Q1+Assignment+List

=Here are the assignments to work on in the first quarter=

===As assignments are discussed in class, due dates will be announced. Please note that no assignment will be accepted after its due date. You must complete at least 10 assignments during the quarter, and only your 10 best will count toward your grade.===


 * Research products** can be papers, posters, or power point presentations. They usually require 1.5-3 hours of work. A paper might be 2 pages double spaced, a power point presentation might have 10-15 slides. ALWAYS include a list of references at the end of your effort!!

1. Freebie - Sylabus - Get your syllabus signed the first day, and get your first assignment credit. **DUE 7 September**.

2. It's elemental! - Research a single element, and report on what you've learned. Find out the nature of the element, what it's used for, how valuable it is and so forth. Describe it's atomic structure and any isotopes that exist. You must use **at least three sources other than wikipedia**, and NEVER copy straight from the web. Always type information in your own words. Include a list of web sites used. **Due October 12.**

3. Chemistry unit conversions worksheets - packet completed. Be sure to list partner names on your worksheets. **Due October 4th.**

4. Keep 'em separated! - Research a single type of separations process, like: distillation, membrane filtration, magnetic separation, chromatography, reverse osmosis or centrifugation. Find out the nature of the separations process, what it is used for, and how much energy it requires. Other interesting details should also be included. You must use **at least three sources other than wikipedia**, and NEVER copy straight from the web. Always type information in your own words. Include a list of web sites used. **Due October 12.**

5. Physical and chemical changes lab - complete all questions on a separate sheet of paper and take the quiz at the end of the handout. **Lab cancelled - automatic credit.**

6. Density lab - complete all questions on back and turn in for assignment credit. **Due October 2.**

8. Graphing Temperature Scale Relationships **DUE 27 Sept**

9. States of matter simulation - complete handout available in class. Simulation can be found here:[|States of matter simulation] **DUE 18 Sept**

10.Introduction to Chromatography Lab. **Due 12 Oct.**

11. Student data analysis activity. Instructions here: **DUE Nov 2**.

12. Materials and Measurement Quiz - **Oct 7**.

MATERIALS AND MEASUREMENT UNIT CLOSED!!

13. Rutherford Experiment simulation activity [|rutherford simulation]- complete the worksheet. **DUE Nov 2**.

14. Isotopes assignment: Learn about all the different isotopes of an individual element. Distinguish between those that are stable and those that are radioactive, and explain what that means. Explain any practical uses of the stable or radioactive isotopes. Follow guidelines for **research products** at the top of this page.

15. Make significant contributions to the Atomic Structure page.

16. [|Build an atom] PhET Simulation lab. **DUE Oct 29**.

17. [|Atomic Mass and Isotopes] simulation lab **DUE Oct 31**.

18. Electron arrangement worksheet. **DUE Nov 1**.

19. Average atomic mass lab. **DUE Nov 3**.

20. Atomic model - Create a model of an atom in the Bohr or Quantum Mechanical mode. Use the correct number of protons neutrons and electrons for the element you select. Be creative! Ceramic or other three dimensional media are especially welcome. I need to replace some of these ancient dust collectors I have in the classroom!