Assessment and Evaluation Plan
Learning Targets
I can identify and
describe WHMIS
symbols
I can classify matter
by giving examples of
pure substances and
mixtures. (suspension,
colloid, mechanical
mixture, solution,
compound, element)
I can find the metals
and non-metals on a
periodic table and I
can name the 8
families/groups
I can draw an atom
and label the parts
Formative Assessment
Strategies
Summative Assessment
Strategies
 Take Home
 Quiz 1
Investigation:
students will look at
chemical in their
homes or classroom to
document and identify
WHMIS symbols
 Categories: students  Quiz 1
are given pictures of
chemical substances
and they must
categorize them
according to their
properties
 Entrance & Exit Slip:
students will be
provided with a
prompt at the
beginning of class and
a similar prompt at the
end of class to write
one to two paragraphs
 Colouring and
 Quiz 1
Labeling the Periodic
Table: students will
categorize the
different groups on
the periodic table. The
teacher will use a
checklist to ensure
that the students have
everything labeled
and grouped correctly
 Periodic Puzzle
Activity: students will
make their own
periodic table
 Blueprints: with the
 Build an Atom
build an atom project,
Project: students will
students will have to
choose an element
first submit
from period 3 and
Summative
Weighting
 Quiz 1: 5%
 Build and Atom
Project: 20%
I can draw a Bohr
model
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I can define and name
an ionic compound
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I can define and name
a molecular
compound
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I can identify an acid
and name its
properties
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I can identify a base
and name its
properties
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I can count the
number of each atom
in a compound.
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“blueprints” to make
sure they have the
proper components
Draw Bohr Model(s)
Worksheet: students
will be provided with
a list of elements in
which they will draw
Bohr diagrams for
Naming Worksheet(s):
students will define
and name ionic
compounds
Naming Worksheet(s):
students will define
and name molecular
compounds
Naming Acids
Worksheet: students
will complete
worksheets on naming
acids
Quizlet Flashcards for
Acids: students will
use computers to
name a variety of
acids
Peer Assessment: to
be completed after the
lab regarding group
work
Naming Bases
Worksheet: students
will complete
worksheets on naming
bases
Quizlet Flashcards for
Bases: students will
use computers to
name a variety of
bases
Number counting
worksheet(s):
students will identify
the number of each
down and create a 3D
model of its atom
 Quiz 1
 Quiz 1
 Quiz 2
 Quiz 2: 5%
 Quiz 2
 Acid/base lab:
students will work
with acids and bases
to perform litmus
tests to analyze their
properties
 Quiz 2
 Quiz 2
 Acid/Base Lab:
10%
I can write a word
equation from a
chemical equation
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I can write a chemical
equation from a word
equation
I can state the Law of
Conservation of Mass
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I can balance an
equation
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I can classify reactions
by type

atom within
compounds
Whiteboard activity:
each student will be
given a home-made
whiteboard. Questions
will be asked and
students will write
their answer on the
whiteboard and hold it
up for the teacher to
see
Dalton’s Playhouse
Simulation: students
will use a computer to
complete the
simulation and record
their findings in their
lab notebook
Peer Assessment: to
be completed after the
lab regarding group
work
Smartboard balancing
activity: students will
play an interactive
balancing activity on
the smart board
Human Balancing
activity: this is a roleplay activity where
students act as a
specific atom within
an equation. As a
class they will need to
balance themselves
properly
Poll Right Now:
students will be given
a multiple choice
question and they can
answer is with their
cell phones or a
computer. The class
receives the results
automatically and are
 Quiz 3
 Quiz 3: 5%
 Quiz 3
 Law of Conservation
of Mass Lab:
students will measure
the reactants and the
products of a specific
reaction
 Quiz 3
 Law of
Conservation of
Mass Lab: 10%
 Quiz 3
 Types of Reaction
Lab: students will
conduct a series of
experiments to
observe and identify
different types of
chemical reactions
 Quiz 3
 Types of Reactions
Lab: 10%
I can list factors that
increase the rate of a
reaction and explain
why these occur
able to discuss the
results
 Peer Assessment: to
be completed after the
lab regarding group
work
 Rates of Reaction
 Quiz 3
Simulation: students
will use a computer to
complete the
simulation and record
their findings in their
lab notebook
 Jeopardy Review:
 Unit Exam: all of the
students will complete
above Learning
a game of jeopardy to
Targets
review for the final
exam
 Unit Exam: 35%