Benchmarks: Time Frame: SI-H-A1-A7 2 - 3 class periods PS-H-A1-A4, C3, C7 OBJECTIVES: Determine constants, variables and conversion factors required for procedures and calculations Determine and record methods to collect data Design procedures required List materials and equipment needed Assemble materials and equipment Collect sample of butane and calculate molar mass Work with scientific notation and calculators to perform calculations with large numbers Observe phase change of butane during discovery Use periodic table to calculate theoretical molar mass of butane BACKGROUND INFORMATION SKILLS: KNOWLEDGE: -Water displacement lab - periodic table usage procedures -mole concept -Massing using 0.001 g -Gas Laws including Ideal Gas digital or centigram balance -variables for gas laws -CBL with barometer probe -determining molar mass -Reading a thermometer - graphic calculator -Reading a graduated cylinder -Converting: gas factors -Derive equations MATERIALS: Calculators - paper towels CBL with barometer probe - water Thermometers - pencils 100 mL graduated cylinders - SHEETS: water trough a) discovery development butane lighters b) data digital or centigram balances c) assessment GROUPINGS: Groups of 4, groups of 2., individual work NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS 9-12 1) Science as Inquiry Content Standard A: Understanding about Scientific Inquiry 2) Physical Science Content Standard B: Structure &amp; Properties of Matter 2,4 3) Science &amp; Technology Content Standard E: Abilities of Technology Design ENGAGEMENT: DAY ONE Hold up a lighter and ask the following questions waiting for student responses.
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