Bio+Dec+8,+2011

Bell Ringer: Reflect on last night's reading of section 2-2 Properties of water Use the dropper to place a drop of water on your desk. Record observations in your notebook.

Discussion: Design an experiment to test the shape of water on different surfaces. Lab: Properties of water part 1

Begin the Drops on a Penny Lab What properties of water did you observe? refer to the textbook & list specific examples

Discussion / Notes Properties of Water

After reviewing this section you will be able to write an essay that:
 * //Describes the unique properties of water and how these properties support life on Earth; include a section on freezing pt, high specific heat, cohesion, adhesion, capillary action, and solubility-//**
 * //Hint: briefly describe each property listed & give an example of how it supports life on Earth.//**

Write your essay and turn in a hard copy by Dec 16th.

Enrichment pts: (+10pts) Research the web and find products other than those discussed in class that involve nanotechnology and surface manipulation (making the surface hydrophobic or hydrophilic) Create a poster (8.5 x 11 is fine) or post in the Moodle Nanotechnology Forum. Address the following topics:
 * Name of Product
 * How it changes the surface
 * Graphic (can be the product label, or other related pic)
 * Benefit to society
 * How it involves nanotechnology