Week of 10/29/12 - 11/2/12

STATES OF MATTER & PHYSICAL CHANGES
We are continuing our new unit this week on states of matter and physical changes. It is a short unit and will conclude with a unit test the following week.

HOMEWORK
Monday (10/29): Finish today's WS, Finish workbook pages 59-62 (from Friday)
Tuesday (10/30): Review class notes
Wednesday (10/31): Unit Test next week Tuesday, Nov. 6
Thursday (11/1): Chapter Review WS (front & back)
Friday (11/2): Finish Freeze Lab Report

• Unit Test on Tuesday 11/6
• Atom Model Project due Wednesday 11/14

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to all students for their hard work during our unit on atoms and the periodic table of elements. Each class reached their big goal on the unit test last week! Great job - keep it up! 

CLASS                   BIG GOAL          TEST AVERAGE

Astronomers                85%                        90%

Chemists                     85%                        87%

Engineers                    80%                        88%

Inventors                     85%                        86%

Physicists                   82%                        84%

Week of 10/22/12 - 10/26/12

UNIT TEST - Tuesday, October 23
This week we will finish our unit on atoms and the periodic table of elements.  We will review as a class on Monday, and students will need to finish their study guide for homework.  Mrs. Kenner will be available during lunch and after school on Monday for additional review.  The test is on Tuesday, 10/23 and will cover all state standards, objectives, and vocabulary listed on the objective list that students received at the beginning of the unit.  Let's work hard to reach our big goal!

HOMEWORK
Monday (10/22): Finish study guide!  Study for unit test!
Tuesday (10/23): TEST today! (Enrichment = extra credit)
Wednesday (10/24): Atom Model Project (due Wednesday, Nov. 14)
Thursday (10/25): Retake test at lunch
Friday (10/26): Finish Workbook pg. 59-62

ATOM MODEL PROJECT
On Wednesday, students will be assigned the Atom Model Project.  Students will receive a handout in class that includes all information for the project.  Here are a few key details and examples of the project:

• Due: Wednesday, November 14 (before 1st period)
• Part 1 (450 points)
• Work with a partner to create a 3D model of an atom
• Accurately include all protons, neutrons, and electrons
• Use materials from home (cotton balls, beads, foam balls, clay, wire, pipe cleaners, etc.)
• Mrs. Kenner has some supplies students may use
• Create a key to complement the model
• Part 2 (50 points) 
• This part is optional, but is required in order for students to receive an A on the project
• Independently (without their partner), students will research their element and create a PowerPoint/Keynote to turn in with their model
• Mrs. Kenner will be available to help with research and PowerPoint after school as needed

Week of 10/15/12 - 10/19/12

HOMEWORK:
Monday (10/15): Quiz tomorrow!  Periodic Table Poster due Wednesday (10/17)
Tuesday (10/16): Unit Test next Tuesday (10/23); Periodic Table Poster due tomorrow!
Wednesday (10/17): Retake quiz at lunch
Thursday (10/18): Study Guide
Friday (10/19): Study Guide

UNIT TEST
A unit test on atoms and the periodic table is scheduled for next Tuesday, October 23. Students are expected to begin studying on their own by reviewing their notes and classwork. We will review as a class on Thursday, and students will be given a study guide to complete in preparation for the test. Students may use the study guide during the test.

Week of 10/8/12 - 10/12/12

Welcome back from Fall Break!  This week, we will review parts of the atom and begin learning about the Periodic Table of Elements. 

PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS PROJECT
Students will be assigned the Periodic Table of Elements project in class on Friday. The project requires students to create a poster of the periodic table and complete a worksheet about it. Students will have time to work during class on Friday and Monday, but they might need to finish it at home next week. The poster and worksheet are due in class on Wednesday, Oct. 17. 

HOMEWORK
Monday (10/8): Finish/review class work
Tuesday (10/9): Review isotope notes
Wednesday (10/10): Atomic Dimensions & Drawings WS
Thursday (10/11): None
Friday (10/12): Periodic Table poster due Wed. (10/17); Quiz Tues. (10/16)