Homework is posted in the classroom daily. I will do my best to post homework assignments here on the website as soon as possible.
For Students
Evenings and Weekend: Students only...Please email me at MrsCutone@gmail.com if you have questions because I cannot log onto Holliston email from home at this time. I will do my best to answer your email when possible. Please use Holliston email for anything that can wait until the next school day. cutonej@holliston.k12.ma.us
We are currently working on an in-class, inquiry-based chemistry unit where there is limited homework required. All homework will continue to be posted both in the classroom and online.
Wednesday, June 6 Ch 5 Test
Monday, May 21 Ch 4 Test (Lessons 5-6 plus Balancing Equations-simple version only)
Friday, April 25 Ch 4 Test (Lessons 1-4 only)
Due Monday, April 23
1. Prelab "Electrolysis of Water": Write numbered, step-by-step procedures and draw an annotated drawing of the setup labeling everything. Use the video under "GenSci Chemistry Links" and the pictures under "Electrolysis of Water" at the bottom of the list on the left.
Ch 3 Test Monday, April 2
Due Monday, April 2
1. Ch 3 Questions
Ch 2 Test Thursday, March 8
Due Monday, Feb 27
No Homework Due
Due Monday, Feb 13
Read "Heat" Handout and answer questions 1-15)
Due Friday, Feb 10
Read Ch 2 Reading (at end of Ch 2 handout)
Take Notes (can be used on Friday's HW Check In
Due Tuesday, Feb 7
Distillation Lab Report
Friday, Feb 3
Chapter 1 Test
Due Monday, Jan 30
Graph of Part A Data (see video for help before and after graphing)
Analysis Questions for Part A (1-7)
Prelab for Part B of Distillation Lab (based on video)
1. Purpose
2. Diagram
3. Procedures
4. Data Table for Temperature and Time (Every 30 seconds for at least 20 minutes, leave space for 25 minutes)
Due Wednesday Jan25
Part A of Distillation Lab
1. Purpose
2. Diagram
3. Procedures
4. Data Table for Temperature and Time (Every 30 seconds for at least 20 minutes, leave space for 25 minutes)
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Due Tuesday, Dec 20
1. Read 5.1 for a general background understanding of energy.
2. Read 5.2 for an understanding of Kinetic and Potential Energy and how to calculate Kinetic Energy and Gravitational Potential Energy.
3. Take Notes on 5.2
Due Thursday, Dec 15Finish worksheets from class, Read 2-4, Take Notes on 2-4 and do Ch 2 Review Multiple Choice & True/False
Due Wednesday, Dec 14Finish worksheets from class
Due Tuesday, Dec 13Read Ch 2, Section 3 and Take Notes in Spiral Notebook
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Monday 12/5 |
Tuesday 12/6 |
Wednesday 12/7 |
Thursday 12/8 |
Friday 12/9 |
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In Class:
Lab Groups: 1.Create Bar Graph of Data
2.Discuss Analysis Questions |
In Class:
Work on First Draft of Lab Report |
In Class:
Work on Final Draft of Lab Report
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In Class:
Homework Check In (Ch 1-4 Momentum, Ch 2-1 Force, Ch 2-2 Friction, Friction Lab)
Work on Lab Report Final Draft
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In Class:
Newton’s Laws of Motion |
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Due:
1. Data collected from Part 1
2. Bar Graph of Data from Part 1
3. Notes for analysis questions |
Due:
1. Data collected from Part 1
2. Bar Graph of Data from Part 1
3. Notes for analysis questions |
Due:
1. Conclusion Organizer |
Due:
1. Final Draft of Lab Report due at end of class (We will work on it after HW Check In) |
Due:
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1. Do Quizlet online (Go to GenSci Physic Links on website
2. Watch Khan Academy for reviews on GenSci Physic Links on website
3. Complete any unfinished worksheets for practicing calculations
4. Be sure to know the following:
· Speed, Velocity, Acceleration (what they are and how to calculate them)
· Frame of Reference
· Know how to set up a Distance vs. Time Graph
· Understand speed on a Distance vs. Time Graph
· Understand acceleration on a Distance vs. Time Graph
· Use math skills to convert units (dimensional analysis)
· Use math skills to do proportions (cross multiplying)
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Monday 11/14 |
Tuesday 11/15 |
Wednesday11/16 |
Thursday 11/17 |
Friday 11/18 |
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In Class:
Measuring Acceleration
Graphing Changes in Speed
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In Class:
Homework Check In
Graphing Acceleration |
In Class:
Calculating Acceleration
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In Class:
Calculating Acceleration
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In Class:
(MOVED TO MONDAY 11/21)Test on Ch 1: Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Dimensional Analysis (a.k.a conversions), Proportions, Frame of Reference (NOT INCLUDING MOMENTUM) |
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Due:
1. Finish pg 5,6 Proportions Practice Problems
2. Complete One-Pg Handout (1-10) on Conversions/ Dimensional Analysis |
Due:
1. Read 1.3
2. Complete Guided Notes for Ch 1 Sect 3, Page 5 Only
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Due:
2. Finish Guided Notes for Ch1, Sect 3 Pg, 6,7, and part of pg 8 |
Due:
1. Acceleration Worksheet #1 |
Due:
1. Acceleration Practice Problems Worksheet (20 MINUTES ONLY)
2. Graph of acceleration from class |
Due Monday, November 14
1. Finish pg 5,6 in Proportions Practice Problems Packet
2. Complete one-page worksheet (1-10) on Conversions/Dimensional Analysis
Due Thursday, November 10
1. Conversion Practice Worksheets (20 min at-home time limit)
Due Wednesday, November 9
1. Combined Velocity Calculations Worksheet
Due Tuesday, November 8
1. Bicycle Worksheet (1-5)
Due Monday, November 71. Pg 1,3,4 (There's no page 2) in Proportions Practice Problems Packet
Due Friday, November 41. Speed Calculation Practice Worksheet on Olympic Runners
2. Graph for Actual Speed from Class
Due Thursday, November 31. Read the rest of Ch 1, Sect 2 on Velocity
2. Complete Guided Notes Packet Pages 3,4 ONLY
Due Monday, October 311. Read Ch 1 Section 2 pages 14-18 only (Stop at Velocity)
2. Complete Guided Notes (handout) pages 1,2 only
Due Friday, Oct 28Read Ch 1, Sect 1 in MFE Textbook and complete Guided Notes for Ch1, Sect 1 ONLY
Friday, Oct 14 Test on DNA Structure, DNA Replicatioin & Protein SynthesisDue Fri 10/141. Either or both extra credit options: Amino Acid Reading/Questions and/or Decoding DNA Challenge (Remember to change the letters on your amino acid key on the wheel, see below)O is now Q
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Monday 10/3 |
Tuesday 10/4 |
Wednesday10/5 |
Thursday 10/6 |
Friday 10/7 |
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In Class:
DNA Structure |
In Class:
DNA Replication with RNA |
In Class:
DNA Making Proteins
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In Class:
Homework Check In
30 min classes
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No School |
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Due:
Read Ch 4 Sect 1, Mark Up & Take Notes |
Due:
1. |
Due:
Read Ch 4 Sect 2, Mark Up & Take Notes (Focus on all parts except the details of Pg 93) |
Due:
Chapter Review found on Pg 100-101
Questions
4-14, 20-22 (Write in Spiral Notebook)
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Due:
No HW Due
Due Monday No School,
Due Tues 10/11 |
Due Monday, 10/31. Read Ch 4, Section 1 (Note, a couple of students offered to bring a copy home to those who were absent Fri)
2. Mark Up Text while reading
3. Take Notes in Spiral Notebook (HW Check In Thurs 10/6)
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Monday 9/26 |
Tuesday 9/27 |
Wednesday9/28 |
Thursday 9/29 |
Friday 9/30 |
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In Class:
Genetics Project: Look for visual aids for your brochure (cite your resources) |
In Class:
Genetics Project: Start to plan and prepare your informational brochure |
In Class:
Genetics Project: Continue work in class
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No School |
In Class:
TBD |
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Due:
1. Have basic information on Genetics Project Topic |
Due:
1. 1. Have visual aids chosen and saved on computer with resources cited |
Due:
1. You must have started putting information onto your brochure or PowerPoint Presentation |
Due:
No HW Due |
Due:
TBD
Due Monday, Oct 3: Final Draft of Genetics Research Project
*Extensions will be given to those students who need more time to hand in work due to observing holiday or because of lack of internet access. |
Thursday 9/22
We are beginning an IN-CLASS research project on Genetic Disorders/Genetic Current Events. There should be no reason for your child to do research at home UNLESS he/she is not using their class time wisely or has been absent. Project due date TBD...most likely Mon Oct 3.
Test Wed 9/21 on Genetics Due Wednesday:
1. Mitosis vs. Meiosis Chart
Due Tuesday:
1. Snake Punnett Square
Due Monday:1. Dihybrid Cross Punnett Square (Use Pg78 Mendel's Work as an example) THIS IS A GRADED HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT AND IS EQUIVALENT TO A HW CHECK IN.
Directions for Dihybrid Cross: Choose 2 traits (ex. color and height). 2. choose an animal 3. Both parents are heterozygous for both traits (ex. HhGg). 4. Cross Mom and Dad in the Punnett Square. 5. Draw the offspring in each box. 6. List and calculate genotypes of offspring 7. List and calculate phenotypes of offspring
Friday, Sept 16 Homework Check In on Friday
1. Sponge Bob Genetics (1pg) due
Due Thursday, Sept 15
1. Read Ch 3, Sect 3
2. Take notes in spiral binder
Due Tuesday, Sept 131. "Mendel's Work" Packet (Pg 78 is optional./challenge...eventually you all will do it)
Due Monday, Sept 121. Read Ch 3, Sect 2
2. Take notes on section in spiral notebook
Due Friday, September 91. Read Ch 3, Sect 1 & Take Notes in Spiral Notebook
2. HW Check In on Friday (you may use your Spiral Notebook)
Due Thursday, September 81. Punnett Square Worksheet (#1-6 only)
2. Picture Day Forms
Due Wednesday, September 71. 5 minute Notes in Spiral Notebook on "What you learned from the Genetics Article today in class." ONLY take notes on what we read in class, not the entire article. Yes, you may (and should) refer to the article.
Due Wednesday, August 311. All Homeroom Papers Signed & Returned
2. Parent Letter for Science Signed & Returned