VOIGHTclass 2.2

Standard:
V4 and 91322

Today in Class:
Students will be assessing their contributions to the Trimester 2 Current Events Forum today using the rubric provided in the Forum Self-Assessment WS.  The pictures below showcase two high-quality posts and two high-quality responses (click to enlarge the photos).  If you are absent today, print out the worksheet, follow the directions and assess your work as it relates to the Trimester 2 Current Events Forum.

Posts:

Responses:

Homework:
Study for the test – bring your notes tomorrow
Bring your book back tomorrow!

Standards:
92122, 92123, 92124, and 92326

Today in Class:
Students will spend the day reviewing for the test on Wednesday.  Remember that each student is allowed one side of one piece of 8.5 x 11 paper (NOT HP – sorry!).  These notes must be handwritten!

The test on Wednesday covers all of chapter 2 and chapter 4 section 2.

Homework:

Study for the test!
Bring your books back tomorrow or Wednesday!

Standards:
92122, 92123, and 92124

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Class:
Students will get to experience one of the more exciting weeks in chemistry class as they observe several reactions to help us review the concepts addressed in the above standards. Many students will also get to assist me in performing these reactions and all students will be actively engaged in balancing equations, naming compounds, classifying reactions, and more. All of this will be done to prepare for the test.

Remember, the test is tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 8th.  Students should prepare for the test using the materials provided on the Chemical Reactions page.  The test covers all of chapter 2 and some of chapter 4 (chapter 4 will be addressed on Friday).

Students will also be getting a volunteer request form to bring home to parents.  If parents are willing and able to volunteer their time during the boat project, please lend a hand!

Homework:
Start/keep studying for the test.
Finish up test corrections – they are due on March 5 —That’s Friday!!!
Finish up your current events requirements – All of you should have 2 posts and 8 responses by Monday!

Standards:
92122, 92123, 92124, and 92326
Objective:
Describe the factors that affect the rate of reaction.
Today in Class:
Students will spend some time reviewing the types of reactions.  In class, we compared the reaction types to a school dance.  It is important for us to get a visual of what is happening inside a reaction vessel during specific types [...]