Independent+Projects

Periodic Table: Complete this worksheet using this website: []

Atomic Structure: Complete this worksheet using this website: []

Dry Ice Lab: Fill out the lab sheet while you watch the video: media type="file" key="dry ice lab.mov" width="300" height="300"

Complete the interactive lesson on Chemical and Physcial Changes: []

Balancing Equations Go to the following website: Chem Balancer and fill out this worksheet:

Then go to this website: Review Chem Balancer and fill out the second worksheet:

Next, create a PowerPoint or other technology based presentation that will teach other students how to balance Chemical Equations. Use these sites as reference: @http://newtraditions.chem.wisc.edu/FPTS/fbeqns/ChemEqnf.htm @http://www.wfu.edu/~ylwong/balanceeq/balanceq.html @http://www.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/betha/nealChemBal/

Complete Flashy Fishwith the handout from Ms. Adia.

Copy the questions on this page and then answer them as you watch the clips. []

Catastrophic Events WebQuest- Focus on Ecologist, Biologist & Geologist Roles. You have 3 days to complete this web quest. You will present your powerpoint on the third day! If you need help with something. Raise your hand and patiently wait for Ms. Adia to come and help you. []

Need some help creating a powerpoint? []

Black Holes

To get started, follow these directions: 1.Go to: [] 2.Click “Skip intro animation” at the bottom of the page. 3.Click “Black Hole Encyclopedia.” PART I:

Use the links on this page to create a PowerPoint presentation about Black Holes. You must answer at least FOUR of the questions below. You should take notes for your PowerPoint presentation as you explore the website.

A.What is a black hole? B.How are black holes born? C.What is inside a black hole? D.Do black holes live forever? E.How big is a black hole? F.What types of black holes are there? G.How many black holes are there?

PART II: Make sure you are back on this page: []. Choose and complete each  of the “Astronomy” Experiments and add what you discover to your PowerPoint Presentation:

A.How can a star become a black hole? <span class="style_2">a.Read the background information. Take notes that will help you answer the question above. <span class="style_2">b.Make a hypothesis that answers this question: What mass does a star have to have to turn into a black hole? <span class="style_2">c.Test your hypothesis by changing the mass of your stars and clicking “Show Stellar Fate.” Keep track of your data (mass of star, what it turns into). <span class="style_2">d.Analyze your data and write a conclusion that answers your hypothesis. <span class="style_2">e.Finally, research and answer one of the “Related Questions.”

<span class="style_2">B.What happens when I fall into a black hole? <span class="style_2">a.Read the background information. Take notes that will help you answer the question above. <span class="style_2">b.Make a hypothesis: What do you think will happen to you when you fall into the black hole? <span class="style_2">c.“Fall in” to the black hole. Write down a description of what happens. <span class="style_2">d.Write a conclusion: Was your hypothesis correct? What did you data tell you? <span class="style_2">e.Finally, research and answer one of the “Related Questions.”

<span class="style_1">PART III: <span class="style_2">Finish early?? Check your work and make sure you have completed every step in Part I and Part II!

<span class="style_2">AFTER you check your work: <span class="style_2" style="font-family: 'HiraKakuProN-W3','Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN'; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; line-height: 21px;">♣ <span class="style_2">Go back to this page: []<span class="style_2">. Follow the directions to take a journey to a black hole!

Balancing Equations Go to the following website: Chem Balancer and fill out the worksheet Ms. Adia gives you.

Then go to this website: Review Chem Balancer and fill out the second worksheet Ms. Adia gives you.

Next, create a PowerPoint that will teach other students how to balance Chemical Equations. Use these sites as reference: @http://newtraditions.chem.wisc.edu/FPTS/fbeqns/ChemEqnf.htm @http://www.wfu.edu/~ylwong/balanceeq/balanceq.html @http://www.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/betha/nealChemBal/