Update for 12-26-2015

To all my students:

The Xmas online exam has been posted on CastleLearning website.  For Chemistry 1 and Earth Science 1 classes, there would be 60 multiple-choices questions in the exam with Open Format (multiple-sessions and clue permitted).  For Earth Science 3 class, the number of questions would be 80 multiple-choices questions (same format).  This assignment is mandatory and will be due by Monday Jan. 4, 2016.

Have a safe and happy Christmas break!

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-23-2015

Here is the update for this Christmas Break:

 Chemistry 1:                                 

• Unit Exam #4 (Chemical Bonding) has been completed.  If you missed the exam, it's your responsibility to come to see me about making up the exam first thing when we get back.

• An online CastleLearning Exam will be posted by Saturday.  It's mandatory and will be due by 1/4/2016. 

 
Earth Science 1: 
• Unit Exam #4 (Rocks & Minerals) has been completed on Tuesday.  If you missed the exam, it's your responsibility to ask me for a make-up first thing when we get back..  
• Complete Lab. Sheet #15 and submit it by Monday 1/4/2015.
• An online CastleLearning Exam will be posted by Saturday.  It's mandatory and will be due by 1/4/2016. 

Earth Science 3:
• HW #19 Worksheet - Water Cycle, Infiltration & Runoff is PAST DUE.
• An online CastleLearning Exam will be posted by Saturday.  It's mandatory and will be due by 1/4/2016. 

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-22-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 

• HW #17 Worksheet - Nature of Chemical Bonding in a Compound  & Polarity of a Covalent Bonded Molecule is PAST DUE.

• The note for today's lesson can be downloaded by click here.  (This topic will be covered on tomorrow's exam).

• Be sure to study your notes and the review sheet (with key).

• Unit Exam #4 (Chemical Bonding) is scheduled for TOMORROW - Bring #2 pencil and Chem. Ref. Tables.

• An online CastleLearning Exam will be posted by Saturday.  It's mandatory and will be due by 1/4/2016. 

 
Earth Science 1: 
• Unit Exam #4 (Rocks & Minerals) has been completed.  If you missed the exam today, it's your responsibility to ask me for a make-up tomorrow.  
• Lab. #15 will be held Tomorrow in regular classroom. 
• An online CastleLearning Exam will be posted by Saturday.  It's mandatory and will be due by 1/4/2016. 

Earth Science 3:
• HW #19 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Water Cycle, Infiltration & Runoff.
• An online CastleLearning Exam will be posted by Saturday.  It's mandatory and will be due by 1/4/2016. 
 
Dr. Liu

Update for 12-21-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 

• Lab. Report #14 is PAST DUE.  

• HW #17 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Nature of Chemical Bonding in a Compound.  & Polarity of a Covalent Bonded Molecule.

• Work through the review sheet distributed in class today.  Then compare your answers with the key.

• Unit Exam #4 (Chemical Bonding) is scheduled for this Wednesday - Bring #2 pencil and Chem. Ref. Tables.

 
Earth Science 1: 
• Unit Exam #4 review sheet has been discussed  in class.  Be sure to study your notes as well.
• Unit Exam #4 (Rocks & Minerals) will be held TOMORROW - Bring #2 pencil and ESRT.  
• Lab. #15 will be held on Wednesday in regular classroom.

Earth Science 3:
• HW #18  Worksheet - Weathering & Soil Formation is PAST DUE.
• HW #19 (Due Wed.):  Worksheet - Water Cycle, Infiltration & Runoff.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-18-2015

Here is the update for this weekend:

 Chemistry 1:                                 

• Reminder:  Lab. Report #14 will be DUE on MONDAY.  

• HW #17 (Due Tues.):  Worksheet - Nature of Chemical Bonding in a Compound.  Hold-off working on the side "Polarity of a Covalent Bonded Molecule" until after Monday's lesson.

• The Power Point for Wednesday's lesson and today's lesson has been posted (click to download it).

• Unit Exam #4 (Chemical Bonding) is scheduled for this coming Wednesday.

 
Earth Science 1: 
• Completed Lab. Sheet #14 and HW #18 worksheet are PAST DUE.
• Unit Exam #4 review sheet has been distributed in class.  Complete it as HW over the weekend.  Will discuss the answers in class or post it on the blog on Monday.
• Unit Exam #4 (Rocks & Minerals) is scheduled for this coming Tuesday. 
• Lab. #15 will be held next Wednesday.

Earth Science 3:
• Completed Lab. Sheets #15 is PAST DUE.  
• HW #18 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Weathering & Soil Formation.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-17-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 

• Reminder:  Lab. Report #14 will be DUE on MONDAY.  

• Unit Exam #4 (Chemical Bonding) is scheduled for this coming Wednesday.

 
Earth Science 1: 
• Completed Lab. Sheet #14 will be DUE TOMORROW.
• HW #18 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Metamorphic Rocks.
• Unit Exam #4 (Rocks & Minerals) is scheduled for this coming Tuesday. 
• Lab. #15 will be held next Wednesday.

Earth Science 3:
• Completed Lab. Sheets #15 will be DUE by TOMORROW.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-16-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 

• HW #16 Worksheet is PAST DUE.

• Lab. #14 will be held Tomorrow in Rm. 311.  

• Unit Exam #4 (Chemical Bonding) is scheduled for this coming Wednesday.

 
Earth Science 1: 
• Lab. #14 will be held tomorrow in Rm. 336 - Sedimentary Rocks ID.
• HW #18 (Due Friday):  Worksheet - Metamorphic Rocks.
• Unit Exam #4 (Rocks & Minerals) is scheduled for this coming Tuesday.

Earth Science 3:
• No new HW for tonight.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-15-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 

• Lab. Report #13 is PAST DUE.  

• HW #16 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet – IUPAC Nomenclature of Ionic/Covalent Compounds.

 
Earth Science 1: 
• HW #17 Worksheet - Sedimentary Rocks is PAST DUE. 
• No new HW for tonight.

Earth Science 3:
• Unit Exam #4 has been completed.  If you missed the exam, it's your responsibility to ask for make-up tomorrow.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-14-2015

Here is the update for this today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 

• Quiz #3 make-up has been completed. 

• HW #15 Worksheet - Ionic Compound worksheet is PAST DUE.

• Reminder:  Lab. Report #13 will be DUE TOMORROW. 

 
Earth Science 1: 
• HW #17 Worksheet - Sedimentary Rocks is DUE TOMORROW.

Earth Science 3:
• Completed Lab. Sheet #13 & #14 are both PAST DUE.
• Unit Exam #4 will be held Tomorrow.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-11-2015

Here is the update for this weekend:

 Chemistry 1:                                 

• Quiz #3 has been completed.  It's your responsibility to ask for make-up on Monday if you missed it today.

• Postponement:  Lab. Report #13 will be due on Tuesday.

• HW #15 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Ionic Compound worksheet. 
 
Earth Science 1: 
• Completed Lab. Sheet #13 is PAST DUE.
• HW #17 (Due Tues.):  Worksheet - Sedimentary Rocks.

Earth Science 3:
• Completed Lab. Sheet #13 & #14 are both PAST DUE.
• Unit Exam #4 will be held on Tuesday.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-10-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 

• Reminder:  Lab. Report #13 will be due on Monday.

• Quiz #3 (Tomorrow):  Lewis e- Diagram for atoms, ions, and covalent compounds. 
 
Earth Science 1: 
• Completed Lab. Sheet #13 will be DUE TOMORROW.

Earth Science 3:
• Completed Lab. Sheet #13 - Sedimentary Rocks Identification is PAST DUE.
• Completed Lab. sheet #14 will be DUE TOMORROW.
• Complete Unit Exam #4 Review sheet distributed in class today as HW. 
• Unit Exam #4 has been moved to next Tuesday.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-9-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• HW #14 Worksheet – Lewis e- dot diagram of covalent compounds is PAST DUE.

• Lab. #13 will be held Tomorrow in Rm. 311.

• Quiz #3 (Friday):  Lewis e- Diagram for atoms, ions, and covalent compounds. 
 
Earth Science 1: 
• HW #16 Igneous Rocks Worksheet is PAST DUE.
• Lab. #13 will be held Tomorrow in Rm. 336.

Earth Science 3:
• Completed Lab. Sheet #13 - Sedimentary Rocks Identification will be DUE TOMORROW.
• Lab. #14 will be held Tomorrow in Rm. 336.
• Unit Exam #4 has been moved to next Tuesday.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-08-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• HW #14 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet – Lewis e- dot diagram of covalent compounds.

• Quiz #3 (Friday):  Lewis e- Diagram for atoms, ions, and covalent compounds. 
 
Earth Science 1: 
• HW #16 (Due Tomorrow): Worksheet - Igneous Rocks.
• Lab. #13 will be held on Thursday in Rm. 336.

Earth Science 3:
• HW #17 Worksheet - Metamorphic Rocks is PAST DUE.
• Completed Lab. Sheet #13 - Sedimentary Rocks Identification will be DUE TOMORROW.
• Lab. #14 will be held on Thursday in Rm. 336.
• Unit Exam #4 is tentatively set for this Friday.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-07-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• No new HW for tonight.
• Quiz #3 (Friday):  Lewis e- Diagram for atoms, ions, and covalent compounds. 
 
Earth Science 1:
• Quiz #2 make-up on Minerals has been completed.   
• HW #15 Worksheet - Properties of Common Minerals is PAST DUE.  No new HW for tonight.

Earth Science 3:
• HW #17 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Metamorphic Rocks.
• Lab. #13 - Sedimentary Rocks Identification will be held tomorrow in Rm. 336.
• Unit Exam #4 is tentatively set for this Friday.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-04-2015

Here is the update for this weekend:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• Lab. #12 has been completed and write-up submitted as of today.
• No new HW for this weekend.
 
Earth Science 1:
• Quiz #2 on Minerals has been completed.   If you were absent, then it's your responsibility to ask for make up for the quiz on MONDAY.
• Completed Lab. Sheet #12 is PAST DUE.
• HW #15 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Properties of Common Minerals.

Earth Science 3:
• Completed Lab. Sheet #12 is PAST DUE.
• HW #17 (Due Tues.):  Worksheet - Metamorphic Rocks.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-03-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• HW #13  Worksheet - Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions and Lewis e- Dot Diagram for atoms and ions is PAST DUE.
• Lab. #12 will be held tomorrow in Rm. 311 .
 
Earth Science 1:
• HW #14  Worksheet - Minerals and Mineral Identifications is PAST DUE.
• Lab. Sheet #12 will be DUE TOMORROW.
• Quiz #2 on Minerals will be held TOMORROW.

Earth Science 3:
• HW #16  Worksheet - Sedimentary Rocks is PAST DUE.
• Lab. Sheet #12 will be DUE TOMORROW.
 
Dr. Liu

Update for 12-02-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• HW #13 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions and Lewis e- Dot Diagram for atoms and ions.
• Lab. #12 has been postponed until Friday.
 
Earth Science 1:
• HW #14 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Minerals and Mineral Identifications.
• Lab. #12 will be held in regular classroom tomorrow.
• Quiz #2 on Minerals will be held THIS FRIDAY.

Earth Science 3:
• HW #16 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Sedimentary Rocks.
• Lab. #12 will be held in regular classroom tomorrow.

Dr. Liu

Update for 12-01-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• No new HW for tonight.
• Lab. #12 may be postponed until Friday.
 
Earth Science 1:
• HW #13 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Mineral Review Questions.
• Quiz #2 on Minerals will be held THIS FRIDAY.

Earth Science 3:
• HW #16 (Due Thurs.):  Worksheet - Sedimentary Rocks.

Dr. Liu

Update for 11-30-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• Unit Exam #3 make-up completed. 
• HW #12 Worksheet - Temperature Conversion and Physical State Determination is PAST DUE.
 
Earth Science 1:
• Unit Exam #3 make-up completed.  
• No new HW for tonight.
• Quiz #2 on Minerals will be held THIS FRIDAY.

Earth Science 3:
• Unit Exam #3 make-up completed.
• HW #15 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Igneous Rocks is PAST DUE.

Dr. Liu

Update for 11-25-2015

Here is the update for the Thanksgiving break:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• Unit Exam #3 make-up completed.  
• HW #12 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Temperature Conversion and Physical State Determination.
 
Earth Science 1: 
• Unit Exam #3 make-up completed.    
• No HW for this Thanksgiving break.

Earth Science 3:
• Unit Exam #3 make-up completed. 
• HW #15 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Igneous Rocks.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving break!!

Dr. Liu

Update for 11-24-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• Unit Exam #3 completed.  If you missed the exam, it's your responsibility to come to see me about the make up (preferably by tomorrow).
• Steam-off!
 
Earth Science 1:• Unit Exam #3 completed.  If you missed the exam, it's your responsibility to come to see me about the make up (preferably by tomorrow).
• Steam-off!

Earth Science 3:
• Unit Exam #3 completed.  If you missed the exam, it's your responsibility to come to see me about the make up (preferably by tomorrow).
• Steam-off!


 Dr. Liu

Update for 11-23-2015

Here is the update for today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• Completed Lab. Report #11 is PAST DUE.
• Unit Exam #3 - Periodicity will be held TOMORROW.  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & Ref. Tables.

Earth Science 1:
• Completed Lab. Sheets #11 and HW #12 worksheet are both PAST DUE.  
• Unit Exam #3 - Dynamic Earth will be held TOMORROW.  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.
 
Earth Science 3:
• HW #14 Worksheet and Lab. Sheet #11 are both PAST DUE.   
• Unit Exam #3 - Dynamic Earth will be held TOMORROW.  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT. 

 
 Dr. Liu

Update for 11/19-20/2015

Here is the combined update for yesterday & today:

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• HW #11  Worksheet - Periodic Trends of Elements is PAST DUE as of Friday.
• Completed Lab. Report #11 will be due on Monday.
• Work on your Unit Exam #3 Review Sheet.  Answer will be posted/discussed on Monday.  
• Unit Exam #3 - Periodicity will be held next Tuesday.  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & Ref. Tables.
•  For those of you who had to attend the sophomore assembly on Thursday, please use the following data for your report:

Lab. Data:
For 150mL of hot water
83 degrees Celsius
Dissolving time 26.75 seconds

For 150mL of cold water
12 degrees Celsius
Dissolving time 1 min 2 seconds = 62 seconds

For 150mL of warm water
23 degrees Celsius
Dissolving time 35.20 seconds
 
Earth Science 1:
• Completed Lab. Sheets #11 will be DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY.
• HW #12 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - ESRT p. 5 practices.
• Work on your Unit Exam #3 Review Sheet.  Answer will be posted/discussed on Monday.  
• Unit Exam #3 - Dynamic Earth will be held next Tuesday.  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.
 
Earth Science 3:
• HW #14 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Properties of Common Minerals.  
• If you haven't done so, completed Lab. Sheet #11 will be DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY.
• Work on your Unit Exam #3 Review Sheet.  Answer will be posted/discussed on Monday.
• Unit Exam #3 - Dynamic Earth will be held next Tuesday.  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT. 

 
Dr. Liu

Update for 11-18-2015

Here is the update for today: 

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• HW #11 (Due Friday):  Worksheet - Periodic Trends of Elements.
• Lab. #11 Tomorrow in Rm. 311.
• Unit Exam #3 - Periodicity will be held next Tuesday.  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & Ref. Tables.
 
Earth Science 1:
• Lab. #11 will be held tomorrow in regular classroom.
• HW #12 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - ESRT p. 5 practices.
• Unit Exam #3 - Dynamic Earth will be held next Tuesday.  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.
 
Earth Science 3:
• HW #14 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Properties of Common Minerals.  
• Lab. #11 will be held tomorrow in regular classroom. 
• Unit Exam #3 - Dynamic Earth will be held next Tuesday.  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.   Unit Review Sheet #3 has been distributed.

 
Dr. Liu

Update for 11-17-2015

Here is the update for today: 

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• Since I forget to distribute the HW worksheet, no new HW for tonight.
 
Earth Science 1:
• HW #11  Worksheet - Inferred Properties of Earth's Interiors is PAST DUE.
• No written HW today.  However, I'd suggest that everyone go over this interactive tutorial to learn more about Plate Tectonic Theory.
 
Earth Science 3:
• HW #13  Worksheet - Mineral Identifications is PAST DUE. 
• No new HW for tonight.

Dr. Liu

Update for 11-16-2015

Here is the update for today: 

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• Lab. sheet #10 is PAST DUE       
• No new HW tonight.   
 
Earth Science 1:
• Lab. sheet #10 is PAST DUE. 
• An animated illustration of the Continental Drift can be found by click here.
• HW #11(Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Inferred Properties of Earth's Interiors.
 
Earth Science 3:
• Lab. sheet #10 is PAST DUE. 
• HW #13 (Due Wednesday):  Worksheet - Mineral Identifications.

Dr. Liu

Update for 11-13-2015

Here is the update for today: 

 Chemistry 1:                                 
• You may submit completed Lab. sheet #10 by Monday (no report needed).      
• Midterm Exam completed as of today.  Steam-off!   

Earth Science 1:

• You may submit completed Lab. sheet #10 by Monday.
• Midterm Exam completed as of today.  Steam-off!
 
Earth Science 3:
• You may submit completed Lab. sheet #10 by Monday.
• Midterm Exam completed as of today.  Steam-off!

Dr. Liu

Update for 11-12-2015

Here is the update for today: 
 
 Chemistry 1:                                 
• HW #10 (Due TONIGHT):  Midterm Review Questions will be closed at midnight tonight.  
• Completed Lab. sheet #10 will be due by tomorrow (no report needed).    
• Midterm Exam will be held TOMORROW:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, Ref. Tables.    
• Reminder:  End of 2nd MP is TOMORROW - All assignments must be IN!! 

Earth Science 1:

• HW #9 (Due TONIGHT):  Midterm Review Questions will be closed at midnight tonight.
• HW #10 Worksheet - Earth's Interior Review & Foldable is PAST DUE.
• Lab. Sheets #10 will be DUE TOMORROW.
• Midterm Exam will be held TOMORROW:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.  
• Reminder:  End of 2nd MP is TOMORROW - All assignments must be IN!
 
Earth Science 3:
• HW #11 (Due TONIGHT):  Midterm Review Questions will be closed at midnight tonight.
• HW #12 Worksheet - ESRT p. 5 Practices is PAST DUE.
• Lab. Sheet #10 will be DUE TOMORROW.
• Midterm Exam will be held TOMORROW:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.  
• Reminder:  End of 2nd MP is TOMORROW - All assignments must be IN!

Dr. Liu

Update for 11-10-2015

Here is the update for today: 
 
 Chemistry 1:                                 
• Quiz #2 has been completed.  If you missed the quiz, it's your responsibility to ask for make-up on Thursday.  
• HW #10 (Due Thurs):  Midterm Review Questions to be posted later tonight.
• Lab. #10 will be held on Thurs. in Rm. 311.  
• Midterm Exam will be held this Friday:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, Ref. Tables.  
• Reminder:  End of 2nd MP is THIS FRIDAY - All assignments must be IN!! 

Earth Science 1:

• HW #9 (Due Thurs):  Midterm Review Questions.
• HW #10 (Due Thurs):  Worksheet - Earth's Interior Review & Foldable.
• Lab. #10 will be held on Thurs. in Rm. 336.
• Midterm Exam will be held this Friday:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.  
• Reminder:  End of 2nd MP is THIS FRIDAY - All assignments must be IN!
 
Earth Science 3:
• HW #11 (Due Thurs):  Midterm Review Questions.
• HW #12 (Due Thurs):  Worksheet - ESRT p. 5 Practices.

• Lab. #10 will be held on Thurs. in Rm. 336.
• Midterm Exam will be held this Friday:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.  
• Reminder:  End of 2nd MP is THIS FRIDAY - All assignments must be IN!

Dr. Liu

Update for 11-09-2015

Here is the update for today: 
 
 Chemistry 1:                                  
• Completed Lab. Sheet #9 is PAST DUE.    
• Quiz #2 Tomorrow - Basics of the Periodic Table (Symbol, Properties, and Group/Period Characteristics). 
• HW #10 (Due Thurs):  Verify CastleLearning access.  Midterm Review Questions to be posted tomorrow.
• Midterm Exam will be held this Friday.
• Reminder:  End of 2nd MP is THIS FRIDAY - All assignments must be IN!! 

Earth Science 1:

• Completed Lab. Sheet #9 is PAST DUE.
• HW #9 (Due Thurs):  Verify CastleLearning access.  Midterm Review Questions to be posted tomorrow.
• Midterm Exam will be held this Friday.
• Reminder:  End of 2nd MP is THIS FRIDAY - All assignments must be IN!
 
Earth Science 3:
• Completed Lab. Sheet#9 is PAST DUE. 
• HW #11 (Due Thurs):  Verify CastleLearning access.  Midterm Review Questions to be posted tomorrow.
• Midterm Exam will be held this Friday.
• Reminder:  End of 2nd MP is THIS FRIDAY - All assignments must be IN!! 

 
Dr. Liu

Update for 11-06-2015

Here is the update for today: 
 
 Chemistry 1:                                  
• Completed Lab. Sheet #9 will be due on MONDAY (No report needed).    
• HW #9 (Due MONDAY):  Worksheet - Basic Facts of the Periodic Table. 

Earth Science 1:

• Completed Lab. Sheet #9 will be DUE on MONDAY.
 
Earth Science 3:
• Completed Lab. Sheet#9 will be DUE on MONDAY.

** ANNOUNCEMENT:  The midterm exam (cumulative since September) for all science classes will be conducted next Friday (11/13/2015).
 
Dr. Liu