Chemistry I - Pacing Guide
CHEMISTRY- AUGUST CLASS SCHEDULEWeek of / Topics / Chapter in Textbook / Pages / Key Concepts / POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES
Month / Day
Aug / 13 / Introduction / Classroom Procedures / Scientific Method / Problem Solving
- Careers & Jobs associated with Chemistry
- Why do we Study Chemistry?
- Problem Solving / How to Solve Problems like a scientist
- Graphing activity
CHEMISTRY is a science that may update / change previous findings. It is the study of matter & the changes matter undergoes.
There are numerous jobs, careers, and professions associated with CHEMISTRY. / Jobs, Careers, and Professions – Group Activity
Why do we study Chemistry?
The Scientific Method – Scientific Problem Solving – Lab/ Group Activity: Problems with Flashlights
Various in class activities
Aug / 20 / Introduction to Chemistry
(Chapter 1 - pages 7- 25)
- Chemistry – definition
- Matter - definition
- Thinking like a scientist
- Problem solving in Chemistry
- The Scientific method
- How do scientists communicate?
CLE 3221 T/E 3 / Be able to define – CHEMISTRY, Matter (page 7)
Be able to list several of CHEMISTRY’s area of study (page 8)
Why do we study CHEMISTRY? (three reasons)
How can CHEMISTRY help Farmers?
Does CHEMISTRY help others? Other professions?
Review: Understand & be able to use the steps of the SCIENTIFIC METHOD / The Importance of Data Lab – Candles & Beakers – Understanding Graphs & Graphing.
Is air MATTER? Why or Why Not?
Various in class activities
Assignment: page 11 - #1, #2, #4, and #7
Review & Test #1
Aug / 27 / Matter and Change
(Chapter 2 - pages 38-55)
- The properties of matter (Homogeneous/Heterogeneous, physical properties vs chemical properties
- Mixtures, Filtration, Distillation
- Elements and compounds
- Chemical change vs physical change
- States of matter (Basic properties and technical phase change terms, i.e., evaporation)
What are the 3 states of matter. (page 41)
Know the difference between a PHYSICAL CHANGE & a CHEMICAL CHANGE.
Mixture – definition (page 44)
What are homogeneous & heterogeneous mixtures? (page 45)
How are mixtures separated? (two methods) (page 46-47)
Elements, element symbols, compounds
Chemical Reactions, Reactants, Products, - Conservation of Mass / Dry Ice Lab
Conservation of Mass Lab – gas in a balloon
Distillation – Boiling away impurities (always uses heat)
Video(s)
Vocabulary: mass, volume, extensive properties, intensive properties, solid, liquid, gas, mixture, distillation, filtration, element, compound, reactants, products, chemical reaction
Na, Au, Ag, Pb – are examples of elements that have elemental symbols derived from what language? (pg 52)
Various in class activities
Review & Test # 2
CHEMISTRY- January CLASS SCHEDULE (Continued)
Week of / Topics / Chapter in Textbook / Pages / Key Concepts / POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES
Month / Day
Sept / 4 / Measurements Math in CHEMISTRY
(Chapter 3 - pages 62-97)
- Scientific Notation
- Accuracy versus Precision
- % error
- Rounding Numbers
- Significant Figures (in Calculations)
- Metric Units
- Temperature (F, C, and K)
- Density = mass / volume
CLE 3221 T/E 3 / MATH is the “language” often used in CHEMISTRY. A basic understanding of math is needed to communicate effectively in any science, technical field, or vocational area of study.
Explain the different characteristics of ACCURACY and PRECISION
Calculating DENSITY= MASS / VOLUME
When will an object FLOAT?
Is it Gold (Ag)? Is it Lead (Pb)?
Temperature conversions: The scales: F, C, and K / Density Lab Density=Mass / Volume D
Group Activity: Diet Coke / Coke can lab
A few worksheets to review math
Rounding numbers –-> 5 or greater - makes it greater.
Calculate % error – cheap scales
Will it FLOAT on water? Will it SINK?
Video
Various in class activities
Review & Test #3
Sept / Coming in September / Other / Additional Planned Activities
MOVIE: OCTOBER SKY
There will be several assignments associated with watching this movie. (Plot / Theme / writing / evaluations and comparisons / assignments)
The movie assignments will be very easy if students watch the movie!!!