Welcome
back to a new year! Unfortunately due to weather related events we will be
starting class on Wednesday. Below is an overview of what we will be doing for
this week.
Wednesday
1/8/2014:
Describing
Matter 13.1
·
Identify the three main states of matter.
·
Identify why characteristics of specific types of matter are
useful.
·
Identify how matter can be classified.
We will be learning about some basics when it comes to
matter. We will learn about different types of matter, and how matter changes
(Physical vs. Chemical). We will be completing a mini-lab "Mixture of
Matter".
Thursday
1/9/2014:
Measuring Matter 13.2
Measuring Matter 13.2
·
Identify how weight and mass relate.
·
Identify how density is calculated.
·
Compare and contrast mass and density measurement
We
will be learning about mass and weight and how the two concepts relate to each
other. We will be completing a lab looking at – density.
Friday
1/10/2014:
Particles
of Matter 13.3
·
Identify the smallest particles of elements.
·
Identify what Dalton concluded about atoms.
We will be looking at atoms
and what atoms are comprised of. We will be creating 3D models in class of the
basic structure of atoms and viewing a short film.
