Day: April 24, 2018

Assignment 2: Case Study Development and Theoretical Explanation
In today’s world, stress is inescapable. Stress can be a major factor in physical and psychological illnesses. Stress is closely related to fear, panic, and anxiety. A number of relatively common psychological disturbances share symptoms that include anxiety as a central component. The somatic symptom disorders involve a preoccupation with the body or a medical illness. The dissociative disorders involve an alteration in consciousness or memory such as amnesia or, in an extreme case, the development of multiple personalities as in dissociative identity disorder.

Below is a Sample Case – Woody

Click to review the sample case (do not use Woody in your M2 A2 assignment analysis).
Click to download transcript

Review the sample case. Download and study the guidelines for developing cases. Develop one original fictional case study that portrays a specific diagnosis within the categories of: anxiety, somatic symptom disorders, or dissociative disorders.
The case description must include all of the DSM criteria necessary to diagnose that disorder, but may also include additional symptoms not found within that diagnostic category. Include some demographic background of the fictional case subject. This portion of the assignment should be 1 to 1 ? pages.
Mental health professionals are often trained in one or more theoretical orientations. Each theoretical orientation provides a specific insight into why a person acts the way he or she does. The theoretical orientation also guides the professional’s choice of treatment options to address the symptoms presented by the individual to be treated. Several theoretical explanations of abnormal behavior have been described in your readings for this module. Some of these are biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, existential, cognitive, and sociocultural.
Identify the treatment approach for your case based upon the theory you have chosen to explain the disorder. Then in 2?3 pages, write your own theoretical analysis of case characteristics in relation to the disorder the case represents.
Write the case and theoretical analysis in a 3?4-page paper in Word format. Be sure to include an APA style title page and to cite the online course and the text applying APA standards

The five topics/issues are:
Constructions of childhood
Readiness and transition
Wellbeing movement in early childhood
Technology and Young Children
Ethics in early childhood Assessment presentation

Part 1 – Constructions of Childhood

The primary reading for part 1?is by?Sorin?(2005). In?it,?Sorin?gives a detailed analysis of how young children have been, and continue to be viewed within society. There are many layers to this paper and keep an open mind as to the implications of each construction of childhood and how this matches, or in some cases contradicts how you view the care and education of young?chidlren.

Sorin, R. (2005). Changing Images of Childhood:?Reconceptualising?early childhood practice,?International Journal of Transitions in Childhood, 1, 12-2.

The following presentation by Mackay (2013) presents using Prezi a reflection of “images of the child”. (Prezi is a web-based tool for creating presentations (called prezis for short). It’s similar to other presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint, but it offers some unique features that make it a good alternative). You should be able to view the following presentation without logging into Prezi:

Mackay, A. (2013). Analysis of images of children [Prezi]. Retrieved from?https://prezi.com/ymuyebfobi08/analysis-of-images-of-children/

Part 2 – Readiness and Transition to School

The first reading in part 2 comes from the Federal Government website?mychild.gov.au, it is the?Continuity of Learning, which?is a ‘practical guide providing a range of creative strategies to assist educators in the identification of contextually, culturally and educationally appropriate choices to support children?s transition to school’ (Australian Government, 2014). It is quite a lengthy document, so you may want to read the first 9 pages and then the rest if you choose readiness and early intervention as a topic for Assignment 1.

Dockett, S. & Perry, B. (2014). Continuity of Learning: A resource to support effective transition to school and school age care. Canberra, ACT: Australian Government Department of Education.

Part 3 -?Wellbeing?Movement in Care and Education

The first from part 3 is a brief newsletter format from?Owens?(2012). She writes for the NQS Professional Learning Program, which?is aimed at assisting the implementation of the national quality standards within early childhood. The focus of her article is on?chidlren’s?health, safety and?wellbeing, which she refers to holistically.
Owens, A. (2012). Health, safety and?wellbeing.?NQS PLP E-Newsletter,?29, 1-4.

This reading focusses?on family day care (FDC), but highlights the impact for early childhood educators?in relation to the stresses associated with working?in the industry. If early childhood educators have poor mental health, then the ability to provide high quality care?is heavily diminished.

Corr, L., Cook, K.,?LaMontagne, AD., Waters, E. & Davis, E. (2015). Associations between Australian early childhood educators’ mental health and working conditions: A cross-sectional study,?Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 40 (3),?69-78.?

Go to the website about Kids Matter, the Australian Mental Health Initiative for early childhood and primary schools. There are several links to articles/programs about well being our you can simply investigate the site itself to learn more about the approaches being made to improve mental health and?wellbeing?of children in the prior to school sector and in schools.

http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/primary/about-kidsmatter-primary

http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/early-childhood

Part 4 – Ethics in Early Childhood

The first reading in topic 4 is the Early?Childhood?Australia (ECA) Code of Ethics. ECA?is the peak body for early childhood care and?education?in Australia. They provide a set of ethics by which early childhood professionals can?gauge?their?professional conduct.

http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ECA-COE-Brochure-2016.pdf

Kennedy, A.,?Barblett, L. &?Hydon, C. (2016). Reviewing early childhood Australia’s code of ethics,?Every Child, 22 (2), 10-11.

Part 5 – Technology and Young?Children

The first reading for topic 5 is also from?Chip. In?it he discusses the practicalities of being an early childhood educator trying to implement technology?into?service delivery

Donohue, C. (2015). Technology in the early years: Start with what you know,?Every Child, 21 (4), 44.
The next reference is from the ABC news program 7.30. In it, they look at how (and if) young?chidlren?use digital technology both?in the home and in?educational?environments.?

Noyce, J. (Reporter). (2016). Should preschoolers be using digital devices? [Television Newscast].? Sydney, NSW: Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

1.Nike’s Core Competency: The Risky Business of Fairy Tales
The MiniCase indicates that Nike’s core competency is to create heroes. How did Nike build its
core competency? Does it obey the VRIO attributes (valuable, rare, inimitable, and organized
to capture value based on the resource-based view of the firm)?
2.Walmart and the Effects of Globalization
How have changes in the industry and the effects of globalization impacted Walmart?s ability to
successfully compete? List and describe two factors that are negatively impacting Walmart.
3.The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Apple vs. Microsoft
How much longer do you think Apple can sustain its competitive advantage (not just over
Microsoft, but in general)? Explain.
4.Does Twitter Have a Strategy?
Why is a good strategy so IMPORTANT, especially at high-tech startups like Twitter? Why is
crafting a good strategy at Twitter so difficult? What are some of the pitfalls that a CEO of a
company such as Twitter needs to watch out for when crafting and implementing a strategy?
5.Mitigating Risk and Uncertainty
Consider the six techniques Robinson (2007) describes that are used to mitigate risk and
uncertainty. Using an organization with which you are familiar, discuss examples from that
organization in which at least two techniques either were followed or should have been
followed. Explain how the handling of risk mitigation or uncertainty could have been improved.
6.Organic Growth Machine
Favaro, Meer, and Sharma (2012) discuss four rules for turning an organization into an organic
growth machine. Explain what behaviors in an organization with which you are familiar could be
changed to more successfully apply these rules.
7.
Strategic Alliances
Under what circumstances should an organization seek a strategic alliance? How have the
motivations for strategic acquisitions changed over time and how do those changes affect
(potential) M&Adecisions made by an organization with which you are familiar?
8.
Ambidextrous Behavior
Define the term “ambidextrous organization.” Provide a real life example of an organization that
displays ambidextrous behavior. Explain your rationale.
9.
Shareholders, Employees, or Customers First?
One of Simons’ (2010) questions asks you to determine whether the organization’s
shareholders, employees, or customers come first. Consider which comes first in an
organization with which you’re familiar. Discuss the specific behaviors exhibited by the
organization as a result of that choice, and consider how that choice might affect strategic
performance and employee retention.

Assignment 1: LASA 2: Parole Supervision

What Happened:
Mary White, age twenty-five, is a Hispanic female. She has been on probation for twelve months of a five-year probation program. She is on supervision for the felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. During her period of supervision, that is, probation, White has tested positive for the use of amphetamines on two separate occasions, failing to participate in outpatient treatment and failing to abide by the stipulations set forth by the court.
Recently, White violated the conditions of her probation by getting arrested for driving while she was intoxicated and tampering with a vehicle. White was sentenced to sixty days of incarceration within the county jail for her violations. The police report, which was obtained for the violation of probation hearing purposes, stated:
Centervale Police Department (CPD)
CPD Case Number:
11-XXXX
Incident:
Tampering with a Vehicle
Reporting Officer:
R. T. Smith
Date of Report:
April 1, 2012
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on April 1, 2012, I, Officer R. T. Smith was dispatched to a stolen vehicle complaint at 123 Main Street in Centervale. I met with the complainant, Jane Daugherty, who said that she had parked her car by a meter while entering into Fuzzy’s FURNITURE STORE. Before returning to her car she had stopped at the sandwich shop to pick up dinner. Daugherty returned to her car at approximately 10:30 p.m. This is when she discovered her car had been stolen.
Daugherty described her car as a 2009 black Toyota Corolla. The registration is 123-ABC. The car is valued at approximately $13,000 and has a sunroof and a dent on the back left fender from a grocery cart.
Daugherty stated that she had locked the car after exiting but did not have the keys with her at the time. She also said that she had left the keys in a lock box in the gas tank so that she did not have to worry about losing them. Daugherty stated that she had not given anyone permission to take her vehicle and was current on her auto payments so there was no possibility of repossession.
In my survey of the crime scene, I was unable to locate any items of evidence. There was no broken GLASS near the meter where the vehicle was parked and there were no items to photograph. Daugherty’s vehicle information was entered into the National Crime Information Center database and a
Be on the look-out
(BOLO) was issued for her vehicle.
At approximately 12:15 a.m. on April 2, 2012, information was received that Centervale Officer W. S. Wright was in pursuit of the suspected stolen vehicle. He entered into a traffic stop after the car came to a stop outside Freddy’s Bar in South Centervale. The driver of the vehicle was later identified as Mary White by her driver’s license. White appeared to be intoxicated and resisted Officer Wright at the scene. White was arrested for driving while intoxicated and tampering with a motor vehicle. The car was towed to Fred’s Salvage. I made contact with Daugherty to notify her that her vehicle had been recovered and that I would contact her once the vehicle was processed for evidence and could be released.
White had two new charges pending in addition to her violation. She was found guilty of the felony of tampering with a motor vehicle. The misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated was dropped given her felony conviction. White was assigned to Officer Myers with the Centervale Probation and Parole Office to complete a sentencing assessment report for the court. The portions of the sentencing assessment report include the narratives from the police reports, history of the offender, education, employment, substance abuse, specialized training, and a recommendation regarding the ability to succeed under a period of supervision. Given her recent history of supervision, White was sentenced to five years within the department of corrections.
While incarcerated, White was given a parole hearing date within eighteen months of her incarceration. She appeared in front of the Parole Board and was given a release date after twenty-four months of incarceration.
Here’s What You Need to Do:
Use APA format and citation guidelines to compose a paper (8- to 10-page, not including the title page or references page), on the parole system and process based on White’s case that addresses the following:
Explain how the history of probation and parole influences the decisions that are made in the Adult Court System toward the supervision of adult offenders, highlighting the differences between past and present processes and practices.
Determine whether White was on probation or parole during her first period of supervision. Analyze the opportunities that were given to her during that period. When White was released from the Centervale Jail, determine her supervision status. Explain whether it was different from her first period of supervision. Analyze and discuss the reasons for any changes you discover.
Analyze how White violated her probation and describe each offense.
In detail, identify and describe the presentence investigation information needed in order to complete the process before the judge renders his or her decision in the sentencing stage. Explain the IMPORTANCE of the presentencing investigation process in White’s case and the reason why the guidelines for sentencing must be followed in every case.
Identify the parole parameters you would set for White if you were on her Parole Committee. Explain the impact White’s release might have on Daugherty. Then compare stipulations set forth by the Court and the Parole Board. Explain whether the Court and the Parole Board aim for the same goal. Defend your position using examples.
Submission Details:
Save the document as M5_A1_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
By Monday, January 9, 2017, submit your document to the M5: Assignment 1 LASA 2 Dropbox.
LASA 2 Grading Criteria and Rubric
All LASAs in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 300 points. Download the rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Illustrated how the history of probation and parole influences the decisions that are made in the Adult Court System toward the supervision of adult offenders, highlighting the differences between past and present processes and practices.
20
Determined whether White was on probation or parole during her first period of supervision and analyzed the opportunities that were given to White during that period.
16
Determined White’s supervision status when she was released from jail and explained whether it was different from her first period of supervision. Discussed and analyzed the reasons for any changes.
16
Analyzed how White violated her probation and described each offense.
32
Described the presentence investigation information needed in order to complete the process before the sentencing stage. Explained the IMPORTANCE of the presentencing investigation process in White’s case and the reason why the guidelines must be followed.
20
Identified the parole parameters that you would set for White if you were on her Parole Committee. Explained what impact White’s release might have on Daugherty.
32
Compared stipulations set forth by the Court and by the Parole Board. Explained whether the Court and the Parole Board aim for the same goal. Defended the position using examples.
32
Identified the primary goal of parole and the responsibilities of White’s Parole Officer during her supervision. Explained how White’s Parole Officer might help her achieve the primary parole goal and the primary goals White has as a probationer and parolee.
20
Identified the types of violations that could revoke White’s parole. Described what special programming or assistance might White benefit from during her supervision.
32
Explained how White’s achievement of becoming a contributing member of society would benefit the community.
16
Writing Components:
Organization (16)
Usage and Mechanics (16)
APA Elements (24)
Style (8)
64
Total:
300

During the first week of class you conducted your first practice interview, and in week three you developed an Interview Guide. For this activity, you will be using your Interview Guide, the analysis of potential interview biases from LASA 1, and the feedback you have received from your instructor to conduct an interview with a volunteer.
Prior to the Interview
Locate an adult volunteer.
Read the analysis requirements below and ENSURE you meet them within your interview. Make sure your interview includes:
A minimum of 5 open and 5 closed ended questions (10 total).
A minimum of 5 examples of paraphrasing, summaries, or reflections techniques (must have at least one of each paraphrase, summary, and reflection/5 total).

Gather Recording EQUIPMENT (video is preferred). You will need to record your interview.
Also make sure you have a watch or a timer to keep track of the length of your interview. Make sure your interview is not less than 5 minutes long.
The Interview
Needs to be at least 5 minutes long, but it should not be more than 10 minutes.
Be prepared! Although it may not sound like it, 5 minutes is a long time in interviewing time. If you are having problems filling 5 minutes, go back to the interview skills you have learned about (e.g., probing, reflections, and summaries).
After the Interview
Play back the recording of the interview.
Transcribe or write out the interview completely. Be sure to write out everything said during the interview
After you have written the transcript of the interview, provide a detailed analysis of the interview. On your transcript:
Identify Questions Used: On your transcript identify at least 5 closed and 5 open ended questions that you used during the interview. Identify these on your transcript using all caps (10 questions total).

For example:

Interviewer: How long have you been having headaches? CLOSED QUESTION

Evaluate the Questions: After you have identified examples of 5 open and 5 open questions in your transcript, write an evaluation of the effectiveness of your use of questions (Approximately one paragraph for this analysis). Explain whether or not your questions were effective. How did your client respond to your questions? How would you improve the effectiveness of your questions?
Identify Techniques Used: Next, identify at least 5 examples of paraphrasing, summarizing, or reflections you used (must have at least one of each: paraphrase, summary, and reflection). Again, use all caps on your transcript to identify each technique.

For example:

Interviewer: So it?s been several weeks since you?ve been able to sleep without problems? PARAPHRASE

Evaluate the Techniques: Evaluate the effectiveness of your interview technique (Approximately one paragraph for this entire SECTION). How did your client respond to the techniques in the interview? How do you know if you were effective with these? Provide justification for your response. How could you improve your use of these?

Application: Analysis and Summary
Explain how the information you gathered during the interview can aid in planning treatment for your client. How can treatment of this client be more informed or more targeted based on the information you gathered (Approximately 2-3 paragraphs).
Identify at least two possible ethical issues that could arise during your interview (hint: go back to your Module 1 lecture for ideas about ethical issues in interviewing). Explain how an ethical interviewer should deal with each of these issues. (Approximately 2-3 paragraphs).
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Conducted interview and utilized the questions/techniques for an in-depth interview.
60
Transcribed interview completely. Identified the questions and techniques used.
16
Evaluated the open and closed ended questions used during the interview. Analyzed the effectiveness of the questions and how the patient responded. Suggested ways to improve the effectiveness of the questions.
40
Evaluated at least five interviewing techniques (at least one of each: paraphrase, summary, and reflection). Analyzed the effectiveness of the technique, and how the patient responded. Suggested ways to improve the effectiveness of the techniques.
40
Explained how the information gathered during the interview can aid in treatment planning for the client.
40
Identified at least two possible ethical issues that could arise during the interview. Explained how an ethical interviewer would deal with each of these issues.
40
Organization (16 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion

Style (8 points): Tone, audience, and word choice

Usage and Mechanics (16 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure

APA Elements (24 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style
64
Total:
300

Answer the following questions in the space provided below:

Explain the IMPORTANCE of variation to health-care organizations and answer the following questions.

a. What might be the key processes for health-care organizations?

b. What are the potential common causes of variation that would have an impact on the key processes of health-care organizations?

c. What special causes might be more IMPORTANT than the others?

d. How might health-care organizations? business environment be dynamic and change over time?

Homework Assignment 3

Due in Week 3 and worth 30 points

The following data consists of the actual time used and potential (the best time possible for this review process) to complete each step in the review process. The actual times are based on the review of 30 projects. The potential times are subjective engineering judgment estimates.

TABLE Basic Data Review for Construction Project Equipment Arrangement

CYCLETime (hours)

Step
Description
Actual
Potential
Difference
1
Read basic data package
4
4
?
2
Write, type, proof, sign, copy, and distribute cover letter
21.9
0.5
21.4
3
Queue
40
0
40
4
Lead engineer calls key people to schedule meeting
4
0.25
3.75
5
Write, type, proof, sign, copy, and distribute confirmation letter
25.4
2.1
23.3
6
Hold meeting; develop path forward and concerns
4
4
?
7
Project leader and specialist develop missing information
12
12
?
8
Determine plant preferred vendors
12
12
?
9
Review notes from meeting
12
12
?
10
Resolve open issues
106
104
2
11
Write, type, proof, sign, copy, and distribute basic data acceptance letter
26.5
0.25
26.25

Totals
267.8
151.1
116.7

Use the data in the TABLE above and answer the following questions in the space provided below:

1. What are the sources of value-added and non-value-added work in this process?

2. Where are the main opportunities to improve the CYCLE time of this process, with respect to both actual time used and the potential best times? What strategy would you use?

3. Step 10: Resolve Open Issues required 104 hours (potential) versus 106 hours (actual). Is there an OFI here? Why or why not? If so, how would you attack it?

4. What do you think are the most difficult critical issues to deal with when designing a sound cycle time study such as this one?

This is a group presentation. Each group will consist of four students. Groups can formed by the lecturer or by the students
themselves. Each group will select a topic from the topic list provided below. Inform your lecturer about the topic you
selected at least a week before your presentation date.
The presentation is meant to be brief (10 minutes), but formal — demonstrating skills in presenting to a business or
management audience. It should concisely and effectively convey the theme of the topic for an audience that does not have
any special expertise in your chosen topic. Each student should employ the best techniques they find available to reach
their audience.
Each presentation must include:
? 10 minutes of presentation time
? Visual aids, such as presentation software like PowerPoint, Prezi, Keynote, PowToon etc.
? Participation in roughly equal measure by each group member
? Well-supported argument interpreting the significance of the topic presented
? APA (6th version) referencing style
? Succinct presentation of in-depth research of the topic
? Attention to questions raised by audience about any subject matter of the topic
Guidelines for Presentations

Equal Participation
Each team member should contribute equally. Teams will compile a list of major areas to be covered in their presentation,
and assign one to each member to research and present. Each member should speak for approximately two and a half
minutes. The presentation can reflect the diversity of viewpoints of the presenters. Designate one team member as the
team leader. This person will be responsible for introducing the presentation as a whole, and each presenter. The team
leader will also summarize the presentation at its conclusion, and lead a class discussion.
Format
Some students may elect to use PowerPoint. There are numerous types of presentation software available, and a group
may use any one of them.

Class Presentation
Talk to the class, don’t read. You may use notes when you make your presentation, but you may not read from a fully
written out text.

Here is one way to make a successful presentation:
1 Do plenty of reading and research. Explore the topic as fully as possible. Make notes.
2 Read over your notes, and think over the results of your reading.
3 Discuss your results with your team members. Tentatively plan the presentation in its general outline.
4 On your own again, and setting notes aside, brainstorm and write down all the interesting ideas that you have come
up with.
5 Organise these ideas into a coherent sequence. Return to your notes and add any information relevant to your major
ideas which will illustrate or explain them.
6 Add an introduction, which tells what you will talk about, and a conclusion which sums up what you have discussed
and learned. Cut out any irrelevant or uninteresting materials.
7 Meet with your team members to organize and streamline the presentation.
8 Visualise yourself giving a talk to the class, going through all these ideas, in a comfortable and relaxed fashion. If you
wish, practice talking about your subject to a mirror.
9 Using only brief notes, give your presentation in the class and have fun!

Topic list:
? Classroom of the future
? Visible light communication
? Transmedia storytelling
? Mobile virtual reality service
? The future wallet
? Role of ICT (Information Communication Technology) in business communication
? Social media for business communication
? Negative impact of miscommunication
? The Three Mile Island Disaster: An organisational communication study
? Non-verbal communications and facilitation
? Intercultural communication
? IoT: fearful or fearless?
? The Social benefits of mass communication
Rationale
This assessment item is designed to develop your ability to select an appropriate communication style and technique when
delivering a message in different settings and to different audiences. Presentations enable students to practice their verbal
communication skills and further develop understanding about the impact of non-verbal communication. The planning
phase will also develop your ability to practise, develop, refine and demonstrate written language skills so you are able to
communicate clearly, correctly and concisely.
Marking criteria
Marks will be awarded based on both individual and group performance. Please see the following marking rubrics for
details. Since a portion of grading is based on the presentation as a whole, team members should notify the lecturer before
the date of the presentation if any member does not do their share.

Labs 3 and 4: Density Lab
Lab 3-Measurements
Pre-lab questions
o Work with significant figures
o Be able to convert from one unit to another
Lab
o Determine density of water using linear measurements
o Determine density of water using liquid measurement
Post-lab questions
o Discuss accuracy and precision
Lab 4-Density
Pre-lab questions
o Discuss possible changes to density of a substance
o Discuss hazards of the lab
o Determine the density of a substance for identification
Lab
o Compare density of substances using a density gradient column
o Determine the density of washers and identify the material
Post-lab questions
o Discuss the washers material
o Discuss the density gradient column
Scoring Guide ? 100 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
9 Lab 3- Pre-lab questions
18 Lab 3- Data tables
14 Lab 3- Calculations
9 Lab 3- Post-lab questions.
10 Lab 4- Pre-lab questions
16 Lab 4- Data tables
24 Lab 4- Post-lab questions
Journal: An Introduction to Chemistry
Funding Research
o Basic or Applied
o Support of research whether basic and applied
o Format
How I Collect and Process Data
o Identify data
o Explain how to use the data to form information
o Explain how to combine information to form knowledge
No Two Watches
o Record data
o Analyze data
o Observation
Experience with Safety
o Description of what was going on
o Explanation of why safety is important
o Explanation of precautions
Scoring Guide ? 80 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
20 Comments on Research
20 Processing data
20 Comparison of Two watches
20 Explanation of safety
Chemistry All Around
Assignment: Properties
Statue
o Choose 6 physical properties and assign as
? Extensive
? Intensive
o Choose one of the above properties and support why assigned specific type
Wooden Ball
o Choose 6 physical properties and assign as
? Extensive
? Intensive
o Choose one of the above properties and support why assigned specific type
Eraser
o Choose 6 physical properties and assign as
? Extensive
? Intensive
o Choose one of the above properties and support why assigned specific type
Scoring Guide ? 45 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
15 Statue
15 Wooden Ball
15 Eraser
Journal: Seltzer in Water
Identify chemical and physical reactions
Use observations to support types of reactions
Scoring Guide ? 20 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
10 Identify reactions
10 Support type of reaction with observations
Lab 6: Chemical and Physical Changes Lab
Pre-lab
o Define chemical and physical properties and give examples
o Explain sublimation
Lab
o Use aspirin to make solutions
o React one solution with sodium bicarbonate
o React the solution with sodium bicarbonate with citric acid
Post-lab questions
o Identify examples as chemical or physical changes
o Discuss the result from the lab
Scoring Guide ? 100 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
15 Pre-lab questions
35 Chart
50 Post-lab questions 5 points each
Exploratory Activity: Chromatography
Observe first marker
Observe second marker
Note difference and causes
Theorize reasons for differences
Note if there are similar color components in the two markers
Scoring Guide ? 25 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
5 Observation of first marker
5 Observations of second marker
5 Differences
5 Theories
5 Similar colors
Lab 5: Mixture Separation Lab
Pre-lab
o Discuss homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
o Discuss the separation of salt and sand
Lab
o Separate aspirin from solution
o Determine mass of aspirin
o Find percent recovery
o Make observations of separation
Post-lab
o Discuss the characteristics of aspirin used in lab
o Discuss the reason for rinsing the aspirin crystals with cold water
o Explain the percent recovery
Scoring Guide ? 100 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
10 Pre-lab questions
21 Data and calculations
15 Chart
54 Post-lab questions
Atomic Structure
Journal: Probability Activity
1- Describe the arrangements of the dots
2- Draw what you observe (you can print this form and draw the picture and scan in the form to
submit, save as pdf)
3- Identify where the most drops concentrate
4- Predict where the next drop will fall and support your prediction
5- Discuss what percent of the drops hit he center of the dime
6- Express the amount of drops within the largest circle but outside the dime region as a percent
7- Predict the percent drops in the dime region compared to outside this region if your eyes were
closed
8- Describe other observations that you found interesting
Scoring Guide ? 20 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
2 1 – Description
2 2 – Drawing
2 3 – Identification
2 4 – Prediction
3 5 – Discussion
3 6 – Expression
3 7 – Prediction
3 8 – Description
WebQuest: Dividing the Indivisible
History of the Subatomic Particles
o Electron
? Description of electron
? Identify the discover of the electron
? Describe how it was discovered
? How the model was changed by this discovery
? Identify Discovery date
o Nucleus
? Description of nucleus
? Identify the discover of the nucleus
? Describe how it was discovered
? How the model was changed by this discovery
? Identify Discovery date
o Proton
? Description of proton
? Identify the discover of the proton
? Describe how it was discovered
? How the model was changed by this discovery
? Identify Discovery date
o Neutron
? Description of neutron
? Identify the discover of the neutron
? Describe how it was discovered
? How the model was changed by this discovery
? Identify Discovery date
Scoring Guide ? 25 Points Possible
Points
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Points
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6 Electron
6 Nucleus
6 Proton
6 Neutron
1 Filling in all answers
Journal: Electron Orbitals (Clouds)
1- Reflect on Probability Activity and describe what the final target look like
2 ?Describe how you think electron orbits look like from the choices below and draw how you think it
would look in the appropriate box. (Save your journal file and print, it then draw the diagram for this
part and scan into your computer and save as pdf)
o The path of a planet around the Sun
o The Clouds in the sky
o A bunch of dots whose density decreases further way from the center of the bunch
3- Reflect on the idea that there are still uncertainties in science
o Express how you feel about this
o Discuss how you handle other uncertainties
Scoring Guide ? 20 Points Possible
Points
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Points
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2 1-Reflection
2 2-Identification of how an electron orbit looks
8 2a-Drawing of your choice
6 3a-Expression of feels
2 3b-How to handle uncertainties
Lab 10 Light Spectrum Lab
Pre-lab
o Explain diffraction grating
o Identify a jewel using color to determine wavelength
o Calculate wavelength given diffraction lines distance and distances from spots appearance
Lab
o Make observations and draw spectrums a CD and flashlight and a CD and laser pointer
o Make observations and draw results of a laser pointer shone through a diffraction grating of
500lines/mm
o Make observations of flashlight shone through diffraction grating of 1000 lines/mm
o Calculate the wavelength of the laser pointer
Post-lab
o Explain the spectra differences between the laser light and the flashlight when shown on the CD
o Discuss the results of the laser pointer and flashlight shown through the diffraction grating
o Explain any errors for the wavelength of the laser pointer light being different than the wavelength
for red light
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
12 Pre-lab questions
16 Observations, data and calculations
4 Chart
18 Post-lab questions
Lab 10 Electron Configuration Lab
Pre-lab
o Discuss electron configuration and light emitted
Lab
o Heat lithium chloride, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and charcoal to
determine the color observed
Post-lab
o Write electron configurations for the metal in the salts in the lab
o Using the color determine the wavelength of each metal
o Explain why a salt produces a specific color
o Explain why sodium chloride and activated charcoal produces the same color of light
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
4 Pre-lab questions
10 Lab Data table
36 Post-lab questions
Periodic Table
Journal: Super Heavy Elements
Describe what a heavy element is
Describe what a super heavy elements is compared to a heavy element
Explain how new elements are discovered
Describe some of the properties of artificial element
Discuss what the island of stability and island of instability are
Support why this research is important
Apply how these elements can be use practically
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
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6 Description
7 Description
7 Explanation
7 Description
7 Discussion
8 Support
8 Application
WebQuest: Get to Know the Neighborhood
Part 1 The IUPAC Periodic Table
Part 2 Properties of Elements
o Properties of halogens
o Biological roles of selected element
o Interesting information of selected elements
Part 3 Your Own Personal Element
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
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7 The IUPAC Periodic Table
30 Properties of elements
13 Personal Element information
WebQuest: Origin of Elements Names
Choose 6 elements and complete the following to show the origin of their names
o Element name and symbol
o Brief Description of Discovery
o Origin of Name
Scoring Guide ? 35 Points Possible
Points
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Points
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12 Element name and symbol (2/element)
12 Brief History (2/element)
11 Origin of Name
Journal: Dot Structure of Atoms and Simple ions
Identify the correct symbol for the atom or ion
Arrange the dots correctly around the symbol including charge if applicable
Scoring Guide ? 20 Points Possible
Points
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Points
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10 Correct symbol (2/atom/ion)
10 Correct dot structure arrangement (2/atom/ion)
Project: Ions for Your Health
Beneficial 3 ions
o Name
o Location
o Role
o Ions that interact, if any
o Commonly found
o How enters the body
Toxic 2 ions
o Name
o Found in body
o Why toxic
o Commonly found in nature
o How it gets ends up in the body
o Who to treat negative effects.
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
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30 Beneficial element discussion (10/ion)
20 Toxic (10/ion)
Journal: Practical Periodic Trends
Scenario 1 Replacement of Silicon
o New Element
o Why chosen
o Disadvantage
Scenario 2 Replacement of Sodium Hydroxide
o New compound
o Why chosen
o Disadvantage
Scenario 3 Replacement of Neon
o New compound
o Why chosen
o Disadvantage
Scoring Guide ? 25 Points Possible
Points
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Points
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7 Silicon replacement
7 Sodium hydroxide replacement
7 Neon replacement
4 Follow format
Elements Form Compounds
Journal: Tension Activity
Observation as water is added on penny
o Drawing of water on penny
o Liquid 2 on penny
o Liquid 3 on penny
Similarity and differences of various liquids on penny explained
o New compound
o Why chosen
o Disadvantage
Properties of penny
How this property of water allows
o Bugs to walk on water
o Paper clip to stay on top of water
o Water beads on newly waxed car
Examples of liquids that do not have these properties
Other interesting observations
Scoring Guide ? 30 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
6 Observations of water on penny
6 Similarities and difference of 3 liquids
5 Penny properties
5 How property allows bugs and paper clip to stay
on top of water and bead on wax
4 Examples of nonwater liquids
4 Other observations
Writing Assignment: Ionic Compounds in Action
4 Ionic compound correctly identifying the follow
o Provide the formula, scientific name, and common name (if applicable)
o Identify the fundamental particles by name and formula
o Describe how and where the compound is used
o Identify at least two properties of the compound that make it well-suited for its use
o Explain how the properties you list are related to the bonding within the compound
Follow the format of the assignment for one of the following
o Written Report
o Tri-fold brochure
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
8 Formula, scientific and common name
8 Fundamental particles
8 How and when used
8 Two properties for usefulness
8 Properties relate to bonding
10 Follow the assigned format
Lab 12 Ionic and Covalent Bonds Lab
Pre-lab
o Define ionic and covalent bonds
o Discuss the conductivity of sugar and salt and their type of bond
Lab
o Observe the results on a screw in a solution of salt water and sugar water when an electrical current
is passed through the screw
o Observe the results of heating salt and sugar
Post-lab
o Explain why distilled water is used
o Explain the results of the sugar solution in an electrical current
o Explain the results of the salt solution in an electrical current
o Explain the differences seen in the heating of salt and sugar
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
12 Pre-lab questions
16 Lab data tables
22 Post-lab questions
Lab 11 Molecular Models Lab
Pre-lab
o Identify the central atom and number of regions of electron density in BeCl2, BH3, and CBr4.
Lab
o Using magnets observe the repulsion and attraction and determine the how close they can be
brought together
o Identify the shape and bond angle of different bond shape
Post-lab
o Explain how the molecular shape description fit the geometry in the introduction
o Predict the shape and bond angles of BeCl2 , BH3, CBr4
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
8 Pre-lab questions
31 Lab Data charts
11 Post-lab questions
Lab 13 Polar Bonding Lab
Pre-lab
o Discuss the differences between polar bonds and non-polar bonds
o Explain the characteristics of a polar bond
o Give examples of polar and non-polar bonds
o Give the ?general? rule for the use of polar and non-polar solvents
Lab
o Observe the ink picked up by ?slime? and ?Silly Putty?
o Use chromatography to observe the movement of the inks on filter paper.
Post-lab
o Explain whether ?slime? is polar or non-polar
o Explain whether ?Silly Putty? is polar or non-polar
o Explain the classification of the inks used
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
5 Pre-lab questions
33 Lab data tables and questions
12 Post-lab questions
Chemical Reactions and the Mole
Lab 17 Avogadro?s Number Lab
Pre-lab
o Determine grams/mole of water
o Determine molecules/mole of water
o Determine mole in 1 gram of water
o Determine molecules in 1 gram of water
Lab
o Prepare a solution of dishwashing soap
o Calibrate the dropper in 2 mL
o Determine drops/mL
o Place cinnamon in a petri dish
o Drop a single drop of dishwashing solution to form a clear circle
o Measure the circle in cm
o Calculate the surface area formed
o Using the equation provided find the number of molecules for the top layer
o Calculate the concentration (grams/mL) of sodium stearate
o Calculate the moles of sodium stearate using the equation provided
o Calculate Avogadro?s number of sodium stearate
Post-lab
o Explain the causes for a different answer for Avogadro?s number in the lab than the
6.023 X 1023molecules/mole
o Determine moles of CH4 given 0.298 g
o Determine moles in 1 X 109 molecules of H2O2
o Determine mass in grams of H2O2 in 1 X 109 molecules
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
8 Pre-lab questions
4 Lab Data charts
15 Lab Calculations
23 Post-lab questions
Lab 14 Chemical Reactions I Lab
Pre-lab
o Identify the chemical that makes up teeth
o Explain how plaque hurts teeth
o Explain what fluoride does for dental health
o Give 2 solubility rules for this lab
Lab
o Observe the reaction of two rinses with Ca(C2H3O2)2
Post-lab
o Discuss whether the mouth rinses have fluoride
o Explain which mouth rinses will fight cavities and why
o Discuss is potassium nitrate could be used to test for fluoride in mouth rinses
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
20 Pre-lab questions
12 Lab Data
18 Post-lab questions
Lab 15 Chemical Reactions II Lab
Pre-lab
o Identify the type of reaction for 6 different reactions
o Balance 5 reactions
Lab
o Do 5 reactions to explain the pre-reaction substances and the post-reaction substances
Post-lab
o Write the balanced chemical reaction for using propane (C3H8)
o Balance and identify 4 reactions
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
22 Pre-lab questions
10 Lab Chart
18 Post-lab questions
Lab 19 Stoichiometry Lab
Pre-lab
o Define a limiting reagent
o Find the percent yield for a reaction between CaCl2 and K2CO3
Lab
o Do 3 trials of a reaction between CaCl2 and K2CO3
o Find the original and final masses of each substance
o Determine the limiting reagent for each trial
o Find the theoretical yields of each trial
o Find the percent yield of each trial
o Compare the theoretical and actual yields for each trial
Post-lab
o Compare the results of each trial using the grams of CaCO3
o Discuss the results of each trial.
o Predict what would happen if 6.0 grams of CaCl2 were used with no change in K2CO3
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
5 Pre-lab questions
25 Lab Data charts
15 Calculations
5 Post-lab questions
Solid Liquid and Gases
Assignment: Keeping an Eye on Particles
Observe the two containers of water (one hot the other cold) as food dye is added
? Observe at moment add food dye
? Observe five minutes after adding food dye
o Describe behavior of food coloring in each glass
o Compare and contrast the similarities and differences
o Explain the differences in behavior
Scoring Guide ? 20 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
7 Description of behavior
6 Compare and contrast
7 Explain behavior
WebQuest: Solids, Liquids and Gases
Part I: Observation of Oxygen in Virtual Container
o Relate your observations to the kinetic molecular theory
o Identify three types of motion seen by the gas molecules
o Describe what is happening in the 3 different phases for 6 different conditions of the gas
Part II: Two substance at the same temperature but in different phases
o Identify the temperature in the correct units
o Compare Argon behavior and water behavior at the same temperature
o Relate the difference in behavior to the different types of intermolecular attraction of Ar and H2O.
Part III: How does adding or removing heat change the particles motion of a substance?
o Describe the observed motion of the particles at three assigned temperature
o Identify the statement that best describes the change in particle motion that occurs when heat is
gradually removed from a substance.
Scoring Guide ? 25 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
15 Part I
5 Part II
5 Part III
Assignment: Gas Law in Action
The presentation includes the following parts
o Description of the changes that occur in each step of the process in terms of the pressure,
volume, temperature, and moles of gas present
o Identify which variables are constant, and which are changing
o Identification of the gas law or gas laws that apply to the process
o Creation and solution to a sample calculation using realistic values of pressure, temperature,
amount of gas, and volume
Organization is in correct form
Understanding of the process is correct and clearly expressed
The assignment is in tri fold pamphlet or slide presentation
The presentation has correct mechanics in its format
Scoring Guide ? 100 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
12 Description of changes
13 Identification of constants and variables
12 Identification of appropriate gas law
13 Correct set up and solution to a gas law problem
10 Organization
20 Understanding
10 Presentation format
10 Mechanics
Lab 20 Ideal Gas Law Lab
Pre-lab
o Discuss what is in yeast that aids in decomposition of H2O2
o Define the symbols used for the ideal gas law
o Find moles of O2 in the decomposition of H2O2 when given the temperature, pressure, and
volume
o Find the theoretical yield of O2 when H2O2 decomposes
Lab
o Find volume of O2 in a reaction between H2O2 and carrot juice
o Measure the time it takes the reaction to occur
o Determine the Kelvin temperature once Celsius is known
o Determine the barometric pressure in atmospheres
o Convert the volume from mL to L
o Rearrange the ideal gas law to find moles (n)
o Find moles of O2 found in the experiment
o Find the theoretical yield of O2 when decomposing H2O2
o Find the percent of H2O2
o Determine the reaction rate of the experiment
Post-lab
o Discuss the difference in percent of H2O2 found and the actual 3%
o Discuss what would happen if the amount of catalyst would affect the decomposition of H2O2
Scoring Guide ? 75 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
12 Pre-lab questions
24 Lab Data charts
32 Calculations
7 Post-lab questions
Journal: Optical Glass
Answer the discussion questions
o Define ?glass?
o Explain how optical glass is different from other kinds of glass
o Explain why rapid cooling is needed to form glass
o Explain why lenses are made from amorphous solids
Scoring Guide ? 20 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
5 What is glass
5 Differences in glass
5 Explanation of reason
5 Why amorphous solid
Drawing Assignment: Picture Perfect Particles
Draw two of the three given conditions on a molecular level identifying the solid, liquid and vapor phases.
o A rolling boil
? Include the picture with labels for what is happening on the molecular level
? Give a brief explanation of what is happening in your own words
o Ice and water
? Include the picture with labels for what is happening on the molecular level
? Give a brief explanation of what is happening in your own words
o Sublimation
? Include the picture with labels for what is happening on the molecular level
? Give a brief explanation of what is happening in your own words
Scoring Guide ? 30 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
15 First Choice
15 Second Choice
Water and Solution Chemistry
Exploration: Take it to the Limit.
Part I Solubility of Strontium Phosphate
o Identify the correct formula for Strontium Phosphate
? Discussion why the cation and anions have an have an unequal ratio
? Explain why not all solution particles are shown in the simulation
? Determine whether or not the solution is saturated and support your answer.
o Discuss what is occurring when more salt is added to the solution
? Bring up to around 60 total strontium ion and describe on a macro level
? Bring up to 100 to 150 total strontium ions and explain what is happening
Part II Copper Iodide solution
o Determine the number of copper ions needed to reach saturation for copper
o Compare the solubility of copper iodide with strontium phosphate
Scoring Guide ? 20 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
16 Part I
4 Part II
Lab 23 Acids and Bases Lab
Pre-lab
o Define a neutralization reaction
o Give the pH of hydrochloric acid
o Give the pH of sodium hydroxide
Lab
o Using purple grape juice as the indicator for two reactions
o Test 7 household products to determine their pH using litmus paper and pH paper
Post-lab
o Discuss the changes in the color of grape juice with the addition of acid and base
o Explain the return to original color of the grape juice after the addition of sodium bicarbonate
and citric acid
o Name two acids and two bases used often everyday
Scoring Guide ? 75 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
12 Pre-lab questions
26 Lab Data charts
25 Comparisons of hypothesized pH and actual pH
12 Post-lab questions
Lab 24 Titration Lab
Pre-lab
o Explain the difference between equivalence point and end-point
o Explain what happens in a reaction between an acid and base when no indicator is added
o Determine the end-point of a reaction between ?Smarties? and Na2CO3
Lab
o Do two trials of titration using purple grape juice as the indicator
o Do two trials of titration with ?SweeTarts? and two trials using ?Smarties?
o Determine the amount of Na2CO3 needed in each trial
o Determine the volume of the Na2CO3needed to titrate only the candy
o Write a balanced equation for the reaction with SweeTarts
o Find moles of candy used
o Find the moles per gram of acid found in the candy
o Determine the moles per gram for each of the candy trials
Post-lab
o Determine which candy required more base per gram
o Determine which candy had more acid per gram
o Explain what would happen if air was left in the burette
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
3 Pre-lab questions
28 Lab Data charts
16 Calculations
3 Post-lab questions
Lab16 Metals and Oxidation Lab
Pre-lab
o Give the oxidation state of each element in the reaction:
o Give the element oxidized and the element reduced in the equation above
o Give the order of reactivity for Ni, Au, Fe, Ca, Zn, Al
Lab
o Observe the reaction of Zn and the reaction of Fe in solution with a solution
o Determine which metal reacted more violently by observing the bubbles produced
Post-lab
o Determine the gas produced in the experiment
o Determine the order of reactivity between Fe and Zn
o Determine if the reaction would occur and why
o Explain how acid rain would affect iron rusting
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
21 Pre-lab questions
10 Lab data tables and questions
19 Post-lab questions
Chemical Thermodynamics and Equilibrium
Lab 8 Chemical Processes Lab
Pre-lab
o Define enthalpy
o Explain the relationship between enthalpy and classification as endothermic or exothermic
o Identify the reaction of CaCl2 and water as endothermic or exothermic
Lab
o React a cold pack and measure the change in temperature every 30 seconds up to 30
seconds
o React a hand warmer and measure the change in temperature every 30 seconds for 300
seconds
o Graph the results of the reactions (temperature on the – axis and time on the -axis)
o Calculate the final change in temperature for each reaction
Post-lab
o Identify which pack is endothermic and which is exothermic
o Determine which reaction had the greater change in enthalpy
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
3 Pre-lab questions
29 Lab data tables and graphs
6 Calculations
12 Post-lab questions
Lab 7 Heat and Calorimetry Lab
Pre-lab
o Define food calorie
o Determine the calories in a gram of a cookie
Lab
o Burn Cheetos, marshmallow, and 2 other food samples measuring the temperature of the
water
o Determine the mass of water using density and volume
o Determine the calories of each food sample
Post-lab
o Compare each sample with the amount of calories on the label
o Explain the primary source of error for the experiment
o Explain the reason for burning the food
o Explain changes to the lab that would allow for more accuracy
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
2 Pre-lab questions
24 Lab data tables
12 Calculations
12 Post-lab questions
Lab 21 Reaction Rate Lab
Pre-lab
o Name 5 things that can affect the rate of reaction
o Explain why it is easier to sweeten hot tea than cold tea with ice
o Explain what is the primary factor than determines the increase or decrease of reaction rate
Lab
o Using different solutions of CaCO3 determine the length of time it takes to react
o Calculate the grams/second that reacted for each solution
Post-lab
o Explain the variations made in the experiment
o Explain the biggest factor to influence the reaction
o Explain which reaction was the slowest
o Explain why marble statues take a long time to degrade in acid rain
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
6 Pre-lab questions
20 Lab data tables
10 Calculations
14 Post-lab questions
Lab 22 Catalysts Lab
Pre-lab
o Define catalyst
o Explain how a reaction is affected when more and more catalyst is added
o Write the balanced equation for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
o What gas causes the bubbles
o Explain if the metals in a catalytic converter on a car are homogeneous or heterogeneous
catalysts
Lab
o React hydrogen peroxide with 4 substances
o Make observations using different amounts of yeast solution (1mL, 5mL, and 10mL)
Post-lab
o Classify each catalyst used as homogeneous or heterogeneous
o Explain which catalyst caused the reaction to take place the fastest
o Explain which catalyst was easiest removed and give the type of catalyst
o Explain which amount of yeast solution is best
Scoring Guide ? 75 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
20 Pre-lab questions
36 Lab data tables
19 Post-lab questions
Nuclear Chemistry
Assignment: M &M Decay
Chart and Data table
o Record your data in the table that includes
? Cumulative time elapsed
? Number of candies remaining
? Percent of original candies remaining
o Graph of Percent vs. time elapsed
Explanation of results
o Describe why the graph looks the way it does and how it relates to radioactive decay
Eraser
o Identify the correct half-life for this activity.
Scoring Guide ? 25 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
10 Cart and Data
8 Explanation of Results
7 Half-life calculations
Writing Assignment: Background Radiation
Answer the following questions to provide information on background radiation in a newspaper column
o What is background radiation?
o What are the major sources of background radiation?
o How is background radiation measured?
o What are two elements that produce background radiation on earth and what do their decay
equations look like?
o What dangers does background radiation pose to humans?
o Do certain areas of the country have higher levels of background radiation than others? If so,
identify these areas and compare the background radiation levels.
Show your understanding
o Stating concepts clearly showing relationships
o All claims are supported and is logical, accurate and relevant
Organization of assignment
o Newspaper article format
o Engaging article
o Correct format with proper spelling and grammar
Scoring Guide ? 50Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
25 Question answered
15 Understanding
10 Organization
Assignment: Origin of the Elements
Part I Answer the questions below
o How does a star glow?
o What types of elements are found in stars?
o What is a supernova?
o Why does it take so much heat and pressure to create helium and other elements?
Part II: Write balanced equations for the formation of five elements whose atomic numbers are between
Helium (2) and Iron (26)
Show your understanding
o Stating concepts clearly showing relationships
o All claims are supported and are logical, accurate and relevant
Presented in one for the formats below
o As a web page directed towards Middle School students
o A slideshow for a museum that has an exhibition on the origins of the universe
o A video for a museum that has an exhibition on the origins of the universe.
Correct format with proper spelling and grammar
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points Points
Received Possible
8 Part I Answer all four questions
15 Part II Balanced equations
15 Show a good understanding with proper support
7 Clearly presented for target audience
5 Format
WebQuest: Fission or Fizzle
Part I: One Nucleus,
o After hitting the U-235 with a neutron
? Describe what happens
? How the nucleus changes
? Products of the reaction
o How does the energy change after the two daughter nuclei are formed
Part II Change Reaction
o Describe how the results 100 U-235 nuclei differ from one nucleus
? By amount of energy
? Type of reaction (chain reaction or not)
o Describe your observation of reaction step by step including
? Products of each nuclei hit
? Number of neutrons needed for an individual reaction
? Do all neutrons hit nuclei?
o Observe what happens with 100 U-238 nuclei
? Describe the products
? Compare U-238 with U-235
? How are they different in relations to stability?
o Observation of mixture of two isotopes
? Complete data table with ratios of isotopes and their completion of reaction.
? What is the trend with increasing U-238 present in the isotope mix?
? What ratio would you suggest for the most efficient ratio for a nuclear reactor?
Scoring Guide ? 25 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
5 Part I
20 Part II
Journal: Prove It!
Describe: Conservation of Mass
What steps would you use to prove conservation of mass
How does the reaction support conservation of mass?
Scoring Guide ? 20 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
6 Description
7 Steps
7 Proof of conservation
Practice: Conservation of Mass-Energy
Problem 1
o Energy equivalents in Joules.
Problem 2
o Mass per square meter
Problem 3
o Total change in mass in kg
Problem 4
o What is the mass defect in amu
o Mass defect in kg
o Energy equivalent in kilojoules
Problem 5
o Equivalent mass from energy released
Scoring Guide ? 25 Points Possible
Points
Received
Points
Possible
4 Problem 1
4 Problem 2
4 Problem 3
9 Problem 4
4 Problem 5
Journal: Radon Under the Radar
Explain: How Radon is formed
Describe: Location on Earth
Discuss: Why radon is a health concern
Compare: Radon exposure to smoking as a cause in lung cancer
Scoring Guide ? 20 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
5 Explanation
5 Description
5 Discussion
5 Comparison
Writing Assignment: Position Essay on Nuclear Power
Support your position by using the following reasons
o Safety
o Energy Efficiency
o Cost
Show your understanding
o Stating concepts clearly showing relationships
o All claims are supported and are logical, accurate and relevant
Presented as a letter to the editor
o The essay is engaging and has carefully chosen examples with correct word choices
o Clearly identify the topic you are addressing
o Concludes with a concise summary statement
Correct format with proper spelling and grammar
Scoring Guide ? 50 Points Possible
Points
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Points
Possible
20 Including all three issues
15 Show a good understanding with proper support
10 Clearly written for the general public
5 Form

Chemistry surface tension penny activity

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Journal: Tension Activity
1. What happens?
2. Sketch the side view of the penny just before the liquid spills over.
First liquid (water).
Second liquid.
Third liquid.

3. What could explain the differences and similarities?
4. Why did the penny need to be shiny (clean)?
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5. Did the coin have to be a penny? Explain.
6. Could this property of water explain why some bugs can walk on water? Explain.
7. Could this property of water explain why a small paper clip can float on water in a glass
that is so full that the water is just about ready to spill out? Explain.
8. Could this property of water explain why water ?beads up? on the newly-waxed surfaces
of a car but not on dirty surfaces? Explain.
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9. What liquids do not behave as described in questions 6, 7 and 8 above? Explain.
10. What other observations did you find interesting?

This assignment is due by 8:45 this morning, 1/7/17.

Would you prefer to work for a leader with an autocratic, democratic, or laissez-faire style? Are there any conditions where autocratic leadership might be preferable and more efficient? Are there instances where laissez-faire leadership might be the appropriate style? Provide examples where appropriate. Your response should be at least 100 words in length.

Define privatization, and compare and contrast contemporary arguments for and against privatization. Your response should be at least 100 words in length.

Compare and contrast public administration within the context of its four frames: political, legal, managerial, and occupational. Your response should be at least 250 words in length.

What is the difference between a rational-comprehensive approach to decision making and an incremental model? Explain where the polis model, posited by Deborah Stone, fits into these two models. Your response should be at least 250 words in length.