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Nomenclature and General Principles HandoutNomenclature and General Principles Handout
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National Institute of Open Schooling
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9th - 12th
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Nomenclature and General Principles

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Carbon, the base for all organic compounds, exists in nature in its purest form as graphite or diamonds. The 25th lesson in a series of 36 teaches pupils the nomenclature of organic compounds. Learners read about how to use the IUPAC system for naming organic compounds, use the system to name numerous compounds, and then move into types of reactions in organic compounds and practice identifying them. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

chemical nomenclature, organic compounds, chemical reactions

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the terminal exercise at the end of the lesson as an assessment

Classroom Considerations

  • Depth of concepts make this lesson best fit with higher-level high school or college level chemistry courses
  • British versions of some words are used throughout the lesson, such as learnt

Pros

  • In-text questions embedded throughout the lesson help teachers determine if classes are mastering the concepts; includes key at the end
  • Provides space on the sides of pages for individuals to take notes 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.11-12.3

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