Topic:
Periodic Table of Elements
Unit:
3
Unit S.M.A.R.T. Goal:
In this unit students will develop and use models in addition to using mathematics and computational thinking. Specifically in the field of Patterns, Energy and Matter, and Types of Chemical Interactions. The goal is for a student average of 85%.
Objective:
Students will be able to better explain the following by the end of the lesson today:
- Atomic Theory
Behavioral Norms:
- Learn from mistakes
- Tolerance
- Participate
- Personal electronics only when appropriate
Vocabulary:
Course Digital Resources:
Link -> Mr. Tyler’s Physical Science Digital Resources
Link -> Interactive Periodic Table
Link -> Online Stop Watch
Game -> Little Alchemy
Game -> Little Alchemy2
Agenda:
Task #1 (Pg. 8) (10 Minutes)
Video Link -> What is an Isotope?
Task #2 (Pgs. 10-11) (10 minutes)
Review of Concepts
Task #3 (Pg. 15) (5 minutes)
Scientific notation
Task #4 (Pg. 16) (10 Minutes)
What is a Mole? No…. not the rodent.
PDF: PDF – The Mole
Video Link: Avagadro’s Number
Task #5 (Pg. 18) (5 Minutes)
Converting Grams to Moles
Formula:
Examples:
Task #6 (Pgs. 19-21) (15 Minutes)
Ticket Out the Door:
At the end of today’s lesson I will be passing out Post-It notes. On the Post-It note you receive write down the most interesting thing you learned today and the most confusing thing you heard and put it on the inside of the classroom door as you leave today.
Homework:
- Read over the chapter in your textbook.
Next Generation Science Standards Addressed:
Science and Engineering Practices:
Developing and Using Models
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
