Student Learning Map

STUDENT LEARNING MAP

Academic Chemistry:
Content Map of Unit 1 / Topic: Skills and Measurement / Grade: 10-12
Key Learning(s): / Unit Essential Question(s) / Optional Instructional Tools:
Knowing how to convert from one unit to another and then round the answer to the correct number of sig figs is one of the most important skills in chemistry. It is important to be able to calculate and compare densities of various substances. / How do you properly measure, collect data and calculate in chemistry? / Possible Labs:
·  Calculating the Thickness of Aluminum Foil
·  Accuracy and Precision of Laboratory Equipment
·  A Heating Curve for Water
Concept:
Significant Figures
3.2.10.A6: Explain the importance of accuracy and precision in making valid measurements. / Concept:
Accuracy & Precision
3.2.10.A6: Explain the importance of accuracy and precision in making valid measurements. / Concept:
Dimensional Analysis
3.2.10.A6: Explain the importance of accuracy and precision in making valid measurements. / Concept:
Density
3.2.10.A6: Explain the importance of accuracy and precision in making valid measurements. / Concept:
Graphing
L.E.Qs.:
*How are measurements reported to the correct number of sig figs?
*When calculating measurements, how do you determine the correct number of sig figs in the answer? / L.E.Qs.:
What is the difference between precision and accuracy and how is this reflected in measurement? / L.E.Qs.:
How do you use dimensional analysis to convert from one measurement unit to another? / L.E.Qs.:
What is density and how is it used in calculations? / L.E.Qs.:
How do you properly graph and interpret experimental data?
Vocabulary:
Measurement
Scientific Notation
Significant Figure (Sig Figs) / Vocabulary:
Accuracy
Precision / Vocabulary:
Conversion Factor
Dimensional Analysis / Vocabulary:
Density
Mass
Volume
Specific gravity / Vocabulary:
Interpolate
Extrapolate
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable