Neptune Township School District
Science Curriculum Task Force 2010-11
Draft Science Curriculum Unit
Grade Level: High School
Content Area: Chemistry
Unit Title: Measurement and Math Concepts
Unit Duration: 1 week
CPI#
Content Statement
Cumulative Progress Indicator
5.1.12.A.2
Interpretation and manipulation of
evidence-based models are used to build
and critique arguments/explanations.
Develop and use mathematical, physical, and
computational tools to build evidence-based models
and to pose theories.
5.1.12.A.3
Revisions of predictions and explanations
are based on systematic observations,
accurate measurements, and structured
data/evidence.
Use scientific principles and theories to build and
refine standards for data collection, posing controls,
and presenting evidence.
5.1.12.B.1
Logically designed investigations are
needed in order to generate the evidence
required to build and refine models and
explanations.
Design investigations, collect evidence, analyze data,
and evaluate evidence to determine measures of
central tendencies, causal/correlational
relationships, and anomalous data.
5.1.12.B.2
Mathematical tools and technology are
used to gather, analyze, and
communicate results.
Build, refine, and represent evidence-based models
using mathematical, physical, and computational
tools.
5.1.12.C.2
Data and refined models are used to
revise predictions and explanations.
Use data representations and new models to
revise predictions and explanations.
5.1.12.D.2
Science involves using language, both
oral and written, as a tool for making
Represent ideas using literal representations, such as
graphs, tables, journals, concept maps, and
thinking public.
diagrams.
Unit Enduring Understandings
 The scientific method is a way of thinking
 Physical measurements of all types (length,
Unit Essential Questions
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volume, mass, density, etc) play a major role in
chemistry
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Mastery of certain mathematical concepts is
necessary to be successful in chemistry class
There is a difference between accuracy and
precision
Math is the language of science
Unit Learning Targets: Knowledge
Students will know…
 The metric system is based on units of ten, and is
Unit Learning Targets: Skills
Students will be able to …
 Cite examples of using the scientific method in
comprised of base units, derived units and metric
prefixes.
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How do measurements, calculations, and graphs
help us understand and communicate
relationships and concepts in chemistry.
Measurements and calculations must be expressed
with the proper number of significant figures and
with the proper units in order to display accuracy
and/or precision.
their day to day activities outside the science
classroom
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Measurements can be converted from one metric
unit to another for practical applications
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All measurements contain a certain percentage of
error due to human and mechanical limitations.
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Scientific notation is often used in chemistry due
to the extreme size of many numbers. (Large and
small)
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Make linear measurements and calculate volume
using the formula LxWxH with the proper number
of significant figures
Convert metric measurements from one unit to
another using various techniques
Add, subtract, divide and multiply measurements
in scientific notation
Add, subtract, divide and multiply measurements
with the correct number of significant figures
Construct a variety of different types of graphs and
utilize them with the appropriate data analysis.
Graphing is often used to demonstrate trends and
patterns in chemistry.
Evidence of Learning
Formative Assessments
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Metric Conversion Practice Problems
Scientific Notation Practice Problems
Significant Figures Practice Problems
Collins Writing Assignments-Sections of Lab Report
Summative Assessments &
Performance Tasks
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Lab: Significant Figures
Lab: Metric Conversions
Lab: Paper Towel Laboratory
Study Island-Unit Conversions
Study Island-Scientific Notation
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Summarizing-Chemistry Problem Solving
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Daily Problems
Summarizing-My Success in Chemistry
Teacher Resources
Content/background information
Source
http://www.chemteam.info/ChemTeamIndex.html
Description
Chemistry Tutorials and
Worksheets
Chemistry Resources
http://misterguch.brinkster.net/cavalcadepublishing.html
http://www.digitaldapp.org/
Chemistry resources
Activities
Source/Title
www.chem.tamu.edu/class/fyp/mathrev/mr-da.html
Description
Dimensional
analysis
http://lamar.colostate.edu/~hillger/everyday/html
Metric System
Conversion
http://enlvm.usu.edu/ma/nav/activity.jsp?sid=nlvm&cid=4_4&lid=272 Dimensional
Analysis
www.funbrain.com/funbrain/measure
Metric System
http://misterguch.brinkster.net/graph.html
Graphing