Chemistry
September 5 to September 9
Goals:
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Element Properties and the Periodic Table
Atoms
Atomic Substructure (Protons, Electrons, Neutrons)
Models of the Atom
Objectives:
When finished the student will be able to:
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explain the arrangement of the elements in the periodic table.
define an atom.
describe the physical evidence that indicate that an atom has a substructure.
predict the number of electrons and protons in the substructure of an atom of an
element.
5. use scientific observations to develop and explain the prevailing model of an
atom.
Lessons:
Monday:
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Opener: No School – Labor Day
Activity:
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Assessment:
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Homework:
Tuesday:
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Opener: What’s an atom?
Activity:
o Complete the construction of a class size periodic table using the periodic law.
o Cutting up a piece of aluminum activity.
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Assessment:
o Question and answer
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Homework:
o Study for quiz over the structure of the periodic table
Wednesday:
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Opener: Dissecting the atom.
Activity:
o Quiz over the structure of the periodic table
o Demonstrate and explain the operation of a CRT
o Talk about the existence of electrons
o Modeling an atom
Assessment:
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Question and answer
Homework:
o None
Thursday:
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Opener: Where’s the positive charge
Activity:
o “Battleship” game – Discovering the nucleus: The Gold Foil Experiment
o New model for an atom
o The Atomic Number - Protons and electrons worksheet
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Assessment:
o Question and Answer
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Homework:
o Complete protons and electrons worksheet
Friday:
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Opener: What causes an isotope?
Activity:
o The existence of a third subatomic particle – the neutron
o Atomic number and mass numbers – How to determine the number of protons,
electrons, and NEUTRONS an isotope of an element.
o Begin proton, electron, neutron, mass number, atomic number, name, symbol of
isotopes of elements
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Assessment:
o Question and answer
o Go over and collect proton, electron worksheet
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Homework:
o None
Re-Teach:
Individual Student(s)
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One on one teacher to student
One on one peer tutoring
Small group and teacher interaction
Entire Class
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Review using different approach and/or method