Sep 4, 2008

ANNOUNCEMENTS

IF YOU MISSED CLASS TODAY

In class today we did the following:

1.  Dr. H gave a presentation on:

     Topic # 4 MATTER & ENERGY (and How They Relate)  [pdf file]

  • Here's a link to the Arizona Star article on Arizona heat cheats drivers at gas pump
     
  • Dr H gave a short "demo" on atom behavior during and temperature changes.  You can see something similar at THIS LINK    (scroll down to the "box temperature" animation)

2.  Students got in groups and worked on G-1 Organizing the Periodic Table which is based on pp 123-127 of the CLASS NOTES Appendix. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS  (We'll be trying to keep these to a minimum during class time)

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  • Overall, you've done a GREAT JOB on getting up and running with the logistics of this class!! BRAVO CLASS!  J  
    If you haven't yet done so when your reviewed the FAQ, please review the LEARNING PHILOSOPHY underlying this class
     
  • If you had trouble getting the RQ done on time, remember that you can submit an ABSOLUTION FORM.
     
  • OFFICE HOURS are now posted for Dr H and the TA’s on the TEACHING TEAM link.  The TA hours will begin next week and are held in Information Commons 104B.  Dr H will hold her office hours in the Tree-Ring Lab (see MAP for directions).
     
  • If you haven’t discovered it yet, ALWAYS SEE THE WEEKLY D2L CHECKLIST for announcements of assignments, RQ’s TESTS, etc. and when they are due.  (FYI, RQ-2 will be posted this weekend and is due next Thursday 30 minutes before class starts.)
  • ASSIGNMENT I-1 Your Ecological Footprint is due NEXT TUESDAY at the start of class.  Come with it stapled together already!
     
  • Remember, IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS are always listed under LATEST NEWS in D2L and announcements made in class (like this one) are posted here in the CLASS FOLLOW-UP-- so always check here too!
     
  • Finally, just a reminder that you are responsible for knowing the information about due dates and assignments – don’t count on getting a reminder during class time about everything that is due.
     

IF YOU MISSED CLASS TODAY:  

  • Review the presentation for Topic #4 that you missed (by clicking on the presentation link above). 

  • Complete the G-1 Periodic Table activity  on your own (pp 123-127  in CLASS NOTES)    Cut out the atom diagrams on p 127 and use those to do the activity since you won't have access to the cutout versions that were used in class.   Turn in your completed activity next Tuesday with a note explaining why you had to miss class and if your excuse is acceptable -- or has already been approved by Dr H (e.g., family crisis, soccer team away game) you will get credit for the group work you missed.
     
  • Be sure you visit the D2L checklist to stay on top of what tasks need to be completed this week and started for next week.