Monday, October 19, 2009
Physical Science
TLW describe ionic bonds and covalent bonds.
TLW identify particles produced by ionic bonding and by covalent bonding.
ACoS Std #1, 1-1, 1-2, 3, 3-1
AHSGE: n/a
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Bellringer: Identify the element combinations as resulting in shared electrons or donation/receipt.
20.2.1 ionic bonds ppt
Practice writing formulas for ionic compounds
HW: ionic formula practice sheet
Earth Science
TLW describe the size and structure of the Milky Way Galaxy.
TLW list the ways in which galaxies differ from one another.
TLW cite the evidence that indicates that the universe is expanding.
TLW describe how the universe began according to the big bang theory.
ACoS Std #5, 5-1, 5-2, 7-2, 11
AHSGE: n/a
 Bellringer: go over upcoming test dates
 25.3 powerpoint notes
 CW: p. 721 #1-5
Chemistry
TLW explain why certain nuclei are radioactive.
TLW apply knowledge of radioactive decay to write balanced nuclear equations.
ACoS Std#9-2, 9-3
AHSGE: n/a
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Bellringer: go over upcoming tests/due dates
Grade p. 809 HW assignment
Complete 25.2 text notes
Review & practice balancing nuclear equations
HW: p. 814 #10-14
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Physical Science
TLW describe ionic bonds and covalent bonds.
TLW identify particles produced by ionic bonding and by covalent bonding.
TLW explain how to determine oxidation numbers.
TLW write formulas and names for ionic compounds.
ACoS Std #1, 1-1, 1-2, 3, 3-1
AHSGE: n/a
 Bellringer: Write formulas for the element combinations listed.
 20.3 naming ionic compounds notes & practice naming ionic compounds
 HW: selected problems from ionic naming worksheet
Earth Science
TLW describe what astronomers can learn by studying star properties.
TLW explain how distance affects parallax.
TLW list the factors that determine a star’s apparent magnitude.
TLW describe the relationship shown on a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.
TLW identify which stage marks the birth of a star.
TLW explain why all stars eventually die.
TLW list the stages of the sun’s life cycle.
TLW describe the size and structure of the Milky Way Galaxy.
TLW list the ways in which galaxies differ from one another.
TLW cite the evidence that indicates that the universe is expanding.
TLW describe how the universe began according to the big bang theory.
ACoS Std #5, 5-1, 5-2, 7-2, 9, 9-2, 11
AHSGE: n/a
 Bellringer: Assign questions
 Ch 25 Study Guide
 HW: study for Ch 25 vocabulary quiz
Chemistry
TLW describe how induced transmutation is used to produce a transuranium element.
TLW solve problems involving radioactive decay rates.
ACoS Std#9, 9-2, 9-3
AHSGE: n/a
 Bellringer: Predict the type of decay
 25.3 notes & practice solving radioactive decay rate problems
 HW: p. 819 Mini Lab
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Physical Science
TLW explain what a chemical formula represents.
ACoS Std #1-2, 3-1
AHSGE: n/a
 No bellringer: 5th & 6th period students report to computer lab
 Element Project Part II: powerpoint presentation
 1st period students will be taking PLAN test
Earth Science
TLW describe what astronomers can learn by studying star properties.
TLW explain how distance affects parallax.
TLW list the factors that determine a star’s apparent magnitude.
TLW describe the relationship shown on a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.
TLW identify which stage marks the birth of a star.
TLW explain why all stars eventually die.
TLW list the stages of the sun’s life cycle.
TLW describe the size and structure of the Milky Way Galaxy.
TLW list the ways in which galaxies differ from one another.
TLW cite the evidence that indicates that the universe is expanding.
TLW describe how the universe began according to the big bang theory.
ACoS Std #5, 5-1, 5-2, 7-2, 9, 9-2, 11
AHSGE: n/a
 Bellringer: review Ch 25 vocabulary
 Ch 25 vocabulary quiz
 Trivia-style review for Ch 25 test
Chemistry
TLW list the founding scientists in the study of radioactivity and state their discoveries.
TLW identify alpha, beta, and gamma radiation in terms of composition and key properties.
TLW explain why certain nuclei are radioactive.
TLW apply knowledge of radioactive decay to write balanced nuclear equations.
TLW describe how induced transmutation is used to produce a transuranium element.
TLW solve problems involving radioactive decay rates.
ACoS Std#9, 9-2, 9-3
AHSGE: n/a
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Bellringer: Review Ch 25 Vocabulary
Ch 25 Vocabulary Test
Give study sheet
Review topics as needed
Paper Chromatography Lab Report due tomorrow
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Physical Science
TLW explain what a chemical formula represents.
ACoS Std #1-2, 3-1
AHSGE: n/a
 No bellringer: 1st period students report to computer lab
 1st period: Element Project Part II: powerpoint presentation
 5th & 6th period students: go over HW & review ionic compound formulas & naming
Earth Science
TLW describe what astronomers can learn by studying star properties.
TLW explain how distance affects parallax.
TLW list the factors that determine a star’s apparent magnitude.
TLW describe the relationship shown on a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.
TLW identify which stage marks the birth of a star.
TLW explain why all stars eventually die.
TLW list the stages of the sun’s life cycle.
TLW describe the size and structure of the Milky Way Galaxy.
TLW list the ways in which galaxies differ from one another.
TLW cite the evidence that indicates that the universe is expanding.
TLW describe how the universe began according to the big bang theory.
ACoS Std #5, 5-1, 5-2, 7-2, 9, 9-2, 11
AHSGE: n/a
 Bellringer: review study guide
 Ch 25 test
 HW: Ch 23 vocabulary
Chemistry
TLW explain what a chemical formula represents.
ACoS Std#3-1
AHSGE: n/a
 No bellringer; students report to computer lab
 Element Project Part II: powerpoint presentation
 Paper Chromatography Lab Report due
Friday, October 23, 2009
Physical Science
TLW describe ionic bonds and covalent bonds.
TLW identify particles produced by ionic bonding and by covalent bonding.
TLW explain how to determine oxidation numbers.
TLW write formulas and names for ionic compounds.
ACoS Std #1, 1-1, 1-2, 3, 3-1
AHSGE: n/a
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Bellringer: Identify the incorrect formulas/names
Part I of Element Project Due
1st period review HW
CW: practice writing formulas and naming ionic compounds
HW: ionic compound practice sheet; study for ionic compound quiz
Earth Science
TLW list the major differences between the terrestrial and Jovian planets.
TLW explain how the solar system formed.
ACoS Std #5, 5-1, 5-3
AHSGE: n/a
 Bellringer: What are some of the major differences between the inner planets (Mercury to Mars) and the
outer planets (Jupiter to dwarf planet Pluto)
 23.1 powerpoint notes
 CW: p. 648 #1-5
Chemistry
TLW list the founding scientists in the study of radioactivity and state their discoveries.
TLW identify alpha, beta, and gamma radiation in terms of composition and key properties.
TLW explain why certain nuclei are radioactive.
TLW apply knowledge of radioactive decay to write balanced nuclear equations.
TLW describe how induced transmutation is used to produce a transuranium element.
TLW solve problems involving radioactive decay rates.
ACoS Std#9, 9-2, 9-3
AHSGE: n/a
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Bellringer: review for test
Part I of Element Project due (research information sheet & element advertisement)
Ch 25 Test
HW: Ch 5 vocabulary