What's going on--- end of the year!

IB Chemistry
Physical Science demos and Plastic art this week.  Next week is a careers in science panel discussion, survey, and some international photo-sharing.
After the seniors leave it will be Big Bang Theory and a shake walk final exam.... pretty low-key stuff.

Chemistry
Ethanol Debate time!  We're doing a role-play debate over whether or not to increase the ethanol content of gasoline to 15% in Oregon.  In class, you will be assigned to one of 7 groups: Governor Kitzhaber's advisors, environmentalists, Monsanto, Auto Alliance, Farmer's union, Mom's of America, and the Task Force.

What's going on in class through May

IB Chemistry

Physical Science Demonstrations this week!  You're going to plan a reaction type demo to do for the freshmen on Tuesday 5/28.  You and your group need to pick a demo, set it up, practice, and then present it to the littlies!

Deschutes Brewery Tuesday 5/21.  Meet at the front of the school at 8:35 and we'll travel to the brewery caravan style, returning by 10:30.  We'll miss 2nd and 3rd period, so talk to your teachers.

Bend Research Wednesday 5/22.  Again, we'll meet and caravan over.  But, meet at the back of S hall.  We'll head over, get a tour, and be back around 3:15.

Friday 5/24 is Dry Ice Day! I'll bring in mounds of the stuff and you get to play like mad.  Enjoy.

What's going on in class 5/1-5/15

IB Chemistry
Final Exam May 7-10 and IB Exam May 16-17
If you are wondering what to study, here are some suggestions:

• The terms lists and study sheets you made for each unit
• Any practice problems that we did in class
• The links below for online videos, practice tests, and quick reviews on each topic
• Thornley videos (note, he hasn't categorized his Redox and Organic videos since the re-vamping, but they are still there)
• Get together with your friends to play Scattergories, quiz each other, or make terms flashcards
• Practice tests (you can get some from me or freeexampapers.com)
• Don't forget to look at your notes on uncertainties and significant figures

On a lighter note- don't forget to bring in your permission slips for the field trip May 21 to the Deschutes Brewery labs.  May 22 is the optional Bend Research field trip (no permission slip) and we might even do one more!

Chemistry
We are in the heart of the Organic Chemistry unit right now and will continue through May.  Some of the cool things you will be learning about are names and formulas for crazy things like 2,2,3-trimethyl-4-propyl-octan-1-ol; how and why margarine is made; what a polymer is and why we can only recylcle certain plastics in Bend; the pros and cons of adding ethanol to fuels.

Your Organic Test is Friday May 24.

The final exam for this class is 15% of your overall grade.  It has two sections- one multiple choice, and one lab.  In the lab part, you will be using your knowledge of acids and bases + reactions to identify 6 clear liquids- it's a big, satisfying culmination of everything you have learned.

Final Exams June 7-12 (schedule yet to be released)