In Physical Science we finished up our notes for Ch. 6, which talked about metallic bonds and how to name various compounds. Then we did some practice problems for naming compounds on pg. 174 in our book - there will be a few of these on the final exam!
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Tuesday, October 14
In AP Biology, we went over the notes from Chapter 7 - Photosynthesis. We watched the following video that does a good job of explaining photosynthesis.
In Physical Science we finished up our notes for Ch. 6, which talked about metallic bonds and how to name various compounds. Then we did some practice problems for naming compounds on pg. 174 in our book - there will be a few of these on the final exam!
In Physical Science we finished up our notes for Ch. 6, which talked about metallic bonds and how to name various compounds. Then we did some practice problems for naming compounds on pg. 174 in our book - there will be a few of these on the final exam!
Monday, October 13
In AP Biology, we went over the discussion questions and shared the class data for our second attempt at the catalase enzyme lab. Everyone felt this one was easier to understand and it gave us the opportunity to change some of the conditions for the reaction, such as temperature, substrate concentration and pH. The instructions can be found here. This procedure will be similar to the one we will follow for the photosynthesis lab later in the week.
In Physical Science, we had a research day for our chemical reaction demonstration day. On Thursday, each group will be responsible for carrying out a demonstration of a chemical reaction using common household chemicals. The assignment sheet can be found here.
We found some great websites for cool demonstrations, some of which we will be showing throughout the year. One website was ChemDemo from James Madison University. Another was a list of household and lab chemical demonstrations from Elmhurst College.
In Physical Science, we had a research day for our chemical reaction demonstration day. On Thursday, each group will be responsible for carrying out a demonstration of a chemical reaction using common household chemicals. The assignment sheet can be found here.
We found some great websites for cool demonstrations, some of which we will be showing throughout the year. One website was ChemDemo from James Madison University. Another was a list of household and lab chemical demonstrations from Elmhurst College.
Wednesday, October 8 - Friday, October 10
On these days, we had a guest speaker for physical science. Daniel Findley from the Institute for Transportation Research and Education at NC State came to work with us a variety of topics.
On Wednesday, we traveled into town and took some data to determine travel time through town, from the United Community Bank to the car wash.
On Thursday, we analyzed our data and found that it was more difficult than we thought to get meaningful results.
On Friday, we switched topics and learned a bit about programming while playing with Lego Robots.
On Wednesday, we traveled into town and took some data to determine travel time through town, from the United Community Bank to the car wash.
On Thursday, we analyzed our data and found that it was more difficult than we thought to get meaningful results.
On Friday, we switched topics and learned a bit about programming while playing with Lego Robots.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Tuesday, October 7th
In AP Biology, we continued to work on lab reports. Rough drafts are due Monday, October 13th. The introduction section for your semester-long project is due on Friday, October 10th.
In Physical science, we did a lab concerning chromatography. Chromatography is the separation of pigments depending on their ability to dissolve in a given solvent. In this case, we were looking at the effect of alcohol, acetone or water on different types of markers. Some cool pictures from our results are shown below.
In Physical science, we did a lab concerning chromatography. Chromatography is the separation of pigments depending on their ability to dissolve in a given solvent. In this case, we were looking at the effect of alcohol, acetone or water on different types of markers. Some cool pictures from our results are shown below.
Monday, October 6th
In AP Biology, we started working on lab reports for the enzyme catalysis lab. Instructions and a rubric can be found here.
In Physical Science, we covered covalent and metallic bonding in Chapter 6 notes.
In Physical Science, we covered covalent and metallic bonding in Chapter 6 notes.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Thursday, October 2
In AP Biology, we played a great game of biology Taboo that came down to the last minute, with the Red Robins holding off a furious comeback by the Black Hawks. Your test will be tomorrow, so hopefully you are studying. Here is something that can help with writing your essays.
In 2nd period physical science, we finished up the reading guide for Chapter 6.
School gets out at 1 PM and we have parent-teacher conferences today. You will get a progress report tomorrow.
In 2nd period physical science, we finished up the reading guide for Chapter 6.
School gets out at 1 PM and we have parent-teacher conferences today. You will get a progress report tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 1st
In AP Biology, we reviewed for the test on Chapters 4-6.
In 2nd period Physical Science, we presented our tri-folds, worked on ACT practice and a reading guide for Chapter 6 - Chemical Bonds.
In 3rd period Physical science, we presented our tri-folds, worked on ACT practice and had a pre-lab for Chapter 6 where we looked at the properties of different compounds under a magnifying glass - epsom salts, regular salt, sugar, corn starch and citric acid.
In 2nd period Physical Science, we presented our tri-folds, worked on ACT practice and a reading guide for Chapter 6 - Chemical Bonds.
In 3rd period Physical science, we presented our tri-folds, worked on ACT practice and had a pre-lab for Chapter 6 where we looked at the properties of different compounds under a magnifying glass - epsom salts, regular salt, sugar, corn starch and citric acid.
Tuesday, September 30th
Today, members of the Club and Math and Science went to the NC Arboretum in Asheville so we had a sub in AP Biology and Physical Science.
Monday, September 29
Today, in AP Biology, we answered questions, compiled data and did calculations that went along with Friday's Enzyme Lab.
In physical science, we created mini tri-fold posters out of old manilla folders. These mini presentations had to include 3 headings, 3+ pictures and information from Chapter 4 or 5 in a bulleted list. Some of the best can be seen below.
Friday, September 26
Today, in AP Biology, we completed the AP Lab on enzyme activity.
In physical science, we had an assignment on pseudoscience and why it's important to not believe everything you see on the internet.
To go along with that, here is a video about some of the biggest hoaxes in science history:
In physical science, we had an assignment on pseudoscience and why it's important to not believe everything you see on the internet.
To go along with that, here is a video about some of the biggest hoaxes in science history:
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