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Unit 1a & Unit 1b - Fall 2021


Periodic Table - Uses of the Elements

Unit 1a

 8/10:   What is chemistry - Get to know Mrs. Luci and expectations/Mrs. Luci's Webpage & Join Google Classroom- 
             Block : Class Code:      Block 5: Class Code: /Complete First Day Information Google Form and submit/
            Reference sheets:  Element list, Periodic table & Conversion Sheet/  Welcome Video
            HW: 1. Read:  course orientation  and safety contract: Complete the Google Form posted 
                    on the Google Classroom by 8 pm on 8/12/21
                    2. Start memorizing element list - name and symbol.

 8/11 :   Questions on Course Orientation/Watch the Na Demo video -Make a list of observations & questions / 
              Copper & Silver Nitrate Video  
               2.   Watch the Balance Equations Video
               3.  Complete problems 1-4 on worksheet


 8/12:    Review answers to balance equations 1-4 & take questions/Students Balance 
            equations 5-10 then review with Mrs. Luci/Review of Periodic Table Information , protons, neutrons & electrons/
            Basic structure of an atom - Bohr Models- Mrs. Luci will demonstrate a few problems on Jamboard/
            guided practice time & review with questions/ 
           HW: 1. Read and take notes pg. 68, 69, 70,       2. Draw Bohr Model for: Mg, F.
            OPTIONAL: How to Draw Bohr Model HELP!

  8/13:     Bohr Model HW  - quick review of Bohr models/Notes on
             document camera  Predicting Ions Notes: Complete the guided practice problems
                HW:   1. Predicting ion charge, Bohr Models and protons, neutrons and electrons - 
                            Link on Google Classroom 
                          2.  What happens during a Redox Reaction Video  - Only watch video till you reach 3:45.
                     

8/16:     Recap and Review Na Demo Video & Silver and Copper Nitrate Redox Video- Real Demo - Write and balance half reactions/
            Read through Ionic Bonding & Ionic Nomenclature notes. & complete 4 practice problems.
           HW:  1. Read & take notes on pgs. 94-97   
                     2.Watch the Alkali Metal Video [3 minute video on the redox reaction of Alkali metals  with water]
                     
8/17:    Redox reaction with Zinc and Copper (II) chloride Video - 
                                  Draw Pictures of each test tube.  What was oxidized? What evidence supports that? Write the oxidation half reaction.
                                   What was reduced? What evidence supports that? Write the reduction half reaction.
            HW: 1.  Writing Binary Formulas( complete 1-8)- Submit on classroom
                   2.  Review & memorize Element Symbols & all Content.....Quiz on Friday!!!

8/18:  Review HW/

       
            HW: 1.  Read and take notes for the front page of "Precision, accuracy  and significant figures"      
                    2.  Study for Friday Quiz- Study everything
                     3.  OPTIONAL: If the Writing Binary Formulas was hard, watch this video                         

8/19:  More Redox examples with half rxn and balancing/Group B ions (Transition Metals)Handout /
             HW:   1. Ionic bonding HW pg.121: #41    - Submit to Classroom
                      2. Review Measurement Terms Handout
                        3.  Group B ions (Transition Metals)Handout - Do 11- 12 on Writing Binary Formulas linked on 1/12
               
8/20:   Review HW/ Finish 13-20 on Writing BInary Formulas - show key/What are sig. figs? Why do we use them? Precision vs. accuracy, 
            uncertainty? Discussion/Google Classroom Quiz [Content & element symbols]
                HW:  1. Precision, accuracy and Sig. figs back side - Submit to Classroom
                          2.  Study element list 
                     
 8/23:   Get out a cm ruler for today's lesson/Show student's the ruler and other hand drawn rulers and practice measuring/ 
            Explain how to do a Jamboard and share with Mrs. Luci. /
              
              HW: 1. Ionic Nomenclature  pg. 118-119:#6,25   
                     2. Students get an object shorter than your ruler.  Line the object up with the zero line on the ruler, 
                          then take a picture including the ruler and object. Upload picture to a Jamboard and Share Jam with Mrs. Luci . 
                         On the jam, be sure to include the measurement of the object and the uncertainty. ..then upload and submit to the 
                        Google Classroom.

8/24:    Rev. HW& HW Quiz/Explain today's assignments

              On Your Own Asynchronous Day:  
             1. Iron and Copper (II) sulfate rxn Video [ a. What was oxidized?  b.  What was reduced? 
             c.  What are the products? d. Are there any spectators? Use evidence to support your statements]
             2.  Complete  SN Handout/
           HW: Read and take notes pg 126-140 in your World of Chemistry book& then try  sig. figs sheet [1-20] - 
                    Underline the sig. figs.  
                     
                         
8/25:   Rev. HW & measurement jams/Measurement tools - Students sketch in notebook: write measurement with uncertainty and
            underline the sig. figs./
             HW: 1. Sig. Fig's in Measurement Practice -Submit to Classroom  2. Study for  quiz

8/26:    Rev. SN HW on doc camera/Redox problem: Draw Pictures, what is oxidized? what is reduced?
            Any spectator? Write the oxidation half-rxn and the reduction half-rxn & Balance using half-reaction method:
                Al(s)  +  ZnCl2(aq)    -->   Zn(s)    +    AlCl3(aq) /HW Quiz #2 [20 min]- You may use Periodic Table
                HW: 1.  More Measurement practice    2. sig. figs sheet 21-60   3. Optional Redox Reading:  pg. 258-261
      
                                     
8/27:    Review Sig. Fig. HW/Sig figs in math practice/Naming Ionic compounds sheet/
                HW:   1. Lab Format Handout - review   
                2. Redox Problem #1 (Complete like examples from class) -Submit to Classroom

8/30:        Rev Redox Problem #1 Submissions /Discuss Metal replacement Lab , Pre-write questions 
                with Google  Meet open for ?  { Make a copy of my document, then add MLA, answer pre-lab questions and 
                make data table larger} 
              HW: 1.  Redox #3 from last night's worksheet  2. Binary Ionic nomenclature practice - Submit on Google Classroom


8/31:        Quick Questions and explanation of Metal Replacement Lab

              On Your Own Asynchronous Day:  
                1. Watch Metal Replacement Lab Video 1  & Video 2   Then fill in your data table
                2. Answer these Questions in your sample calcs section: [Disregard the questions on the lab handout]  
                        a.  Which metal was the most reactive?  
                        b.  Which metal was the least reactive? 
                        c.  Rank the metals from most reactive to least reactive.  
             HW:   1.  Measurement handout   2.   Read pg 635 - 637 [Redox] 
         

1/28:       Rev. HW & Submitted Nomenclature assignment/Write Lab redox equations together
                HW: 1.  Nomenclature  Pgs. 118-119: 7, 8, 25  and Review KEY
                        2. Measurement sheet - Complete and Review KEY

1/29:     Rev. HW/ Work on lab redox equations [Include: Beakers, charges on all species, identify the Spectator, the species 
                    oxidized, the species reduced, then write the oxidation half-rxn, the reduction half-rxn, then balance the 
                    electron exchange and sum.]
            HW Quiz [Redox, Sig. Figs & measurement, Ionic Nomenclature]
            HW:  1. Redox problem #4 on worksheet [HINT:  all diatomic molecules have a zero charge.]  
                      2. Chemistry HW #1 (measurement) - Submit to Classroom
                                                          

2/1:   No Internet so we just review the quiz #3 - Make up quiz this Friday.

2/2:  Rev. Redox HW #4- Do on Board (oxidized species, reduced species & spectator species)/Complete Redox #5 and rev/
            Work on lab redox equations
            HW: 1. Finish Metal Rep. Lab and Submit to Google Classroom  
                                              

2/3:   Did you get your lab submitted??  Quiz #3 retake this Friday...Study

          On Your Own Asynchronous Day:  
           
            HW: 1.   practice Ionic Nomenclature  - Submit to Classroom
                      Optional:   How to Balance Redox Problems?  

          
2/4:   Radioactivity - What makes an element radioactive?What is an isotope? 
            Alpha, Beta and positron Particles in Decay equations/
            HW: 1.   Radioactive Decay Equations   -Submit to Classroom
                    2. Study for tomorrow's requiz #3

                                        
2/5:    Review HW/More redox practice -sheet - then review/HW Quiz #3  RETAKE!!!
            HW: 1.  Complete problems pg 694-695:4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14 - Submit to classroom
                     
2/9:  Review HW/ Making Ionic Compounds HW  /
            HW: 1. Complete half of Practice Test 1a  -Submit to classroom    
           

2/10:  Review 1st half of practice Test 1a/

                   On Your Own Asynchronous Day:  
           1.  More Radioactive decay equations - pg 694: 13 & 15, pg 697: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 -
           2.  Finish practice test   
          3.  Unit 1a Supplement page -Submit to classroom
         
Hey TODAY OFFICE HOURS FROM 12:30 to 1:30  - only day this week!!!!

2/11:  [SUB]  Show answer keys for rest of practice test and supplemental page

             1.  Review Practice Test
              2.  Review Supplemental page & Radioactive Decay equations.
             3.  Review element symbols 
             4.  Skim all notes and assignments from the unit & review all linked handouts
             5. Plan a Google Meet study group with others
             6.  What you need out for the test tomorrow: Periodic Table, 4 pieces of binder paper and your calculator.  
                    You will be submitting as a pdf if you are a remote learner.
                
2/12: [SUB]Timed Test - Unit 1a with Camera ON Submit picture
         HW: 1.  Review: DA Steps Handout 
                   2. Polyatomic Ion List 
        

Unit 1b
  
2/16: Meaning of division activity (Mass per unit volume of a wood block)/Pre-write lab: MLA, Title, BI, Data Table/Begin DA
          HW:   1.  Wood block lab data collection Video
                    2. Complete Sample calculations , upload page to a Jamboard, share so I can edit- Submit on Google Classroom
                        by 10 pm
   
 2/17: Shred Wood Block Lab/Give purpose for cylinder lab

              On Your Own Asynchronous Day:  
            HW:  1. Watch cylinder ratio lab Data Collection Video
                    2.  Complete Sample Calculations, upload page to a Jamboard, share so I can edit - submit to Google Classroom 
                         for a Grade by 10 pm

2/18:  DA simple lecture
                HW:    1. Read and take notes on pgs. 144-148  [DA]  
                       2.  Isn't DA Fun?  # 7, 8, 9   - Submit to Classroom 

2/19:  Review HW/More DA with squared and cubed units/Return and Discuss cylinder ratio lab and Lab redo policy- 
            Homogeneous vs heterogeneous mixtures/prep iron and sand mixture lab./
            HW: 1.  Isn't DA Fun? 3-6 
              2.  Lab: Find the mass Fe per unit mass mixture- Data Video  
                    & Complete sample calculations and Submit to Google Classroom for a grade by 10 pm on 2/21

2/22:  Show HW Key while taking roll/Homogeneous mixture:  Prep Salt Solution Lab -Introduction, group talked through procedure 
            on the board and data table/Mrs. Luci will Collect Day 1 measurements: Lab Includes: MLA, Title, Introduction (purpose & BI), 
            Data and Sample Calcs
          HW: 1. Finish Isn't DA Fun? problems 1 & 2
                    2. Work on Redo Labs

2/23:  Show HW key while taking roll/Data collection day 2- Mrs. Luci measures/Now complete your sample calcs for salt soln lab
            HW:  1. Nomenclature with polyatomic ions
                      2. Submit Salt Soln lab to Google Classroom for grade by 10 pm
     

2/24:   Review HW/Ratio DA problem (1 example Problem) on a Jamboard/

        On Your Own Asynchronous Day:
            1. Wood Block Act: Find the mass per unit volume of the wood block
                   **Wood block: mass = 45.67 g, Length =  4.56 cm, width = 2.34 cm, height = 14.56 cm
           2.  Use your ratio for the wood block from class to calculate the mass of a giant wood block, of the same type of wood, with 
                     dimensions of 3,459.00 cm x  854.90 cm x 291.61 cm.  Use your ratio as a conversion factor.  Put on a Jamboard.
     

2/25: Review a few wood block labs- choose random students/Cylinder Ratio & DA Pre-write: Purpose - Find the mass per unit volume of 
          one cylinder. Then use your ratio as a conversion factor to solve for the volume of your giant cylinder. Video for - Data.
          Then use your ratio to solve for the volume of a giant cylinder of the same material that has a mass of 4.56 lbs.  
            [MLA heading, title, Introduction with purpose and Background Information with 3  bullets, also make a data table. & Sample Calcs./
      HW: 1. Finish and submit Cylinder DA Lab to Classroom by 10 pm 
             2.  DA Practice sheet   
                                                                                                  
2/26: [SUB]  1. Read ONLY the  Beandle Activity , but don't do! /  2.  Mole Reading...What is a mole? What is Avogadro's Number? -
          3. Watch the Beandle Activity  Video & take notes 
            HW:  1. HW Quiz which will include some polyatomic ions -Quiz opens on the classroom at 1 pm and closes at 3 pm, it can only be taken on a Chromebook!!!
                     2.  Practice molar mass and Avogadro's Number
       
            
3/1: Review HW/ More Ratio DA/How to write formulas for ratio solving/ Discuss Redo Labs and How to fix
           HW: 1. Nomenclature with Polyatomic ions #1   2.  Work on redo labs

3/2:    Review HW/Ratio Review HW /Begin Unit 1b Practice test
           HW: 1. FInish Practice test 2.  Nomenclature practice with Polyatomic Ions #2  3. Work on redo labs

3/3:  Review Practice test Unit 1b 
        On Your Own Asynchronous Day: Review Practice test & nomenclature with polyatomic ions
         HW: 1. Review Practice Test & all Unit 1b material   2. Work on redo labs

3/4: Unit 1b Test & District Common Assessment  (Part 1 of Midterm - 10% of Midterm Grade)   
        HW: Work on redo labs

3/5:  Unit 1b Test & District Common Assessment (Part 1 of Midterm - 10% of Midterm Grade)
          HW: All redo labs due by 10 pm 3/6/21!!      
        
       Thursday 3/4/21

            1st: 7:50 - 9:45

            4th: 9:50 - 11:45

        Friday 3/5/2021

            3rd: 7:50 - 9:45

            5th: 9:50 - 11:45      
    
3/8:  Review for the Midterm exam and review Unit 1b Test results
        HW: Review all material and exam from Unit 1a

3/9:  Review and practice all content from Unit 1a & Unit 1b
        HW:  Review all material for midterm

3/10: Midterm Exam  **written by Mrs. Luci (90% of Midterm Grade)
             On Your Own Asynchronous Day

            Exam will open at 9 am and close at noon!!








Did not Cover due to Distance Learning:
 Collect Unit 1 HW packet
 New Seats/St & Rev HW/Write your procedure and make final data table for electroplating lab  /Inspect the lab set-up on 
            front lab counter/ 
Electroplating Lab data collection, run two trials if your result for molar mass of Copper is +/- 5 g/mol off of 
           accepted value/HW: 1.  Work on electroplating lab - Finish Sample Calcs and Start Discussion
2. Enroll in Turnitin.com   3.  Research Electroplating  
                              [Be sure to record your sources.]   
           
                            Turnitin.com Log In Information:  
                                                         
                                                                Block 1: Enrollment KEY:            Class ID: 
                                                                Block 3: Enrollment KEY:            Class ID:
                                                                Block 4: Enrollment KEY:             Class ID: 
     Electroplating notes/Begin Electroplating Introduction - Typed on a Google Doc, do not share doc with anyone!!!
             HW: 1.  Finish Introduction Electroplating Lab 
HW: 1.   Read attached SDS information for metals and give me one highlight from each
             metal in ink under your pre-lab questions. SDS Link: 
                          Copper  Magnesium   Tin    Zinc
 Discuss &  pre-write for Voltaic Cell lab [Answer 3 questions in Background information -  Define Oxidation & Reduction, then read
            Flinn information at bottom of front page, and tell me something you learned from it. Then title all tables in lab.]

 Copper metal with nitric acid Rxn Video (REDOX) Questions: 
                     A. Write down your visual observations of the reaction. 
                     B.  Why did the reaction stop?  
                     C.  What was oxidized?  Evidence to support?

 Finish 13-16 on Determine Sig. Digits sheet

      2. 2. Finish Sample Calcs for Jelly Bean and Kidney bean activity 
    JB & KB activity/



How many grams of sugar are in the mixture? 
        - Brainstorm: what would you do, what would you measure and what would your sample calcs look like/