Physical Science 20 - Sept 7

Today in class we went over the assignments from yesterday, Assignment C1 and C2. Today we learned how to deal with compounds where the cation could have different charges.  This involved using the stock naming system.  We went over how to use the system and a couple of examples.  As well, we looked at the classical system that was used before the stock system.  This was all covered on slides 42-51.  At the end of the class, students were assigned Assignment C4.  We will take this up tomorrow and move on to learn how to name ternary ionic compounds.

Physics 30 - Sept 7

Today we learned about the kinematic equations. We went through examples 3 - 6. The kinematic equations apply in situations where an object is undergoing constant acceleration.  The notes were all taken from slides 17-21. Students were assigned Assignments 1.2, however they do not have textbooks yet to do these questions.  Students can access the pdf version of the textbook found in the Physics 30 course notes link if they want to get started on the questions.  I will handout textbooks next week after schedule changes end. Tomorrow we will be doing a particularly difficult type of kinematic problem called a twin object problem.

Physical Science 20 - September 6

Today we finished our notes on molecular compounds in Period 3 and continued on learning how to name simple ionic compounds.  Students then had the rest of class to work on Assignments C1 and C2. We will be going over both tomorrow.  In Period 2,  I checked Assignment C1 and then we learned about simple ionic substances.  Students spent the remainder of the class working on Assignment C2.  I will be checking this tomorrow.  Tomorrow we will be moving on and looking at polyatomic ions as well as multiple cationic charges.

Physics 30 - September 6

Today in class we finished our kinematics review.  This involved defining acceleration and velocity.  I gave students time to work on Assignment 1.1 after this.  We are not able to hand out textbooks yet so I let students borrow a book for the class period.  Students who were not able to finish can work on the rest of the assignment at home by accessing the PDF textbook from the Physics 30 class notes link.  Tomorrow we will begin looking at the kinematics equations and how to use them.

Physical Science 20 - September 2

The second day of the course and we already got started today.  We finished going over the course outline today, talked about classroom expectations and procedures and then got started on chemical nomenclature.  This should be a review from the chemistry unit you learned in Science 10.  That means we will be going pretty fast through this information.  In Period 2, we learned how to name elements, common substances and molecular compounds.  This was all covered on slides 1-25 from the Nomenclature Powerpoint.  We are little behind in Period 3, only getting to slide 12  We will finish molecular compounds on Tuesday and start learning how to work with ionic compounds. Have a great weekend everyone!

Physics 30 - September 2

Today we got started on the new Physics 30 course which meant we started refreshing our knowledge of motion.  We started with Unit 1 on Kinematics and cover slides 1-10 of the powerpoint called Unit 1 Notes.  Students followed along with a set of handout notes that they picked up today in class. On Tuesday, we will finish this review and begin to look at the kinematic equations. Have a great long weekend everyone.

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