Honors/Gifted Chemistry

Week of: Apr 14, 2025

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Honors/Gifted Chemistry

Monday

Standard(s):  SC3a. Use mathematics and computational thinking to balance chemical reactions (i.e., synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion) and construct an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.

LT: 

• We are learning how to identify, balance, and predict outcomes of a chemical reaction using valence electrons, periodic trends, and chemical properties.

SC: 

• I can identify the five types of chemical reactions.

• I can predict the products of a simple chemical reaction using valence electrons, periodic trends, and chemical properties. 

• I can use the activity series of elements to predict if products will form in a reaction.

• I can define precipitate, endothermic, and exothermic reactions.

Lesson/Activity:

• Study for Ion Quiz and turn in cell phones.

• Ion Quiz

• Take notes on Balancing Equations, while others finish their quizzes..

• Go over notes from Friday (Types of Chemical Reactions)

• Identifying and Balancing Chemical Equations (Worksheet #1) using notes, dry-erase boards, and dry-erase markers

• HW: R.A.s #18, #19 , amd #20 due this week; Flocabulary #10 : “Cellular Respiration” due TONIGHT by 11:59 p.m.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Promethean Board, ActivInspire, and worksheets (Quiz and practice)

• Dry-erase boards and markers to help with balancing

Tuesday

Standard(s): SC3a. Use mathematics and computational thinking to balance chemical reactions (i.e., synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion) and construct an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.

LT: 

• We are learning how to identify, balance, and predict outcomes of a chemical reaction using valence electrons, periodic trends, and chemical properties.

SC: 

• I can identify the five types of chemical reactions.

• I can predict the products of a simple chemical reaction using valence electrons, periodic trends, and chemical properties. 

• I can use the activity series of elements to predict if products will form in a reaction.

• I can define precipitate, endothermic, and exothermic reactions.

Lesson/Activity:

• Check R.A. #18.

• Balancing Chemical Equations PhET Activity using Chromebooks and working with a partner

• Identifying and Balancing Chemical Equations (Worksheet #2) using dry-erase boards, if necessary

• HW: R.A.s #19 and #20 due Wednesday and Thursday, respectively; Flocabulary #11: “Carbon-Free Energy” due on Monday, April 21st by 11:59 p.m.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Worksheets (PhET and then the practice sheet)

• Chromebooks (for PhET and for the  Flocabulary assignment upon both worksheets being completed)

Wednesday

Standard(s):  SC3a. Use mathematics and computational thinking to balance chemical reactions (i.e., synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion) and construct an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.

LT: 

• We are learning how to identify, balance, and predict outcomes of a chemical reaction using valence electrons, periodic trends, and chemical properties.

SC: 

• I can identify the five types of chemical reactions.

• I can predict the products of a simple chemical reaction using valence electrons, periodic trends, and chemical properties. 

• I can use the activity series of elements to predict if products will form in a reaction.

• I can define precipitate, endothermic, and exothermic reactions.

Lesson/Activity:

• Check R.A. #19.

• Activity Series of Elements, Diatomic Molecules, and Solubility Table sheet for Best Friend’s Pocket

• Activity Series of Metals POGIL (POGIL #3)

• Start Predicting Products worksheet (Single-Replacement using Activity Series of Elements sheet)

• HW: R.A. #20 is due tomorrow; Flocabulary #11 is due on Monday, April 21st by 11:59 p.m.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Worksheets (POGIL, Activity Series of Elements, and Predicting Products #1)

Thursday

Standard(s):  SC3a. Use mathematics and computational thinking to balance chemical reactions (i.e., synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion) and construct an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.

LT: 

• We are learning how to identify, balance, and predict outcomes of a chemical reaction using valence electrons, periodic trends, and chemical properties.

SC: 

• I can identify the five types of chemical reactions.

• I can predict the products of a simple chemical reaction using valence electrons, periodic trends, and chemical properties. 

• I can use the activity series of elements to predict if products will form in a reaction.

• I can define precipitate, endothermic, and exothermic reactions.

Lesson/Activity:

• Check R.A. #20.

• BreakOutEDU Activity to review types of compounds

• Finish Predicting Products #1 for Single-Replacement Reactions

• HW: Flocabulary #11 due on Monday; R.A. #21, 22, and 23 due next week; Lab Conclusions and Table of Contents.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• BreakOutEDU materials, markers, and folders

Friday

Standard(s): SC3a. Use mathematics and computational thinking to balance chemical reactions (i.e., synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion) and construct an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.

LT: 

• We are learning how to identify, balance, and predict outcomes of a chemical reaction using valence electrons, periodic trends, and chemical properties.

SC: 

• I can identify the five types of chemical reactions.

• I can predict the products of a simple chemical reaction using valence electrons, periodic trends, and chemical properties. 

• I can use the activity series of elements to predict if products will form in a reaction.

• I can define precipitate, endothermic, and exothermic reactions.

Lesson/Activity:

• Easter Egg Activity to review types of compounds, types of bonds (polar covalent, nonpolar covalent, and ionic), Intermolecular Forces, and Lewis-dot Structures.

• Predicting Products worksheet #2 (Double-Replacement Reactions)

• HW: Flocabulary #11 due on Monday; R.A. #21, 22, and 23 due next week; Lab Conclusions and Table of Contents.

Resources: 

• Modern Chemistry by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

• Worksheets (Easter Egg Review and Predicting Products #2)

• Ziploc bags of Easter Eggs with compound papers inside and little treats as they complete them!