Vreeland's Physical World

Today we finished up our short lab on metals, non-metals, and metalloids.  We discussed the main differences between compounds and elements.  We also learned about a new classification called “Pure Substances”.  Pure substances are different than something called mixtures.

HW- 

Write a short paragraph (6-8  sentences) explaining the differences between

pure substances and mixtures – use your book and/or notes from class.

First day back we discussed matter, elements, compounds, protons, neutrons, electrons, atoms, and molecules.  We have used some of these terms this year but we learned how to put them into some sort of order today.  We started a small lab today that taught us about metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

A copy of the handout we used in class can be found here: Metals, Non-metals, metalloids

HW – Read 90-97, Answer questions on page 93 #2-5, 7 AND questions on page 97 #1-6.

We discussed the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma) and how they are different.  This is kind of a review from elementary school but it is good to discuss it briefly.  We also learned some new terms like viscosity, surface tension, and the difference between Boyles’s and Charles’s Laws.

The terms we discussed can be found here:

Chapter 3 States of Matter Teacher Notes

If you missed class you can use the on-line textbook  to answer to  define these terms and answer the questions.

HW: NONE

Test on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.  It will cover, 3 types of levers, energy, energy resources, and states of matter (notes from today).

Don’t miss Friday and Monday’s class.  We will be doing a dry ice lab!

We discussed and took notes on the types of energy and the resources that we utilize.  We even had time to perform a few skits.  A copy of the terms we discussed is here:

Chapter 9 Energy and Energy Resources Teacher Notes

If you missed this class, you could use the on-line text book to define these terms and/or read about this information.

HW: NONE

We will have a quiz next Tuesday and Wednesday that will cover this material, the three types of levers, and states of matter that we will discuss next class.

Today, we had a lab on simple machines (levers to be exact).  We will finish this in our next class.  My “A” day has already started this lab but my “B” day won’t start this until after break.

Over the vaca, get some rest and relaxation. 

Remember to spend a little time on the science of sports project.  I advised that people be done with the paper part of the project by 11/20.  Remember the essay represents 80% of the final grade.  Think about what you will present to the class on 12/3 or 12/4.  A good place to get information from is your essay.  If you haven’t cometed the essay, I would do that first before I finalized my poster and presentation.

Eat a lot of turkey and watch football!

- Mr. Vreeland

HW: Finish writing essay about the science of sports.  Complete your poster and think about how you will present.  Final projects are due the Thursday and Friday you come back (12/3 and 12/4)

Today we took our test on gravity, newtons 3 laws, work, power, and simple machines. 

After the test, we had a reading and writng assignment.  As shown on the agenda:

HW – Read pg 240-246. - Define energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, mechanical energy, and list and define the 6 forms of energy.

Also read section 3 and write a paragraph (at least 8 sentences) on “The Law of Conservation of Energy in our Universe”.

We will be discussing energy and its transformation in our next area of study.  After that, we will dive back into chemistry!

HW: As shown above (due next class).

Today we discussed Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion.  The PP we used is here:

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We applied Newton’s 3 Laws by using baseball as an example. 

HW:  Complete pages 1 and 2 of the Chapter Review (Chapter 6).  You will need these to help you study for your next test.  The chapter review can be found in the on-line text book.  A link to the text book is on my blog main page.  The username and password were given out in class.

We completed the Atomic Math Challenge today and handed it in.  We also handed in the 1st part of our project.

We had an opportunity to show what we know with an “Edible Atoms Lab”.  We used candy to depict protons, neutrons, and electrons.  After building our model, we answered some questions about subatomic particles and how to determine the quanitity of subatomic particles in an element.

We do have a test next class on Atomic Theory.  I suggest studying your notes on Atomic Theory.  A copy of them is also located on the blog entry for that day.

I have also included a PP for you to review at home if you like.  It is very similar to what we already discussed in class.

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HOMEWORK: 

Part 2 of your “Science of Sports” project is due next class. 

Study for your test next class.

Today we learned about the insides of atoms and the nature and characteristics of subatomic particles.  We worked on 2 assignments.  One was “The Atoms Family Album” and the other was “The Atoms Family Atomic Math Challenge”.

Both of these can be found here:

Atoms Family

Atomic Math Challenge

We also got a rubric for our Science of Sports Project!  The first part of this will be due next class.  This will be a test grade so make sure you do it!

HW: Complete both worksheets.  Complete part 1 of your project.

We discussed “Atomic Theory”.  It is not as complicated as it sounds!  The PP we viewed is here:

Atomic Theory and the Atom

Atomic theory is just our understanding and explanantion of what we know about the inside of an atom.

HW: NONE