Chemistry Blueprint
Course title:
Chemistry
School-wide Expectations:
Students will demonstrate:
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Effective communication skills for a variety of purposes and audiences
Quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills
Learning Goals (reference to appropriate national standards):
Students will be able to:
Demonstrate that scientific inquiry progresses through a continuous process of
questioning, data collection, analysis and interpretation
Demonstrate scientific literacy through the ability to read, write, discuss and present
coherent about science
Apply scientific numeracy skills including the use of mathematical operations and
procedures t o calculate, analyze and present scientific data and ideas
Describe the structure of the atoms and molecules ( PS 1a, PS 1b, PS1c)
Understand the structure and properties of matter (PS 2a, , PS2d, PS2e)
Relate the interactions of matter and energy ( PS 6a. PS6b, Ps6c & PS6d)
Understand the basic principles of ionic, covalent , and metallic bonding (PS 2c)
Evaluate the physical and chemical properties and classification of elements including
periodicity (PS 2b)
Comprehend the complexity of chemical reactions (PS 3a, PS 3b)
Understand the mole concept, stoichiometry, conservation of mass and the laws of
composition (PS 5a, PS 5b, PS 5c, Ps5d)
Apply basic concepts of equilibrium, chemical kinetics and thermodynamics (PS 3d, PS
5d)
Analyze the properties of acids and bases, oxidation-reduction chemistry, and solutions
(PS 3c)
Trace the historical development and perspectives in chemistry including contributions
of significant scientists and theories
Apply the concept of bonding characteristics of carbon to the formation of organic
molecules
Course Content (list of topics covered):
Atomic and Molecular Structure
The science of chemistry, describing matter and classifying matter
Atomic structure
Quantum model of the atom and electron configuration
Periodic table
Chemical Bonds
Covalent, ionic and metallic bonds
Cell units of repeating patterns
Intermolecular forces of liquids , solids and gases
Lewis dot structures
Shape of molecules
Chemical Reactions
Oxidations- reduction
Acid / base
Combustion
Double replacement
Decomposition
Synthesis
Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry
Writing balanced equations
Defining what a mole is
Calculation molar mass
Using conversions to from mole to particles, volume and mass
Calculation of enthalpy change in a reaction using Hess’s Law
Reaction Rates
Determining reaction rates
Factors effecting reaction rates
Equilibrium
Common Assessments (benchmark assessments, summative assessment, if applicable):
Scientific Inquiry, Literacy, and Numeracy
Uncertainty of Measurement Performance Assessment
Unit to Unit Conversion
Atomic and Molecular Structure
Interpreting the Periodic Table
States of Matter
Electron configuration
Chemical Bonds
Writing Ionic formulas
Writing Molecular formulas
Identifying Intermolecular forces
Drawing Lewis Dot Structures
Identifying Shapes of Molecules Lab
Chemical Reactions
Identifying Oxidation and Reduction Reactions Lab
Acid Base Titration Curve Lab
Combustion
Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry
Calculate Molar Mass
Mole to mass, particle and volume
Enthalpy Change Lab
Reaction Rates
Equilibrium
Major Resources (program, anchor text, or other BOE approved resource):
Prentice Hall Chemistry Connections to Modern World Text
Prentice Hall Chemistry Lab Manual Connections to The Modern World
Internet Use and applications