Chemistry Unit: (Atoms + Moles)

Overview
This was an introductory unit into chemistry. The course was meant teach introductory concepts of chemistry about atoms and moles. The reason I chose this unit is because of the diverse teaching methods that could be applied. This way I got to experiment with a lot of the software.

Topics Covered:
Law of definite proportions

Law of multiple proportions

Law of conservation of mass/energy Structure of Atoms

Determine number of particles in atom/isotope

Electron Configuration Converting Moles to Atoms to Mass

Objectives:
C1.1D Identify patterns in data and relate them to theoretical models. C4.6a Calculate the number of moles of any compound or element given the mass of the substance. C4.6b Calculate the number of particles of any compound or element given the mass of the substance. C4.8A Identify the location, relative mass, and charge for electrons, protons, and neutrons. C4.8B Describe the atom as mostly empty space with an extremely small, dense nucleus consisting of the protons and neutrons and an electron cloud surrounding the nucleus. C4.8C Recognize that protons repel each other and that a strong force needs to be present to keep the nucleus intact. C4.8D Give the number of electrons and protons present if the fluoride ion has a -1 charge. C4.8e Write the complete electron configuration of elements in the first four rows of the periodic table. C4.8i Describe the fact that the electron location cannot be exactly determined at any given time.

Projects:
Virtual Field Trip

Virtual Labs
Web Quest

Blog
Discussion Board

Delivery Method:
There were 9 lessons to be completed each having a due date. I used a lot of instructional videos and interactive websites to teach each lesson. I also would add support through other written papers and online text. I provided lessons through multiple technologies to fit as many learning styles as possible. I used PowerPoint, Videos, Blogs, Discussion Boards, and Web Quest. All the assessments were online and provided feedback to the learner.

Feedback on Unit: Pos+ and NegPROS Good flow (organization) Covered Objectives Clear Expectations Experiments Instant feedback on assignments Cons Class was in reverse Contact info hard to find

Improvements: Evaluation Tool- Survey Monkey

Order of assignments

Use a different host sight

User friendly navigation Be more detailed in the syllabus about what to do for class

Incorporate more collaborative projects and assignments

Create my own video/lesson (if time)