Category Archives: Chemistry 1

The Scientific Method

For those who did not return the classroom procedure, they need to do so as soon as possible, the deadline is Monday, September 10, 2012. Students will learn and apply the common steps of the scientific method, compare and contrast … Continue reading

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Classroom Procedure/Contract!

Students: Please note that the classroom procedure/contract is due by Monday September 10, 2012. Make sure that you have read it and signed it on the back. Furthermore, make sure that your parent/guardian is familiar with the process and if … Continue reading

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Welcome Back, Students!

I hope that you’ve had a restful summer vacation as you prepare to embark upon another school-year journey in life’s endeavors. Remember always to have a good breakfast prior to the start of your school day because it is THE MEAL … Continue reading

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Week Seventeen: Molecular Compounds

Students will learn about molecular compounds in terms of how these important substances tend to form. They will be able to identify the process of their formation, be able to name these molecular compounds based upon the conventional rules, and be … Continue reading

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Weeks Fifteen & Sixteen: Ionic & Covalent Compounds

Students will learn about how metals and non-metals form compounds either ionically or covalently. They will realize that a metal that combines with a non-metal can form an ionic bond while two non-metals can result in sharing of electrons,  i.e., … Continue reading

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Weeks Thirteen & Fourteen: The Periodic Table & Periodic Law

Students will study how the periodic table is organized that is based upon its physical and chemical properties as well as learn about the history of its composition and the scientists that had made significant contributions to it over time.

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Week Eleven: Electrons in Atoms

Students will delve further into their study of the atom in terms of  how electrons are specifically arranged in different atoms, and how these arrangements influence the location of the atoms (elements) on the periodic table in terms of its families … Continue reading

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Week eleven: Electrons in Atoms

Students will delve further into the structure of the atom as they will study how the electrons are arranged in different atoms that reflect their locations in the columns and periods on the periodic table.

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Week Nine: The Atom

Students will learn about the history of the atom that includes the scientists that have contributed a plethora of scientific knowledge about their work with the atom and their significant discoveries.

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Week Five: Matter: Properties & Change

Students will explore and learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter through their observation and experimentation on various chemical substances that play a key role in their daily lives.

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