- The class did not have a bell ringer.
- Papers were passed back.
- The class took notes.
- Homework was to complete page 230 #'s 9-10
This website will summarize what has been covered in class each day. It should include important details, facts and concepts covered, worksheets, activities and homework. Each entry will be graded for accuracy (3 pts), thoroughness (4 pts) and timeliness (3 pts). Student post must appear on the blog by 7pm and 3 pm on Sunday. If it is not posted by the set time, anyone can post the information for the points.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
December 14th, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Tuesday December 18
Today in class we checked over our homework and turned it in( Extra Practice yellow packet.) Then we took a vocab quiz. We also took more notes.
- Test on Friday Dec, 21
- Vocab quiz retake tomorrow
- Study!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
12/13/12
today in class we had a bell ringer
2B.4 ideal gas law
D.5, 2B.5
2B5 work sheet
concept check in notes
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, Nov 27 2012
Today in class Mrs. Simkowski passed back our tests.
- The class completed this test on November 21st.
- The class corrected them with a group.
- The class then went over the homework assigned on November 21st, which was the yellow packet Unit 2- A.13.
- Mrs. Simkowski then went over some of the assignments (gray worksheets) that need to be turned in tomorrow Wednesday November 28th.
- Along with the Unit 2A: Property of Gases (Green Packet) with all of the assignment along with it.
- Test tomorrow November 28th :-) study hard.
Kelsey/dgrs
Wednesday
Today in class we made cheat note cards for the test. Then we took the test after we most likely worked on vocab.
Friday, November 9, 2012
11/8/12
Today in class we:
Things to do:
- Worked on our coin projects (Laptops)
- Presented Coin
Things to do:
- Coin project due Thurday, Present
- Actually due date is Friday
Thursday, November 8, 2012
11/7/12
Today in class we:
Things to do:
- Worked on our coin projects (Laptops)
Things to do:
- Coin project due Thurday, Present
- Actually due date is Friday
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
11/6/12 Blog Andrew Lehr
Today we worked on our P.I.A.T. and for homework we have the P.I.A.T. Paperwork to finish, and we need to work on brainstorming for the brochure.
November 5, 2012
Agenda:
- Reviewed, answered questions on open book quiz
- Went over the difference between atoms, molecules and formula units
- Unit 1D test
- Worked on received Unit 1 P.I.A.T. papers
PIAT Project
- form groups of 3
- Group work and due by Thursday
- Presentations and individual work due on Friday.
Monday: Unit 2.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Blog 10-28-12
- Today in class we:
- 1D.3 Notes- keeping track of atoms
- Balance equations
- Concept check 8
- For homework:
- 140-142 1-5 7,9,20
- 140-141 12-19,21,23
- Pre-lab:striking it rich
thank you,
Sunday, October 21, 2012
October 19th 2012
- Today there was no bellringer.
- The class got there tests back, if it was finished on Friday.
- Got paired up with other students to do test corrections.
- After that everyone got three worksheets.
- (white) -Note Packet Unit 1 C.10-C.14
- (Pink) -Lab Packet Unit 1 C.12 Investigating Matter: copper plating
- (Green) -Open Book Quiz Packet Unit 1 C.10- C.14: Minerals and Moles, Part Two
- The class finished the whole note packet.So if you were not in school, you will have to use the book to fill it in yourself. Heres a hint (Starts on page 82)
- After the class was done with the note packet, the entire class participated in 20 Questions.:)
That was all :).
Front page of the Pink Lab Packet Unit 1 C.12 Investigating Matter: copper plating
Kelsey/dgrs
Saturday, October 20, 2012
October 18th, 2012
Today there was no bellringer
The class got all papers handed back to them.
The class also went over quesions that were on the homework from the previous night.
Got all of the green packet put together and turned in.
The class all participated in a review for the test.
Then for the rest of the class period, the class took the test
Kelsey/dgr
Sunday, October 14, 2012
October 12, 2012
Today there was no bellringer
The class followed what the board said (in the picture)
Then the class took notes.
If the assignment that was on the board was not finished in class then it was assigned to do for homework.
I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND :D
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Chem Chom 10-2-12
Today in class we:
Study for Yo test!
- Did experement on reactants
- Notes (white)
- Homework:
- Green take home quiz
- Vocab
- Book pages 79-79
- # 9-12
- 18-21
- 22-25
- 20-28
Study for Yo test!
Monday, October 1, 2012
Monday
We reviewed how to name ionic compounds and went over the forumals for them. Then we studyed our vocab using the powerpoint, took the vocab quiz and began notes.
Homework: Pages 17 and 18 in note packet.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Friday: Homecoming Weekend!
Day 22: September 28, 2012
No Bellringer
Passed out progress reports.
The class worked on the common ions packets the entire period.
If the packets got done the class worked on turning in assignments that they were/are missing.
DON'T FORGET THERE IS A VOCABULARY QUIZ ON MONDAY
Kelsey/dgrs
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Thursday
Bellringer
- Today we made a chart on the board and categorized elements by whether they were cations or anions.
For rest the of period we worked on activity B.11 it was homework if not done.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Tuesday 9/25/12
Bellringer:
White Notes on unit one:formating matter
Periodic Variation in Properties Graphs
Homework:
Unit 1B:Periodic Trends
Tony B/dgrs
White Notes on unit one:formating matter
Periodic Variation in Properties Graphs
Homework:
Unit 1B:Periodic Trends
Tony B/dgrs
Monday, September 17, 2012
Monday and the Steelers won yesterday!!!
Agenda
- Vocab quiz
- Bell Ringer
- List 2 characteristics of
- Metals
- metalloids
- nonmetals
- Quiz #11-20 elements
- Turn in
- Prelab Unit 1A.9
- Text book problems
- Review text book problems
- Vocab Review - Bingo
- Vocab Quiz
Homework:
- Lab Tomorrow**
- Unit 1A test Wednesday
- Text Problems p 47-48 # 12-21
** If you do not have our safety contract signed, you will not be able to do the lab
Open House Wednesday - 3 bonus points for parents.
Friday, Sept 14
Sub for Mrs Simkowski
Agenda:
- Bell ringer:What is the difference between an element and a compound?
- Element quiz 1-10
- Unit 1A.3 Sheet (yellow)
- Complete white notes
- pages 11, 13, & 14
- Modeling Matter p 15-20
- Finish notes using text.
- HO PreLab Unit 1A.9 Investigating Matters: Metal vs. Nonmetal
Homework:
- Complete the prelab (first page)
- Text problems ; 47 1-5, 7-9, 11
- Next 10 elements
- Vocab quiz Monday
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
september 6th
Agenda
Bell Ringer - Why should you never put chemicals back in the container?
Turn in- Syllabus,and phone slips
Homework turn in- list 3 House wear products name there ingredients.
Blog schedual
Safety Quiz-
Return Pre lab- for data table
Finish OD Handout groups
Presents the PIAT ( Write notes)
Unit 0 PIAT=/Rubric
HW: Finish Vocab 1-35(unit 1)
Bell Ringer - Why should you never put chemicals back in the container?
Turn in- Syllabus,and phone slips
Homework turn in- list 3 House wear products name there ingredients.
Blog schedual
Safety Quiz-
Return Pre lab- for data table
Finish OD Handout groups
Presents the PIAT ( Write notes)
Unit 0 PIAT=/Rubric
HW: Finish Vocab 1-35(unit 1)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Day Four (Tuesday)
Agenda
- Pass back notifications paper (if turned in)
- Bellringer
- TURN IN:
- Signed syllabus
- Signed permission slip for cell phones
- Vocabulary 15-28 words.
- Turn in Unit 0 Worksheets (if not turned in on friday.)
- REVIEW:
- Bellringer
- Unit 0 worksheets
- Laboratory Equipment
- Symbols (you will see in the lab)
- The rules of Laboratory Conduct
- Class room and where safety equiptment is
HOMEWORK:
- Finish OD.2 Developing skills worksheet.
- Find 3 product & list the chemical mack-up
- Vocab. words 29-35
- Safety agreement form signed
- Reminders:
- Vocab. Quiz on Friday
Monday, September 3, 2012
Day Three: TGIF
Agenda:
- Bell Ringer:
- Turn in
- Signed syllabus
- Signed permission slip for cell phones
- Vocabulary 1-14 words.
- Hand out Blog Schedule
- Hand out Unit 0 worksheets: Complete individually
- PreLab for Lab 0.C.3 (18 pts)
- Read over the lab
- Underline, highlight and circle appropriate items
- Complete first page for homework.
Homework:
- Complete Unit 0 Worksheets (To be turned in)
- Complete Prelab 0.C
- Vocab words 15-28
- vocab words 29-35 due on Wednesday
- Vocab Quiz on Friday
- Please remember to:
- Put your email on Edline
- Send email to Mrs. S if you haven't done so. Once she has your email, she can invite you to Blogger.
- If you have sent Mrs. S your email, check your email and confirm your identity so that you can post on the blog. fhschemcom82012.blogspot.com
- If you have permission to receive texts, send a text message to (240)949-7807 with the message: @simko4
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Day Two!
Agenda:
- Bell ringer: What is the purpose of the green cover sheet?
- Collect Syllabus and Scavenger Hunt (purple)
- Group Work: Internet/Technology Rules & Consequences
- Cell phone permission Slips
- Laptop assignments
- Enter email address into edline
- Send Mrs. S an email from current email so she has our emails to enter into Blogger.
Example of Cell phone picture of Board
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| Rules/Guidelines |
- Get permission to use
- No inappropriate websites or apps
- be careful with computer
- No personal Info
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| Consequenses |
Warning
Monitary Fine
Take away till end of next day
Lose of priviledges for a week.
Homework:
- Remember to bring in signed syllabus, and phone permission slip
- Email Mrs. S with your email address.
- Cover book
- Vocab words (1-14 3 pts)
Two Bonus Points if you add a comment to this blog on Thursday August 30, 2012. Mrs. S
Andrew ******* Email Address
Andrew **** - L********@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Welcome Back to FHS: Day One!
Agenda:
- Introduction
- Following directions Quiz :-/
- Distubution
- syllubus: to be signed and returned for 3 points.
- information card
- books and book slip (book to be covered)
- Received and reviewed Vocab/Bell ringer portfolio
- Hall Pass (12 bonus points)
- Bell Ringers
- Vocabulary sheets
- Textbook Scavenger Hunt in groups of two. (finish for homework)
Homework:
- Unit 1 Vocab Words 1-14 due this Friday (8-31-12)
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