Ms. Lipinski's Blog: October 2018

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Ionic Bonding

Ions and ionic bonding from K Lipinski

Valence Electrons and Lewis Dot Structures

Valence electrons and lewis dot from K Lipinski

How to draw Bohr diagrams

How to draw Bohr diagrams from K Lipinski

Become an expert: Wave Characteristics Assignment

Physical Science 20 Assignment

Suggested websites to refer to:

Interference
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson3/InterferenceofWaves

Doppler Effect
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson3/TheDopplerEffect

Resonance
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/sound/Lesson5/Resonance

Reflection
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson3/Reflection,Refraction,andDiffraction

Refraction
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson3/Reflection,Refraction,andDiffraction

Diffraction
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson3/Reflection,Refraction,andDiffraction

Photoelectric Effect
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/quantumzone/photoelectric.html

NOTE: You can refer to other websites if you need to.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Science 10 Bell Ringers

Science 10 Bell Ringers

Oct 23rd: Define Chemistry. Give an example of chemistry in your day-to-day life.
Oct. 24th: Name some properties you would use to explain the difference between a ham sandwich and a banana. Try to think of properties that you could use to explain the difference between any ham sandwich and any banana.
Oct 25th: Write a theory as to what is meant by the following quote:

" Science is built up with facts as a house is with stone. But a collection of facts is no more science than a heap of stones is a house."

Oct. 26th: What is something you worked on this week that you were proud of? Explain why this made you proud.

Oct. 29th: Explain in detail how to find the protons, neutrons, and electrons of an atom. Hint: The first step should include the periodic table.
Oct. 30th: What would be the better class field trip, visiting a glacier or a volcano? Why?
October 31st: Topic: Imagine you are a scientist working on the cure to the zombie apocalypse. You and your team finally develop a cure, but now you must transport the it from your lab to the Center for Disease Control for mass distribution. The problem: zombies are already walking the earth. What do you do? How do you get the cure in the right hands before it’s too late? Do you survive? Write a short journal entry of your plan or zombie encounter.

Nov. 1st: Write the nuclear symbol form for the following atoms or ions:

A. 4 p+, 5 n, 2 e- ___________

B. 17p+, 18n, 17e- ___________

C. 13p+, 14n, 10e- ___________

Nov. 2nd: Which of the following are most likely to lose electrons? How many?

•N

•Al

•S

•O

•Ba

•Ga

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Health Science 20 Bell Ringers

Health Science Bell Ringers

Oct. 18: Which is more important, the heart or the brain?

Oct 19^th: Did you know? The X-rays were discovered by accident in 1815. Only months after they ee used to diagnose patients. Can you think of other medical inventions that help diagnose patients?

Oct 22^nd: Define anatomy. Then create a list of 5 potential jobs that students of anatomy can obtain. Which of these appeals the most to you?

Oct. 23^rd: Can the brain be “rewired?”

Oct 24^th: List all of the parts of the brain involved in the following activities:

- Running

- Reading while eating a sandwich

- Listening to music while walking and throwing a ball straight up in the air and catching it.

Oct 25^th: Rank your five senses (smell, touch, taste, sight and hearing) from most important to least important. Explain why you chose this order.

Oct 26th: What are the requirements you must meet in order to donate blood? If you met the requirements for donating blood, would you? What factors into your decision?

Oct. 29^th: When you stick your hand in a bucket of ice, it grows numb after a while. Based on what you know regarding neuronal signalling, explain how the sensation of touch is blocked from signalling to the brain.

Oct. 30^th: What is Alzheimer’s disease? What might make you suspect that an individual has Alzheimer’s disease?

Oct. 31^st: HAPPY HALLOWEEN! How does the body respond to fear? Explain the science behind fright.

Nov. 1^st: List 3 possible stimuli that could generate a nerve impulse.

Nov. 2^nd: Why is water so important in regards to the nervous system specifically?

Nov. 5th: Label the neuron

Nov. 6th: What are the similarities and the differences between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

Nov. 7th: What are the effects of alcohol on the nervous system? (specifically the brain)

Nov. 8th: - Using realistic scientific examples, explain how you would improve the modern day cast for broken bones

Nov. 14th: Brainstorm some problems you would have if you lacked bones. Do you know any kinds of animals that don’t have bones? Do you know of any animals that wear their “skeletons” on the outside of their bodies?

Nov. 16th: Can you think of a human invention that is similar to an external skeleton?

Nov. 19th: How can you determine the age of a skeleton?

Nov. 20th: Where can you find over half the amount of bones in your body?

Nov. 21st: How can you increase bone strength? Give 2 ways.

Nov. 22nd: How do we create muscle memory?

Nov. 23rd: How many muscles do you have in your body?

Nov. 26th: What is the difference between sprains, strains, and and breaks?

Nov. 27th: Where are the smallest muscles in your body located?