Saturday, October 1, 2011

Data from geiger counters

Lab set-up from 9/30/11
Today was the first day of our nuclear chemistry unit.  This also means we are ready to write our first formal lab report.  Don't forget to follow the grading rubric for the lab report.  This is a major grade for this quarter.  Speaking of the quarter, we are entering the final two weeks of the quarter.  The plan is to have the nuclear chemistry test on October 13th.  Today in class we gathered data on three different types of radiation: alpha, beta, and gamma.  It was a very extensive lab today.  Just remember, true science data gathering takes time and patience.  For Tuesday, don't forget to read and outline 25.1 and 25.2.  We will be hitting the content from these two sections hard on Tuesday and Thursday.  Looking ahead - we will be in lab on Thursday and we will have a quiz on nuclear decay equations also on Thursday.  Stay on top of the content in this unit!  Enjoy your homecoming week!
Mrs. E

2 comments:

  1. Hi Mrs. Engel,
    If we are correcting our lab reports, they're due Thursday right?

    Thanks,
    Caleigh

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  2. Hi Caleigh,
    Yes - lab reports are now due on Thursday. If you need help, I'll be in my classroom and office at South all day tomorrow.
    Mrs. E

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