Example Chemistry Standards For Modeling Units 1-8
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(8.09c) = Unit 8, standard 9, chemistry
(CPS) = Chemistry project standard
(RW) = reflective writing
(1.01) I can relate mass and volume physically and mathematically
(1.02) I can accurately use a variety of lab equipment to take measurements
(1.03) I can relate the precision of a measurement to the quality of the measuring
tool
(1.04) I can represent data using charts/graphs/equations
(1.05) I can apply the law of conservation of system mass to physical situations
(1.06) I can relate measurements that are expressed in different units
(1.07) I can apply the property of density to identify substances using
graphs/diagrams/equations
(1.08) I can represent matter using particle diagrams
(1.09) I can design and carry out a lab experiment
(2.01c) I can describe and represent the motion and arrangement of particles in
each state of matter
(2.02c) I can relate the change in energy of a system to a change in the motion of the
particles
(2.03c) I can explain how a thermometer, barometer, and manometer work
(2.04c) I can analyze matter in each state in terms of its physical properties
(2.05c) I can explain the relationship between the Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin
temperature scales
(2.06c) I can apply the principles of the Kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT) to physical
situations
(2.07c) I can distinguish between pressure, volume, temperature, and number of
particles of a gas
(2.08c) I can predict the effect of changing pressure, volume, temperature, or
number of particles of a gas in a system
(3.01c) I can describe energy in terms of its storage modes and transfer mechanisms
for a given system
(3.02c) I can represent and quantify energy storage and transfer during system
changes using bar charts
(3.03c) I can relate changes in energy storage and transfer to the arrangement of
and attractions between particles
(3.04c) I can relate energy with a change in temperature, mass, and specific heat of a
system
(3.05c) I can solve problems regarding energy using graphs, diagrams, or equations
(3.06c) I can relate the regions on a heating/cooling curve to a change in energy in
the thermal or phase storage
(3.07c) I can differentiate between temperature, specific heat, heat capacity, heat of
fusion, & heat of vaporization
(3.08c) I can describe what is happening at the particle level during temperature or
phase changes
(3.09c) I can explain macroscopic physical observations of a system in terms of
energy storage and transfer
(4.01c) I can distinguish between a pure substance and a mixture
(4.02c) I can apply the properties of matter to identify or describe substances
(4.03c) I can evaluate lab techniques used to separate mixtures
(4.04c) I can separate the components of a mixture based on their properties using
lab techniques
(4.05c) I can differentiate between elements and compounds
(4.06c) I can identify the names or symbols of common elements
(4.07c) I can explain the features of Dalton’s atomic model
(4.08c) I can characterize the Law of Definite Proportion and the Law of Multiple
Proportions
(4.09c) I can predict the chemical formula of a compound and the ratio of its
combining elements
(5.01c) I can apply the physical meaning of a mole
(5.02c) I can determine the number of moles of a substance based on its given mass,
or vice-versa
(5.03c) I can determine the number of particles of a substance based on its given
number of moles, or vice-versa
(5.04c) I can determine the empirical formula of a compound
(5.05c) I can apply the principle of relative atomic mass to substances
(5.06c) I can relate the proportion of elements in a compound based on mass,
volume, or number of particles
(5.07c) I can determine the molar mass of a substance and use it to solve problems
(6.01c) I can describe evidence supporting the existence of subatomic charged
particles
(6.02c) I can predict the resulting electric charge of an element based on a gain or
loss of electrons
(6.03c) I can distinguish metal from non-¬‐metal elements based on their
properties
(6.04c) I can distinguish ionic from molecular solid compounds
(6.05c) I can name a compound based on its chemical formula
(6.06c) I can create a chemical formula for a compound based on its name
(6.07c) I can determine whether a substance is ionic or molecular based on its
name, properties or chemical formula
(7.01c) I can identify the type of reaction taking place based on substances reacting
(7.02c) I can write a complete chemical reaction given the reactants or products
(7.03c) I can balance a chemical reaction based on the reaction equation
(7.04c) I can represent a balanced chemical equation using a particle diagram
(7.05c) I can predict the products of a chemical reaction based on the reactants
(8.01c) I can use the molar mass of a substance to calculate between mass and
moles (from unit 5)
(8.02c) I can relate the coefficients of a balanced chemical equation to the number of
particles
(8.03c) I can determine the products/reactants of a chemical reaction based on the
reactants/products
(8.04c) I can identify the type of chemical reaction taking place based on
experimental conditions
(8.05c) I can calculate the number of moles of reactants consumed or products
yielded in a reaction
(8.06c) I can calculate the mass of reactants consumed or products yielded in a
reaction
(8.07c) I can identify the limiting or excess reactant in a reaction
(8.08c) I can calculate the percent yield by mass of a reaction
(8.09c) I can apply stoichiometry principles to a variety of chemical situations
(CPS1) I can make a barometer that responds to changes in air pressure and explain
how the device works
(CPS2) I can make a thermos that can keep 12oz of water as warm as possible for
the longest time
(CPS3) I can design and create bar soap from starting materials and explain how
soap is made
(CPS4) I can create a functional electroscope that can detect the presence of electric
charge in materials
(RW) I can effectively use digital tools, including email, Twitter, and blogs to
organize my ideas and reflect on my own learning