Chemistry Scope and Sequence 2014-15
9/3
Lab:
Homework:
Techniques)
First class:
Perform Lab #1 (Writing a Laboratory Report, pgs viii-ix). Write up the
Lab following the format given in the Lab.
Answer questions #1-4 on Lab.
Read handout, pgs vi-xvii, (Laboratory Safety, Equipment, &
9/8 – 9/10
Lesson:
Lab:
Class Activity:
Homework:
Lab Techniques and Safety, Lab Report Standards
Intro to Chemistry, & Laboratory safety, & Laboratory Procedures
Laboratory Techniques and Safety
Write up Lab (Laboratory Techniques and Safety)
Read Appendix A (Chemistry skills)
Read handout (Treating Data in Chemistry), pgs xix-xx
9/15 – 9/17
Data Analysis
Review Lab #1
SI Units, Scientific Notation, Percent Error, Significant Numbers
Making a Graph
Write up Lab (Making a Graph)
Read Chapter 1 “The Science of Matter”
Perform assigned problems
Lesson:
Lab:
Class Activity:
Homework:
9/22 - 9/24
Lesson:
Lab:
Homework:
9/29 – 10/1
Lesson:
Labs:
Homework:
10/6 – 10/8
Lesson:
Homework:
Properties of Matter
Properties of Matter, Changes in Matter, Elements, Compounds,
Mixtures, Law of Conservation of Matter
Observation of a candle
Read Chapter 2 “Matter is made up of atoms”
Answer Lab Questions (Observation of a Candle)
Atomic Structure
Atomic particles, Isotopes, Atomic Number and Mass
Percent Mass Composition of M&M’s (handout)
Modeling Isotopes
Very Small Particles
Write up Lab (Percent Mass Composition of M&M’s)
Answer assigned lab questions (Modeling Isotopes), & (Very Small
Particles).
Perform Take Home Lab (Keeping Swimming Pools Clean)
Read Chapter 3, and review Chapter 2.2
The Periodic Table
Periodic Table, Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Electronegativity
Read Chapter 4
10/13
Lesson:
Homework:
The Formation of Compounds
Formation of Compounds, Properties of Compounds, Chemical bonding
Read Chapter 5
Perform Take Home Lab (How Noble those gases)
10/15 – 10/20
Lesson:
Lab:
Homework:
Types of Compounds
Ionic and Covalent compounds, Nomenclature
Distinguishing Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Read Chapter 6
Write up Lab (Distinguishing Ionic and Covalent Compounds)
Perform Take Home Lab (What’s in a Name?)
10/22 – 10/27
Lesson:
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Chemical Changes and Macroscopic Properties, Balancing Chemical
Reactions, Types of Chemical reactions, Factors that influence Chemical
Reactions, Balancing Equations, Precipitates
Single Replacement Reactions
Read Chapter 7
Write up Lab (Single Replacement Reactions)
Lab:
Homework:
10/29 – 11/3
Lesson:
Lab:
Homework:
11/5 – 11/10
Lesson:
Lab:
Homework:
Element Report:
11/12 – 11/17
Lesson:
Lab:
Homework:
Element Report:
Atomic Model
Energy Sublevels and Orbitals, Electron Configuration and Blocks on the
Periodic Table
Flame Tests
Read Chapter 8
Write up Lab (Flame Tests)
Perform Take Home Lab (Lighting the dark)
Periodic Properties of Elements
Chemical Behavior and Properties of Main Group Elements and
Transition Elements
Periodic Table Properties
Read Chapter 9
Answer Lab questions (Periodic Table Properties)
Perform Take Home Lab (The Nitrogen Family-no experiment or graph)
Begin Research. Presentation December 18th, 2013
Ionic Bonds and Compounds
Ionic Bonds, Polyatomic Ions, Metallic Bonds, Metallic Alloys
Covalent vs Covalent
Polarity
Formation of a Salt
Read Chapter 9
Write up Labs, (Covalent vs Covalent) and (Polarity)
Answer Lab questions (Formation of a Salt)
Continue Research. Presentation December 18th, 2013
2
11/19 – 12/1
Lesson:
Lab:
Homework:
Element Report:
12/3 – 12/8
Lesson:
Labs:
Homework:
Element Report:
12/10 – 12/15
Lesson:
Demos:
Homework:
Element Report:
Covalent Bonds
Properties of Covalent Bonds, Naming Molecular Compounds
Molecular Models and Polarity
Read Chapter 10
Write up Lab (Molecular Models and Polarity)
Perform Take Home Lab (Adhesives)
Continue Research. Presentation December 18th, 2013
Kinetic Theory of Matter
Characteristics and Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases. Changes of
State. Amorphous Material, Liquid Crystal, Plasma
Comparing Rates of Evaporation
Expanding Gases
Read Chapter 11
Answer Lab Questions (Comparing Rates of Evaporation)
Write up Lab (Expanding Gases)
Perform Take Home Lab (Types of Glass)
Continue Research. Practice presentation. Presentation December 18th,
2013
Gases
Gas Laws, Changes to Gas Parameters using Kinetic Theory,
Intermolecular Forces
Collapsing Can; Index Card
Read Chapter 12 (pgs 407-420)
Perform Take Home Lab (Artificial Atmospheres)
Continue Research. Practice presentation. Presentation December 18,
2013
12/17
Element Report Presentations
1/5 – 1/26
Lesson:
Labs:
Moles
Moles, Molar Mass, Stoichiometry, Mole Ratios
Analyzing a Mixture
Ideal Gas Law
Read Chapter 12 (pgs 421-429)
Answer Lab Questions (Analyzing a Mixture)
Answer Lab questions (The Ideal Gas Law)
Evaluate Topic List and make selection by Feb. 3
Homework:
Project:
Lesson:
Lab:
Homework:
Stoichiometry and Rates of Reaction
Rates of Reactions, Limiting Reagents, Percent Yield
Observing a Limiting Reactant
Read Chapter 13
Pre-lab and post-lab questions Lab (Observing a Limiting Reactant)
Perform Take Home Lab (Making STPP)
3
1/28 – 2/2
Lesson:
Lab:
Homework:
2/4
Lesson:
Lab:
Homework:
2/9 – 2/11
Lesson:
Labs:
Homework:
Water and Solutions
Uniqueness of Water, Solutions, Colloids, Solubility, Molarity, Molality,
Mole Fractions
Solution Identification
Read (reread) Chapter Sections 6.3, 10.2, and 13.2
Perform Take Home Lab (A Hard Day at the Laundromat)
Answer Lab questions
Chemical Equilibrium
Reversible Reactions, Equilibrium, Dynamic Equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s
Principle
Shifts in Equilibrium
Read Chapter 14
Answer Lab questions (Shifts in Equilibrium)
Acids and Bases
Strengths of Acids and Bases, pH, Neutralization, Ionization of Acids
and Bases
Household Acids and Bases
Read Chapter 15
Answer Lab questions
2/18 – 2/25
Lesson:
Lab #30:
Homework:
Acid and Base Reactions
Acid/Base reactions, Net Ionic Transfer, Hydrogen Transfer, Buffers
Acid/Base Titrations
Read Chapter 16
Write up Lab (Acid/Base titrations)
Perform Take Home Lab (Adding Spice to your Daily Diet)
3/2 - 3/9
Lesson:
Labs:
Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry
Oxidation, Reduction, Oxidation Numbers, Half Reactions
Observing an Oxidation/Reduction Reaction
Mystery of the Corroded Engine
Read Chapter 17
Write up Lab (Mystery of the corroded engine)
Answer Lab questions
Perform Take Home Lab (What a Rotten Apple). DO NOT DO PART
TWO!
Homework:
Lesson:
Labs:
Homework:
Electrochemistry
Electrochemical Cell Potential, Primary Batteries, Secondary Batteries,
Electrolysis, Galvanic Cells, Dynamic Equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s
Principle
Lemon Battery
Read Chapter 20 (Sections 1 & 2)
Write up Lab (the Lemon Battery)
Answer Lab questions
Perform Take Home Lab (What’s New in Batteries)
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3/11 – 3/16
Lesson:
Labs:
Homework:
Energy
Enthalpy, Specific Heat, Calorimetry, Exothermic and Endothermic
Reactions
Energy Content of Foods
Read Chapter 18
Answer Lab questions
Perform Take Home Lab (Energy from Solid Wastes)
3/18 – 3/25
Lesson:
Labs:
Homework:
Organic Chemistry
Condensation Reactions, Polymerization, Hydrocarbons
Making Slime
Read Chapter 19 and Chapter 20 (Section 3)
Write up Lab
4/6 – 4/8
Lesson:
Biochemistry
Nucleic Acids, Amino Acids, DNA, Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates,
Metabolism
Read Chapter 21
Perform Take Home Lab (A More Beautiful You). DO NOT DO
EXPERIMENTS!
Homework:
4/13 – 5/13
Science Fair:
Lesson:
Lab:
Videos:
Homework:
Nuclear Chemistry
evolution vs Creation (5/12)
Radioactivity, Chemical Dating, Half-Life, Particle Decay
Radioactive Dating
various
Answer questions
May 6th:
Science notebooks due
Note:
Creation vs evolution project schedule will be distributed to the
students September/2014)
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