Chemistry 8-13-18 Lab Safety & Procedures

CHEMISTRY: Wow! Great video, but do you feel like you have information overload!?

Here is the lab safety video we watched in class. It does have a ton of info, and the thing is, you absolutely must know it – and not just for the test, but also throughout the year in lab. It’s a really good idea to watch it again and take notes as you go.

Make sure and check your syllabus to be ready for tomorrow! Here are some important reminders:

  • Be sure you have entered your information in the first day of class form – it’s in the the post I wrote called, “Beginnings” – it’s due TODAY!!
  • Don’t forget the QUIZ tomorrow – Lab Equipment from the slide show on Lab Equipment post. Just the equipment, not the use.
  • Be sure and read Pt. 1, The Bunsen Burner, for tomorrow. If you didn’t get a copy in class, you can find it and print it from the Lab tab here on the website.

Starting With Safety from Saddleback Chemistry on Vimeo.

Physics 8-10-18 Using the Scientific Method

PHYSICS: I love listening to you “talk through” the scientific method! Can’t wait to see what you design for your whirly gigs! Now what could you do to get the longest hang time? Hmmmmm…..

Whirly Gig template is under the Worksheet tab, if you need it. Happy flying!

 

Chemistry 8-10-18 Lab Equipment

CHEMISTRY – Hey guys! Did you have fun playing with the equipment today? Below is a slide show with an overview of the apparatus that you’ll use in the chemistry lab. This is the equipment you will draw and also that you need to know for the rest of the year. Be able to identify the apparatus and also explain the use of each. Click on the black arrow to start the slideshow.

The second slide show is a great tour of our lab. It’s very important information about where stuff is and what it’s used for. I think you’ll find it very helpful. Both of these would be a great way to study equipment for the test! (Hint, hint!) 🙂

HOMEWORK: First though, lets talk about homework.(Don’t forget to also check your syllabus!!)

Lab Equipment – The slide show below has the the items you need to draw on the grid paper for Monday. If I counted right, there are 32 of them. You DO NOT have to draw the centigram balance. You only have to draw one of each item. You can draw the equipment free hand, or if you are having trouble, you can trace the apparatus from the pictures in the Safety Packet if you can find them there.

  • Number each item (there should be 32 in all)
  • Draw or trace each item.
  • Label the name of each item.
  • Give a VERY brief use of each item (it’s written in white on the slide)

Lab Safety ContractSince we’ll be in lab so much, it’s important that you write your own lab safety contract. Here’s how you do it::

  • From the first couple of pages of the Safety Packet that you got in class (or it’s also here under the Lab tab), write the lab safety statements as your contract.
  • They may be handwritten on notebook paper or typed (must be printed). You only have to write the first part of the rule that is bold. There are 29 in all and they almost all start with “I will…”.
  • At the end of your contract – after the last statement, hand write “I agree to abide by these rules.” Then sign underneath and date it
  • Due Monday!

Chemistry Homework Heads Up for this Weekend

CHEMISTRY: Some of you asked about getting a head start on this weekend’s homework. Since we’ll be in lab so much, it’s important that you write your own lab safety contract. Here’s how you do it:

  • From the first couple of pages of the Safety Packet that you got in class today (or it’s also here under the Lab tab), write the lab safety statements as your contract. There are 29 in all and they almost all start with “I will…”.
  • Statements may be handwritten on notebook paper or typed (must be printed).
  • You only have to write the first part of the statement that is bold.
  • At the end of your contract – after the last statement, hand write “I agree to abide by these rules.” Then sign underneath and date it
  • Due Monday in class.

The other part – the lab equipment drawings, you’ll need to start tomorrow in class. 🙂

Beginnings

What a great first day! You’re off to a great start on a truly tremendous adventure. I’m so glad you’re in my class and that I’ll be able to share this adventure with you! Here is your assignment for tomorrow and for the next few days.

  • TODAY – Sign up for Remind. Follow the instructions on the Technology Overview sheet you got in class today. This sheet is also here on the website under the “Worksheets/Handouts” tab. (Your parents can sign up for this also.)
  • Read the class info sheet front & back – sign it and ask your parents to sign it (front & back!!!). The Class info sheet is due by MONDAY in class. The Class Info sheet is also here on the website under the “Class Procedures” tab on the top left of this page, if you didn’t get one in class.
  • Enter your information in the form below. You may need to use the scroll bar on the right side of the form to get to the bottom of it. The form must be completed by 8:00 A.M., THIS Monday morning, but I encourage you to do it before then!
  • Check your syllabus daily to see what we are going to be doing in class this week, for homework, and for the due dates for class supplies!!