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Dear Families, 

 

 We are currently studying "Atoms" found in Chapter 12 in our textbook.  Students will have assignments, such as:  14 vocabulary words definitions, flashcards, skill-building worksheets, a vocabulary practice quiz, and a graded vocab quiz, and a chapter test.  There will also be an opportunity for extra credit.  Students will be able to design a 3-D atom model of an element of their choice.  

 

Click here to play the Chapter 12 Jeopardy Review Game.

 

Here are the vocabulary words and learning objectives for the chapter...

 

 
Lesson 1 - What is Matter Composed of?

atom

proton

nucleus

neutron

electron

atomic number

 

 Make inferences about objects that can't be seen 

Define an atom and describe its parts

Analyze historic experiments that led to modern atomic theory.

Click here for Inside an Atom Song

Click here for Addam's Family theme song

Click here for the Atom's Family song lyrics

Click here for Scientists PowerPoint

 

MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS:  Look for what's inside an atom and how people learned what's there.

 

 

 

 

Lesson 2 - What are Elements and Compounds? 

 

element
metal
nonmetal
periodic table
 compound

 

Observe and classify elements.

Use the periodic table to identify common elements

Distinguish the structures and properties of elements and compounds.

Click here for the element song

Websites on the Elements and Periodic Table

www.ptable.com/

www.chemicalelements.com

www.periodictable.com

www.periodicvideos.com/index.html

http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/

 

Superhero Projects!

http://www.chemicool.com

http://www.chemicalelements.com/

http://www.webelements.com/

http://www.lenntech.com/periodic-chart.htm

http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/

 

 

COMPARE AND CONTRAST:
Look for ways elements are alike and ways they are different.

 

 

 

Lesson 3 - What are the States of Matter

 

melting point
boiling point
plasma

Click here
 for changing states of matter Power Point

Click here for states of Matter Song

 

Describe four states of matter.

Relate changes of state to the addition or removal of heat.

 

CAUSE AND EFFECT:  Explain what causes matter to change state.

  

END OF CHAPTER  

 

Evaluate relationships of science, technology, and society.

 

Review chapter concepts 

 

 

 

 Remember if there are any questions, please contact me!  Thanks for your time!  :)

 

Mrs. Troutman