Make a deck of compound cards using the list of Common Ions which I gave to you in class. Don't just make one of each card, make lots of repeat cards of the same ion so that the deck can be used to play a game. Include as many of the ions as you can. The challenge is to create a set of cards which can be used to play solitaire. Photograph your set of compounds.
Evaluation criteria
18-20- your cards are complete and you were able to make a variety of compounds. The deck is very creative. And the writing is legible, in ink or typed.
15-17 - your cards are comprehensive but not totally complete. The deck is written in pencil.
10-14 - your cards are a good start and almost a complete set. the deck is written in pencil
0-9 - your cards are pretty good but they are not yet complete. You need to complete this assignment.
The FOUR Factors that affect chemical reaction are as follows:
TEMPERATURE - hotter means faster because the molecules have more thermal energy.
CONCENTRATION - the more concentrated the reactant, then the reaction moves faster! (strong acid will react faster than weak acid)
SURFACE AREA - if you chop the reactant in smaller pieces, you increase the surface area and the reaction goes faster!
CATALYST - add a catalyst like liver enzyme, (remember our experiment with raw liver?) and the reaction goes faster!
We saw an example of this in the DRY ICE experiment you recently did! (picture below )Remember when we put hot water with the dry ice? The carbon dioxide came pouring out fast!
in light of our recent covid-19 exposure alert at school, I would like to empathize with you that this is a worrying time. I know that VCH has already contacted the parents and guardians of the class where the exposure has occurred. If you have not been contacted, you are not at risk.
Our school has excellent protocols and in my class, these are the layers of protection, which are similar to many workplaces:
- students wear masks in our school (with very few medical exceptions) and in my class, all wear masks.
- we ask students who are sick to stay home.
- we avoid physical contact and I encourage students to maintain physical distance
- for many classes, including mine, windows are open at all times, admitting fresh cold air (my students need to wear a coat!). Students can also request that windows are opened.
-there are less than 15 students in the class
I invite my students to come to school , wear a mask, and learn with us. We will get through this together!
complete this work for 5 marks YOUR NAME MUST BE ON THE SHEET.
ASSIGNMENT 8: In class practice sheets. Show me a picture of your in class practice sheets all done. YOUR NAME must be on each sheet. Complete for 5 marks. fyi I will post an answer key soon
In the human body, ENZYMES help speed up chemical reactions.
Today we take a piece of raw pork liver and add it to Hydrogen Peroxide. Raw liver contains an enzyme called "catalase" which has a job of breaking the bonds in hydrogen peroxide. When those bonds are broken, atoms rearrange themselves and new products are formed.
The video above explains the law of conservation of mass
Assignment 7: Write up our lab on Calcium and water.
Your lab must include the following
1. First and Last names of all investigators
2. Purpose of lab: write about how this lab illustrates the law of conservation of mass. Explain how the lab relates to the law 3. Materials: write a complete list of materials that we used 4. Procedure: write a step by step procedure (including illustrations if it makes it clearer) that is so well written that another person could read it and replicate your actions exactly 5. What is the question we are trying to answer? Write the two chemistry equations which were our possible outcomes of this reaction? Oxygen gas or Hydrogen gas? 6. Results: Describe in detail what happened after you did the procedure. Include any photos you took. How did you know you made the gas, which gas? And was it Calcium hydroxide that was made? How do you know?
7. Write your conclusion in paragraph form.
EVALUATION IS OUT OF 25 IN TOTAL
5 presentation is out of 5. for 5/5 it is typed with illustrations or photos and emailed to msngscience@gmail.com. for 4/5 it is pretty good but there are a few spelling mistakes. for 0-3 out of 5 it is in pencil or messy. I prefer this to be printed
10 Clear writing is out of 10. for 9/10 or 10/10, it is written with no English mistakes and it clearly communicates each part of the lab report. 7-8/10 it is very well written for 5-6/10 some parts are not so clear and the reader must guess what you are trying to say. 0-4/10, it is minimally communicating what happened
10 Paragraphs are insightful and your observations are well done. this is out of 10. 9-10/10, your observations and conclusions are well written and logical. It is brilliant 7-8/10 your observations and conclusions are very well done 5-6 your conclusions don't really logically follow from your results 0-4 your conclusions are not relating to your results at all
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS write all names and who contributed what including the % of their contribution. so two people who contributed equally would be50%
ASSIGNMENT: 5 Watch these videos and draw a little summary of the following
Evaluation: /10
Your one page summary is complete and covers all the ideas beautifully communicated. your work is in the form of a drawing, and it is inked, in colour OR a podcast, OR a poem OR a SONG or any creative format which you can propose to me.
9-10/10. This assignment is brilliant and stands out. it is very creative and covers all the important vocab words. it is clear. If it is a drawing, it is inked and in colour
7-8/10. This assignment is amazing and it is so creative! it may be missing one or two concepts or vocab words. if it is a drawing it is very artistic and inked and in colour
6/10. This assignment is a written summary of the concepts. It is not a drawing or a poem but it is simply a write up in pencil. it is accurate and correct.
0-5. This assignment is a pretty good start,. At this time, it is a draft and requires more time to make it complete.
complete this work for 5 marks YOUR NAME MUST BE ON THE SHEET.
ASSIGNMENT 8: In class practice sheets. Show me a picture of your in class practice sheets all done. YOUR NAME must be on each sheet. Complete for 5 marks
In our first lesson we will go over science safety and start out with studying the ATOM.
I will do a lesson on phase changes of atoms demonstrating SOLID, LIQUID, GAS.
I will ask you to write a paragraph describing our demo and also explaining phase changes in solid liquid and gas
Assignment 2: summarize the class activity SOLID LIQUID AND GAS and explain how I did the demonstration using the following words: solid, liquid, gas, evapouration, condensation, absolute zero, thermal energy, space between atoms. draw a picture of the demo.or cartoon, or photograph.
completed summary: /10
8-10 / 10 - you explain the concepts in clear language and use all vocab words. You are an exceptional communicator and you are correct. your grasp of the concepts are excellent.
6-7/10 - you do an incredible job of summarizing and explaining the concepts. you miss a few of the words
Assignment 3: Practice questions: What is an atom?
An analogy for Atoms, Compounds and Formula, drawn by SN
This video is the first in the series for beginner Chemistry. In this video, I use the analogy of the atom as units very much like "lego bricks". This analogy was first used by researchers in MIT.
Please do this worksheet in pen and also photograph it and hand it into teams
This course is a lab course which will cover Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Astronomy. It is expected that you will receive most of your course content on line and we will do labs and field study in class. You will hand in ALL assignments through Microsoft Teams. I have set up my class so that the majority of the class notes shall be distributed on line from this blog.
The majority of class time will be lab work (chemistry and physics experiments, microscope work) and also field study (walking to Trout Lake). My windows shall be open ALL THE TIME to give us nice fresh air so dress warmly!
I would like you to download this consent form and bring it to class. It will give us the ability to walk to Trout Lake or Renfrew Ravine at any time that I announce during the term. Bring this consent form to class.
evaluation: 5 points for handing this in
As we go into Quadmester 2, I would like to prepare for learning during the second wave of Covid 19. I would like to remind everyone that the best way to protect one another in class is to keep our distance (2m), wash our hand frequently AND to wear a mask.
I invite you to flatten the curve by these simple measures! We will beat Covid 19 together! Further, all of my class assignments will be posted here on this blog and therefore, if anyone misses any class due to illness, or self-isolation, you can easily keep up with the work.
SAFETY MEASURES:
In class, our safety measures will include:
- a cap of 15 students in every class
- physical distance, as much as possible
- wear a mask! It is strongly encouraged by our VSB! (if you have medical reasons for not wearing a mask, please have your guardian inform me)
- no academic penalties for being home sick
- windows shall be open in my class to admit adequate ventilation.
- we can conduct class outside sometimes to do field study
