Illustration of Understands and applies knowledge of the structure and properties of matter in the ICLE's Rigor and Relevance Framework
Quadrant C

Students will construct electron dot structures for any randomly chosen element found on the periodic table and use them to determine formulas of possible ionic compounds.

 Quadrant D

Students will research the molecular compound H2O and use bonding theory to explain the properties of water that make it the universal solvent and so important to life on Earth.
Quadrant A

Students will identify the total number of electrons and the number of valence electrons for any randomly chosen element found on the periodic table.

 Quadrant B

Students will research how water softeners work and design an experiment to test the effectiveness of a water softener in removing ions from tap water.
*Unifying Concept (NSES) represented in this activity. Unifying concepts cross curricular areas and provide students with productive and insightful ways of thinking about and integrating basic ideas that explain the natural and designed world.