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About Me: Hello, My name is Rashmi Khazanchi. At present(2013-2014) I am teaching Biology and Anatomy and Physiology at Mitchell County High School, Camilla, Ga. I have Educational Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University, Tennessee. I have Masters degree in Science (Organic Chemistry Major)) and a Bachelors degree in Science (Biology Major). I also have post graduate degree in Health Psychology and Behavior Modification. I am passionate about teaching students. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to teach Biology, Physics, and Chemistry to a diverse group of students in high schools. I help my students build a sense of confidence and enable them to grow as learners. In my lessons, I utilize differentiated instructions, available technology, and research based practices. My greatest strengths is evaluating and meeting students' diverse needs. I have high expectations from my students. I believe every student can achieve success with the support from parents and teachers. Students are expected to come to the class on time and prepared. Students are expected to follow deadlines and time lines set for each assignment. Weekly homework will be a large part of student responsibilities. Students are expected to bring a good attitude, a willingness to learn, and respect for others. If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached by email or phone.

Class-Tuesday,April- 04/13/10

Review: atoms and its subatomic paticles and the charges

Students learned about:
Static electricity

• How does it builds up?
• How does it transfer the charges?
• What is stastic discharge?

Homework: Complete the given assignments.

Class-Thursday,April 04/07/10

Review:Acids, bases,and  Neutrilization reaction

Lab: Determine whether common household substances are acidic, basic, or neutral.

Homework: Study class notes for Friday's test(01/09/10)

Reminder:  Test on Friday (01/09/10)

Class-Wednesday,April 04/07/10

Students learned about:

• acids and bases-definition,properties,examples and uses (Frayer Model)
• Neutrilization reaction
• Lab: how to make salt when you combine acid and a base

Homework: complete the given questions from the handout.

Reminder: Class-test on Friday 04/09/10

Class Tuesday,April 04/06/10

Pre-assessment: Math Skills (Page No:258 Q30-32)

Students construted solubility curve and completed the given lab report.

Homework: Q1-4 from the handouts.

Class-Monday,April 04/05/10

Pre-assessment

Lab - Solubility Curve
 Students will determine the solubility of potassium nitrate at various temperatures and construct a solubility curve.

Extending/Refining Activities

Describe how the solubility of the KNO3 changes as the temperature increases.
How does stirring affect the rate at which the KNO3 dissolved?

Class-Thursday,April 04/01/10

Review- Quiz(solute,solvent,solution)
Students learned about

• Concentration - Dilute and Concentrated solutions
• Conductivity
• Lab related to conductivity and concentration

Homework: study your class notes

Reminder:Class-test on Friday04/02/10

Class- Wednesday,March 03/31/10

Pre-assement

Foldable-Key term fold

Students learned about
Solutions in terms of solute/solvent-lab
Polarity
Process of dissolving
Short video clip -Polarity,solute-solvent interaction

Extending/Refining activities:
• Types of solutions-6types – Students will brainstorm and give the examples/ non examples of 6 types of solutions.
• How our understanding the properties of solutions does helps in our everyday life.

Class- Tuesday,March 03/30/10

Review: what is half-life?

Students worked on problems related to half- lives

Homework: Q 1-4  from text book (page number-301)

Class- Monday,March 03/29/10

Review: fission and fusion

Students learned about: Half life related to nuclear decay

Homework: Study your class notes