Mr. BaLiCKI's Chemistry Class Blog

Give your classmates feedback on their PDOA projects

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:48:00 +0000

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:43:00 +0000

In order to give your classmates more feedback on their projects, you will read/listen/view their projects, and comment on them by posting a comment here. Please use the following format: Project: (the names of the people who designed the project) Reviewer: (your names) Give at least two pieces of warm feedback and at least two pieces of cool feedback in your post.

Episode 10 of BaLiCKI's Science Class Podcast

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:08:00 +0000

In my third interview in the "Why do you love teaching Science?" series, Mr. Galego discusses what drives him to enjoy teaching Biology at Boston Latin School. Three words: "avian mating behaviors".

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Episode 9 of BaLiCKI's Science Class Podcast

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:10:00 +0000

In my second interview in the "Why do you love teaching Science?" series, Mr. Gay talks about what engaged him in science, and why he chose to pursue, and continue teaching Science.

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Episode 8 of BaLiCKI's Science Class Podcast

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:36:00 +0000

The next couple of episodes are going to be interviews with fellow Science Teachers here at BLS, where they answer the question, "Why do you love teaching Science?". In the first of this series, Mr. Spezzano shares what drives him as a teacher in the classroom, and with his two developing scientists at home.
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2011 AP Exam Questions

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:59:00 +0000

Please post any questions related to the 2011 & 2011B exams as comments below. Scoring guidelines are on the documents page of your website.

Episode 7 of BaLiCKI's Science Class Podcast

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:16:00 +0000

In episode 7, I discuss the Strategies for Success in 10 minutes of detail. This would be good to listen to if you are looking for more background & rationale about what the strategies for success are and how they can apply to getting smarter in my chemistry class.
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Episode 6 of podcast

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:17:00 +0000

I have included Jameson & Rizen's excellent podcast as episode 6, which can be listened to with the player below or in itunes. Great job folks!

Episode 6

Comment on your classmates PDOA projects.

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:06:00 +0000

In order to give your classmates more feedback on their projects, you will read/listen/view their projects, and comment on them by posting a comment here. Please use the following format:
Project: (the names of the people who designed the project)
Reviewer: (your names)
Give at least two pieces of warm feedback and at least two pieces of cool feedback in your post.

Chemistry AP Questions: AP Exam Review

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:36:00 +0000

Post your questions below. Be specific; don't just ask for a solution (you have access to all of those), rather ask questions like "how would you know to..." or "can I do it this way...". I will post a video response with a white board from my dining room on Friday.

Fifth episode of BaLiCKI's Science Class Podcast

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:39:00 +0000

Well, sort of. Even better than hearing me talk, is hearing a student talk. Listen to Adam and Stephen from the green section explain the development of the atomic model. Please give warm & cool feedback using the criteria for the websites/webquests. You can also subscribe to this, and hear past episodes by subscribing to the podcast by typing "balicki" into the search bar at the itunes store.
Episode 5

Give your classmates feedback

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:07:00 +0000

Give your classmates two pieces of warm feedback and two pieces of cool feedback after you explore their project (read their website, complete their webquest, listen to their podcast, etc...)
Your post should be in this format:
List the names of the group members you are reviewing, their project format (website, movie, etc.)
List your names.
Two pieces of warm feedback. This feedback should be specific, and phrased like "I liked that you..."
Two pieces of cool feedback. This should also be specific, and should be phrased like "For improvement, I would suggest..." Be polite and constructive with cool feedback.

Help questions while on paternity leave

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:52:00 +0000

Nick is getting into a regular schedule now at the ripe old age of six days, so I should be able to find time every day to respond to some questions regarding class material. I will try and respond daily, so check back every day if you post a question. Mr. Aversa is doing a wonderful job helping you out, and has been giving me good reviews about your progress thus far. Remember to work diligently in class every day, keep up with your records and homework, and follow the strategies for success whenever you are working. To ask a question, post a comment by clicking on "comments" below, leave your first name or initial (NO LAST NAMES) and class (chemistry 1 or chemistry AP), and then leave a clear question that could be answered by me in a couple of sentences. Make sure to identify yourself somehow, so I can address your question directly. I have posted an example of a question and a response below.

Episode 4 of BaLiCKI's Science Class Podcast

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:04:00 +0000

Listen to two (now former) Chemistry 1 students discuss their environmental investigator project. In this project, SC and CR learned about greenhouse gases, their impact on the environment, and possible approaches towards regulating their future uses.

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Back on itunes

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:17:00 +0000

The podcast is back on itunes. Just search my name, and you will find the podcast with all episodes. Subscribe for automatic delivery of future episodes.

Episode 3 of BaLiCKI's Science Class Podcast

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:44:00 +0000

Episode 2 of class podcast

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:36:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk with three graduates of AP Chemistry about what they liked best about the course, what they liked least about the course, what they did to be successful, and what advice they have for current AP chemistry students. Many thanks to the interviewees, who gave up an afternoon to help me record!
Current students should listen to this podcast episode either by streaming it below, or better yet, by subscribing to the podcast on itunes. This episode should be up there by Thursday at the latest. After you have listened through either medium, comment on this post. Did you get a good idea? Did you agree with some things the students said? Do you have further questions? These are great things to comment on.

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BaLiCKI's Science Class podcast

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:36:00 +0000

My new project this year is going to be to create a podcast that current & former students, colleagues, and parents can subscribe and listen to in order to learn about what happens in my chemistry classes at BLS. The first episode is a 15 minute introduction to me, my philosophy of education, my grading policy, and some helpful hints about being successful in my classes.
This is a learning experience for me. Currently you should be able to stream podcasts from the site. Soon you should be able to get them from itunes too. Feel free to comment if you like it, or if you have an idea for a future episode!

episode 1

Chemistry 1: Homework help!!!

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:53:00 +0000

If you are having trouble with a particular homework question or assignment, please let me know by commenting on your SPECIFIC question to this post. That will give me a heads-up for going over the assignments in class.

Chemistry 1: Comment on your classmates' websites

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:14:00 +0000

Is there anything that you do not fully understand about the atom? Curious what another group's take on your topic was? Read what your classmates learned and comment on it here. Feel free to give warm or cool feedback, just be polite. Although projects are organized by class, feel free to read and comment on projects from other class sections. My goal is for everyone to read and comment on at least one other topic/website.

AP Chemistry discussion group

sbalicki@gmail.com (Scott Balicki) — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:17:00 +0000

Let's try and use this blog as a line of communication outside of class. I am learning how to use eBlogger as we go here, but my thinking is that it will be useful for you to be in contact with each other for course topics.
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