Chemistry Story Board

Subatomic Symphony: Unraveling Atomic Structure
(Units 1 & 2)

The Periodic Puzzle:  Uncovering Periodic Trends and Exploring Chemical Nomenclature
(Units 3 & 4)

A Balancing Act: Exploring Chemical Equations and Thermochemistry
 (Unit 5)

Mixing Matters: Exploring Solutions
(Units 6 & 7)

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Focus o the Story 

How has our understanding of the atom evolved over time?We begin by looking at how chemistry surrounds us in our everyday lives.  We will then look at the structure of the atom, the smallest unit of matter, which will be a part of our study throughout the whole course. 

How do intermolecular forces and the type of bonding determine physical and chemical properties of a compound?  Next we will look at how the position of an element on the periodic table will help us to predict how the atom will behave.  We will learn how atoms form bonds based on how their electrons interact.

How is stoichiometry useful?  Next, we will learn how chemical equations are used to describe the number and arrangement of atoms in chemical reactions.  We will also use a type of math for chemistry to help us describe the composition and quantities in a chemical reaction.

How are gas behaviors predicted from variables and mathematical relationships?
Finally, we will learn how solids, liquids, and gases behave in a predictable manner.  We will also learn how temperature plays a role in how much of a substance will dissolve in a liquid.

Transfer Goals

• Ask questions driven by curiosity on a given event or process in the natural world based on observations or data. (Thinkers and Inquirers)
• Plan and carry out investigations or use a design process to answer a question or solve a problem. (Problem Solvers and Value Creators)

• Ask questions driven by curiosity on a given event or process in the natural world based on observations or data. (Thinkers and Inquirers)
• Analyze and interpret data to determine its validity or usefulness, identify patterns and relationships, and/or draw conclusions.  (Thinkers and Inquirers; Knowledgeable)

• Ask questions driven by curiosity on a given event or process in the natural world based on observations or data. (Thinkers and Inquirers)
• Communicate results, solutions, or findings to inspire further inquiry and courses of action. (Communicators and Collaborators; Personally and Socially Responsible)

• Define problems through research into what is already known and think creatively about what solutions might be possible. (Problem Solvers and Value Creators; Personally and Socially Responsible)
• Analyze and interpret data to determine its validity or usefulness, identify patterns and relationships, and/or draw conclusions.  (Thinkers and Inquirers; Knowledgeable)

Learning Targets

• I will investigate and understand how elements have properties based on their atomic structure.
• I will investigate and understand how ions and isotopes are formed.

• I will investigate and understand how predictable patterns of properties emerge with the arrangement of elements on the periodic table.
• I will investigate and understand that atoms bond based on electron interactions.
• I will investigate and understand that atoms are conserved in chemical reactions.

• I will investigate and understand how to use mathematical relationships to compare and predict chemical quantities.
• I will investigate and understand that energy changes in reactions occur as bonds are broken and new bonds are formed.

• I will investigate and understand how temperature plays a role in the amount of a substance that will dissolve in a liquid.
• I will understand and investigate how solids, liquids, and gases behave.