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CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM STANDARDS
CURRICULUM GUIDE SKILL/CONCEPT LEVEL OF DEVEL-
OPMENT
TARGET DATE STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES/TEXT REFERENCE 
(CHEMISTRY HEATH 1996)
The student will: Marking Period 
1.Define Chemistry and explain the Scientific Method as it applies to the study of Chemistry.  M 1 Lecture, discussion  Chapter 1, Part 1 
Lab: Qualitative Observation of a Chemical Reaction (Wagner, p.1)
Lab: Quantitative Observation of a Chemical Reaction (Wagner, p.7)
Demo: The drinking bird (Dorin, p. TG 63)
2.Apply the rules of significant figure and scientific notation. I,M 1,2 Lecture, discussion, problems Chapter 1, Part 2; Chapter 4, Part 3
Demo: Application of significant figures and scientific notation in sample problem solving
3.Use SI units in laboratory measurement and problem solving. M,E 1,2,3,4 Lecture, discussion, problemsChapter 1, Part 2 
Lab: Using a Graph to Find Area  (Heath p.30)
Lab: Working in the Chemistry Lab Exp 1-1 (Heath p.1)
Lab : Measuring mass/Calculating density (Wagner p.11; Ciardullo, p.8) (Merrill p. 29)
4.Derive conversion factor and solve problem using the factor label method.  I,E 1,2,3,4 Lecture, discussion, problemsChapter 1, Part 2
Activity: Factor Label Method Cards
5.Distinguish between accuracy and precision and relate these concepts to laboratory data.  I 2 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 4, Part 3 Demo: Precision vs. Accuracy : dart boards; Volume measurement with cylinders vs. Pipettes
Lab: Uncertainty in Measurement (Wagner, p.19)
6.Classify matter as homogeneous or heterogeneous; element, compound, mixture or solution.  I 1 Lecture, discussionChapter 1, Part 4 Chapter 2, Part 1
Demo: Element, Compounds and Mixtures (Dorin, p. TG-87)
Classification of matter (Dorin, p. TG-88)
AV: Video, Elements, Compound and Mixtures (Coronet Series)
7.Differentiate between chemical and physical changes and give examples of each.  I 1 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 1, Part 4 Chapter 2, Part 1
Lab: Physical and Chemical Changes (Wagner, p.31) (Merrill p. 33)
Lab: Separation of a Micro Mixture (Ciardullo, p. 14)
Lab: Identify Chemical and Physical Changes Exp 1-2 (Heath p.13)
Lab: Observing Chemical Changes Exp 3-1 (Heath p.41)
Demo: Properties of matter (Dorin, p. TG-90)
Demo: Changes in matter (Dorin, p. TG-90)
8.State the Law of Conservation of Matter and list examples.  M 1 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 3, Part 1
Lab: Conservation of Matter (Ciardullo, p. 6 ; Wagner, p. 47)
Demo: burn magnesium ribbon and compare mass of ribbon and product
9.Trace the historical development of the classification of elements leading to Modern Periodic Law. I 3 Lecture, discusion. 
Chapter11, Part1.
10.Differentiate between metals, nonmetals and metalloids. I 1 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 2, Part 2 Demo: Metals vs. Nonmetals (Dorin, p.TG-207)
Compare samples of elements
Separation of Iron from Cereal (Summerlin 2, p. 62)
11.Analyze the arrangement of elements in the periodic chart.  I 1,4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 2, Part 2 Chapter 11, Parts 1,2,3
Demo: What’s the trend?  (Dorin, p. TG-207)
AV: Video, Periodic Table (Coronet Series)
12.Relate each element’s position in the table to it structure and properties.  I 1,4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 2, Part 2 Chapter 11, Parts 1,2,3
Demo: Write sample electron configuration and orbital notation
AV: Video, Chemical Families (Chem Study, 1989)
13.Trace pattern of change in the properties of elements within periods and families.  I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 11, Parts 1,2,3 Lab: The alkaline Earth Metals (Wagner p.131)
The Halogens (Wagner p. 137)
Demo: Alkali metals in water
14.Write the correct formulas for various compounds.  I 1 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 2, Parts 2,3 Lab: Formula of a hydrate (Wagner, p.11) Demo: Sample formula writingStructure of Compounds (Dorin p. TG-124)
15.Apply the rules for determining the names of compounds.  I 1 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 2, Parts 2,3 Demo: Chemicals in Everyday Life (Dorin p. TG-124)
16.Distinguish between an empirical, molecular and structural formula.  I 2 Lecture, Discussion, ProblemsChapter 4, Part 3
Demo: Writing empirical, molecular and structural formulas for various compounds
17.Calculate percent composition and determine empirical formulas.  I 2 Lecture, Discussion, problemsChapter 4, Part 3
Lab: Determination of the Empirical Formula of a Compound Exp. 4-1 (Heath p.55) (Wagner, p.13) (Merrill p. 45)
Mass percentage of carbon in sodium bicarbonate (Ciardullo, p. 20)
Demo: Percentage of water in popcorn (Dorin, p. TG-135)
18.Write and Balance Chemical equations. I 2 Lecture, Discussion, ProblemsChapter 3, Part 1
Demo: Make hydrogen balloon ( Zn and HCl) and pop with candle, balance equation for making hydrogen and water
19.Classify a reaction as synthesis, decomposition, single or double replacement.  I 2 Lecture, Discussion, Problems Chapter 3, Part 2
Lab: Types of Chemical Reactions (Wagner, p. 69)
Demo: Synthesis of NaCl (Summerlin 2, p.56)
Burn magnesium ribbon to synthesize MgO Electrolysis apparatus for water Decompose ammonium dichromate (volcano reaction) Replacement - metals in acid Double replacement - combine solutions of sodium chloride and silver nitrate
20.Define a mole as a counting unit similar to a dozen or gross.  I 2 Lecture, Discussion, ProblemsChapter 4, Part 1
Demo: Mole jars, (Dorin, p. TG- 134) Making a mole of pencil marks (Dorin, p. TG-134)
AV: Video, The Mole (World of Chemistry)
21.Calculate the formula mass of compounds.  I 2 Lecture, Discussion, ProblemsChapter 4, Part 1
Demo: Flick your Bic (Summerlin 1, p. 17)
22.Convert moles to grams, atom, or molecules and vice versa.  I 2 Lecture, Discussion, ProblemsChapter 4, Part 1
Lab: Mass and Mole Relationship (Wagner, p. 85)
Lab: Moles of Iron and Copper  Exp. 4-2 (Heath, p.63)
Demo: Calculate mass, moles, molecule and atoms in a teaspoon of water
Mole Diagram (Dorin, p.8)
23.Solve problems based upon numerical relationships in chemical equations.  I 2 Lecture, Discussion, Problems Chapter 5, Part 1
Lab: Relating Moles to Coefficients of a chemical equation (Wagner, p. 75) 
Lab: Moles and Mass in a Reaction, Exp. 5-1 (Heath p. 69)
Demo: Sample stoichiometry setup
24.Determine the limiting reagent in a given chemical reaction.  I 2 Lecture, Discussion, Problems Chapter 5, Part 2
Demo: Making cookies (Dorin, p. TG-160) React potassium chromate and lead iodide to compare solution color when each reactant is in excess
25.Outline a historical perspective for the development of Modern Atomic Theory.  I 3 Lecture, Discussion Chapter 8, Part 1,2 Demo: Making ‘Cent’ out of Dalton’s Theory (Dorin, p. TG-110) 
Black Boxes (Dorin, p. TG-111)
Energy levels in the Bohr Model (Dorin, p. TG-111)
26.Categorize by mass and charge the basic subatomic particles.  I 3 Lecture, Discussion Chapter 8, Part 3 Demo: Evidence for the existence of Electron (Dorin, p. TG-110)
27.Calculate the number of subatomic particles in neutral atom, isotope, and ions of elements.  I 3 Lecture, Discussion, Problems Chapter 8, Part 3
Demo: Isotopic pennies (Dorin, p. TG-113)
28.Describe the wave mechanical model of the atom. I 3 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 10, Part 1
Lab: Emission spectra and Energy (Wagner, p. 51)
Lab: Flame Tests (Merrill p. 69)
Demo: Spectrum tubes, spectroscopes
AV: Video, The Hydrogen Atom (Chem. Study)
29.Identify the type of bond in a given substance as ionic, covalent, or metallic.  I 4 Lecture, Discussion Chapter 13, Part 1 Charts: Electronegativity
Demo: Conductivity of materials using regular bulb and neon bulb; Solubility and Immiscibility (Summerlin II, p. 88)
Bending a stream of water (Summerlin II, p. 89)
Lab: Nature of Electrolytes (Ciardullo, p. 59)
AV: Chemical Bonding Video (Coronet)
30.Draw Lewis Dot formulas to predict molecular shapes and polarities.  I 4 Lecture, Discussion, problemsChapter 13, Parts 1,2,3
Demo: Ball and tick models or other models; clay and straws to show VSEPR; balloons to show angle and spacesLab: Three dimensional models of covalent molecules (Wagner, p. 143) 
AV: Molecular architecture VSR (World of Chemistry)
31.Identify the types of intermolecular forces involved in the formation of solids and liquid.  I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 14, Part 1 Demo: Puddles of alcohol, water, ethylene glycol; Crystal and samples of sulfur, coal, graphite, quartz, mica, etc.Hydrogen bonding in lime (Summerlin II, p. 95) Hydrogen bonding in liquids (Dorin, p. TG-222)
32.Apply the Kinetic Molecular Theory to the behavior of particles.  I 4 Lecture, Discussion Chapter 7, Part 3 Chapter 14, Part 1
Demos: Kinetic demonstrator, marble, pool ball, barometers, manometer; collapsing can
33.Distinguish between the structure of solids, liquids, and solids.  M 1,4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 1, Part 4 Chapter 14, Part 1
34.State the gas laws and use them to solve problems.  I 3 Lecture, Discussion, Problems Chapter 6 Part 1,2 Chapter 7 Part 1,3
Demo: Vacuum pump; absolute zero demonstrator; Bromine tubes; Temp and pressure relationships (Summerlin I, p.9) Labs: Boyles Law (Ciardullo, p. 31) Charles Law (Ciardullo, p. 35)
Boyle’s Law: Pressure-Volume Relationship in Gases (PASCO, 7-1) Charles’ Law: Volume-Temp Relationship in Gases (PASCO, 8-1)
35.State Avogadro’s Hypothesis and relate it to the concept of molar volume. I 3 Lecture, Discussion, Problems Chapter 6 Part 2
Demos: Gas Densities (Summerlin I, p. 7) Flick your Bic (Summerlin I, p. 17)
36.Solve Stoichiometry problem using molar volume relationships and the Ideal Gas Law. I 3 Lecture, Discussion, Problems Chapter 7 Part 2
Lab: Universal gas law (Ciardullo, p. 51) Molar Volume of a Gas Exp. 7-1 (Heath p. 101)
Race of the Gases Exp. 7-2 (Heath p. 109)
37.Explain the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy.  M 1 Lecture, Discussion Chapter 3, Part 1 Demos: Burn anything in a closed flask
38.Differentiate between kinetic and potential energy.  M 1 Lecture, Discussion Chapter 3 , Part 1 Demos: Swing of Pendulum Stretched rubber bands, wind up toys, bow and arrow
39.Recognize a reaction as endothermic and exothermic and give common examples of each.  I 1 Lecture, Discussion Chapter 3, Part 1 Demos: Hot packs, cold packs, alcohol on arm; acid in water
Endothermic reaction (Summerlin I, p.44) Exothermic reactions (Summerlin I, p. 47) Chemical handwarmer (Summerlin II, p.99) Thermite reaction (Shakhashiri I, p. 85) Labs: Dissolve NaOH in water, Dissolve NH4Cl in water Heat of Solution Exp. 3-2 (Heath p. 49)
Endothermic and Exothermic Reaction (PASCO, 20-1)
Heat of Solution (PASCO, 21-1)
Heat of Combustion - Magnesium (PASCO, 22-1)
40.State Hess’ Law and solve problems using it.  I 4 Lecture, Discussion, Problems Chapter 16, Part 1
Charts: Thermodynamic properties
Lab: Hess’ Law: Additivity of Heats of Reaction (PASCO 23-1)
Heat of Fusion Exp. 16-1 (Heath ,p. 271) Change in Enthalpy for a Reaction Exp. 16-2 (Heath,  p. 247)
41.Define Entropy and describe the effects of changes in entropy on a system.  I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 16, Part 2 Demos: Drop notebook, explain clothes in closet, etc.
42.List and give examples of the nine types of solutions.  I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 15, Part 1 Demos: Different types of solutions; Ammonia Fountain (Summerlin I, p. 10)’ Supersaturation (Summerlin II, p. 119) Labs: Make rock candy solutionAV: Solutions VCR (Coronet)
43.Express concentration of solutions as molar, molal, percent by mass, and mole fraction.  I 2,4 Lecture, Discussion, Problems Chapter 4, Part 2 Chapter 15, Part 3
Charts: periodic or atomic mass
Demos: Show making  M vs. making m solutions
44.Read and interpret solubility curves.  I 4 Lecture, Discussion, Problems Chapter 15, Part 1
Charts: Solubility curves Demos: Effect of temperature on solubility (Summerlin I, p. 26)
Negative coefficient of solubility (Summerlin I, p.27) 
Supersaturtion and crystallization (Summerlin I, p.28)
Lab: Determining the solubility curve of  solid (Ciardullo, p. 55)
Effect of Solution Concentration on Freezing Point Exp. 15-2 (Heath, p. 233)
45.Recognize Colligative Properties and solve problem related to them. Define and give examples of common colloids and suspensions.  I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 15, Part 3
Demos: Corn starch and water;
Laser  for Tyndall effect; Jell-O, foam gels
Lab: Molal Freezing Point Depression Constant (Kf)(PACO, 26-1)
46.Explain the Collision Theory of a Reaction.  I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 17, Parts 1,2
Demos: Balls in a large clear bag
AV: Reaction Rates VCR (Coronet)
47.Describe what is meant by the rate determining step, activated complex, and activation energy.  I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 17, Parts 1,2
Demos: Luminol (Shakhashiri II, p. 168)
Non burning towel (Shakhashiri II, p. 13)
Production line example
AV: Reaction rates (Coronet)
48.Predict the effect various changes in the environment will have on the rate of a given reaction.  I 4
as time pemits
Lecture, DiscussionChapter 17, Part 2
Demos: Dust explosion (Shakhashiri II, p. 103)
Lab: Iodine Clock Exp. 17-1 (Heath, p. 253)
49.Define Catalyst and explain its effect on the activation energy of a reaction. I 4
as time permits
Lecture, DiscussionChapter 17, Part 3
Demos: any reaction with and without a catalyst; liver in hydrogen peroxide; carbon as a catalyst (Summerlin I, p.69) 
Foam production (Summerlin I, p.71)
Lab: Preparation of oxygen from hydrogen peroxide
AV: Catalysis (Chem. Study)
50.Compare a steady state reaction to a reversible reaction. I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 18, Part 1
Demos: Saturated solution equilibrium; Vapor pressure equilibriumAV: Equilibrium (Chem. Study)
51.Explain and apply Le Chatelier’s principle to a system at equilibrium.  I
as time permits
Lecture, Discussion, problemsChapter 18, Part 3
Demos: Balance of body, shift of weight; Alkaseltzer in vacuum container; Effect of temp on equilibrium of cobalt complex (Summerlin I, p.53)
52.Explain the Law of Mass Action. I 4
as time permits
Lecture, Discussion, problemsChapter 18, Part 2
Lab: Chemical Equilibrium
53.List the properties of acids and bases a they relate to the Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis theories. I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 19, Part 1
Demos: Show behavior of few common acids; Ammonia and Hydrochloric acid to show Lewis; Acid-base indicators (Summerlin I, p. 37);
Acid rain (Shakhashiri II,p.165)
Lab: Neutralization of Vinegar With Drain Cleaner, (PASCO 31-1)
54.Define pH and explain how it is used.  I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 19, Part 3
Demos: Any acid  and base to illustrate neutralization; baking soda and its ability to neutralize both acid and base; acid and bases: a voice activated reaction (Summerlin I, p.40)
Labs: Form various salts from acid-base reactionspH versus time of antacid, (PASCO 30-1)
55.Explain the titration process and its applications.  I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 19, part 2
Demo: pH paper; pH meters; acid-base indicator and pH (Summerlin I, p. 39)
Lab: Test items at home with pH paper; Hydrogen ion concentration (Ciardullo, p. 81); 
Acid Base titration (PASCO 32-1)
56.Define oxidation and reduction and identify examples of each.  I 4 Lecture, DiscussionChapter 20, Part 1
Demos: Oxidation of Zinc (Summerlin I, p. 95)
Oxidation states of Manganese (Summerlin O, p. 95)
Lab: Electrolysis of water (Ciardullo, p. 67)
AV: Oxidation and reduction VCR (The Study of Chemistry)
Text: CHEMISTRY,DC HEATH & Co. 1996

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