Science Standards:
Descriptions of the key concepts underlying the Big Idea. |
Vocabulary:
Words and phrases essential to the science content. |
Helpful Websites:
Pages that should be accessed any time students need extra help or practice. |
Learning Targets:
Performance expectations for students that guide instruction and assessment. Students must display evidence of hitting each learning target. |
1.1 Atoms have measurable properties, composition, and forces.
How are atoms different from one another? |
Vocabulary:
Matter Atom Proton Neutron Electron Nucleus Electron Cloud Atomic Number Atomic Mass Isotope |
Students will be able to:
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1.2 The physical properties of matter determine its characteristics and uses.
How can physical properties be used to identify types of matter? |
Vocabulary:
Intensive Properties Extensive Properties Density Melting Point Boiling Point Conductivity Malleable Ductile Phase Changes Gas Pressure |
Helpful Websites:
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Students will be able to:
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1.3 The Periodic Table organizes elements by their properties.
What predictions can be made using the Periodic Table? |
Vocabulary:
Metal Nonmetal Metalloid Group Period |
Helpful Videos about Atoms:
Bill Nye: Atoms!
Phase Changes and Gas Pressure |
Periodic Numbers
The Atom Song |
Dogs Teaching: Atoms
Forces within Atoms |
Helpful Videos about the Elements and the Periodic Table:
The Element Song Brainiac Alkali Metals -Fake! DE: Poor Metals Halogens - Chem Properties |
The Most Astounding Fact Alkali Metals - accurate DE: Metalloids DE: Noble Gases |
Hydrogen DE: Alkali Metals DE: Nonmetals (except Halogens & Noble Gases)
DE: Lanthanide Series |
Oxygen DE: Alkaline Earth Metals DE: Halogens DE: Actinide Series |
The Halogens DE: Transition Metals Halogens - Phys Properties Periodic Table Coloring |
Helpful Videos about Nuclear Decay and Nuclear Energy:
Nuclear Fission Chain Reactions
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Nuclear Energy
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Nuclear Power
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Why Does the Sun Shine?
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*Extensions:
- Conduct Radon tests in at least three households (test kits can be ordered online), explain the results to the class, and compare to Radon statistics worldwide.
- Create a model and research the functions of particle accelerators used to create heavy, manmade elements.
- Compare carbon dating to other methods for determining the age of samples, contact a scientist for more details and possible samples of pre-historic items.
- Evaluate several methods of dealing with radioactive waste from nuclear power plants and then present the best possible plan.
- Other: Student-designed extension that has been earned instructor approval.
*Extensions are intended to expand the learning of students who achieve mastery of the standards.