Prerequisites

 

  • Solving for one unknown in an algebraic equation. Ideally, students should have taken or be currently enrolled in pre-algebra or algebra. 

  • Proficiency with graphing. Students can determine a scale for coordinate axes and properly draw and label axes.

  • Familiarity with the scientific method and the ability to design simple experiments.

  • Ability to collect and record data.

  • Ability to maintain an orderly and safe space for small lab experiments. Small amounts of acids are used and small combustion reactions occur, which require careful and patient attention.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction: Welcome to Elements and Reactivity

    • Overview of Elements and Reactivity
  • 2

    Chapter 1: Matter's Building Blocks

    • 1A Launch: Finding Pure Substances

    • 1A Lab: Finding Pure Substances

    • 1A Landing: Finding Pure Substances

    • 1B Launch: Elements and Compounds

    • 1B Lab: Elements and Compounds

    • 1B Landing: Elements and Compounds

    • Chapter 1 Extensions

    • Chapter 1 Problem Set
  • 3

    Chapter 2: Where Are The Elements?

    • 2A Launch: Copper Sulfate

    • 2A Lab: Copper Sulfate

    • 2A Landing: Copper Sulfate

    • 2B Launch: Zinc Sulfate

    • 2B Lab: Zinc Sulfate

    • Chapter 2 Extensions

    • Chapter 2 Problem Set

    • 2B Landing: Zinc Sulfate
  • 4

    Chapter 3: Reactivity Series

    • 3A Launch: Reactivity Series

    • 3A Lab: Reactivity Series

    • 3A Landing: Reactivity Series

    • 3B Launch: Calcium vs. Magnesium

    • 3B Lab: Calcium vs. Magnesium

    • 3B Landing: Calcium vs. Magnesium

    • Chapter 3 Extensions

    • Chapter 3 Problem Set
  • 5

    Chapter 4: Reactivity of Compounds

    • 4A Launch: Copper Sulfate vs. Zinc Sulfate w/Mg

    • 4A Lab: Copper Sulfate vs. Zinc Sulfate w/Mg

    • 4A Landing: Copper Sulfate vs. Zinc Sulfate w/Mg

    • 4B Launch: Copper Sulfate vs. Zinc Sulfate w/ Fe

    • 4B Lab: Copper Sulfate vs. Zinc Sulfate w/ Fe

    • 4B Landing: Copper Sulfate vs. Zinc Sulfate w/ Fe

    • Chapter 4 Extensions

    • Chapter 4 Problem Set
  • 6

    Chapter 5: Explain Reactivity Series

    • 5A Launch: Flow of Electrons in a Battery

    • 5A Lab: Flow of Electrons in a Battery

    • 5A Landing: Flow of Electrons in a Battery

    • 5B Launch: Electrons and Reactivity

    • 5B Lab: Electrons and Reactivity

    • 5B Landing: Electrons and Reactivity

    • Chapter 5 Extensions

    • Chapter 5 Problem Set