Friday, February 29, 2008

Assignment Update for 2/29/08

To my students,

Here is the assignment update for this weekend:

Regent Chemistry 2:
• HW #12 (Due Monday): Holt - Read pp. 478 - 486; Do p. 486 Problems 2, 3, 5, 6
• Lab. Report #18 Due Monday.
• Unit Exam: Next Wednesday.
• Finish making-up all missing assignments!!

Earth Science 2:
• A lot of you owe me HW #3 which was due on Friday...
• Answer the questions on Lab. #18 Lab. sheets (as well as you can). We will complete the rock identification and the flow chart on Monday.
• Unit Exam: Next Wednesday.

Remember, the marking period is coming to an end. Make sure you turn in all missing assignments. I do not give extra credits, so don't come and ask for it before the grades are due.

Dr. Liu

Electronic Copy of Earth Science Reference Table

Have you ever wish you get your hands on your very own copy of the NYS Earth Science Reference Table ?

Well, now you have it... Enjoy!

Dr. Liu

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Assignment Update for 1/8/08

To my students,

here are the assignment update for today:

Regent Chemistry 2: No HW Today!!!
• Work on the Lab. Repot #18.
• Make sure you complete your missing works (HW or labs). I am starting to see some people getting a failing grades simply because they missed turned in those works!
• Unit Exam either next week Tues/Wed..

Earth Science 2: HW #3 (due tomorrow)
1. Construct your own rock cycle.
2. What are some of the observable differences between Metamorphic, Sedimentary, and Igneous rocks?
• Lab #18 tomorrow.
• Unit Exam either next week Tues/Wed..

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Assignment Update for 2/27/08

To my students,

Here are the assignment update for today:

Chemistry 2: HW #11: (Due tomorrow)
Holt - Read pp. 468-477. Do p. 477 problem 2,6,8,10.


Earth Science 2: HW #3... Not yet.


• Both classes should be expecting a unit exam around Tuesday/Wednesday time frame next week.


Dr. Liu

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Update for 2/26/08

Hi Everyone,

here is the assignment update for today:

Chemistry 2: HW #10 (Due tomorrow)
Holt - Do p. 465 Problems 2, 3, 4, 6, 7


Earth Science 2: No HW for today.


Dr. Liu

Monday, February 25, 2008

Assignment update for 2/25/08

Everyone,

it looks like everyone is more tired than usual today, which is ironic, considering we just had a whole week of recess...

Okay, here is the assignment:

Regent Chemistry 2: HW #9 (Due tomorrow)
Holt - Read pp. 460-467; Do p. 461 Problems 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

Earth Science 2: Make sure you hand in Lab. write-up #17 and HW #2 by tomorrow...
Otherwise, NO HW for today.

Dr. Liu

Friday, February 15, 2008

Assignment Update for Mid-Winter Recess

To my students,

Finally, the Friday before Mid-Winter Recess!!

Here are the assignments that would be due the Monday that all of you are due back at school:

Earth Science 2:
• HW #2: For each of the following mineral groups, find 3 specific mineral examples and identify their respective properties which would facilitate mineral identification.

Mineral Groups: Silicates, Oxides, Carbonates, Sulfate and sulfide, halide, and native elements.

Properties: Mineral Name, Color, Luster, hardness, Cleavage/Fracture, Chemical Composition, Crystal Form, Other characteristics.

• Finish the lab. write-up for Lab. #17 (complete all questions).

Regent Chemistry 2:
• Complete the Lab. Report and answering the questions for Lab. #17.
• Complete the Take-Home Quiz.
• For those of you who've missed HW assignments & labs., MAKE THEM UP AND HAND THEM IN! You don't have that much more time before end of the first marking period...

That's all, Folks! Enjoy the vacation!

Dr. Liu

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Update for 2/14/08

Geezzz... It's Valentine's Day, huh? Don't do anything that I wouldn't do... :-)

Following is the assignment for today:

Regent Chemistry 2: HW #8 (Due tomorrow)
Holt - Read pp. 454 - 459, Do p. 459 problems 1, 2, 5, 6, 7

Earth Science 2: No HW today, yet...
Be sure to come to the Lab. #17 tomorrow!

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Update for 2/13/08

Well, the exams wasn't too bad, isn't it?

Relax, Steam off, have a good night of sleep!

We'll continue the works tomorrow...

Dr. Liu

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Update for 2/12/08

All right, Guys and Gals,

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the Exam Day!! Make sure you study your notes well and know how to do the problems on the review sheet... Let's make this one count!!!

Dr. Liu

Friday, February 8, 2008

Assignment Update for 2/8/2008

To my students,

Here is the assignment update for the weekend:

Regent Chemistry 2:
• HW #7 (Due Monday): Holt - Read pp. 358-367; Do p. 367 Problems 1, 3, 4, 12
• Lab. Report #16 Due on Monday.
• Unit Exam Wednesday.

Earth Science 2:
• If you did not turn in your Lab. #16 write-up, make sure to complete all the result and questions by Monday.
• Unit Exam is going to be either next Wednesday or Thursday.

Dr. Liu

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Update for 2/7/2008

To my students,

Here is the assignment update for today:

Regent Chemistry 2: HW #6 (Due tomorrow)
Holt - Read pp. 345-349, Do p. 349 Problems 2, 7, 8


Earth Science 2: No HW yet... but you should expect some soon...

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Update for 2/6/08

To my students,

NO HOMEWORKS TODAY!!

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!

Dr. Liu

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Assignment Update for 2/5/2008

To my students,

Here is the assignment update for 2/5/2008:

Regent Chemistry 2: HW #5 (Due tomorrow)
Holt - Read pp. 338 - 344; Do p. 344 problems 6, 8, 9
• Reminder: Lab. Report #16 due next Monday.

Earth Science 2: No HW for today, yet...

Dr. Liu

Monday, February 4, 2008

Assignment Update 2/4/08

To my students,

Here are the assignment update for 2/4/2008:

Chemistry 2: HW #4 (Due tomorrow)

Chemical Reaction in DO NOW: : 2C2H6 (g) + 7O2 (g) → 4CO2 (g) + 6H2O(l)
1. For the reaction in DO NOW, determine which is the limiting and which is excess reactant if 25 mol of C2H6 and 18 mol of O2 are used.
2. For the reaction in DO NOW, determine the moles of CO2 and H2O produced if 30 mol of C2H6 and 25 mol of O2 are used.

Reminder: Lab. #16 tomorrow 9th Period in Rm. 311.


Earth Science 2: No HW today.

Dr. Liu

Friday, February 1, 2008

Assignment Update 2/1/2008

To my students,

Here is the assignment update for 2/1/2008:

Regent Chemistry 2: HW #3 (Due Monday)
Holt - Read pp. 312-319; Do p. 311, problems 4, 5; p. 319, Problem 1

Reminder: Notify your parents that Chem. 2 Lab is going to be held during 9th period in Rm. 311 starting next Tuesday!


Earth Science 2: Finish the Safety Lab #1 for Monday submission. Your completed Lab should have 3 components:
1.. 7~10 Key points that your group come up with for laboratory safety (on worksheet itself).
2. A personal evauation statement compare yourself against the list of attributes which makes for a good scientific professionals (1 or 2 paragraphs on the sheet or a separate sheet).
3. A signed (by you and your parent) Lab. Safety rules sheet.

All three components should be stapled together, with your name and class period printed clearly on the top.

Have a good weekend!

Dr. Liu