Chemistry (Period 5) Assignments

Our Last Summative Assessment is upon us.

Hi Chemistry students,

Please have CH 18 packet completed and ready to turn in tomorrow 5/14.


We will be dedicating the class time to work on the summative element projects. Bring in any technology that you can to utulize your time effectively. If you are creating a poster, bring in materials for that.. etc


I understand, there is an offer to study for AP test during class times other than regular scheduled ones. I am open to work individually with students for permission to go.


Finally, I have attached the powerpoint from today for Ch 18.


:) Mrs. Ziegler

Hi Chemistry Students,

Hi Chemistry students,

Hi all,

Chemistry Students,

For tonight and tomorrow, please work on the rather large Review Packet for Accumulative testing. I will be either posting or have available for you tomorrow the key for the packet, including detailed explanations for the questions on concepts we have not been able to get to.

Remember the large amount of resources available to you on my Web page of things I have presented over the year that you can use to help refresh some of the concepts.

I have also posted the Presentation I gave today on Solutions as well as the one created for Thermodynamics and typed notes. They are also attached to this homework notification. 

First period class - I made an adjustment to the grading set up for Thursdays Practice Test, that I was unable to communicate to all of you in Advisory:  There are 90 questions on the Practice Review Test, but on the STAR there are only 60. I will be basing the practice grade from 60 questions, targeting questions of the concepts that we lack formal instruction to use as some of the 30 disregarded.

REMINDER TO ALL: This practice is for review and cannot hurt your grade at all, however if you do well (thus showing mastery) AND you have the  Review Packet "completed" (this is your ticket) you may swap this grade with any (1 only) of our summatives from the year.

**NOTE on the Review Packet if you have previously shown mastery on certain concept areas, then answer 2-3 representative questions for that area and that would be considered complete.

 If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]

 Mrs. Z

UPDATE ON REVIEW PACKET.. ANSWER KEY  ATTACHED

Chemistry students,

Hello Chemistry Students,

Please continue to work on CH 14 practice problems worksheets, and practice test to help prepare for Ch 13-14 Test Thurs 4/11. Be sure to bring in completed worksheets on Test day to be collected. (Recall I stamped completed ones yesterday.(those are the on-time papers)

Have a great Weekend.

Continual REMINDER: KEEP WORKING TO GET ALL RE-TAKES COMPLETED ASAP!! EXPECTATION IS FRIDAY 4/12.

Mrs. Ziegler

Hi all chemistry students and parents,

Chemistry students -  

TEST CH 13 & 14 (States of Matter and Gas Laws) on Thursday 4/11

Homework today, many of you worked during class and were able to get through a good part of the Practice problems handed out in 2 worksheets (1- front and back, 2-Packet labeled Ch 14.4)

Both of these are due on Thursday 4/4 - They are expected to be completed and ready to hand in on Thursday.

ALSO NOTE: My expectations are that any outstanding Re-takes need to be completed by next Fri 4/12. Be sure to schedule your re-teaches with me and complete the application to submit including parent signatures.  I freely offer my lunches on WED and FRI (your advisory) to give more opportunities for re-teaches - you just need to arrange with me prior to lunch that day. I am also available in the mornings. I arrive before 7:00am most days and you can arrange a time to come in before school starts for re-teaching. Several students have already taken advantage during this time with good success.

We are moving forward to Ch 16 & 17 next week as we continue to review for the Test on 4/11. You should be receiving a large packet for each Chapter by Monday that we will work on as a class and individually.

See you Thursday!  Mrs. Ziegler

Hope you all are having a great week off!.

On last Thursday 3/21, I assigned the following : Due Tuesday April 2.

1) Complete the Lab write-up we reviewed on Thursday if you did not turn it in. &

2)Read all of Chapter 14. Try the worksheet for Gas Laws. NOTE* - We went pretty quick through the lesson on Thursday, so it is okay if some of it gives you struggles, the assignment is to give the problems a good try using Chapter 14 as a guide and the power points uploaded on my WSCA website. All of the concepts are in Chapter 14.

Section 1 introduces the properties of gases which is also touched on in Chapter 13.

The Gas Laws and the sections of Ch 14 they are discussed, are the following:

Boyles Law - Section 2 p418 Charles Law - Section 2 p420

Gay Lussac's Law - Section p422 Combined Gas Law - Section 2 p424

Ideal Gas Law - Section 3 p426 Dalton's Law - Section 4 p432

Graham's Law - Section 4 p435   ( effusion and diffusion )

We will be addressing all the of Laws again on Tuesday.  I will be around until Friday, please feel free to email if you have any questions.

Mrs. Ziegler

Happy Monday,

Hello Everyone,

Please note: yesterday when O put in the homework, I stated p 207, 208-209 but those are wrong page #s - should be p407-408.

Hope all is going well with your reviewing for tomorrow's test!

Read Chapter 13 Section 1 and 2.

NOTICE OF SUMMATIVE TEST DATE CHANGE!!!

Chemistry students and parents,

Chemistry Students - Your boards look great, it really shows how much work you all put into this scientific inquiry summative assessment!!

Moving on as we must - Your homework due tomorrow is - Complete p347-348 #53-58 all.
Some of you may still be struggling but use the resources I have given you attached powerpoints and give it your best shot!! :)

Finish any homework from last week, not completed.

Chemistry students and parents.

REMINDER TO ALL MRS. ZIEGLER SCIENCE STUDENTS:

Chemistry students and parents,

Hello my fine Chemistry students and parents,

The homework for tonight is to get out the Chapter 10 Objective Handout I gave you all last week, and complete the problems while reading through the notes included on the pages.

We will complete Ch 10 on Thursday and begin Chapter 11 so be sure to get all your assignments complete!

Mrs. Ziegler

Hello Chemistry students and Parents,

We had an exciting lab set up today and as things sometimes work out in real world labs, it did not go as planned. We had a few students that were able to get to the end powder.  We will turn this disappointment into a learning opportunity and discuss what might have been contributing factors to our problem. The write-up will be completed in class next week.

Many of you are really struggling with CH 10 dimensional analysis, I will be having my lunch in class tomorrow so you may get a pass to come in during your advisory to get help. The worksheets are designed to walk you through, but you still need other resources. Reading the book, using your notes and reviewing the power points that are on my webpage. There are two attachments as well as two links to video power points. I used  at least two of them in class, but felt the others would be helpful too.

Monday the Feb 4 - we will be having a Quiz on Chapter 10. Be sure to review the main concepts associated with the dimensional analysis we have been working on. 

Homework - practice, practice, practice-   p315: 50, 52(d), 53(c), 56, 58(a-b), 59(a-c), 60(a), 61(c), 63(c), 64(c), 68(a).

Note: #61 You need to remember that: density = mass/volume and @STP 22.4L = 1 mol

p302 addresses density as well. Here is a sample question to help out -

#61(a)- density of C₃H₈ is what @STP?    Molar Mass = Carbon- 12g/mol *3 = 36      Total = 44g/mol

                                                                                       Hydrogen- 1g/mol * 8 = 8

density of C₃H₈ =  44g    *   1mol   = 1.96 g/L

                             1mol       22.4 L

See you tomorrow in advisory otherwise - Have a great weekend. Mrs. Z

Hi fabulous chemistry students and parents,

Hi all,

Happy Thursday Chemistry Students and Parents,

We are learning about Moles, not the furry creature moles but the chemical mole that is equal to Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 10²³).

After our discussion today and multiple examples, you all should have the tools to dive into the dimensional analysis problems for chapter 10. If you need refreshing or reinforcement, I have posted the power point links on the Chapter 9-10 resources page. 

Homework Due Monday 1/28 (Mini Monday) is the following: Read 10.2 - 10.3 (10.1 if you didn't for last Tues homework) Complete pgs 102-108 of the big packet in the middle of those pages are pg 95-97 read and complete those also but SKIP the READING SKILLS BOX on p97.

Test scores for Ch 9 were shown to students today. Applications to Resubmit for Retakes went out to those students that received an "I" as well as any students who wanted to improve their understanding and grade. The application must be completed and signed by student and parent or guardian before the retake may be taken.  It is your responsibility to come to me and set up re-teach time to complete test corrections, assignments and extra re-teach material if needed. All retakes for Chapter 9 should be completed by next Friday February 1st.

 

SCIENCE FAIR UPDATE:

I am now going to be reminding all students to keep on top of their Science Fair Projects on every homework update. Due date for completion (Board included) is Monday February 25th 2013.

Although most of this information has been passed out, I think it is important to have access to it online- The due date list, Task 1, 2 & 3 sheets, and the Summative Assessment rubric for the projects. are attached to this homework as well as on my pages labeled Science Fair. Please note that the judging of the boards is taking place throughout the school week of the 25th of Feb. This judging will be done by college science student volunteers from the local college. This judging is not part of the Summative assessment grading that each credentialed science teacher will be grading based on the attached rubric.

Lastly, If you click on Mrs. Dixon and go to her web pages there is a special one labeled Science Fair. This site gives a wealth of information about the event, judging, grading etc. If has a FAQ (frequently asked questions) document as well.

Have a great evening and weekend! See you in class on Monday. Don't forget, if you have questions on the homework, email or stop by tomorrow for help.

Mrs. Ziegler

Happy Tuesday Chemistry Students and Parents,

Happy 3-day Weekend chemistry students and parents!!

Hello All Chemistry students and parents,

ADDING THE LINK FOR THE POWERPOINT

Hello Chemistry students and parents,

Homework for today, Due Monday 1/14

Chapter 9 Section 4 and 5

 p273 #29, 30, 32

p279 #38, 41

p281 #55,59,61

and a worksheet with a lot of practice writing and naming Chemical compound formulas - Remember Monday is our group race for naming and writing formulas!

Good Afternoon Chemistry students and parents,

Welcome Back Chemistry Parents and Students!

Good Afternoon Chemistry Students and Parents,

Hello Chemistry Science Students and Parents,

I want to communicate clearly to all of you how I have the end of the semester planned out as well as how the grading policy is set-up. I know there has been some confusion around campus recently.

Today, students took their last regular summative assessment on CH 7 and 8. Next Thursday 12/13 will be a Lab practical that will be a portion of their Accumulative summative assessment. Tuesday 12/18 will be the written portion of the Accumulative assessment. Overall this two part assessment is still worth the same as any other summative assessment (100 points).

I will have today's assessment graded and handed back to the students by Monday 12/10, I want time for any student that did not show proficiency for the concepts to be able to have re-teach(es) and a retake before the end of the semester.  Following this same idea, the accumulative assessments are set up earlier than the end of the last week, for the time to re-teach and retake before the end of the semester. It is up to you, the student to follow-up with me and fulfill the requirements  for eligibility of a retake.

Eligibility for a retake requires the following tasks:

1) A minimum of 2 re-teaches with me. (for students clearing an "I")

2) Test corrections (can be written on test) that I must see.

3) All assignments for that unit or set of chapters to be completed.

4) Any other re-teach activities/assignments I may have given. (Done on an individual basis)

** For students who earned a 70 or above and are trying to improve their grade , I only require one re-teach instead of 2 with me.

I have informed the students this week that next Tuesday 12/11 is the last day to take any retakes for previous tests - Unit 1, and Ch 4-5. Many thoughts are involved in setting this deadline but mostly, it is so the students can focus on the rest of their upcoming tests(in all subjects) and if needed, retakes of those. (Hopefully, No retakes for those will be needed!)

Grading Policy Confusion: 

As stated in my syllabus at the beginning of the school year, this class is 100% summative. I do many formative assessments during the class time as well as by collecting key assignments and grading them. I enter the key assignments into the grade book, but are not included in the final letter grade.

Any student receiving an " I" on any summative assessment indicates they have not completed mastery of all the core standards for Chemistry, set for this semester; therefore, they receive an " I" for their semester grade. The " I"  may be cleared by retaking the summative assessment and demonstrating  proficiency.

In other words, regardless of other assessment grades earned  this semester, if a student does not show proficiency on one summative assessment and has not cleared the "Incomplete" for that assessment, then they have not successfully mastered all of the specific set of standards that I have deemed a necessary part of learning Chemistry. Thus the grade given for the semester is an "I".

 I hope this helps to clear up any questions or confusion. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

 Mrs. Ziegler :)

Hello Chemistry students and parents,

Here are the resources I had copies of today in class.

Hi all Chemistry students,

Test on Ch 7&8 is on Thursday Dec 6th.

Hello Chemistry students and parents,

Wonderful Chemistry students and parents,

On Tuesday, we worked on all of the worksheets covering Lewis Dot structures, ionic bonding, covalent bonding and VSEPR theory molecular models.

THURSDAY 12/6 - SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (TEST) ON CHAPTER 7 & 8

I handed out the Chapter 7 and 8 Practice Review. Complete this by test day at the latest. The sooner you complete it though, the more time you will have to ask questions and work on your weak spots. Note* - the review should not be the only focus when preparing for this summative assessment. The worksheets and notes will be just as important to review.

This Thursday we will be taking the concepts of the worksheets to 3-d models (hands-on). The Molecular Model Lab is so cool. It's like playing with toys while learning!! During the down time (we only have a few kits) there will be time to work on your Science Fair project as well as continue to work on these current concepts. The more practice the better.

Have a good night! Mrs. Ziegler 

Good Afternoon Chemistry Students and Parents,

You survived the first day back!! :)The next 4 weeks (last weeks of this 1st semester) are going to fly by, and we still have much to complete. So, be sure you are staying on top of your work and asking for help right when you are struggling.

Please complete tonight due tomorrow: The Chapter 8 Practice Worksheet

If you have anything left to complete on the last two work sheet assignments -finish that up. All of these assignments will be reviewed tomorrow to ensure success in understanding these complex concepts.
Note: Previous Homework Posting have some resources attached for assistance and extra practice.

Lastly: Dates to schedule in your planners:
Thurs. 12/06 Summative Test Chapter 7-8
Tentative Thurs. 12/13 Accumulative Summative Test Ch 1-8
Lab Practical as part of the Accumulative assessment –tentative last week of school

I will keep you updated on the tentative schedules as I solidify them.

Have a great rest of the day, and see you tomorrow!!
Mrs. Ziegler

Gobble Gobble - Chemistry Students and Parents,

UPDATE FOR EXTRA RESOURCES AND PRACTICE. :)

Hello Chemistry Students,

Hello Chemistry Students and Parents,

Here are a few of the presentations we have been working through for your reference.

Good Evening, chemistry students and parents,

We practiced today, creating electron dot structures and ionic compound formulas.

Homework:  1) Complete the worksheet Properties of Ionic Compounds.

                ***Remember Section C -which is on Covalent Bonds - you may try that section, but it is not      required for Thursday Due date. We have not covered Covalent bonds enough.

2) Complete reading of Ch 7 if not finished, Read Ch 8 section 1 and Complete Writing Activity only on pg 216 (purple box)

We are doing a lab activity on Thursday. Be sure to try and wear closed toed shoes and keep your favorite outfits at home. :)

LASTLY- REMINDER: KEEP WORKING ON COMING IN FOR RETEACHES AND SCHEDULE YOUR RETAKES

(5th period I will see you tomorrow during enrichment!)

 

Have a good night!

Mrs. Ziegler

Review for Chapter 6 Quiz tomorrow.

Hello Chemistry Students and Parents,

Yesterday was a bit of a crazy day. I hope you all enjoyed Element Bingo!

There is a short Quiz on Tuesday on the organization, properties and trends of the elements of the Periodic Table. (CH 6) 

The homework given yesterday is due on Monday 11/5 is a Ch 6 Study Guide. There are a few questions that may stump some of you .. I have attached a few resources to help you out. Also, don't forget you can always email me! I also will post the answers for the assignment from Thursday (1-12 multiple choice questions)

If you are having any trouble opening any of these, please let me know via email and I can send them directly to you.

Thanks, Mrs. Ziegler :)

Chemistry students and parents,

Well, we had a very successful day ranking the reactivity of unknown metals by observing their reactions after adding Hydrochloric Acid!!! It was great to see all the students connecting the bubbles and gasses they were seeing to where the metals are placed on the periodic table. Thank you all for following safe laboratory practices. :)

Tonight's homework is for preparation of the last half of Thursday's lesson. Complete questions on p193 #3-9 these are at the end of Section 1 (Ch7) Also Read Ch 7 Section 2.

The first half of class on Thursday will be a little Element Bingo (finally :)) and reviewing all the current CH 6 assignments from this week as well as last Thursday's class work.

The Ch 6 quiz will be on Tuesday November 6.

Happy Halloween. Be Safe and Scary!!!

Mrs. Ziegler

Monochromatic Monday!

Homework Today: Due tomorrow 10/30 - A short worksheet on Ch 6 concepts. (Based on assessment of classwork last Thursday - we need a little bit more time before continuing to move to Ch 7.) If you did not finish classwork please do so by tomorrow - It was p 181-182 #24-54 all.

We are doing a lab tomorrow that involves Acid - so as you dress for Disney, think about closed toe shoes.
Note: working on Quiz for Ch6 scheduled for Mon 11/5 or Tuesday 11/6.

RETEACH for CH 4-5 Test this week during advisory or enrichment (1st and 3rd) we meet as a class, 5th period we can schedule re-teach as it fits your schedule. Retake for Ch 4-5 on Friday 11/2.

Have a wonderful afternoon!!
Mrs. Ziegler

Happy Friday Chemistry Students and Parents,

 

I am bummed I was out sick yesterday, I have a mini- lab that I was excited for Thursday. We shall attempt to get to it on Tuesday.

 

I got great reviews from the substitute! Thank you. I will be reviewing the class work ( p181- 182 # 24-54 all) this weekend to see what we need to reinforce in Ch 6. We will also have a chance to double check the progress of the other class work wksht we had on Tuesday.

 

I would like to start prepping you for the next chapter- so the homework given yesterday  is to Read Chapter  7 only section 1 and complete the two practice problems (1 & 2) at the top of page 193. If you are still working on mastering Chapter 6 concepts (I know we are moving fast) spend some time reviewing the chapter and questions throughout. Remember I will be assessing understanding from your formative class work assignments. I am planning a short quiz for Ch6 most likely on Monday Nov 5. I will keep you updated based on yesterdays assessment.

 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  Enjoy the Haunted House!

 

Mrs. Ziegler

Homework: In preparation for Element Bingo, which I hope we can get to on Thursday, if not we will definitely do on Monday.

Hello Chemistry students and parents,

Hi my fine chemistry students and parents,

* TEST THURSDAY 10/18 CHAPTER 4 and 5

Test Tomorrow Chapter 4 and 5.

Hello My Fine Chemistry Students and Parents,

Chemistry Students and Parents,

Due Mon 10/ 8 

Hello Chemistry Students and Parents,

HW:  If you didn't finish it in class then p 149  23-39 ODDs

Hi all,

To my wonderful Chemistry students!!

Thank you all for doing so well in class today with Mrs. O'Hanlon.

Hmwk: One more chance for the Chocolate wksht if you didn't get it done over the weekend

 Hope you enjoyed your Journey through the Atoms on Fri. 

Homework for Tuesday Due on Thursday 9/20

Make a Table Listing all the Scientist that contributed to the "discovery" of the structure of the atom.

Next to each name, write down their method (ex: JJ Thompson's Cathode ray Tube) and then what contribution that had on the final determination of the structure of the atom.

 

Scientist

Methodology and/or Instrument

Results and Conclusion of Discovery

Read through CH 4 only section 1 and 2. Familiarize yourself with the vocabulary in these two sections.

Study for Unit 1 Summative Assessment (test) Covering Chapter 1-3

Homework due tomorrow: 

Good Evening Chemistry Students and Parents,

Guess What!! 

Hi All,

What a great day in the Chemistry Lab!! I hope you all enjoyed being Alchemists.

The lab report, we will complete together on Thursday. If you would like to answer the questions on your own, Great!

The homework that was actually due today, is pushed to Thursday. Our lab took the entire class period. We will go over that too, so if you have questions, don't worry.

See you all on Thursday - You should all be proud of how you conducted yourselves in a real lab setting. I look forward to many more this year!

Mrs. Ziegler

Hi all, hope your weekend has been great!!

Chapter 2 - Pg 51 Conceptual Problem 2.2 read through information then answer #18 & 19
Pg 52 - Complete Writing Paragraph box in the section assessment at the bottom. Comparing and Contrasting compound and element.
Pg 55 #32, Pg 58 #53-56 *( note: #56 is an advanced question and not required, give it a try)
Complete the Worksheet Handed out on Thursday August 30.
Bring a Penny to class on Tuesday Sept 4.
Please e-mail me at [email protected] for any questions or concerns.

E-mail me and I will send an attachment directly back, if you have any problems

Thank You for your patience and understanding while we wait for our textbooks.

Complete the Formative Assessment we started today.


On a blank piece of paper - Label Chapter 1
Complete questions #70 on p35, #81 on p36 and #1-15 on p37.

See attached files for questions.

Go over Syllabus and Science Lab Safety Information with your parent or guardian.  Have parent or guardian sign so read and undersatnding for both documents and bring back to class tomorrow.