General Chemistry

Wk #3: August 3 - 7, 2026

Essential Question

a) How can the physical property of density and the classification of matter be used together to identify and distinguish unknown substances?

b) How do my daily decisions influence my learning, safety, and the success of our classroom community?

Learning Target

a) I can analyze the properties of matter by calculating density and classifying substances as elements, compunds, mixtures to identify unknown materials.

b) I can make responsible decisions by following expectations, communicating, and taking ownership of my learning and behavior.
Date Assigned
Assignments
Due / Absent Date
**QUIZ**

Q1. Quiz ~ Laboratory Safety Quiz

1. Take time to review your laboratory Safety Contract.
2. Log-on to your Formative Account and wait for Mr. Rice to assign and give the password to the assessment.
3. Take the formative quiz and answer the questions to the best of your knowledge.
Mon.Aug.3 & Tue.Aug.4
Absent: Aug.24 & Aug.25
Mon.Aug.3
Tue.Aug.4

3a. Notes ~ Density

1. Get a copy from Mr. Rice or Click the link above to get a copy of the worksheet.
2. Use these Google Slides to complete the notes at your own pace or follow along with Mr. Rice during the lecture.
3. After completing your notes, submit to Mr. Rice on the due date.
Mon.Aug.3 & Tue.Aug.4
Absent: Aug.10 & Aug.11
Mon.Aug.3
Tue.Aug.4

3b. Lab ~ Gallery Walk: Determination of Density

1. Get a copy of the laboratory exercise from Mr. Rice or click the link above.
2. Read through the laboratory exercise and ask any question when Mr. Rice reviews the instructions.
3. Review the "Lab Job Opportunities List" and decide on (2) possible roles you would lilke to perform.
4. Using the "Chemistry Team & Lab Station List," find your roster number, lab station and meet your group. 
5. At the lab station collectively assign jobs & complete the lab with your team.
6. Clean lab station and return all items (clean & dry) to the appropriate location in the front of the classroom.
Wed.Aug.5 & Thu.Aug.6
Absent: Aug.10 & Aug.11
Wed.Aug.5
Thu.Aug.6

3c. WS ~ Density Calculations

1. Get a copy from Mr. Rice or Click the link above to get a copy of the worksheet.
2. Review & Read through the worksheet and ask any question when Mr. Rice reviews the instructions.
3. Make sure to follow the instructions and complete the questions to the best of your ability.
4. After completing the worksheet submit to Mr. Rice on the due date.
Fri.Aug.7
Absent: Aug.12 & Aug.13
**QUIZ**

Q2. Quiz ~ Significant Figures & Density

1. Take time to review your notes.
2. Log-on to your Formative Account and wait for Mr. Rice to assign and give the password to the assessment.
3. Take the formative quiz and answer the questions to the best of your knowledge.
Fri.Aug.7
Absent: Aug.28