1st 6 Weeks 2014
Pre-AP Chemistry
Note: Material covered in class takes precedence over these lesson plans. Lesson plans are subject to modification based on the students' needs.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Aug 26
Objective:
 Pre-Assessment
 To demonstrate lab safety rules.
Activities:
 Algebra 1 Skill Assessment
 Safety tour
 MSDS
Aug 27
Objective:
 Pre-Assessment
 To demonstrate lab safety rules.
Activities:
 Diagnostic Test
 Safety video
Sept 1
LABOR DAY
Sept 2
Objective:
 To take precise measurements.
 To express numbers and
perform calculations using
scientific notation.
 To use the rules for significant
figures in calculations.
Activities:
 Lectures and practice on
metric conversions and
dimensional analysis.
Sept 3
Objective:
 To use the rules for significant
figures in calculations.
 To perform metric conversions
using conversion factors and
dimensional analysis.
 To distinguish between
accuracy and precision.
Activities:
 Measurement Lab
Sept 8
Objective:
 I can use the rules for significant
figures in calculations.
 I can perform metric
conversions using conversion
factors and dimensional
analysis.
 I can distinguish between
accuracy and precision.
Activities:
 Dimensional analysis practice
Sept 9
Objective:
 I can use the rules for significant
figures in calculations.
 I can perform metric
conversions using conversion
factors and dimensional
analysis.
 I can calculate the density of
an object.
Activities:
 Dimensional analysis practice
(cont)
Sept 10
Objective:
 I can calculate the density of
an object.
 I can calculate percent error.
Activities:
 Density Lab
Aug 25
Objective:
Introduction
Activities:
 Introduction
 Syllabus
 Classroom rules
*Major Grade Assignments
Thursday
Friday
Aug 28
Aug 29
Objective:
 To demonstrate lab safety rules.
 Assessment
Activities:
 Safety Quiz
Sept 4
Sept 5
Objective:
 I can use the rules for significant
figures in calculations.
 I can perform metric
conversions using conversion
factors and dimensional
analysis.
 I can calculate the density of
an object.
Activities:
 Measurement Lab (cont)
Same as Wednesday
Same as Wednesday
Sept 11
Same as Wednesday
Sept 12
Objective:
 Unit Review
Activities:
 Test Review: Scientific
Measurements
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sept 16
Objective:
 To differentiate between
physical and chemical
changes and properties.
 To identify extensive and
intensive properties.
 To compare solids, liquids and
gases in terms of
compressibility, structure, shape
and volume.
 To classify matter as pure
substances or mixtures through
investigation of their properties.
Activities:
 Lecture/Practice on
classification of matter
Sept 17
Objective:
 To differentiate between
physical and chemical
changes and properties.
 To identify extensive and
intensive properties.
 To compare solids, liquids and
gases in terms of
compressibility, structure, shape
and volume.
 To classify matter as pure
substances or mixtures through
investigation of their properties.
Activities:
 Physical and chemical
changes Lab
Sept 22
Objective:
 To understand the
experimental design and
conclusions used in the
development of modern
atomic theory.
 To calculate the number of
subatomic particles for neutral
and charged atoms.
Activities:
 Inquiry/Lecture on the Atomic
Theory and atomic structure
(cont)
Sept 23
Objective:
 To perform calculations
involving isotopes and atomic
mass.
Activities:
 Lecture and practice on
calculation of average atomic
mass.
Sept 24
Objective:
 To perform calculations
involving isotopes and atomic
mass.
 To write electron configurations
and orbital diagrams for atoms
and ions.
Activities:
 Isotope Lab
 Lecture/practice on electron
configurations and orbital
diagrams
Sept 29
Objective:
 To write electron configurations
and orbital diagrams for atoms
and ions.
Activities:
 Practice on electron
configurations and orbital
diagrams (cont)
Sept 30
Objective:
 Unit Review
Activities:
 Test Review: Matter and Atoms
Oct 1
Objective:
 Assessment
Activities:
 Unit Test: Matter and Atoms
Sept 15
Objective:
 Assessment
Activities:
 Unit Test: Scientific
Measurements
*Major Grade Assignments
Thursday
Friday
Sept 18
Sept 19
Objective:
 To understand the
experimental design and
conclusions used in the
development of modern
atomic theory.
Activities:
 Inquiry/Lecture on the Atomic
Theory and atomic structure
Sept 25
Sept 26
Objective:
 To write electron configurations
and orbital diagrams for atoms
and ions.
Activities:
 Lecture/practice on electron
configurations and orbital
diagrams (cont)
Oct 2
End of Cycle 1
Oct 3
Fall Holiday
Same as Wednesday
Same as Wednesday
Same as Wednesday