Honors/Gifted Chemistry

Week of: Aug 26 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.

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

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LT: 

• We are learning how to write a lab report in the notebook.

• We are learning how to identify and use significant figures in measurements and calculations.

• We are learning about physical and chemical properties and changes.

SC:

• I can write a lab report correctly to showcase the essentials of a lab experiment.

• I can do math calculations for measurements, like density, with proper sig. figs.

Lesson/Activity:

• Pirate Prep - “The Roundest Object in the World” video clip.

• Get down next 20 Elements for Friday’s Elements Quiz #2.

• Notes on Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes.

• Practice Density math and Properties/Changes (worksheets in Notes section)

• Finish Video clip with “measurement and scientific equipment used.”

• HW: R.A. #3 due on Tuesday, August 27th and R.A. #4 due on Thursday, August 29th; Unit 0/Unit 1 Quiz on Thursday, August 29th; Elements Quiz #2 on Friday, August 30th in class.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston 

• Worksheets in notebooks

• PowerPoint and Promethean Board

Tuesday

Standard(s): SC1b. Construct an argument to support the claim that the proton (and not the neutron or electron) defines the element’s identity.

LT: We are learning how to determine which subatomic particle identifies an element.

SC:

• I can define a neutral atom, ion, and isotope.

• I can explain how electrons can change in an atom. 

• I can explain how neutrons can change in an atom.

• I can explain why protons remain constant in an atom.

• I can justify why the proton is used to identify elements

Lesson/Activity:

• Check R.A. #3.

• Start notes on Parts of the Atom/Mass relationships within the atom

• Atomic number, atomic mass, and isotopes worksheets

• Work on Lab conclusions, if there is time.

• Lab Safety Quiz retakes today after school for those who received below an 80% on their Lab Safety Quiz.

• HW: R.A. #4 due on Thursday, August 28th; Elements Quiz #2 on Friday, August 30th. 

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Promethean Board, ActivInspire, and PowerPoint

Wednesday

Standard(s): SC1b. Construct an argument to support the claim that the proton (and not the neutron or electron) defines the element’s identity.

LT: We are learning how to determine which subatomic particle identifies an element.

SC:

• I can define a neutral atom, ion, and isotope.

• I can explain how electrons can change in an atom. 

• I can explain how neutrons can change in an atom.

• I can explain why protons remain constant in an atom.

• I can justify why the proton is used to identify elements.

Lesson/Activity:

• Lab #2: Radioactive Decay of Candium (set-up and execution).

• Notes on Atomic Nuclear Changes.

• Work on Flocabulary, if there is time.

• HW: R.A. #4 due tomorrow; Elements Quiz on Friday, August 30th.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Lab supplies and ActivInspire

• Promethean Board, Flocabulary, and Google Classroom

Thursday

Standard(s): SC1b. Construct an argument to support the claim that the proton (and not the neutron or electron) defines the element’s identity.

LT: We are learning how to determine which subatomic particle identifies an element.

SC:

• I can define a neutral atom, ion, and isotope.

• I can explain how electrons can change in an atom. 

• I can explain how neutrons can change in an atom.

• I can explain why protons remain constant in an atom.

• I can justify why the proton is used to identify elements.

Lesson/Activity:

• Check R.A. #4.

• Webquest on Nuclear Chemistry using Chromebooks and then Flocabulary #3.

• HW: Elements Quiz is tomorrow; two R.A.s due next week.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston 

• Chromebooks for webquest and Flocabulary.

Friday

Standard(s): SC1b. Construct an argument to support the claim that the proton (and not the neutron or electron) defines the element’s identity.

LT: We are learning how to determine which subatomic particle identifies an element.

SC:

• I can define a neutral atom, ion, and isotope.

• I can explain how electrons can change in an atom. 

• I can explain how neutrons can change in an atom.

• I can explain why protons remain constant in an atom.

• I can justify why the proton is used to identify elements.

Lesson/Activity:

• Study and take Elements Quiz #2.

• Next PowerPoint (notes on Google Classroom under Week 4 after quiz - The Periodic Table)

• Color the Periodic Table (after all quizzes are done).

• HW: Complete any incomplete worksheets, notes, or missing R.A.s over the long weekend; R.A.s #5 and #6 are due next week. Lab #3 will be next week, and this one cannot be made up, if you miss it!!

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Elements Quiz papers then colored pencils and copies of the Periodic Table.

• PowerPoint, Promethean Board, and Google Classroom

• Chromebooks, notebooks, and pen/pencil for notes (post quiz)