Wednesday, March 25th

Reading your proposals has been great, but the few outlines/graphic organizers that I have received don’t give enough of the CHEMISTRY to prove that you know how the product works.  

Yes, I know that a polymer absorbs liqueds and a baby’s butt stays dry.  HOW DOES THAT WORK on a MOLECULAR level? 

Think like a scientist!  You need to show models of how your product works  MOLECULES by MOLECULE. 

If you don’t know which molecule to model, then you probably don’t fully understand how your product works.  KEEP RESEARCHING!

Tuesday, March 24th

Today, your Consumer Product Proposals are due.  

Here’s an excerpt from the “Details” section of the directions sheet. (Found a the end of the sheet below the rubric and graphic organizer).

Details, Details, Details! 1.  Proposal:  a paragraph or two in which you identify the product you chose for your research.  Give some of your thoughts on why you chose this product (what is interesting about the product/ how it is used in people’s lives, what you hope to find out).  You specifically should identify the problem that this product solves and how this product is important in solving societal or personal issues. You can either attach a pdf OR type right on the assignment (Thanks to the students who taught me that!!). 

Make sure you LOOK for my comments.  Some of us need to refine our thoughts and simplify the way we approach this research.  Don’t make it too coplex…focus on ONE product (Not the combination of many small parts into one big system.)

Let me know what questions you have.  Be specific with your questions, that’s the best way for me to guide your thought process : )

STAY WELL!

Monday, March 23rd

Welcome back to online learning!  Several students alerted me that apple products would not recognize the images in the Project Directions.  I have included a pdf version to alleviate that problem.  

Pay attention to the due dates for each portion of the project.  I have extended the final draft due date until after our “spring break.”   Feel free to submit it early!  

If you would like to research a product that is not found on the suggestion list, make sure you include enough information in your proposal that I can do my own bit of research and OK your choice.  

I’m looking forward to learning about how chemistry saves the world!  

Special Edition:  Saturday, March 21st     Happy Spring! 

Several students have asked some wonderful questions about our project.  I have added more details to the directions page (it’s a section called, “Details!”)    PLEASE email me if you have ANY questions or concerns about your project.  

Stay well and Keep Learning!  

Friday, March 20th

Friday Quiz TODAY!! It is 7 questions and you have 30 minutes to complete it once you have begun.  Beware!  The quiz will not allow you to skip around or revisit questions.  You MUST complete the questions in order…you can’t go back!  

I also posted a “practice” quiz (only 1 question) that will let you experience an ILearn quiz before taking the actual one. 

NEW PROJECT!!    The chemistry department has decided to move your CAPSTONE PROJECT forward to this time.  This is the SAME project that we would have assigned later in the year, just moved forward to this time when you have some time away from daily chemistry work.   YES, that means that I will NOT be giving you any more chemistry work until after the project is due!  

The directions are listed below the topic category.

Project due dates: 

Proposal                                 Tues 3-24-20

Outline / Graphic Organizer  Thurs 3-26-20

Rough Draft                           Tues 3-31-20

Final Draft                              Thurs 4-16-20

I have ideas that I would love to share if you need help brainstorming : )

PLEASE check in on your classmates and friends.  We all need human contact during these unusual times!  Make sure they are getting the support they need, both academically and mentally.  

I’m here for you guys!  Just let me know how I can help : )

Mrs. C

Thursday, March 19th

Look for a Friday Quiz tomorrow!  It will be approximately 10 questions reviewing chemical reactions:  reaction types, predicting products, balancing equations.  

You will have 30 minutes to take the quiz once you start.  You will be locked out of other internet sites while you are taking the quiz.   You will have until Monday 9am to complete the quiz. 

Stay well!