B3W3 Syllabus
By the end of this week, you should be able to:
- Explain the essentials of the discovery of the structure of the atom.
- Explain the three basic particles that make up an atom and give basic facts about each.
- Illustrate the structure of an atom of any given element based on its atomic number and atomic weight.
Assignments:
Xenophile: Quiz on endothermic and exothermic rxns, acids, bases, atoms vs molecules, combustion, catalysts and balancing equations. You may use only the foldable from last week. Monday W3D1
Yclept: Drawing of an atom of "your" element, showing neutrons, protons and electrons in correct numbers and locations. Heading should include the name and symbol of your element, its atomic number and its atomic weight. Should have nucleus and electron cloud labeled. Also, include information on the group your element belongs to: what is the name of the group and the important characteristics of that group? Due Thursday W3D4. Once this is approved, you can start work on the final draft of your pamphlet for next week.
Zoroastrian: Timeline of major events in the history of atomic studies (from class notes), due Friday, W3D5.
B3W4 Syllabus
By the end of this week, you should be able to:
- Explain the purpose of the periodic table of the elements.
- List the major families of elements and give examples and characteristics of each family.
Amanuensis: Final copy of brochure. Due W4D1.
Baal: Block 3 Final. May use one standard sheet of paper (both sides) for your notes. You'll be given a periodic table, though it will not have the names of the elements, just the symbols.
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