Year: 2016-2017

Content
August

Introduction to Chemistry
Chemistry.
Thinking like a Scientist.
Problem Solving in Chemistry.

Skill

September

Matter and Change

Properties of Matter.
Mixtures.
Elements and Compounds.
Chemical Reactions.

October

Scientific Measurement
Measurements and their
Uncertainty.
The international System of
Units (SI).
Conversion Problems.
Density.

11th Grade

Curriculum Mapping - Chemistry

Assessment

Relate everyday objects or

situation to a chemistry related
career.
Distinguish between Pure and
Applied Chemistry.
Explain the scientific method.
Solve Simple numeric and
conceptual problems.

Lab: Observing and

Inferring.

Distinguish between Extensive

and Intensive properties.
Identify substances using their
physical and chemical
properties.
Distinguish between physical
and chemical changes.
Compare and contrast elements,
compounds and mixtures.

Lab: Physical and

Chemical Change.
Lab: Observing a
Chemical Reaction.

Distinguish between accuracy,

precision and error.
Express numbers in scientific
notation.
Perform mathematical
calculations using the correct
number of significant figures.
Build conversion factors for
dimensional analysis and SI
units.

Lab: Mass, Volume and

Density.
Laboratory Report in
Scientific Paper format:
Identification of a metal
through the density
method.

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11th Grade

Curriculum Mapping - Chemistry

Content
November

December

Skill

Atomic Structure
Defining the Atom.
Structure of the nuclear atom.
Distinguishing among atoms.
Electrons in Atoms
Models of the Atom.
Electron Arrangement in
Atoms.
The Quantum Mechanical
Model.

The Periodic Table

Organizing the Elements.
Classifying the Elements.
Periodic Trends.

January

Ionic and Metallic Bonding

Ions.
Ionic Bonds and Ionic
Compounds.
Bonding in metals.
Covalent Bonding
Molecular Compounds.
Bonding Theories.
Polar Bonds.

Assessment

Describe the structure of the

atom.
Explain the experiments (and
models) that lead to the modern
atomic model.
Calculate the atomic mass of an
atom from its isotopes.
Assign Electron Configurations.
Describe the behavior of light.
Explain atomic Spectra.

Explain the history and

importance of the periodic table.
Distinguish metals, nonmetals
and metalloids.
Explain the periodic trends and
their causes.

Periodic Properties.

Identify the correct number of

valence electrons of an atom.
Draw correct electron dot
structures, Lewis structures and
atomic orbital (square) diagrams.
Write the correct formula unit
and molecular formula for
compounds.
Distinguish between ionic and
covalent compounds and bonds.
Assign the correct molecular
geometry and shape.
Identify the polarity of a
molecule.

Lab: Molecular Models.

Lab: Atomic Structure.

Lab: Flame test for
Metals.
Lab: Energies of
Electrons.

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11th Grade

Curriculum Mapping - Chemistry

Content
February

March

April / May

Skill

Nomenclature
Naming Ions, Ionic
compounds and Molecular
Compounds.
Naming Acids and Bases.

Chemical Quantities
The Mole.
Mole-Mass and Mole-Volume
Relationships.
Percent Composition and
Chemical Formulas.
Chemical Reactions
Types of Chemical Reactions.
Reactions in Aqueous
Systems.

Stoichiometry
Arithmetic of Equations.
Chemical Calculations.
Limiting Reagent and
Percent Yield.

Assessment

Name a compound given its

formula.
Give the formula of a compound
given its name.

Lab: Identification of
Anions and Cations in
Solution.

Define the concept of the Mole.

Perform calculations using the
molar amounts.
Give the molecular formula
given percent composition.
Distinguish between the types of
chemical reaction.
Balance chemical equations.
Predict the product of chemical
reactions.

Lab: Precipitation
Reactions.

Apply the law of conservation

of mass in stoichiometric
problems.
Calculate stoichiometric
amounts of products and/or
reactants.
Calculate the percent yield of a
reaction.

Lab: Balanced Chemical

Equations.

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