52,57c,59,61

Recommended studying: 

• • • • • • • • Video lecture: Nuclear Radiation 

              • Your notes from Lecture on Nuclear Reactions (go to slide #13); 

              • Pg 898 Study Guide

              • Pg 899 Math Tune-Up

    • Electrons in Atoms - Chapter 5 Assessment (starts on pg 152)

      • • • #35,36,38,39,41,45,46,47,51,52,56,63,66,72

          • Pg 157 #1-14

Recommended studying: 

• • • • • • • • Your notes from Lecture on Electrons, Light and Electron Configuration

              • Pg 150 Study Guide

              • Pg 151 Math Tune-Up

Coming up...

Wednesday: Wayground Test Prep (N7)

Thursday: Test Prep

Friday: Test - Atomic Theory

November 4 - Tuesday

What will we learn today? We will learn how electrons configuration and how the placement of electrons determine the chemical and physical properties

How will we know if we've learned it? I can write electron configuration and explain the placement of electrons around a nucleus

Lecture: Electrons Configuration

• • • • Electrons and Light Lecture Slides

        • • Absent today? Watch the lecture videos:

            • Electron Configuration 1: Introduction to Electron Configuration

            • Electron Configuration 2: Noble Gas Configuration

            • Lewis Dot Structures and Electron Dot Structures

Assignment: Electron Configuration Practice Worksheet

Due Tomorrow

• Worksheet: Electron Configuration Practice 

• Rewrite the chart on your own piece of paper

Assignment - Atomic Theory Unit Test Review

Due Friday November 7 (the day of the test)

The following assignment is to help you prepare for the upcoming Unit Test. You must be able to complete these types of problems on your own to be successful in this class and to earn a passing grade on the test. 

• Take your time and do the problems correctly. 

• Check your answers with the teacher's book. Do NOT take pictures of the teacher's book. 

• Show work when necessary. 

• Be sure to study for the test. 

All assignments below can go on one piece of paper

• • • Atomic Structure - Chapter 4 Assessment (starts on pg 122)

      • • • #41,42,51,53,64

          • Pg 125 #1-9

Recommended studying: 

• • • • • • • • Video lecture: Structure of the Atom

              • Your notes from Lecture on Atomic Structure; 

              • Pg 121 Study Guide

    • Nuclear Radiation - Chapter 22 Assessment (starts on pg 900)

      • • • #35,36,37,38,39,50,51,52,57c,59,61

Recommended studying: 

• • • • • • • • Video lecture: Nuclear Radiation 

              • Your notes from Lecture on Nuclear Reactions (go to slide #13); 

              • Pg 898 Study Guide

              • Pg 899 Math Tune-Up

    • Electrons in Atoms - Chapter 5 Assessment (starts on pg 152)

      • • • #35,36,38,39,41,45,46,47,51,52,56,63,66,72

          • Pg 157 #1-14

Recommended studying: 

• • • • • • • • Your notes from Lecture on Electrons, Light and Electron Configuration

              • Pg 150 Study Guide

              • Pg 151 Math Tune-Up

Coming up...

Wednesday: Wayground Test Prep (N7)

Thursday: Test Prep

Friday: Test - Atomic Theory

November 3 - Monday

What will we learn today? We will learn how electrons configuration and how the placement of electrons determine the chemical and physical properties

How will we know if we've learned it? I can write electron configuration and explain the placement of electrons around a nucleus

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Lecture: Electrons Configuration

• • • • Electrons and Light Lecture Slides

        • • Absent today? Watch the lecture videos:

            • Electron Configuration 1: Introduction to Electron Configuration

            • Electron Configuration 2: Noble Gas Configuration

            • Lewis Dot Structures and Electron Dot Structures

Assignment: Electron Configuration Practice Worksheet

Due (not tomorrow - we will work on this tomorrow)

• Worksheet: Electron Configuration Practice 

• Rewrite the chart on your own piece of paper

Coming up...

Tuesday: Lecture and Practice Problems for Electron Configuration (N6), Wayground Practice (N7), Test Prep

Wednesday: Test Prep

Thursday: Test (or test prep)

Friday: Test or Post exam review

October 31 - Friday

What will we learn today? We will learn how electrons produce light and various wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum

How will we know if we've learned it? I can describe how light is emitted from electrons.

The CheMystery of Halloween!

• • Happy Halloween!

    • When making slime, please clean up after yourselves!

Coming up...

Thursday: What does Electricity Feel Like?, Lecture (N5)

Friday: The Science of Halloween

Monday: Lecture and Practice Problems for Electron Configuration (N6)

October 30 - Thursday

What will we learn today? The how to analyze atoms and electron configuration using light.

How will we know if we've learned it? You can explain the differences in light based off differences in electron configuration.

Lecture: Electrons and Light

• • • • Electrons and Light Lecture Slides

        • • Absent today? Click on "Chemistry Book" in the Chemistry Resources section at the bottom of this page.

            • • Handout: Orbital Notation Blank Chart and Atomic Orbitals Reference Sheet (printed for you - keep with your notes)

              • Absent today? Watch the lecture videos:

                • Electron Configuration 1: Introduction to Electron Configuration

                • Electron Configuration 2: Noble Gas Configuration

                • Lewis Dot Structures and Electron Dot Structures

Post-Lab: Atomic Spectra Lab

• Lab: Atomic Spectrum Analyzation Lab

Coming up...

Thursday: What does Electricity Feel Like?, Lecture (N5)

Friday: The Science of Halloween

October 29 - Wednesday

What will we learn today? The how to analyze atoms and electron configuration using light.

How will we know if we've learned it? You can explain the differences in light based off differences in electron configuration.

Lab: Atomic Spectra Lab

• Lab: Atomic Spectrum Analyzation Lab

Coming up...

Thursday: What does Electricity Feel Like?, Lecture (N5)

Friday: The Science of Halloween

October 28 - Tuesday

What will we learn today? The how to analyze atoms and electron configuration using light.

How will we know if we've learned it? You can explain the differences in light based off differences in electron configuration.

Due Today: Assignment: Atoms, Electrons and Light Review

• • 1. • • Write the answers on a piece of paper that can be turned in.

           • • Ch5.1 p132 #1,2,4,5,7

             • Ch5.1 p133 #1

             • Ch5.3 pg141 #15,16

             • Ch5.3 pg148 #21,23,25,26

               • **Need help? See page 150 for a Study Guide and page 151 for Math Help.

               • Chapter 5 Book Pages pdf

Pre-Lab: Atomic Spectra Lab

Due Tomorrow

• Lab: Atomic Spectrum Analyzation Lab

Lecture: Electrons and Light

• • • • Electrons and Light Lecture Slides

        • • Wave Nature of Light

          • Absent today? Click on "Chemistry Book" in the Chemistry Resources section at the bottom of this page.

            • • Read Ch 5.1 Atomic Model Spectra p128-132. 

              • Read Ch 5.2 Electron Arrangement in Atoms p135-137.

              • Read Ch 5.3 Atomic Emission Spectra and the Quantum Mechanical Model p138-145.

Coming up...

Monday: Light Review Assignment (O30), 

Tuesday: Light Lecture continued Pre-Lab: Atomic Spectra Lab

Wednesday:Lab: Atomic Spectra

Thursday: Lecture (N5)

Friday: The Science of Halloween

October 27 - Monday

What will we learn today? The how to analyze atoms and electron configuration using light.

How will we know if we've learned it? You can explain the differences in light based off differences in electron configuration.

Assignment: Atoms, Electrons and Light Review

Due Tomorrow

• • 1. • • Write the answers on a piece of paper that can be turned in.

           • • Ch5.1 p132 #1,2,4,5,7

             • Ch5.1 p133 #1

             • Ch5.3 pg141 #15,16

             • Ch5.3 pg148 #21,23,25,26

               • **Need help? See page 150 for a Study Guide and page 151 for Math Help.

               • Chapter 5 Book Pages pdf

Pre-Lab: Atomic Spectra Lab

Due Wednesday

• Lab: Atomic Spectrum Analyzation Lab

Bonus: Want to know what a proton is made of?

• This is not an assignment. But if you really want to know what a proton is made of (and it is quite fascinating and wild), read this: 

  • • • https://www.quantamagazine.org/inside-the-proton-the-most-complicated-thing-imaginable-20221019/

Coming up...

Monday: Light Review Assignment (O30), 

Tuesday: Light Lecture continued Pre-Lab: Atomic Spectra Lab

Wednesday: Pre-Lab and Review

Thursday: Lab: Atomic Spectra

Friday: The Science of Halloween

October 24 - Friday

What will we learn today? The how to analyze atoms and electron configuration using light.

How will we know if we've learned it? You can explain the differences in light based off differences in electron configuration.

Lecture: Electrons and Light

• • • • Electrons and Light Lecture Slides

        • • Wave Nature of Light

          • Absent today? Click on "Chemistry Book" in the Chemistry Resources section at the bottom of this page.

            • • Read Ch 5.1 Atomic Model Spectra p128-132. 

              • Read Ch 5.2 Electron Arrangement in Atoms p135-137.

              • Read Ch 5.3 Atomic Emission Spectra and the Quantum Mechanical Model p138-145.

Post-Lab: CheMystery - Fireworks Flame Test

Complete the post-lab and conclusion as homework

• Lab: CheMystery - Fireworks Flame Test

  • • When finished, if you want to see more experiments with light energy using quarter-million dollar FLIR cameras, check out Invisible Labs with Craig Beals 

Coming up...

Monday: Light Lecture continued

Tuesday: Light Review Assignment (O30), Pre-Lab: Atomic Spectra Lab

Wednesday: Pre-Lab and Review

Thursday: Lab: Atomic Spectra

Friday: The Science of Halloween

October 23 - Thursday

What will we learn today? The how to analyze atoms and electron configuration using light.

How will we know if we've learned it? You can explain the differences in light based off differences in electron configuration.

Lab: CheMystery - Fireworks Flame Test

• Lab: CheMystery - Fireworks Flame Test

  • • When finished, if you want to see more experiments with light energy using quarter-million dollar FLIR cameras, check out Invisible Labs with Craig Beals 

Coming up...

Friday: Light Lecture continued, Light Review Assignment (O30)

October 22 - Wednesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Pre-Lab: CheMystery - Fireworks Flame Test

Due Tomorrow

• Pre-Lab: CheMystery - Fireworks Flame Test

  • • When finished, if you want to see more experiments with light energy using quarter-million dollar FLIR cameras, check out Invisible Labs with Craig Beals 

Coming up...

Thursday: Lab - Fireworks Flame Test

Friday: Light Lecture continued, Light Review Assignment (O30)

October 21 - Tuesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Lecture: Electrons and Light

• • • • Electrons and Light Lecture Slides

        • • Absent today? Click on "Chemistry Book" in the Chemistry Resources section at the bottom of this page.

            • • Read Ch 5.1 Atomic Model Spectra p128-132. 

              • Read Ch 5.2 Electron Arrangement in Atoms p135-137.

              • Read Ch 5.3 Atomic Emission Spectra and the Quantum Mechanical Model p138-145.

Pre-Lab: CheMystery - Fireworks Flame Test

Due Thursday

• Pre-Lab: CheMystery - Fireworks Flame Test

Coming up...

Monday: Lectures for Nuclear Radiation and Light

Tuesday: Lecture - Light (continued), 

Wednesday: PreLab and Lecture

Thursday: Lab - Fireworks Flame Test

Friday: Light Review Assignment (O30)

October 20 - Monday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Due Today: Nuclear Chemistry

• Ch 25.1 Nuclear Chemistry

  • Pg 879 #1,2,3

• Ch 25.2 Nuclear Transformations

  • Pg 886 #11,12

• Ch 25.3 Fission and Fusion

  • Pg 891 #19, 23

Due Today: Nuclear Reactions Worksheet

• Nuclear Reaction Worksheet

Video: Einstein's Big Idea - E=mc2

Finish the video

• • • We will watch portions of this video throughout the week. If you are gone from class, watch the portions of the video you missed using the link and handout below.

      • • Video: 

          • • YouTube Low Quality: Einstein's Big Idea - E=mc2

            • PBS High Quality: Einstein's Big Idea - E=mc2

        • Take notes on each person listed in the handout and their contributions to science and the development of E=mc2. You will be able to use these notes on the upcoming test!

Lecture: Structure of the Atom, and Nuclear Radiation

• • 1. • Lecture Slides: Structure of the Atom and Nuclear Radiation

       • Absent today? Watch the video lectures and take notes. Lecture videos: Structure of the Atom and Nuclear Radiation

Lecture: Electrons and Light

• • • • Electrons and Light Lecture Slides

        • • Wave Nature of Light

          • Absent today? Click on "Chemistry Book" in the Chemistry Resources section at the bottom of this page.

            • • Read Ch 5.1 Atomic Model Spectra p128-132. 

              • Read Ch 5.2 Electron Arrangement in Atoms p135-137.

              • Read Ch 5.3 Atomic Emission Spectra and the Quantum Mechanical Model p138-145.

Pre-Lab: CheMystery - Fireworks Flame Test

Due Thursday

• Pre-Lab: CheMystery - Fireworks Flame Test

Coming up...

Monday: Lectures for Nuclear Radiation and Light

Tuesday: Lecture - Light (continued), 

Wednesday: PreLab and Lecture

Thursday: Lab - Fireworks Flame Test

Friday: Light Review Assignment (O30)

October 16/17 - Thursday/Friday

No School - Teacher's Conference

October 15 - Wednesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Assignment #1: Nuclear Chemistry

Due Monday - this goes on a separate piece of paper from the other assignment.

• Ch 25.1 Nuclear Chemistry

  • Pg 879 #1,2,3

• Ch 25.2 Nuclear Transformations

  • Pg 886 #11,12

• Ch 25.3 Fission and Fusion

  • Pg 891 #19, 23

Assignment #2: Nuclear Reactions Worksheet

Due Monday - this goes on a separate piece of paper from the other assignment.

• Nuclear Reaction Worksheet

Coming up...

Thursday: No School - Teacher's Conference

Friday: No School - Teacher's Conference

Monday: Finish vid, Finish Nuclear Radiation Lecture

October 14 - Tuesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Quiz Remediation Information - Dimensional Analysis and Significant Figures

No retakes allowed after 3:45pm Tuesday October 14

• Post-Evaluation

  • • One person per table. Look over your quiz. Learn from your errors and mistakes.

    • Not happy with your score? 

      • • Fill out an entire "Assessment Retake Form" pink sheet and get help from me.

        • Bring the completed pink sheet with your old quiz stapled to the back when you come to retake the quiz.

    • Retake Schedule: 

      • • Monday: 7:30am (by appointment), Lunch, 3pm

        • Tuesday: 7:30am (by appointment), Lunch, 3pm

        • No retakes allowed after 3:45pm Tuesday October 14

Video: Einstein's Big Idea - E=mc2

• • • We will watch portions of this video throughout the week. If you are gone from class, watch the portions of the video you missed using the link and handout below.

      • • Video: 

          • • YouTube Low Quality: Einstein's Big Idea - E=mc2

            • PBS High Quality: Einstein's Big Idea - E=mc2

        • Take notes on each person listed in the handout and their contributions to science and the development of E=mc2. You will be able to use these notes on the upcoming test!

Coming up...

Tuesday: E=mc2, Quiz Rem.

*Wednesday: Nuclear Radiation wkst Due Mon 

Thursday: No School - Teacher's Conference

Friday: No School - Teacher's Conference

Monday: Finish vid, Finish Nuclear Radiation Lecture

October 13 - Monday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Due Today: Lab Notebooks

• The following labs write-ups must be complete:

  • • Measurements and Instruments Lab

    • Chromatography Lab - with Coffee Filters

    • Mixture Lab

Quiz Remediation Information - Dimensional Analysis and Significant Figures

No retakes allowed after 3:45pm Tuesday October 14

• Post-Evaluation

  • • One person per table. Look over your quiz. Learn from your errors and mistakes.

    • Not happy with your score? 

      • • Fill out an entire "Assessment Retake Form" pink sheet and get help from me.

        • Bring the completed pink sheet with your old quiz stapled to the back when you come to retake the quiz.

    • Retake Schedule: 

      • • Monday: 7:30am (by appointment), Lunch, 3pm

        • Tuesday: 7:30am (by appointment), Lunch, 3pm

        • No retakes allowed after 3:45pm Tuesday October 14

Video: Einstein's Big Idea - E=mc2

• • • We will watch portions of this video throughout the week. If you are gone from class, watch the portions of the video you missed using the link and handout below.

      • • Video: 

          • • YouTube Low Quality: Einstein's Big Idea - E=mc2

            • PBS High Quality: Einstein's Big Idea - E=mc2

        • Take notes on each person listed in the handout and their contributions to science and the development of E=mc2. You will be able to use these notes on the upcoming test!

Coming up...

Tuesday: E=mc2, Quiz Rem.

*Wednesday: Nuclear Radiation wkst Due Mon 

Thursday: No School - Teacher's Conference

Friday: No School - Teacher's Conference

Monday: Finish vid, Finish Nuclear Radiation Lecture

October 10 - Friday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Due Today: Chapter 4 Atomic Structure

See Thursday's Lessons for details

• • Ch 4.1 Defining the Atom

  • Ch 4.2 Structure of the Nuclear Atom

  • Ch 4.3 Distinguishing Between Atoms

Lecture: Structure of the Atom, and Nuclear Radiation

If we have time remaining, we will start the lecture. If not, we will start on Monday.

• • 1. • Lecture Slides: Structure of the Atom and Nuclear Radiation

       • Absent today? Watch the video lectures and take notes. Lecture videos: Structure of the Atom and Nuclear Radiation

Quiz Remediation Information - Dimensional Analysis and Significant Figures

No retakes allowed after 3:45pm Tuesday October 14

• Post-Evaluation

  • • One person per table. Look over your quiz. Learn from your errors and mistakes.

    • Not happy with your score? 

      • • Fill out an entire "Assessment Retake Form" pink sheet and get help from me.

        • Bring the completed pink sheet with your old quiz stapled to the back when you come to retake the quiz.

    • Retake Schedule: 

      • • Monday: 7:30am (by appointment), Lunch, 3pm

        • Tuesday: 7:30am (by appointment), Lunch, 3pm

        • No retakes allowed after 3:45pm Tuesday October 14

Lab Notebooks

Due Monday

• The following labs write-ups must be complete:

  • • Measurements and Instruments Lab

    • Chromatography Lab - with Coffee Filters

    • Mixture Lab

Coming up...

Friday: Nuclear Radiation Lecture and Wkst, Assign Review Atom and Nuclear Radiation

Monday: Quiz Remediation (O16), Lab Notebooks Due, Einstein's Big Idea

Tuesday: E=mc2, Quiz Rem.

*Wednesday: Finish vid, Nuclear Radiation wkst Due Mon 

Thursday: No School - Teacher's Conference

Friday: No School - Teacher's Conference

October 9 - Thursday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Assignment: Chapter 4 Atomic Structure

Due Tomorrow

• You may need to read certain sections in the book to be able to answer these questions. The book is available in class or a digital copy can be found in "Chemistry Resources" at the bottom of this webpage. Chapter 4: Atomic Structure (pg 102-111), Distinguishing Among Atoms (pg 112-119)

• My book is on the front desk so you can check your answers. You may ONLY check your answers after you've answered them completely. You are not allowed to copy, or to check your answer before you write it down - the book is available so you have immediate feedback.

  • Ch 4.1 Defining the Atom

    • Pg 104 #1,2,3

  • Ch 4.2 Structure of the Nuclear Atom

    • Pg 109 #9,10,11,14,15

  • Ch 4.3 Distinguishing Between Atoms

    • Pg 113 #16

    • Pg 114 #18 abcd, #19 abcd (shorthand form is where the mass number and atomic number are shown as small numbers to the right of the atomic symbol)

    • Pg 115 #20

    • Pg 118 #22,23

    • Pg 119 #24,25

Post-Lab/Conclusion: Mixture Lab Challenge

• Mixture Lab Challenge

  • • No glassware or lab equipment stored in your lockers

    • Your cup and separated parts do go in your lab locker

    • No more than 3 coffee filters and 3 dixie cups. You may use as much paper towel as you need.

    • No heating in glassware, only use evaporating dishes

Lab Notebooks

Due Monday

• The following labs write-ups must be complete:

  • • Measurements and Instruments Lab

    • Chromatography Lab - with Coffee Filters

    • Mixture Lab

Coming up...

Friday: Nuclear Radiation Lecture and Wkst, Assign Review Atom and Nuclear Radiation

Monday: Quiz Remediation (O16), Lab Notebooks Due, Einstein's Big Idea

October 8 - Wednesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Lab Notebooks

Due Monday

• The following labs write-ups must be complete:

  • • Measurements and Instruments Lab

    • Chromatography Lab - with Coffee Filters

    • Mixture Lab

Lecture: Structure of the Atom, and Nuclear Radiation

If we have time remaining, we will start the lecture. If not, we will start on Monday.

• • 1. • Lecture Slides: Structure of the Atom and Nuclear Radiation

       • Absent today? Watch the video lectures and take notes. Lecture videos: Structure of the Atom and Nuclear Radiation

Coming up...

*Thursday: Assign Review and reading for Atom 

Friday: Nuclear Radiation Lecture and Wkst, Assign Review Atom and Nuclear Radiation

Monday: Quiz Remediation (O16), Lab Notebooks Due, Einstein's Big Idea

October 7 - Tuesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Make up Quiz: Dimensional Analysis

• Rules:

  • • Still need more help? I made new videos this week to help you:

      • • Dimensional Analysis 1: How to Convert Units in Science

        • Dimensional Analysis 2: How to Convert Metrics using Dimensional Analysis

        • Dimensional Analysis 3: Using Significant Figures to Round Answers in Dimensional Analysis (Coming tomorrow)

• Absent today? Come in and take the quiz during:

  • • Tuesday: Lunch

    • Wednesday: Lunch (no makeups after this time)

Lab and Post-Lab/Conclusion: Mixture Lab Challenge

Day 3 of 3 

• Mixture Lab Challenge

  • • No glassware or lab equipment stored in your lockers

    • Your cup and separated parts do go in your lab locker

    • No more than 3 coffee filters and 3 dixie cups. You may use as much paper towel as you need.

    • No heating in glassware, only use evaporating dishes

Lab Notebooks

Due Monday

• The following labs write-ups must be complete:

  • • Measurements and Instruments Lab

    • Chromatography Lab - with Coffee Filters

    • Mixture Lab

Coming up...

Tuesday: Lab Day 3

Wednesday: Lecture - Structure of the Atom

*Thursday: Assign Review and reading for Atom 

Friday: Nuclear Radiation Lecture and Wkst, Assign Review Atom and Nuclear Radiation

Monday: Lab Notebooks Due, Einstein's Big Idea

October 6 - Monday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Make up Quiz: Dimensional Analysis

• Rules:

  • • 1 person per table. No Talking. All electronics must be placed in the phone caddy.

• When finished, work on your pre-lab independently.

• Absent today? Come in and take the quiz during:

  • • Monday: Lunch or after school if you can be in my room before 3:10

    • Tuesday: Lunch - no makeups after this time

Lab: Mixture Lab Challenge

Day 2 of 3

Finish the PreLab today and start the lab.

• Mixture Lab Challenge

  • • No glassware or lab equipment stored in your lockers

    • Your cup and separated parts do go in your lab locker

    • No more than 3 coffee filters and 3 dixie cups. You may use as much paper towel as you need.

    • No heating in glassware, only use evaporating dishes

Coming up...

Tuesday: Lab Day 3

Wednesday: Lecture - Structure of the Atom

Thursday: Nuclear Radiation Lecture and Wkst

Friday: Assign Review Atom and Nuclear Radiation

Monday: Lab Notebooks Due

October 3 - Friday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Quiz: Dimensional Analysis

• Rules:

  • • 1 person per table. No Talking. All electronics must be placed in the phone caddy.

• When finished, work on your pre-lab independently.

• Absent today? Come in and take the quiz during:

  • • Monday: Lunch or after school

    • Tuesday: Lunch or after school - no makeups after this time

Lab: Mixture Lab Challenge

Day 1 of 3

Finish the PreLab today and start the lab.

• Mixture Lab Challenge

  • • No glassware or lab equipment stored in your lockers

    • Your cup and separated parts do go in your lab locker

    • No more than 3 coffee filters and 3 dixie cups. You may use as much paper towel as you need.

    • No heating in glassware, only use evaporating dishes

Coming up...

Monday: Lab Day 2 

Tuesday: Lab Day 3

Wednesday: Lecture - Structure of the Atom

Thursday: Nuclear Radiation Lecture and Wkst

Friday: Assign Review Atom and Nuclear Radiation

Monday: Lab Notebooks Due

October 2 - Thursday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Due Today: Dimensional Analysis Worksheet #1

Due Today in class - self grade this with the answer key. 

• Dimensional Analysis Worksheet #1

  • • Show all work. No work = no credit

Due Today: Dimensional Analysis Worksheet #2

• Dimensional Analysis Worksheet #2

  • • Show all work. No work = no credit

PreLab: Mixture Separation Challenge

Due Friday

• Mixture Lab Challenge

Quiz Friday: Dimensional Analysis

• **One of the questions will be to write out the Metric Conversion Table (King Henry Died Drinking Chocolate Milk)

• Need help? Stop in before or after school for help.

Extra Practice: Dimensional Analysis

**This is optional. It will not be collected. It is extra practice for the quiz**

• Dimensional Analysis Online Practice - LibreTexts

Coming up...

Thursday: Grade Dimensional Analysis Practice #1,2, Quiz Prep, Pre-Lab

Friday: Quiz, Lab Day 1

Monday: Lab Day 2

October 1 - Wednesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Due Today: Metric Conversions Worksheet

We will grade this at the beginning of class

• • • Metric Conversions Worksheet

      • • Show all work. No work = no credit

Assignment 1: Dimensional Analysis Worksheet #1

Due Today in class - self grade this with the answer key. 

• Dimensional Analysis Worksheet #1

  • • Show all work. No work = no credit

Assignment 2: Dimensional Analysis Worksheet #2

Due Tomorrow 

• Dimensional Analysis Worksheet #2

  • • Show all work. No work = no credit

Quiz Friday: Dimensional Analysis

• **One of the questions will be to write out the Metric Conversion Table (King Henry Died Drinking Chocolate Milk)

• Need help? Stop in before or after school for help.

Extra Practice: Dimensional Analysis

**This is optional. It will not be collected. It is extra practice for the quiz**

• Dimensional Analysis Online Practice - LibreTexts

PreLab: Mixture Lab Challenge

Due Friday

• Mixture Lab Challenge

Coming up...

Thursday: Grade Dimensional Analysis Practice #1,2, Quiz Prep, Pre-Lab

Friday: Quiz, Lab Day 1

Monday: Lab Day 2 

September 30 - Tuesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Lecture: Dimensional Analysis

• • • Lecture Slides: Dimensional Analysis: Introduction to Dimensional Analysis

    • Missed class today? Check with Mr. Beals or a classmate to see how far we made it then watch the following video lectures:

      • • Watch and take notes: Dimensional Analysis 1: Introduction to Metric Conversions

        • Watch and take notes: Dimensional Analysis 2: Metric Conversions

        • Watch and take notes: Dimensional Analysis Practice Problems

Assignment: Metric Conversions Worksheet

Due Today (we will grade this in class)

• • • Metric Conversions Worksheet

      • • Show all work. No work = no credit

Quiz Remediation: Significant Figures

Last day to retake is TODAY from 3:10-3:40

• Not happy with your grade?

• Fill out a "Retake Form For Assessments" (pink sheet) with each answer that you got incorrect and write the correct answer.

• The "pink sheet" is your ticket to retake the quiz. You must have it completed entirely and turn it in on the day you schedule to retake.

• Watch the videos to re-learn and refresh your memory

  • • Significant Figures #1 - What are they and Why do we use them?

    • Significant Figures #2 - How to Count Significant Figures

    • Significant Figures #3 - How to do Math with Significant Figures

    • Significant Figures #4 - What to do with Non-Measured and Exact Numbers

• Chose from one of these times to retake the quiz:

  • • Monday: Lunch or after school

    • Tuesday: Lunch or after school. No retakes will be accepted after this time.

• More practice with Sig Figs - This is not a mandatory assignment but if you want more practice, play the game below

  • •  Wayground: Practice Counting Significant Figures 

    • Wayground: Practice Rounding Significant Figures in Math Problems

Coming up...

Monday: Intro to Dimensional Analysis, Metric Conversions Wkst

Tuesday: Lecture continued, Assign Dimensional Analysis Practice #1

Wednesday: Grade assignments for feedback, Assign Dimensional Analysis Practice #2, Pre-Lab: Mixture Separation Lab

Thursday: Grade Dimensional Analysis Practice #2, Quiz Prep, Pre-Lab

Friday: Quiz, Lab Day 1

Monday: Lab Day 2 

September 29 - Monday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Lecture: Dimensional Analysis

• • • Lecture Slides: Dimensional Analysis: Introduction to Dimensional Analysis

    • Missed class today? Check with Mr. Beals or a classmate to see how far we made it then watch the following video lectures:

      • • Watch and take notes: Dimensional Analysis 1: Introduction to Metric Conversions

        • Watch and take notes: Dimensional Analysis 2: Metric Conversions

        • Watch and take notes: Dimensional Analysis Practice Problems

Quiz Remediation: Significant Figures

Last day to retake is Tuesday from 3:10-3:40

• Not happy with your grade?

• Fill out a "Retake Form For Assessments" (pink sheet) with each answer that you got incorrect and write the correct answer.

• The "pink sheet" is your ticket to retake the quiz. You must have it completed entirely and turn it in on the day you schedule to retake.

• Watch the videos to re-learn and refresh your memory

  • • Significant Figures #1 - What are they and Why do we use them?

    • Significant Figures #2 - How to Count Significant Figures

    • Significant Figures #3 - How to do Math with Significant Figures

    • Significant Figures #4 - What to do with Non-Measured and Exact Numbers

• Chose from one of these times to retake the quiz:

  • • Monday: Lunch or after school

    • Tuesday: Lunch or after school. No retakes will be accepted after this time.

• More practice with Sig Figs - This is not a mandatory assignment but if you want more practice, play the game below

  • •  Wayground: Practice Counting Significant Figures 

    • Wayground: Practice Rounding Significant Figures in Math Problems

Coming up...

Monday: Intro to Dimensional Analysis, Metric Conversions Wkst

Tuesday: Lecture continued, Assign Dimensional Analysis Practice #1,2

Wednesday: Grade assignments for feedback, Pre-Lab: Mixture Separation Lab

September 26 - Friday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Quiz Remediation: Significant Figures

• Not happy with your grade?

• Fill out a "Retake Form For Assessments" (pink sheet) with each answer that you got incorrect and write the correct answer.

• The "pink sheet" is your ticket to retake the quiz. You must have it completed entirely and turn it in on the day you schedule to retake.

• Watch the videos to re-learn and refresh your memory

  • • Significant Figures #1 - What are they and Why do we use them?

    • Significant Figures #2 - How to Count Significant Figures

    • Significant Figures #3 - How to do Math with Significant Figures

    • Significant Figures #4 - What to do with Non-Measured and Exact Numbers

• Chose from one of these times to retake the quiz:

  • • Monday: Lunch or after school

    • Tuesday: Lunch or after school. No retakes will be accepted after this time.

Wayground Significant Figures Practice

• This is not a mandatory assignment but if you want more practice, play the game below

  • •  Wayground: Practice Counting Significant Figures 

    • Wayground: Practice Rounding Significant Figures in Math Problems

Post-Lab: CheMystery - Chromatography Lab

• Lab: Chromatography Lab - with Coffee Filters

• Complete post-lab and conclusion

HoCo Dress Up Days

• Vote Here

Lecture: Dimensional Analysis

We will only start this if we have time.

• • • Lecture Slides: Dimensional Analysis: Introduction to Dimensional Analysis

    • Missed class today? Check with Mr. Beals or a classmate to see how far we made it then watch the following video lectures:

      • • Watch and take notes: Dimensional Analysis 1: Introduction to Metric Conversions

Coming up...

Monday: Intro to Dimensional Analysis, Metric Conversions Wkst

Tuesday: Dimensional Analysis Practice #1,2

Wednesday: Grade assignments for feedback, Pre-Lab: Mixture Separation Lab

September 25 - Thursday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Lab: CheMystery - Chromatography Lab

Day 1 of 1

• Lab: Chromatography Lab - with Coffee Filters

• Complete post-lab and conclusion

Coming up...

Friday: Post-Lab, Quiz Remediation, Intro to Dimensional Analysis

Monday: Intro to Dimensional Analysis, Metric Conversions Wkst

Tuesday: Dimensional Analysis Practice #1,2

Wednesday: Grade assignments for feedback, Pre-Lab: Mixture Separation Lab

September 24 - Wednesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

STEM Society Meeting TODAY!

• Learn more at: STEMsociety.org

• Meet in this room at 2:19pm on Wednesday!

Due Today: Assignment #1: Significant Figures - Counting and Measuring

• Wayground Practice: Significant Figures - Counting and Measuring (Access this in your Google Classroom)

Due Today: Assignment #2: Significant Figures - Operations with Significant Figures

• Wayground Practice: Operations with Significant Figures (Access via Google Classroom)

Due Today: Assignment #3: Significant Figures - Quiz Prep

• Wayground Practice: Operations with Significant Figures (Access via Google Classroom)

Quiz: Significant Figures

• 1 person per table. May use calculator. No electronic devices or notes. No talking until everyone is finished.

• Go to Google Classroom and take the quiz. 

• If you are absent, you will need to come in at lunch or after school this week to take the quiz

Lab Locker Checkout

• Write down your lab locker number once assigned.

• Find your key on the "Lab Key" board and open your locker to make sure everything works.

• Always return your key to the "Lab Key" board. 

• $10 fee to replace lost keys

Homecoming Royalty Nominations

• Vote Here. You may only nominate 12th graders. Voting closes at the end of school today

Pre-Lab: CheMystery - Chromatography Lab

Due Tomorrow

• Pre-Lab: Chromatography Lab - with Coffee Filters

• The entire "Pre-Lab" must be completed when you arrive in class on lab day. Bring lab shoes.

Coming up...

Wednesday: Quiz - Significant Figures, PreLab 

Thursday: CheMystery - Chromatography Lab

Friday: Post-Lab, Quiz Remediation, Intro to Dimensional Analysis?

Monday: Intro to Dimensional Analysis

September 23 - Tuesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

STEM Society Meeting TOMORROW

• Learn more at: STEMsociety.org

• Meet in this room at 2:19pm on Wednesday!

Assignment #1: Significant Figures - Counting and Measuring

Due Tomorrow

• Wayground Practice: Significant Figures - Counting and Measuring (Access this in your Google Classroom)

  • • • Not happy with your score? Retake it!

      • Having trouble joining the practice assignments in Wayground? Make sure you join this class in Google Classroom to access this activity.

Assignment #2: Significant Figures - Operations with Significant Figures

Due Tomorrow

• Wayground Practice: Operations with Significant Figures (Access via Google Classroom)

  • • • Not happy with your score? Retake it!

      • Having trouble joining the practice assignments in Wayground? Make sure you join this class in Google Classroom to access this activity.

Assignment #3: Significant Figures - Quiz Prep

Due Tomorrow

• Wayground Practice: Operations with Significant Figures (Access via Google Classroom)

  • • • Not happy with your score? Retake it!

      • Having trouble joining the practice assignments in Wayground? Make sure you join this class in Google Classroom to access this activity.

Pre-Lab: CheMystery - Chromatography Lab

Due Thursday

• Pre-Lab: Chromatography Lab - with Coffee Filters

• The entire "Pre-Lab" must be completed when you arrive in class on lab day. Bring lab shoes.

Coming up...

Wednesday: Quiz - Significant Figures, PreLab 

Thursday: CheMystery - Chromatography Lab

Friday: Post-Lab, Quiz Remediation, Intro to Dimensional Analysis?

Monday: Intro to Dimensional Analysis 

September 22 - Monday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

STEM Society Meeting Wednesday

• Learn more at: STEMsociety.org

• Meet in this room at 2:09pm on Wednesday!

Lecture: Significant Figures

• IMPORTANT: About notes and lecture.

  • • • DO. NOT. EVER. copy another person's notes from lecture days!

      • I will always post a video lecture and/or lecture slides. It is your responsibility to watch the video (and/or go through the slides if no video is available).

      • If you copy someone's notes, you are definitely going to miss things because you aren't learning anything, you are just copying!

• Miss today's lecture? 

  • • • We did not get to all the slides today. So, email Mr. Beals or check with a friend to see how far we made it in this lecture today.

      • Read and take notes with the Significant Figures Lecture Slides

      • Watch the lecture video: Introduction to Significant Figures, How to Count Significant Figures (new for 2025)

      • Watch the lecture video for Operation Rules: http://youtu.be/hHdQ4z6Sm1s 

Assignment #1: Significant Figures - Counting and Measuring

Due ???

• Wayground Practice: Significant Figures - Counting and Measuring (Access this in your Google Classroom)

  • • • Not happy with your score? Retake it!

      • Having trouble joining the practice assignments in Wayground? Make sure you join this class in Google Classroom to access this activity.

Assignment #2: Significant Figures - Operations with Significant Figures

Due ???

• Wayground Practice: Operations with Significant Figures (Access via Google Classroom)

  • • • Not happy with your score? Retake it!

      • Having trouble joining the practice assignments in Wayground? Make sure you join this class in Google Classroom to access this activity.

Coming up...

Tuesday: Sig Figs Continued, PreLab (S24), Intro to Dimensional Analysis

Wednesday: Quiz - Significant Figures, PreLab, Intro to Dimensional Analysis

Thursday: CheMystery - Chromatography Lab

Friday: Post-Lab, Quiz Remediation, 

September 19 - Friday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Due Today: Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry - Assignment

Make sure you have a full heading. Turn in on the front table.

• *Don't forget to put a proper heading on your paper (see front board)

• Pg 29 #69(all)

• Pg 30 #73, 75

• Pg 31 Standardized Test Prep (all questions)

Lecture: Significant Figures

• IMPORTANT: About notes and lecture.

  • • • DO. NOT. EVER. copy another person's notes from lecture days!

      • I will always post a video lecture and/or lecture slides. It is your responsibility to watch the video (and/or go through the slides if no video is available).

      • If you copy someone's notes, you are definitely going to miss things because you aren't learning anything, you are just copying!

• Miss today's lecture? 

  • • • *Most classes ended at slide 30 , just before "Operation Rules"

      • Watch the lecture video: Introduction to Significant Figures, How to Count Significant Figures (new for 2025)

      • Read and take notes with the Significant Figures Lecture Slides

Coming up...

Friday: Intro to Sig Figs Lecture and Practice

Monday: Sig Figs Continued

September 18 - Thursday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Peer Evaluation: Lab - Measurements and Instruments Lab

Due today in class

• • • Lab Handout: Measurements and Instruments Lab

    • Trade Lab Notebooks (as instructed - you should not end up with yours or your lab partners)

    • Open Peer Evaluation Form

      • Read the instructions carefully. Grade according to instructions.

    • Once your lab notebook has been graded, make time outside of class to fix any of the issues the reviewer found. Lab notebooks will be collected sometime around October 2, 2025.

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry - Reading

Due Tomorrow

• • • Paper copies of the book are available for classroom use only. They are on the bookshelf up front. Please return them at the end of class. Use the online book outside of class (see instructions below)

    • Access the online book by clicking on the link at the bottom of page in "Chemistry Resources" 

    • Click for Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry pdf

      • • Read and Take Notes (the notes DO NOT go in your lab notebook, it is used only for labs, they go in your Chemistry Binder and/or Spiral Notebook)

          • Chapter 1.1 Pg 2-3

          • Chapter 1.2 Pg 6-11

          • Chapter 1.3 Pg 14-17

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry - Assignment

Due Tomorrow (all problems below go on one piece of paper)

• *Don't forget to put a proper heading on your paper (see front board)

• Pg 29 #69(all)

• Pg 30 #73, 75

• Pg 31 Standardized Test Prep (all questions)

Coming up...

*Thursday: Lab writeup due (Peer Evaluation), Read/Notes Chapter 1 Assignment end of chapter

Friday: Intro to Sig Figs Lecture and Practice

Monday: Sig Figs Continued

September 17 - Wednesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Google Classroom Signup

• Find the link/code in Chemistry Resources at the bottom of this page.

Quiz: Lab Equipment and Lab Safety Quiz

• The quiz is posted in Google Classroom.

Post-Lab and Conclusion - Measurements and Instruments Lab

Due Tomorrow

• Measurements and Instruments Lab

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry - Reading

Due Friday

• • • Paper copies of the book are available for classroom use only. They are on the bookshelf up front. Please return them at the end of class. Use the online book outside of class (see instructions below)

    • Access the online book by clicking on the link at the bottom of page in "Chemistry Resources" 

    • Click for Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry pdf

      • • Read and Take Notes (the notes DO NOT go in your lab notebook, it is used only for labs, they go in your Chemistry Binder and/or Spiral Notebook)

          • Chapter 1.1 Pg 2-3

          • Chapter 1.2 Pg 6-11

          • Chapter 1.3 Pg 14-17

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry - Assignment

Due Friday (all problems below go on one piece of paper)

• *Don't forget to put a proper heading on your paper (see front board)

• Pg 29 #69(all)

• Pg 30 #73, 75

• Pg 31 Standardized Test Prep (all questions)

Coming up...

Wednesday: Join Google Classroom, Quiz: Lab Safety and Equipment, Read/Notes Chapter 1

*Thursday: Lab writeup due (Peer Evaluation), Read/Notes Chapter 1 Assignment end of chapter

Friday: Intro to Sig Figs Lecture and Practice

Monday: Sig Figs Continued

September 16 - Tuesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Lab - Measurements and Instruments Lab

Due Thursday for peer evaluation

• Day 2 of 2.5

• Measurements and Instruments Lab

  • • Work on the Post-Lab and Conclusion when you are finished with the stations

Study: Lab Equipment and Lab Safety Quiz

• The quiz will be tomorrow.

• What to study

  • • Know the names of all the chemistry equipment on your sheet.

    • Reread the Lab Safety Agreement so you can answer questions that come from it.

    • Know the location and use of all safety equipment.

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry

Due Friday (you will have some more class time to work on this)

• • • Paper copies of the book are available for classroom use only. They are on the bookshelf up front. Please return them at the end of class. Use the online book outside of class (see instructions below)

    • Access the online book by clicking on the link at the bottom of page in "Chemistry Resources" 

    • Click for Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry pdf

      • • Read and Take Notes (the notes DO NOT go in your lab notebook, it is used only for labs, they go in your Chemistry Binder and/or Spiral Notebook)

          • Chapter 1.1 Pg 2-3

          • Chapter 1.2 Pg 6-11

          • Chapter 1.3 Pg 14-17

Coming up...

Wednesday: Join Google Classroom, Quiz: Lab Safety and Equipment, Read/Notes Chapter 1

*Thursday: Lab writeup due (Peer Evaluation), Read/Notes Chapter 1 Assignment end of chapter

Friday: Intro to Sig Figs Lecture and Practice

Monday: Sig Figs Continued

September 15 - Monday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Lab - Measurements and Instruments Lab

• Day 2 of 2.5

• Measurements and Instruments Lab

  • • Work on the Post-Lab and Conclusion when you are finished with the stations

Coming up...

Monday: Lab 

Tuesday: Lab Continued - Postlab and Conclusion, Study for Lab Safety Quiz, Read/Notes Chapter 1

Wednesday: Quiz: Lab Safety and Equipment, Read/Notes Chapter 1

*Thursday: Lab writeup due (Peer Evaluation), Read/Notes Chapter 1 Assignment end of chapter

Friday: Intro to Sig Figs Lecture and Practice

Monday: Sig Figs Continued

September 12 - Friday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Lab - Measurements and Instruments Lab

• Day 1 of 2.5

• Measurements and Instruments Lab

  • • Complete the entire pre-lab before class starts on the due date

Coming up...

Monday: Lab 

Tuesday: Lab Continued, Chapter 1 intro

September 11 - Thursday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Assignment: Pre-Lab - Measurements and Instruments Lab

• Due this Friday, September 12

• Measurements and Instruments Lab

  • • Complete the entire pre-lab before class starts on the due date

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry

*This is not homework to take home (at least, not yet) If you finish the pre-lab, use your time to work on this upcoming assignment so you don't have homework next week*

Due next week (you will have time to work on this in class next week)

• • • Paper copies of the book are available for classroom use only. They are on the bookshelf up front. Please return them at the end of class. Use the online book outside of class (see instructions below)

    • Access the online book by clicking on the link at the bottom of page in "Chemistry Resources" 

    • Click for Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry pdf

      • • Read and Take Notes (the notes DO NOT go in your lab notebook, it is used only for labs, they go in your Chemistry Binder and/or Spiral Notebook)

          • Chapter 1.1 Pg 2-3

          • Chapter 1.2 Pg 6-11

          • Chapter 1.3 Pg 14-17

Coming up...

Wednesday: Lab Equipment Walkthrough, Pre-Lab

Thursday: Pre-lab

Friday: Lab 

Monday: Lab 

Tuesday: Lab Continued, Chapter 1 intro (S7)

September 10 - Wednesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Lab Equipment Walkthrough

• Follow along with the handout (it has been printed for you). Write the uses of each item next to the picture.

• Absent today? Get the handout when you return and make sure you study all of the lab equipment so you know the names/function.

Assignment: Pre-Lab - Measurements and Instruments Lab

• Due this Friday, September 12

• Measurements and Instruments Lab

  • • Complete the entire pre-lab before class starts on the due date

Coming up...

Wednesday: Lab Equipment Walkthrough, Pre-Lab

Thursday: Pre-lab

Friday: Lab 

Monday: Lab 

Tuesday: Lab Continued, Chapter 1 intro (S7)

September 9 - Tuesday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Logistics - all were due Yesterday

• • • Open Disclosure *Due*

    • Media Release Form *Due*

    • Lab Safety Agreement / Walkthrough *Due*

    • $10 Lab Fee *Due*

    • Lab Notebook (Composition Notebook) *Due*

Mug Shots

• *If absent yesterday*

• Write your first and last name on the whiteboard and hold it in front of you for the picture (it may appear backward in the computer - this is OK - I will correct it later)

• Take 1 picture with the whiteboard and your face.

Lab Notebook Introduction

• Lab Notebook Setup Handout (this has been printed for you, keep the copy in your Chemistry binder

  • • Lab notebooks MUST be set up exactly as instructed on the handout or you will lose points for each lab. 

Assignment: Pre-Lab - Measurements and Instruments Lab

• Due this Friday, September 12

• Measurements and Instruments Lab

  • • Complete the entire pre-lab before class starts on the due date

Coming up...

Wednesday: Lab Equipment Walkthrough, Pre-Lab

Thursday: Pre-lab

Friday: Lab 

Monday: Lab 

Tuesday: Lab Continued, Chapter 1 intro (S7)

September 8 - Monday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Seats and Lab Partners

• The seat you are sitting in TODAY is your new home for the semester.

• Your lab partner is the person you are sharing a table with.

• Fill out the seating chart

Logistics

• • • Open Disclosure *Due*

    • Media Release Form *Due*

    • Lab Safety Agreement / Walkthrough *Due*

    • $10 Lab Fee *Due*

    • Lab Notebook (Composition Notebook) *Due*

    • Mug Shot

Mug Shots

• Write your first and last name on the whiteboard and hold it in front of you for the picture (it may appear backward in the computer - this is OK - I will correct it later)

• Take 1 picture with the whiteboard and your face.

Google Classroom

• Use your assigned chromebook: Click the link in "Chemistry Resources" at the bottom of this webpage. Join the class. Make sure your profile is correct.

Sign up for REMIND

• • • Sign up for REMIND for Honors Chemistry by clicking on "Remind: Honors Chemistry" in Chemistry Resources at the bottom of this page.

    • Or text @67k842  to 81010

    • Or enter the code into your app to join: @67k842

Assignment: Chemistry General Math Review

Due Today (will grade in class if we have time)

• Complete the worksheet: Chemistry General Math Review

  • • • Write on your own paper. Show all of your work. Do the best that you can - I do not expect you to get 100% correct.

      • This is an individual assignment, do not copy or get help from your neighbors.

      • No phones allowed. You may use a calculator.

• Were you absent?

  • • • Grade your assignment with the key by marking the ones you got wrong.

      • Turn it into the make-up bin.

Lab Notebook Introduction

• We will set up your composition notebook to make it your Chemistry Lab Notebook. This requires very specific instructions so pay attention closely.

• Lab Notebook Setup Handout (this has been printed for you, keep the copy in your Chemistry binder

  • • Lab notebooks MUST be set up exactly as instructed on the handout or you will lose points for each lab. 

Lab Locker Checkout

• Write down your lab locker number once assigned.

• Find your key on the "Lab Key" board and open your locker to make sure everything works.

• Always return your key to the "Lab Key" board. 

• $10 fee to replace lost keys

Coming up...

Tuesday: Grade Math Review, Lab Notebook Setup, Pre-Lab: Measurements and Instruments

Wednesday: Lab Equipment Walkthrough

Thursday: Lab Safety Quiz, Pre-lab

Friday: Pre-Lab 

Monday: Lab 

Tuesday: Lab Continued

September 5 - Friday

What will we learn today? The skills needed to access prior knowledge of algebra math skills and apply them to chemistry.

How will we know if we've learned it? You are able to complete each math review problem correctly to show mastery.

Seats and Lab Partners - Monday

• The seat you are sitting in MONDAY is your new home for the semester.

• Your lab partner is the person you are sharing a table with.

• Fill out the seating chart

Chromebook and Phone Caddy Numbers

• Please write down your number in your chemistry notebook.

• Use your assigned chromebook: Click the link in "Chemistry Resources" at the bottom of this webpage. Join the class. Make sure your profile is correct.

Logistics

• • • Open Disclosure *Due Monday*

    • Media Release Form *Due Monday*

    • Lab Safety Agreement / Walkthrough *Due Monday*

    • $10 Lab Fee *Due Monday*

    • Lab Notebook (Composition Notebook) *Due Monday*

    • *No cell phone use during class. Phones must be in your assigned slot in the phone caddie. Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy

    • *Tardies: No tardies allowed - you must be in the room when the bell rings

    • *Restroom: Must use it during 8 minute passing time

Sign up for REMIND

• • • Sign up for REMIND for Honors Chemistry by clicking on "Remind: Honors Chemistry" in Chemistry Resources at the bottom of this page.

    • Or text @67k842  to 81010

    • Or enter the code into your app to join: @67k842

Assignment: Chemistry General Math Review

You will have more time to complete this in class on Monday

• Complete the worksheet: Chemistry General Math Review

  • • • Write on your own paper. Show all of your work. 

      • This is an individual assignment, do not copy or get help from your neighbors.

      • No phones allowed. You may use a calculator.

Coming up...

• • DUE Monday:

    • • $10 Lab Fee

      • Composition Notebook

      • Signed Media Release, Signed Open Disclosure, Signed Lab Safety Agreement

  • Monday: Math Review Continued, Lab Notebook Setup, Lab Stations, Mug Shots

September 4 - Thursday

Seats and Lab Partners

• The seat you sit in MONDAY will be your assigned seat for the semester - choose wisely!

• The person you are sharing a table with MONDAY will be your lab partner for the semester - choose wisely!

  • • There will not be any changing of lab partners after they are assigned.

    • If your lab partner is going to be gone, save the seat next to you for the absent person.

What do you need for this class:

• • • Three-Ring Binder (you may share with other classes)

    • Composition Notebook (for labs - not a spiral-bound notebook)

    • Spiral-Bound Notebook (to be used only for Chemistry, not other classes)

    • Loose-Leaf Paper

    • Pen and Pencil

    • Calculator (must be able to do scientific notation - look for “EE” or “EXP” button)

    • $10 lab fee (see me if you need help with this) *DUE MONDAY*

Prerequisites for Honors Chemistry:

• • • Must have completed or be enrolled in Algebra 2 and earn a "C" or better.

    • Must have completed and earned a "C" or better in a high school life science course (Biology)

Backpacks

• Backpacks should be in your locker - no backpacks in class.

• On lab days - you will need lab shoes (that cover your entire foot) so you will need to remember to bring them to class with you or put a pair in your chemistry lab locker

Introduction

About Me. About You.

• Finish Demos from Yesterday

Phones

• Place them in the phone holder in the correct slot with your number.

• Assigned number is the same as your chromebook number - write it down!

Chromebooks

• Use only your assigned chromebook. Write your number down.

• Plug them in every single time you return them to your assigned slot in the cart.

Sign up for REMIND

• • • Sign up for REMIND for Honors Chemistry by clicking on "Remind: Honors Chemistry" in Chemistry Resources at the bottom of this page.

    • Or text @67k842  to 81010

    • Or enter the code into your app to join: @67k842  

Questions? 

• • • What is the difference between Chemistry and Honors Chemistry?

    • How is AP Chemistry different than Honors Chemistry?

    • Your questions?

Logistics

• • • MrBeals.com (tour of website)

    • Open Disclosure *Due Monday*

    • Media Release Form *Due Monday*

    • Lab Safety Agreement / Walkthrough *Due Monday*

    • $10 Lab Fee *Due Monday*

    • Lab Notebook (Composition Notebook) *Due Monday*

    • No cell phone use during class. Phones must be in your assigned slot in the phone caddie. Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy

Coming up...

• Demo tomorrow: Disappearing Water

September 3 - Wednesday

Happy New School Year! Welcome to Honors Chemistry!

What do you need for this class?

• • • Three-Ring Binder (you may share with other classes)

    • Composition Notebook (for labs - not a spiral bound notebook, it MUST be a true composition notebook where pages cannot be ripped out)

    • Spiral Bound Notebook (to be used only for Chemistry, not other classes)

    • Loose-Leaf Paper (for assignments)

    • Pen and Pencil

    • Calculator (must be able to do scientific notation - look for “EE” or “EXP” button)

    • $10 lab fee (see me if you need help with this)

    • Sign up for REMIND for Honors Chemistry by clicking on "Remind: Honors Chemistry" in Chemistry Resources at the bottom of this page.

Prerequisites:

• • • Must have be enrolled in or have completed Algebra 2 and earn a "C" or better.

    • Must have completed and earned a "C" or better in a high school life science course (Biology)

Introductions

• • • About Me. About You.

    • Let's kick this off with some crazy chemistry!