NHPS CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

To be Revised 07-08

I) Traditional Chemistry (Honors/Academic)

II) Chemistry for All (Academic/Others)
Chemistry
Curriculum Outline

 

 

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


 

Unit 2:             Matter, Energy and Measurement

 

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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