Chemistry Instructional Guide

Atoms and Elements

Chemistry

Quarter 1

HMHUnit 2

Phenomena/ Unit Project

procedure list

mins

● Evidence Notebook ● Photoof

Lesson1:

Engage: Modeling Atomic Structure

57

60 mins

Modeling Atomic Structure

Investigative Phenomena: Aurora Polaris

aurora polaris

CER

Q: How do you think matter in the atmosphere can cause a phenomenon such as the northern lights?

● Evidence Notebook

Explore/Explain:

58-77

120 mins

● E1:59 ● E4:69

Exploration #1: Comparing Elements Based on Their Properties (58-61) Exploration #2: Investigating Atomic Structure (62-65) Exploration #3: Using Numbers to Describe Atoms (66-68) Exploration #4: Identifying Using a Flame Test (69-72) Exploration #5: Modeling Electron Confgurations (73-77)

● Evidence Notebook

Elaborate:

78

60 mins

Take It Further: Mass Spectrometry (78) Online Alternatives: Practice with Electron Confgurations, Evidence for the Atomic Model, Cryo-Electron Microscopy

● Evidence Notebook

Evaluate :

80-81

45 mins

● Lesson Self-Check (80) ● CER (80) ● Checkpoints Assessment (81)

● Evidence Notebook

Lesson2:

Engage: Investigating patterns in the periodic table.

83

60 mins