Dear Scholars,
This is the final post for the semester. It has been a pleasure getting to know you all so well. For this last weeks blog tell me either your favorite part of the semester or your NOT-SO- Favorite part of the semester. Again I will miss you all so much.
Keep taking the Sciences and maybe I'll see you again soon.
Your Beloved
Mr. D
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Week 17: Nuclear Chemistry and Media
Hey Scholars!!!
Last few weeks of chemistry... tear (drop). I'm gonna miss you all.... but i'll def. stop you in the hall and say HI or facebook me if your graduating!!! For this week we are on the topic of Nuclear Chemistry. Please give the name of a movie or TV show and describe the scene involving some aspect of Nuclear Chemistry.
Happy Movie Going...
Mr. D
NOTE: No one can post the same movie and scene.
Last few weeks of chemistry... tear (drop). I'm gonna miss you all.... but i'll def. stop you in the hall and say HI or facebook me if your graduating!!! For this week we are on the topic of Nuclear Chemistry. Please give the name of a movie or TV show and describe the scene involving some aspect of Nuclear Chemistry.
Happy Movie Going...
Mr. D
NOTE: No one can post the same movie and scene.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Week 16: Redox RxN's
HEY SCHOLARS!!!
For this week, we are discussing redox reactions. These happen in everyday life especially within the industrial field. For this week's challenge, find me a redox reaction and explain what is happening.
Mr. D
For this week, we are discussing redox reactions. These happen in everyday life especially within the industrial field. For this week's challenge, find me a redox reaction and explain what is happening.
Mr. D
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Week 15: Thermochemistry Cont'd
Scholars,
Due to lack of findings on the previous blog for this week, I've decided to put an alternative challenge out there for you. You need to go out there online and find a thermochemistry problem like the ones we've been solving in class (calorimetry, heat of rxn, specific heat, etc) post it and solve it.
Have a Great Week, only a few more to go....
Mr. D
Due to lack of findings on the previous blog for this week, I've decided to put an alternative challenge out there for you. You need to go out there online and find a thermochemistry problem like the ones we've been solving in class (calorimetry, heat of rxn, specific heat, etc) post it and solve it.
Have a Great Week, only a few more to go....
Mr. D
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Week 14: "I'm Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot"
Scholars,
I was having a discussion with a fellow scholar this week on how, what tool/instrument measures some of the hottest things in the world, like Lava for example. This week do some research and find an article or website that would lead me to my answer.
Feliz Dias
Mr. D
I was having a discussion with a fellow scholar this week on how, what tool/instrument measures some of the hottest things in the world, like Lava for example. This week do some research and find an article or website that would lead me to my answer.
Feliz Dias
Mr. D
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Week 13: Energy Drinks
Hey Scholars!!!
Can you believe it? We are already at the end of the 2nd six weeks. Only 6 more weeks and your done with Chemistry (tear). Last week we talked about electrolytes and that kind of lead to some discussion on energy drinks. For this week I would like you to read this article/story and tell me if this is going to be the future of sports drinks. Instead of Gator-aid are athletes going to slam an energy drink before a game or an Olympic Race?http://www.sciencecases.org/energy_drinks/energy_drinks.asp
Let me know what you think
Mr. D
Can you believe it? We are already at the end of the 2nd six weeks. Only 6 more weeks and your done with Chemistry (tear). Last week we talked about electrolytes and that kind of lead to some discussion on energy drinks. For this week I would like you to read this article/story and tell me if this is going to be the future of sports drinks. Instead of Gator-aid are athletes going to slam an energy drink before a game or an Olympic Race?http://www.sciencecases.org/energy_drinks/energy_drinks.asp
Let me know what you think
Mr. D
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Week 12: Solutions, Suspensions, Colloids: "Naturally, We call our stuff Gatoraid."
Hey Scholars,
Hope you enjoyed that wonderful sunny warm spring break. This week we are talking about Colloids and things that are suspended in solutions. My first thought when I think of electrolytes is Gator-Aid. I want to know what other beverages are out there that have suspended matter in them and what makes the healthy or unhealthy for our bodies (effects) Hint: energy drinks!!!
Your Fearless Leader
Mr. D
Hope you enjoyed that wonderful sunny warm spring break. This week we are talking about Colloids and things that are suspended in solutions. My first thought when I think of electrolytes is Gator-Aid. I want to know what other beverages are out there that have suspended matter in them and what makes the healthy or unhealthy for our bodies (effects) Hint: energy drinks!!!
Your Fearless Leader
Mr. D
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Week 11: Changes in State
Hey Scholars!!!
This week is one of our easiest topics we will be covering in Chemistry: The changes in states of matter. For this weeks post try and find a substance with either then lowest melting point or the highest boiling point. The most extreme on each will win a prize. (remind me)
Happy Hunting
Mr. D
This week is one of our easiest topics we will be covering in Chemistry: The changes in states of matter. For this weeks post try and find a substance with either then lowest melting point or the highest boiling point. The most extreme on each will win a prize. (remind me)
Happy Hunting
Mr. D
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Week 10: Gases, Who Farted? J/K
Hey Scholars!!!
Only two more weeks til Spring Break. I hope you are excited about this as much as I am. This week we are discussing gases and the laws that come with them. You must find or come up with a joke about gases or Chemistry and post it. Rememeber it must be school appropriate.
GO VIKES!!!
Mr. D
PS: Be sure to cite your source
Only two more weeks til Spring Break. I hope you are excited about this as much as I am. This week we are discussing gases and the laws that come with them. You must find or come up with a joke about gases or Chemistry and post it. Rememeber it must be school appropriate.
GO VIKES!!!
Mr. D
PS: Be sure to cite your source
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Week 9: Stoichiometry, What is this? Math in Chemistry?
Hey Scholars,
Here is your help on the difficult test I give. I realize it is easy to get frustrated in this class but keep your head up and keep working hard. For this weeks blog we are talking about Stoichiometry. I want to know a little history about this subject as well as this word we call the Mole (Mol). For this week add a historical fact about stoichiometry or give me the date of National Mol Day and things people do to celebrate this date.
Have a great week
Mr. D
Here is your help on the difficult test I give. I realize it is easy to get frustrated in this class but keep your head up and keep working hard. For this weeks blog we are talking about Stoichiometry. I want to know a little history about this subject as well as this word we call the Mole (Mol). For this week add a historical fact about stoichiometry or give me the date of National Mol Day and things people do to celebrate this date.
Have a great week
Mr. D
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Week 8: Products.... Nope not the kind you buy at the store.
Hey Scholars!!!
I realize that this weeks post is eerily similar to last weeks but i figure you could use the easy EC points seeing as we have a test coming up on Thursday and no one posted on last weeks blog anyway. So here it is: Chose a daily or applicable to daily life reaction (just the reactants) and predict the products and tell what type of reaction it would be: (composition, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, or combustion)
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Mr. D
I realize that this weeks post is eerily similar to last weeks but i figure you could use the easy EC points seeing as we have a test coming up on Thursday and no one posted on last weeks blog anyway. So here it is: Chose a daily or applicable to daily life reaction (just the reactants) and predict the products and tell what type of reaction it would be: (composition, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, or combustion)
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Mr. D
Monday, March 9, 2009
Week 7: Find The Balance
Hey Scholars!!
Well the 1st six weeks is over and its time to jump right into the 2nd six weeks. I hope chemistry has been enjoyable and exciting so far.This week we are balancing and writing chemical equations. For your mission this week write out and balance a common chemical reaction that happens during our daily activities (ex: pop (for the southerners SODA) fizzing.)
Have a great week and start this six weeks strong.
Mr. D
Well the 1st six weeks is over and its time to jump right into the 2nd six weeks. I hope chemistry has been enjoyable and exciting so far.This week we are balancing and writing chemical equations. For your mission this week write out and balance a common chemical reaction that happens during our daily activities (ex: pop (for the southerners SODA) fizzing.)
Have a great week and start this six weeks strong.
Mr. D
Monday, March 2, 2009
Week 6: Whats in the News?
Hey Hey
Its your ever so friendly Chemistry Teacher bringing you an urgent and horrifying News Message: that this is the end of the 1st SIX WEEKS and to get your missing assignments in by Thursday March 5th, 2009.
Speaking of the news.... For this weeks post send me the link of an interesting news article that has something to do with CHEMISTRY. Have a great short week.
Sincerely,
Mr. D
Its your ever so friendly Chemistry Teacher bringing you an urgent and horrifying News Message: that this is the end of the 1st SIX WEEKS and to get your missing assignments in by Thursday March 5th, 2009.
Speaking of the news.... For this weeks post send me the link of an interesting news article that has something to do with CHEMISTRY. Have a great short week.
Sincerely,
Mr. D
Monday, February 23, 2009
Week 5: What's In A Name?
Welcome Scholars to week 5 ..... boy these weeks are sure flyin by.
For this weeks post... See if you can find the longest chemical compound name.... largest gets a prize..(remind me)
Have a great week...
Study hard!
The One.... The Only...
MR. D
For this weeks post... See if you can find the longest chemical compound name.... largest gets a prize..(remind me)
Have a great week...
Study hard!
The One.... The Only...
MR. D
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Week 4: The Elements
HEY HEY SCHOLARS!
This week and last week we have been discussing the periodic table. Your task for this week is to find one interesting thing that is made out of an element on the periodic table or has the element in it.
EX: FACOTID: finger and toe nails have a small amount of GOLD in them
The most interesting Factoid will recieve a prize on Monday
Happy Blogging
Mr. D
This week and last week we have been discussing the periodic table. Your task for this week is to find one interesting thing that is made out of an element on the periodic table or has the element in it.
EX: FACOTID: finger and toe nails have a small amount of GOLD in them
The most interesting Factoid will recieve a prize on Monday
Happy Blogging
Mr. D
Monday, February 9, 2009
Week 3: Waves and Light
HEY HEY SCHOLARS!
This week we have started to discuss waves and light. For this weeks post. Post an interesting factoid on one of the two or both.
The most interesting Factoid will recieve a prize on Monday
Happy Blogging
Mr. D
This week we have started to discuss waves and light. For this weeks post. Post an interesting factoid on one of the two or both.
The most interesting Factoid will recieve a prize on Monday
Happy Blogging
Mr. D
Monday, February 2, 2009
Week 2: Development of Atomic Theory
Hey Scholars!!!,
Thanks to all who posted their comments last week. Those were some interesting articles. This week we are studying Atomic Theory from past to present. My challenge to you this week is to find an "interesting factoid" on one of the scientists involved with the formation of Atomic Theory. These "interesting factoids" can be about the scientists personal life, etc. The person with the most interesting fact will receive a prize on Monday Feb. 9th, 2009.
Get your FACTOID on....
Mr. D
Thanks to all who posted their comments last week. Those were some interesting articles. This week we are studying Atomic Theory from past to present. My challenge to you this week is to find an "interesting factoid" on one of the scientists involved with the formation of Atomic Theory. These "interesting factoids" can be about the scientists personal life, etc. The person with the most interesting fact will receive a prize on Monday Feb. 9th, 2009.
Get your FACTOID on....
Mr. D
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Scientific Method
Scholars,
As we move through the protocol for scientific method this week, we realize how important it is to study other scientific research before conducting our own. For this weeks online assignment I would like you to find a Chemistry article (periodical) (of your choice of topic) online, make sure the link to the article is in your post and discuss/sumarize the research you found.
(ABSTRACTS ARE OK but full text is preferred)
Here is a hint: go to google, at the top of the page click more... then click scholar then all you have to do is type in the topic of your choice.
Mr. D
As we move through the protocol for scientific method this week, we realize how important it is to study other scientific research before conducting our own. For this weeks online assignment I would like you to find a Chemistry article (periodical) (of your choice of topic) online, make sure the link to the article is in your post and discuss/sumarize the research you found.
(ABSTRACTS ARE OK but full text is preferred)
Here is a hint: go to google, at the top of the page click more... then click scholar then all you have to do is type in the topic of your choice.
Mr. D
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
WELCOME SCHOLARS OF 2ND SEMESTER CHEMISTRY!!!
Welcome to Mr. D's online classroom!
Below is a virtual calender of our class activities and due dates for you to check if you forget to write it down in class. Throughout the semester there will be topics for you to discuss (comment or question) weekly. This is not a required activity but is very helpful to you who struggle with test taking. Ever week you post an "appropriate" comment to the topic at hand 3 Extra Credit points will be added to your overall Assessment Grade. For a six weeks grade there are 18 EC points available just for blogging once a week. All comments should pertain to the topic presensted by myself. Any inappropriate comments or questions will face steep consequences. This will be a fun and exciting way of utilizing technology to further our education about Chemistry topics. I look forward to reviewing all of your comments/questions on our first topic very soon.
Mr. D
Below is a virtual calender of our class activities and due dates for you to check if you forget to write it down in class. Throughout the semester there will be topics for you to discuss (comment or question) weekly. This is not a required activity but is very helpful to you who struggle with test taking. Ever week you post an "appropriate" comment to the topic at hand 3 Extra Credit points will be added to your overall Assessment Grade. For a six weeks grade there are 18 EC points available just for blogging once a week. All comments should pertain to the topic presensted by myself. Any inappropriate comments or questions will face steep consequences. This will be a fun and exciting way of utilizing technology to further our education about Chemistry topics. I look forward to reviewing all of your comments/questions on our first topic very soon.
Mr. D
Monday, January 12, 2009
Week of Jan. 12th-16th Discussion: The Last Week of Chemistry
Dear Scholars,
This is the final post for the semester. It has been a pleasure getting to know you all so well. For this last weeks blog tell me either your favorite part of the semester or your NOT-SO- Favorite part of the semester. Again I will miss you all so much. Keep taking the Sciences and maybe I'll see you again soon.
Your Beloved
Mr. D
This is the final post for the semester. It has been a pleasure getting to know you all so well. For this last weeks blog tell me either your favorite part of the semester or your NOT-SO- Favorite part of the semester. Again I will miss you all so much. Keep taking the Sciences and maybe I'll see you again soon.
Your Beloved
Mr. D
Monday, January 5, 2009
Week of Jan 5th - 9th Discussion: Nuclear Chemistry
Hey Scholars!!!
Last few weeks of chemistry... tear (drop). I'm gonna miss you all.... but i'll def. stop you in the hall and say HI!!! For this week we are on the topic of Nuclear Chemistry. Please give the name of a movie and describe the scene involving some aspect of Nuclear Chemistry.
Happy Movie Going...
Mr. D
NOTE: No one can post the same movie and scene.
Last few weeks of chemistry... tear (drop). I'm gonna miss you all.... but i'll def. stop you in the hall and say HI!!! For this week we are on the topic of Nuclear Chemistry. Please give the name of a movie and describe the scene involving some aspect of Nuclear Chemistry.
Happy Movie Going...
Mr. D
NOTE: No one can post the same movie and scene.
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