Week of 9/24/12 - 9/28/12

ATOMS & THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS

This week we are starting a new unit on atoms and the periodic table of elements.  We will begin our week studying the structure of the atom and the arrangement of electrons. Students will also participate in a spectroscopy lab.  We will practice describing and determining atomic number and atomic mass.

HOMEWORK

Monday (9/24): None

Tuesday (9/25): Retake Atom Quiz

Wednesday (9/26): Finish Lesson 11, pg. 13 & 14

Thursday (9/27): None

Friday (9/28): Finish Lesson 12

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to all classes for doing so well on the first unit test!  Here are the class averages for the Scientific Investigation test:

              Class               Big Goal            Average

• Astronomers             85%                 90% 
• Chemists                  85%                 84%
• Engineers                 80%                 87%
• Inventors                  85%                 83%
• Physicists                82%                 81%