LARN 019 C5D3

LARN 019 C5D3 Start the following in class: 1.a.  Go to https://socratic.org/chemistry to research the topics brought up in section 2.3 and 2.4 of your text, OR use the PQ5R or SQ5R method to prepare a study guide for section 2.3 and 2.4, pages 48 through 57, in your chemistry text.  As you read, create a study guide using the SQ5R or PQ5R method explained in class and on the distributed handout packet.  Or, if it will save you time, write a question for the section, read the section for the main idea and write a summary paragraph when you are done reading.  You may record vocabulary entries in the body of your study guide ,or you may check them off on the chapter 2 vocabulary list that is available on Google Drive > Student Resources > Vocabulary.  As you think about the meanings of the terms and add any notations to the vocabulary list for clarifications sake. 1.b. Then ask yourself the Section Assessment questions...
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LARN 018 C5D2

Please recall and adhere to these established procedures: The purpose of reading our chemistry text and taking some notes is to learn about chemistry, not to bury oneself in details, nor to get credit for doing an activity.  The PQ5R or SQ5R technique for reading expository literature that has been taught is designed to help you to read informational literature more quickly by finding a single point of focus to concentrate on while reading.  The note taking techniques that we have studied are to equip you with the tools of note taking for you to increase your comprehension and to record and review the big ideas on your own, not to weigh you down with a whole lot of note taking!  Reading informational literature for the main idea needs to be done regardless of the format used.   When the assignment says use the PQ5R or SQ5R method, if it helps you more to focus on understanding and reflecting on the content,...
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LARN 017 C5D1

LARN 017 C5D1 Start the following in class: 1.  Follow the procedure explained in the document at the link entitled "How to Do a Visionlearning Assignment" for the module on "Properties of Solids". 2. Follow the procedure explained in the document at the link entitled "How to Do a Visionlearning Assignment" for the module on "The Process of Science".* * NOTE: When the Visionlearning web site such as with the module on "The Process of Science" shows an error when you click on the tab for a quiz, a self-assessment quiz has not been posted for the module!  In that case, there is no requirement to complete an online quiz formative assessment for the module as part of the assignment. Recommended for those who have time left in their 45 minute study period, but not required of all: 1. If you have not already done so, finish word processing your first laboratory report.  When you are finished print off a copy to bring to class and upload an electronic...
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