Friday, February 17, 2017

Intermolecular Forces

Goal:
Construct an explanation relating the intermolecular forces of a molecule to its boiling point. 

Agenda:
Warmup
Notes
Reading and Questions

Warmup
  1. On your table you have a paper labeled "water," "methanol," "acetone," and "nonane."
  2. Draw the Lewis structure for your molecule. 
  3. Write the dipole for each bond in your compound if applicable. 
  4. Make a note of the bond polarity and rotational symmetry/asymmetry of your molecule. 
  5. Determine if your molecule is polar or nonpolar. 
Notes
  1. Watch this video and take notes in your table. You can partner up to do this. 
  2. Create a new journal entry entitled "Intermolecular Forces."
    1. Write down the 3 different intermolecular forces you learned about and their definitions.
    2. Write 3 main points about intermolecular forces that you learned from the video.
Reading and Questions

  1. Identify the functional group in your molecule. Using table 4.1 label it with the correct intermolecular force. 
  2. Use the provided tables and graphs to answer the questions on this Google Form. You will get an email with your results after school. 

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Polarity

Goal:
Categorize molecules as polar or nonpolar.

Agenda:
Warmup
Notes
Practice
Apply to Lab

Warmup
Complete this Google form using your lab results from yesterday.

Notes
Create a new journal entry entitled "Polar or Nonpolar?"
Take notes on the slides below. Your notes should include:
  • Definition of polar and nonpolar bonds
  • Definition of rotational symmetry
  • Photo/Screenshot or recreation of Frayer model from the slides


Practice
Using the notes you just took and the simulation in class, complete this worksheet
We are trying a new thing where you do worksheets in Google forms so I can see your work and quickly give you feedback on what you did. Tell me how you like it. 

Apply to Lab
On your lab handout, complete the Lewis Structures and VSEPR diagrams. Draw a MOLECULE dipole on the VSEPR diagram and label if each compound is polar or nonpolar. 

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Intermolecular Forces

Goal: 
Formulate descriptive questions about the molecular scale causes physical properties (melting point, boiling point, separation).  

Agenda:
Warmup
Lab Stations
Questions

Warmup
Draw the Lewis Structures and 3D models for the 4 compounds on your handout. Do not draw a 3D model for nonane.

Lab Stations
Complete the 4 lab stations. You will have 15 minutes at each station. It is VERY important to work quickly but safely. Wear safety glasses.

Questions
Answer the 3 questions on the back of your handout. Write your name at the top and turn it in to me at the end of class.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Badge Day

Goal:
Earn the Planning 2 badge.

Agenda:
Warmup
How would you teach a freshman?
How do you write a reflection?
Badge Work

Warmup
Create a new journal entry entitled Self-Score. Use the rubric in the sidebar to score your journal. Also consider the worksheets you did for the bonding unit in your self-score. 

How would you teach a freshman?
Grab a whiteboard. Imagine you had to teach a freshman how to design an experiment. You should be an expert by now. What would you tell them? Write it on your whiteboard. 

How do you write a reflection?
What is the purpose of the badge portfolio? What writing should you include to enhance the artifacts you upload?

Badge Work
Complete the planning 2 badge.
  1. Upload your experiment design plan for your "Process" artifact and write a reflection.
  2. Upload your completed lab report as the "Product" artifact and write a reflection. 
  3. In the "Metacognitive Reflection," explain how being able to use the experiment design plan and plan experiments makes you a better scientist. 
  4. Request feedback.