Unit 3
Atoms, Elements, and Sub-Atomic Particles
October 18-November 3
Essential Question(s):
What components make up matter?
Is all matter the same?
Standard(s):
Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.
Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles.
Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements
"I can" Statements:
Identify elements and their subatomic particles.
Calculate the relative abundance of a given isotope.
Reinforcement Activity:
Bean Bag Isotopes
"Early Chemists" Poster Project
"Mole Day" Celebration
What's My Element Game
Buckyball Models
