Tuesday/Wednesday, 01/02 September, 2015

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are things made of and how do they change?

RELEVANCE: How am I ever going to use this information in my real life?

NGSSS: SC.912.N.1.1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  Students will be able to:

-Explain why knowledge of chemistry is central to other scientific endeavors.

-Describe different areas of chemistry.

-Take a baseline exam in chemistry. 

VOCABULARY: matter, chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry

HOME LEARNING: none

AGENDA

WHOLE GROUP

Students returned their signed syllabus page indicating that they and their parent have read and understood the syllabus for the biology class. Students not returning the signed page should do so as soon as possible.

Students then took the baseline Chemistry exam. We will have data chats once the results are tabulated.

Chemistry students, click the link below to access the Chemistry Baseline Exam. You may use the printed Periodic Table to help you with the questions. Once you complete the exam, be sure to click the submit button. You must answer all questions for your test to score.

Chemistry Baseline Examination

Friday/Monday, 28/31 August, 2015

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are things made of and how do they change?

RELEVANCE: How am I ever going to use this information in my real life?

NGSSS: SC.912.N.1.1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  Students will be able to:

-Explain why knowledge of chemistry is central to other scientific endeavors.

-Describe different areas of chemistry.

-Design and evaluate a scientific investigation using evidence of scientific thinking and problem solving.

VOCABULARY: matter, chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry

HOME LEARNING: Bring back your signed syllabus receipt.

AGENDA

WHOLE GROUP

We collected and reviewed HL 1. Remember, you will be placing your copy in your notebook.

Students received their updated syllabus. It is to be read and placed in the class folder. Have your parent/guardian read the syllabus and sign,. You should also sign and bring the document page with the signature only back to the next class.

-I do - collect and review HL 1

Classes that had not completed the GIMO Disease Spread did so, along with the CER portion as the conclusion.

We then continued construction of interactive notebook pages from inside front cover to page 8, and the back inside cover and pages a through e.

Wednesday/Thursday, 26/27 August, 2015

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are things made of and how do they change?

RELEVANCE: How am I ever going to use this information in my real life?

NGSSS: SC.912.N.1.1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  Students will be able to:

-Explain why knowledge of chemistry is central to other scientific endeavors.

-Describe different areas of chemistry.

-Design and evaluate a scientific investigation using evidence of scientific thinking and problem solving. 

VOCABULARY: matter, chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry

HOME LEARNING: HL 1 Introduction to Chemistry

AGENDA

WHOLE GROUP

We continued working on the GIZMO Disease Spread. Should you need to complete your work at home, please see me for a username and password.

We began construction of our interactive science notebook. The composition book will be kept at home, since it is a STUDY TOOL! You are required to maintain your notebook and have it ready to grade at any time.

Monday/Tuesday, 24/25 August, 2015

Monday/Tuesday, 24/25 August, 2015

Welcome back to a new year at COPE South!

I hope each of you has had a restful summer and that you're ready to begin a new year of learning and achievement!

When you visit this site, you will find pertinent information about the class structure for the day. You can find home learning links, links to videos, virtual labs, and powerpoint here. Occasionally, you may be directed to another site that can display those things in a better manner. Regardless, this is the place you can come for review and/or to find out what you missed or did not have the opportunity to complete in class.

Don't forget; you can always email me at DrGCDMS@dadeschools.net.

Have a wonderful scientific year!

Date: Monday/Tuesday, 24/25 August, 2015

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are things made of and how do they change?

RELEVANCE: How am I ever going to use this information in my real life?

Benchmark: SC.912.N.1.1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  Students will be able to:

-Explain the role science plays in the study of life. 

-Design and evaluate a scientific investigation using evidence of scientific thinking and problem solving. 

-Identify the central themes of biology.

VOCABULARY: matter, chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry

HOME LEARNING: HL 1 Introduction to Chemistry

Students completed a contact card and reviewed information from the syllabus, which will be distributed at a later date.

We then watched the short video What good can chemistry do? Students were asked to record (on a sticky) one of the following about the video: new fact learned, something interesting, or a question about the video. This will be placed in the interactive notebook once it is completed.

I cannot post the video here, as it is embedded in your text. I will assign you a user name and password to allow you to experience you book as an interactive tool. Once this is done, you will be able to view the videos associated with the text.

We began a review of the scientific method by performing (whole class) a GIZMO entitled Disease Spread. Once completed, we will write a summary using the CER method (claim, evidence, reasoning). If you didn't get a chance to finish the GIZMO, see me and I will assign you a user name and password so that you can finish it at home.

Don't forget, you have a home learning assignment. It is due on Friday for periods 1 and 3. You can find the home learning below. Just click the image to print a copy. Remember, you are to write answers only for me on your own paper. Write your answers on the handout for yourself so that we can check your work and you can have a study copy!

This is HL 1. Answers only on your own paper.