Honors/Gifted Chemistry

Week of: Feb 10, 2025

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Honors/Gifted Chemistry

Monday

Standard(s): SC1c. Construct an explanation based on scientific evidence of the production of elements heavier than hydrogen by nuclear fusion.

LT: We are learning how to use scientific evidence to explain how heavier elements were produced.

SC: 

• I can define nuclear fusion.

• I can explain the formation of new elements in stars.

• I can identify the components of a nuclear equation.

• I can use a nuclear equation to illustrate a nuclear fusion reaction.

• I can construct an explanation using scientific evidence to explain the creation of heavier elements.

Lesson/Activity:

• Nuclear notes (Parent Nuclide, daughter nuclide, types of radioactive decay)

• Practice sheet for nuclear equations and create note card

• Finish Nuclear Chemistry Webquest (from last Friday’s class)

• Work on new Flocabulary #4: “Electromagnetic Spectrum”

• Pass out Study Guides for Unit 0/Unit 1 Quiz on Thursday.

• HW: finish up Lab #1 and Lab #2 write-ups; R.A. #7 due on 2/11 and R.A. #8 due on 2/13; Study for Unit 0/Unit 1 Quiz on Thursday; Flocabulary #4 due Monday, February 17th by 11:59 p.m.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Chromebooks, Google Classroom, ActivInspire, worksheets, and note card

Tuesday

Standard(s): SC1c. Construct an explanation based on scientific evidence of the production of elements heavier than hydrogen by nuclear fusion.

LT: We are learning how to use scientific evidence to explain how heavier elements were produced.

SC: 

• I can define nuclear fusion.

• I can explain the formation of new elements in stars.

• I can identify the components of a nuclear equation.

• I can use a nuclear equation to illustrate a nuclear fusion reaction.

• I can construct an explanation using scientific evidence to explain the creation of heavier elements.

Lesson/Activity:

• Check R.A. #7.

• Start doing nuclear equation math/predicting the type of decay

• Nuclear equation maze (in groups - using note card and Periodic Table)

• Word Search and “Find the Element” bingo board

• HW: finish up Lab #1 and Lab #2 write-ups; R.A. #8 due on 2/13; Study for Unit 0/Unit 1 Quiz on Thursday; Flocabulary #4 due Monday, February 17th by 11:59 p.m.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Chromebooks, Google Classroom, worksheets, and note card

Wednesday

Standard(s): All Unit 1 Standards

LT: All Unit 1 Learning Targets

SC: All Unit 1 Success Criteria

Lesson/Activity:

• Crossword Puzzle and vocabulary review sheet

• Go over Study Guides and Review for Unit quiz tomorrow!

• HW:  R.A. #8 due on 2/13; Study for Unit 0/Unit 1 Quiz on Thursday; Flocabulary #4 due Monday, February 17th by 11:59 p.m.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Worksheets

• Promethean Board

Thursday

Standard(s): All Unit 1 Standards

LT: All Unit 1 Learning Targets

SC: All Unit 1 Success Criteria

Lesson/Activity:

• Check R.A. #8.

• Study and take out quiz aids (two note cards you are allowed to use and your Periodic Table)

• Take the Unit 0/Unit 1 Quiz.

• Work on a crossword puzzle and vocabulary review sheet, as others finish up the quiz.

• HW: R.A. #8 due on 2/13 or 2/14; Flocabulary #4 due Monday, February 17th by 11:59 p.m.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston 

• Promethean Board and PowerPoint with Periodic Tables and colored pencils

Friday

Standard(s): SC1f. Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms (i.e. including atomic radii, ionization energy, and electronegativity).

LT: We are learning how to use the periodic table as a tool. 

SC: 

• I can identify the families on the periodic table.

• I can differentiate between the row/period and the group/family.

• I can describe patterns (periodicity) in the arrangement of the periodic table.

• I can differentiate between metals, nonmetals, and metalloid properties.

Lesson/Activity:

• Check any missing R.A. #8.

• Notes on the Periodic Table.

• Color the Periodic Table.

• Start Black History Month Project research.

• HW: R.A. #8 due on 2/13 or 2/14; Flocabulary #4 due Monday, February 17th by 11:59 p.m.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Promethean Board and PowerPoint with Periodic Tables and colored pencils

• Black History Month Project information and links with past examples in Google Classroom