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I could use some help here.  Sometimes it is difficult for me to "think like a student."  I need to know how to make this blog useful (more useful) for our use.  Comment to this post (you can do so anonymously if you like), and answer one or several of the following questions:

1. What sorts of things would you like to see as a student on this blog? 
2. Do you see a blog like this as useful for your learning?
3. Is having access to the worksheets/notes useful?
4. Is there anything else constructive you have to add?

Destruction in Japan

ABC put together this webpage so you can compare before and after pictures of the tsunami.  It's absolutely sickening to see how much damage was done.

Week of March 21, 2011

This is the weekly post for Mr. Kane's Conceptual Chemistry.  Here's what we are up to this week:

Monday:  The topic of the day will be specific heat capacity.  We went through the notes (which will be updated electronically on a daily basis this week).  We discussed why substances like water takes so long to heat up (think about Lake Michigan), and why substances like sand can get really hot really quick.  The homework for the evening is to complete the Heat Capacity Worksheet.  The demonstration for the day, was heating a paper cup.

Tuesday: We will checked in our homework, and went over questions.  I passed out more work with specific heat and thermochemistry, which is due tomorrow.

Wednesday: The topic of the day will be heating and cooling curves.  We also did a demonstration that ties in with heat of vaporization that is called superheated steam.  Homework tonight is to complete the heating/cooling curve worksheet. 
EXTRA:  I found the following video on YouTube, and thought I would share it:  Chemistry Music Video 6: Heating Curve. 

Thursday:  Today we got a Review of topics in Unit 11.  Make sure your RSG11 is finished before you walk into class tomorrow, as it will be due along with your review.  Most of class time was spent reviewing.  Answers to the review are in this document.

Friday:  Test on Unit 11.  Have a happy and safe Spring Break everyone.  See you back on Monday April 4.  If you are in class today, you will get an extra credit opportunity for spring break.

Recycling Fundraiser

The LTHS Scholastic Bowl Team is trying to raise funds to purchase a new buzzer board, and practice questions.  They are recycling old cell phones and used ink-jet printer cartridges.  Therefore, I am offering the following extra credit opportunity for 4th quarter:

Bring in a used cell phone for recycling and earn 10 extra credit points for each phone (maximum = 2 phones).

Bring in used ink jet printer cartridges for recylcing and earn 1 point extra credit for each cartridge (maximum = 20 cartridges).

Friday, March 18, 2011

Today we discussed conversion units for different meausres of energy.  We also pointed out the major differences between the words heat, temperature, enthalpy, and kinetic energy. 

The assignment for the weekend was to work on the Energy Conversions worksheet:

An Experiment

This blog is an experiment of mine.  I am going to try and keep it up to date in what remains of the 2010-2011 school year.  My goal is to see how well I can keep something like this going, and what is feasable to do.  I believe that if I work at it each day that I can manage to keep up.

Saint Baldrick's Video and Photos

After raising over $600 for the St. Baldrick's Foundation, I have placed photos and a video of the event on my SharePoint site.  My SharePoint is at:  http://sharepoint.lths.org/sitesdir/science/wkane/  You will need your student ID and login to see the pictures and video.