Monday, September 13Objective: Students will be able to

understand why chemists are interested in the microscopic description of matter; compare and contrast weight and mass, and theory and law.

Bell Ringer: What does an experiment always

have to start with?

4 MINUTES REMAINING…

Monday, September 13Objective: Students will be able to

understand why chemists are interested in the microscopic description of matter; compare and contrast weight and mass, and theory and law.

Bell Ringer: What does an experiment always

have to start with?

3 MINUTES REMAINING…

Monday, September 13Objective: Students will be able to

understand why chemists are interested in the microscopic description of matter; compare and contrast weight and mass, and theory and law.

Bell Ringer: What does an experiment always

have to start with?

2 MINUTES REMAINING…

Monday, September 13Objective: Students will be able to

understand why chemists are interested in the microscopic description of matter; compare and contrast weight and mass, and theory and law.

Bell Ringer: What does an experiment always

have to start with?

30 seconds Remaining…

Monday, September 13Objective: Students will be able to understand why

chemists are interested in the microscopic description of matter; compare and contrast weight and mass, and theory and law.

Bell Ringer: What does an experiment always have

to start with?

10 Seconds Remaining…

TURN IN YOUR BELLRINGER!

September 13, 2010AGENDA:1 – Bell Ringer and

Participation Log2 – Homework3 – Cornell Notes4 – Summarize notes

and make Level 1 Costa’s questions for Cornell Notes

Today’s Goal:Students will be able to

understand why chemists are interested in the microscopic description of matter; compare and contrast weight and mass, and theory and law.

Homework (Due tomorrow)1. 5 potential science fair

projects that you would like to investigate.

2. Complete Venn Diagrams for

1. Theory, Law2. Observation, Inference3. Mass, Weight

3. Bring back signed copy of syllabus

Thursday, September 9CHAMPS!C – ConversationH – HelpA – ActivityM – Materials and MovementP – ParticipationS – Success!!!

What is Chemistry Introduction: Ms. Barkume9/13

Introduction

•Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.

•Chemistry seeks to explain the microscopic events that lead to macroscopic observations.

•Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space

•Mass is the amount of matter a substance has.

•Weight is the amount of matter a substance has (mass) and the effect of earth’s gravity on that matter.

Scientific Method Introduction: Ms. Barkume9/13

Scientific MethodNature of Science:•Science always begins with a question or problem.

•Make observations during the entire process

•Experimentation: Scientists typically go down many “dead ends” and require patience to find a solution.

•Results come from inferences: observations plus knowledge gained from experiment/experience

•Solutions are never “set in stone” -- Knowledge is always evolving!

Scientific Method

Often has a mathemati

cal relationshi

p or equation.

Aspects of Nature of Science

Tentativeness Creativity Observation vs. Inference Subjectivity Functions and Relationships of

Theory and Law Socially and Culturally

Embedded Empirically Based

Tuesday, September 7Objective:

Students will be able to complete introductory activities

Introductions: Get with a partner at your table. You are going to

interview one another and then present what you learned about your partner!

Questions to ask:1) What is your partner’s name2) What is your partner’s age3) What did your partner do over summer vacation4) What your partner’s favorite sport/activity5) Three adjectives that describe your partner