Benchmark: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply a problem-solving strategy
a. TLW gather and graph data to analyze their findings
b. TLW compare their findings to the standards and define any errors in their process
Benchmark: Demonstrate skills necessary for scientific inquiry
a. TLW use scientific equipment to complete any science investigation
b. TLW use the scientific method when gathering and analyzing data during any laboratory investigation
Benchmark: Understand chemical and physical changes in terms of properties of energy
a. TLW recognize the difference between chemical and physical changes
b. TLW recognize the different types of energies involved in any chemical or physical change
Benchmark: Understand the relationship between chemical activity and atomic structure
a. TLW relate the parts of the atom to the chemical activity of each element or compound
b. TLW recognize that the chemical activity of an element or compound relates to the structure of that element or compound
Benchmark: Analyze and solve mathematical problems relating to quantities of matter
a. TLW mathematically solve quantitative problems involving chemicals
b. TLW analyze the quantitative problems and relate that the answer makes sense
Benchmark: Understand chemical formulas and the classification of chemical reactions
a. TLW write chemical formulas and chemical names
b. TLW write balanced chemical equations and classify them
Benchmark: Recognize that the body is made of chemical elements and many different chemical reactions happen everyday inside of you
a. TLW state several different chemical reactions that occur inside their bodies
b. TLW identify elements found in their bodies
Standard 4: Earth/Space Science
Benchmark: Generalize that some chemical reactions are natural occurrences on the Earth
a. TLW recognize naturally occurring chemical reactions
Benchmark: Generalize that the chemical analysis of other planets will help us learn about our planet Earth
a. TLW compare/contrast the chemical make-up of other planets to the Earth’s
Standard 5: Science and Technology
Benchmark: Understand how technology advances science knowledge and science knowledge increases technology
a. TLW recognize the technological advances in the study of chemistry
b. TLW use technology to increase knowledge of chemistry
Benchmark: Use technology during a lab experiment to increase the validity of the data
a. TLW use different types of probeware during any scientific investigation
b. TLW use technology to gather data during a scientific investigation
Benchmark: Understand potential hazards as well as potential benefits of substances on personal and environmental health
a. TLW recognize chemicals can be helpful and hazardous to their health
b. TLW describe how chemicals help and harm their environment
Benchmark: Summarize ways in which chemistry affects their daily lives
a. TLW will recognize chemical reactions that occur daily in their lives
b. TLW describe chemical reactions that are common occurrences in their world
Benchmark: Understand historical and economic factors that impact scientific investigations
a. TLW describe the historical contributions scientists have made to the world of chemistry
b. TLW describe how economics play a role in the discovery of new scientific facts
Benchmark: Understand that chemistry is always acquiring new facts and data that will enrich our lives
a. TLW recognize that scientific inquiry is an on-going process that will never stop
b. TLW describe how new facts and data help improve their lives