Crystals And Polymers (CPOL) CTY Course Syllabus 2018

Crystals and Polymers (CPOL)CTY Course Syllabus 2018By: Molly SchollWeek #1- Chemistry Overview and Introduction to CrystalsObjectives and MethodsMondayDay 1MorningClass IntroductionIce Breaker(Student Interviews)General Procedures/ Honor Code/ Technology PolicySentence Starters- productive classroom discussionPre-AssessmentCreate a What I learned Poster (students add to it everyday)Scientific MethodReading of the book “Ada Twist, Scientist”- class discussion of goodscientist skills and traitsScientific Method- Students take notes and have a class discussionabout the scientific method.Lab Notebook- Students are introduced to the purpose of a labnotebook and set up the lab notebook for session and the day’s lab.AfternoonLaboratory SafetyLab Safety Rules and ContractsLab Equipment Scavenger Hunt: Students find and identify common labequipment that they will use throughout the three weeks as well as getfamiliar and comfortable in a laboratory setting.Measuring Technique LabStudents complete a lab practicing measuring/ laboratory techniqueswhile learning how to calculate the density of an object. Students willthen present their findings from the laboratory activity and compareresults.Element ReadingStudents read a chapter in “The Elements” and present to the class themain facts about the element they read about.TuesdayDay 2MorningThe Atom and ElementsComposition of the Atom- Students complete a PHET “Build an Atom” simulation. *Computer LabClass discussion and notes about the parts of an atomElements, Compounds, and Mixtures - Student Laboratory KitActivity 1 2

Students discuss the concept of atoms, elements, compounds andmixtures.AfternoonElements, Compounds, and Mixtures - Student Laboratory KitActivity 3Students complete a lab where they separate a mixture of iron, zinc,salt, and sand based off of physical properties. While completing the labstudents also practice classifying matter as well as identify elementsand their symbols. The Atomic TheoryStudents discuss the history of the atomic theory and what evidencelead to the current theory.Element ReadingStudents read a chapter in “The Elements” and present to the class themain facts about the element they read about.WednesdayDay 3MorningPatterns and the Periodic TableAlien Periodic Table-Students are given “data” about aliens and theirproperties. Students work in small collaborative groups to create analien periodic table. AtomicMassStudents discuss atomic mass and isotopes. Students practicecalculating atomic massPeriodic TableThe class reads aloud and discusses: “The Elements”: Page 5-13Students learn about the format of the periodic table and color code theperiodic table based on the groups and properties.AfternoonElements, Compounds, and Mixtures - Student Laboratory KitActivity 3 4Students finish collecting the data from experiment 3. Studentscomplete a lab where they observe and perform a chemical reaction.Students complete the analysis and conclusion for both lab activities.Element ReadingStudents read a chapter in “The Elements” and present to the class themain facts about the element they read about.ThursdayDay 4MorningPlotting TrendsStudents discuss the various periodic table trends and patterns.Students work in small collaborative groups to create a visual of onecertain periodic table trend.

Ionic BondingStudent study what an ionic bond is as well as ionic compoundproperties through a reading and class discussion.AfternoonMetal, Nonmetal, or Metalloid? Student Laboratory KitStudents observe the differences in the physical and chemicalproperties of metals, nonmetals and metalloids.Element ReadingStudents read a chapter in “The Elements” and present to the class themain facts about the element they read about.FridayDay 5MorningSolubilityStudents learn about what happens to an ionic compound when itdissolves. VideoSolubility CurvesStudents do a reading about solubility and types of solution. Studentslearn how to read a solubility curve and perform calculations from thecurve.Crystal Observations/ QuestionsStudents observe the crystal and mineral display at Ursinus College.Students write down questions they might have about crystals in theirlab notebook.AfternoonFactors Affecting Solubility – Student KitStudents will observe how various factors (particle size/surface area,mixing, temperature, purity of solvent) affect the rate & quantity ofsolute that is able to be dissolved.Element ReadingStudents read a chapter in “The Elements” and present to the class themain facts about the element they read about.Week #2- Crystals and Introduction to PolymersObjectives and MethodsMondayDay 7MorningBrain Warm UpStudents answer questions about topics that were covered last week.Breakfast of CrystalsStudents read an article about crystals and answer questions about thearticle. Class holds a discussion about the article.Long Term Crystal Growing Rock Kit

Students will set up their long term crystal growth lab and make theirinitial observations.Introduction to CrystalsStudents will read in their “Crystal and Gem” book (pg 6 to 11). Studentswill discuss their readings and choose what gemstone they willresearch.Crystal CharacteristicsStudents use their textbook to read and study the differentcharacteristics of crystals.AfternoonSolubility and Temperature LabStudents gather data about the solubility of potassium nitrate at varioustemperatures.Element ReadingStudents read a chapter in “The Elements” and present to the class themain facts about the element they read about.TuesdayDay 8MorningGemstone Research ProjectIntroduce directions about gemstone report project. Students start theirresearch in the computer lab. *Computer LabSolubility and Temperature LabStudents use their lab data from the previous day to construct asolubility curve.AfternoonLongterm Crystal Growing Rock KitStudents will make observations of their long term crystal growth lab.Crystal Ornaments - A Holiday Student Laboratory KitStudents will individually synthesize borax crystals ornaments usingsolubility factors to create the biggest crystals.WednesdayDay 9MorningGemstone Research ProjectStudents continue their research on their gemstone paper in thecomputer lab.*Computer LabCrystal Structure- Super Value Laboratory KitStudents investigate crystal structures by building and studying modelsof unit cells.AfternoonData and Chance Class VisitStudents attend the Data and Chance Casino ActivityCrystal Ornaments - A Holiday Student Laboratory Kit

Students will complete the analysis and post lab.Mineral Crystal Shapes and CrystallographyStudents build 3D models of the 6 crystal systems.ThursdayDay 10MorningMagic Tree Crystal GrowthStudents grow faster pace crystals using an evaporation method withcapillary action blotting paper.Mineral Crystal Shapes and CrystallographyStudents will collaborate together to analyze crystal samples. Thestudents will study the physical properties, symmetry, and unit cellstructure of various mineralsAfternoonBe a Mineral Detective Student Laboratory KitStudents will apply the physical mineralogy techniques learned toidentify the various mineral specimens.Gemstone Research ProjectStudents prepare and then present information about their crystalresearch project.FridayDay 11MorningComparing CrystalsStudents work in small collaborative groups to create a Venn diagramto compare the three different types of crystals grown.Crystal ResearchStudents research questions they have about crystals that weren’tanswered throughout the week. *Computer Lab VideoGemstone Research ProjectStudents present their research to the class on their gemstone.AfternoonPhase Changes and Crystallization (Ice cream making)Students will study the making of ice cream and how phase change andcrystallization plays an important role.Crystal Scavenger HuntStudents find crystals that have specific properties that we studiedthroughout the week.Covalent BondingStudents discuss covalent bonding and learn how to draw basic Lewisstructures

Week #3- PolymersObjectives and MethodsMondayDay 13MorningCovalent BondingStudents discuss basic organic molecules and how to draw them.Students also discuss the properties of covalent compounds and relatethose properties to their structure.Introduction to PolymersReading “Intro to Polymers” and have a class discussion about what apolymer is.Grow –Dino Measurement LabStudents start a week long measurement lab where they investigate asuper absorbent polymer.AfternoonProperties of Polymers: Absorption Lab (Super Slurper)Students complete an inquiry based lab to see how much water thepolymer in diapers can absorb with deionized water, tap water, and saltwater.History of PolymersReading “Polymers Chem Matters” and class discussion about thehistory of polymersFortune Teller Fish InquiryStudents are given a “Fortune Teller Fish” and asked to create ahypothesis about how the fish work.Students will discover the hygroscopic property of polymers.TuesdayDay 14MorningBSEN Class VisitStudents participate as test subjects in the Sensory Brain class.Polymer ReviewStudents review the information about Polymers from yesterday.AfternoonStructures and Properties of Polymers Activities Station KitsStudents investigate the properties of polymers and relate theseproperties to their structures in a stations based lab.Activity A B D were done in pairs in the laboratory Teflon videoGrow –Dino Measurement LabStudents gather data on their week long lab where they investigate asuper absorbent polymer.WednesdayDay 15MorningStructures and Properties of Polymers Activities Station KitsStudents complete station C.

“PET Recycling” ArticleStudents read an article and answer questions.Recycling PlasticsStudents read a passage about recycling and exam the recycling codes.Students will then look at a slideshow about the recycling processhappens for PET. Students also discuss how to make plastic bottles. Density of Plastics Lab ActivityStudents exam six different plastics and test their densities against fivedifferent liquids to identify themAfternoonGluep Production - Guided-Inquiry KitStudents learn about cross linking and how it related to polymerproperties. Students then design and plan a budget for their Gluepproduction lab.Gluep Production - Guided-Inquiry KitStudents make a sample of “gluep” polymer, observe its properties andthen design alternative recipes to create an ideal sample.Grow –Dino Measurement LabStudents take measurements and investigate a super absorbentpolymer.ThursdayDay 16MorningAcademic Evaluations Course SurveyStudents take a survey about the courseBiopolymersStudents learn about the structure and function of DNA by viewing aslide show and having a class discussion.Virtual DNA Extraction LaboratoryStudents work in a computer laboratory to complete a virtual DNAextraction lab. *Computer LabBiopolymersStudents study four biopolymers, and their function in the humanbodies. Students also discuss the monomers that make up thebiopolymers.AfternoonDNA Isolation LabStudents isolate DNA from a strawberry.Grow –Dino Measurement LabStudents take measurements and investigate a super absorbentpolymer.