Goal 1: Learners will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry. NCSCOS: 1.01, 1.05, 1.08, 1.09, 1.10
Goal 4: Learners will conduct investigations and utilize technology and information systems to build an understanding of chemistry. NCSCOS: 4.02, 4.04, 4.05, 4.06
The atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the identity of the substance.
1) Powerpoint Presentation: The atom’s family.
2) Remember to bring for Tuesday (Oct 11th):
-sugar cookies (Group 1 - 3)
-chocolate sprinkles (Group 4)
-multi-colored sprinkels (Group 5)
-candy cake decorating stars (Group 6)
-plastic knives and plates (All Groups)
3) Test coming Thursday, October 13th on Chapter 5 & 6. The study guide for the test is in the Holt text: pgs. 180 - 181; and 204 - 205.
1) Atom Project (due Friday, Nov. 5th)
2) Reading: Holt text, pgs. 188 - 191. Three States of Matter
3) Test Thursday / Notebook Check Friday
Goal 1: Learners will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry. NCSCOS: 1.01, 1.05, 1.08, 1.09, 1.10
Goal 4: Learners will conduct investigations and utilize technology and information systems to build an understanding of chemistry. NCSCOS: 4.02, 4.04, 4.05, 4.06
The proton is a subatomic particle with a positive charge that is located in the nucleus of the atom. The number of protons gives the atom its identity.
1) Atomic Math Challenge: Students explore the structure of the atom.
1) Reading: Holt text: pgs. 292 - 295. Matter and Temperature
2) Test coming Thursday
3) Notebook check this Friday
Goal 1: Learners will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry. NCSCOS: 1.01, 1.05, 1.08, 1.09, 1.10
Goal 4: Learners will conduct investigations and utilize technology and information systems to build an understanding of chemistry. NCSCOS: 4.02, 4.04, 4.05, 4.06
The neutron is a subatomic particle with no charge that is located in the nucleus of the atom.
1) Atomic Math Challenge: Students explore the structure of the atom.
1) Reading: Holt text: pgs. 196 - 201. Changes of State
2) Test coming Tomorrow
3) Notebook check this Friday
Goal 1: Learners will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry. NCSCOS: 1.01, 1.05, 1.08, 1.09, 1.10
Goal 4: Learners will conduct investigations and utilize technology and information systems to build an understanding of chemistry. NCSCOS: 4.02, 4.04, 4.05, 4.06
A change is a transformation from one form to another.
1) Test on Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes in Matter.
1) Notebook Check Tomorrow
Goal 1: Learners will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry. NCSCOS: 1.01, 1.05, 1.08, 1.09, 1.10
Goal 4: Learners will conduct investigations and utilize technology and information systems to build an understanding of chemistry. NCSCOS: 4.02, 4.04, 4.05, 4.06
Elements on the Periodic Table are classified as Metals, Non-Metals, and Metaloids.
1) Reading: Holt Text, pgs. 240 - 247. Arranging the Elements
2) Worksheet Activity
No Homework.