Quiz Study Tools for 9/25/09

Here is the study guide for the quiz: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AToHVMbd6ghfZGQ5MjdtbjJfNGY2amp0dGhz&hl=en

Helpful links:
http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/chemistry/animations/chang_7e_esp/bom1s2_11.swf

http://school.nettrekker.com/goExternal?np=/external.ftl&pp=/error.ftl&evlCode=11344&productName=school

http://school.nettrekker.com/goExternal?np=/external.ftl&pp=/error.ftl&evlCode=171049&productName=school

Learn More about CERN and the LHC!

Welcome back to Ms. O'Connor's science spot! As promised here are the links to the cool stuff that we talked about on Friday.

Visit CERN to learn more about matter and exciting new research:

http://public.web.cern.ch/public/

http://lhc.web.cern.ch/lhc/

Here's what CERN has to say about the Large Hadron Collider:

http://public.web.cern.ch/public/en/LHC/LHC-en.html

You can also watch the rap on the Large Hadron Collider:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j50ZssEojtM

Computer Lab on Monday, September 14

Welcome back to the computer lab!

As you know, your task is to research an element and create a square on the periodic table we are building as a class. Remember that neatness counts on your periodic square, so fill out the "Adopt an Element" paper and do all of your research first. Save filling out the periodic square until the very end.

Step 1 - What do you already know?

Get to know your element. Fill out what you can on the "Adopt an Element" form before you even begin using the internet for research. Can you figure out the atomic number, atomic mass, number of protons, electrons, and neutrons?

Step 2 - Ready, Set, Research!

Now that you know what you already know, let's figure out what you still need to know. Look at your "Adopt an Element" paper and your periodic square to see what other information you will be responsible for, and then start doing your research!

Here are some sites on the periodic table that will help you. Click on your element to get the information you need. You will not find all the information you need on one website.

http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetID=1268d76c-4b03-4f00-be8d-4c40bc96e1dd&productCode=DSC&CFID=51309868&CFTOKEN=58813414

http://www.webelements.com/index.html

http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm

http://school.nettrekker.com/goExternal?np=/external.ftl&pp=/error.ftl&evlCode=193495&productName=school

Step 3 - Create Your Periodic Square
Now that you have finished your research, start filling out your periodic square.  Remember to look at the rubric on the back so you don't forget something.  You may NOT use art supplies in the computer lab.  You will have some class time tomorrow to work on your periodic square.

If You Finish Your Square
Here are some websites about the periodic table that you may find interesting:

A BrainPop movie on the periodic table (make sure you have head phones) - http://www.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/periodictableofelements/

Info about reading the periodic table - http://school.nettrekker.com/goExternal?np=/external.ftl&pp=/error.ftl&evlCode=388767&productName=school

Play the Periodic Table Game - http://school.nettrekker.com/goExternal?np=/external.ftl&pp=/error.ftl&evlCode=195993&productName=school

Play the Periodic Table Memory Game - http://school.nettrekker.com/goExternal?np=/external.ftl&pp=/error.ftl&evlCode=261682&productName=school

The Element Song - http://www.privatehand.com/flash/elements.html