Course Learning Goals
Students are assessed on reaching proficient levels of both assessment and project-based learning goals based on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) not points. The grade I give at the end of each semester is subjective as all grades are in every class at TCHS. You need to show and convince me you have accomplished a majority if not all standards the class assess you on. It's a choice that you have to make on your own. At the end of a semester/year, students can pass provided that they have been observed to properly attempt and meet standards.
General Chemistry Learning Goals (Project and Assessment-Based)
In this class there are 2 different types learning goals that need to be met: 1) Assessment-Based and 2) Project-Based. The major difference between these two categories of learning goals is that one of these goals are able to be changed with continued retakes. The Project-Based Goals do not allow retakes, whereas the Assessment-Based Goals allow it. Below are the assigned learning goals by Unit (both assessment and project-based goals).
Alchemy
In this unit, students will learn...
Learning Goal 1
To determine what matter is composed of and its specific properties. (PS1-1, PS1-7, PS3-5)
Learning Goal 2
To decode information contained in the periodic table and recognize critical patterns that promote understanding of the elements. (PS1-2, PS1-7, PS2-4,
Learning Goal 3
To see how new substances with new properties are made and how they are held together. (PS1-1, PS1-2, PS1-3, PS1-7, PS3-5)
Learning Goal 4
To recognize various atomic model interpretations of the elements. (PS1-1, PS1-2, PS1-3, PS1-7, PS1-8, PS2-4)
Learning Goal 5
To illustrate the qualitative changes in the makeup of the nucleus of the atom. (PS1-7, PS1-8)
________________________________
In the unit project, students will…
Project Goal 1
Produce a 2-D prototype of an element’s atomic structure to be used as the basis for designing a physical model.
Project Goal 2
Describe the physical model in development and/or produced using accurate and appropriate chemistry language.
Project Goal 3
Design an accurate and creative 3-D physical model of an appropriate element’s atomic structure.
__________________________________
Smells
In this unit, students will learn...
Learning Goal 1
How atoms form molecules and their properties. (PS1-1, PS1-2, PS1-3, PS2-6, PS3-5)
Learning Goal 2
To develop 2-D and 3-D models that represent atomic bonding. (PS2-6, PS3-5)
____________________________________
In the unit project, students will…
Project Goal 1
Show visually and creatively how the human nose detects various molecules clearly.
Project Goal 2
Explain atomic interactions and bonding with accuracy, clarity and concision.
_____________________________________
Weather
In this unit, students will learn...
Learning Goal 1
To discern the differences between weather & climate, and how to read weather maps to make probable predictions. (ESS2-2)
Learning Goal 2
To show the causes of a greenhouse effect at global and local levels. (ESS3-5)
Learning Goal 3
To accurately describe and measure temperature using different scales. (PS3-2)
Learning Goal 4
To describe and calculate the behavior of gases and its effects in changing its temperature, pressure, and volume in terms of proportional relationships. (PS1-3, PS1-5)
_____________________________________
In the unit project, students will…
Project Goal 1
Acknowledge the credibility and veracity of a media source reporting a current weather/climate science story.
Project Goal 2
Use reliable and credible sources to research the background of a problem to show consistency and relevance.
Project Goal 3
Critcally evaluate the arguments proclaimed by the media source using reliable and credible sourcing to back up statements for and/or agains their arguments..
Project Goal 4
Accurately describe weather formations and relevant patterns.
Project Goal 5
Evaluate the future impact and implications of the research and findings on climate change.
_____________________________________________________________________________
2nd Semester Goals
Toxins
In this unit, students will learn...
Learning Goal 1
To identify the key components of a conserved and complete chemical reaction involving toxins. (PS1-2, PS1-7)
Learning Goal 2
To define, apply, and relate the concept of a mole to the accounting for atoms. (PS1-7)
Learning Goal 3
To successfully demonstrate how to measure and describe acidity and basicity (or alkalinity) of chemical compounds. (PS1-3, PS1-5)
Learning Goal 4
To perform (and dimensionally analyze) a solution-making process and an acid-base titration (neutralization reaction). (PS1-2, PS1-3, PS1-5, PS1-7)
Learning Goal 5
The processes of ocean acidification and chemical pollution to understand its effect on the environment. (ESS3-4, ESS3-6)
Learning Goal 6
To discover and apply necessary conversion factors to calculate and communicate proper measurements pertaining to matter and its interactions (stoichiometry). (PS1-2, PS1-7)
______________________________________
In the unit project, students will…
Project Goal 1
Research thoroughly for credible and reliable sources to be used as evidence to back up claims and justify its relevance and consistency to the stated hypothesis attributing to an on-going toxicity problem.
Project Goal 2
Successfully test potentially contaimnated samples of matter found within their community for chemicals based on a stated hypothesis attributing to an on-going toxicity problem.
Project Goal 3
Determine and critically analzye the qualitiative and quantitative results of their collected data as conclusive or inconclusive (as well as normal or abnormal) to be compared to the stated hypothesis attributing to an on-going toxicity problem.
Project Goal 4
Consider all known and potential sources of error and the overall efficacy of the findings consistent to the stated hypothesis attributing to an on-going toxicity problem.
Project Goal 5
Evaluate the future impact and implications of the research and findings to an on-going toxicity problem.
Project Goal 6
Communicate effectively the project findings in multiple ways using proper and accurate academic language.
__________________________________
Fire
In this unit, students will learn...
Learning Goal 1
To understand heat exchanges involved in chemical reactions. (PS1-2, PS1-4, PS3-1, PS3-4)
Learning Goal 2
To distinguish the difference between heat and temperature through concept & calculation for water. (PS1-4, PS3-1, PS3-4)
Learning Goal 3
To apply heat energy concepts in a real-world context. (PS3-1, PS3-4)
_____________________________________
Showtime
In this unit, students may learn…
Learning Goal 1
To understand what happens in chemical systems at equilibrium. (PS1-2, PS1-6, PS1-7)
__________________________________________
In the Spring Final Project, students will…
Project Goal 1
Demonstrate the ability to make a meaningful real-world connection to the science being explored.
Project Goal 2
Apply the scientific method to a credible and informative chemical problem or question to explore and/or replicate.
Project Goal 3
Successfully design and attempts to perform experiments based on a stated hypothesis.
Project Goal 4
Research thoroughly for credible and reliable sources to be used as evidence to back up claims and justify its relevance and consistency to the stated hypothesis.
Project Goal 5
Determine and critically analzye the results of their collected data as conclusive or inconclusive (as well as normal or abnormal) to be compared to the stated hypothesis.
Project Goal 6
Consider all known and potential sources of error and the overall efficacy of the findings consistent to the stated hypothesis.
Project Goal 7
Evaluate the future impact and implications of the research and findings.
Project Goal 8
Communicate effectively the project findings in multiple ways using proper and accurate academic language.
In this unit, students will learn...
Learning Goal 1
To determine what matter is composed of and its specific properties. (PS1-1, PS1-7, PS3-5)
Learning Goal 2
To decode information contained in the periodic table and recognize critical patterns that promote understanding of the elements. (PS1-2, PS1-7, PS2-4,
Learning Goal 3
To see how new substances with new properties are made and how they are held together. (PS1-1, PS1-2, PS1-3, PS1-7, PS3-5)
Learning Goal 4
To recognize various atomic model interpretations of the elements. (PS1-1, PS1-2, PS1-3, PS1-7, PS1-8, PS2-4)
Learning Goal 5
To illustrate the qualitative changes in the makeup of the nucleus of the atom. (PS1-7, PS1-8)
________________________________
In the unit project, students will…
Project Goal 1
Produce a 2-D prototype of an element’s atomic structure to be used as the basis for designing a physical model.
Project Goal 2
Describe the physical model in development and/or produced using accurate and appropriate chemistry language.
Project Goal 3
Design an accurate and creative 3-D physical model of an appropriate element’s atomic structure.
__________________________________
Smells
In this unit, students will learn...
Learning Goal 1
How atoms form molecules and their properties. (PS1-1, PS1-2, PS1-3, PS2-6, PS3-5)
Learning Goal 2
To develop 2-D and 3-D models that represent atomic bonding. (PS2-6, PS3-5)
____________________________________
In the unit project, students will…
Project Goal 1
Show visually and creatively how the human nose detects various molecules clearly.
Project Goal 2
Explain atomic interactions and bonding with accuracy, clarity and concision.
_____________________________________
Weather
In this unit, students will learn...
Learning Goal 1
To discern the differences between weather & climate, and how to read weather maps to make probable predictions. (ESS2-2)
Learning Goal 2
To show the causes of a greenhouse effect at global and local levels. (ESS3-5)
Learning Goal 3
To accurately describe and measure temperature using different scales. (PS3-2)
Learning Goal 4
To describe and calculate the behavior of gases and its effects in changing its temperature, pressure, and volume in terms of proportional relationships. (PS1-3, PS1-5)
_____________________________________
In the unit project, students will…
Project Goal 1
Acknowledge the credibility and veracity of a media source reporting a current weather/climate science story.
Project Goal 2
Use reliable and credible sources to research the background of a problem to show consistency and relevance.
Project Goal 3
Critcally evaluate the arguments proclaimed by the media source using reliable and credible sourcing to back up statements for and/or agains their arguments..
Project Goal 4
Accurately describe weather formations and relevant patterns.
Project Goal 5
Evaluate the future impact and implications of the research and findings on climate change.
_____________________________________________________________________________
2nd Semester Goals
Toxins
In this unit, students will learn...
Learning Goal 1
To identify the key components of a conserved and complete chemical reaction involving toxins. (PS1-2, PS1-7)
Learning Goal 2
To define, apply, and relate the concept of a mole to the accounting for atoms. (PS1-7)
Learning Goal 3
To successfully demonstrate how to measure and describe acidity and basicity (or alkalinity) of chemical compounds. (PS1-3, PS1-5)
Learning Goal 4
To perform (and dimensionally analyze) a solution-making process and an acid-base titration (neutralization reaction). (PS1-2, PS1-3, PS1-5, PS1-7)
Learning Goal 5
The processes of ocean acidification and chemical pollution to understand its effect on the environment. (ESS3-4, ESS3-6)
Learning Goal 6
To discover and apply necessary conversion factors to calculate and communicate proper measurements pertaining to matter and its interactions (stoichiometry). (PS1-2, PS1-7)
______________________________________
In the unit project, students will…
Project Goal 1
Research thoroughly for credible and reliable sources to be used as evidence to back up claims and justify its relevance and consistency to the stated hypothesis attributing to an on-going toxicity problem.
Project Goal 2
Successfully test potentially contaimnated samples of matter found within their community for chemicals based on a stated hypothesis attributing to an on-going toxicity problem.
Project Goal 3
Determine and critically analzye the qualitiative and quantitative results of their collected data as conclusive or inconclusive (as well as normal or abnormal) to be compared to the stated hypothesis attributing to an on-going toxicity problem.
Project Goal 4
Consider all known and potential sources of error and the overall efficacy of the findings consistent to the stated hypothesis attributing to an on-going toxicity problem.
Project Goal 5
Evaluate the future impact and implications of the research and findings to an on-going toxicity problem.
Project Goal 6
Communicate effectively the project findings in multiple ways using proper and accurate academic language.
__________________________________
Fire
In this unit, students will learn...
Learning Goal 1
To understand heat exchanges involved in chemical reactions. (PS1-2, PS1-4, PS3-1, PS3-4)
Learning Goal 2
To distinguish the difference between heat and temperature through concept & calculation for water. (PS1-4, PS3-1, PS3-4)
Learning Goal 3
To apply heat energy concepts in a real-world context. (PS3-1, PS3-4)
_____________________________________
Showtime
In this unit, students may learn…
Learning Goal 1
To understand what happens in chemical systems at equilibrium. (PS1-2, PS1-6, PS1-7)
__________________________________________
In the Spring Final Project, students will…
Project Goal 1
Demonstrate the ability to make a meaningful real-world connection to the science being explored.
Project Goal 2
Apply the scientific method to a credible and informative chemical problem or question to explore and/or replicate.
Project Goal 3
Successfully design and attempts to perform experiments based on a stated hypothesis.
Project Goal 4
Research thoroughly for credible and reliable sources to be used as evidence to back up claims and justify its relevance and consistency to the stated hypothesis.
Project Goal 5
Determine and critically analzye the results of their collected data as conclusive or inconclusive (as well as normal or abnormal) to be compared to the stated hypothesis.
Project Goal 6
Consider all known and potential sources of error and the overall efficacy of the findings consistent to the stated hypothesis.
Project Goal 7
Evaluate the future impact and implications of the research and findings.
Project Goal 8
Communicate effectively the project findings in multiple ways using proper and accurate academic language.
List of Standards (and their codes) by Unit
Alchemy
HS-PS1-1 HS-PS1-3 HS-PS1-7 HS-PS1-8 HS-PS2-4 HS-PS2-6 HS-PS3-5 Toxins
HS-PS1-2 HS-PS1-3 HS-PS1-5 HS-PS1-6 HS-PS1-7 HS-ESS3-1 HS-ESS3-3 HS-ESS3-4 HS-ESS3-6 |
Smells
HS-PS1-1 HS-PS1-2 HS-PS1-3 HS-PS2-6 HS-PS3-5 Fire
HS-PS1-2 HS-PS1-4 HS-PS3-1 HS-PS3-4 |
Weather
HS-PS1-3 HS-PS1-5 HS-PS1-7 HS-PS3-2 HS-ESS2-2 HS-ESS3-5 Showtime
HS-PS1-2 HS-PS1-6 HS-PS1-7 |
All Next Generation Science Standards Assessed This Year
Matter and Its Interactions
HS-PS1-1 HS-PS1-2 HS-PS1-3 HS-PS1-4 HS-PS1-5 HS-PS1-6 HS-PS1-7 HS-PS1-8 |
Motion and Stability
HS-PS2-4 HS-PS2-6 Earth and Environmental
HS-ESS2-2 HS-ESS3-5 HS-ESS3-1 HS-ESS3-3 HS-ESS3-4 HS-ESS3-6 |
Energy
HS-PS3-1 HS-PS3-2 HS-PS3-4 HS-PS3-5 |