Chemistry Agenda
Unit 3: Atomic Structure, Nuclear Chemistry, and Nomenclature
Introduction:
We hear something about atoms all the time. Some say we live in the “Atomic Age.” The terms atomic power, atomic energy, and atomic bomb are part of our ordinary vocabulary. But what are atoms? Are they for real? How do we know they are actually there? In this unit, you will learn that the smallest speck of matter can contain billions of atoms. That our world is made up of atoms, and atoms are a part of all we do. As a scientist, understanding atoms is the fundamental basis for understanding the complexity of our universe.
Learning Targets:
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I can locate and describe the function of subatomic particles in an atom.
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I can use the periodic table to identify and calculate characteristics of specific atoms
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I can identify and describe the function of isotopes and ions
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I can justify an opinion on nuclear chemistry research.
Critical Vocabulary:
 matter
 atom
 proton
 neutron
 electron
 nucleus
 isotope
Tentative Schedule:
Assignment
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 beta particle alpha particle gamma ray atomic number mass number atomic mass ion
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 cation anion polyatomic ion element compound fission fusion
Grading Method of
Instruction
Research
Due Date Can Be Done at Home
9/30/11 Yes Homework Vocabulary: write each word, definition, and give an example.
Create 6 Venn Diagrams comparing 3 vocabulary words each.
Vocabulary Work day Research 9/27/11 Yes ----
Atomic Theory
Polyatomic Ion Quiz I
Book Assignment
Atom Vocabulary Quiz
Nomenclature
Naming Compounds
Using the Periodic Table
Polyatomic Ion Quiz II
Isotopes
Book Assignment
Discussion
Assessment
Textbook
Assessment
Discussion
Practice
Given: 9/30
Discussion
Assessment
Discussion
Textbook
9/28/11
9/29/11
9/29/11
9/30/11
9/30/11
10/17/11
10/17/11
10/18/11
10/18/11
10/19/11
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Notes
Formative
Homework
Formative
Notes
Homework
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Formative
Notes
Homework

Isotope Lab Lab Day
10/20/11
Assessment Atom Vocabulary Quiz II
Nuclear Chemistry
Book Assignment
Discussion
Research
Isotopes and Nuclear Chemistry Discussion
Radioactive Decay Graphing
Review Unit Exam
Review
10/21/11
10/21/11
10/21/11
10/24/11
10/24/11
10/25/11
10/27/11
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Lab
Formative
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Homework
Unit Exam Assessment 10/28/11 No Summative
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Additional Materials may be assigned periodically throughout the unit
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Schedule & dates are subject to change according to teacher discretion.
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Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the DUE DATE. All Late work will be penalized 10% each day it is late and will not be accepted after 5 school days. Make sure you submit assignments worth points by the DUE date.
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All homework assignments must be satisfactorily completed with a minimum 80% to be eligible to retake the unit exam.
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Proper attire must be worn on lab days.