WEEK 1
General 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)
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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
Collab Performance: Metric
System
Visual/Auditory Activity:
PowerPoint notes on Scientific
Notation & Metric Units
Formative Assessment:
Metric System Exit Questions
Formative Assessment:
Answer Metric System 1-4
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
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
Exit Questions & Metric
Practice Problems
Visual/Auditory Activity:
Introduction of Density
Kinesthetic/Tiered
Assessment: Measurement
Lab – metric conversions,
scientific notation, & density
Formative Assessment:
Density Practice Problems
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
Formative Assessment:
Metric System Quiz
Self-Assessment: Density
Practice Problems
Visual/Auditory Activity:
Introduction of Scientific
Notation
Graduation Test: My Skills
Tutor accounts
HW: Scientific Notation &
Metric - pg 164 6,7,11,14