Project Information

• Introduction to the unit/project

  • Rationale

    • Bonding is what holds the world together. It gives us limitless possible combinations of compounds that give us new materials to enhance our lives. From the simplest of salt compounds to the most complex DNA molecule, we rely on bonding to hold everything together. In this lesson we will be exploring the types of bonds and their impact in our lives. We will apply what we know through collaborative projects, videos, and quizzes. Above all, we will gain an appreciation for the order of God's creation in the simplest of components- the atom.

  • Background

    • In previous lessons you have learned about the basic building blocks of the universe which are atoms. We have learned that they are made up of smaller, sub-atomic particles called protons, neutrons, and electrons. The combination of charges and particles give us unique elements that have unique numbers of protons. Protons and their positive charges are balanced by electrons with negative charges, while the neutrons just help hold everything together in the nucleus. So what is next?
    • We begin combining different atoms together into compounds. There are different ways to do this and depend on the type of atom and how many electrons it has, or needs.

  • Life-Connection

    • Some questions are necessary to remain focused on the important material in these lessons, the first of which I would like you to keep as an open discussion point. As this project is wrapped up, the student should be able to:

      • give a response to the awesome truth that you are "fearfully and wonderfully made"

      • describe the different types of chemical bonds and the properties of each of them
      • use computer skills to collaborate and complete projects and give feedback to classmates
      • share documents online and on time
      • manage time and resources so that projects can be done well while utilizing the best available technology

• Standards

  • State/Core (highlighted in the 2 links below)
    • Common core Standards
    • Common core Standards 2
  • ISTE Standards

• Objectives
  • Students will enhance their knowledge of both ionic and covalent bonds and the rules of bonding.
  • Students will use technology in God-pleasing ways to complete assignments to enhance their knowledge of bonds.
  • Students will work on collaborative assignments for their own learning benefit as well as the benefit of the rest of the class.
  • Students will learn the value of sharing knowledge beyond the textbook to stretch learning to areas beyond the classroom.
  • Students will review and quiz themselves on bonding types and naming processes.
  • Students will learn to manipulate bonds and create new compounds in online exercises.
  • Students will reflect on their learning to the benefit of their faith as they learn about our Creator's creation.
• Steps to Completion (Outline or explanation of activities are acceptable)
  • Ionic Bonding
  • Covalent Bonding
  • Polar Covalent Bonding
    • Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds
    • Representing Bonds with Diagrams
  • Review
  • Wrap-up and Final Review