Common Core Aligned Lesson Plan Template
Subject(s): ___Chemistry___________________________________________ Grade: __10‐12____________
Teacher(s): Robyn Swancoat, Agnes Faltas, Helen Wagner, Jennifer McAddams, Karina Rubin, Aaron Gartner, Mike
Lee____________________________________ School: ____OC Schools (Mater Dei, Servite, J Serra, Connoly)______
LESSON ELEMENT
1. Common Core Learning Standard(s) Addressed:
HS‐PS1‐2:
Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the
periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.
2. Learning Target(s): (What will students know & be able to do as a result of this lesson?)
Students will be able to relate electronic
properties of valence electrons to chemical
reactivity. Students will be able to connect
periodic trends such as ionic radius, ionization
energy, and electronegativity to the reactivity
of specific elements or groups of elements.
3. Relevance/Rationale: (Why are the outcomes of this lesson important in the real world? Why are these
In the real world, not all chemicals can be
outcomes essential for future learning?)
stored randomly or alphabetically, as they
need to be separated by periodic trends or
groups. Chemical safety is dependent upon the
knowledge of the reactivity of specific types of
chemical elements or compounds. This is an
essential lesson series prior to chemical
bonding (ionic and covalent).
4. Formative Assessment Criteria for Success: (How will you & your students know if they have
Periodic trend/grouping activity to understand
successfully met the outcomes? What specific criteria will be met in a successful product/process?
trends (without the elements)
What does success on this lesson’s outcomes look like?)
Compare/contrast periodic trends with
individual elements
Formative assessment in the form of a quiz
5. Activities/Tasks: (What learning experiences will students engage in? How will you use these learning experiences or their student products as formative
assessment opportunities?)
Students will be able to compare the reactivity, ionization energy, electronegativity and atomic size of elements based on location in periodic table.