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Geometry of molecules Lesson Plans
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Students listen to the teacher introduce VSEPR theory and explain molecular geometry. They use balloons to visualize the shape of orbitals. Students create visuals of molecular orbitals with strings and balloons.
Students investigate geometric relationship using conjecture about linear pairs and vertical angles. In this geometry lesson, students apply their theorems and previous geometry knowledge to solve for and find angles of linear pairs. They first make conjecture, then prove their answers with calculations.
Students construct an origami models of different molecules. In this chemistry lesson, students explain what expansive soils are made up of. They discuss what happens when this expansive soil expands or shrinks.
Learners recognize the use of experimental and theoretical probability. They use area models as a way of comprehending the probability. Pupils talk about the differences between experimental and theoretical probability. Students use mathematical reasoning to find the theoretical probability of some events.
Students analyze the amount of space required to pack round objects. For this geometry lesson, students practice using space economically by practicing packing spheres into beakers. They then translate this concept to molecules being packed into a tiny area.
Learners work together to explain the VSEPR theory and how it relates to molecules. They name electron pairs that can surround the central atom of an organism. They discuss the factors that determine the polarity of a molecule as well.
Learners use models to visualize molecular structures. Students read about Lewis dot structures, hybridization, and formal charge. Then learners build and draw the molecules and ions given. Students complete 11 pre-lab questions and 4 post-lab questions.
Young scholars investigate patterns through tessellations. In this geometry lesson, students create tessellation to be used in a kaleidoscope. They build a kaleidoscope for this activity.
Students identify nets and shapes. In this geometry lesson, students unfold shapes and identify the net it makes. They fold nets to create shape.
Students define and identify shapes by name. In this geometry lesson, students construct, identify and compare polygons based on the number of sides. They classify each shape based on their angle sum theorem.
