Topics: The
Scientific method
Controlled
Experiments
Representing
Data
Safety
Performance Standards:
After completing this unit the student will be able to:
1.
Define chemistry.
2.
Distinguish
chemistry as play from chemistry as science.
3.
List contemporary
uses of chemistry and careers in chemistry.
4.
Describe and
outline key events in the history of chemistry.
5.
Explain the
scientific method, especially the flow between generating hypothesis, testing
hypothesis and drawing conclusions.
6.
Use a standard
format in writing laboratory reports.
7.
Demonstrate knowledge
of safety rules by following them in the laboratory.
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Activities:
1.
Demonstrate a
variety of chemical reactions.
2.
Simple experiments
involving conjecture of hypotheses, testing by experiment and making
conclusions.
3.
CAPT Science
Performance Task from previous years
4.
Household Chemistry
and Everyday Applications
5.
Creative Writing
and Oral Presentation
6.
Persuasive Writing
on an issue
Topics: Chemical
Quantities
Uncertainty
in Measurement - Significant Figures
Calculating
with Measurements
Scientific
Notation
Substances
Mixtures/Solutions
Physical
and Chemical Properties
Conservation
of Mass
Symbols
of the Elements
Forms
of Energy
Conservation
of Energy
Heat
Measurement
Interaction
Between Electric Charges
Performance Standards:
After completing this unit
the student will be able to:
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