Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Monday and Tuesday 9/29
Goal: write electron configurations for elements.
1.) Conversion Quiz, Computer Lab Electron Configuration Completions
2.) When done, Investigate the Question: How do s, p, d, and f orbitals look like? Why do scientists think this?

Wednesday and Thursday
Goal: describe the orbitals and energy levels of electrons in atoms.
1.) Read Chapter 5 Section 1.
2.) Chapter 5 powerpoint presentation-Atomic Spectra Observations.
3.) Some practice problems from book, details in class.
4.) Questions #1-21 on Chapter 5
Friday and Monday
Goal: write electron configurations and describe orbital patterns for electrons.
1.) Practice electron configurations.
2.) Work sample problems from book as assigned in class.
3.) Chapter 5 quiz

Tuesday and Wednesday
1.) Chapter 7 vocab, Reading
2.) Chapter 7 exploration activity

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Chemistry Evidence for Atoms Webquest

http://www.chemheritage.org/EducationalServices/webquest/dalton.htm

Follow the above link to complete the "Evidence for Atoms" webquest.
Complete the questions on the sheet provided.