Thursday, September 29, 2016

Periodic table - families

We continued notes on the periodic table.  We looked at families and discussed how they are alike.


Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Periodic Table - Groups and Periods

We began discussing the periodic table today.  We looked at groups and periods.  We started filling in information on a blank periodic table.



Monday, September 26, 2016

Summative tomorrow!

Today was a review day for the summative tomorrow.
What do you need to know????
 - the structure of the atom - what particles are in an atom and their charges
 - the difference between the atomic number and atomic mass
 - tell how many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in an atom
 - draw and identify Bohr models
 - draw and identify Lewis dot structures
 - know what valence electrons are and how they are different than other electrons

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Bohr model review

We continued reviewing Bohr models today.
Students completed an exit ticket and had a homework assignment.


Monday, September 19, 2016

Beginning Bohr models

Today, we began discussing Bohr models.  We took notes, watched a video, and practiced some basics of making Bohr models.

















https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJfURvqXTlU&safe=active


Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Monday, September 12, 2016

Subatomic particles

We began talking about protons, neutrons, and electrons.  Students took notes to figure out how to tell how many are in each element.

Friday, September 9, 2016

Intro to Atoms

Today, we set up notebooks for a new unit on atoms.
We put the following in our notebooks : cover page, wordbank, and bellwork pages.
We answered the question on our bellwork page.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Naming elements

Today we began looking at the periodic table.  We discussed the difference between elements and atoms.  The students completed a worksheet in class.  We will discuss the worksheet tomorrow in class.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Mystery Mixture White Substances

Students need to write down the chemical name, chemical formula, common name, and 2 uses of each of the white substances.