Introductory+Activity

=Introduction to Wikispaces=

In order to get acquainted with wikispaces, we're going to do a quick introductory activity. You'll need to create your own wikispaces page to be added to our Honors Chemistry Wiki. As you're creating your page, make sure to include each of the requirements listed in order to get full credit. = = =Process= First you'll need to create your own page by clicking on the "New Page" link under **Actions** (on the left side of the screen). Name the page after yourself ( **USE FIRST AND LAST NAME**, i.e. "John Doe")

Once you've created your page, I want you to edit it in a few simple ways. You'll need to include on your page each of the following sections:


 * 1) Title (ie "John Doe's Page)
 * 2) Chemical Bonding (**Directions**: //Include the question, your answer, and where you found the answer (webpage, book, etc.) if you needed to look anything up)//
 * Questions:
 * 1) What is a covalent bond?
 * 2) What is an ionic bond?
 * 3) List 5 differences between ionic and covalent compounds (Ex. high or low boiling and melting points, sharing or transferring electrons, etc.).
 * 4) Find 5 Lewis Structures and copy and paste them on your page. Determine their molecular geometry.

You'll recieve 20 pts for completing the above task. You can also receive one bonus point for each of the following:
 * 1) Organization (using: headings, bullets, numbered lists, different sized texts, etc.)
 * 2) Using colors other than black and white.
 * 3) Including at least one picture.
 * 4) Including links to the pages where you found your information.

=Part 2=

Wikispaces also gives us the ability to communicate in two different ways: on page discussions and email within the wikispaces system\

Discussion
Go look at everyones' pages. Add a comment to their page by clicking on the "Discussions" tab at the top. I want you to comment on at least 10 pages. MAKE SURE IT IS AN **ON TOPIC** COMMENT OR YOU WILL NOT RECIEVE POINTS!!

Email
Send me an email about two things:
 * 1) Tell me whose pages you commented on.
 * 2) Tell me what you liked and disliked about using wikispaces (Be Honest!)