Chemistry

= Welcome to Chemistry Class! =

ONLINE TEXTBOOK @http://www.glencoe.com/ose/ use access code E98309C88F =Notes= These are copies of the Promethean notes used in class. Please be aware that these are BEFORE class discussions and annotations. As you know I adapt my presentation to what we're doing in class so these notes can help you review for class BUT CANNOT REPLACE attending and participating in class.

= ﻿Element Cube Project

= Boxes and scrapbook paper will be given out in class. Directions and a template are available.

= Discussion Assignments  = This year students are expected to incorporate technology into their learning. Chemistry students are expected to participate in posting to the chemistry discussions. There will be two discussions 1st quarter. Discussion 1 will be due BEFORE progress reports. Discussion 2 will be due BEFORE final exams.

=Discussion Assignment 2 Group Articles about Drugs and Chemistry=

//A. A short summary and your personal thoughts about the article. This should be one or two paragraphs, 125 to 150 words long. Some prompts to get you started:// 1. What issues does this article raise? What is your position on the issue? 2. From everything in the article what is the most important? 3. What does this article make you wonder about? //B. Identify and define TWO vocabulary words from the article.// Find words that are important for understanding the main idea of the article. //C. Pose a question that can start a meaningful discussion at the end of your post//
 * I. Find your assigned group discussion thread. Respond to your assigned post.** As part of your initial post you should include three things:
 * II. Read posts from other members of your assigned group and respond to each member at least two times.** Remember this is to be a DISCUSSION so give your personal insight, ask additional questions to keep the discussion going, share links to relevant information and look for connections between your article and the “REAL WORLD”.

Discussion Assignment 1 **ELEMENTAL CHEMISTRY**
You are to research the web for an interesting article about an element or the periodic table. Format for assignment
 * 1) Create a new discussion post for your article
 * 2) Include a link to the original article.
 * 3) As part of your post you should include a short summary and your personal thoughts about the article. This should be one or two paragraphs, 150 to 200 words long.
 * 4) Try to pose a question that can start a meaningful discussion at the end of your post
 * 5) Do a word count and include the number at the end of your post.
 * 6) Reading posts from at least three others and respond. This should be one or two paragraphs, 100 to 200 words long.
 * 7) Some promts to get you started :
 * How does this article apply to your life? Give examples.
 * How does this article apply to what you are studying in school? Give examples.
 * Does the article raise any issues? If so, what is your position on the issue? Why?
 * From everything in the article what is the most important?