Section 1- I can give the symbol to match the name of a variety of elements common on earth. Section 2- I can describe the structure of the electron cloud within an atom. Section 3- I can describe the number of valence electrons in an atom. Section 4- I can create models to represent the configuration of the electrons in the electron cloud of an atom.
Section 5- I can write routinely about a variety of science specific texts. (This will be assessed in the form of an essay the students will write using all class assignments and notes at the end of the unit.)
Homework:
September 13- September 20: Newsela article: "Inventors and Scientists: Dmitri Mendeleev"
Complete the Quiz with a score of at least 3/4. Answer the writing prompt on Newsela in essay form.
Prompt :Dmitri Mendeleev devised the periodic table. USING INFORMATION FROM THE ARTICLE, write and explanation of each step in the process that allowed the creation of the periodic table we use today. ALL CAPS any information you are using directly from the article in your explanation. YOU SHOULD EASILY BE ABLE TO FIND AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT KEY STEPS IN THIS PROCESS, but there are more than that.