LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Chemistry

Goal 1: The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry.

Objective 1.01. Design, conduct and analyze investigations to answer questions related to chemistry.

  • Identify questions and suggest hypotheses.
  • Identify variables.
  • Use a control when appropriate.
  • Select and use appropriate measurement tools.
  • Collect and organize data in tables, charts and graphs.
  • Analyze and interpret data.
  • Explain observations.
  • Make inferences and predictions.
  • Explain the relationship between evidence and explanation.
  • Identify how scientists share findings.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Solutions
In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 7
Systems of equations can be used to solve many different kinds of problems. One application is in making solutions such as is done in chemistry. In this lesson, students will set up a system of equations to determine the volume of a solution.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science)
By Jennifer Elmo.
Reaction stoichiometry: How can we make chalk?
In Why does chemistry matter in my life?, page 4
In this lesson plan, students will explore the variety of chemical processes that produce chalk and determine which is the most cost-effective and efficient. Students create a small-scale process in the lab and evaluate the requirements for a larger-scale process.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Lisa Hibler.
Isotopic pennies
In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 6
In this lesson, student use a system of equations to determine the number of each type of “atom” in a closed container.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science)
By Jennifer Elmo.
Half-life
In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 5
This activity integrates Chemistry and Algebra II by using the concepts of half-life and exponential decay. Half-life is a way for students to see a real-life use of exponential decay functions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science)
By Jennifer Elmo.
Density
In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 3
Students will determine the density of two unknown liquids by collecting mass and volume data. Each group of students will be given a different volume of the liquids to measure, they will combine their data to create a graph. Using the graph students will determine the density of the two liquids by calculating the slope of the two lines. Students will also use a graphing calculator to determine the slope of the two lines.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)
By Jennifer Elmo.

Resources on the web

Toxicology and living systems
This Science NetLinks lesson is part of a three-part series on toxicology, the scientific study of poisons and their affect on biological systems. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–11 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Toxicology and human health
This Science NetLinks lesson is part of a three-part series on toxicology, the scientific study of poisons and their affect on biological systems. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Finding the toxic dose
This lesson is part of a three-part series on toxicology, the scientific study of poisons and their affect on biological systems. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science