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Because two texts are used for this part of the course, the reading that is most important for a particular section is listed first and in boldface type.

Explorations: Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Chem. Comp.: The Chemistry Companion for Middle School Science Teachers

A. Chemistry and Matter
    1.  How we know about atoms: the scientific method (Chem. Comp., Ch. 2; Explorations Sections 1.3 - 1.7)
    2.  Basic atomic structure    (Chem. Comp., Ch. 4, pp. 39-43; Explorations Sections 17.1 - 17.4)
            a. Subatomic particles
            b. Elemental symbols
            c. Isotopes
            d. Atomic number
            e. Mass number
    Related computer lesson: Isotopes and Atomic Weights

B. The pattern of the universe
    1. The periodic table  (Chem. Comp. Ch. 4, pp. 43-48; Explorations Sections 17.5-17.6)
    2. Atomic models  (Explorations Ch. 18)
    Related computer lesson: Periodic Table

C. The nucleus (Explorations Ch. 19, skip Section 19.3)
    1. Types of nuclear decay
    2. Radioactivity in our lives

D. States of matter and phase changes
    1. Physical and chemical properties  (Explorations Sections 21.1-21.4; Chem. Comp. Ch. 3, pp. 27-29)
    2. Phase changes   (Explorations Sections 10.4 - 10.9)
    Related computer lessons: Pressure, PVT Introduction

Chemistry Exam 1, Nov. 8

E. Chemical reactions
    1. Chemical formulas  (Chem. Comp. Ch. 3, pp. 33-37; Explorations, Section 21.5)
    2. Chemical equations  (Chem. Comp. Ch. 7, pp. 95-100; Explorations, Section 21.6)
    3. Reaction rates and catalysts  (Chem. Comp. Ch. 7, p. 101- 103)
    Related computer lessons: Chemical Formulas, Writing Formulas, Chemical Reactions, Chemical Equations, Balancing Equations

F. Classification of matter; solutions  (Explorations Ch. 22; Chem. Comp. Ch. 3, pp. 21-27)
    1. Different types of matter
    2. Solutions
    Related computer lesson: Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures

G. Chemical bonding  (Explorations, Ch. 23; Chem. Comp. Ch. 5)
    1. Metallic bonds
    2. Ionic bonds
    3. Covalent bonds
    4. Polar bonds

H. Solubility  (Explorations, Ch. 24; Chem. Comp. Ch. 3, pp. 30-33)
    1. Molecular interactions
    2. Forming solutions
    3. Finding a solvent that will dissolve a substance
    4. Overcoming surface tension

I. Acids and bases  (Explorations, Ch. 25; Chem. Comp. Ch. 8)
    1. Acids and bases
    2. Strong and weak acids and bases
    3. The pH scale
    Related computer lessons:

Acids and Bases, Acid Base Reactions