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 * 4.30.12**

What does a water molecule look like? Draw a picture! A water molecule is 1 oxygen atom and 2 hydrogen atoms. "Kites rise highest against the wind-not with it." -Winston Churchill Don't force things, just go with the flow.
 * Warm Up:**
 * Reflect on this:**

Today we used the molecular model kits to build various molecules. Did you find this useful, interesting, fun, etc? Explain. I find this interesting because by doing this I will see and learn about what the molecule looks like.
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 * 5.1.12 **

How do you know when you should do a double bond or a triple bond on a molecular model? When you have extra holes on the atoms.
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"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." -Aristotle Onassis When were at the last chance of life, that's when we start using are noggin,brain.
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What is the relationship between number of holes in the colored ball and the valence electrons for the molecular model? In other words, why do hydrogen balls have only one hole while oxygen has 2? The number of holes corresponds to the number of valence electrons.
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** 5.2.12 **

**Warm Up:** How did working with the molecular models help you understand things better? Be specific! What did it help you understand? Using the molecular models helped me understand what compounds would like.

**Reflect on this:** "Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." -Anthony J. D'Angelo You will be happy wherever you go in the world.

Draw a Lewis structure showing covalent bonding in HCN. How does this compare to your drawing for HCN in your notebook?
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 * 5.3.12 **

How is it that we are able to walk, breath, eat, sleep, etc? What makes all of these things possible? Our brain.
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"The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things." -Henry Ward Beecher Your happiness will come from happy, lively, good things around you.
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List at least 3 things you found interesting from Friday's video on the Brain.
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 * 1) The brain is a life saver when needed.
 * 2) The brain makes drastic decisions in order for your survival.
 * 3) The brain helps you through ruff and challenging times and obstacles.

What is a natural resource? What are some natural resources you can think of? Something, such as a forest, a mineral deposit, or fresh water, that is found in nature and is necessary or useful to humans. Some natural resources:
 * 5.7.12 **
 * Warm Up:**
 * water
 * sun
 * wind
 * dirt
 * earth
 * wood

"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist." -Indira Gandhi You can't be nice when your mad.
 * Reflect on this:**

What 3 resources did you choose to write about and why did you choose those 3?
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I chose these three resources because it is used every day and people need to be aware that it wont last forever and someday we will run out of it.
 * Water
 * Wood
 * fossil fuels


 * 5.8.12 **

Why is it important to think of ways to conserve and find alternatives for natural resources?
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"Always remember that the future comes one day at a time." -Dean Acheson
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Do you find Jeopardy helpful for test review? Explain.
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 * 5.9.12 **

How was the test? What questions did you find difficult? What questions did you find easy?
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“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
 * Reflect on this:**

Yesterday was Day of the Teacher. Do you appreciate your teachers? Explain why.
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 * 5.10.12 **

This thing on my desk is a Van Der Graaf generator. What do you think it does?
 * Warm Up:**

"Pain is weakness leaving the body." -USMC
 * Reflect on this:**

What was happening with the Van Der Graaf generator? What do you think the blue line is made of?
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 * 5.11.12 **

What is electricity? Why do electric shocks and lightning bolts happen?
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"Nothing great ever came that easy." -Justin Bieber via Savannah Gallo
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Can you think of a situation in everyday life where you experienced static electricity? What happened? Why did it happen?
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 * 5.14.12 **

What are some important things to consider when using cameras?
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"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother." -Abraham Lincoln
 * Reflect on this:**

Who is in your group for the video presentation? What 6 careers did you decide to research?
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 * 5.15.12 **

What are some careers that you can think of that involve science?
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"What is forgiven is usually well remembered." -Louis Dudek
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How is your planning going for your video? Does everyone have a job? Do you know how you will do everything?
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 * 5.17.12 **

List at least 5 of your character traits! (ie-meticulous, good communicator, etc)
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"Age is not important unless you are a cheese."
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What did you think of the career survey? Were you surprised with your results? Did you find it helpful? Explain.
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 * 5.18.12 **

No WikiSpace today! Use this time to catch up for your WikiSpace check this weekend and to work on your Careers video:)