Category Archives: Chemisty: Atoms

Main concepts for Chemistry test

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

CHEMISTRY UNIT MAIN CONCEPTS Atomic theory *Describe the progression of atomic theory from Democritus to the modern theory *Be able to compare each atomic theory Atoms *What is the location and charge of each structure in an atom? *Know how … Continue reading →

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Homework for the Week of Feb. 28

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

1)  STUDY FOR YOUR TEST! 2)  Work on your science fair projects/inventions TEST DATE: Block I: next Monday, March 7 Block II: next Tuesday, March 8 Block III: next Monday, March 7 ************************************************************ 8th graders!  Science Fair/Invention rough drafts are … Continue reading →

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Homework for the Week of Feb. 21

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

1)  Complete Chemistry Study guide 2)  Make sure you have all of the readings!!  Organize your binder. Due date: Block I: next Monday, Feb. 28 Block II: next Tuesday, March 1 Block I: next Monday, Feb. 28 *********************************************************** Chemistry test … Continue reading →

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Beware! The dangers of dihydrogen monoxide!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Reason #2456343234 why I want you all to be scientifically literate (or literally scientific?)  

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Homework for the Week of Feb 14

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Happy Love Day! 1)  Read “Forming new substances” 2)  Complete HW#21: Chain reaction Due date: Block I: Wed., Jan. 16 Block II: Friday, Jan. 18 Block III: Thursday, Jan. 17 **************************************************************** 3)  Read “Types of Chemical Reactions” 4)  Complete HW#22: … Continue reading →

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Element Research for the Giant Periodic Table

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

Here are links to help with your research.  Different sites may have different kinds of information so make sure you check them all out! The Dynamic Periodic Table PeriodicTable.com Web Elements Chemical Elements

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Fun with elements and compounds

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

**Do not repeat these experiments at home!  These are performed by professionals or amateurs who did or did not exercise safety precautions. Sodium + Water = Boom! *My favorite part might be the end with American flag.  I suppose exploding … Continue reading →

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Homework for the Week of Jan. 24th

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

1)  Read “Covalent Bonding” 2)  Complete HW#20: Stuck on you Due Date: Block I: next Monday, Jan. 31 Block II: Friday, Jan. 28 Block III: Monday, Jan. 31 **************************************************************************** REMINDER!  SCIENCE FAIR EXPERIMENTAL PLANS/INVENTION DESIGN PLANS ARE DUE THIS WEEK! … Continue reading →

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The Element Song!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

At the end of the week, I’ll hand out an assignment that will result in the entire Middle School making a GIANT PERIODIC TABLE! To get you geared up for it, check out Tom Lehrer’s famous song! Try to sing … Continue reading →

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Homework for the Week of Jan. 17

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

1)  Read “Electrons and Chemical Bonding” 2)  Complete HW#19″Chemical Calisthenics Due Date: Block I:  next Tuesday, Jan. 25 Block II: Friday, Jan. 14 Block III: next Thursday, Jan. 27 ********************************************************************************************************* SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS/INVENTION–NEXT DEADLINE IS COMING UP! *Science Fair Experimental … Continue reading →

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