Unit 1: Modern Atomic Theory – Part 1
Chapter 11
Day 1
In Class
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Unit Organizer
2013 – 2014
Light in our world – Mind control (Prezi)
Review of models of the atom and energy emission by atoms (Prezi)
Pre-lab for Flame Tests lab (pre-activity questions and data table
only)
Homework
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Day 2
Finish pre-activity questions and data table for Flame Tests lab if
not done in class
Review reading journal notes from chapter 11.1 and 11.2 B, C
Begin reading sec. 11.2 A and complete Engrade quiz (due Day 3)
In Class – Lab Day
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Flame Tests lab
Begin post-activity questions for Flame Tests lab (these may be
done on the sheet or in your lab notebook)
Homework
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Day 3
Finish Flame Tests post-activity questions if not done in class
Finish reading section 11.2 A and complete the Engrade quiz
In Class
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Light in our world - cell phones and sleep (Prezi)
Discuss quantized energy levels and atomic emission spectra (Bohr
model)
Learn how to calculate λ, ν and energy of a photon
Begin EM Radiation worksheet
Prepare for Atomic Spectra activity
New periodic tables with formula sheet
Homework
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Pre-activity questions for Atomic Spectra lab
Extra Credit: Complete the second side of the EM Radiation
worksheet. See "How the Radio Spectrum Works" article on our
website.
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Day 4
In Class – Lab Day
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Atomic spectra activity and data sheet
Discuss junior year electives
Homework
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Day 5
Finish post-activity questions for Atomic Spectra lab
In Class
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Light in our world - space exploration (Prezi)
Go over Atomic Spectra post-activity questions
Answer questions on EM Radiation worksheet
Lyman series worksheet
Study guide part 1 and alternative project
Homework
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Day 6
Work on study guide part 1
Extra credit: Read about stellar absorption spectra and identify the
elements present in four stars. Submit your answers on our website.
In Class
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Light in our world in - seeing beyond the visible spectrum (Prezi)
Go over Lyman series worksheet
Review for quiz on 11.1 & 11.2
Homework
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Day 7
Study for quiz on 11.1 & 11.2
Practice quiz available on Engrade (optional)
In Class
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Quiz on chapter 11.1 & 11.2
Begin "It's Elementary: Energy Levels" module and complete the
"Building Elements" activity at the end. Record each completed
element and its box diagram in your reading journal.
Homework
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Finish the "It's Elementary: Energy Levels" module and activity.
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