Grade LevelHigh School |
TopicsChemistry |
AuthorsKristen L. Cacciatore, Jessica Karch |
Lesson Summary
This lesson serves as a review of ionic and covalent bonding and macroscopic properties of ionic and covalent solids. It also introduces students to a novel class of materials, cluster solids, which contain bonds with ionic and covalent properties. Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
- compare particulate structures and macroscopic properties of three types of solids—ionic, covalent, and cluster solids (a novel type of solid developed recently); and
- explain how the particulate structure of each type of solid determines its macroscopic properties, including conductivity and solubility.
Standards
Science and Engineering Practices:
SP2, SP6MA Science and Technology/Engineering (2016):
HS-PS1-3NGSS (2013):
HS-PS1-3Common Core Math/Language Arts Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.1, CSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.2Tags
cluster solids, cluster units, electrical conductors, fullerene (C60), ionic solids, metallic solids, molecular solids, valence electronsEducator SoundBites
"I was well pleased with this lesson. I would love to have more of these the intersperse in the regular curriculum!"
– Barbara Wilson, Nemo Vista High School, Center Ridge, AR
"Very good lesson planning covering all the three umbrella standards: 1. Content Knowledge 2. Data Analysis 3. Application in NGSS modeling practice."
– Mrs. Mital, Hamilton High School, Sussex, Wisconsin
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