atoms review extra credit

The extra credit assignment is to answer questions 1-5 on page 38 of the textbook. Restate the questions and write complete sentences. This is worth up to 20 points added to your class assignments average.

You can use the PDF of chapter 2 to complete this assignment. It's due on Tuesday, Oct 27.

SQ3R examples

Here are a couple examples of students' notes on section 2.1 using the SQ3R method.

Test 2a

On Thursday, we will have our second test. It will cover sections 1 and 2 of chapter 2. Remember, this test will not be open book, but you will be able to use your SQ3R notes on the test. Hopefully, you are using your class time wisely and will have good notes. The test will not be easy, but good notes will give you the information to succeed.

SQ3R notes

In today's class, I went over how to take SQ3R notes, which is a great system of note-taking designed specifically for studying from text books. If you were in class, then we created notes for 2.1 together. But, if you were absent, you can get a basic overview from the video below.

Ch 2: The Chemistry of Life (and SQ3R)

Here's a link to the PDF of chapter 2 from the textbook.

And here are some links for more info on SQ3R.

• From the University of Florida
• From Virginia Tech
• From Worcester Polytechnic Institute