1. Thursday August 30, 2012 (Preparation of Chemistry Journal; What is Chemistry?)

2. Please write the following questions: Bell Ringer Thursday, 8-30-12 What kinds of things do you think should be placed in a science journal? Why do you think scientists keep science journals? Why would it be important for you to keep a journal in your chemistry class?

3. Announcements Please remember that we will have our first Quiz tommorow. All serious chemistry students should now be in possession of a science journal - composition book, 3-ring binder, or spiral notebook.

4. Assignment Currently Open Summative or Formative? Date Issued Date Due Date Into GradeSpeed Final Day ESS Class Information Sheet F8/278/28 ESS Class Procedures and Expectations F8/278/29 Safety ContractF8/288/30 Classroom Safety Map F8/298/30 WS: MSDS Research Form F8/298/30

5. Setting up a Science Notebook Today you should have your science journal with you. Put your name and class period on the front cover of the journal. Your journal should contain your class notes, lab reports, worksheets, reference materials, returned graded assessments, and other paperwork we decide is necessary to keep.

6. Setting up a Science Notebook It will be extremely helpful to have your chemistry binder separated into sections as follows: Section 1 – class notes Section 2 – lab reports Section 3 – worksheets Section 4 – reference materials Section 5 – returned graded assessments

7. Wrap Up Please put your chemistry journal in the appropriate box at the side of the room. Please remember that if you make the decision to take your journal out of this room, you are responsible for getting it back to class for our next meeting.

8. Wrap Up Please check you backpack for any assignments from this first week that you have not turned in yet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR SDxGtcsxE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I- 3DEFwHEzs