Monday, March 3, 2008

Open Inquiry Lab For March 14

Open inquiry labs are different from our usual format. You are in the driver's seat on this one, Folks!

We have explored mass relationships through our examination of Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate. We have explored stoichiometry and molar relationships through our examination of the reaction between elemental Zinc and Hydrochloric Acid. We have explored heat energy relationships through our examination of the dissolution of Magnesium Sulfate, and as part of our Hess's Law investigation.

Based on what you have learned conceptually, and what you have learned of laboratory technique and inquiry methods, you will design your own experiment. Look over the options listed on your syllabus. The pages related to open inquiry systems are located near the back of your lab text. Discuss with your lab partner which 3 options appeal to you the most. Do some preliminary investigation of the options you are interested in.

Respond here to let me know your ideas and interests.

4 comments:

Tarah said...

Hi Pat its Tarah, just leaving a comment. sorry its taken me so long :(

SavannaOE said...

hi Pat! this is savanna i really don't know how to do this so I'm going to leave my comment just like this. :D

anne said...

Hey pat is there any kind of format that you would like for the posters? Is there anything in paticular that you would like us to have on there? When will we get a grading rubrick?

Pat said...

The posters are worth 20 points and the reports are worth 50. See the blog above for details on expectations.

A Few Words of Wisdom From Albert Einstein...

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing."

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."

"Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding."


source: Collected Quotes of Albert Einstein; Copyright: Kevin Harris 1995

Chemistry Safety Video

NaOH and Aluminum Reacting

We will be using this reaction in class on March 7. We will react aluminum with aqueous sodium hydroxide. We will capture the gas that is produced. What is the gas?

Potassium Chlorate and Gummy Bears

No, We won't be doing this one in class...

What do you make?