In-class:
Hours 1, 2 & 5
Observations on an effervescent tablet. Those students who were able to participate observed diffusion in action. Students noted variables that effect the rate of diffusion and identified solutes and solvents.
Alternative Assignment for students unable to participate: summay of the elements of technological design from pp. 180 & 181 in text.
Hours 7, 8, 9 - completed alternative assignment and worksheet on forming an Hypothesis.
Homework:
Students must review safety measures in the science laboratory.
Violations of the Code of Conduct have resulted in the suspension of laboratory priveleges for those students. We all need to work together (students, parents and the instructor) so that each section of students has the opportunity to have a real-life laboratory experience.
Grade reports went home with hours 2 & 5. Behavior reports went home with several students and need to be signed and returned by Tuesday, October 24 at the latest.
Extra Credit is due October 24 and is now worth 20 points!
I evaluated the total number of points recorded for the quarter and determined that the work could receive 2 points per problem. Additional copies of the extra credit can be downloaded from yesterday's post.
Monday, October 23 - 7th grade student field trip to Lyric Opera. Some sections will miss science.
Tuesday, October 24 - Extra Credit due
Wednesday, October 25 - Half day of school
Friday, October 27 - Last day of first Quarter
