After our QQ today, we had a look at how to actually DO science. We brainstormed some great ideas about doing science, then you read Pg.s 476 - 479, and we summarized the Scientific Method. Then we watched Mark Rober use these ideas to design a rock skipper. Then we finished off with matching up some Scientific Method Terms.
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Friday, 30 January 2026
Chem 12: Fri Jan 30 - Collision Theory
Today we did a few QQ, and then we had a look at Collision Theory (Sec 1.5). We took some great notes, had a look at this simulation to see some collisions in action, and then you had practice on pg. 12 # 20 - 22.
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Chem 12: Wed Jan 28 - Chem 11 Overview, Unit 1 Intro & Rates
Today we did a quick recap of Chem 11 using some old final exam questions. After that we took some intro notes about the Key Questions of the course, and then started in on Unit 1: Reaction Kinetics. We took notes on Sec 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 with practice questions on pg. 2 #1-5 and pg. 8 - 10 #12 - 17.
Sci 8: Wed Jan 28 - Textbook tour, Safety, and Science!
After our Quick Questions we did a Tour of the Textbook. Then in the second half, we brainstormed some safety ideas, worked through this Safety T/F, and then discussed how science is about our best guesses!
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Chem 12: Tues Jan 27 - Course Info
Welcome to Chem 12! Today we did a quick intro to the course with the course outline. You also picked up your textbooks and databooklet. We also had a few minutes to talk about what you'll need from Chem 11 in order to succeed in Chem 12!