Knowledge Map
Course: Chemistry
Student:
Unit: States of Matter—Intro to Length of Unit: 1-2 weeks Teacher:
Chemistry (CH 1 and 3)
D.Neuman
Ohio Standards & Model Course of Study: As a result of this unit, I will be able to ...
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Explain the difference between mass and weight.
Create an experiment using the steps of scientific method.
Identify examples of qualitative and quantitative data.
Identify examples of independent and dependent variables.
Explain how a hypothesis becomes a theory.
Describe the difference between a theory and a law.
Identify the 5 branches of chemistry.
Identify properties of matter as chemical or physical properties.
Identify changes of matter as chemical or physical changes.
Classify matter by composition: pure substance, element, compound, or mixture.
Classify matter by composition: heterogeneous or homogeneous mixture (solution).
Explain the arrangement and behavior of molecules in a solid, liquid, and gas.
Identify examples of extensive and intensive properties.
Use the Law of Conservation of Mass (or Energy) to show that mass (or energy) is conserved during every chemical
reaction.
Know the 5 states of matter.
Use the Law of Definite Proportions to be able to calculate the % or mass of any given element.
Be able to identify compounds that show the Law of Multiple Proportions.
Know the 4 methods of separating a mixture (Filtration, Crystallization, Chromatography, & Distillation)
Key Vocabulary:
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Weight
Mass
Scientific method
Chemistry
Qualitative data
Quantitative data
Control group
Hypothesis
Theory
Law
Chemical property
Physical property
Key Resources (i.e.textbook pages, internet resources, supplemental reading materials, etc.)
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Textbook chapters 1 and 3
Class notes
Homework
Lab assignments
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Assessments (i.e. quizzes, journal entries, oral presentations, multi-media presentations, tests, etc.)
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Homework
Board Work
Quizzes
Lab—create own experiment using scientific method.
Interventions (i.e. how/where to find help for specific needs)
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After school help
NHS tutoring
Extensive property
Intensive property
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Matter