This document provides instructions for students to complete an assignment on common gases and environmental problems. It directs students to start a new section in their notebook, complete assignments and activities in order by meeting posted deadlines, and bring calculators to class daily. It lists questions that will be focused on, including the root causes of ozone depletion, acid rain, and global warming, and gases produced by human activities that cause environmental problems.

1. Common Gases and Environmental ProblemsIntroduction

2. This unit does not correlate to one chapter in the textbook.Start a new section in your notebook titled: “Common Gases and Environmental Problems.”

3. All notes, activities, and assignments are posted on Blackboard.Complete all activities and assignments in order. You may not be able to view the next assignment folder for three reasons.You must complete certain assignments in a folder to be able to view the next folder. (Adaptive Release)You must complete an assignment and earn a certain score to be able to view the next folder. Example: You must score 80% or higher on an online quiz.Certain assignment folders may only be available starting on a certain date.

4. Deadlines to complete assignments will be posted in “Announcements.”You will work at your own pace as long as you meet deadlines posted in “Announcements.”You may work on activities and assignments outside of class.

5. Bring your calculators to class every day.

6. Questions that we focus on and answer include:What are common properties and uses of common gases?What are the root causes of the following environmental problems?Ozone depletion / the ozone holeAcid rainGlobal warmingWhat gases produced by human activities cause environmental problems?What are common alternative energy sources and how could their use minimize human impact on the environment?