Monday, May 12, 2014

Earth Science for Week 5/12/2014-5/16/2014

Monday: Students should finish their notes for Sec-17.1 and work on the Power Point.

Tuesday: Work on Sec-17.2 notes. Glacier Power Point is due on Wednesday 5/14/2014.

Wednesday: Students picked a topic in Astronomy to research facts and present it to their peers.

Thursday: Work on the astronomy research topics to present it to their peers.

Friday: Read Sec-26.1 and 26.2.
Chemistry for Week 5/12/2014-5/16/2014

Monday: Do practice problems-1.010 and 13.11 in Sec-13.2. Next, do #'s 1 to 4 on Sec-13.2 section review.

Tuesday: Do the three practice problems and practice problem 13.11. Then, do review questions 1 to 4.

Wednesday: Do the example problem-13.12 and practice problem-13.12. Do numbers 5 and 6 on sec-13.2 review.

Thursday: Students should work on the following problems:

1. A sample of oxygen gas is saturated with water vapor at 30.0 °C. The total pressure is 753 torr and the vapor pressure of water at 30.0 °C is 31.824 torr. What is the partial pressure of the oxygen gas in atm?

2. A sample of oxygen gas is saturated with water vapor at 27 °C. The total pressure is 785.0 torr and the partial pressure of oxygen is 758.3 torr. What is the vapor pressure of water at 27 °C?

Next, they should do notes and review for Sec-13.3. 

Friday: Student's who did not finish Thursday's homework can complete it over the weekend. They should also work on Ch-13 chapter assessment #'s 23 to 30. Everything is due on Tuesday.
Algebra 1 for Week 5/12/2014-5/16/2014

Monday: Students have an extra day to finish their mid-chapter quiz on pg-319, #'s 1-22. Next, study the definitions and take notes for Sec-5.5.

Tuesday: Page-324, do #'s 8 - 36 from Sec-5.5.

Wednesday: Sec-5.5 handout do #'s 1 - 26.

Thursday: Do detailed notes for Sec-5.7. Next, work on problems 7 to 15 on page-338.

Friday: Students who did not finish their homework from Thursday can turn it in on Monday. No other homework today.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Earth Science for Week 05/05/2014-05/09/2014

Monday: Do Sec-16.2 section review.

Tuesday: Ch-16 Notes and section reviews are due on Wednesday. There is a quiz on Ch-16 on Wednesday as well.

Wednesday: Students were assigned the "Glacier Power Point" assignment. They should pick a glacier around the world and do research on it, which includes the special characteristics, features, land forms, etc. This Power Point is due on Wednesday, May 14th.

Thursday: Students should work on their research and create the Power Point.

Friday: Students should work on their research and create the Power Point.
Chemistry for Week 05/05/2014-05/09/2014

Monday: Students should work on problems 1 - 7 on the handout for Sec-13.1.

Tuesday: Sec-13.1 handout, work on problems 1 - 14.

Wednesday: Work on the Section Review for Sec-13.1.

Thursday: Read Sec-13.2 and take detailed notes.

Friday: Students should finish their section review for 13.1 and notes for 13.2. We did not have our class today due to the Grand Opening of the Gymnasium.
Algebra 1 for Week 05/05/2014-05/09/2014

Monday: Students should complete working on Sec-5.3 handout. Next, they should take notes for Sec-5.4 and also work on the sample problems.

Tuesday: Students should work on problems 2-15 on page-316.

Wednesday: Sec-5.4 handout, do #'s 1 to 19.

Thursday: Finish Sec-5.4 handout for homework. Its due on Friday.

Friday: Do problems 1-22 on page-319 on a separate sheet of paper. Quiz on Monday on Sec-5.1 to 5.4.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Earth Science for Week 4/28/14-5/2/14

Monday: Ch-15 Test is on Wednesday. Study all three sections for the test.

Tuesday: No homework tonight. Prepare for the test.

Wednesday: Read Sec-16.1 and take detailed notes on it.

Thursday: Do Sec-16.1 review.

Friday: Finish Sec-16.1 review, and start on Sec-16.2 notes.
Chemistry for Week 4/28/14-5/2/14

Monday: Ch-11 Test is on Wednesday. Study all four sections. Practice the sample quizzes on www.classzone.com.

Tuesday: Study the Key Terms and Key Ideas for Ch-11 on page-391 for tomorrow's test.
               Review the Electron Configuration on Sec-11.1.
               Page-392 do the following numbers in Book-2: 3, 5, 7 11, 13 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 27, 31, 33, 34, 36,                37-41.

Wednesday: Read Sec-13.1.

Thursday: So detailed notes for Sec-13.1.

Friday: Students should read Sec-13.1 again and catch up on the notes. They should also work on fixing their test for Ch-11.
Algebra 1 for Week 4/28/14-5/2/14

Monday: Sec-5.2, study the notes and do the sample problems with reasoning. Do not copy the sample problems from the textbook. Students can also catch up on their A+ assignments, which will be accepted until Wednesday 7:30 AM.

Tuesday: Sec-5.2, page-302 and 303, do numbers 22-40. This assignment is due on Thursday.

Wednesday: Finish Sec-5.2 homework.

Thursday: Sec-5.3, page-310, do #'s 16-21 and 28-48.

Friday: Sec-5.3 handout, do #'s 1 to 33.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Earth Science for Week 4/7/14 - 4/11/14

Monday: No homework tonight. Students should prepare for AIMS/STANFORD 10 Testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tuesday: No homework tonight. Students should prepare for AIMS/STANFORD 10 Testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Wednesday: Notes for Sec-14.1, 14.2, and 14.3 should be completed by Thursday. Students should also work on their National Park Power Point.

Thursday: Students should finish the Power Point and can either hand it to me on a flash drive on Friday or e-mail me at pchava@telesis-academy.org.

Friday: Work on Sec-14.4 notes, and Ch-4 chapter review #'s 1 to 20.
Chemistry for Week 4/7/14 - 4/11/14

Monday: No homework tonight. Students should prepare for AIMS/STANFORD 10 Testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tuesday: No homework tonight. Students should prepare for AIMS/STANFORD 10 Testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Wednesday: Most of the students were in testing today, hence, there was no instruction during class. Therefore, they do not have any homework tonight. They can get caught up on their AR.

Thursday: Read Sec-10.2 and take detailed notes on it. Do the practice problems as well.

Friday: Work on Sec-10.2 section review.
Algebra 1 for Week 4/7/14 - 4/11/14

Monday: No homework tonight. Students should prepare for AIMS/STANFORD 10 Testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tuesday: No homework tonight. Students should prepare for AIMS/STANFORD 10 Testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Wednesday: Students were in testing today, hence, there was no instruction during class. Therefore, they do not have any homework tonight. They can get caught up on their AR.

Thursday: Page-257, work on problems 9 - 20.

Friday: Work on Ch-4 first three sections on A+.

Monday, March 31, 2014

Earth Science for Week 3/31/14 - 4/4/14

Monday: Sec-11.1 & 11.2 section reviews are due tomorrow. Ch-11 chapter review #'s 1 to 25 and 28 is due tomorrow.

Tuesday: Read Sec-14.1 and take detailed notes on it. Student's will be working on a research project about the National Parks in United States. They should do some research tonight to finalize which National Park they want to choose.

Wednesday: Students should read Sec-14.2 and take detailed notes on it. They also got to pick the National Park they want to research on. We will spend our time in the computer lab tomorrow working on the research. Students should create a Power Point with at least 15 slides. This presentation should be 5 minutes long and is due on April 11th.

Thursday: Students spent some research time in the computer lab and got started on their Power Points. They should continue working on this project at home.

Friday: Finish notes on Sec-14.2. Also, work on your "National Park" research and Power Point.

Chemistry for Week 3/31/14 - 4/4/14

Monday: Sec-8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 notes is due tomorrow. Do Sec-8.2 for homework.

Tuesday: Do Sec-8.3 review.

Wednesday: Do Ch-8 Chapter Assessment #'s - 1, 4, 5, 6, 17, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, and 39.

Thursday: Students should work on their "Element Song/Poem." This is due tomorrow and they should present it during class.

Friday: Read Sec-10.1, Energy, Temperature, and Heat. Take detailed notes on it.
Algebra 1 for Week: 3/31/14 - 4/4/14

Monday: Students should turn in "Get Ready for Ch-4' problems 1 to 22 on pg-231. They should also turn in Sec-3.7 handout.

Tuesday: Do the word problems #'s 16 - 20 on pages - 238, 239 in your notebook.

Wednesday: Page-243 & 244 do #'s 6 to 16 on a separate sheet of paper.

Thursday: Work on problems 11 to 18 on page-244.

Friday: Page-250 do #'s 6 - 18 on a separate sheet of paper.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Earth Science for Week: 3/24/14 - 3/28/14

Monday: Read Sec-11.1 and take detailed notes on it.

Tuesday: Do the review for Sec-11.1.

Wednesday: Do detailed notes on Sec-11.2.
Chemistry for Week: 3/24/14 - 3/28/14

Monday: Read Sec-8.1 and take detailed notes on it.

Tuesday: Do Sec-8.1 review.

Wednesday: Do notes on Sec-8.2.
Algebra 1 for Week: 3/24/14 - 3/28/14

Monday: Page-224, do #'s 20 - 28 and 29 - 37 on a separate sheet of paper. Student's should turn this in right in the beginning of the class.

Tuesday: Sec- 3.6 handout, do #'s 1 to 12 and graph your solutions.

Wednesday: On page-211, do #'s 9 to 31 and 49 to 56 in your notebook.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Earth Science for Week: 3/10/14 - 3/14/14

Monday: Read Sec-10.3 and take detailed notes on it.

Tuesday: Do Sec-10.3 review.

Wednesday: Ch-10 chapter review do #'s 1 to 16. Study for Ch-10 test on Thursday.

Thursday: Students took a test on Ch-10 today. No homework tonight. They can read their AR.

Friday: No homework tonight. Please read your AR. Have a wonderful SPRING BREAK!
Chemistry for Week: 3/10/14 - 3/14/14

Monday: Do Sec-7.2 review and Sec-7.3 notes for homework.

Tuesday: Sec-7.3, do the highlighted practice problems and the section review.

Wednesday: Ch-7 chapter review, page-234 do #'s 5 to 9 and 33-36.

Thursday: Study for Ch-7 Quiz on Friday.

Friday: No homework tonight. Please read your AR. Have a wonderful SPRING BREAK!
Algebra 1 for Week: 3/10/14 - 3/14/14

Monday: Page-168 do #'s 29 to 55 in your notebook.

Tuesday: Pg-174 and 175, do #'s 13-26 (gave time in class for these problems), 29-41, and 54-65.

Wednesday: Sec-3.3, page-181, do #'s 1 to 32.

Thursday: Sec-3.4 handout do #'s 1 to 20.

Friday: No homework tonight. Please read your AR. Have a wonderful SPRING BREAK!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Earth Science for Week: 3/3/14 - 3/7/14

Monday: Do notes on Sec-7.4 and the section review as well.

Tuesday: Do Ch-7 chapter review #'s 1 to 23 in Book-1.

Wednesday: Students should read sec-10.1 and take detailed notes on it. Next, they should work on the section review.

Thursday: Not available.

Friday: Students should finish Sec-10.1 & 10.2 notes. They should also finish Sec-10.1 & 10.2 reviews. They had plenty of time to finish these assignments during class. If they haven't completed them, they can work on it over the weekend. These are due on Monday.
Chemistry for Week: 3/3/14 - 3/7/14

Monday: Do sec-5.3 review. Ch-5 test is on Wednesday.

Tuesday: Students worked on Ch-5 chapter assessment #'s 7, 24, 32, 33, 39, 40, 47, 48, 49, 50, 56, and 57 in Book-2. Ch-5 Test is on Wednesday.

Wednesday: Students should work on ch-5 assessment, which is due on Friday.

Thursday: Not available.

Friday: Student's should work on Ch-6 prereading questions on pg-171. Next, read sec-6.1 and take detailed notes on it. Work on the highlighted practice problems. Review the sample problems in your textbook. Later, work on the section review.
Algebra 1 for Week: 3/3/14 - 3/7/14

Monday: Pg-134, do #'s 6 to 18. Ch-2 sec-2.1 - 2.8 test is on Wednesday.

Tuesday: Test on Ch-2 is on Wednesday. Review the chapter review on pg-152 to 155.

Wednesday: Students should work on the activity sheet for sec-2.7 and 2.8. This is due at the beginning of the class on Thursday.

Thursday: Not available.

Friday: Students should work on GET READY for Ch-3 on pg-161, #'s 1 to 30. Next, they should take notes on sec-3.1, INEQUALITIES AND THEIR GRAPHS and then work on #'s 1 to 16 on pg-167, 168 in their notebook. Student's had enough time to work on it during class. If they didn't finish it, they could certainly complete it over the weekend, which will be due on Monday. Student's who are done with the above assignments will not have homework, but they should spend enough time reading their AR and should be ready to take a quiz next week.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Earth Science for Week: 2/24/14 - 2/28/14

Monday: Students should do research for the Nuclear Radioactivity Debate depending on what side they picked, which is on Friday 2/28/14.

Are the risks of nuclear power acceptable for the benefit of generating electricity?

Explore the health and environmental reasons for both sides of the argument.

Tuesday: Students should research information and write it down to prepare for the debate.

Wednesday: Not available.

Thursday: Students should prepare for the Nuclear Power Plants Debate on Friday.









Chemistry for Week: 2/24/14 - 2/28/14

Monday: Most of the student's were participating in AIMS Writing today. Hence, there is no homework. However, student's can always get caught up on their AR.

Tuesday: Students should complete sec-5.1 review and sec-5.2 notes for homework.

Wednesday: Not available.

Thursday: Read sec-5.3 and take detailed notes on it.

Friday: Do the highlighted practice problems in Book-1.
Algebra 1 for Week: 2/24/14 - 2/28/14

Monday: Student's have an extra day to finish sec-2.5 handout. Student's had trouble on this handout and we spent time in class going over the problems.

Tuesday: Sec-2.6, students should do problems 11-22 and 25-30 on a separate sheet of paper. This is due at the beginning on the class on Wednesday.

Wednesday: Not available.

Thursday: Sec-2.7, pg-127 do #'s 10 to 36.

Friday: Ch-2 test will be on Tuesday or Wednesday. Review sec-2.1 to 2.8. We will go over sec-2.8 during class on Monday. Review the chapter review on pg-152-155. Do #'s 16-43 on a separate sheet of paper. This sheet will be collected on Monday at the beginning of the class.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Earth Science for Week: 2/18/14 - 2/21/14

Tuesday: Students do not have extra homework tonight. They should finish their Mining essay, which is due on 2/19/14.

Wednesday: Students should read Sec-7.1 and take detailed notes on it.

Thursday: Do Sec-7.1 review. Next, start your notes on Sec-7.2.

Friday: No homework tonight. Spend some time on AR. Sophomores, prepare for your AIMS Writing on Monday 02/24/2014.
Chemistry for Week: 2/18/14 - 2/21/14

Tuesday: Students should study for Ch-4 test on Wednesday.

Wednesday: Read Sec-5.1 and take detailed notes on it.

Thursday: Do Sec-5.1 review and Sec-5.2 notes.

Friday: No homework tonight. Please spend some time on your AR. Sophomores, prepare for your AIMS Writing on Monday 02/24/2014.
Algebra 1 for Week 2/18/14 - 2/21/14

Tuesday: Sec-2.4 page-106, do #'s 19, 20, and 33 - 40 in your notebook.

Wednesday: Students should work on the Literal Equations handout for homework tonight.

Thursday: Sec-2.5 handout, do #'s  1 to 18 on a separate sheet of paper.

Friday: Sec-2.5 handout do #'s 19 to 28. Sophomores, prepare for your AIMS Writing on Monday 02/24/2014.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Earth Science for Week 2/10/14 - 2/14/14

Tuesday: Finish Sec-5.2 review. Book 1 and 2 are due on Wednesday.

Wednesday: Students should research the mining impacts in a specific state and write a persuasive essay supporting or opposing continued mining in that region. This essay is due next Wednesday, 2/19/14. Students should type the essay and either e-mail me at pchava@telesis-academy.org or bring it on a flash drive. We will spend time during class in the computer lab doing the research next couple of days.

Thursday: Work on the research information for the essay.

Friday: Students do not have other homework. They should work on the essay as it is due on Wednesday 2/19/14.
Chemistry for Week 2/10/14 - 2/14/14

Tuesday: Students should finish the NOMENCLATURE handout. They should also work on Chapter-4 handout. These handouts are due on Wednesday.

Wednesday: Read Sec-4.2, Naming and Writing Formulas for More Complex Compounds, and take detailed notes on it.

Thursday: Work on the Polyatomic Ions handout.

Friday: Do the sec review for Sec-4.2.
Algebra 1 for week 2/10/14 - 2/14/14

Tuesday: Students should turn in their Sec-2.2 handouts on Wednesday. They should work on Sec-2.3, page-97 on #'s 1 to 29 in their notebook.

Wednesday: Sec-2.3 do problems 1 to 44 in your notebook.

Thursday: Sec-2.3, pg-97, do numbers 30-53.

Friday: Sec-2.4, page: 105, 106 do numbers 10-18 and 21-32 in your notebook.

Monday, February 3, 2014


Earth Science for Week: 2/3/14 - 2/7/14

Monday: Complete Sec-3.2 review. Next, read Sec-3.3 and take detailed notes on it.
Tuesday: Do Sec-3.3 section review.
Wednesday: Study for Ch-3 Quiz.
Thursday: Read Sec-5.1, and take detailed notes on it.
Friday: Do Sec-5.1 section review.

Chemistry for Week: 2/3/14 - 2/7/14

Monday: Ch-3 Chapter Assessment, do numbers 28, 29, 30, 45, 46, 47, 48, 52, 56, 57, 58, and 59 for homework in Book-2. Ch-3 section assessment and chapter assessment is due on Tuesday. Ch-3 Test is on Wednesday.
Tuesday: Study for Ch-3 Test.
Wednesday: Study the elements 1 to 50 on the Periodic Table.
Thursday: Read Sec-4.1 and take detailed notes on Type I and Type II Binary Compounds.
Friday: Review and study Type I and Type II Binary Compounds. Next, take detailed notes on Type II Binary Compounds.
Algebra 1 for Week: 2/3/14 - 2/7/14

Monday: Students should work on Sec-1.9, problems 8 to 34 on pages-64 and 65 in their notebook.
Tuesday: Do the Mid-Chapter Quiz, numbers 1 to 20 on page-73 on a separate sheet of paper.
Wednesday: Sec-2.1 handout, do numbers 1 to 21.
Thursday: Complete Sec-2.1 handout, and finish the activity sheet.
Friday: Sec-2.2, page-91, do numbers 11 to 51 for homework in your notebook.

Monday, January 27, 2014


Earth Science for Week: 1/27/14 - 1/31/14

Monday: Ch-2, Sec-2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 reviews and Ch-2 chapter review are due tomorrow. Student's who missed turning in their notes for Ch-2 should turn in tomorrow.

Tuesday: Ch-2 Test is on Wednesday. We will review Sec-2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 during class. Student's should also study at home tonight to be better prepared for the test.
Wednesday: Read Sec-3.1, and take detailed notes in Book-1.
Thursday: Do Sec-3.1 review.
Friday: Read Sec-3.2 and take detailed notes on it.

Chemistry for Week: 1/27/14 - 1/31/14

Monday: Do Sec-3.1, section review in Book-2. Next, study the elements names and symbols from 1 to 20.

Tuesday: Student's who didn't finish their Sec-3.2 review during class should finish it for homework. Study elements 21 to 35 for a quiz. Next, do notes on Sec-3.3, Atomic Structure.
Wednesday: Do the section review for Sec-3.3. Study elements 36 to 50.
Thursday: Do Sec-3.4 notes and review.
Friday: Read Sec-3.5, take detailed notes. Next, do the section review.
Algebra 1 for Week: 1/27/14 - 1/31/14

Monday: Finish the notes for Sec-1.5. Then, do problems 10 - 41 in your notebook on page-34.

Tuesday: Finish the notes for Sec-1.6. Next, do problems 1 to 37 on pg-42 in your notebook. Your notebooks will be collected on Wednesday for grading.


Wednesday: No homework tonight. Student's should practice sec-1.5 and 1.6 for a quiz tomorrow.
Thursday: Sec-1.7, page-49, do problems 1 to 40 in your notebook.
Friday: Sec-1.7, do #'s 49-73 and 75-80 in your notebook on pages-50 and 51.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Earth Science for Week: 1/21/14 - 1/24/14

Tuesday: Do the section review for Sec-2.1.

Wednesday: Read Sec-2.2, and take detailed notes.

Thursday: Finish Sec-2.2 section review. Next, read Sec-2.3 and take detailed notes on it.
Chemistry for Week: 1/21/14 - 1/24/14

Tuesday: Read Sec-2.3, Classifying Matter and take detailed notes. Next, do the section review.

Wednesday: Ch-2 section reviews and chapter assessment are due on Thursday. Ch-2 Test is on Friday.

Thursday: Students should study Ch-2 for a test on Friday.

Friday: Read Sec-3.1, and take detailed notes on it in Book-1.
Algebra 1 Week: 1/21/14-1/24/13

Tuesday: Student's who did not finish their Sec-1.2 handout have time until Wednesday to turn it in. Tonight student's should study the definitions on page-16, and do problems 1 to 23 on page-20.

Wednesday: Student's should work on Sec-1.3 handout for homework tonight. The handout is due tomorrow.

Thursday: Sec-1.4 handout, do #'s 1 to 21.

Friday: Student's who did not finish sec-1.4 handout can turn it in on Monday. There is a quiz on Sec-1.1 to 1.4 on Monday. Do the Mid-Chapter Quiz on pa-29 problems 1 to 19 in your notebook for homework.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Earth Science for Week: 1/13/14 - 1/17/14

Monday: Read Sec-1.1 and 1.2 for homework.

Tuesday: Do Sec-1.2 review for homework

Wednesday: Finish the chapter review for ch-1 #'s 1 to 24 and 30. We will review ch-1 on Thursday and the test is on Friday.

Thursday: Study Ch-1 for the test.
Chemistry for Week: 1/13/14 - 1/17/14

Monday: Read Sec-1.1, The Science of Chemistry.

Tuesday: Finish the section review for Sec-1.2. Next, read Sec-1.3.

Wednesday: Test on Ch-1 on Thursday. Read the three sections and review Quiz A, Quiz B, and Quiz C on www.classzone.com. GOOD LUCK!!!

Thursday: Read Sec-2.1, The Nature of Matter and take detailed notes on it in Book-1.

Friday: Read Sec-2.2, Properties of Matter and take detailed notes on it. Next, do the section review.
Algebra 1 for Week: 1/13/14 - 1/17/14

Monday: Do problems 1 to 24 on a separate sheet of paper on page-1.

Tuesday: Page-7, do #'s 1 to 26 on a separate sheet of paper.

Wednesday: Page-8, do #'s 39 to 52 in your notebook.

Thursday: Sec-1.2 handout, Order of Operations and Evaluating Expressions do #'s 1 to 32.

Friday: Complete the handout for Sec-1.2. It's due on Tuesday.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Algebra 1 for Week: 1/6/14 - 1/10/14

Monday: Sec-7.4 handout, do #'s 1 to 50.

Tuesday: No homework. Review Ch-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 for the post-test on Thursday.
Physical Science for Week: 1/6/14 - 1/10/14

Monday: Do the notes and review for Sec-17.4.

Tuesday: No homework. Review the chapters for the post-test on Friday.
Earth Science for Week: 1/6/14 - 1/10/14

Monday: Students should work on Sec-27.1 review for homework tonight.

Tuesday: Read Sec-27.2 and do the review for homework.

Wednesday: Study for the post-test.