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Natural Science - Year II

Unit 36:rom Alchemy to Chemistry

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Homework Assignment for Unit 36


This Unit's Homework Page History Lecture Science Lecture Lab Parents' Notes

Homework for Unit 36: Origins of Modern Chemistry

Read before our discussion section:

History Web Lecture: Early Modern Chemistry

Science Web Lecture: Matter, Energy, Elements

PARENT NOTES


Chat Preparation Essay

Log into the Moodle, click on the Natural Science II course link, and then on the forum link in session 3, Unit 36. Post your definition to the forum. Read any other posted definitions.

What is matter? Try to identify three characteristics of matter that you would consider essential in distinguishing it from non-material entities (energy, ideas).

Mastery Exercise

Log into the Moodle (if you are challenged, use your own Scholars Online userid and password), click on the master exercise for the unit, and attempt the mastery exercise at least once before chat. Bring any questions you have to chat. Then return and attempt the exercise as many times as necessary to achieve an 85% or better score.


Lab Exercise

Lab Instructions: Acid-Base Chemistry

Labs are within two weeks of the discussion section; the extra time should allow you to find equipment or materials. Post your lab results to the unit Lab assignment.


Unit Quiz

Take the quiz for this unit. Notice the times the quiz opens and when it closes and be sure that you complete it on time! [Remember that you must first complete the Mastery Exercise with a score of 85% or better in order to take the quiz.]