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Unit 1 Assignment Sheet
Matter
Learning Goals:
1. Recognize the origin and distribution of elements in the universe.
2. Summarize the major experimental evidence that led to the
development of various atomic models, both historic and current.
3. Discriminate between the relative size, charge, position and number of
protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atoms of different elements.
4. Correlate atomic structure and the physical and chemical properties
of an element to the position of the element on the periodic table.
5. Compare the different number of protons, neutrons, and electrons of
an atom in terms of ions, isotopes, and compounds.
Level A- Knowledge and Comprehension
Students must complete two assignments for each learning goal to turn in at the end of the
unit. 200 points will be earned for level A assignments (20 points per assignment). Students
may complete more assignments for extra-credit. All diagrams must be labeled and colored.
All answers must be in complete sentences. Remember, a paragraph is at least 5-7 sentences.
Learning Goal 1 – Elements in the Universe
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Note-taking Activity: Listen to a brief presentation and take notes on the entire
presentation in your chosen format.
Timeline Activity: Create a timeline showing the events of the big bang model. Include
color diagrams and descriptions up to the formation of the earth.
Graphing Activity: Get a “distribution of the elements” worksheet. Make a graph
displaying the information in the data tables. You should have a graph for each data
table. Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) comparing the elements found on the Earth with
those found in the Universe. Explain why the elements are distributed this way in the
universe.
Foldable Activity: Make a foldable containing information about the origin and
distribution of the elements of the universe.
Writing Activity: Write a one page summary of the Big Bang Theory. Cite the
evidences that support this theory. Include one source other than your textbook.
Learning Goal 2 – History of an Atom (Section 1.1, Chapter 2)
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Note-taking Activity: Listen to a brief presentation and take notes on the entire
presentation in your chosen format.
Timeline Activity: Create a timeline showing the events that led to the present-day
model of an atom. Include color diagrams and descriptions of at least 10 events.
History Connection Activity: Complete the Activity called Politics and Chemistry –
Elemental Differences on page 58 of the Chemistry: Concepts and Applications Book.
Draw a colored and labeled diagram that explains his experiments. Write a summary
paragraph of the information given and complete the “Exploring Further” Questions (12).
Worksheet Activity: Complete the History of an Atom Worksheet Packet.
Writing Activity: Choose one of the scientists that made a contribution to the discovery
of the atom and write a one page paper about his life and contributions. You must have
at least two sources different than your book, which you cite in your paper.
Learning Goal 3 – Structure of an Atom (Chapter 2)
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Note-taking Activity: Listen to a brief presentation and take notes on the entire
presentation in your chosen format.
Art Activity: Create a model of an atom. You must choose an element and create a
model using the correct number of protons, electrons, and neutrons. All parts must be
labeled. It must be 3D. Write a two paragraph summary of the limitations of using a
model to describe an atom.
Vocabulary Activity: Create a crossword using 20 elements. Make sure to have clues
for each element used. Include an answer sheet.
Worksheet Activity: Complete the Atomic Structure Worksheet Packet.
Vocabulary Activity: Make a crossword of the 24 vocabulary words from Chapter 2.
Use the definitions as clues. Include an answer sheet.
Learning Goal 4 - Trends of the Periodic table (Chapter 3)
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Note-taking Activity: Listen to a brief presentation and take notes on the entire
presentation in your chosen format.
Foldable Activity: Create a foldable that explains the trends of the periodic table.
Include at least four different trends that are found on the periodic table. Include at least
three diagrams that are colored and labeled.
Worksheet Activity: Complete the Periodic Table Worksheet Packet.
Everyday Chemistry Activity: Complete the Activity called You Are What You Eat on
Page 19 of the Chemistry: Concepts and Applications Book. Write a two paragraph
summary of the information given and reproduce the graph of the chemicals found in
your body. Complete the “Exploring Further” Questions (1-2).
Art Activity: Create a periodic table with the symbols, atomic numbers, and common
uses. Show the metals, nonmetals, metalloids, noble gases, halogens, lanthanides,
actinides, alkali metals, and the alkali earth metals are found. Get a blank periodic table
worksheet from the Chemistry Box.
Learning Goal 5 – Ions, Isotopes, and Compounds (Chapter 4 & 5)
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Note-taking Activity: Listen to a brief presentation and take notes on the entire
presentation in your chosen format.
MiniLAB #1: Complete the miniLAB: A Penny for your Isotopes on page 63 of the
Chemistry: Concepts and Applications Book. Create a data table to display your data.
Complete all the analysis questions using complete sentences.
Worksheet Activity: Complete the Ions, Isotopes and Compounds Worksheet Packet.
Everyday Chemistry Activity: Complete the Activity called Hard Water on Page 160
of the Chemistry: Concepts and Applications Book. Write a two paragraph summary of
the information given and include a colored and labeled diagram that describes the
information. Complete the “Exploring Further” Questions (1-3).
Worksheet Activity: Create a worksheet that has 10 Isotope calculation problems and
10 ions to compounds problems. Include an answer sheet with your worksheet.
Level B – Application
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States of Matter Lab
Experiment 30: Activity of Metals Lab
Chemical and Physical Change Lab
Essential Questions
Learning Goal #1: Recognize the origin and distribution of elements in
the universe.
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What evidence has been gathered for the common origin of matter?
Are elements the same throughout the universe?
Which elements are located where throughout the universe?
Where are the heavier elements located throughout the universe?
Learning Goal #2: Summarize the major experimental evidence that
led to the development of various atomic models, both historic and
current.
5. What experiments have been done that help us understand the structure of an
atom?
6. Describe the structure of an atom and how this changes from element to
element.
7. What are the benefits and limitations of using models in science?
Learning Goal #3: Discriminate between the relative size, charge,
position and number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atoms of
different elements.
8. What is the mole and how is the concept used in measuring quantities of an
element?
9. How is the periodic table used to determine protons, neutrons, and electrons
(especially valence electrons)?
10. What is a group or family and why are these patterns significant?
Learning Goal #4: Correlate atomic structure and the physical and
chemical properties of an element to the position of the element on the
periodic table.
11. Where are the most reactive and least reactive elements on the periodic table?
12. Where on the periodic table are the elements with the most metallic
characteristics?
Learning Goal #5: Compare the different number of protons, neutrons,
and electrons of an atom in terms of ions, isotopes, and compounds.
13. What is an isotope?
14. How are valence electrons related to the ionic charge (oxidation number) of an
element?
15. How do the number of protons and electrons compare in a compound with an
ion?