Thursday, Sept. 11th, 2008

BIG IDEA: Learning the language of chemistry to describe the world

1. Chemcatalyst on pg. 17 for "A New Language."
2. Check homework.
3. "A New Language" activity, pg. 17-19 in text.
4. Debrief "A New Language" activity.
5. Practice “reading” the language of chemistry. Make up your own examples for them to read! See the Check-in, as well,, on the worksheet, and the "if you finish early...".
6. Write down homework.

Homework:
1. Take New Language worksheet home to explain to someone. Explain to someone at home how you “speak” in chemistry. Write down what you say and two questions or comments the person has. GET SIGNED.
2. Read pages 21-23 in your textbook ("Now You See It...")
3. Study for the quiz tomorrow (Friday) on Notes #1, Notes #2, and the New Language activity.