Sep 3, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENTS

IF YOU MISSED CLASS TODAY

In class today we did the following:

1.  Dr. H gave a presentation on:

     Topic # 4 ENERGY & MATTER OVERVIEW  [pdf file] [grayscale file]

• Here's a link to that Arizona Star article discussed in class on Arizona heat cheats drivers at gas pump
   
• Dr H gave a short "demo" on atom behavior during and temperature changes.  You can see something similar at THIS LINK    (scroll down to the "box temperature" animation)

2.  Students got in groups and worked on G-1 Group Ecological Footprint  .  Since there wasn't time to complete it, more time will be given next Tuesday in class.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  (We'll be trying to keep these to a minimum during class time)

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• Overall, you've done a GREAT JOB on getting up and running with the logistics of this class!! BRAVO CLASS!  J  
  If you haven't yet done so when your reviewed the FAQ, please review the LEARNING PHILOSOPHY underlying this class
   
• If you had trouble getting the RQ done on time, remember that you can submit an ABSOLUTION FORM.
   
• OFFICE HOURS are now posted for Dr H and the TA’s on the TEACHING TEAM link.  The TA hours will begin next week and are held in Information Commons 104B.  Dr H will hold her office hours in the Tree-Ring Lab (see MAP for directions).
   
• If you haven’t discovered it yet, ALWAYS SEE THE WEEKLY D2L CHECKLIST for announcements of assignments, RQ’s TESTS, etc. and when they are due.  (FYI, RQ-2 will be posted this weekend and is due next Thursday 30 minutes before class starts.)
  
  
  
• Remember, IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS are always listed under LATEST NEWS in D2L and announcements made in class (like this one) are posted here in the CLASS FOLLOW-UP-- so always check here too!
   
• Finally, just a reminder that you are responsible for knowing the information about due dates and assignments – don’t count on getting a reminder during class time about everything that is due.
   

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IF YOU MISSED CLASS TODAY:  

• Review the presentation for Topic #4 that you missed (by clicking on the presentation link above). 

• Since we did not complete the G-1 Ecological Footprint Assignment in class today, you will have a chance to participate in it when you come to class next Tuesday.  So that you can get caught up on the G-1 Assignment and read what it was all about, CLICK HERE to access a PDF copy to read prior to returning to class on Tuesday.

• To brush up if you are a bit rusty on the PERIODIC TABLE of the ELEMENTS complete the  Periodic Table activity  on your own (pp 109-113  in CLASS NOTES)    Cut out the atom diagrams on p 113 and use those to do the activity.    The correct answers will be posted this weekend.
   
• Be sure you visit the D2L checklist to stay on top of what tasks need to be completed this week and started for next week.