Biodiesel Boat Races

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/jan/02/biodiesel-production-tanks/

The biodiesel boat races were a very fun project. Using the biodiesel that was made in class, we constructed putt putt boats to race down a track. The lightest, best boat would go the fastest, and the group that won got 15 extra credit points in class. My boat was made out of a milk carton, which was not very balanced, so my boat was not very fast. Oh well, I still had a good time making my boat.

http://www.puttputtboats.com/

Biodiesel Video

http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/biofuels/biodiesel-fuel/

The Biodiesel Video project was very fun! My partner and I created a one minute video that was entered into a contest to win $1,000! Although I don't think that our video will win, it was very interesting to learn about the different aspects of Biodiesel and how it is an alternative fuel to petroleum products.

http://www.aa1car.com/blog/biodiesel.htm

Bonding Helpful Links

1. Bonding

2. Covalent Bonds

3. Bond Length

4. Bond Energy

5. Electron Dot Diagrams

6. Molecular Shape and Geometry

Pancake Party

For this unit, we decided to have a pancake party to celebrate our success on the test. We brought in all types of toppings, and Mrs. Frankenberg made pancakes for everybody. It was a super chill day and I needed it because I had a bunch of different types of tests and projects due that day, so it was a nice relaxing day in chemistry class.

http://www.ihop.com/menus/main-menu/pancakes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancake

Bonding Lecture in the Library

http://www.unwhiteboard.com/

In the library during this unit, we practiced the bonding of all types of structures, using the Have-Need-Share method. We used the cool white board tables to help us remember the different types of bond shapes and geometries, as well as helping us shorten the process. It was a very fun day!

http://thejohnfox.com/2015/10/what-libraries-shouldnt-be/

Helpful Links: Electronic Structure

1. Wavelength and Frequency Calculation

2. Wave Energy Calculation

3. Quantum Number Review

4. Electron Configuration

5. Periodic Trends Review

6. Electronic Structure Video

Spec. 20 Lab

http://biology.clc.uc.edu/fankhauser/labs/microbiology/growth_curve/Spectrophotometer.htm

In the Spec. 20 Lab, we used a spectrophotometer to determine each ions transmittance and incident of light. It was an extremely monotonous and time consuming lab. Every time we changed the wavelength on the machine, we had to reset it with a water test tube. It seemed almost pointless to do this lab, but we are going to use the information to analyze it on a graph. Hopefully that helps me understand the purpose behind the lab. After understanding the purpose of the lab, I'm sure I'll have a better understanding of the lab and unit.