Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences
Regents Chemistry
Ms. Katzoff
Syllabus for Unit 1: Topics Matter and Energy
Lesson Aim
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1
Why does MATTER matter?
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3
How can you tell the difference
between physical and chemical
changes?
What’s the MATTER with you?
4
Can matter be separated physically?
5
How can we physically separate
matter?
How can you tell if a measurement is
significant?
How can we distinguish between
potential and kinetic energy?
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7
Topic
Homework:
States of Matter
Physical & Chemical
Properties of matter
Physical and Chemical
Changes of matter
Worksheet # 1
Classification of matter
(elements and
compounds)
Classification of matter in
terms of mixtures.
Separation of mixtures by
physical properties
Significant figure rules
Worksheet # 3
Kinetic energy versus
Potential energy
Worksheet # 7
Worksheet # 2
Worksheet # 4
Worksheet # 5
Worksheet # 6
Exam # 1 based on lessons 1-6
8
9
10
11-12
How does heat differ from
temperature?
How is a cooling curve different than a
heating curve?
How can we calculate the amount of
energy in a heating curve whether or
not temperature changes?
How can temperature be used to
calculate changes in heat?
Heat versus Temperature
(heating curve)
Construct a cooling curve
Worksheet # 8
Heat of fusion and heat of
vaporization calculation
Worksheet # 10
Heat Calculation
(Calorimetry)
Worksheet # 11
Worksheet # 9
2 day lesson
Exam # 2 based on
Lessons (7-12)
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