Lesson Objectives for Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

Content Objectives:

• To understand how the number of valence electons affects whether an atom gains or loses elections.

Language Objectives:

• To write sentences about atoms gaining or losing electrons.
• To listen to and understand the names of elements.

Key Vocabulary: Ions, Valence Electrons

Lesson Objectives for Monday, September 28th

Content Objectives:

• To describe why atomic ions gain or lose electrons.

Language Objectives:

• To discuss chemistry terms with classmates.
• To write sentences explaining if atoms will gain or lose electrons.
• To draw Lewis diagrams.

Key Vocabulary: ion, stable, reactive, charge, Lewis diagrams

Ion - an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons

Stable - not reactive, not wanting to change

Reactive - wanting to participate in chemical reactions

Lesson Objectives for Thursday, September 24th, 2015

Content Objectives:

• To calculate the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an element.
• To understand how the model of an atom has changed over time.
• To draw Bohr diagrams.

Language Objectives:

• To use the periodic table to identify the number of atomic particles in atoms.
• To listen and write down information about atomic models.
  
  

Key Vocabulary:

• Atomic Models, Bohr Diagrams, shells, valence shell, valence electrons

Lesson Objectives for Friday, September 18th

Friday, September 18, 2015

Content Objectives:

·       To describe the structure of the Periodic Table.

·       To locate groups and define characteristics.

Language Objectives:

·       To write definitions.

·       To use colour coding to classify groups.

·       To use an online periodic table to find and record information.

Key Vocabulary:  metals, non-metals, noble gases, halogens, alkaline earth metals, alkali metals

Lesson Objectives for Thursday, September 17th, 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Content Objectives:

·       To understand the parts of the atom and their attributes (describing them).

·       To understand how to read and use the Periodic Table.

Language Objectives:

·       To be able to draw and label the parts of an atom.

·       To use the Periodic Table to answer questions and colour diagrams.

Key Vocabulary:  periodic table, group, period, chemical symbol