1. Introduction to Chemistry Class
8/24/15 and 8/25/15

2. Do-Now WELCOME TO CHEMISTRY!!!
Please sit anywhere (you will receive assigned seats in a few minutes) and grab a Do-Now handout that is located in the back of the classroom on the student table
Write what your goal is RIGHT now for this class.

3. About Ms. Fair… High School

4. College- University of Pittsburgh

5. Why Chemistry…

6. Welcome to your Group
The people you are sitting with in your “pod” are now your laboratory partners and learning group.
Introduce yourself to your “pod” group
Name
Grade
The best thing you did this summer.
Activities you are involved in.
Why did you sign up for this class?

7. What I Expect
Try your best. I believe you can do it, so you should too.
Respect your teachers and peers.
Be responsible for your own learning and behavior.

8. Cube Activity GOAL: Find out what is on the bottom of the cube
You CANNOT touch the cube
Don’t spin it, pick it up, etc.
Talk to your group members about what you see on each side
1st cube
Determine what the number is on the bottom of the cube
Determine what the color (white or purple) is on the bottom of the cube

9. Talk about it How did you determine what the number was?
How did you determine what the color was?
How did it feel to not touch the cube?
Were you able to communicate clearly to your group members?

10. 2nd cube GOAL: Determine what the name is on the bottom of the cube
Determine what the color of the name on the bottom of the cube
Determine what the bottom number is on the bottom of the cube
Determine what the top number is on the bottom of the cube

11. Talk About It How did you determine what the name was?
How did you determine what the color was?
How did you determine what the bottom number was?
How did you determine what the top number was?

12. Why??? Does your answer make sense?
Will you always know if you are right?

13. Elephant Toothpaste 30% Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Sodium Iodide (NaI)
Dishwashing Liquid

14. What Happened??

15. Tell me about Yourself
Please complete the questionnaire

16. Exit Slip
If your parents/guardians asked what you learned in chemistry class on your first day, what would you tell them?