Merged curriculum IUs13/15 (12/10/07)
Chemistry 2008
Curriculum:
Course:
Topic: Measurement
Subject(s): Science
Date:
PENNSYLVANIA
September 2, 2011 ET
in Chemistry
Days: 13
Grade(s): 11th
Key Learning: A knowledge of various methods of scientific measurement and data analysis are
necessary to be successful in Chemistry.
Unit Essential Question(s):
What do we need to know to solve
problems in chemistry?
Concept:
Concept:
Concept:
SI Units of Measurement
Data Analysis in Chemistry
Volume and Density
Lesson Essential Question(s):
What is the SI system of measurement and
how is it used in chemistry? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):
How are calculations impacted by the
accuracy of measuring devices and the
precision of the measurements? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):
How is experimental data collected and
analyzed in chemistry? (A)
How is experimental data collected and
analyzed in chemistry? (A)
Vocabulary:
metric system, SI units, kilo-, milli-, metric
converstions, centi-, nano-, micro-, mega-,
deci-, pico-, scientific notation, exponents,
triple beam balance
Vocabulary:
significant figures, precision, accuracy,
exact numbers, inexact numbers, rounding,
percent error, absolute value, experimental
values, accepted values, graph
How do you apply accuracy and precision to
density measurements of various
substances? (A)
Vocabulary:
density, water displacement, tare, volume,
grams
Concept:
Dimensional Analysis
Lesson Essential Question(s):
How is dimensional analysis useful? (A)
Vocabulary:
conversion factor
Additional Information:
Attached Document(s):
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Merged curriculum IUs13/15 (12/10/07)
Chemistry 2008
Curriculum:
Course:
Vocab Report for Topic:
Subject(s): Science
Measurement in Chemistry
Date:
PENNSYLVANIA
September 2, 2011 ET
Days: 13
Grade(s): 11th
Concept: SI Units of Measurement
metric system SI units kilo- milli- metric converstions centi- nano- micro- mega- deci- pico- scientific notation exponents triple beam balance Concept: Data Analysis in Chemistry
significant figures precision accuracy exact numbers inexact numbers rounding percent error absolute value experimental values accepted values graph Concept: Volume and Density
density water displacement tare volume grams Concept:
Dimensional Analysis
conversion factor -
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