There are many things that you, Mr. Meyers has done to make 10th grade Chemistry a lot easier for the average student.
1) One of my favorite things in class, were the clickers. The clickers were helpful to show our progress on how we're understanding the material. The clickers also helped us understand how we did on our tests, so we didn't have to wait weeks to get results back. (Unlike for other classes!) Even if we don't use clickers, you're always quick to hand back our grades. Also reguarding grades, it's really helpful when our grades are put in the back of the room. It's great to be able to keep up with our current grade.
Another helpful thing is the way homework is set up. It's increadibly helpful to know at the beginning of the week, what homework is due by Friday. It helps me plan out my schedule more, and I feel prepared when I'm aware of the homework that will be due by the end of the week. Thanks for that!
2) Pogils were very hard for me to do. Most of the time we have to finish the packet on new material, and learn by ourselves. If my table partners nor I have no previous experience learning the material, it's hard for us to complete the packet successfully. Even if we try our hardest, it's more likely to get a bad grade.
3) If there were anything to aprove upon it would be the possibility to have partner quizzes. In other classes, we have partner quizzes, and we are paired up with others in the class (by the teacher). I find these really helpful because not only to I understand more, but it helps me not be as 'iffy' or nervous about a quiz.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Studying Schedule
June 5th:
1 chemistry Quizlet
2 pages in Geometry final packet
June 6th:
Review pages 1-3 in French
Review English book notes
June 7th:
1 Chemistry Quizlet
2 Geomtry pages in final packet
Review first semester French vocab
June 8th:
Next 2 Pages Geometry packet
English vocab lessons 5-7
History packet pg 1-2
June 9th:
Finish all homework for Monday
Review 2nd Semester quizzes Chemistry
English vocab lessons 8-10
Geometry packet up to p.10
June 10th:
Rest!!!
June 11th:
Review Geometry tests/quizzes chapters 7-9
History review all tests/quizzes
French Final review packet
June 12th:
Geometry next 3 pages
Write outline for English Final Essay
French Final Review packet
June 13th:
French Review Packet
Geometry Review Packet
Chemistry Review Packet
June 14th:
No exams Tomorrow!!!
Study for French
June 15th:
Rest!!
June 16th:
Study for French Midterm tomorrow
Review all tests/quizzes
Finish Review Packet
Know all verbs
June 17th:
Study all Chemistry tests/quizes
Finish Review Packet
June 18th:
Study for History
Finish Multiple choice study guide
Plan Essay
June 19th:
Review English Essay plan
Finish Geometry study Guide
June 20th:
No Studying...
SUMMER!!!
1 chemistry Quizlet
2 pages in Geometry final packet
June 6th:
Review pages 1-3 in French
Review English book notes
June 7th:
1 Chemistry Quizlet
2 Geomtry pages in final packet
Review first semester French vocab
June 8th:
Next 2 Pages Geometry packet
English vocab lessons 5-7
History packet pg 1-2
June 9th:
Finish all homework for Monday
Review 2nd Semester quizzes Chemistry
English vocab lessons 8-10
Geometry packet up to p.10
June 10th:
Rest!!!
June 11th:
Review Geometry tests/quizzes chapters 7-9
History review all tests/quizzes
French Final review packet
June 12th:
Geometry next 3 pages
Write outline for English Final Essay
French Final Review packet
June 13th:
French Review Packet
Geometry Review Packet
Chemistry Review Packet
June 14th:
No exams Tomorrow!!!
Study for French
June 15th:
Rest!!
June 16th:
Study for French Midterm tomorrow
Review all tests/quizzes
Finish Review Packet
Know all verbs
June 17th:
Study all Chemistry tests/quizes
Finish Review Packet
June 18th:
Study for History
Finish Multiple choice study guide
Plan Essay
June 19th:
Review English Essay plan
Finish Geometry study Guide
June 20th:
No Studying...
SUMMER!!!
Monday, May 7, 2012
Avid Weekly
Onward Online Privacy
There is a law which is trying to be passed, called "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights". This law for intenet users would "give them (internet users) more say over how personal information is being collected and used." I believe that this law should be passed. People online should be able to keep their e-mail, addresses, and phone numbers private, without big companies buying their information. There is no need for internet users to be bothered with spam mail and phone call advertisments from companies they have never heard of. When I put my email or phone number into the internet, it is not for my information to be sent around the country. It is to create an account of some sort, which may be for school or signing up for something online. I believe that this bill will help people like me who do not wish to be bombarded by emails from places we are not familiar with, without my consent.
Therefor, those who do not listen to this new law should be penalized by the government. This law should be treated like any other to protect personal data, and it should be respected. I understand that companies need to find customers in one way or another. However, this should not be the way. Companies should learn to find customers on their own, with their own products. I believe that many internet users like me, will be appreciative of the privacy of their data.
There is a law which is trying to be passed, called "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights". This law for intenet users would "give them (internet users) more say over how personal information is being collected and used." I believe that this law should be passed. People online should be able to keep their e-mail, addresses, and phone numbers private, without big companies buying their information. There is no need for internet users to be bothered with spam mail and phone call advertisments from companies they have never heard of. When I put my email or phone number into the internet, it is not for my information to be sent around the country. It is to create an account of some sort, which may be for school or signing up for something online. I believe that this bill will help people like me who do not wish to be bombarded by emails from places we are not familiar with, without my consent.
Therefor, those who do not listen to this new law should be penalized by the government. This law should be treated like any other to protect personal data, and it should be respected. I understand that companies need to find customers in one way or another. However, this should not be the way. Companies should learn to find customers on their own, with their own products. I believe that many internet users like me, will be appreciative of the privacy of their data.
Avid Weekly Writing Prompt
Throughout this school year, we have opened our eyes to the many problems involving global warming. We have talked about it in class, watched movies such as "An Inconvenient Truth", and read various articles about this issue. There are many things that we can debate as being "true" or not. Some ideas on global warming can be considered the stretched truth. These elements may be true, however only to a certain extent. There are few drastic measures our country can take to help global warming. On the other hand, there are many little things that our communities can do to make a difference.
1. The United States has kept the topic of "Global Warming" under it's eye for quite some time. There has been much buzz about it, however the country cannot simply stop all global warming. But the U.S can start to make a difference. Government officials can make a difference by encouraging the usage of renewable energy sources. This energy comes in forms of heat, sunlight, water, and rain. If wind turbines are set in places with a lot of wind, for example high in the mountains, when the wind turns the turbine, it produces energy. Personally I have seen many of these turbines along the countrysides in Europe. However, I have never seen one in the United States. Hydropower is another source of renewable energy in which is empowered by water. Since water is about 800 times denser than air, even a settle stream of water can produce a lot of energy. Solar energy is produced from the energy of sunlight. This energy has become more popular with powering cars, and electricity within one's home. However, it is very costly like the rest of renewable energy sources. If the government began to install more of these sources around our country, it would not stop the affects of global warming, but lower them significantly. On the economic side, wind turbines and solar power pannels are very costly. Part of this may be because of supply and demand. If these are rare, then they will cost more. However when they become more popular, the demand will be higher and the costs will go down.
2. There are many things individuals can do within their communities to help solve this problem. For example, always turning a light when one leaves a room, walking or biking instead of taking a car, and unplugingcell phone chargers when not in use. These are all the tipical 'tips' on how to save energy. Nonetheless, there are even more things we can do as a community to help make our world better. Events are made through Facebook where a nation of people decide to stop all use of electricity or cars for one entire hour. This way, the world can breathe. That simple hour or two could help the world significantly, if we get the word out and make the movement monumental.
3. Arch Street, the local teen center in Greenwich is going green, and bringing awareness to kids and the community. http://archstreet.org/page/green-pizza We also have a club at our own highschool which is called 'Go Green!' and is run by Ellen Johnsmeyer which also brings awareness to kids and encourages them to 'go green'.
1. The United States has kept the topic of "Global Warming" under it's eye for quite some time. There has been much buzz about it, however the country cannot simply stop all global warming. But the U.S can start to make a difference. Government officials can make a difference by encouraging the usage of renewable energy sources. This energy comes in forms of heat, sunlight, water, and rain. If wind turbines are set in places with a lot of wind, for example high in the mountains, when the wind turns the turbine, it produces energy. Personally I have seen many of these turbines along the countrysides in Europe. However, I have never seen one in the United States. Hydropower is another source of renewable energy in which is empowered by water. Since water is about 800 times denser than air, even a settle stream of water can produce a lot of energy. Solar energy is produced from the energy of sunlight. This energy has become more popular with powering cars, and electricity within one's home. However, it is very costly like the rest of renewable energy sources. If the government began to install more of these sources around our country, it would not stop the affects of global warming, but lower them significantly. On the economic side, wind turbines and solar power pannels are very costly. Part of this may be because of supply and demand. If these are rare, then they will cost more. However when they become more popular, the demand will be higher and the costs will go down.
2. There are many things individuals can do within their communities to help solve this problem. For example, always turning a light when one leaves a room, walking or biking instead of taking a car, and unplugingcell phone chargers when not in use. These are all the tipical 'tips' on how to save energy. Nonetheless, there are even more things we can do as a community to help make our world better. Events are made through Facebook where a nation of people decide to stop all use of electricity or cars for one entire hour. This way, the world can breathe. That simple hour or two could help the world significantly, if we get the word out and make the movement monumental.
3. Arch Street, the local teen center in Greenwich is going green, and bringing awareness to kids and the community. http://archstreet.org/page/green-pizza We also have a club at our own highschool which is called 'Go Green!' and is run by Ellen Johnsmeyer which also brings awareness to kids and encourages them to 'go green'.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Journal #17
There could be many studies conducted confirming college discrimination against Asian American students in college. Personally I would conduct a study by gathering data on the percentage of students from different ethnicities whom get admitted to some of the greatest colleges such as Yale, or Harvard. Also, I would take a look at the percentage of students who have been turned down into going to that college- and compare their SAT scores and their GPAs. If it is true that colleges such as Harvard only confirm students who are Asian Americans that only have SAT scores about 140 points higher than the average student who goes to that college- then it is proof that there is discrimination. Also, if we look at the GPA of students that are Asians compared to other ethnicities, their GPAs should be around the same number since they both didn't get in. However if they are not around the same number then it shows bias against Asian American students.
A combination of this data could tell me whether it's true that college adminitrators discriminate against Asian American students.
I'm sure that the results recorded in this article were true at some point- in once case a study was done 20 years ago comparing the percentage of Asians and other ethnicities admitted to Harvard. However, this information is outdated. Today there must be different statistics. Therefor these studies should be run again to conclude whether there really is discrimination against Asian American students in college.
A combination of this data could tell me whether it's true that college adminitrators discriminate against Asian American students.
I'm sure that the results recorded in this article were true at some point- in once case a study was done 20 years ago comparing the percentage of Asians and other ethnicities admitted to Harvard. However, this information is outdated. Today there must be different statistics. Therefor these studies should be run again to conclude whether there really is discrimination against Asian American students in college.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Journal #16
In our current situation, is natural gas a good investment or no?
Natural gas would seem to be a great investment for countries like the United States, and all over the world. If there are no problems, natural gas could potentially "save our economy, the environment and promote national security" claims Hal Harvey, author of the article "Natural Gas: Cheap, clean and risky." The title is very accurate for the information written in this article. Natural gas seems like it would help the envirnoment because it is not as bad as coal. However, what most of us are not aware about is that if the gas were to leak as little as 2.5 percent, it would be as harmful to our environment as coal is. In reality, the gas system leaks from about 1.5 percent to 8 percent. This may even do more harm to our environment as coal does. The article states that if these percentages are so high in the U.S, then other countries like Russia could have far worse consequences. This is a valid problem, because the country has to know for sure that there won't be any leakages, and that it stays that way- or else investing in natural gas would not be a good investment. Also, companies have to be extra careful in where they locate. Wells, are said to do damage to gas sites. The earth can be salted by byproducts spilling onto farmlands.
Overall, personally I do not believe natural gas is a good investment in the United States, whether it be in our economy of today, or in better economy. There are far too many risks, such as damages wells do to gas sites, and the long term affect that lies in our hands if there were to be many leakages in the United States, as well as other parts of the world.
Natural gas would seem to be a great investment for countries like the United States, and all over the world. If there are no problems, natural gas could potentially "save our economy, the environment and promote national security" claims Hal Harvey, author of the article "Natural Gas: Cheap, clean and risky." The title is very accurate for the information written in this article. Natural gas seems like it would help the envirnoment because it is not as bad as coal. However, what most of us are not aware about is that if the gas were to leak as little as 2.5 percent, it would be as harmful to our environment as coal is. In reality, the gas system leaks from about 1.5 percent to 8 percent. This may even do more harm to our environment as coal does. The article states that if these percentages are so high in the U.S, then other countries like Russia could have far worse consequences. This is a valid problem, because the country has to know for sure that there won't be any leakages, and that it stays that way- or else investing in natural gas would not be a good investment. Also, companies have to be extra careful in where they locate. Wells, are said to do damage to gas sites. The earth can be salted by byproducts spilling onto farmlands.
Overall, personally I do not believe natural gas is a good investment in the United States, whether it be in our economy of today, or in better economy. There are far too many risks, such as damages wells do to gas sites, and the long term affect that lies in our hands if there were to be many leakages in the United States, as well as other parts of the world.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Journal #15
If I were the student who undertook the "Amish Project" I would make sure that I had a long list of things to do, before 'unplugging' myself from the media. Being the age that I am now, I think as hard as this project was, it would be significantly beneficial to my studies, knowing that I have no distractions when doing homework or studying. Therefor, I would be focusing a lot more on school, and putting more effort into the work I do. Also, I would focus on my dance classes. Having more free time I would want it to become productive. I would most likely spend more time with my family than I do now. However, the situation would be different if I were challenging myself to this project as an adult. This would mean I'm able to drive, and work. Like studying, I would probably put in more time into my job. I would even bring my work home, because there would be nothing to distract me. Driving would be important because the free time would give me an opportunity to pursue somehting I've always wanted to do. This could involve driving places frequently (somewhere like the library), and with a car it would give me the luxury to do so. Something I personally would want to do is learn more about children who suffer in africa and be able to go on a mission trip of some sort, bringing people bed nets and essentials of that sort. In order to do so, much research would need to be done.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Dmitri Mendeleev
There were a total of 56 known elements in the chemistry world by 1863. About one element was discovered per year. Medeleev worked hard to study these elements. With time, he was able to write the “Principles of Chemistry” which was a chemistry textbook. As he was writing this, Dmitri noticed patterns while writing out elements. He put these patterns together and came up with the periodic table of elements. After presenting his theory to the Russian Chemical Society, Medeleev proceded to predict new elements, and add on to the periodic table.
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