Honors Chemistry I Objectives

ABACUS 01-SCCH-50
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Scientific Method

Objectives:

Time Range:
4 weeks

Suggested Teaching Strategies:

• Scientific Method Unit (with scientific measuring; at the beginning of the year)
  1. What is the process of science?
  2. How do chemists measure quantities?
  3. How are units converted (dimensional analysis)?

Aligned Resources:

• Core Lab 4: Milk Kaleidoscope
• Core Lab 5: Accuracy and Precision
• Core Lab 8: Scientific Research Project (Science Fair, Toshiba Exploravision, or Young Naturalist projects)
• Scientific American Frontier Video, "Animal Einsteins," illustrates using controls (in Chem Room, BMH)
• NSTA/ConocoPhillips Search for Solutions Video Series
• A fudge recipe (or any other recipe) made without units of measurement reinforces the necessity of units
• Devise a procedure and calculate the Percent Moisture in Popcorn Kernels
• Other possible labs or activities:
  • Hopping Popping Corn Lab
  • Differentiate observations from inferences using the Styrofoam Cup/Acetone Activity

Revision Date:
Summer 2005