Matter Unit
Day
1
Textbook
Section
1.2
1.3
2
1.5
3
1.7
4
5
1.8
1.9
6
7
2.1
2.3
8
9
10
11
12
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.9
2.10
2.12
13
2.13
14
15
16
3.2
3.3
17
3.4
18
3.5
3.6
19
Topics
Properties of Matter
 physical and chemical properties, states of matter
Identifying Substances Using Properties Lab
 how to write a lab report, review science safety
 identify 5 unknown by their physical and chemical properties
Identifying Substances Using Density
 understanding density conversions, examples
 identify unknowns using density calculations
Physical and Chemical Changes
 physical and chemical changes, evidences of a chemical change
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Observing Changes Laboratory
Corrosion
 kinds of corrosion, preventing corrosion
Combustion
 fossil fuels and combustion, combustion and air pollution
Models of Matter: The Particle Theory
 particle theory, classifying matter
Putting Metals to Work
 properties of metals, metals and industry
Testing for Elements and Compounds (Gas Test) Intro
Identifying Mystery Gases (Gas Test) Lab
Chemical Symbols and Formulas
 element flash cards, chemical formulas, counting atoms
Building Models of Molecules
 structural diagrams, building compounds using modeling kits
Names and Formulas for Compounds
 formulas and naming molecular compounds
Metal Extraction and Refining in Canada
 metals in history, metals and metallurgy, using metals to make
alloys
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Review for Chapter 1 & 2 Test
Chapter 1 & 2 Test
Developing Models of Matter
 what is a model, how chemistry models have changed
Inside the Atom
 types of subatomic particles, standard atomic notation, charged
atoms
A ‘Planetary’ Model of the Atom
 energy levels, Bohr diagrams, electron arrangements in ions
Using Electrons to Identify Elements
 using flame tests to identify substances
Isotopes and Radioisotopes
 what is an isotope, types of radioactivity, application of
radioisotopes
20
21
4.1
4.3
4.4
4.6
22
23
24
Organizing the Elements
Activity: Exploring the Modern Periodic Table
Groups of Elements
 groups and periods on the periodic table
Case Study: Elemental Magic
 metals, polymers, ceramics, composites
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Review for Chapter 3 & 4 Test
Chapter 3 & 4 Test