Mon Sep 1
Tue Sep 2
Wed Sep 3
 Chemistry Unit 1 
Density
observations
PPT lab Safety
Brain Pop
Lab Safety
 Plan and
implement
comparative &
descriptive
investigations by
making
observations &
asking welldefined
questions
Mon Sep 8
 Con’t: Students
will explore
structures of
atoms, describe
properties of
matter, construct
atomic models
and explain the
arrangement of
elements found
on the periodic
table
Mon Sep 15
Tue Sep
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Wed Sep 10
Thur Sep 4
Fri Sep 5
 PPT presentation  Students will
with observation
explore
and inference
structures of
scenarios
atoms, describe
 Lab Safety
properties of
matter, construct
atomic models
 Quiz on Lab
and explain the
Safety
arrangement of
elements found
on the periodic
table
Thur Sep 11
Fri Sep 12
 Calculate number  Calculate number  Into to Periodic  Into to Periodic
of electrons,
of electrons,
Table
Table
protons &
protons &
 PPT on Periodic  PPT on Periodic
neutrons
neutrons
table
table
 Atomic mass vs.  Atomic mass vs.
atomic #
 Brain Pop clip
 PPT on Atomic
Theory
Tue Sep 16
atomic #
 Brain Pop clip
PPT on Atomic
Theory
Wed Sep 17
Thur Sep 18
Fri Sep 19
 Cont. Periodic
 Cont. Periodic
 Brain Pop
 Brain Pop
 Ionic, Covalent
Table
Table
and Metallic
 Chapter 3
 Chapter 3
bonding
 PPT on Periodic  PPT on Periodic  Assign Element  Assign Element
table
table
 Finish Ch 3
Project
Project
Mon Sep 22
 Ionic, Covalent
and Metallic
bonding
 Finish Ch 3
Mon Sep 29
 Review for
TEST
Tue Sep
 LAB-Start
Science Fair
 Go over
scientific
method and
write-up
procedures
Tue Sep 30
 Review for
TEST
Wed Sep 24
 LAB-Start
Science Fair
 Go over
scientific
method and
write-up
procedures
Wed Oct 1
 TEST
Thur Sep
 Chemical
Bonding
 Quiz
 Video of
bonding
Thur Oct 2
 TEST
Fri Sep 26
 Chemical
Bonding
 Quiz
 Video of
bonding

Fri Oct 3
 HOLIDAY
TEKS:
SCI.8.1A Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as
outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
SCI.8.2A Plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making
observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and
technology.
SCI.8.2C Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and
qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.
SCI.8.2E Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid
conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
SCI.8.3A In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations
by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning and experimental and observational
testing, including examining all sides of the scientific evidence of those scientific
explanations so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.
SCI.8.3B Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body
systems, and plant and animal cells.
SCI.8.3C Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale,
properties, and materials.
SCI.8.3D Relate the impact of research on scientific thought and society, including the
history of science and contributions of scientists as related to the content.
SCI.8.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information as needed
to teach the curriculum.
Ⓡ SCI.8.5A Describe the structure of atoms including the masses, electrical charges
and locations of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons in the electron cloud.
Ⓡ SCI.8.5B Identify that protons determine an element’s identity, and valence electrons
determine its chemical properties including reactivity.
Ⓡ SCI.8.5C Interpret the arrangement of the Periodic Table including groups and
periods, to explain how properties are used to classify elements.