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Senior 1 Science

Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes

Specific Learning Outcomes
Senior 1: Atoms and Elements

Overview

This cluster builds on the particle theory of matter learned in previous grades. Students become familiar with the basic constituents of matter by learning about the historical development of the atomic model and the periodic table. Various investigations of the properties of elements and compounds will acquaint students with chemical symbols and families, as well as with natural phenomena and everyday technologies that demonstrate chemical change.

Students will...

S1-2-01 Describe how historical ideas and models furthered our understanding of the nature of matter.
Include: Greek ideas, alchemy, Lavoisier
GLO: A1, A2, A4  
S1-2-02 Investigate the historical progression of the atomic model.
Include: Dalton, Thompson, Rutherford, Bohr, quantum model
GLO: A1, A2, A4, D3  
S1-2-03 Define element and identify symbols of some common elements.
Include: the first 18 elements, K, Ca, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, I, Ag, Sn, Au, W, Hg, Pb, U
GLO: C2, D3  
S1-2-04 Explain the atomic structure of an atom in terms of the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons, and explain how those numbers define atomic number and atomic mass. GLO: D3, E2  
S1-2-05 Assemble or draw Bohr atomic models for the first 18 elements and group them according to the number of outer shell electrons. GLO: A2, C2, D3  
S1-2-06 Investigate the development of the periodic table as a method of organizing elements.
Include: periods, families (groups)
GLO: A2, A4, B2, E1  
S1-2-07 Investigate the characteristic properties of metals, non-metals, and metalloids and classify elements according to these properties.
Examples: ductility, conductivity of heat and electricity, lustre, reactivity
GLO: D3, E1  
S1-2-08 Relate the reactivity and stability of different families of elements to their atomic structure.
Include: alkali metals, alkaline earths, chalcogens, halogens, noble gases
GLO: D3, D4, E1, E3  
S1-2-09 Compare elements to compounds.
Include: atoms, molecules
GLO: D3, E1, E2  
S1-2-10 Interpret chemical formulas of elements and compounds in terms of the number of atoms of each element.
Examples: He, H2, O2, H2O, CO2, NH3
GLO: C2, D3  
S1-2-11 Investigate properties of substances and explain the importance of knowing these properties.
Examples: usefulness, durability, safety
GLO: A5, B2, D3, E1  
S1-2-12 Differentiate between physical and chemical changes. GLO: D3, E1, E3  
S1-2-13 Experiment to determine indicators of chemical change.
Examples: colour change, production of heat and / or light, production of a gas or precipitate or new substance
GLO: C2, D3, E3  
S1-2-14 Investigate technologies and natural phenomena that demonstrate chemical change in everyday situations.
Examples: photography, rusting, photosynthesis, combustion, baking
GLO: A3, A5, B1, B2  

 

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