Weeks 3-4 9/21-10/2

Goals:
1. Use the vocabulary: property, chemical property, physical property, extrinsic property, intrinsic property, physical change, chemical change, pure substance, mixture, density.
2. Determine the density of a liquid or solid.
3. Graph data accurately.
4. Interpret line graphs.

Activities:
Mon(9/21): Go over old quiz, Collect data on water
Tuesday: Analyze data and go over questions
Wednesday: Book Work and data collection/calculations in small groups.
Friday: Lecture and practice worksheet

Mon (9/28): Density worksheet
Tuesday: Density of Carrots
Wednesday: continue lab, present results.
Thursday: review, demonstrations, quiz and notebook.

Notebook Contents
1. Properties of Water
2. Graph (homework)
3. Read pages 45-58 Answer Questions (p.51) 1-5, (p.58) 2,3
4. Density of unknown object data table and calculation
5. Chemical and Physical Properties Worksheet
6.Density Worksheet
7.Carrot Lab Questions

Checking Grades

Here is a link to the Parent Assist website.

Many Grant teachers will use this district provided program to maintain and post their grades. You will also be able to monitor attendance and check personal information.
I will update grades every Monday, but I might not get every late assignment or retake in the gradebook promptly.
To use this website you will need to get a personal code from the Grant High School office. If you have a code from last year or for any other child it should still be active.

http://parent.pps.k12.or.us/

Welcome Back and General Information

The 2008-2009 school year has started. Welcome to Foundations of Physics and Chemistry.

Foundations of Chemistry and Physics is a two semester class at Grant for those that are not going directly into chemistry. Many students take chemistry the next year and this is recommended for college bound students. Others complete their science requirements by taking Forensics, Oceanography, or Astronomy.

We will spend the first semester on chemistry topics. This semester is a challenging and thorough preparation for further chemistry. We will focus on chemical and physical properties of matter, the atomic model, the periodic table and chemical reactions. The second semester will address major topics in physics, such as velocity, acceleration, energy, gravity, and waves. In second semester there will also be a short unit on Earth and space science. Throughout the year, students will participate in weekly lab experiences to keep the curriculum real and hands-on.

Grades:
Approximately 50% daily work in and out of class, 50% quizzes and tests
Extra credit is available.

Please see the link to class routines at the right or here to see how the class operates and how you can help your child be successful in class.