SVLC SCIENCE by Ms. Costales

Molecular Model Challenge

mscostales — 2025-05-23 18:12:26 UTC

Students form small groups and receive a list of molecules that form covalent bonds (e.g., H2O, CO2, CH4). Using colored paper clips or drawing materials, they must create accurate representations of these molecules, showing the correct number of shared electrons and proper molecular geometry. Groups then present their models to the class and explain the bonding.

Balance and Predict

mscostales — 2025-05-23 18:12:27 UTC

Students work on balancing equations, then must predict the type of bonds that would form between the reactants and products. They create a comprehensive chart showing both the balanced equation and the electron sharing patterns in any covalent bonds formed.

3D Molecular Architecture

mscostales — 2025-05-23 18:12:27 UTC

Using simple materials like toothpicks and small candies or clay, students build 3D models of molecules with covalent bonds. They must accurately represent the molecular geometry and explain how they determined the structure based on electron sharing patterns.

Digital Equation Simulator

mscostales — 2025-05-23 18:12:28 UTC

Using free online chemistry simulation tools, students practice balancing equations and building molecular models. They can experiment with different combinations and see immediate feedback on their work. Create a worksheet to guide their exploration and document their findings.

May 23rd class

mscostales — 2025-05-23 18:23:39 UTC

Today, everyone completed their quiz and we started the lesson on how to draw Bohr diagrams. Next day we will start how to draw lewis diagrams.

Drawing Lewis Diagrams

mscostales — 2025-05-25 23:42:49 UTC

Lewis Diagrams START HERE (JUNE 11th)

mscostales — 2025-05-25 23:45:44 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuVAgrLqsXs

I will be away on June 11th, 2025!

Here are your instructions:

1) Watch the following video as a review of Lewis Diagrams.

2) Complete the practice Lewis Diagrams.

3) IF FINISHED, read through and answer the question from the "Classroom Ready" article.

IONS

mscostales — 2025-05-25 23:48:18 UTC

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