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English I Language Arts Curriculum Resources

1st Nine Weeks

SPI 3221.1.1

SPI 3221.1.1 Compare and contrast the major models of the atom.
Thomson's Experiment Animation
Rutherford's Experiment Animatio
Ground vs. excited state animation
click on student tutorials on the left and then select Bohr Model
Chemistry Timelines
major contributors from the Greek era to 1950s
Atomic Structure Timeline
PowerPoint presentation
Visual to show difference between Bohr Model and Quantum Mechanical Model

SPI 3221 Inq.1

SPI 3221 Inq.1 Select a description or scenario that reevaluates and/or extends a scientific finding.
On historical development of Chemistry
a few general descriptions of different developments in Chemistry
Chemistry -- Timelines
a collection of timelines in chemistry
History of Chemistry and Sciences
collection of resources on historical developments in chemistry

SPI 3221 Inq.2

SPI 3221 Inq.2 Analyze the components of a properly designed scientific investigation.
How to Formulate A Hypothesis
TN Embedded Inquiry Standards
Many links regarding INQ 2

SPI 3221.1.4

SPI 3221.1.4 Determine the Lewis electron-dot structure or number of valence electrons for an atom of any main-group element from its atomic number or position in the periodic table.
Worksheets for Lewis Dot Structures
Tutorial on Lewis Dot Structures
Online quiz on Lewis Dot Structures
Bohr Model and Lewis Dot Structures
Smart Exchange lesson
Lewis Dot Structures
Move the symbols, electrons and bonds to create your own structures in this Smart Exchange lesson

SPI 3221.1.5

SPI 3221.1.5 Represent an electron’s location in the quantum mechanical model of an atom in terms of the shape of electron clouds (s and p orbitals in particular), relative energies of orbitals, and the number of electrons possible in the s, p, d, f
David's Whizzy Periodic Table with spdf orbitals
Online quiz #1 on electron configurations
Online quiz #2 on electron configurations
Online quiz #3 on electron configurations
Orbital notation animation
click on the element symbol to change elements

SPI 3221.1.2

SPI 3221.1.2 Interpret the periodic table to describe an element’s atomic makeup.
Online quiz on atomic structure
Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids
Videos: Metalloids
Videos: Alkali Metals
Videos: Alkaline Earth Metals
Periodic Table: Families and Periods
TN Standards-correlated lesson from Smart Exchange

SPI 3221.1.3

SPI 3221.1.3 Describe the trends found in the periodic table with respect to atomic size, ionization energy, electron affinity, or electronegativity.
Animation of Periodic Trends in Atomic Radii
Animation of Periodic Trend Ionization Energy
Animation of Periodic Trend in Electron Affinity
Worksheet on Periodic Trends
Multi-page worksheet on Periodic Trends
Periodic Table Showing Atomic and Ionic Radii

SPI 3221.3.8

SPI 3221.3.8 Describe radioactive decay through a balanced nuclear equation and through an analysis of the half-life concept.
Tutorial on writing and balancing nuclear equations
Online quiz for balancing nuclear equations
Half-Life Animation
Worksheet on nuclear decay
Nuclear Chemistry worksheet
Nuclear Chemistry
Smart Exchange Lesson

SPI 3221.3.9

SPI 3221.3.9 Compare and contrast nuclear fission and fusion.
Video: Fission and Fusion
GPB: Nuclear Science Part II
Interactive animations comparing fission and fusion
8.5 minute video clip comparing fission to fusion
also addresses binding energy
Dangers of Radiation Exposure Activity
scroll down to "extensions" to see a list of other related lessons

SPI 3221.Math.3

SPI 3221.Math.3 Interpret graphs that depict real-world phenomena.
Decay
real time graph of half life decay
Radioactive Curves and Calculations
half lives of various isotopes

SPI 3221.3.10

SPI 3221.3.10 Relate the laws of conservation of mass/energy to thermal changes that occur during physical, chemical or nuclear processes.
Energy transformations involved in chemical, physical, and nuclear changes

SPI 3221.2.1

SPI 3221.2.1 Distinguish among elements, compounds, solutions, colloids, and suspensions.
What's the Matter?
classify matter as elements, compounds, homogeneous, heterogeneous
Jeopardy game
Note packet on solutions
very thorough notes along with accompanying worksheets that cover SPI 3221.2.1-3221.2.3

SPI 3221.2.2

SPI 3221.2.2 Identify properties of a solution: solute and solvent in a solid, liquid or gaseous solution; procedure to make or determine the concentration of a solution in units of ppm, ppb, molarity, molality, percent composition, factors that affe
GPB Video: Solutions: A Special Type of Mixture
includes a note-taking guide, worksheets, and lab experiments to print for students
GPB Video: Molarity and Colligative Properties
includes a note-taking guide, worksheets, and lab experiments to print for students
Interactive animation of colligative properties
Problem-solving guide on calculating solution concentrations
Solution Worksheet Packet

SPI 3221.2.3

SPI 3221.2.3 Classify a solution as saturated, unsaturated, or supersaturated based on its composition and temperature and a solubility graph.
GPB Video: Solubility
includes note-taking guide, worksheets, and lab experiments to print for students
Solubility graph worksheet
Solubility curve practice problems
Solubility worksheet

SPI 3221.2.4

SPI 3221.2.4 Classify a property of change in matter as physical, chemical, or nuclear.
Chemical vs. Nuclear Reactions
GPB: Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes
Video clips to differentiate between physical and chemical changes
Ch-ch-ch-changes
students classify changes as either chemical or physical in this Smart Exchange lesson

SPI 3221.2.5

SPI 3221.2.5 Compare and contrast heat and temperature changes in chemical and physical processes.
Specific Heat lab activity
Lab using specific heat and density to identify a metal
Online quiz on specific heat
Specific heat worksheet
Calculating heat of reaction from heats of formation or solution worksheet

SPI 3221.Math.5

SPI 3221.Math.5 Use concepts of mass, length, area, and volume to estimate and solve real-world problems.

SPI 3221 Inq.3

SPI 3221 Inq.3 Determine appropriate tools to gather precise and accurate data.
Science Netlinks
a listing of experiments and lessons by grade level K-12
Chemistry Webquest Links
a selection of online investigations
WebQuest Activities
More webquest options -- some dead links
Lab Equipment
A table of lab equipment with pictures and descriptions of uses
Chemistry Lab Prep Procedures
Notes on certain procedures in lab

SPI 3221 Inq.4

SPI 3221 Inq.4 Evaluate the accuracy and precision of data.
World of Chemistry video: Measurement: The Foundation of Chemistry
Origins of Experimental Error
an excellent list of issues that may cause error in lab data

SPI 3221 Inq.5

SPI 3221 Inq.5 Defend a conclusion based on scientific evidence.

SPI 3221 Inq.6

SPI 3221 Inq.6 Determine why a conclusion is free of bias.
Warning Signs
An extensive list of warning signs of poor experimentation

SPI 3221 Inq.7

SPI 3221 Inq.7 Compare conclusions that offer different, but acceptable explanations for the same set of experimental data.
Teach Engineering
list of lessons in engineering that may challenge students thinking about an idea

SPI 3221.T/E.1

SPI 3221.T/E.1 Distinguish among tools and procedures best suited to conduct a specified scientific inquiry.
Science Experiments
Inquiry-based popcorn quality control lab
Forensic chemistry lab exercise
Lots of inquiry-based activities
Lots more inquiry-based activities
History of Environmental Effects
TN Standards-correlated lesson from Smart Exchange

SPI 3221.Math.1

SPI 3221.Math.1 Use real numbers to represent real-world applications (e.g., slope, rate of change, probability, and proportionality).

Apps

The Elements
Periodic Table of the Elements
GDocs for Android
allows you create, edit, view, import, export and send documents as well sync documents with your Google Docs account.
Knowledge
application for Android handsets that unleashes the power of WolframAlpha
Evernote
lets you take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders
Thinking Space
Mind Mapping application for Android phones

2nd Nine Weeks

SPI 3221.2.6

SPI 3221.2.6 Investigate similarities and differences among solids, liquids and gases in terms of energy and particle spacing.
Gases, Liquids, and Solids
Animation showing effect of temperature on particle spacing
3 animations of the states of matter
World of Chemistry video: A Matter of State

SPI 3221.Math.3

SPI 3221.Math.3 Interpret graphs that depict real-world phenomena.

SPI 3221.Math.5

SPI 3221.Math.5 Use concepts of mass, length, area, and volume to estimate and solve real-world problems.

SPI 3221.2.7

SPI 3221.2.7 Predict how changes in volume, temperature, and pressure affect the behavior of a gas.
Virtual Gas Law Experiments
Ideal Gas Law tutorial with animations
Gas Law Worksheets
Gas Laws Magic Square Puzzle
Gas Laws Webquest

SPI 3221.Math.1

SPI 3221.Math.1 Use real numbers to represent real-world applications (e.g., slope, rate of change, probability, and proportionality).

SPI 3221.Math.2

SPI 3221.Math.2 Perform operations on algebraic expressions and informally justify the selected procedures.

CLE 3221.2.5

CLE 3221.2.5 Discuss phase diagrams of one-component systems.
Virtual lab on creating a phase diagram
Worksheet on phase diagrams
Another phase diagram worksheet
Tutorial on phase diagrams

SPI 3221.Math.3

SPI 3221.Math.3 Interpret graphs that depict real-world phenomena.

SPI 3221.3.1

SPI 3221.3.1 Analyze ionic and covalent compounds in terms of how they form, names, chemical formulas, percent composition, and molar masses.
Tutorial with animations on ionic and covalent bonding
Numerous activities, links, and labs on compounds
Online videos with notes, worksheets, and activities on naming and formula writing
Watch episodes 601, 602, 603
Formula Writing and Nomenclature workbook
Numerous worksheets on naming and formula writing
Online nomenclature quizzes
click on the star
World of Chemistry video: Chemical Bonds
Interactive Lewis Dot Puzzle
Construct molecules

SPI 3221.Math.4

SPI 3221.Math.4 Apply measurement unit relationships including Avogadro’s number, molarity, molality, volume, and mass to balanced chemical equations.

SPI 3221.3.2

SPI 3221.3.2 Identify the reactants, products, and types of different chemical reactions: composition, decomposition, double replacement, single replacement, combustion.
Video showing different types of reactions
Animation of the types of chemical reactions
must have realplayer installed to view
Numerous links about chemical reactions
Pictorial analogies for the types of chemical reactions
Tutorial with checklist and sample problems for classifying chemical reactions
Displacement Reactions
manipulative activity from Smart Exchange

SPI 3221.3.3

SPI 3221.3.3 Predict the products of a chemical reaction.
Reactivity Series of Metals
manipulative from Smart Exchange
Types of Reactions Lab
Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions Online Quiz
Numerous worksheets involving equations

SPI 3221.3.7

SPI 3221.3.7 Classify substances as acids or bases based on their formulas and how they react with various indicators.
Acid-Base Sort
activity sorting properties of acids and bases
Acids and Alkalis
manipulative where you learn how to use indicators to classify solutions as acidic, alkaline or neutral. from Smart Exchange
pH Scale
manipulative from Smart Exchange
Properties of Acids and Bases
Smart Exchange lesson
Acids and Bases Song
Acids and bases tutorial

SPI 3221 Inq.5

SPI 3221 Inq.5 Defend a conclusion based on scientific evidence.

SPI 3221.3.4

SPI 3221.3.4 Balance a chemical equation to determine molar ratios.
Balancing Chemical Equations
Modeling and practice activity for balancing chemical equations
Balancing Chemical Equations
1. Understand why chemical equations need to be balanced. 2. balance reactants and products given an unbalanced equation
The World of Chemistry video: The Mole

SPI 3221.Math.4

SPI 3221.Math.4 Apply measurement unit relationships including Avogadro’s number, molarity, molality, volume, and mass to balance chemical equations.

SPI 3221.3.10

SPI 3221.3.10 Relate the laws of conservation of mass/energy to thermal changes that occur during physical, chemical or nuclear processes.

SPI 3221.3.5

SPI 3221.3.5 Convert among the following quantities of a substance: mass, number of moles, number of particles, molar volume at STP.
Conversions using mole ratios worksheet
Tutorial on conversions
Numerous mole conversion worksheets
Mole conversion diagram
GPB video: Introduction to the Mole and Molar Mass
includes note-taking guide and worksheets
GPB video: Percentage Composition and Empirical Formulas
includes note-taking guide, worksheets, and lab experiments

SPI 3221.3.6

SPI 3221.3.6 Identify and solve stoichiometry problems: volume at STP to mass, moles to mass, and molarity.
Stoichiometry
convert mols a to mols b, grams a to grams b, % yield problems and limiting reactants in this Smart Exchange lesson
Stoichiometry roadmap and practice problems
Mixed Reception Murder Mystery
use stoichiometry to solve an online murder mystery
GPB video: Mass/Mass Stoichiometry Problems and Percent Yield
includes note-taking guide, worksheets, and lab experiments
GPB video: Molecular Formulas and Hydrates
includes note-taking guide, worksheets, and lab experiments

SPI 3221.Math.4

SPI 3221.Math.4 Apply measurement unit relationships including Avogadro’s number, molarity, molality, volume, and mass to balance chemical equations.

SPI 3221 Inq.3

SPI 3221 Inq.3 Determine appropriate tools to gather precise and accurate data.

SPI 3221 Inq.4

SPI 3221 Inq.4 Evaluate the accuracy and precision of data.

SPI 3221 Inq.6

SPI 3221 Inq.6 Determine why a conclusion is free of bias.

SPI 3221 Inq.7

SPI 3221 Inq.7 Compare conclusions that offer different, but acceptable explanations for the same set of experimental data.

SPI 3221.T/E.1

SPI 3221.T/E.1 Distinguish among tools and procedures best suited to conduct a specified scientific inquiry.
Off the Shelf Chemistry
numerous inquiry-based labs
ChemQuest table of contents
Inquiry-based activities. I found many by searching for "ChemQuest 1", etc. on google for free.
Thinkfinity: Numerous activities

SPI 3221.T/E.2

SPI 3221.T/E.2 Evaluate a protocol to determine the degree to which an engineering design process was successfully applied.
Engineering design process
Teach Engineering Resources: K-12

SPI 3221.T/E.3

SPI 3221.T/E.3 Evaluate the overall benefit to cost ratio of a new technology.
Technology's impact on society
Risks and benefits

SPI 3221.T/E.4

SPI 3221.T/E.4 Use design principles to determine if a new technology will improve the quality of life for an intended audience.
Teach Engineering resources

Apps

Mahjong Chemistry
fun activity to review ionic charges and oxidation numbers
Molecules
ChemJuice:
Just drag your finger to draw bonds
WolframAlpha
Formulas