Honors/Gifted Chemistry

Week of: Aug 12, 2024

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Honors/Gifted Chemistry

Monday

Standard(s): SCSh5: Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations.

LT: We are learning how to perform calculations and measurements in laboratory investigations. 

SC:

• I can differentiate between accuracy and precision and how they are measured in the lab.

• I can identify the certain digit and estimated digit in measurements.

• I can identify the quantity of significant figures and why they are important in the precision of measurements.

• I can write numbers, compare quantities, and perform calculations in scientific notation.

Lesson/Activity:

• Set-up Notebooks for the semester.

• Go over Lab Safety packet

• Powerpoint examples (review)

• HW: Lab Safety Quiz on Friday.

• POGIL - Significant digits and measurements in collaborative groups

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston 

• PowerPoint and Promethean Board

Tuesday

Standard(s): 

• SCSh1: Students will evaluate the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science.

• SCSh2: Students will use standard Safety Practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations.

LT: 

• We are learning about the fundamental principles of chemistry.

• We are learning about safety procedures in a laboratory setting.

SC:

• I can describe the major attributes/characteristics of chemistry.

• I can identify how chemistry differs and is similar to other sciences.

• I can determine safety procedures for laboratory investigations.

• I can determine a response if a safety procedure is violated.

Lesson/Activity:

• NFPA lab activity (use cell phones and Chromebooks)  and finish ChemChat (lab area)

• Pass out textbooks (take home and leave there until December)

• HW: R.A. #1 (review of lab safety from textbook) due on Thursday, August 15th; Lab Safety Quiz on Friday, August 16th. 

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Promethean Board and PowerPoint

Wednesday

Standard(s): 

• SCSh3: Students will identify and investigate problems scientifically.

• SCSh4: Students will use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating scientific equipment and materials.

• SCSh5: Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations.

• SCSh6: Students will clearly communicate scientific investigations and information.

LT: 

• We are learning how to investigate problems like a scientist.

• We are learning how to perform calculations and measurements in laboratory investigations. 

• We are learning to analyze and interpret data to develop reasonable scientific explanations.

• We are learning to communicate results from scientific investigations and information.

SC:

• I can make an inference from my observations.

• I can use my inferences to form a hypothesis.

• I can design a single-variable controlled experiment to test my hypothesis.

• I can determine tools and equipment to investigate a question.

• I can support my scientific findings with data.

• I can support or reject my claim using evidence and reasoning.

Lesson/Activity:

• Pirate Prep: Inference worksheet

• Lab Equipment Demo by Ms. Watkins (show pieces in the lab area to the students to review the ones listed in packet)

• Start Webquest due on Friday by 11:59 p.m. in Google Classroom.

• Finish up NFPA from Tuesday’s class.

• HW: R.A. #1 due tomorrow; Lab Safety Quiz on Friday, August 16th.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston 

• Promethean Board and Google Classroom

Thursday

Standard(s): 

• SCSh4: Use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating scientific equipment and materials.

• SCSh5: Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations.

LT: 

• We are learning how to implement the use of the metric system in all chemical calculations, equations, and laboratory experiments. 

SC:

• I can identify the metric unit for length, volume, and mass.

• I can identify meanings of metric system prefixes by their quantity and symbol. 

Lesson/Activity:

• Pirate Prep: Measurement worksheet with “Two Myths” activity

• Check R.A. #1 (during Pirate Prep)

• Notes on S.I. System (PowerPoint)

• HW: Lab Safety Quiz is tomorrow; Webquest on “Scientific Method” is due in G.C. by 11:59 p.m. (8/16)

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston 

• Promethean Board, PowerPoint, and ActivInspire

Friday

Standard(s): 

• SCSh4: Use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating scientific equipment and materials.

• SCSh5: Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations.

LT: 

• We are learning how to implement the use of the metric system in all chemical calculations, equations, and laboratory experiments. 

SC:

• I can identify the metric unit for length, volume, and mass.

• I can identify meanings of metric system prefixes by their quantity and symbol. 

• I can convert units within the Metric System and from the Metric System to the English System.

Lesson/Activity:

• Study and take Lab Safety Quiz (need an 80% or higher to avoid a retake!)

• Two worksheets (One on English to Metric conversions and one on correct units in known measurements)

• HW: Complete any incomplete worksheets or notes over the weekend; Flocabulary #2: “Physical and Chemical Changes” due 8/21!

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Lab equipment, including graduated cylinders, dry-erase boards, electronic balances, and triple-beam balances.