Importance of learning chemistryPlease click on the picture to learn about DHMO (dihydrogen monoxide). If you were absent on the first day, read the article and write your stance (to keep DHMO or completely ban it). Be sure to write reasons for your choice and submit to teacher.
What is Chemistry?Simply, a way of studying matter.
IntroductionFollowing are some document discussed in class. Syllabus and Safety Contract requires both your parents and your signatures. Please sign and return. You will need to study safety contract and the lab equipment to prepare for your safety quiz and lab tool quiz.
MSDS (material safety data sheet) ProjectMSDS is a chemical information sheet. Using similar format, you are going to introduce yourself. First one is list of requirements for the project, second is a template you can use to complete the project, and last file is a student example.
Communication LogDownload and complete each week. Please share with your parents what you are learning in class.
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Safety ReviewAdopted from http://car-man-carman.blogspot.com/2012/03/science-lesson-lab-safety-mar-15-2012.html
1. A group of students are new to science laboratory. Please look at the diagram below and answer the questions by giving comments: Q1. Find three behaviours that are unsafe. Q2. Find three behaviours that are safe. 2. Watch the video clip below and draft a list with five safety guidelines that you think are important in science laboratory.
Element QuizIn the first two weeks of school you will be expected to memorize symbols and names of elements: #1-40 + Ag, Sn, I, Xe, Cs, Ba, W, Pt, Au, Hg, Pb, Fr, Ra, U. You will be expected to memorize five new elements each day in addition to previous day's element. Yes, you will have a daily quiz.
Click on the button below to find some online element games. Click on Element Flash cards to try out your element knowledge. Project - Sense of WonderSense of Wonder Project. You can choose any topic to research but be sure to write it on the sign up sheet. For some ideas, click on the everyday chemistry page button below.
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Extra Credit
Research any past high school laboratory accidents in USA. Submit the article with its source. I will add a link here.
Example: NY Post Jan. 2, 2014 Two High School Kids Burned in Lab Accident
Example: NY Post Jan. 2, 2014 Two High School Kids Burned in Lab Accident
Fun Videos
Safety Video 1
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Safety Video 2
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Goggle Song Lyric
- if you do not wear your safety goggles or glasses in the lab. You are required to sing this song so keep them on! Safety first!!! :-)
Goggles, wear your goggles. They will keep your eyes from burning up.
So wear your goggles upon your eyeballs. If you don't your must stay out.
- if you do not wear your safety goggles or glasses in the lab. You are required to sing this song so keep them on! Safety first!!! :-)
Goggles, wear your goggles. They will keep your eyes from burning up.
So wear your goggles upon your eyeballs. If you don't your must stay out.
Basic Skills in Science - metric system
You are expected to know this. If you are not quite sure about your aptitude, you will need to study these powerpoint and complete the worksheet to sharpen your skills.
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