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Qualitative/Quantitative Lesson 1 "Introduction to Chemistry"

Science and Technology Standards:

PA Standard 3.4.12A
PA Standard 3.4.12D

Purpose:

1. I will define chemistry.
2. I will provide examples of matter.
3. I will identify physical and chemical changes.
4. I will review my mathematics knowledge.

Homework Due:

1. No homework

Handouts/Supplies:

1. Textbooks
2. Pre-Chemistry Quiz
3. In-Focus Projector
4. "Introduction to Chemistry.ppt"
5. Review - Basic Math used in Chemistry

I. Introduction

Opening Assignment:

Warm-Up: Find assigned seat, and fill out information notecard.
State the purpose

II. The Lesson:

Activity #1: Collect Information notecards
Activity #2: If applicable, complete Pre-Chemistry Quiz
Activity #3: If applicable, review Pre-Chemistry Quiz
Activity #4: Assign numbers and distribute textbooks
Activity #5: Define Chemistry (PowerPoint Presentation)
Activity #6: Complete the ethanol demonstration
Activity #7: Background Information (PowerPoint Presentation)
Activity #8: Overview the topics and direction of the course (PowerPoint Presentation)
Activity #9: Read and take notes on Sections 1.1 and 3.1 - 3.5
Activity #10: Discuss math ability and selection of chemistry
Activity #11: Complete "Review- Basic Math used in Chemistry" (Quant Only)

1. Percentage
2. Ratio and Proportion
3. Math Comprehension

III. Closure:

Summary Assignment:

Summarize today's lesson:
1. Define chemistry.
2. List an example of matter.
3. Identify a chemical change.

Homework Assignment (Write down in planners):

1. *Review - Basic Math used in Chemistry: Math Comprehension (Due Lesson 2)
2. Cover textbook (Due Lesson 2)
3. Read and take notes on Sections 1.2 (Due Lesson 2)
4. *Review - Basic Math used in Chemistry: Percentage (Due Lesson 3)
5. *Review - Basic Math used in Chemistry: Ratio and Proportion (Due Lesson 3)
6. Read and take notes on Sections 3.1 - 3.5 (Due Lesson 3)
*Quantitative Class Only

Preview of Next Class:

1. Measuring with Significant Figures

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