WEEKLY REMOTE LESSONS BROCKTON HIGH SCHOOL
May 25-29, 2020 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Course: CP/CPA Chemistry
We hope that you, your families and loved ones are well! During the COVID-19 pandemic school closure, we will be
doing our best to provide you engaging activities that will enrich your understanding of Chemistry. During term 4,
you will primarily be exploring matter, including characteristics of elements and the formation of ionic and covalent
compounds.
Goal for this week
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to …
1. convert atoms into ions.
2. predict if an ion is a cation or an anion.
3. calculate the charges of atoms that have lost electrons.
(2016 MA STE Standard: HS-PS1-2)
Literacy Objectives:
1. Reading: to understand a concept and construct meaning
2. Writing: to take notes
3. Writing: to generate a response to what one has read, viewed, or heard
4. Reasoning: to identify a pattern, explain a pattern, and/or make a prediction based on a pattern
(https://www.bpsma.org/schools/brockton-high-school/about-us/mission-literacy-charts)
Lesson:
Chemistry Café: Ionic Bonding
• See the page(s) below for a complete description of what to do and the resources you will need.
• Your science teacher will be in contact to clarify expectations (like when and how to submit your
work for credit) for your class.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Understanding ion formation is important because it explains how atoms interact with one another. Metals
giving up electrons create bonds with nonmetals that take in electrons. These interactions make salts that
are used every day. Table salt is created using this process and it’s not just for putting on your French fries!
Check out how scientists are using it to create low cost silicon nanostructures used in modern electronics,
optics, and photovoltaics.
Additional Support
Email:
• Please reach out to your science teacher with specific questions about the lesson.
Office Hours:
• Here is a list of the science teachers’ office hours. Please email your teacher to set up meeting times.
Other questions:
• Science Department Head
Dr. David Mangus
davidmangus@bpsma.org
WEEKLY REMOTE LESSONS BROCKTON HIGH SCHOOL
May 25-29, 2020 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Chemistry Café
Topic: Ionic Bonding
Assignments to do:
Click on the link to view the resource …
1. Read through the Ionic Bonding PowerPoint slides and take notes.
2. Read through the Introduction to Simple Ions PowerPoint and complete the introduction to simple
ions worksheet.
3. Have access to the Valence Electrons Periodic Table.
4. Watch the Introduction to Ions video
5. Complete the Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids Worksheet.
6. Choose 3 assignments from the café below to complete:
You should select 1 appetizer, 1 main course, and 1 dessert
Appetizer
Complete the metal, nonmetal, and metalloid simulation.
Complete the Metal vs Nonmetals Worksheet.
Complete the Ionic Bond Worksheet.
Main Course
Complete the PLIX: Atoms- Cations and Anions.
Complete the Cation-Anion Worksheet.
Complete the Ions Worksheet.
Dessert
Complete the PHET simulation: Build an atom.
Complete the Atom vs Ion Worksheet.
Complete the Atoms vs Ions vs Isotopes Worksheet.
Recommended Pacing
Monday: Memorial Day holiday, Tuesday: Complete pre-work assignments, Wednesday: Complete an
appetizer, Thursday: Complete a main course, Friday: Complete a dessert
