Sunday, September 30, 2012

Update 9-30-2012

To my Earth Science 1 Class:

Here is the Key to Unit 1 Review Sheet.  Be sure to download it and figure out why you got the answer wrong.  Study your note and worksheet.

Dr. Liu

Friday, September 28, 2012

Update for 9-28-2012

Here is the update for today:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• HW #5 (DUE Monday):  Worksheet:  Percent Error, Metric Unit and Temperature Conversion.
• Reminder:  Unit 1 Exam is scheduled for the coming TUESDAY (Bring #2 pencil, Ref. Tables, and Calculator).
 
Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
•  Complete Unit 1 Review Sheet.  Answers will be posted on the blog tomorrow.   
•  Unit 1 Exam is scheduled for this coming Monday.(Bring #2 pencil and Calculator).

Have a good weekend.

Dr. Liu

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Update for 9-27-2012

Here is the update for today:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• Complete Lab. Report #3 - DUE TOMORROW!
• Unit 1 Exam is tentatively scheduled for next TUESDAY.
 
Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
•  Lab. Sheet #3 is PAST DUE!
•  Complete Quiz #2 on CastleLearning Online - No later than 12:00 AM tonight (it will be locked out). 
•  Unit 1 Exam is scheduled for next Monday.

Dr. Liu

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Update for 9-25-2012

Here is the update for today:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• HW #4 (Due Thursday) - Worksheet on Separation of Mixture & Density.
• Complete Lab. Report #3 - DUE FRIDAY.
• Unit 1 Exam is tentatively scheduled for next Monday.
 
Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
•  Complete Lab. Sheet #3 (if you haven't done so).  DUE - Thursday.
•  Quiz #1 on CastleLearning Online - DUE Thursday 12:00 AM.  Use your 9-digits student ID for Login Info:  User ID AND Password.
•  Unit 1 Exam is tentatively scheduled for next Monday.

Dr. Liu

Monday, September 24, 2012

Update for 9-24-2012

Here is the update for today:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• HW #3 on CastleLearning will remain open through tomorrow night - this will be the last chance to make up this assignment (after Wednesday it will be closed.)
• Lab #3 will be held Tomorrow - please go to Rm. 311 during your regular class period.
• Unit 1 Exam is tentatively scheduled for Friday of this week!
 
Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
•  HW #4 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Density and Rate of Change.  Complete both sides in its entirety and submit the whole worksheet Tomorrow.
•  Reminder:  Lab #3 tomorrow - In-Class.
•  Unit 1 Exam is tentatively scheduled for Friday of this week.

Dr. Liu

Friday, September 21, 2012

Update for 9-21-2012

Here is the update for this weekend:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• If you haven't complete your Lab. Report #2, be sure to complete it and submit it no later than Monday.
• Lab #3 will be held next Tuesday - please go to Rm. 311 during your regular class period on Tuesday.
• Unit 1 Exam will be held next week - start studying for the exam!
 
Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
•  Quiz #1 is completed today.
•  HW #4 Worksheet: Density and Rate of Change. Finish 1st side (density) this weekend.  Complete both sides in its entirety and submit the whole worksheet on Tuesday.
•  Reminder:  Lab #3 next week will be held on Tuesday.

Dr. Liu

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Update for 9-20-2012

Here is the update for today:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• Lab. Report #2 is due TOMORROW.  Please finish the calculation and answer all the questions on the lab. sheet.  You must complete a separate lab. report for this lab. and submit it with lab. sheet stapled on top of the report (should be about 2~3 page in length if completed properly).  The lab. report guideline and rubric can be downloaded from the right-hand panel of this blog.

Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
• Lab. #2 sheet is PAST DUE.
• Quiz #1 Tomorrow - Metric Conversion and Scientific Notation.

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Update for 9-19-2012

Here is the update for today:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• If you have not completed HW #3 posted on CastleLearning Online, make sure you finish that assignment no later than tonight.
• Lab. #2 has been completed.  Please finish the calculation and answer all the questions on the lab. sheet.  In addition, you must complete a separate lab. report for this lab. and submit it with lab. sheet stapled on top of the report (should be about 2~3 page in length if completed properly).  The lab. report guideline and rubric can be downloaded from the right-hand panel of this blog.

Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
• Complete Lab. #2 sheet:  Due tomorrow.
• Must finish HW #3 worksheet and hand it in no later than tomorrow.

Dr. Liu

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Update for 9-15-2012

To Chemistry 1 Classes:

HW#3 has been posted on CastleLearning Online, use your 9-digits student ID for UserID and Password to log in.  If prompted, you can change your password, but make sure you remember the password for future sessions.

If run into problems, write to me, and I can reset the password for you.

Enjoy your weekend.

Dr. Liu

Friday, September 14, 2012

Update for 9-14-2012

Here is the update for today:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• HW #3 (Due Sunday Noon):  HW #3 will be posted on CastleLearning Online (to be generated sometimes tomorrow). Use your 9-digits student ID for both ID and password entry.

Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
• HW #3 (Due Wednesday):  Worksheet – Scientific notations and metric unit conversions.

Reminder:  Lab #2 on Wednesday.

Have a good weekend!

Dr. Liu

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Update for 9-13-2012

Here is the update for today:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• No HW today.

Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
• No HW today

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Update for 9-12-2012

Here is the update for today:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• HW #2:  (Due Tomorrow)  Worksheet on Physical Vs. Chemical Changes & Properties.
• Lab #1 completed (no lab. report needed for this session).

Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
• Lab #1 completed (no lab. report needed for this session).

Dr. Liu

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Update for 9-11-2012

Here is the update for today:

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• HW #2:  (Due Thursday)  Worksheet on Physical Vs. Chemical Changes & Properties.
• Lab will be held in  Rm. 311 every Wednesday (Starting tomorrow) during your regular period.  Lab. Report will be due on the Friday of same week.

Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
• No HW today.
• Lab for Earth Science will be held in your regular classroom (Rm. 336) every Wednesday (starting tomorrow) during your regular period.  Lab. Write-up will be due on the Friday of same week.

Dr. Liu

Monday, September 10, 2012

Update for 9-10-2012

For all classes:

• Since we did a predictive exam in-class today, there will be no homework.   (For those who missed the exam, please see me tomorrow about making up the exam).

• For Earth Science 1 Class, please make sure you submit HW#2 via e-mail to my e-mail account:  drliu.iths@gmail.com

Dr. Liu

Friday, September 7, 2012

Welcome Back - Fall 2012 Semester!!

Welcome back to another year of sweat, hard works, and challenges!

Here are the announcements (and homeworks):

Chemistry 1 (SCS21):
• HW #1:  Please have your parents/guardian read the course syllabus that was handed out in class and sign the form (due in class).  All new students also need to fill out the student information sheet and Personal learning style and goal survey form (please request the form if you haven't done so).
• All students should have received a copy of "A Brief Review of NYS Chemistry" published by Prentice-Hall with book receipt filled out.  This review book is to be left at home (unless otherwise requested) for homework readings and written assignments.
• Reminder:  Send an e-mail from your regularly checked e-mail account to my e-mail address:  "drliu.iths@gmail.com".  In the subject heading, type in your Last Name, First Name, and Period #.  In the body of the e-mail, please type in your parents' email address.  This is to be used for sending your regular progress report update.
• Announcement:  Your predictive diagnostic exam will be held on Monday.  Be sure to bring a sharpened #2 pencil and a scientific calculator to be used during exam.

Earth Science 1 (for both SES41 and SES21):
• HW #1:  Please have your parents/guardian read the course syllabus that was handed out in class and sign the form (due in class).  All new students also need to fill out the student information sheet and Personal learning style and goal survey form (please request the form if you haven't done so).
• An online textbook "CK-12.ORG Earth Science Text For H.S." fhas been made available to you through the link on the right hand panel of this blog.  Please download the file for your reference and future assignments.
• Reminder:  Send an e-mail from your regularly checked e-mail account to my e-mail address:  "drliu.iths@gmail.com".  In the subject heading, type in your Last Name, First Name, and Period #.  In the body of the e-mail, please type in your parents' email address.  This is to be used for sending your regular progress report update.
• HW #2 (Due Monday):  Define the following vocabularies:  a) Structural Geology, b) Petrology, c) Paleontology, d) Geophysics, e) Geochemistry, and f) Seismology.  You may include completed assignment in your e-mail to me (together or separately).
• Announcement:  Your predictive diagnostic exam will be held on Monday.  Be sure to bring a sharpened #2 pencil and a scientific calculator to be used during exam.

Enjoy your weekend.

Dr. Liu