1. Balanced Science Chemistry Honors and College Prep

2. Day 1: NECAP Practice The question you see here is a typical question found on the NECAP test that asks you to interpret data found in a table and select the best explanation. 1.What information does the table provide? 2.What type of bonding produces this type of compound? 3.How are valence electron important in producing compounds?

3. Day 2: Scientific Method Practice: Writing an Introduction  Write a prediction for the following problem: Can ions in solution conduct electric current? Can ions in solution conduct electric current?  This will be assessed on a 5-0 scale using the Introduction section of the Chariho Lab Report Rubric.

4. Day 3: Scientific Method Practice: Feedback on Introduction 5 Exceeds Standard 4 Meets Standard 3.5 Nearly Meets Standard 3 Below Standard 2 Little Progress Toward Standard You have met standard and additionally included. You have... Introduct ion Weight = Score x 5 An extended explanation or discussion of content including examples.  Written a clear purpose or problem statement  Explained the purpose statement  Discussed the content as it relates to the topic  Connected the purpose to the content  Used relevant vocabulary If applicable...  Written an informed prediction  Justified the prediction with prior knowledge  Written a clear purpose statement  Explained the purpose statement  Discussed the content  Used relevant vocabulary If applicable...  Written an informed prediction  Justified the prediction with prior knowledge  Written a clear purpose statement  Either explained the purpose s or discussed the content  Used some relevant vocabulary If applicable...  Written an informed predictions  Either justified the prediction or discussed the content  Written a clear purpose statement If applicable...  Written a prediction

5. Day 4: Scientific Method Practice: Creating or Interpreting graphs Creating or Interpreting graphs The following graph shows how the percent ionic character of a single bond varies according to the difference in electronegativity between the two elements forming the bond. Answer the following questions, using this graph and Table 6.2. 1.What is the relationship between the percent ionic character of single bonds and the electronegativity difference? 2. What electronegativity difference will result in a bond with a 50% ionic character? 3. Estimate the percent ionic character of the bonds formed between (1) lithium and oxygen, (2) nitrogen and oxygen, (3) magnesium and chlorine, and (4) nitrogen and fluorine. Electronegativity of Selected Elements Li1.0 Mg1.2 N3.0 Cl3.0 O3.5 F4.0

6. Day 5: Scientific Method Practice: Data and Analysis Feedback Data and Analysis Feedback Data and Analysi s Weight = Score x 5 A detailed summary of all of the data A discussion of the trends that includes examples from the data  Titled and labeled the tables, charts, and drawings  Explained the tables/charts/or diagrams in a caption  Included detailed and precise observations  Summarized the data with detail  Identified trends or patterns in the data If applicable...  Included units and calculations for measurements  Included graphs, with proper title/labels/units.  Titled and labeled the tables, charts, and drawings  Caption is incomplete or inaccurate  Included detailed and precise observations  Summarized the data with some detail  Identified trends or patterns in the data If applicable...  Included units and calculations for measurements  Included graphs, with either title or labels missing  Titled and labeled the tables, charts, and drawings  Missed writing a caption for the data  Included general observations  Summarized the data with some detail  Identified some trends or patterns in the data If applicable...  Included calculations for measurements (not units)  Included graphs, with either title or labels missing  Missed some titles and labels on tables, charts and drawings  Provided a general summary of data  Identified incorrect trends or patterns in the data If applicable...  Included incorrect calculations for measurements  Included incorrect graphs, with either title or labels missing 5 Exceeds Standard 4 Meets Standard 3.5 Nearly Meets Standard 3 Below Standard 2 Little Progress Toward Standard

7. Day 6: Scientific Writing – Critical Thinking How does the VSEPR Theory relate geometric shape to electron interaction?

8. Day 7: Scientific Writing – Critical Thinking Feedback 4 Exceeds Standard 3 Meets Standard 2 Below Standard 1 Little Progress Toward Standard 0 -Explanation uses appropriate scientific vocabulary. -Explanation includes examples to explain the relationships within the content and application of that content. -The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of the science of the task. No errors or omissions are present in the response. - Explanation uses appropriate scientific vocabulary. -Explanation includes examples to explain the relationships within the content. -The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of the science of the task. The response may contain minor errors that do not detract from the demonstration of understanding. -Basic definition with some correct scientific vocabulary. -Answer connected to relevant content. -The student has provided a response that demonstrates a general understanding of the science of the task. -Answer attempted with basic definition -The student has provided a response that is only partially correct. No work submitted or incorrect answer.