Chemistry Unit 1 Day 1

Students will learn about patterns and properties of atoms and the periodic table by analyzing and interpreting text in writing using the language of science (elements, protons, electrons, nucleus, valence electrons), avid strategies, and partners.

Questions:

1. Write 2 goals for yourself for quarter 4 using the following sentence starters:

• In quarter 4 I will...
• by (doing)....
• I will know I have achieved this goal when...

2. What activities, attitudes, or strategies empower you most to learn? Explain.

3. What do you know about atoms and the periodic table? (brain)