Course Syllabus
NOTES First 6weeks
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Midterm ALT Study Guide:
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Atomic Theory History
Chemistry students work in small groups to research one of the following models of atomic structure: John Dalton’s solid sphere model, J.J. Thomson’s plum pudding model, Ernest Rutherford’s nuclear model, Niels Bohr’s planetary model, and the wavemechanical model. Each group prepares a one page handout for all classmates summarizing the model and the evidence that led to it. Each student then uses the handouts as a resource to write a personal letter to John Dalton explaining the advances to his atomic theory. |
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Tibits of Extended Learning
Project Due Date 10/12 and 10/13 |
| WEEK 9 & 10 |
Structure of the Atom Elements are substances that cannot be broken down into simpler forms of matter, and they are the primary constituents of all matter. The elements are the basis of all chemical interactions, and the implications of the ways in which atoms interact are relevant to every aspect of our lives, from health to technology, energy, and the environment. Essential Questions ￮ What is an element? ￮ What is an atom? ￮ What happens to an atom when its structure is changed? ￮ How do knowledge and understanding of elements impact different aspects of our lives? Enduring Understandings ￮ All matter is made of atoms. ￮ Atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons; the nucleus consists of protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting in shells. ￮ Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge. ￮ Changing the numbers of protons, electrons, or neutrons changes an atom and can create different elements and isotopes; isotopes are atoms of a single element that differ in number of neutrons, and can be stable or unstable. ￮ Elements each have different properties that are useful to people in different ways. ￮ Some elements go through a process of radioactive decay. People utilize radioactivity in many ways, but it can also be dangerous. |
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Tibits of Extended Learning
Project Due Date 10/12 and 10/13
Week 10 Unit Test Part A |
| WEEKI 11 & 12 |
Atomic Theory
Goal:
The objective of this lesson is for students to become familiar with the historic and scientific development of atomic theory. They will recognize the beginnings of atomic theory with the ancient Greeks, and follow its changes through to modern wave theory. Studentswill also work in cooperative learning groups, and further develop their computer and internet skills.
Overview:
The class will discuss as a large group, how advances in technology require previous levels of discovery. Students will be informed that in their studies of atomic theory, they will discover that scientific theory also requires previous levels of theorization. In small groups, students will study atomic theory through use of the Internet. Each group will then select the one stage or scientist of atomic theory development it feels was the most significant in reaching current wave theory. Groups will then prepare a written report that defends their selection. Further studies can then be done on quantum studies, the role of the electron in bonding, radioactivity, atomic bombs, fusion, or fission.
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Student Notes via ppt Alternative assignments for Absent/Late Submission
Tibits of Extended Learning
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