S+Kuvaja,+Kyle

**Office:** **Office Phone:** **Office Hours:** Monday-Friday (12PM-3:30PM) ** E-mail: ** kyle.kuvaja@maine.edu
 * Teacher:** Mr. Kuvaja

=Summary of Unit= // Students will understand that there there is a structure of atoms and this structure determines the chemical properties they exhibit. Students will be able to describe the structure of atoms; illustrate how bonds are formed in molecules; build models of molecules; compare and contrast the various elements in the periodic table; consider other reactions that can take place within a given molecule; and reflect on how chemical processes affect their everyday lives. Students will be asked to self-assess their understanding and progress in the course. They will learn how to review the work of their peers and how to use constructive criticism to revise their own work. Students will complete a pre-assessment test prior to starting the unit and each lesson, multiple formative assessments throughout the lessons in the form of entrance/exit tickets, clickers, "decisions, decisions", "give one, get one", slap it, triangular prism, standard quizzes, and be expected to self-reflect following any sort of assessment. At the end of the unit students will create an iMovie presentation that shows how they can apply chemical principles to their life. Students will create a portfolio that includes artifacts from physical and digital sources that show what they learned. //

=Establish Goals= Maine Learning Results Content Area: Science and Technology Standard Label: D. The Physical Setting Standard: D3 Matter and Energy Grade Level Span: Grade 9-Diploma

Students describe the structure, behavior, and interactions of matter at the atomic level and the relationship between matter and energy. Performance indicators: a,b,c,d

=Students will understand that= • there is a structure of atoms and this structure determines the chemical properties they exhibit. • the arrangement of atoms determines a molecule's properties, including the bonds it makes. • a molecule has properties that allows one to make predictions about chemical reactions it can be involved in.

=Essential Questions= • How does the structure of atoms determine the chemical properties they exhibit? • Why does the arrangement of atoms determine the properties of a molecule? • How do the properties of a molecule effect the chemical reaction it can be involved in?

=Students will know=

• Terminology: atom, electron, neutron, proton, energy level, element, orbitals, charge, cation, anion, molecule, bonds, covalent bond, ionic bond, hydrogen bond, reaction rate, energy,acid, base, endothermic, exothermic, reaction, alcohol, density, dilution, atomic mass, atomic number, atomic weight, mass, mole, cathode, anode, oxidation, heat, pH, octet rule, solute, solvent, saturated, buffer, half-life, isotopes

• Important molecules: molecular oxygen, water, sodium chloride, potassium nitrate, glucose, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, sodium hydroxide, ammonia, ethanol, molecular nitrogen

• Famous scientists: Democritus, John Dalton, Dmitri Mendelev, Marie Curie, Amedeo Avogadro, Sir William Ramsay, Le Chatelier, Sir Issac Newton = = =Students will be able to= • describe the structure of atoms • illustrate how bonds are formed in molecules • build models of molecules • compare and contrast the various elements in the periodic table • consider other reactions that can take place with a given molecule • reflect on how chemical processes affect their everyday lives

**Performance Task Overview** You are an aspiring scientist who has recently graduated from MIT and have just heard about this promising job opportunity. Paula Aspell, the senior producer of NOVA is looking to develop a new television show based on the real-life applications of chemistry. To determine who will host this new segment, contestants are asked to create a movie that connects chemistry to the world around them. Paula is not only looking for feedback from the other producers, but also potential viewers. Paula asks that all contestants post their video entries onto NOVA’s Youtube Channel. You will create an iMovie that is creative, links chemistry to a real-world situation that is meaningful to you, and incorporates extensive knowledge of chemical principles discussed in class. A description of your movie should be created as a hook to entice others to view it and placed on your video webpage. Your product should show Paula Aspell and the other producers of NOVA that you are passionate about chemistry, have fresh, new ideas, and can back everything up with facts. The selected individual will have the opportunity to show the importance of chemistry to the world!

=Expectations=


 * Classroom Behavior:** We will establish our own classroom guidelines during the year. One classroom behavior that I must enforce is there can be no chewing of gum while in the chemistry classroom. We will be working with chemicals that can be harmful. It is for your own safety that we not allow gum, food, or drink in the classroom. When we go on a nature walk, then you can feel free to chew gum, bring a drink, or have a snack outside.


 * Assignment Policy:** Assignments should be turned in the date that they are due. If you discuss a situation with me then we can set a new due date without penalty. Assignments should be complete.


 * Expectations:** I expect that all students in the class should have fun! Chemistry is an exciting subject. I only have a few requests. I would like all typed material to be size 12 Times New Roman, so that I can make sure that I can read it. Any student who is late will be marked down as such, unless there is a validated excuse. All students should be prepared for class when entering the room. We have a lot of exciting activities to do and knowledge to discover together. We all need to make sure we are ready for it.


 * Absentee Policy:** Attending class is necessary for not only your own learning, but it can help others too. I hope that you all appreciate all the different skills you bring to the table and realize that an absence stops the class from being able to share your experiences. No one is benefiting from you being absent. Being late with a valid excuse is acceptable. More than five absences and we will have a discussion about why you are not attending class.


 * Plagiarism/Cheating:** Ideas should be respected and as such, any material that is used should be cited to give credit to the author. The school will have a plan in place for any plagiarism in the classroom. I realize that mistakes happen and we will address that situation as it arises. Be sure to give credit where credit is due.

=Benchmarks=
 * 700 total points**

• **Podcast (100 points):** Students will create a newscast that describes the structure of the atom for a specific element. The news cast should be between 3 and 5 minutes long. The content that will need to be included in the news cast will be provided on the rubric. Creativity will be assessed, so if students want to add a theme to their newscast then that will be encouraged. Be informative and have fun with it!

• **Adobe Photoshop (100 points):** Students will create multiple images that are a visual representation of the process involved in bonding (one technique). The project should contain at least 5 different images for their bonding technique, but no more 12. The images should contain color and show knowledge of atom size, electron orbitals, and other specifics for the molecules they choose.

• **Google SketchUp or other digital 3D modeling (100 points):** Students will use digital modeling software software to represent atoms and bonds in a molecule. The students may use either one SketchUp document or multiple to convey the atoms or bonds in a molecule. Each student will be responsible for five molecules of their choosing. Students should show a key for which atoms are in the molecule, as well as the bond angles in the molecule.

• **Microsoft Word (100 points):** Students will use a template on Microsoft Word to create a brochure showing the similarities and differences for elements in the periodic table. The brochure should be colorful (unless black and white goes with the theme of their elements). The brochure should on one paper folded into the brochure. Students should feel free to be creative!

• **Prezi (100 points):** Students will develop a presentation on Prezi that represents different reactions for the same molecule. I will have students pick molecules out of a hat and from there they will hunt down any molecules or elements that could react with that molecule. The Prezi should show at least 5 reactions and no more than 12. The Prezi should present the reactions in an appealing way (color, pictures, embedded video).

• **i-Movie (200 points):** Students will create an i-Movie that represents something in chemistry that is meaningful to the student. The i-Movie should be between 5-10 minutes long and contain all knowledge from the course, including: atomic structure, molecules, bonding, and reactions. Students should be able take the knowledge from the class and adapt it to real life. Students will be working with a partner. One of the students will film for the other student while they create their movie as the actor and then the roles will reverse. These roles help each student with the filming process and it gives everyone someone to throw ideas off of.

=Grading Scale=
 * A ** (93 -100), ** A- ** (90 - 92), ** B+ ** (87 - 89), ** B ** (83 - 86), ** B- ** (80 - 82), ** C+ ** (77 - 79), ** C ** (73-76), ** C- ** (70 - 72), ** D+ ** (67 - 69), ** D ** (63 - 66), ** D- ** (60 - 62), ** F ** (0 - 59).