1. Monday August 29, 2011 (TAKS Chemistry Formula Chart and Chemistry EOC Reference Packet; Preparation of Chemistry Notebook)

2. Please pick up the daily paperwork, including the TAKS Science Formula Chart and Periodic Table, and the Chemistry EOC Reference Packet. Bell Ringer Monday, 8-29-11 What kinds of things do you think should be placed in a science notebook? Why do you think scientists keep science notebooks? Why would it be important for you to keep a science notebook in chemistry class?

3. Back to work! Announcements

4. Assignment Currently Open Notebook Page Date of Notes on Website Date IssuedDate Due Chemistry Class Information SheetN/A 8/248/25 Chemistry Class Procedures and Expectations TBD8/24 8/26 Chemistry BinderN/A 8/248/29 Flinn Scientific's Student Safety Contract: TBD8/25, 8/268/258/29 Classroom MapTBD8/26 8/29 MSDS Research FormTBD8/26 8/29

5. Setting up a Science Notebook Today your should have your chemistry binder with you. Put your name and class period on the front cover of the notebook. Put your Table of Contents in the front of the binder. Your chemistry notebook should contain your Cornell Notes, Lab Reports, Worksheets, Reference Materials, returned graded assessments, and other paperwork we decide is necessary to keep.

6. Setting up a Science Notebook It will be extremely helpful to have your chemistry binder separated by tabs as follows: Tab 1 – Cornell Notes Tab 2 – Lab Reports Tab 3 – Worksheets Tab 4 – Reference Materials Tab 5 - Assessments

7. Setting up a Science Notebook Use Mr. C’s notebook as an example if you need to.

8. Wrap Up Please put your chemistry notebook in the appropriate box at the side of the room. Please remember that if you make the decision to take your notebook out of this room, you are responsible for getting it back to class for our next meeting.

9. Homework Catch up and turn in any outstanding assignments!