Compare and contrast protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Describe the forces that hold the particles of atoms together.
Define atomic number and mass number.
Describe ions and isotopes
Identify the particles called quarks
State Democritus’s theory about the atom.
Outline Dalton’s atomic theory.
Explain how Thomson discovered electrons.
Describe how Rutherford found the nucleus.
Define energy levels.
Describe the electron cloud and orbitals.
Describe Mendeleev’s periodic table of the elements.
Give an overview of the modern periodic table of the elements.
Identify properties of metals.
List properties of nonmetals.
Describe metalloids.
Relate valence electrons to reactivity of elements by class.
Identify hydrogen and alkali metals.
Describe alkaline Earth metals.
List properties of transition metals.
Identify groups containing metalloids.
Give properties of halogens.
Describe noble gases.

Homework Offered
Students will receive assignments/worksheets weekly that will reinforce what was learned in class.  The worksheets will be completed on Nearpod using a link that I will provide.  The students will NOT be required to login to Nearpod.  The assignments/worksheets will provide them with instant feedback on their performance.  I will receive a report of their performance once it is completed on the website.  If there are parts of the assignments in which students are having trouble i will post additional information to clarify the topic.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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There is a free textbook that can be used along with this class CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School.  This class will cover Unit 3 and 4.  The book can be freely viewed at CK-12.org (https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-physical-science-flexbook-2.0/)