Chemistry Learning Goals
Click on each learning goal below to see the following:
1. Learning Criteria for the Goal - Learning criteria explain what the student must be able to do in order to achieve proficiency in the learning goal. An example is also provided for each learning criteria.
2. Learning Resources - These include:
Chemistry Booklet Page Numbers - These are page numbers in the student's chemistry booklet where the student can review the lessons and content related to the learning goal. Each student is given their own copy
of the chemistry booklets.
Video Tutorial Links - These are video tutorials that help the student understand the learning goal content.
Online Textbook Page Numbers - These are page numbers in the student's online textbook where the student can read about the content related to the learning goal. Students can access the online textbook by logging into their Sapling homepage.
*Some learning goals will be repeated throughout the year.
1. Learning Criteria for the Goal - Learning criteria explain what the student must be able to do in order to achieve proficiency in the learning goal. An example is also provided for each learning criteria.
2. Learning Resources - These include:
Chemistry Booklet Page Numbers - These are page numbers in the student's chemistry booklet where the student can review the lessons and content related to the learning goal. Each student is given their own copy
of the chemistry booklets.
Video Tutorial Links - These are video tutorials that help the student understand the learning goal content.
Online Textbook Page Numbers - These are page numbers in the student's online textbook where the student can read about the content related to the learning goal. Students can access the online textbook by logging into their Sapling homepage.
*Some learning goals will be repeated throughout the year.
Unit 2: Atomic Structure - Part 1- CURRENT UNIT
Learning Goal 11: I can draw and describe early models of the atom and explain the experimental results that led to their development.
Learning Goal 12: I can determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in atoms when given atom symbols, illustrations of basic atom models, and/or a periodic table.
Learning Goal 13: I can calculate the average atomic mass of an atom when given the percent composition and masses of the atom's isotopes.
Unit 2: Atomic Structure - Part 2
Learning Goal 14: I can explain how patterns in the properties of elements led to the development of the modern periodic table.
Learning Goal 15: I can explain the relationship between electrostatic forces in atoms and the following repeating patterns in the periodic table: valence electrons, energy levels, atomic radius, ionic radius, electronegativity, and ionization energy.
Learning Goal 16: I can identify and explain characteristics of the following element families: alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, noble gases, and transition metals.
Learning Goal 17: I can describe and explain the relationships between the wavelength, frequency, energy, and speed of light.
Learning Goal 18: I can calculate the frequency, wavelength, and energy of light when given the speed of light and Planck's constant.
Learning Goal 19: I can explain the relationship between the absorption of energy by the electrons of an atom and the atomic emission spectrum of the atom.
Learning Goal 20: I can explain the orbital structure of the quantum model of the atom.
Learning Goal 21: I can use the periodic table to write the electron configuration of an atom, draw the orbital notation of an atom, and write the noble gas electron configuration of an atom.
Unit 1: Matter and Measurement (1 exam)
Learning Goal 1: I can compare and contrast the particle structure and physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
Learning Goal 2: I can describe the differences between intensive physical properties, extensive physical properties, and chemical properties of matter.
Learning Goal 3: I can describe the differences between physical and chemical changes of matter.
Learning Goal 4: I can classify examples and particle illustrations of matter as a pure substance (element), pure substance (compound), mixture (homogeneous), or mixture (heterogeneous).
Learning Goal 5: I can evaluate the accuracy, precision, and percent error of measurements.
Learning Goal 6: I can explain the importance of significant figures in a measurement and identify the number of significant figures in a measurement value.
Learning Goal 7: I can round calculated values to the correct number of significant figures.
Learning Goal 8L: I can measure to the correct number of significant figures.
Learning Goal 9L: I can order and describe a series of logical steps that I would use to investigate a scientific question.
Learning Goal 10L: I can plan and implement safe investigative procedures including: developing hypotheses, selecting equipment, collecting data, organizing data, analyzing data, and communicating valid conclusions.
Unit 3: Chemical Bonding (1 exam)
Learning Goal 22:
Learning Goal 11: I can draw and describe early models of the atom and explain the experimental results that led to their development.
Learning Goal 12: I can determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in atoms when given atom symbols, illustrations of basic atom models, and/or a periodic table.
Learning Goal 13: I can calculate the average atomic mass of an atom when given the percent composition and masses of the atom's isotopes.
Unit 2: Atomic Structure - Part 2
Learning Goal 14: I can explain how patterns in the properties of elements led to the development of the modern periodic table.
Learning Goal 15: I can explain the relationship between electrostatic forces in atoms and the following repeating patterns in the periodic table: valence electrons, energy levels, atomic radius, ionic radius, electronegativity, and ionization energy.
Learning Goal 16: I can identify and explain characteristics of the following element families: alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, noble gases, and transition metals.
Learning Goal 17: I can describe and explain the relationships between the wavelength, frequency, energy, and speed of light.
Learning Goal 18: I can calculate the frequency, wavelength, and energy of light when given the speed of light and Planck's constant.
Learning Goal 19: I can explain the relationship between the absorption of energy by the electrons of an atom and the atomic emission spectrum of the atom.
Learning Goal 20: I can explain the orbital structure of the quantum model of the atom.
Learning Goal 21: I can use the periodic table to write the electron configuration of an atom, draw the orbital notation of an atom, and write the noble gas electron configuration of an atom.
Unit 1: Matter and Measurement (1 exam)
Learning Goal 1: I can compare and contrast the particle structure and physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
Learning Goal 2: I can describe the differences between intensive physical properties, extensive physical properties, and chemical properties of matter.
Learning Goal 3: I can describe the differences between physical and chemical changes of matter.
Learning Goal 4: I can classify examples and particle illustrations of matter as a pure substance (element), pure substance (compound), mixture (homogeneous), or mixture (heterogeneous).
Learning Goal 5: I can evaluate the accuracy, precision, and percent error of measurements.
Learning Goal 6: I can explain the importance of significant figures in a measurement and identify the number of significant figures in a measurement value.
Learning Goal 7: I can round calculated values to the correct number of significant figures.
Learning Goal 8L: I can measure to the correct number of significant figures.
Learning Goal 9L: I can order and describe a series of logical steps that I would use to investigate a scientific question.
Learning Goal 10L: I can plan and implement safe investigative procedures including: developing hypotheses, selecting equipment, collecting data, organizing data, analyzing data, and communicating valid conclusions.
Unit 3: Chemical Bonding (1 exam)
Learning Goal 22: