Today students practiced writing formulas and names of polyatomic compounds.

Today we reviewed how to write ionic compound formulas and names. Students then copied a short note on polyatomic ions and compounds. They then learned how to write these types of compound formulas and names. They will practice these skills tomorrow in class.

On Friday, students completed a worksheet where they practiced writing ionic formulas and ionic compound names.

On Thursday, students completed a quiz on atomic structure. They then learned how to write ionic compound formulas and names.

On Wednesday we did a literacy test preparation activity on writing a series of paragraphs to express an opinion.

Today students looked for patterns in atomic structure within the first 20 elements by viewing the element posters created by students yesterday. We discussed valence electrons and the formation of ions. They then completed a worksheet on the valence electrons and ion formation for 6 of the elements. There will be a quiz on this on Thursday.

On Monday, students reviewd some basic chemistry terms. They then reviewed atomic structure and were assigned one element to make a poster about. The poster included the Bohr-Rutherford diagram and other useful information about the element. We then arranged the elements on the blackboard.

Today we took up the vectors test. We then reviewed how to classify matter by discussing many important chemistry terms. At the end of the class students were given a list of other chemistry terms to define and provide an example of. This is to be done for homework. Have a nice break!

Today students will complete the writing task "Writing a Series of Paragraphs to Express an Opinion" on a topic related to motion. Here is the task for those of you who will be using a computer for your writing.
Writing Task

Today we examined chemicals in everyday life including the household hazardous symbols. Students answered some case study questions. The writing activity will be done tomorrow.

Today we spent some time learning how to do one of the grade 10 literacy test writing tasks(writing a series of paragraphs expressing an opinion). Tomorrow you will be putting these skills to work and writing a response to an opinion question related to motion.
We also began reviewing grade 9 chemistry terms. This will continue tomorrow if the class is finished the writing task in time.

Today students wrote the vectors test. This is the final test in the unit. We will be doing a writing activity on Monday and Tuesday and then we will be beginning the chemistry unit.

Students worked on completing an extensive review today in order to prepare for tomorrow's vector test. The questions on the test will be VERY similar to the review, so if you're able to do these problems, you should be fine for the test. If you were absent today or have lost your review, I've posted it under the notes section of this blog. Note, however, I had to draw in some graphs and those won't show up on the attached review here.

Today we finished discussing position-time graphs and then we copied a note about acceleration. The class then practiced a few sample acceleration problems. This is the last topic we will cover in this unit. Tomorrow, we will review for Friday's vector test.

Today we had a short class, so we only had time to take up yesterday's homework on Position-Time graphs.

On Monday, students were given their speed test and it was taken up. We then copied a note on position-time graphs. There is homework from this note. Due Tuesday.

On Friday, students completed and handed in the motion unit project.