Ben and I viewed a video about organic compounds and learned how scientists explored some of the effects of plants found in indigenous regions in remote parts of the world. We then contrasted it with controlled lab experiments performed in the US. Ben spoke highly of the scientist who examined the effects of certain plants in different cultures, acknowledging the fact that he learned their languages and dialects and respected their culture and traditions.

Cam independently worked on and completed an assignment tasking him with writing 15 formulas from names.

We continued to determine the gram formula mass of several compounds. We completed the assignment.

We determined the gram formula mass (the mass of one mole) of several compounds.

Ben classified organic compounds into the following groups: alcohol, carboxylic acid, aldehyde, ketone, ether or ester, and then drew the structural formula of each.

Cam completed an atomic structure chart, with minimal prompts, and independently worked on an activity, which tasked him with identifying element symbols.

We studied acids and bases and how to calculate the pH and pOH of a solution. We reviewed how to calculate the hydronium ion [H3O+] and the hydroxide ion [OH-] concentration given the pH or the pOH of a solution.

Ben completed a chart drawing the structure of eight (8) compounds listed. He referred to his notes to help him with the first one and subsequently completed the remaining 7 independently. On one, he illustrated 3 different ways in which the compound could be drawn.

Cam completed a chart requiring him to identify the atomic number, atomic mass, protons, neutrons, and electrons for the various (12) elements/ions listed. He referred to key reminders provided in the directions and guidelines to help him complete the chart.

Introduce the biochemistry of carbohydrates. Discuss the meaning of carbohydrate as hydrated carbon. Present the sugar glucose as a simple carbohydrate and show the molecular formula. Determine from he formula that glucose is hydrated carbon, a carbohydrate . Define a saccharide as the monomer from which the polymers, carbohydrates are synthesized.