Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

Chemistry

Quiz on the Mole

Integrated Science

Chemical Structure of Free Base Cocaine vs. Acid Salt Cocaine

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

Chemistry

Extra Credit: Q.16, p.211
Mole Quiz Tomorrow !!!

Integrated Science

-  Cocaine Neurotransmission Review

Monday, October 29th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Notes on 2-step Mole Conversions
-  Notebook Assignment

Integrated Science

-  Turn in Revisions for Drug Definitions/Examples
-  Practice Test on Drug Definitions
-  Notes:  Types of Drug Administrtation

Friday, October 26th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Same as Yesterday's Assignment
-  Mole Quiz moved to Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

Integrated Science

-  Test on Alcohol, Meth, & Neurotransmitters

Thursday, October 26th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Bookwork: q.8-15, p.210

Integrated Science

-  Notes/Video:  Cocaine & the Brain

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Notes on the Mole and the Gram
-  A#6 Worksheet (Period 1); Copy Problems in Notebook (Periods 2 & 6)

Integrated Science

-  Complete Meth Film
-  Discussion of Group Project Drug Definitions
-  FINAL DRAFT OF DEFINITIONS/EXAMPLES DUE ON FRIDAY !!!
-  Extra Credit Film Questions (Due Tomorrow):

Meth Questions

How long can the meth high last for?

What neurotransmitter is increased during a meth high?

What part of the brain does meth affect?  (It is the reward center of the brain)

What is meth called in Thailand?

What is meth mouth?

What are meth bugs?

What is the basic ingredient for making meth?

Why do they call meth “crank”?

EXTRA CREDIT:  What key catalyst is also used by farmers to fertilize their fields?

What country outside the United States is sending a lot of meth over the borders?

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

Chemistry

-  Review of Assessment Test

Integrated Science

Movie on "Meth": The World's Most Dangerous Drug

Monday, October 22nd, 2012

Chemistry

-  Notebook Assignment:  q.39,42,46 (p.236);
   Standardized Test Practice: q. 1,2,4,5,7,8 (p.237)

Integrated Science

-  Alcohol & Your Brain, Alcohol & Your Body Worksheets
-  Quiz on subject matter this week.


 

Friday, October 19th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Balancing Equations Worksheet

Integrated Science

-  Finishing Drug Definitions/Examples Paper

Thursday, October 18th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Period 1:  Balancing Equations Worksheet
-  Period 2:  Earthquake Drill (Football Field)
-  Period 6:  Periodic Assessment Test

Integrated Science

-  Review Brain/Neuron Test
-  Neurotransmitter Activity Worksheet
-  Reminder:  Drug Definitions/Examples due TOMORROW!!!

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012

Chemistry

Periods 1&2: Periodic Assessment Test

Integrated Science

Period 3 -  Group Work on Drug Definitions

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Review Polarity Problems
-  Final Review for Periodic Assessment Test
-  Periods 1 & 2: Mole Practice Problems (Extra Credit)

Integrated Science

-  Notes on Neurotransmitter Types

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Notes on Polarity
-  Polarity Problems (Notebook)
-  Notes on Balancing Equations
-  Homework (Due Wednesday):
   p.478 (q.54.56.57.59.60)
   p.235 (q.33-36)
-  Periodic Assessment Test on Wednesday for Periods 1 & 2; Thursday for Period 6

Integrated Science

-  Group Assignment of Drug Definitions/Sentences
-  Due Date:  Type written paper due on Friday (10/19) for Period 4, Tuesday (10/23) for Period 3

Friday, October 12th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Notes on Molecular Shapes
-  Worksheet A#44: Molecular Shapes

Integrated Science

-  Test on Marijuana, Structures of Brain and Neuron

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Chemistry Bonding Test

Integrated Science

-  Notes on Neurons
-  Test tomorrow !!!

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Notes on Electronegativity
-  Homework (Notebook Assignment):  Electronegativity (q.1-21)
-  Ionic Bond Review Worksheet
-  Bonding Test tomorrow!!!

Integrated Science

-  Notes on the Brain/Limbic System
-  P.E.T. Scan Image Activity

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Continue A#41/#42 Bonding Worksheet
-  Extra Credit:  q.34-38, pp.436,437
-  Test on Bonding this Thursday !!

Integrated Science

-  Finish Marijuana Packet Questions (16-25)
-  NOTE:  If you were not able to copy the questions in your notebook today,
answer the following questions in your notebook.  I will check for your completion
of this assignment tomorrow !!!

16)  In the brain, marijuana affects one’s cannabinoid receptors.  What type of mental and physical activities are affected?

17)  What three parts of the brain have the highest concentration of cannabinoid receptors?  How does marijuana have an effect on the user with regards to these parts of the brain?

18)  What are some short-term side physiological side effects of marijuana?

19)  What does half-life mean?

20)  What are some symptoms associated with a long-term user trying to quit marijuana?

21)  What are some effects associated with the

 long-term use of marijuana?

22)  What positive claims do advocates of marijuana use (medicinal marijuana) make about its benefits?

23)  What are the three main factors that determine marijuana potency?

24)  Do male or female varieties of marijuana have a higher amount of THC?

25)  What is the order of the three most prevalent chemicals in a marijuana plant from early development to floral maturation?

Monday, October 8th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Notes on Multiple Covalent Bonds
-  Worksheet A#41/#42
-  Quiz on Wednesday !!!

Integrated Science

-  Notes:  Parts of the Brain
-  Finish Reading Marijuana Packet

Friday, October 5th, 2012

Chemistry

-  Notes on Covalent Bonding
-  Worksheet A#40

Integrated Science

-  How Marijuana Works:  Class Reading & Notebook Questions
-  NOTE:  If you were not able to copy the questions in your notebook today,
answer the following questions in your notebook.  I will check for your completion
of this assignment on Monday.

1)   What is the most active ingredient in marijuana?

2)   What type of memory does it affect?

3)   What else is affected in the user’s body?

4)   What is the plant that marijuana comes from?

5)   What country did this plant originally come from?

6)   How high does marijuana grow?

7)   How is hashish made?

8)   What are the majority of chemicals (60 of 140) in marijuana called?

9)   What is the chemical name of THC?

10) What is the fastest way to get THC into the user’s

bloodstream?

11) Explain how THC is transferred from the lungs to the bloodstream.

12) Explain how THC enters the body when eaten.

13) How long does it take for THC to reach the brain after it is inhaled?

14) What are some positive experiences users have had with marijuana?

15) What are some negative experiences that users may have

had with marijuana?

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Chemistry

-  Ionic Bonding Poster Activity

Integrated Science

-  Review Polymer Lab Results
-  Notes on chemical structure of Marijuana

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

Chemistry

-  Review Graphs: Ionization Energy Trends
-  Notes on Ionic Bonding
-  Worksheet: A#39

Integrated Science

-  Period 3:  Polymer Lab (Making Flexi-Putty and Slime)
-  Period 4:  Newscaster Guest Speaker in Manriquez' classroom.

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

Chemistry

Continue Ionization Energy Graphs
Period 1:  Add Electronegativity Trends Curve
Periods 2 & 6:  Extra Credit (q.3-7, pp.48-50)

Integrated Science

Polymer Lab
Part 1:  Making Flexi-Putty

Monday, October 1st, 2012

Chemistry

-  Ionization Energy Graphs
Period 1:  Handout
Periods 2 & 6:  Red Book (p.47)

Integrated Science

Chem to Go: q.1-6, pp.478,479