01/11/16 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - Exam Review

Agenda

Learning Goal
(Review from Semester 1)

Activities

1. Bell Ringer
1. We are going over some of the I CAN's today.  I am working from my draft copy of the examine.  You may want to pay attention.  :-)
2. Get your I CAN's out and accessible.
2. Activities 
1. Exam Description
1. 35 MC Questions
2. Variable points per question - 1, 3, 5
3. Will require work
2. Exam Review
1. I CAN's HIGHLIGHTS
2. What I think you specifically need to review
3. Student - led discussion - your questions.

Prepare for the Next Class!

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01/08/16 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - Multiple Choice on Equilib and Work Day

Agenda

Learning Goal
(Review from Semester 1)

Activities

1. Bell Ringer
1. You are on your own again for the first 45 minutes of class.  You have an exam next week.  I AM POSTPONING THE LAB MONDAY.  What do you need to do with  your time?  I am available to help - like an in-class tutoring session.  ALL I CAN's from this semester are on the exam. Also, A-B equilibrium problem set #2 is due January 17 at 11:59 PM.  That is the Sunday of your break. 
2. You can get your test materials together.  Today there is only multiple choice.
3. Complete the questions about exam prep on GC, please.
2. Activities 
1. Work Day - Exam, A-B Equilibria
2. Equilib Test, Part 3

Prepare for the Next Class!

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01/07/16 - 1/2 and 7/8 - Equilibrium Test Part 2 and Work Day

Agenda

Learning Goal
(Review from Semester 1)

Activities

1. Bell Ringer
1. You are on your own for the first 45 minutes of class.  You have an exam next week and a lab Monday.  What do you need to do with  your time.  I am available to help - like an in-class tutoring session.  ALL I CAN's from this semester are on the exam. Also, A-B equilibrium problem set #2 is due January 17 at 11:59 PM.  That is the Sunday of your break. 
2. You can get your test materials together.  You have 3 essays again so you can hopefully recover some points if you need to.
2. Activities 
1. Work Day - Exam, A-B Equilibria
2. Equilib Test, Part 2

Prepare for the Next Class!

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01/06/2016 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - More with Acid Equilibria

Today's Featured Video

Agenda

Learning Goal

1. Review acid-base definitions.
2. Write balanced NET IONIC equations for acid-base reactions.
3. Use Ka's to predict acid/conjugate base strength.
4. Explain how structure and acidity are related.
5. Calculate concentration of hydrogen ion, hydroxide ion.
6. Calculate pH, pOH... of a solution.

Activities

1. Bell Ringer
1. Electronegativity - the term of the day!  Watch the video.
2. Do you still have THIS installed?  If not, install it.
3. You also MIGHT want the pH program on the CB TI-84.  I have attached the program to today's GC announcement so you can add it if you have not done so.
4. Notes at the bell.
2. Activities 
1. Housekeeping
1. Installs
2. Constant use of MolView and Modeling Kits
3. ID's, tardies, dress code
2. Notes/Guided Practice - Structure and Strength (You need MolView)
3. Notes - Amphoterism (takes you into Section 2 of I Can checklist on A-B equilib)
4. Review Equilibrium Test Part 1
5. Work Day - Exam, A-B Equilibria

Prepare for the Next Class!

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01/05/16 - 1/2 and 7/8 Equilib Test Part 1 and Ka

Today's Featured Video

Agenda

Learning Goal

1. Review acid-base definitions.
2. Write balanced NET IONIC equations for acid-base reactions.
3. Use Ka's to predict acid/conjugate base strength.

Activities

1. Bell Ringer
1. Review acid-base definitions.  
1. Watch the video.
2. Review notes 9.1.1.  You can stop at Lewis.  Be CLEAR of your definitions by time called.
2. Be ready for application of notes at when time is called.
2. Activities 
1. Notes/Guided Practice - Nature of Acids/Bases
2. Equilib Test Part 1
3. Work Day - Exam, A-B Equilibria

Prepare for the Next Class!

Check your calendar (on this blog).  I will send you a note when we are close to our return date.

01/04/16 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - Equilibrium Review, Work Day

WELCOME BACK!

Today's Agenda - the word of the day is REVIEW

Learning Goals

1. Equilib I Can - All

Agenda 

1. Bell Ringer
1. You will need:  PS 2 and 3, pencil, correcting pen, I CAN, calculator, textbook to C13 problems.  Get those items together now.
2. PS 2 - Check feedback from me and be ready to discuss EACH problem when time is called.  Keep your conversation on topic.
3. If you finish early, go to YouTube to the playlists and review.
2. Activities 
1. Housekeeping
1. Highlighted red items on I Can
2. YouTube playlists - my recommended videos (NEW!)
3. Exam prep 
4. Lab prep 
5. This week
2. Equilib review
1. 34, 36, 38
1. correct symbols
2. explanations WITH answers
3. RICEE - what you needed for 38
2. 42, 44, 46
1. units, sig digs, correct symbols (K or Kp expression???)
2. Q - when to use it, when to NOT, what you need to say when you do
3. Check
3. 48, 50, 54, 56
1. assume small x AND indicate that is what you did
2. K expressions
3. using the CSM and answers in the back of the book
4. I Can - highlights, bluffers guide, AP essays
3. Work Day
1. Exam Review
2. Equilib Review
3. Lab Prep/Review
3. Closure
1. This week

Prepare for the Next Class
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12/18/15 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H U8 Equilibrium Pre-Lab Quiz and Prep for the Final

Today's Featured Video

Today's Agenda

Agenda 

1. Bell Ringer
1. I hope you have submitted your problem sets.  Check.
2. The quiz is 15 minutes max.  Starts shortly.
2. Activities 
1. Housekeeping
1. Preparing for your final exam over break.
2. Test Tuesday after break.
3. Setting up a study schedule.
4. Test grades for kinetics.
2. Quiz - Pre-lab (on GC) - 15 minutes
3. Study Schedule for Exams/Study Time.
3. Closure

I wish for each of you a peaceful and joyous time with family and friends during the break.  Get some well-deserved rest.  I look forward to seeing you in 2016!!!!  

Prepare for the Next Class in 2016!
Check your calendar (on this blog).  I will send you a note when we are close to our return date.

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12/17/15 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - U7 REDO "Make an A, Keep an A Day!"

Today's Agenda

Make an "A", Keep an "A" Day!

Agenda 

Get a candy cane from me!  I wish you all a peaceful and joyful break!

BE BOLD on today's test!  Read, pay attention to details in your work, and show me what I know you can do!  

If you score an "A" on today's redo, you keep the "A" REGARDLESS of your score on the first test!

 

Prepare for the Next Class
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12/16/15 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - U7 and U8 Review/Work Day/Lab Prep

Today's Featured Video

Today's Agenda

Learning Goals (same as yesterday)

1. Kinetics I Can - All
2. Equilib I Can - All

Agenda 

1. Bell Ringer
1. Start working - you are "cleaning up" problem sets 2 and 3 based on yesterday's class discussions and corrections.
2. If you have not done so, pick up your test from me.  You may keep it. 
3. UPDATE YOUR ONLINE CALCULATOR WITH PROGRAMS YOU WANT. See the calculator post on GC.  Programs were added there.
2. Activities 
1. Equilibrium Work Day - includes SMALL K!
2. Kinetics Questions
3. Lab prep - Determining Eq Constant
3. Closure
1. Corrections to exam dates.  I misread.

Prepare for the Next Class
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12/15/15 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - U9 Equilib Work Day and U8 Kinetics Review

Today's Featured Videos

We are watching this today together.

Today's Agenda

Learning Goals (same as yesterday)

1. Kinetics I Can - All
2. Equilib I Can - All

Agenda 

1. Bell Ringer
1. Did you...
1. "Unsubmit" your equilibrium PS 3?
2. Put your things together in your notebook?
2. Take out your work for PS 2 and 3 for equilibrium.  You will be posting BOTH 2 and 3 t  this time (like later today possibly).
3. We are starting as soon as the bell rings/announcements are over.  Be ready.
2. Activities 
1. Equilibrium Review
1. Equilibrium Calculations Video
2. I Can List
3. Problem sets - Mrs. Hill's practice problems.
2. Notes - Small K
3. Kinetics Reveiw
1. REDO details
1. 90+ - complete test corrections for points to 100.
2. 80-89 - redo can improve you to 100
3. 70-79 - redo can improve you to 90
4. below 70 redo can improve you to 80
5. NO MATTER WHAT, YOU KEEP A 95 OR BETTER!
6. Other
1. Totally optional like all redo opportunities.
2. Will NOT require the entire class period.
3. Offered during class time only.
2. Test review and I Can
3. Closure

Prepare for the Next Class
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12/14/15 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - U7 Kinetics TEST

Activation Energy (noun) -  The useful quantity of energy available in one cup of coffee.

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Today's Agenda

Agenda 

1. Activities 
1. Housekeeping
1. This week
1. Calendar - modified somewhat.
2. Friday is a regular instructional day, but...
3. Goals - We need to nail equilibrium!  Yep, I looked at your equilib HW set #3.
2. After break
1. Cumulative exam
2. Topic - Acid-Base Equilib, just Ka (on the exam)
2. Test
1. Multiple Choice - on the CB
2. Essay - on your paper, show work!
2. Closure

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12/11/2015 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - Equiib/Kinetics Work Day

Today's Featured Videos

I think you can handle this one now.  Watch it sometime today.

Today's Agenda

Learning Goals (same as yesterday)

1. Kinetics I Can - All
2. Equilib I Can - All

Agenda 

1. Activities 
1. Equilibrium Review
1. Equilibrium Calculations Video
2. I Can
3. Yesterday's Pre-lab results (1/2)
2. Your Choice
1. Option 1 - System 4 from yesterday
2. Option 2 - Study for Kinetics Test 
3. Option 3 - Problem Sets 4 and 5, U8 Equilibrim
2. Closure

Prepare for the Next Class

1. Check your calendar (on this blog)
2. This week study suggestion"
1. Review Kinetics - one section, then
2. Work on Equilibrium.

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12/10/15 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - U8 Lab: LeChatelier's Principle

Today's Featured Videos

I think you can handle this one now.  Watch it sometime today.

Today's Agenda

Learning Goals (same as yesterday)

1. Determine equilibrium concentrations and pressures by comparing K and Q understanding that:
1. Q = K, the system is at equilibrium
2. Q < K, the system will shift right
3. Q > K, they system will shift left
2. Solve equilibrium problems using the RICEE box.

Agenda 

1. Bell Ringer
1. Sit with your basic buddy.  
2. Quiz at the bell, then grab your I CAN for equilibrium.
2. Activities 
1. Lab
1. Safety
2. Order of Systems
3. Centrifuge
2. Housekeeping
1. No NB tomorrow.
2. Monday's Test
3. Closure
1. Review I Can List
2. Work those problem sets.

Prepare for the Next Class

1. Check your calendar (on this blog)
2. This week study suggestion"
1. Review Kinetics - one section, then
2. Work on Equilibrium.

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12/09/15 - 1/2 and 3/4 C2H - Eq 3 and 4 Equilibrium Problems

Today's Featured Videos

I think you can handle this one now.  Watch it sometime today.

You need this for tomorrow's lab and for notes.  TAKE NOTES and watch before tomorrow's lab.  That is PART of your pre-lab. See GC for the details.

Today's Agenda

Learning Goals (same as yesterday)

1. Determine equilibrium concentrations and pressures by comparing K and Q understanding that:
1. Q = K, the system is at equilibrium
2. Q < K, the system will shift right
3. Q > K, they system will shift left
2. Solve equilibrium problems using the RICEE box.

Agenda 

1. Bell Ringer
1. Your quiz is first.  When time expires, be sure you turn in your paper.  This is pencil and paper only today, no uploads.  
2. When you finish, check your email for feedback from Kinetics Review 1 AND from "Mrs. Hill's Feedback from...", slide 14
2. Activities 
1. Quiz (bell ringer)
2. Housekeeping
1. TI84 calculator
2. Calculator programs for TI84
3. New Quizlet files - available to those enrolled in the class.
1. Kinetics
2. Equilib
3. Quick Kinetics Discussion
4. Problem Set 3 -  Show all work.  When is it due?
5. Thursday's pre-lab and lab on GC tomorrow at the beginning of class.
3. Closure
1. Review I Can List
2. Work those problem sets.

Prepare for the Next Class

1. Check your calendar (on this blog)
2. This week study suggestion"
1. Review Kinetics - one section, then
2. Work on Equilibrium.

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12/08/15 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - Eq 3 and 4 Solving Eq Problems

Need to Program Your Calculator?

Need a calculator that works on your Chromebook?  You won't believe what I have to show you!

Today's Agenda

Learning Goals (same as yesterday)

1. Determine equilibrium concentrations and pressures by comparing K and Q understanding that:
1. Q = K, the system is at equilibrium
2. Q < K, the system will shift right
3. Q > K, they system will shift left
2. Solve equilibrium problems using the RICEE box.

Agenda 

1. Bell Ringer
1. We are starting in on equilibrium immediately.  Do you have a graphing calculator? Is it programmed?  (CHECK THE VIDEO AGAIN.  I think it's working now.  Soooo sorry!. It's the filter).
2. Don't waste time.  Have you completed PS 2? 
2. Activities 
1. Quick Kinetics Review
2. Notes - Solving Eq Problems with Format for RICEE
3. Problem Set 2 -  Show all work.
4. Quiz (If you are in shock, see the calendar)
3. Closure
1. Review I Can List
2. Work those problem sets.
3. I will determine if there is a quiz Friday based on the results of the other two this week.

Prepare for the Next Class

1. Check your calendar (on this blog)
2. This week study suggestion"
1. Review Kinetics - one section, then
2. Work on Equilibrium.

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Summary of equilibrium calculations:

12/07/15 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - EQ3 and 4 Solving Equilib Problems

Today's Agenda

Learning Goals

1. Determine equilibrium concentrations and pressures by comparing K and Q understanding that:
1. Q = K, the system is at equilibrium
2. Q < K, the system will shift right
3. Q > K, they system will shift left
2. Solve equilibrium problems using the RICEE box.

Agenda 

1. Bell Ringer
1. Find all "ICEE" references in your I CAN and change them to "RICEE"
2. Check your calendar and the due dates assigned. Got a quiz? Got a test? What else?
3. Take out your NB book.  Today we are reading and discussing pages 181-186.  Audio starts immediately.  You can sit with your NB group.
2. Activities 
1. Housekeeping 
1. Got a TI84? (Got an Android device?)
2. Quizlet - Since you said it would be easier to have ONE class with a set, that's what you have.  Some sets will be visible only to you if you join the class.
3. Kinetics Test
1. Includes AP like CRQs!
2. Moved to ...
3. Requires...
4. Calendar
1. Check daily.  You are responsible for dates.
2. Best way to view GC assignments is through the calendar.
2. Napoleon's Buttons C10 pages 181-186
1. Audio
2. Brief - 5 min discussion in groups
3. Notes - Solving Eq Problems with Format for RICEE
4. Problem Set 2 -  Show all work.
3. Closure
1. Review I Can List
2. Finish your problems set and post
3. I will determine if there is a quiz Friday based on the results of the other two this week.

Prepare for the Next Class

1. Check your calendar (on this blog)
2. This week study suggestion"
1. Review Kinetics - one section, then
2. Work on Equilibrium.

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Summary of equilibrium calculations:

12/04/15 - 1/2 and 7/8 - Eq 2 K and Kp/Work Day

Today's Featured Video

Today's Agenda

Learning Goals

1. Describe TWO possible reasons why the concentrations of reactants and products of a given reaction appear unchanged when mixed.
2. Determine when equilibrium has been reached using:
1. data from an experiment
2. graph of reaction progress
3. State that the law of mass action is based on observations of many chemical reactions.
4. For any proecss, jA  +  kB  →  lC  +  mD  write a correct equilibrium expression, for a
1. homogeneous process
2. heterogeneous process
5. Write the equilibrium expression and calculate K values for;
1. a given reaction:
2. a given reaction written in reverse.
3. a given reaction multiplied by a factor of n.
6. Explain why there are an infinite number of equilibrium positions, but only one value of K for a given reaction at a given temperature.

Agenda 

1. Bell Ringer
1. Take out your notes, calculators, pencils...
2. Watch the featured video and take notes.  Note Keq = K = Kc.
2. Activities (items in red were discussed in both 1/2 and 7/8 so I included them in the agenda!)
1. Housekeeping 
1. Preparing for your exam  
1. I Cans
2. Quizlet
3. Well-organized notebook
2. New Quizlet file - in GC and below
3. Quizlet class on GC
4. HW posting for EQ1 - When?
5. Test day?  Tues or Thurs - vote this weekend!
2. Notes - Heterogeneous vs. Homogeneous Equilibria
3. Problem Set 1 -  Show all work.
4. (Time Remaining) Napoleon's Buttons (C10)
3. Closure
1. Review I Can List
2. AP Essays on your checklist - do them.

Prepare for the Next Class

1. Check the calendar (on this blog)
2. Post questions to GC

12/03/2015 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - Eq1 The Equilibrium Condition

Today's Featured Video

Today's Agenda

Learning Goals

1. Describe TWO possible reasons why the concentrations of reactants and products of a given reaction appear unchanged when mixed.
2. Determine when equilibrium has been reached using:
1. data from an experiment
2. graph of reaction progress
3. State that the law of mass action is based on observations of many chemical reactions.
4. For any proecss, jA  +  kB  →  lC  +  mD  write a correct equilibrium expression, for a
1. homogeneous process
2. heterogeneous process
5. Write the equilibrium expression and calculate K values for;
1. a given reaction:
2. a given reaction written in reverse.
3. a given reaction multiplied by a factor of n.
6. Explain why there are an infinite number of equilibrium positions, but only one value of K for a given reaction at a given temperature.

Agenda 

(7/8 Please remind me to record!)

1. Bell Ringer
1. Take out your notes, calculators, pencils...
2. Pick up a copy of the new I Can.
3. Watch the featured video and take notes.
2. Activities
1. Notes 
1. The Equilibrium Condition
2. K and K vs. Equilibrium Position
3. K and Kp
2. Problem Set 1.  Show all work.
3. (Time Remaining) Napoleon's Buttons
3. Closure
1. Review I Can List
2. AP Essays on your checklist - do them.

Prepare for the Next Class

1. Check the calendar (on this blog)
2. Post questions to GC

12/02/15 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - MORE Kinetics and a Hint at Equilibrium

Today's Agenda

Learning Goals
Review I Can Checklists for Kinetics - ALL Topics

Agenda  

1. Bell Ringer
1. How far did you get?  Pick up where you left off.
2. Check out the Equilibrium I Can if you get a chance.  See Google Classroom.
2. Housekeeping
1. Kinetics Review
2. Kinetics Test - Next Week.  Tuesday or Thursday?  What do you think?
3. Updates calendar.
4. Exam (midterm of sorts for you) will be 1/11 through 1/14
5. Bring NB to class each day
3. Activities
1. Kinetics Review from yesterday - Problems Sets 2 and 3
2. Kinetics Review today - Problem Set 4
3. Equilibrium - goin' in tomorrow.  Be ready.  Suggestions:
1. READ sections 13.1 and 13.2 BEFORE tomorrow.
2. Notes are posted.  Might be good to take some.
4. (Time permitting) - Napoleon's Buttons (use the link if you want to...BUT...)

Prepare for the Next Class

1. Check the calendar (on this blog)
2. Post questions to GC

120115 - 1/2 and 7/8 C2H - SUB PLANS

Today's Agenda - SUB PLANS

Learning Goals
Review I Can Checklists for Kinetics - ALL Topics

SUB ASSIGNMENT  -  MORE EXCITING REVIEW!

Complete EXTRA KINETICS PROBLEM Sets 2 and 3

• SHOW ALL WORK.
• Make readable postings
• Expect for me to be picky about your work.

Your work is due completed and posted to Google Classroom before you leave chem class.

Prepare for the Next Class

1. Check the calendar (on this blog)
2. Post questions to GC