The image below shows an example of a colloid. The "beam" of light is made visible by the reflection from particles of dust mixed with air.

Image Copyright Jason Ward 2006.

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Monday, October 13

Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 14

Group Activity

1. Separation of a Mixture

Wednesday, October 15

Finish Group Activity

Introduction to The Atom

Homework Due Thursday:

1. Early Theories

Thursday, October 16

Modern Theories

Homework Due Friday:

1. What is an Atom?

Friday, October 17

Isotopes and Mass Number

Homework:

1. Isotopes and Atomic Mass

Monday, September 29

Day G, No Class Meeting

Tuesday, September 30

Quiz

1. Error
2. Significant Figures
3. Graphs

Wednesday, October 1

Chemical and Physical Properties

Chemical and Physical Changes

Homework Due Thursday:

1. Chemical v. Physical

Thursday, October 2

Classification of Matter

Homework Due Friday:

1. Classification of Matter

Friday, October 3

States of Matter

Homework:

1. Enjoy your weekend

Monday, September 22

Quiz

1. Density
2. Scientific Notation
3. Dimensional Analysis

Tuesday, September 23

Error and Significant Figures

Homework Due Wednesday:
1. Percent Error and Significant Figures

Wednesday, September 24

Graphing Data

Thursday, September 25

Advisory Kickoff Day, No Classes

Friday, September 26

Lab Activity: Graphing

Homework:
1. Enjoy your weekend

Monday, September 15

Derived Units

Scientific Notation

Homework Due Tuesday:
1. Density and Scientific Notation

Tuesday, September 16

Calculations in Scientific Notation

Homework Due Thursday:
1. Calculations in Scientific Notation

Wednesday, September 17

Day G, No Class Meeting

Thursday, September 18

Dimensional Analysis

Homework Due Friday:
1. Dimensional Analysis

Friday, September 19

Quiz

Homework:
1. Enjoy your weekend

Monday, September 8

The Scientific Method

Homework Due Tuesday:

1. Scientific Method, Part 1

Tuesday, September 9

The Scientific Method

Homework Due Wednesday:

1. Scientific Method, Part 2

Wednesday, September 10

The Scientific Method, Group Activity

Homework Due Thursday:

1. Quia vocabulary review

Thursday, September 11

Units and Metrics

Homework Due Friday:

1. Metric Conversions

Friday, September 12

Quiz

Homework:

1. Enjoy your weekend

Wednesday, September 3

Introduction

Homework Due Thursday:

1. Sign Safety Contract
2. Activate Quia account

Thursday, September 4

Smoking Rock Activity

Homework Due Friday:

1. Lab Write-up

Friday, September 5

What is Chemistry?

Homework Due Monday:

1. Accidental Discoveries