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=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title:** Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table **Grade Level(s):** 9-Diploma
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** Chemistry
 * Key Words:** atomic structure, Periodic Table, electrons
 * Designed by:** Matt Roy **Time Frame:** Six 80 minute lessons
 * School District: School:**

At the end of the unit, students will be given the opportunity to combine all of these understandings and create a digital poster for their own unique element. You will assume the role of prominent astrochemists investigating a meteor crash site where you discover a completely brand new element. I look forward to this unit and hope that you are all able to have a lot of fun with it! ||
 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * Welcome to Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table! The purpose of this unit is to familiarize high school chemistry students with the atom and the elements of our natural world. In this unit we will cover atomic structure and introduce you to the sub-atomic particles: protons, neutrons and electrons. Once the basics have been established we will move on to the Periodic Table of the Elements and begin applying our new-found knowledge of atomic structure to real world elements. Students will learn how to read the Periodic Table to determine atomic mass, number of sub-atomic particles present and electron configuration. Students will also gain and understanding of dimensional analysis, conversions and the “mole road”. From this unit, I want students to gain three main understandings:
 * 1) Students will understand that the physical world around us is ultimately the aggregate sum of countless, seemingly invisible, chemical processes.
 * 2) Students will understand that atomic structure influences behavior.
 * 3) Students will understand that the Periodic Table is a tool to be read and used to aid our understanding of the physical world around us.