WEEK 1
Honors Chemistry Week-At-A-Glance
“The trouble with measurement is its seeming simplicity.” Anonymous
Goal: Habits of Mind
Monday, 1/3/11
(Summative Assessment: 1/14/11)
https://sites.google.com/site/harrisonhighchemistrytarvin/
Tuesday, 1/4/11
Essential Question: What is
chemistry, and how will I learn
it?
Wednesday, 1/5/11
Essential Question: How is
quantitative data collected in
the lab?
Thursday, 1/6/11
Essential Question: How is
error removed from
quantitative data?
Standard: SCSh3: Students
will identify and investigate
problems scientifically.
Standard: 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.
Objectives:
 Use thermometer,
balance, ruler, and
graduated cylinder to
measure
 Convert between metric
prefixes
 Record data in scientific
notation
Activities:
 Collab Performance:
Metric System
 Visual/Auditory Activity:
PowerPoint notes on
Scientific Notation &
Metric Units
 Formative Assessment:
Metric System Exit
Questions on iRespond
 Formative Assessment:
Answer 1-4 Metric System
Practice Problems
Standard: SCSh5: Students
will demonstrate the
computation and estimation
skills necessary for analyzing
data and developing
reasonable scientific
explanations.
Objectives:
 Evaluate learning styles
and multiple intelligences
 Understand the
importance of learning to
think critically
 Solve a simple problem
using higher order
thinking skills
Activities:
 Self-Assessment:
Learning styles inventory
 Reporting Data: Index
cards
 Visual/Auditory Activity:
Shift Happens 2009 video
clip
 Differentiated Activity:
Metric System Learning
Styles Stations
 Preparing for Semester:
Complete the Multiple
Intelligence Survey &
Periodic table element
symbols – See blog.
Objectives:
 Consider possible effects
of error in measurements
 Express data in the
appropriate number of
significant figures when
measuring and calculating
Self-Assessment: Check 1-4
Practice Problems
Kinesthetic: Measurement
Lab – metric conversions and
scientific notation
Visual/Auditory Activity:
Introduction of Density
Formative Assessment:
Density Practice Problems on
blog (Answers & work on
notebook paper is great!)
Friday, 1/7/11
Essential Question: How are
scientific problems solved
using appropriate
measurement and recording
techniques?
Standard: 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.
Objectives:
 Application of metric
conversions, significant
figures, and scientific
notation to problemsolving situations
Self-Assessment: Check
Density Practice Problems
Formative Assessment:
Metric System Quiz
Kinesthetic/Tiered
Assessment: Measurement
Lab Stations
Visual/Auditory Activity:
Introduction of Significant
Figures
Formative Assessment:
Significant Figures Exit
Questions
Homework: Visit website to
review metric, scientific
notation, & sig figs; Prepare
for element symbols quiz