Fuel Efficiency

by Mark Nixon, Louisa Lee, Pragya Bhagat, Ann Ikonne

Introduction
Anchor Video
Concept Map
Project Calendar
Lesson Plans
Letter to Parents
Assessments
Resources
Modifications
Grant

CHEMISTRY CALENDAR

Week

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1.) Balancing Chemical Equations:

Introduce students to driving question. 

 

Summarize the section; ask students what they know about alternative fuels.

 

Background Knowledge Probe

 

*Types of Chemical Reactions and Classification

 

Word Journal Due



Balancing Equations: Counting Atoms and Algebraic Methods

Balancing Equations: Counting Atoms and Algebraic Methods

 

Word Journal Due

Limited Reagent Reaction:  Do gasolince combustion problem as an example.

 

Talk about the effects of the products. (Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide)

2.) Stoichiometry

Limited Reagent Reaction:  Do gasolince combustion problem as an example.

 

Talk about the effects of the products. (Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide)

Gasoline Lab

Gasoline Lab

Word Journal Due

 

Assess the chemical reactions of alternative fuels.

Combustion Lab

 

Pro and Con Grid

3.) Changes in Matter

Introduction to Intermolecular Forces

Intermolecular Forces and Physical Properties

Nature of the Solid and Liquid States

 

Word Journal Due

Changes of Phase

Energy Changes

4.) Energy

Enthalpy and Energy (Exothermic versus Endothermic Reactions)

Calculate Energy Used in a Typical Car

 

Word Journal Due

Calculate energy of alternative fuels.

Section Summary and Conclusions

Unit Assessment