1st/3rd September 2009

Another fantastic day using the metric system!  We turned in the first metric measuring activity, and started a new activity that dealt with volume and mass.  We spent most of the time working on this, as it often takes longer to get exact measurements when dealing with liquids!  So far so good with the labs, people are doing a great job staying on task and taking care of the equipment.

HEADS UP!  We are going o have a quiz over metric conversions on thurs (A day) and fri (B day) of this week.  10 questions, 10 points.  You should be able to move between kilo, centi, milli and the other standard units (grams, liters and meters).

Reminder:  Disclosures are due today (1st) for A day and the 2nd for B day....Fees are due by the end of the week, and if you do not pay them you cannot do labs until you do!

31st Aug/2nd Sept...(Mon & Wed)

First full day of classes!  Today we started the scientific method unit by reviewing the Metric System.  Remember, if you can multiply and divide by 10, then you can master the metric system....We worked on the Metric Measuring activity #1, which required us to take exact measurements using a ruler and meter stick.  We took notes over the basics of the metric system, so make sure that you look over them for next class period because we will be having a conversion quiz.

As a reminder, disclosures and fees for "A" day class are due Tues. and Thurs. of this week.  "B" day classes  have disclosures and fees due Wed. and Fri.  You must pay your fees by this week if you want to participate in labs next week.

HOMEWORK:  Finish the Metric Measuring activity before next class period.......Due at the beginning of the period....