Elements & Compounds
Learning Outcomes1. Show that a compound is composed of atoms by observing the decomposition of water.
2. Compare the properties of water with those of the constituent elements of water from observations of its decomposition. 3. Distinguish among elements, compounds, and mixtures. 4. Construct a model that explains how chemical reactions can be represented by equations. ActivitiesComplete online lesson 6: Pure Substances
http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content /science9/chemistry/lesson6.html Complete online lesson 7: Elements, Compounds & Atoms http://www.saskschools.ca/curr _content/science9/chemistry/lesson7.html Watch clips from gaggletube and discuss. Gaggletube http://memphis.gaggletn.com/ The CHEMICAL BONDS Song - Mr. Edmonds - Rock with Abba's "Dancing Queen" music theme ! |
VocabularyElements
Compounds Atomic Arrangements Which elements make up most of the atmophere of earth?
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Explore & LearnElement Games
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com /Elementsgames.htm Chemical Mix-up Game http://mint.ua.edu/games/chemical-mixup/ Carbon is Forever http://library.thinkquest.org/C005377/ Science Vocabulary Hangman http://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/ |
Standards for Elements & Compounds
GLE 087.9.1 Understand that all matter is made up of atoms.
GLE 0807.9.3 Interpret data from an investigation to differentiate between physical and chemical changes.
GLE 0807.9.4 Distinguish among elements, compounds, and mixtures.
GLE 0807.9.7 Explain the Law of Conservation of Mass.
GLE 0807.9.8 Interpret the events represented by a chemical equation.
GLE 0807.Inq.5 Communicate scientific understanding using descriptions, explanations, and models.
GLE 0807.Inq.3 Synthesize information to determine cause and effect relationships between evidence and explanations.
GLE 0807.9.3 Interpret data from an investigation to differentiate between physical and chemical changes.
GLE 0807.9.4 Distinguish among elements, compounds, and mixtures.
GLE 0807.9.7 Explain the Law of Conservation of Mass.
GLE 0807.9.8 Interpret the events represented by a chemical equation.
GLE 0807.Inq.5 Communicate scientific understanding using descriptions, explanations, and models.
GLE 0807.Inq.3 Synthesize information to determine cause and effect relationships between evidence and explanations.
Common Core Connections
CCSS Writing: Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
CCSS Reading: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6-8 texts and topics.
CCSS Reading: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6-8 texts and topics.