SMITHA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2009 – 2010 ACADEMIC YEAR PHYSICAL SCIENCE – LESSON PLANS/STUDY GUIDE – 1 ST QUARTER MS. YVONNE WHITE - Yvonne.white@cobbk12.org – BLOG- http://1217986664s505.typepad.com or www.mswhite.tk B.S. in Elementary Education from Oral Roberts University – Tulsa, Oklahoma M.A. in Science Education from Keele University – Staffordshire, England Teacher Support Specialist, GIFTED Certification – Cobb County TEXTBOOK COST AND REPLACEMENT - $ 71.00WEEK 1 – LESSON PLANS – SCIENCE INQUIRY – PS1 – S8CS1 – S8CS6 - S8CS10 – HABITS OF THE MIND DAY 1 – MONDAY - August 10, 2009 – SCIENCE PACKET ISSUED AND REVIEWED WITH STUDENTS. GOALS: The learner will be able to exemplify the processes of science. The learner will engage in scientific inquiry, differentiate among the various fields of science and explain what science is.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT IS SCIENCE AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOUR DAILY LIFE?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” #1 OUTLINE – EXPLORING SCIENCE – PAGES 6-11 / ENGAGE ACTIVITY ON PAGE 5-FISH PUZZLEHOMEWORK: Design a CONCEPT MAP OF SCIENCE FIELDS. Study for Test #1PROJECT: METRIC DREAM HOUSE PROJECT – Due 9/4/09 – YOU ARE GIVEN 4 WEEKS FOR YOUR PROJECT! DAY 2 – TUESDAY - August 11, 2009 – PS1 – Homework Due! GOALS: The learner will be able to utilize science process skill to collect and analyze data. Students will use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations. The learner will rotate to 3 lab stations and identify science fields, various lab equipment and safety symbols. STUDENTS WILL PRACTICE LAB ROTATION DURING THESE 3 LABS:LAB FORMAT # 1 – Structured Inquiry – Hands-on activities – S8CS6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT LAB 1: Can you identify science fields of study? MATERIALS: laminated matching cards. Match the word with the correct definition.LAB 2: Can you identify various lab equipment? MATERIALS: various lab equipment and labels. Match label to the correct item.LAB 3: Can you identify safety symbols used in labs? MATERIALS: Safety symbol chart, labels Take the labels and match them to the correct symbol

DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY – August 12, 2009 – PS1, PS2 , S8SC1 – SCIENTIFIC METHOD GOALS: The learner will identify the 6 steps to the scientific method and implement critical thinking skills to solve problems. The learner will explain how the scientific method is used to solve problems.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 2 OUTLINE – USING THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD – PAGES 12-23 IN YOUR TEXTBOOKHOMEWORK: MATH SKILLS WORKSHEET #16 and LAB EQUIPMENT WS. STUDY FOR TEST #1CRITICAL THINKING ENGAGE ACTIVITY: INDEX CARD ACTIVITY – (A.C. CLASS – DOTS- CRITICAL THINKING DAY 4 – THURSDAY – August 13, 2009 – PS1, PS2 , S8CS1 – S8CS4 – S8CS6 – Homework Due! GOALS: Students will use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating equipment and materials in scientific activities utilizing safe laboratory procedures. Students will examine an unknown substance, manipulate various gadgets, and explain the motion of floating popcorn. LAB FORMAT # 2 – Open Inquiry - PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT – Hands-on activities: LAB 1: Can you identify the ingredients that make up OOBLECK? MATERIALS: a green substance, cup, stick, chart, wax paper.Examine the green substance. Design your own experiment to find out what Oobleck is made of.LAB 2: Can you use your critical thinking skill to solve a problem? MATERIALS: Various gadgets and manipulativesLook at the different problems, select 3 problems on the table to solve.LAB 3: Can you explain “ELEVATOR POPCORN”? MATERIALS: large cylinder, clear liquid, popcorn, chartExamine the container of floating popcorn. Explain what is causing the up and down motion of the popcorn.DAY 5 – FRIDAY – August 14, 2009 - ASSESSMENT - JOURNAL ENTRY – ESSENTIAL QUESTION- What is science? NOTEBOOK CHECK You should have 2 Do Nows, 2 Lab Formats, 2 HW, 1CT. REVIEW AND ADMINISTER TEST # 1. 1 st QUARTER PRETEST GIVEN TODAY. PARENTS WILL BE CALLED IF YOUR NOTEBOOK IS INCOMPLETE !

WEEK 2 – LESSON PLANS – PS2 – S8CS6 – S8CS8 – MEASUREMENT AND SAFETY DAY 6 – MONDAY – August 17, 2009 – 3 WEEKS LEFT TO COMPLETE METRIC DREAM HOUSE PROJECT GOALS: The learner will be able to recognize and utilize the SI system of measurement. Students will identify the SI units e. g. length, volume, mass, density, and temperature. Students will differentiate between mass and weight. Students will use standard safety practices for all classroom practices and field investigationsESSENTIAL QUESTION: What do you think would happen if the U.S. were to convert completely to the metric system today? ENGAGECLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 3 OUTLINE – MEASUREMENT AND SAFETY – PAGES 24 - 28HOMEWORK : READ SECT, 3 SCIENTIFIC MODELS – PAGES 20 – 23 ANSWER QUESTIONS 1 - 6. STUDY FOR TEST # 2DAY 7 – TUESDAY – August 18, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The student will demonstrate computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and following scientific explanations. The learner will be able to recognize and utilize SI prefixes, units and symbols for various measurements such as length, weight, mass, volume, density and temperature. Students will demonstrate their ability to use a metric ruler, balance scale, and estimate volume.

PARENTS, please check these LESSON PLANS on a daily basis. Check I-PARENT, HW Sheet, my BLOG- http://themastersmind.blogspot.com , and email me if you have any questions about the assignments. Please sign after you review this syllabus. ALL PLANS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SCHOOL EVENTS, CLASS ASSESSMENTS, PRETEST RESULTS OR THE TEACHER’S PERROGATIVE. PARENT’S SIGNATURE

LAB FORMAT #3 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY – PS2 , S8CS4, S8CS6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT LAB 1: Can you measure the length of a string in mm and cm? MATERIALS: chart, 10 different sized strings, rulersDecide as a group how you will solve this problem. Measure every string in cm and convert to mm. Record results.LAB 2: Can you accurately measure the mass of an object? MATERIALS: chart, balance scales, 10 objects, gram weightsDecide as a group how you will solve this problem. Use a balance scale and measure the mass of each object. Record results.LAB 3: Can you accurately measure the volume in a container? MATERIALS: various containers with different amounts of liquids, labelsDecide as a group how you will solve this problem. Examine the containers and place the label with the correct amount of liquid.DAY 8 – WEDNESDAY – August 19, 2009 – PS2 GOALS: The learner will be able to utilize the proper kinds of tools for measuring in a given situation. Students will demonstrate how to use a metric ruler by diagramming geometric shapes. VENN PERPLEXER # 1 – GIFTED CLASS ONLYESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW DO SCALE MODELS OF GEOMETRIC SHAPES COMPARE TO REAL MODELS IN OUR WORLD?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” #4 OUTLINE- USING THE SI SYSTEM – ENGAGE ACTIVITYHOMEWORK: DIAGRAM A CONCEPT MAP OF THE METRIC SYSTEM. STUDY FOR TEST #2. DAY 9 – THURSDAY – August 20, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! - PS2 - S8CS6 GOALS: The learner will be able to accurately convert units within the metric system of measurement. Students will demonstrate their ability to utilize the metric scale to convert units within the metric system. Students will demonstrate their ability to use formulas to calculate density. Students will demonstrate how calculate density and make a hypothesis.LAB FORMAT # 4 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY – S8CS6 - Hands-on Activities – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT LAB 1: Can you convert one metric unit to another? MATERIALS: a metric scale, 10 laminated cards , chart.Decide as a group how you will solve the problems. Use the metric scale to convert one unit to another.LAB 2: Can you calculate the density of an object? MATERIALS: a balance scale, various objects, cylinders, beakers, rulerUse the formula for density. Select an item from the table and calculate its density using the appropriate lab tools.LAB 3: Can you determine the density of a cola can? MATERIALS: Diet vs Classic. Make a hypothesis to determine which will float or sink.DAY 10 – FRIDAY – August 21, 2009 – JOURNAL ENTRY – What would happen if the US switched totally to metrics today? NOTEBOOK CHECK TODAY! You should have 4 DO NOWS, 4 LAB FORMATS, 4 HOMEWORK, 1 CT LABS ASSESSMENT – Review and Administer TEST # 2 – STUDENTS WITH INCOMPLETE NOTEBOOKS WILL RECEIVE A CALL FROM THE TEACHER. Spend time working on your Dream House . 2WEEKS LEFT. Don’t procrastinate

WEEK 3 – LESSONS PLANS – SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY – PS1, PS2, S9CS8, – CRITICAL THINKING WEEK DAY 11 – MONDAY – August 24, 2009 – PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT ALL WEEK! GOALS: The learner will identify and investigate problems scientifically. Define matter and compare mass and weight.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHY DOES IT MATTER WHAT IT IS MADE OF?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 5 OUTLINE – WHAT IS MATTER? TEXTBOOK PAGES 38 – 43 - NO TEST THIS WEEKHOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION – pages 32-33 – Read Science Tech pg 34 and do the MATH ACTIVITY CLASS CT LAB A: - GUIDED INQUIRY – HANDS-ON ACTIVITY – S8CS1 , S8CS6 ENGAGE ACTIVITY GUIDING QUESTION: Can you identify the type of property changes? MATERIALS: molecular kit, markers, cups. Paper for drawing. Follow the Teacher’s instructions.DAY 12 – TUESDAY – August 25, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE ! PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT GOALS: The learner will be able to use process skills to engage in scientific inquiry. Students will identify changes in matter. LAB FORMAT #5 – GUIDED AND OPEN INQUIRY – Hands-on-activity – S8CS1 QUESTION: How can you determine the density of a cube? MATERIALS: various cubes, cylinder, ruler HANDOUT FOR LAB GOALS: The learner will be able to utilize science process skills to engage in scientific inquiry. Students will calculate density.CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: Using the Scientific Method to Save Earth – GIFTED CLASSDAY 13 – WEDNESDAY – August 26, 2009 - S8CS1 GOALS: The learner will utilize science process skills to engage in scientific inquiry.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” #6 OUTLINE – PHYSICAL PROPERTIES PAGE 44-49 HOMEWORK: SECTION 3 PG. 50-55 QUESTIONS 1-9 - NO TEST THIS WEEKCLASS CT LAB B : GUIDED INQUIRY – HANDS-ON –ACTIVITIES - PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT SKILLS PRACTICE LAB - TEXTBOOK PAGES 56 – 57 – WHITE BEFORE YOUR EYES – ENGAGE ACTIVITY DAY 14 – THURSDAY – August 27, 2009 HOMEWORK DUE! – PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT LAB FORMAT #6 – OPEN INQUIRY – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES- S8CS4, S8CS3, Can you distinguish between a physical and chemical change? Materials: blue liquid, straw, clear liquid, chart . Follow instructions. GUIDING QUESTION: How is the descent of a helicopter affected by massMATERIALS: “WABBIT” helicopter, paper clips, chart. DESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIMENT .DAY 15 – FRIDAY – August 28, 2009 – NO TEST THIS WEEK ONE WEEK LEFT BEFORE DREAM HOUSES DUE ! NOTEBOOK CHECK : You should have 6 DO NOW Outlines, 6 LAB FORMATS, 5 CT LABSCLASS CT LAB C : Can you make a density column? MATERIALS: salt, water, scale, cylinder, beakers, food coloring

WEEK 4 – LESSON PLANS – STATES OF MATTER - S8P1, S8CS1 – 10 DAY 16 – MONDAY – AUGUST 31, 2009 – NOTEBOOKS AND METRIC DREAM HOUSES DUE FRIDAY! ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHY DOES IT MATTER WHAT IT IS MADE OF?GOALS: The learner will describe the properties shared by particles of all matter. Describe the four states of matter discussed here. Describe the differences between the states of matter. Predict how a change in pressure or temperature will affect the volume of a gas.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 7 OUTLINE – FOUR STATES OF MATTER – TEXTBOOK PAGES 66 - 69HOMEWORK: Complete a concept map on MATTER AND CRCT PREPARATION PAGES 60 – 72 STUDY FOR TEST # 3CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: VANISHING ACT – MATERIALS: cups, rubbing alcohol, Q-tips – ENGAGE ACTIVITYDAY 17 - TUESDAY – September 1 , 2009- HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will demonstrate how one state of matter changes to another. LAB FORMAT # 7 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: How does cold affect gas particles? MATERIALS: balloons, sink of ice, chart. Blow up balloon, measure circumference before and after applying ice. LAB 2: How does heat affect gas particles? MATERIALS: balloons, heat lamp, chart. Blow up balloon, measure circumference before and after applying heat.LAB 3: What happens to hydrogen atoms in a jar? MATERIALS : COMPUTER STATION: HYDROGEN MODEL GAMEDAY 18 – WEDNESDAY – September 2, 2009 GOALS: The learner will describe how substances change from state to state. Explain the difference between an exothermic change and an endothermic change. Compare the changes of state.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 8 OUTLINE – CHANGES OF STATE – TEXTBOOK PAGES 74 – 79HOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION 84 - 85 / READ SECT. 1 AND 2 PAGE 90-97 ANSWER SECTION QUESTIONS. STUDY FOR TEST # 3 CRITICAL THINKING: Can you predict the changes? MATERIALS: Flask, alka seltzer, Bromothymol, syringe ENGAGE ACTIVITY DAY 19 – THURSDAY – September 3, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! LAB FORMAT # 8 PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT : - S8CS3.b Problem: Can you calculate volume accurately? Materials: beakers, food coloring, water, chart. Text 28 - 29DAY 20 – FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 4, 2009-You should have 8 DO NOWS, 8 LABS, 7CT LABS, 2 JOURNALS – TEST 3 -Matter NOTEBOOKS AND METRIC DREAM HOUSES DUE! Students should give a brief summary of how they designed their dream house.JOURNAL ENTRY – ESSENTIAL QUESTION – Why does it matter what it is made of?

WEEK 5 – LESSON PLANS – CHEMISTRY ENRICHMENT – S8CS1-9 - INTRODUCTION TO ATOMS

DAY 21 – MONDAY - September 7, 2009 – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL

DAY 22 – TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 - NOTEBOOKS RETURNED TODAY ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT GIVES EACH STATE OF MATTER ITS STRUCTURE?GOALS: The learner will be able to explain what an atom is and identify the subatomic parts. Describe the charges on the subatomic parts.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 1 OUTLINE – THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF MATTER – TEXTBOOK PAGES 318 - 324HOMEWORK: ATOM WORKSHEET - NO TEST THIS WEEK.CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: WHAT’S INSIDE AN ATOM? Materials: small sealed canisters, chart. DESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIMENT – ENGAGE ACTIVITY : VENN PERPLEXER – AC CLASS ONLYDAY 23 – WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 - PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learners will demonstrate knowledge of the atom and its subatomic particles.LAB FORMAT # 1– STRUCTURED INQUIRY - HANDS-ON ACTIVITY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT: Lab 1: Can you identify the subatomic parts of an atom? Materials: atom model and labels Identify, label, and explain the function of each part.Lab 2: Can you determine the mass and atomic number of an element? Materials: atom model, plastic discs, element cards. Calculate the PNE.Lab 3: Can you use a computer program to build atoms? Materials: COMPUTER STATION: – ATOM BUILDER PROGRAMDAY 24 – THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 10. 2009GOALS: The learner will describe some of the experiments that lead to the current atomic theory. The learner will compare the different models of the atom. Students will explain how the atomic theory has changed as scientists have discovered new information about the atom.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 2 OUTLINE – DEVELOPMENT OF THE ATOMIC THEORY- TEXTBOOK PAGES 312 -317HOMEWORK: ELECTRON ARRANGEMENT WORKSHEET – NO TEST THIS WEEKDAY 25 – FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! LAB FORMAT #2 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT LAB 1: Can you identify the model of each scientist? MATERIALS: atom models and labels. Match the labels to the correct model.LAB 2: Can you calculate the number of protons, neutrons, electrons and mass # of an atom? MATERIALS: element cards, atom circles, and labels. Determine the correct # of protons, neutrons, electrons, and mass number.LAB 3: Can you create a comic strip about the history of the atom? MATERIALS: white paper, colored pencils or markers.Think creatively about how to illustrate how the atom and its parts were discovered.

WEEK 6 – LESSON PLANS – CHEMISTRY ENRICHMENT CONTINUED – S8CS1-9 DAY 26 –MONDAY - September 14, 2009 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW DO ELEMENTS COMPARE AND CONTRAST TO COMPOUNDS, MIXTURE, AND SOLUTIONS?GOALS: The learner will compare one element with another and identify differences and similarities.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 3 OUTLINE – THE PERIODIC TABLE – PAGE 336 - 342HOMEWORK: CHAPTER 4 SECTION 3 PAGE 98 MIXTURES ANSWER QUESTION 1-11 STUDY FOR TEXT # 4 – 20 questionsDAY 27 – TUESDAY – September 15, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! LAB FORMAT # 3 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY – HANDS-ON- ACTIVITIES - PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT LAB 1: Can you organize and classify various elements? MATERIALS: element cards. Find similarities among the elements and organize them.LAB 2: Can you locate elements on the periodic table using the family and period #? MATERIALS: Dot diagrams & periodic table. Use dot diagrams to identify elements.LAB 3: Can you build models of crystal atoms? MATERIALS: crystal paper model cut outs. Cut out models out and tape together. Hang on string.DAY 28 – WEDNESDAY – September 16, 2009 – PROGRESS REPORTS DISTRIBUTED GOALS: The learner will be able to recognize common chemical symbols and formulas. The learner will be able to explain the organization of the periodic table and use it as a source of information and apply that information to the study of science. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW IS THE PERIODIC TABLE SIMILAR TO YOUR CALENDAR?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 4 OUTLINE – GROUPING THE ELEMENTS PAGE 344 -351HOMEWORK: PERIODIC TABLE STUDY GUIDE / CRCT PREPARATION PAGES 330-331 STUDY FOR TEST 4 – 20 questionsDAY 29 – THURSDAY – September 17, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will identify the parts of the periodic table. The learner will explain why elements in a group have similar properties. LAB FORMAT #4 – GUIDED INQUIRY – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES – PERFORMANCE- BASED ASSESSMENT LAB 1: Can you identify the parts of the periodic table? MATERIALS: blank periodic chart and labels. Place the labels in the correct sections.LAB 2: Can you design your own element card and dot diagrams? MATERIALS: index cards, colored pencils or markers. Use the index cards provided.LAB 3: Can you explain solubility using the computer program? MATERIALS: COMPUTER PROGRAM – SALT / SOLUBILITYDAY 30 – FRIDAY – September 18, 2 009 - NOTEBOOK CHECK – YOU SHOULD HAVE 4 DO NOWS, 4 LABS, AND 1 CT LAB. REVIEW AND ADMINISTER TEST #4 .

WEEK 7 – LESSON PLANS - CHEMISTRY ENRICHMENT CONTINUES – S8CS1-10 DAY 31 – MONDAY – September 21, 2009GOALS: The learner will describe chemical bonding The learner will identify the number of valence electrons in an atom. Students will predict whether an atom is likely to form bonds. The learner will describe ionic, covalent and metallic bonding. The learner will be able to describe the properties associated with substances containing each type of bond.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW CAN YOU PROVE THAT MATTER IS NEITHER CREATED OR DESTROYED?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 5 OUTLINE – CHEMICAL BONDING - p364 – 377HOMEWORK: BUILD MODELS OF CHEMICAL BONDING – IONIC AND COVALENT / CRCT PREPARATION PAGE 382-383 –TEST # 5CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: Can you explain the reaction? Materials: Blue liquid, straw – ENGAGE ACTIVITY DAY 32 - TUESDAY – September 22, 2009 - HOMEWORK DUE! GOAL: The learner will demonstrate how to build molecules and show chemical bonds by using a molecular kit.LAB FORMAT # 5 – GUIDED INQUIRY – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES – PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT CLASS LAB: Can you build a molecule? MATERIALS: atom molecular kit, white paper, colored pencils or markers. Use the molecule cards given to you by the teacher. Build the molecule, show where the bonds are and draw the molecule.DAY 33 – WEDNESDAY – September 23, 2009CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 6 - OUTLINE – FORMING NEW SUBSTANCES - HANDOUTHOMEWORK: PRACTICE WRITING FORMULAS WORKSHEET STUDY FOR TEST # 5DAY 34 – THURSDAY – September 24, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will be able to identify chemical compounds in every day products, identify the type of bond in a substance, and build complex molecules using an atom kit.LAB FORMAT # 6 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES - – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT LAB 1: Can you build isotopes? MATERIALS: LEGO BLOCKS. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOOK.LAB 2: Can you build a complex molecule? MATERIALS: Molecular kit and labels. Choose a card and build the molecule. Identify the bond.LAB 3: Can you identify formulas? MATERIALS: COMPUTER PROGRAM – WWW.ZEROBIO.COMDAY 35 – FRIDAY – September 25, 2009 – REVIEW AND ADMINISTER TEST # 5 NOTEBOOK CHECK: YOU SHOULD HAVE 6 DO NOWS, 6 LAB FORMATS, 2 CT LABS

WEEK 8 – LESSON PLANS – CHEMISTRY ENRICHMENT CONT – PS3 – SPS1, SPS2, SPS3, SPS4, S8CS1 – S8C10 DAY 36– MONDAY – September 28, 2009GOALS: The learner will be able to describe four types of chemical reactions. The learner will classify a chemical equation as one of the four types e.g. synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, or double displacement. ENGAGE ACTIVITY : CHALK AND ACID REACTIONESSENTIAL QUESTION : HOW MUCH ENERGY IS BEING RELEASED AROUND YOU RIGHT NOW?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 7 OUTLINE – TYPES OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS - PAGES 398 – 407HOMEWORK: READ SECT. 1 ON PAGES388 – 391 – QUESTIONS 1-7 / STUDY FOR TEST 6DAY 37 – TUESDAY – September 29, 2009 - HOMEWORK DUE! GOAL: The learner will identify and observe types of chemical change and reactions.

LAB FORMAT # 7 – GUIDED INQUIRY – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES – PERFORMANCED BASED ASSESSMENT LAB 1: Can you describe the type of chemical change taking place? MATERIALS: chart, magnesium strip, flame, can of sandPlace a strip in the flame, observe and record the reaction.LAB 2: How is the mass of a substance affected by a chemical reaction? MATERIALS: baggy, canister of vinegar, baking sodaFollow the directions on page 397.LAB 3: Can you write formulas for a chemical reaction? MATERIALS: limewater, strawDAY 38 – WEDNESDAY – September 30, 2009GOALS: Explain how a balanced equation illustrates the law of conservation of mass. Identify a balanced chemical equation.CLASSWORK: “ DO NOW” # 8 – BALANCING EQUATIONS – PAGES 392 – 397 HOMEWORK: PRACTICING BALANCING EQUATIONS WORKSHEET – STUDY FOR TEST 6DAY 39 – THURSDAY – October 1. 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will demonstrate how a double displacement reaction occurs. The learner will explain the rate of energy release in a chemical reaction. LAB FORMAT # 8 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES - PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT CLASS LAB 1: Can you demonstrate a double displacement reaction? MATERIALS: chart, baking soda, calcium chloride, phenol, baggy gogglesKeep chemicals separate and record properties. Add phenol to both chemicals and observe results.CLASS LAB 2: Can you make shimmery SLIME? MATERIALS: PVA, borate, food coloring. Mix ingredients together, stir, and perform tests.DAY 40 – FRIDAY – October 2, 2009 - NOTEBOOKS DUE : YOU SHOULD HAVE 8 DO NOW OUTLINES, 8 LAB FORMATS, AND 2 CRITICAL THINKING LABS . INTRODUCTION TO THE SCIENCE FAIR/ INVENTION CONVENTION LONG TERM PROJECT . Review and administer TEST # 6

WEEK 9 – LESSON PLANS – CHEMISTRY ENRICHMENT CONT . PS3 – SPS1, SPS2, SPS3, SPS4, S8CS1 – 10 DAY 41 – MONDAY – OCTOBER 5, 2009 - NOTEBOOKS RETURNED - 1 st QUARTER POST TEST GOALS: The learner will be able to describe the properties and uses of acids and bases. The learner will explain the difference between strong acids and bases and weak acids and bases. The learner will identify acids and bases using the pH scale. Describe the properties and uses of salts.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW MANY ACIDIC FOODS DO YOU EAT? – ENGAGE ACTIVITY DISCUSSIONCLASSWORK: “DO NOW” #1 OUTLINE – ACIDS AND BASES – PAGE 422 - 427HOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION PAGE 412 – 413 – STUDY FOR TEST # 7DAY 42 – TUESDAY – OCTOBER 6, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will be able to identify acids and bases. LAB FORMAT # 1 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT CLASS LAB : What is the pH of various soaps? MATERIALS: 8 soaps, pH strips, chart. Use the strips to check the pH of each soap. Record pH.DAY 43 – WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 7, 2009GOALS : The learner will be able to explain why so many organic compounds are possible. The learner will describe the characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and their function in the body. The learner will describe and identify saturated, unsaturated, and aromatic hydrocarbons.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW DIFFERENT WOULD YOUR LIFE BE WITHOUT COMPOUNDS?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 2 - OUTLINE – SOLUTIONS AND ORGANIC COMPOUNDS – PAGES 428 - 437HOMEWORK: CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS WORKSHEET / STUDY FOR TEST # 7/ Read Careers pg 63 DO MATH ACTIVITYDAY 44 - THURSDAY – OCTOBER 8, 2009– HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will build models of different carbons chains. The learner will identify items that are organic and inorganic. LAB FORMAT # 2 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT LAB 1: Can you identify unknown compounds using a flame test? MATERIALS: test solutions, wire, test tubes, burner. Follow directions p 106 LAB 2: Can you build models of hydrocarbons? MATERIALS: molecule cards, molecular kit. Use the kit to build each hydrocarbon. LAB 3: Can you balance chemical equations? MATERIALS: COMPUTER STATION PROGRAM –WWW. EDUCATION.JLAB.ORGDAY 45 -FRIDAY – OCTOBER 9, 2009 – NOTEBOOK CHECK: YOU SHOULD HAVE 2 DO NOWS, 2LABS.

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSICS TOY PROJECT. DUE ON OCTOBER 30. STUDENTS WILL HAVE 3 WEEKS TO DESIGN THEIR ON PHYSICS TOY USING NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION. NO TOYS ARE TO BE PURCHASED FROM THE STORE. STUDENTS MUST USE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS OR MAKE THE TOYS FROM SCRATCH. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PROJECT HANDOUT TO DECIDE WHICH LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY YOU WANT TO ATTEMPT . Review and administer TEST # 7_________________________________________________

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SMITHA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2009 – 2010 ACADEMIC YEAR PHYSICAL SCIENCE – LESSON PLANS/STUDY GUIDE – 2nd QUARTER MS. YVONNE WHITE - Yvonne.white@cobbk12.org – – BLOG- http://1217986664s505.typepad.com or mswhite.tk B.S. in Elementary Education from Oral Roberts University – Tulsa, Oklahoma M.A. in Science Education from Keele University – Staffordshire, England Teacher Support Specialist, GIFTED Certification – Cobb County

TEXTBOOK COST AND REPLACEMENT - $ 71.00WEEK 10 – LESSON PLANS – MOTION AND FORCES – S8CS1, S8CS2, S8P3, S8P5, S8P1, S8CS10 DAY 46 – MONDAY – OCTOBER 12, 2009 – MATTER IN MOTION – 3 WEEKS TO COMPLETE TOY PROJECT ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE FORCES THAT AFFECT ACTIVITIES IN YOUR DAILY LIFE?GOALS: The learner will define motion, force and gravity and give examples of each. Determine if an object has moved.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” #3 – MEASURING MOTION AND DEFINING FORCE – PAGE 118 - 127HOMEWORK: SECTION REVIEW pg 123 – 1-11 – JOURNAL ENTRY – NO TEST THIS WEEKDAY 47 – TUESDAY – OCTOBER 13, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will perform various activities that involve motion, force and gravity. Students will identify and explain the type of force.LAB FORMAT # 3 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: Can you identify the forces that affect a moving ball? MATERIALS: BOLO bats. Place ball on board and apply force.LAB 2: Can you identify the forces acting on a hula hoop? MATERIALS: Hula hoops. Apply force on hoop around hips or arms.LAB 3: Can you build a motion detector? MATERIALS: 2 liter bottle, string, cork. Follow directions from page 140 -141 DAY 48 – WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 14, 2009 – EARLY RELEASE DAY GOALS: The learner will read about Galileo and his experiments with falling objects. Design an experiment to calculate the speed of falling objects.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 4 – FRICTION: A FORCE THAT OPPOSES MOTION AND GRAVITY– PAGES 128 - 138HOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARTION PAGE 144 – 145 – NO TEST THIS WEEK – GIFTED WORKSHEET ONLY CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY : FRICTION IS A FORCE - MATERIALS: paper, sand paper, 20 g weight.DAY 49 THURSDAY – OCTOBER 15, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will demonstrate how friction affects speed.LAB FORMAT # 4 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – Hands On Activities: LAB 1: How does friction affect the speed of a car? MATERIALS: ramp, sand paper, toy cars, meter stick, clock. Time how long it takes a car to roll down a ramp. Then add sand paper to ramp and test it again. Record your results.LAB 2: Which surface has the most friction? MATERIALS: book, spring scale, string, rods. Pull the book across 3 different surfaces and measure the force.LAB 3: Can you reduce the amount of friction? MATERIALS: books, pens, soap. Follow directions on page 132.DAY 50 – FRIDAY – OCTOBER 16, 2009 – REPORT CARDS: NB Check You should have 4 DO NOWS, 4 LABS, 2 CT LABS. STUDENTS WILL VISIT THE MEDIA CENTER TO DO RESEARCH ON THEIR SCIENCE FAIR/INVENTION PROJECT. STUDENTS WILL FORMULATE THEIR INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH . 2 ND QUARTER PRETEST.-JOURNAL ENTRY – Essential question

WEEK 11 – LESSON PLANS – MOTION & FORCES – S8CS1, S8CS2, S8P3, S8P5, S8P1 DAY 51 – MONDAY – OCTOBER 19, 2009 – 2 WKS LEFT ON TOY PROJECT – Don’t Procrastinate! GOALS: The learner will identify the relationship between motion and a reference point. Identify the two factors that speed depends on. Determine the difference between speed and velocity. Analyze the relationship of velocity to acceleration. Interpret a graph showing acceleration.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 5 OUTLINE – GRAVITY: A FORCE OF ATTRACTIONHOMEWORK: READ PAGE 146 SCIENCE TECH – DO MATH ACTIVITY/ CRCT PREPARATION PAGE 144-145/ NO TEST THIS WEEKDAY 52 – TUESDAY – OCTOBER 20, 2009 - HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will calculate speed of a moving car. Determine which design slows a glider down. Calculate the speed of falling dominoes.LAB FORMAT # 5 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: How can you calculate the speed of cars? MATERIALS: toy cars, ramp, stop watch, meter stick. DESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIMENT.LAB 2: How can you make a glider move slower? MATERIALS: paper, chart. DESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIMENT.LAB 3: Can you calculate the speed of 25 falling dominoes? MATERIALS: dominoes, stop watch.. DESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIMENTDAY 53 – WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 21, 2009 – EARLY RELEASE DAY – GIFTED WORKSHEET ONLY GOALS: The learner will give examples of different kinds of forces. Determine the net force on an object. Compare balanced and unbalanced forces. CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” 6 OUTLINE – GRAVITY AND MOTION PAGE 150/ HOMEWORK: FORCE AND MOTION WORKSHEETDAY 54 – THURSDAY – OCTOBER 22, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! LAB FORMAT # 6 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: GOALS: The learner will compare moving air to still air. Students will demonstrate rotational inertia. Students will design a speed test.LAB 1: Can you explain the effects of moving air on an object? MATERIALS: flexible straw, ping pong ball, bottle cap. Follow worksheet.LAB 2: Can you design an experiment to calculate the speed of falling objects? MATERIALS: various objects. You design the test. LAB 3: Can you explain what forces are acting on a yoyo? MATERIALS: yoyos, chart. Follow directions on worksheet.

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DAY 55 – FRIDAY – OCTOBER 23, 2009 – NOTEBOOK CHECK: 6 DO NOWS, 6 LABS, 3 CT LABS . STUDENTS GO TO THE MEDIA CENTER TO COLLECT MORE INFORMATION ON THEIR SCIENCE FAIR/ INVENTION TOPIC. STUDENTS WILL FORMULATE THE 2 ND PARAGRAPH. Journal – How do you know you are moving?

WEEK 12 - LESSON PLANS - GRAVITY AND MOTION – S8CS1, S8CS2, S8P3, S8P5, S8CS10 DAY 56 – MONDAY – OCTOBER 26, 2009GOALS: The learner will be able to explain the effects of gravity and air resistance on falling objects. Explain why objects in orbit are in free fall and appear to be weightless. Describe how projectile motion is affected by gravity.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU ARE MOVING?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 7 OUTLINE – NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION – PAGE 158 – 165HOMEWORK: READ SECTION 1 PAGE 150 ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-10/ NO TEST THIS WEEKCRITICAL THINKING: SKILLS PRACTICE LAB – PAGE 170 – 171 – INERTIA RAMA – EGG LABDAY 57 – TUESDAY – OCTOBER 27, 2009, HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will state and apply Newton’s laws of motion. Compare the momentum of different objects. State and apply the law of conservation of momentum . GOALS: The learner will demonstrate and apply the Newton’s 3 laws of Motion. LAB FORMAT # 7 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: Can you demonstrate and apply Newton’s 1st law of motion? MATERIALS: cup, gram cubes, paper towel. Place cup on top of paper towel. Try to remove the paper towel without touching the cup. Place gm cubes in cup and try to remove the towel without touching the cup.LAB 2: Can you demonstrate and apply Newton’s 2nd law of motion? MATERIALS: wood sticks, rubber band, propeller, tape. Build an airplane. LAB 3: Can you demonstrate and apply Newton’s 3rd law of motion? MATERIALS: baggie, straw, balloon, string. Build a rocket balloon. Test it.DAY 58 – WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 28, 2009GOALS: Calculate the momentum of a moving object. Explain the law of the conservation of momentum.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 8 OUTLINE – MOMENTUM – PG 166-169BHOMEWORK: CRCT PREP PG 175- 175 – VENN PERPLEXER WORKSHEET AC ONLYDAY 59 – THURSDAY – OCTOBER 29, 2009 OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – LAB FORMAT 8- Homework Due LAB 1: Can you put the coin in the cup? MATERIALS: cup, coin, index card. Try to put the coin in the cup without lifting the card.LAB 2: Can you explain momentum using marbles? MATERIALS: marbles. Play a game of marbles with your group and explain momentum.LAB 3: Can you explain momentum using the game of bowling? MATERIALS: ball, bowling pins. Bowl and explain momentum.DAY 60 – FRIDAY – OCTOBER 30, 2009 - TOY PROJECTS DUE ! NOTEBOOKS DUE! YOU SHOULD HAVE 8 DO NOWS, 8 LABS, 3 CT LABS. – STUDENTS WILL STAND IN FRONT OF THE CLASS AND EXPLAIN THE PHYSICS LAW AT WORK IN THEIR TOY AND DEMONSTRATE HOW IT WORKS. A BLUEPRINT OF HOW THE TOY WAS MADE AND COST ANALYSIS MUST BE SUBMITTED TODAY.

WEEK 13 – LESSON PLANS – FLUIDS IN MOTION – S8CS1, S8CS2, S8P3, S8P5 DAY 61 –MONDAY – NOVEMBER 2, 2009 – NOTEBOOKS RETURNED CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 1 – FLUIDS AND MOTION – PAGE 192HOMEWORK: READ SECTION 2 PG 186 -190 Answer quest. P191 1-9 / NO TEST THIS WEEK.CT LAB – DO AT HOME LAB – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – SKILLS PRACTICE ACTIVITY – 198-199 DAY 62 – TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 3, 2009 – STUDENT HOLIDAY / TEACHER WORKDAY WORK ON YOUR RESEARCH PAPER. YOU WILL SUBMIT 4 PARAGRAPHS ON NOVEMBER 20, 2009DAY 63 –WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 4, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will demonstrate and apply Bernoulli’s principle. The learner will explain the relationship between fluid and pressure. The learner will examine factors that affect flight.LAB FORMAT # 1 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: Can you explain why the ball is attracted to the water? MATERIALS: ping pong ball, string, faucet. Tape string to ball. Swing ball towards running water.LAB 2: Can you explain why water rises in the magic water demo? MATERIALS: glass of water, 2 straws, air. Follow teacher’s instruction.LAB 3: Which airplane wings are the best? MATERIALS: model airplanes. DESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIMENTD AY 64 – THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 5, 2009 GOALS: The learner will describe how fluids exert pressure. Analyze how fluid depth affects pressure. Give examples of fluids flowing from high to low pressure. State and apply Pascal’s principle.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 2 OUTLINGE - PRESSURE AND BOUYANCY - PAGE 180HOMEWORK READ SCIENCE TECH PAGE 176- Do Math pb - NO TEST THIS WEEK : GIFTED WORKSHEET ONLYCRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: How does a dropper work? MATERIALS: droppers and water. Explain in a paragraph how a dropper works.DAY 65 – FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 6, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOAL : The learner will demonstrate how water pressure affects objects in water.LAB FORMAT # 2 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES : CLASS LAB: Can you demonstrate Pascal’s principle using a submersible? MATERIALS: 2 L bottle, pipette heads, nuts, wire., clay.Build to pipette submersible, one with a hook and the other with a loop. Add water to both pipettes and place in bottle. Put top on & try to hook it.

WEEK 14 – LESSON PLANS – WORK, MACHINES, ENERGY – S8CS1 , S8P2, S8CS3, S8CS9 , S8CS10 DAY 66 – MONDAY – NOVEMBER 9, 2009GOALS: The learner will determine when work is being done on an object. Calculate the amount of work done on an object. Explain the difference between work and power. Explain how a machine makes work easier. Describe and give examples of the force-distance trade-off that occurs when a machine is used. Calculate mechanical advantage. Explain why machines are not 100 percent efficient. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT EFFECT DO FRICTION AND GRAVITY HAVE ON MOTION?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 3 OUTLINE – WORK AND POWER AND MACHINES p210- 221 TEXTBOOKHOMEWORK: READ PAGE 236 WEIRD SCIENCE – DO THE LANGUAGE ARTS ACTIVITY - p210 – STUDY FOR TEST # 8CRITICAL THINKING LAB: LEVER A LITTLE – MATERIALS: ruler, eraser, books, string, coinDAY 67 TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 10, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will demonstrate and apply their knowledge of machines to build a simple machine, a pulley system and incline plane.LAB FORMAT #3 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB1: Can you make a simple machine? MATERIALS: large wood sticks, ropes. Build a simple machine from the materials you have.LAB 2: Can you balance a suspended meter stick? MATERIALS: meter stick, ring stand, washer. Balance the stick while it hangs from the ring standLAB3: Can you use a computer program to identify simple machines? MATERIALS: EDHEADS.COM . Use the program to identify simple machines.DAY 68 WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 11, 2009GOALS: The learner will identify and give examples of the six types of simple machines. Analyze the mechanical advantage provided by each simple machine. Identify the simple machines that make up a compound machine.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 4 OUTLINE – TYPES OF MACHINES p 222 - 228HOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION PAGE 234 -235 – STUDY FOR TEST # 8 : VENN PERPLEXER AC ONLYDAY 69 – THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 12, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will demonstrate and apply their knowledge of machines to identify and build various machines.LAB FORMAT # 4 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: Can you identify simple and compound machines in everyday items? MATERIALS: various equipment. Identify each type of machine.LAB2: Can you make a pulley system? MATERIALS: rope, wheels, weight. Build a pulley system from the materials you have.LAB 3: Can you demonstrate how to round off by precision? MATERIALS: Textbook page 229A – B Follow the textbook instruction.DAY 70 – FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 13, 2009 – ROUGH DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER DUE NEXT WEEK. ! NOTEBOOK CHECK: YOU SHOULD HAVE 4 DO NOWS, 4 LAB FORMATS, 2 CT LABS. REVIEW AND ADMINISTER TEST 8AFTER THE TEST STUDENTS WILL USE MY CLASSROOM ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND COMPUTERS TO COMPLETE RESEARCH. THIS IS THE 3 RD TIME CLASS TIME IS USED FOR RESEARCH.

WEEK 15 – LESSON PLANS – WORKS, MACHINE, ENERGY – S8CS1 , S8P2, S8CS3, S8CS9 , S8CS10 DAY 71 – MONDAY – NOVEMBER 16, 2009GOALS: The learner will explain the relationship between energy and work. Compare kinetic and potential energy. Summarize the different forms of energy. Describe an energy conversion. Give examples of energy conversions among the different forms of energy. Explain the role of machines in energy conversions. Explain how energy conversions make energy useful.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POTENTIAL AND KINETICE ENERGY?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 5 OUTLINE – WHAT IS ENERGY? PAGE 240 - 247HOMEWORK: READ SECTION 2 ENERGY CONVERSIONS PG 248. ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-9 / STUDY FOR TEST # 9DAY 72 – TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 17, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will demonstrate what happens to stored energy, build a simple toy machine and explain perpetual motion.LAB FORMAT # 5 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: Can you build a motor? MATERIALS: Copper wire, battery, magnet. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON THE SHEET. LAB 2: Can you make a comeback toy? MATERIALS: plastic cylinder, rubber band, nuts and bolt, wire. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON SHEET.LAB 3: Can you use a computer program to build a rollercoaster? MATERIALS: KIDS.DISCOVERY.COM. Use a computer program to simulate a coaster.DAY 73 – WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 18, 2009 - PROGRESS REPORT ! GOALS: The learner will explain how energy is conserved within a closed system. Explain the law of conservation of energy. Give examples of how thermal energy is always a result of energy conversion. Explain why perpetual motion is impossible. GIFTED WORKSHEET ONLYCLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 6 OUTLINE – CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND ENERGY RESOURCESHOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION – PAGE 268 / SCIENCE DISCOVERIES-MATH ACTIVITY – STUDY FOR TEST # 9DAY 74 – THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 19, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE ! GOALS: The learner will build several types of roller coasters using foam tubes and performing several tests with marbles. Students will demonstrate their understanding of potential energy, kinetic energy, momentum, acceleration, calculation of speed, and the conservation of energy.LAB FORMAT # 6 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: CLASS LAB: Can you build a workable single loop, double loop, and triple loop roller coaster? MATERIALS: foam tubes,, marbles, cups, graph.CALCULATE THE SPEED OF EACH MARBLE. DESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIMENT.

DAY 75 – FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 20, 2009 – ROUGH DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER DUE . YOU SHOULD HAVE 4 PARAGRAPHS: 1 ST PARAGRAPH – INTRODUCTION TO TOPIC, 2 ND PARAGRAPH – INTERESTING FACTS ON TOPIC, 3 RD PARAGRAPH – HISTORY OF TOPIC OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS, 4 TH PARAGRAPH – HOW DO YOU PLAN TO TEST YOUR HYPOTHESIS OR HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BUILD YOUR PRODUCT? NOTEBOOK CHECK: 6 DO NOWS, 6 LABS, 3 CT LABS. Review and administer TEST # 9. JOURNAL ENTRY – ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What is the role of energy in your daily life?

MID TERM EXAM – THE EXAM WILL INCLUDE QUESTIONS THAT COVER ALL THE CONCEPTS TAUGHT AND LEARNED IN THE 1 ST AND 2 ND QUARTER. STUDENTS SHOULD USE THEIR OLD TESTS AS A STUDY GUIDE TO PREPARE FOR THIS EXAM. THE EXAM WILL BE GIVEN ON DECEMBER 4, 2009

WEEK 16 – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS! – NOVEMBER 21 – 29, 2009 – NO SCHOOLHAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE THANKSGIVING WEEK! USE SOME OF YOUR TIME OFF TO WORK ON YOUR SCIENCE FAIR OR INVENTION CONVENTION PROJECT.

WEEK 17 – LESSON PLANS – FORMS OF ENERGY – S8P2, S8CS1, S8CS3, S8CS5, S8CS9, S8CS10 DAY 81 – MONDAY – NOVEMBER 30, 2009ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Does the material of a container determine how much heat is transferred?GOALS: The learner will describe how temperature relates to kinetic energy. Give examples of thermal expansion. Compare temperatures on different temperature scales.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 7 OUTLINE – TEMPERATURE AND HEAT – PAGE 274 - 287HOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION 304 - 305DAY 82 – TUESDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will investigate the movement of thermal energy and determine the best way to measure it. Determine which method is best to measure temperature. Explore the cooling rates of various liquids.LAB FORMAT # 7 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: CLASS LAB: Can you explain the differences in melting rates of the ice cubes? MATERIALS: ice cubes, melting plates. Place a cube on each of the melting plates and time how long it takes the ice to melt. Explain your results.LAB 2: Can you measure moving thermal energy? MATERIALS: cardboard box, 100 watt bulb, thermometer, scissors, clock. Enrichment p26.LAB 3: Do different liquids cool at different rates? MATERIALS: Beakers, 2 thermometer, 2 test tubes, hot plate, water, oil, clock, ring stand. FOLLOW INSTRUCTION ON LAB WORKSHEET. P 9DAY 83 – WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 2, 2009 – VENN PERPLEXER AC ONLY GOALS: Explain how heat affects matter during a change of state. Describe how heat affects matter during a chemical change.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 8 OUTLINE – MATTER AND HEAT/ HEAT TECHNOLOGY – page 288 - 298HOMEWORK: READ SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES –PAGE 306 – DO MATH ACTIVITYDAY 84 – THURSDAY – DECEMBER 3, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will observe and record changes in temperature of different materials.LAB FORMAT #8 – GUIDED INQUIRY - PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: SKILLS PRACTICE LAB – FEEL THE HEAT – PAGE 300 -301. READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS . DAY 85 – FRIDAY – DECEMBER 4, 2009 - NOTEBOOKS DUE! 8 Do Nows, 8 Labs, 3 CT labs MID TERM EXAMS TODAY!

WEEK 18 – LESSON PLANS – FORMS OF ENERGY - S8P2, S8CS1, S8CS3, S8CS5, S8CS9, S8CS10 DAY 86 – MONDAY – DECEMBER 7, 2009 – NOTEBOOKS RETURNED GOALS: The learner will describe how radioactivity was discovered. Compare alpha, beta, and gamma decay. Describe the penetrating power of the 3 kinds of nuclear radiation. CLASSWORK: “DO NOW’ # 1 OUTLINE – RADIOACTIVITY – PAGE 448 – 455HOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION PAGE 466 467DAY 87 – TUESDAY – DECEMBER 8, 2009– HOMEWORK DUE! GOAL: The learner will model radioactive decay, a chain reaction., and diagram a nuclear fission and fission.LAB FORMAT #1 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: Can you build a model that demonstrates radioactive decay? MATERIALS: box and 100 pennies. Place 100 pennies face up. Shake the box and recount.LAB 2: Can you use dominoes to demonstrate a chain reaction? MATERIALS: Dominoes and patterns. Place dominoes in the pattern and apply force.LAB 3: Can you make a model of nuclear fusion and fission? MATERIALS: paper, colored pencils. Student may choose other materials to make a model.DAY 88 – WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 9, 2009 – GIFTED WORKSHEET ONLY GOALS: Describe nuclear fission. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of fission. Describe nuclear fusion and identify the advantages and disadvantages.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW # 2 OUTLINE – ENERGY FROM NUCLEUS – PAGE 456 – 461HOMEWORK: NUCLEAR FISSION WORKSHEETDAY 89 – THURSDAY – DECEMBER 10, 2009 – HOMEWORK DUE! LAB FORMAT # 2 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: SCIENCE SKILLS ACTIVITY PAGE 461 A AND DATASHEET LAB: “DOES IT ALL ADD UP”DAY 90 – FRIDAY - DECEMBER 11, 2009 NOTEBOOK CHECK: You should have 2 Do Nows, 2 Labs. DISCUSSION OF SCIENCE FAIR / INVENTION CONVENTION PROJECTS AND RESEARCH PAPER.

WEEK 19 – LESSON PLANS – CRITICAL THINKING WEEK – S8CS1, S8CS2, S8CS3, S8CS4, S8CS6 DAY 91 – MONDAY – DECEMBER 14, 2009 – NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!

GOAL: The learner will explore the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit these traits in their own efforts to understand how the world works.CT LAB A – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – Hands on Activities: CLASS LAB: Can you solve the mystery tube? MATERIALS: rope, cardboard tube. Determine how the string movement works.CLASS LAB: Can you solve the toothpick mystery? MATERIALS: 4 Toothpicks, water. Follow the teacher’s instruction.DAY 92 – TUESDAY – DECEMBER 15, 2009GOAL: The learner will use computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and following scientific explanations.CT LAB B – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: CLASS LAB: What color M&M occurs the most in your class? MATERIALS: 36 M&Ms per couple. Design your own test. DAY 93 – WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 16, 2009GOAL: The learner will use computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and following scientific explanations.CT LAB C – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: CLASS LAB: Can you predict which vegetable will sink or float? Various vegetables and tank. Predict then drop in H20.DAY 94 – THURSDAY – DECEMBER 17, 2009GOAL: The learner will use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating equipment and materials in scientific activities utilizing safe laboratory procedures.CT LAB D – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: CLASS LAB: Which jellybean is preferred the most? MATERIALS: jellybeans and charts. Design your own test.DAY 95 – FRIDAY – DECEMBER 18, 2009CT LAB E – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: CLASS LAB: GOOEY GUNK – Can 2 liquids make a solid? MATERIALS: glue, water, borax, food coloring, butcher paper, bowls, chart. FOLLOW THE TEACHER’S DIRECTIONS.

THERE WILL BE A ONE LETTER GRADE DEDUCTION FOR EACH DAY THE RESEARCH PAPER IS LATE. __________________________________________________________SIGN HERE/ Parents & Student

SCIENCE FAIR / INVENTION CONVENTION – FEBRUARY 5, 20101. RESEARCH PAPERS MUST BE COMPLETE AND TURNED IN ON JANUARY 5, 2010 SUBMIT PAPER TYPED, COVER SHEET, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND IN A PLASTIC FOLDER.PARAGRAPH 1 – INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC AND PROBLEM STATEDPARAGRAPH 2 - STATE HYPOTHESIS AND GIVE MORE INTERESTING INFORMATIONPARAGRAPH 3 – HISTORY ON TOPIC OR STATISTICAL DATA ON SIMILAR PRODUCTSPARAGRAPH 4 – PROCEDURE – HOW DID YOU PERFORM YOUR TEST OR BUILD YOUR PRODUCTPARAGRAPH 5 – WHAT WERE THE RESULTS. TELL US WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE TESTS.PARAGRAPH 6 – CONCLUSIONS – WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM THIS ASSIGNMENT. THEREFORE, ALL PROJECTS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE RESEARCH PAPER.2. ALL STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A LARGE BLANK TRIFOLD SCIENCE FAIR BOARD ON JANUARY 5, 2010. DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON THE BOARD!3. DRESS CODE FOR FAIR: STUDENTS NEED TO HAVE A WHITE SHIRT OR BLOUSE AND BLACK BOTTOMS, WHICH COULD BE PANTS OR SKIRTS FOR THE COMPETITION.4. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BRING PRODUCTS OR MATERIALS YOU USED IN THE EXPERIMENT TO SCHOOL ON JAN. 5, 2010. I WILL NOTIFY YOU LATER IN JANUARY WHEN THEY ARE DUE.5. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE EMAIL ME OR VISIT MY BLOG. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. THIS IS YOUR MAJOR 8 TH GRADE PROJECT AND IS 50 % OF YOUR 3 RD QUARTER GRADE. YOUR RESEARCH PAPER ACCOUNTS FOR 25% AND THE EXPERIMENTATION IS THE OTHER 25%.HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND BE SAFE. HAPPY NEW YEAR!DECEMBER 21, 2009 – JANUARY 4, 2010. Paper due on the day that you return 1/5/10!I HAVE READ THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MS. WHITE,S SCIENCE FAIR/INVENTION CONVENTION PROJECT:FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.STUDENT’S SIGNATURE _______________________________________________________________________________________

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SMITHA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2009 - 2010 ACADEMIC YEAR PHYSICAL SCIENCE – LESSON PLANS/STUDY GUIDE – 3RD QUARTER MS. YVONNE WHITE - Yvonne.white@cobbk12.org – VISIT MY BLOG- http://1217986664s505.typepad.com or mswhite.tk B.S. in Elementary Education from Oral Roberts University – Tulsa, Oklahoma M.A. in Science Education from Keele University – Staffordshire, England Teacher Support Specialist, GIFTED Certification – Cobb County TEXTBOOK COST AND REPLACEMENT - $ 71.00WEEK 22 – LESSON PLANS – ELECTRICITY – S8CS2, S8CS4.b S8CS9.a,b,S8P1, S8P5 DAY 106 - MONDAY – JANUARY 4, 2010 – TEACHER WORKDAY – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTSDAY 107 - TUESDAY – JANUARY 5, 2010 – COMPLETE RESEARCH PAPER DUE & Blank BOARD! GOALS. The learner will describe how charged objects interact by using the law of electric charges. Describe 3 ways in which an object can become charged. Compare conductors with insulators. Define static electricity and electric discharge.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW ARE DIFFERENT FORMS OF ENERGY RELATED?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 3 OUTLINE – ELECTRIC CHARGE AND STATIC ELECTRICITY - NO TEST THIS WEEKHOMEWORK: READ SECTION 3 – ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONS PAGE 490 ANSWER QUEST 1-7 – Read Weird Science – Do Math pb. CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: How can you detect the type of electrical charge on an object? MATERIALS: tape, glass, plastic, metal, clothDESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIMENT.DAY 108 – WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 6, 2010LAB FORMAT # 3 – GUIDED INQUIRY - PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will design a model of static electricity. Experience the effects of a Van de Graff machine. Design an electroscope to detect a charge.LAB 1: Can you demonstrate how charged objects interact? MATERIALS: balloons, string, cloth, comb, paper. Inflate balloons, tie on string, and rub one balloon.LAB 2: Can you explain how a Van de Graff machine works? MATERIALS: Van de Graff machine. Turn machine on and touch it. Explain what happens.LAB 3: Can you build an electroscope? MATERIALS: jar, aluminum, index card, paper clip. Follow instructions on page 477 in textbook.DAY 109 – THURSDAY – JANUARY 7, 2010GOALS: The learner will name essential parts of a circuit. Compare series circuits with parallel circuits. Explain how fuses and circuit breakers protect their home.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 4 OUTLINE – ELECTRIC CIRCUITS – PAGE 494 – 499HOMEWORK: READ SECTION 2 – ELECTRIC CURRENT AND ENERGY – PAGE 482 – 489 – ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-13CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: Can you make a battery from a lemon? MATERIALS: lemons, alligator clips, copper, zinc, voltmeter Look at pg 487.DAY 110 – FRIDAY – JANUARY 8, 2010LAB FORMAT # 4 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT y – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner build a circuit with a working switch, build a series circuit and a parallel circuit.LAB 1: Can you build a circuit with a switch? MATERIALS: bulb, socket, wires, battery, switch. DESIGN YOUR OWN TEST.LAB 2: Can you build a series circuit with a switch? MATERIALS: bulbs, sockets, switch batteries, wire. DESIGN YOUR TEST.LAB 3: Can you build a parallel circuit? MATERIALS: bulbs, sockets, batteries, wire. DESIGN YOUR OWN TEST.NOTE BOOK CHECK: You should have 4 DO NOWS, 4 LABS, 7 CT LABS. NO TEST THIS WEEK.

WEEK 23 – LESSON PLANS – ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM – S8CS1, S8CS4, S8P4, S8P5 DAY 111 – MONDAY – JANUARY 11, 2010ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW WOULD YOUR LIFE CHANGE IF YOU HAD NO ELECTRICITY?GOALS: The learner will describe the force between two magnetic poles. Explain why some materials are magnetic and some are not. Describe four different categories of magnets. Give two examples of the effect of Earth’s magnetic field.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 5 OUTLINE - MAGNETS AND MAGNETISM – PAGE 510 - 517HOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION – PAGE 504 – 505/ STUDY FOR TEST # 10DAY 112 – TUESDAY – JANUARY 12, 2010 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will demonstrate and apply their knowledge of magnets and electricity through hands on activities.LAB FORMAT # 5 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: Can you build an electromagnet with a switch? MATERIALS: battery, wire, paper clip, nails. DESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIMENT.LAB 2: Can you build a train that levitates? MATERIALS: rectangular magnets, index cards, tape. DESIGN YOUR OWN TESTLAB 3: Can you build a DC motor? MATERIALS: cup, paper clips, battery, magnet, copper wire. Follow instructions on page 530-31DAY 113 – WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 13, 2010GOALS: The learner will explain how a magnetic field can produce an electric current. Explain how transformers and generators work.

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CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 6 OUTLINE – MAGNETISM FROM ELECTRICITY – PAGE 518 – 528HOMEWORK: READ SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY – DO LANGUAGE ARTS ACTIVITY – PAGE 536 – STUDY FOR TEST # 10CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: DESIGN YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR YOUR SCIENCE FAIR/ INVENTION CONVENTION BOARDDAY 114 – THURSDAY – JANUARY 14, 2010 – HOMEWORK DUE! LAB FORMAT # 6 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES GOALS: The learner will demonstrate how to produce an electric current with a magnet, build a Oerstead meter and demonstrate electromagnetism.LAB 1: Can you produce an electric current with a magnet? MATERIALS: , wire, magnet, cardboard tube. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.LAB 2: Can you make a model of Hans Oerstead meter? MATERIALS: compass, cardboard, insulated copper wire. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.LAB 3: How is a magnet’s field similar to the Earth’s magnetic field? MATERIALS: bar magnet, paper. DIAGRAM EARTH’S Magnetic field.DAY 115 – FRIDAY – JANUARY 15, 2010 – REVIEW AND MINISTER TEST # 10 – AFTER THE TEST, STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUBMITTED A COMPLETED RESEARCH PAPER WILL BE ALLOWED TO SELECT THEIR STYLE OF LETTERING FOR THEIR DISPLAY BOARD AND BEGIN WORK ON THEIR TITLE . YOU MUST ALSO HAVE YOUR BLUEPRINT COMPLETED.

CHECK YOUR SYLLUBUS EVERYNIGHT TO SEE WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING THE NEXT DAY!WEEK 24 - LESSON PLANS – SCIENCE FAIR/INVENTION CONVENTION PREPARATION - S8P1, S8CS1, S8CS2, S8CS3, S8CS4, S8CS5, S8CS6, S8CS7, S8CS8, S8CS9, S8CS10

DAY 116 – MONDAY – JANUARY 18, 2010 – MARTIN LUTHER KING’S HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL

DAY 117 – TUESDAY – JANUARY 19, 2010 – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT ALL WEEK. GOALS; Students will complete the tracing of the PROJECT TITLE AND COLOR TITLENO TALKING DURING THE 1 ST 30 MINUTES OF CLASS.

DAY 118 – WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 20, 2010 - NO TALKING FOR THE 1 ST 30 MINUTES OF CLASS. GOALS: Students will now organize and place SUBTITLES ON BOARD. TRACE AND/OR COLOR SUBTITLES.

DAY 119 – THURSDAY – JANUARY 21, 2010 - NO TALKING FOR THE 1 ST 30 MINUTES OF CLASS. . GOALS: The students will BRING INFORMATION THE GOES UNDER SUBTITLES FOR PROOFREADING. AFTER PROOFREADING , PLACE INFO ON PROJECT BOARD.

DAY 120 – FRIDAY – JANUARY 22, 2010 NO TALKING. BOARDS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR COMPLETION. GOALS: The students will be given the SPEECH FORMAT. WRITE OUT SPEECH AND BEGIN PRACTICE. NO BOARDS WILL GO HOME UNTIL JAN. 29, 2010. THERE ARE CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE BOARD THAT MUST BE SUPERVISED BY THE TEACHER. ONCE THESE ELEMENTS ARE ON THE BOARD CORRECTLY, I WILL ALLOW THE BOARD TO GO HOME. ALL STUDENTS WHO NEED TO DO EXTRA DECORATING ON THEIR BOARD MAY TAKE THEM HOME ON JAN. 29, 2010. ALL BOARDS MUST BE RETURNED ON MONDAY FEB. 1, 2010. THERE IS A PENALTY FOR LATE BOARDS. THE COMPETITION WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010.

WEEK 25 – LESSON PLANS – SCIENCE FAIR/INVENTION CONVENTION PREP . - S8P1, S8CS1 – CS10 DAY 121 – MONDAY – JANUARY 25, 2010 – CONFERENCE WEEK – REPORT CARDS DISTRIBUTE DURING CONFERENCE WEEK – EARLY RELEASE GOALS: The students will PERFORM SPEECHES IN FRONT OF ME. ANY STUDENTS WITH INCOMPLETE BOARDS NEED TO COMPLETE THEM TODAY.DAY 122 – TUESDAY – JANUARY 26, 2010 – EARLY RELEASE ALL WEEK GOALS: The students will PERFORM SPEECHES IN FRONT OF ME. ANY STUDENTS WITH INCOMPLETE BOARDS NEED TO COMPLETE THEM TODAY.DAY 123 – WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 27, 2010GOALS: the students will PERFORM a DEMONSTRATION OF THEIR EXPERIMENT FOR THE FAIR. INVENTIONS AND OTHER TESTING MATERIALS MUST BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL TODAY. ANIMALS SUCH AS HAMSTERS, MICE, FISH, OR DOGS CAN BE BROUGHT ON THE DAY OF THE FAIR.

DAY 124 – THURSDAY – JANUARY 28, 2010GOALS: The students will be POSITIONED AT THEIR STATIONS TO PERFORM THEIR SPEECH IN FRONT OF ME.DAY 125 – FRIDAY – JANUARY 29, 2010 – BOARDS MAY GO HOME TODAY! STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR BOARDS MAY LEAVE THEM AT SCHOOL. INCOMPLETE BOARDS NEED TO B E COMPLETED OVER THE WEEKEND AND BROUGHT BACK ON MONDAY. THERE IS A PENALTY FOR LATE PROJECTS . STUDENTS SHOULD BRING ALL PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS USED IN THE EXPERIMENT TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY WITH THEIR COMPLETED BOARD . THE COMPETITION IS ON FEB. 5, 2010. STUDENTS NEED TO WEAR BLACK & WHITE ATTIRE .

WEEK 26 – LESSON PLANS - ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY ALL PROJECT BOARDS AND PRODUCTS DUE! DAY 126 – MONDAY – FEBRUARY 1, 2010 GOALS: The learner will identify the role of a circuit board in an electronic device. Describe semiconductors and how their conductivity can be changed. Describe diodes, transistors and how they are used. Explain how integrated circuits are used.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How much of your daily life depends on some form of technology?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 7 OUTLINE – ELECTRONIC DEVICES – PAGE 540 – 545HOMEWORK: READ SECTION 2 – COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – PAGE 546 -553 ANSWER QUESTIONS 1 – 8DAY 127 – TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 2, 2010– HOMEWORK DUE! LAB FORMAT # 7 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE –BASED ASSESSMENT – Hands-on Activities: LAB 1: Can you locate AM and FM stations with a toy radio in your classroom? MATERIALS: small radio, chart. Rotate around the room and find stations.LAB 2: Can use a computer to make a power point or animation? MATERIALS: Computer software. Use your tech skills to make an presentationLAB 3: Can you explain how each sample robot works? MATERIALS: 4 small mechanical robots. Examine each robot and explain how each worksDAY 128 – WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 3, 2010GOALS; The learner will list a computer’s basic functions and describe its development. Identify the main components. Explain how CD-R’s store information. Describe computer networks.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 8 OUTLINE – COMPUTERS – PAGE 554 – 561HOMEWORK: GO HOME AND PRACTICE YOUR SPEECHCRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: SKILLS PRACTICE LAB – PAGE 562-563 Can you build a telegraph machine? MATERIALS: wood, wire, battery, tacksDAY 129 – THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 4, 2010 – SCIENCE FAIR/CONVENTION REHEARSAL STUDENTS WILL PERFORM THEIR SPEECHES AND DEMONSTRATIONS ON THIS DAY!

DAY 130 – FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 5, 2010 - SCIENCE COMPETITION TODAY - NOTEBOOKS DUE! STUDENTS MUST BE DRESSED APPROPRIATELY; BLACK PANTS OR SKIRTS AND WHITE SHIRTS OR BLOUSES. STUDENTS WILL BE JUDGED BY STUDENT TEACHERS, SCHOOL SPONSERS, AND ADMINISTRATION. BE POLITE, RESPECTFUL AND ENTHUSIASTIC DURING THE ENTIRE EVENT. NO TALKING UNNECESSARILY DURING THE JUDGING PROCESS. AFTER BEING JUDGED, STUDENTS SHOULD PUT AWAY THEIR BOARD AND PROPS. SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON MONDAY. DON’T FORGET TO PUT NOTEBOOKS IN THE BOX.

WEEK 27 – LESSON PLANS – CRITICAL THINKING WEEK - – S8CS1, S8CS2, S8CS3, S8CS4, S8CS6 DAY 131 – MONDAY – FEBRUARY 8, 2010 – NOTEBOOKS RETURNED GOALS: The learner will explore the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit the traits in their own efforts to understand how the world works. Students will understand the process of scientific inquiry. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW CAN THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD BE USED TO SOLVE EVERYDAY PROBLEMS?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 1 – A WAY OF PROBLEM SOLVING – HANDOUTHOMEWORK: PERFORMING AN EXPERIMENT – (LAB SKILLS CHECKUP 3) NO TEST THIS WEEK.CRITICAL THINKING : CLASS LAB A: Which parachute makes the best descent? MATERIALS: cloth, paper, plastic, string. DESIGN YOUR OWN TEST.DAY 132 – TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 9, 2010 – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will explore the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit the traits in their own efforts to understand how the world works. Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly.LAB FORMAT # 1 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT - HANDS ON ACTIVITIES CLASS LAB 1: What are colors made of? MATERIALS: filter paper, markers, pipe cleaner. Petri dish, and alcohol. Place alcohol in a Petri dish. Place a small dot of color in center of filter. Put pipe cleaner in center of filter and place on top of dish. Record your results and explain.DAY 133 – WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 10, 2010 - S8CS1, S8CS7 GOALS: The learner will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly. Students will understand scientific inquiry.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 2 – EXPERIMENTING - HANDOUTHOMEWORK: EXPLORING SCIENCE WORKSHEET

CRITICAL THINKING: WHAT IS CAUSING THE MAGIC COLORS? MATERIALS: vinegar, ammonia, phenolthalein, beakers. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.DAY 134 – THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 11, 2010 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will explore the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit the traits in their own efforts to understand how the world works. Students will communicate ideas and activities clearly.LAB FORMAT # 2 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: CLASS LAB: ARE THERE ANY SIMILARITIES AMONG FINGERPRINTS? MATERIALS: INK PADS, TOWELS, PAPER. TRACE BOTH HANDS ON PAPER. USE INK PADS TO FINGERPRINT EACH FINGER. COMPARE AND CONTRAST YOUR PRINTS WITH 2 OTHER STUDENTS. RECORD THE RESULTS.DAY 135 – FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 12, 2010 -NOTEBOOK CHECK: YOU SHOULD HAVE 2 DO NOWS, 2 LABS, 4 CTs CRITICAL THINKING: Can you write secret messages? MATERIALS: gold bond paper, lemon juice, baking soda, NH4C T LAB : Can you find the center of gravity of an object? MATERIALS: wood stick, washers, wire. Place a washer on both ends of the wire. Wrap wire around wood stick. Balance on finger.

WEEK 28 – LESSON PLANS – THE ENERGY OF WAVES – S8P4 DAY 136 – MONDAY – FEBRUARY 15, 2010 – PRESIDENT’S DAY – NO SCHOOL DAY 137 – TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 16, 2010 – PROGRESS REPORTS DISTRIBUTED . NO TEST THIS WEEK. GOALS: The learner will describe how waves transfer energy without transferring matter. Distinguish between waves that require a medium and waves that do not. Explain the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves.ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS : How does changing one part of a wave affect the total wave in terms of frequency and amplitude?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 3 OUTLINE – THE NATURE OF WAVES – PAGE 574 - 583HOMEWORK: STUDY GUIDE ON WAVESCRITICAL THINKING : SEAFLOOR SPREADING MODELDAY 138 – WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 17, 2010 – HOMEWORK DUE GOALS: The learner will learn demonstrate how waves are a means of transmitting energy. They will also examine different types of waves.LAB 1: Where does a wave get its energy? MATERIALS: rope, partner, and chart. Hold and stretch out the rope .Move the rope up and down.LAB 2: Can you compare and contrast types of waves? MATERIALS: slinkies. Use the slinky to demonstrate the movement of types of wavesLAB 3: Can you diagram a longitudinal and transverse wave? MATERIALS: paper, pencil or colored markers. Draw and label the parts of a wave.DAY 139 – THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 18, 2010GOALS: The learner will identify and describe four wave properties. Explain how amplitude and frequency are related to the energy of a wave.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 4 OUTLINE – WAVE INTERACTIONS – PAGE 584 - 589HOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION PAGE 594 – 595 : VENN PERPLEXER AC ONLYCRITICAL THINKING: SCIENCE SKILLS ACTIVITY – PAGE 589 A-B . MATERIALS: STRAWS. Follow directions.DAY 140 – FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 19, 2010 – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HOMEWORK DUE GOALS: The learner will demonstrate the nature of a wave. Explain how the wave of one object affect another object. Calculate the speed of waves.LAB 1: Can you see the vibrations effects of a pitch fork? MATERIALS: beaker, water, pitch fork. Tap the fork and touch it to the liquids.LAB 2: How do the vibrations of one ball affect another? MATERIALS: pan, water, 2 balls. Push one ball down and release. Observe the results.LAB 3: Can you calculate the frequency of a wave? MATERIALS: Frequency worksheet and pencil. Use your math skill to solve the problems.

WEEK 29 – LESSON PLANS – THE NATURE OF SOUND – S8P4 DAY 141 – MONDAY – FEBRUARY 22, 2010 – INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC PROJECT – Due 3/12/10 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW WOULD YOUR LIFE HANGE IF YOU LOST YOUR HEARING?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 5 OUTLINE – WHAT IS SOUND? P age 600 - 605HOMEWORK: STUDY GUIDE - STUDY FOR TEST # 11DAY 142 – TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 23, 2010 – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HOMEWORK DUE GOALS: The learner will determine the best medium for blocking sound waves, build a guitar and determine various pitches, and determine how sound travels through a string. LAB FORMAT # 5 - OPEN INQUIRY – S8P4 - HANDS ON SCIENCE ACTIVITIES: LAB 1; Can you determine which medium is best for blocking sound waves? MATERIALS: radio, baggies, cotton, bubble plastic, paper, water, sandLAB 2: Can you build a homemade guitar? MATERIALS: cardboard box, rubber bands, pencil. Stretch different bands around the box for sounds. LAB 3: Can you hear sound through a string telephone? MATERIALS: paper cups, string, partner. Place string through a hole in the cup. Stretch out the string and talk to a partner to see if they can hear what you say.DAY 143 – WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 24, 2010 – SPS9, S8P4 – GIFTED WORKSHEET ONLY GOALS: The learner will compare the speed of sound in different media. Explain how frequency and pitch are related. Describe the Doppler effect and give examples. Explain how amplitude and loudness are related.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 6 OUTLINE – PROPERTIES OF SOUND – PAGE 606 - 611HOMEWORK: WEIRD SCIENCE – MATH ACTIVITY - STUDY FOR TEST # 11CRITICAL THINKING: SKILLS PRACTICE LAB – PAGE 622 - 623DAY 144 THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 25, 2010 – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HOMEWORK DUE GOALS: The learner will learn how hearing loss affects sounds. Students will demonstrate how to get different pitches from different objects. Determine how sound is different when it travels through a solid.LAB FORMAT # 6 – OPEN INQUIRY – S8P4 - HANDS ON SCIENCE ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: How does hearing loss affect sound? MATERIALS: notecards, chart. Place fingers in ears. Have partner speak softly. Record results.LAB 2: Can you develop a melody or play a song using toy instruments? MATERIALS: flutes, bells, drums, shakers. As a group, change noise into music.LAB 3: Can you make music from everyday items. MATERIALS: bottles, straws, tubes, rubber bands, etc. Create a tune from items on the table.DAY 145 – FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 26, 2010 – NOTEBOOK CHECK – REVIEW AND ADMINISTER TEST # 11.

YOU SHOULD HAVE : 6 DO NOWS, 6 LABS, 7 CT LABS – 2 WEEKS LEFT TO WORK ON MUSIC PROJECT.

WEEK 30 – LESSON PLANS – S8P4 – INTERACTIONS OF SOUND WAVES DAY 146 – MONDAY - MARCH 1, 2010GOALS: The learner will be able to explain how echoes are produced, and describe their use in locating objects. Give examples of constructive and destructive interference of sound waves. Identify three sound wave interactions and example of each.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW MUCH TECHNOLOGY DO YOU USE THAT DEPEND ON SOUND WAVES TO WORK?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 7 OUTLINE – INTERACTIONS OF SOUND WAVESHOMEWORK: SECTION REVIEW p547 and p551 QUESTION 1-3 STUDY FOR TEST # 12CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: FREQUENCY OF SOUND WAVES ACTIVITY – MATERIALS: plastic pipes, rubber bands, and chartDAY 147 – TUESDAY – MARCH 2, 2010 – S8P4 – HOMEWORK DUE! LAB FORMAT # 7 – GUIDED INQUIRY– PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: GOALS: The learner will demonstrate pitch and tune by designing a set of musical pipes. The learner will demonstrate how sound waves are reflected off objects. Demonstrate and explain how sound interacts with a medium.LAB 1: Can you and a partner build a musical pipe? MATERIALS: straws, cardboard, scissors. Place straws through the cardboard and clip straws.LAB 2: How does sound interact with a medium? MATERIALS: 2 tuning forks block, rubberband. Tie band on a fork, vibrate both and put on box.LAB 3: Can you demonstrate how sound waves reflect off objects? MATERIALS: 2 long cardboard tubes, clock, and sq. foot board. Place tubes at an angle to each other but not touching. Place the board an inch or two in front of ends of tube. Hold clock at the opposite end. Listen at other tube.DAY 148 – WEDNESDAY – MARCH 3, 2010 – S8P4 GOALS: The learner will define sound quality. Describe how each family of musical instruments produces sound. Explain how noise is different from music. CLASSWORK: “DO NOW”# 8 OUTLINE – SOUND QUALITYHOMEWORK: CHAPTER REVIEW p558 – p559 1 – 21 STUDY FOR TEST # 12DAY 149 – THURSDAY – MARCH 4, 2010 – S8P4 – HOMEWORK DUE! LAB FORMAT # 8 - GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: GOALS: The learner will demonstrate resonance. The learner will demonstrate the Doppler Effect. The learner will calculate wave speed.LAB 1: What is the relationship between air, wave frequency and wavelength during resonance? MATERIALS: cylinder, water, tuning fork, plastic tube. Fill cylinder with water. Hold a plastic tube in the water. Strike tuning fork and hold above the tube. Record the results.LAB 2: Can you demonstrate how a Doppler works? MATERIALS: Tuning fork, string. Tie string on end of tuning fork. Tap it and swing from side to side.LAB 3: Can you calculate wave speed? MATERIALS: slinkies, partners. Stretch the slinky. Pull slinky to make a wave. Measure the time it takes the wave to travel.DAY 150 – FRIDAY – MARCH 5, 2010 - NOTEBOOKS DUE TODAY – REVIEW & ADMINISTER TEST 12 YOU HAVE ONE WEEK LEFT TO COMPLETE YOUR MUSIC PROJECT.

WEEK 31 = LESSON PLANS – THE NATURE OF LIGHT – S8P4 DAY 151 – MONDAY – MARCH 8, 2010 – NOTEBOOKS RETURNED GOALS: The learner will explain why electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. Describe how electromagnetic waves are produced. Calculate distances traveled by light using the value for speed of light.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW LONG WOULD LIFE ON EARTH SURVIVE WITHOUT LIGHT?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 1 - IS LIGHT AND THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM p 564 – p574HOMEWORK: SCIENCE PUZZLE WORKSHEET – NO TEST THIS WEEKDAY 152 – TUESDAY – MARCH 9, 2010 – S8P4 – HOMEWORK DUE LAB FORMAT # 1 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT - Hands On Activities: GOALS: The learner will build a spectroscope and demonstrate how to use it. Students will determine through experimentation which color absorb the most heat. The learner will determine how colors are made.LAB 1: How does a spectroscope work? MATERIALS: tube, black paper, diffraction grating, light. Cut a slit in the dark paper. Place at the end of tube and diffraction grating as eyepiece. Look at the light and record your results.LAB 2: Which color is the hottest? MATERIALS: thermometers, light, colored paper, water, graph paper, cups. Place water and thermometers in cups. Cover with colored plastic filters and measure temperature.LAB 3: What happens when colors combine? MATERIALS: colored filters, flashlight, paper, chart. Blend two colors together at a time. Record observationsDAY 153 – WEDNESDAY – MARCH 10, 2010 – S8P4 - EARLY RELEASE . GOALS: The learner will compare regular reflection with diffuse reflection. Describe absorption and scattering of light. Explain how refraction can create optical illusions and separate white light into colors. Describe diffraction and interference of light.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 2 – INTERACTIONS OF LIGHT AND LIGHT OF COLOR p575 – p585HOMEWORK: CHAPTER REVIEW p 588 – 589 questions 1 – 23 DAY 154 - THURSDAY – MARCH 11, 2010 –– S8P4 GOALS: The learner will examine color formed from metal. Demonstrate how a convex lens works. Explain how a prism affects white light.LAB FORMAT # 2 – GUIDED INQUIRY – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES - PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENTLAB 1: What color do chemicals give off? MATERIALS: chemicals, wire and flame. Dip wire in chemical, place in flame and observe color..LAB 2: How do concave and convex mirrors work? MATERIALS: concave and convex mirrors, candle, index card. Follow instructions on handout.LAB 3: What is white light made of? MATERIALS: prism, flashlight, paper, colored pencils or markers. Shine light through prism. Draw the colors.DAY 155 – FRIDAY – MARCH 12, 2010 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How would your life change if you were blind?GOALS: The learner will compare luminous and illuminated objects. Name four ways light can be produced. Illustrate how mirrors and lenses form images using ray diagrams. Explain the difference between real and virtual images. Compare plane mirrors, concave mirrors, and convex mirrors. Explain how concave and convex lenses form images.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 3 – LIGHT SOURCES AND MIRRORS p594 – 604HOMEWORK: ENLIGHTENING PUZZLE WORKSHEET STUDY FOR TEST 13

WEEK 32 - LESSON PLANS – LIGHT, SIGHT, AND TECHNOLOGY – S8P4 DAY 156 – MONDAY – MARCH 15, 2010 MUSIC/SCIENCE PROJECT DUE TODAY! STUDENTS WILL STAND IN FRONT OF THE CLASS AND PLAY A 30 – 60 SECOND TUNE WITH THE INSTRUMENT THEY DESIGNED. THE PERFORMANCE WILL BE TAPED. NO VOCALS ARE ALLOWED. DAY 157 – TUESDAY – MARCH 16, 2010 – S8P4 - HOMEWORK DUE! LAB FORMAT # 3 – GUIDED INQUIRY - PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: GOALS: The learner will demonstrate the difference between a virtual image and a real image. Distinguish between reflection and refraction.LAB 1: How does the size of an object compare with that of its image in a plane mirror? MATERIALS: plane mirror, colored glass, pencil, graph paper, modeling clay. Follow the directions on page 593 in textbook.LAB 2: How do plane mirrors make images? MATERIALS: 2 plane mirrors, tape, protractor, and paper clip, light. Follow directions on handout.LAB 3: Can you distinguish between reflection and refraction? MATERIALS: cups, water, spoon, penny, bowls, crystal, prism, light candle, mirrorsTake a card and place by the correct model.DAY 158 – WEDNESDAY – MARCH 17, 2010 - S8P4 GOALS: The learner will identify parts of the human eye, and describe their functions. Describe some common vision problems, and explain how they can be corrected. CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: LIGHT THAT HEALSCLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 4 OUTLINE – LIGHT AND SIGHTHOMEWORK: ENLIGHTENING PUZZLE WORKSHEET STUDY FOR TEST 13DAY 159 – THURSDAY – MARCH 18, 2010 - S8P4 – HOMEWORK DUE – REPORT CARDS DISTRIBUTED GOALS: The learner will build a telescope and demonstrate how it works. Examine water drops and their power to magnify text. Identify parts of the eye and explain how it works.LAB FORMAT # 4 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON ACTIVITIES: LAB 1: Can you identify the parts of the eye and explain how it works? MATERIALS: puzzle model of eye, labels. Label parts and explain function.LAB 2: Can you build a telescope? MATERIALS: cardboard tube, convex, concave lens. Follow instructions on handout.LAB 3: Can you make a water drop lens? MATERIALS: water, dropper, small print, wax paper. Place drop on paper. Place print under wax paper. DAY 160 – FRIDAY – MARCH 19, 2010 - NOTEBOOK CHECK: YOU SHOULD HAVE: 4 DO NOWS, 4 LABS, and 2 CT LABS. REVIEW & ADMINISTER TEST # 13 – CRITICAL THINKING: SKILLS PRACTICE LAB .

WEEK 28 – LESSON PLANS – CRCT PREPARATION – S8CS1 – S8CS10 DAY 136 – MONDAY – MARCH 3, 2008GOALS: The learner will be able to examine and interpret data. Students will diagram graphs and charts.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: CAN STATISTICAL DATA BE MANIPULATED TO SHOW A SPECIFIC OUTCOME?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 5 OUTLINE – READING GRAPHS – RESOURCE MATERIALSHOMEWORK: CRCT WORKBOOK FOR SCIENCE/ SOME PRACTICE QUESTIONS IN CLASS

DAY 137 – TUESDAY – MARCH 4, 2008 – EARLY RELEASE DAY GOALS: Students will measure leaves and design a graph to represent the results.LAB FORMAT # 5 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT = HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES CLASS LAB: EACH LAB GROUP WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT SET OF LEAVES TO MEASURE. DESIGN YOUR OWN EXPERIMENT.PROBLEM: Can you measure, calculate, and graph the length, width, mean, mode, and median of leaves.MATERIALS: graph paper, leaves, rulers, calculator. COLLECT, RECORD, ANALYZE DATA, CONCLUDEDAY 138 – WEDNESDAY – MARCH 5, 2008GOALS: The learner will be able to examine and interpret data. Students will diagram graphs and charts.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 6 OUTLINE – READING GRAPHS – RESOURCE MATERIALSHOMEWORK: CRCT WORKBOOK FOR SCIENCE/ SOME PRACTICE QUESTIONS IN CLASS

DAY 139 – THURSDAY – MARCH 6, 2008 GOALS: The learner will be able to measure palm lines and design a graph to represent the results.LAB FORMAT # 6 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE TASK ASSESSMENT - HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: CLASS LAB: EACH GROUP WILL MEASURE THE PALM LINES OF EACH GROUP MEMBER'S LEFT & RIGHT HAND.STUDENTS WILL CALCULATE THE MEAN, MODE AND MEDIAN.PROBLEM: Can you measure the palm lines of team members’ hands and design a graph to show results? MATERIALS: graph paper, rulers, calculator, hands, palm line worksheet.

DAY 140 – FRIDAY – MARCH 7, 2008 – CRCT PRETEST STUDENTS WILL TAKE A PRE- TEST FROM THE CRCT COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR STANDARDIZED TESTING.NOTEBOOK CHECK: 6 DO NOWS, 6 LAB FORMATS, 5 HOMEWORKS, and 2 CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES.

WEEK 29 – LESSONS PLANS – CRCT PREPARATION – S8CS1 – S8CS10 DAY 141 – MONDAY - MARCH 10, 2008 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW DO CHARTS AND GRAPHS HELP US UNDERSTAND INFORMATION IN OUR WORLD?GOALS: The learner will be able to examine and analyze data.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 7 OUTLINE – NET GAINS FOR KIDS – RESOURCE MATERIALSHOMEWORK: CRCT WORKBOOK FOR SCIENCE/ SOME PRACTICE IN CLASS

DAY 142 – TUESDAY – MARCH 11, 2008 GOALS : The learner will be able to examine and analyze data.LAB FORMAT # 7 - OPEN INQUIRY - PERFORMANCE TASK ASSESSMENT - HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: CLASS LAB: EACH GROUP WILL USE FICTIOUS HEIGHTS AND WEIGHTS FOR EACH GROUP MEMBER. STUDENTS WILL CALCULATE MEAN, MODE, AND MEDIAN. PROBLEM: Can you measure and graph the mean, mode, and median results of height and weight in your group?MATERIALS: ruler, graph paper, scale, charts.

DAY 143 – WEDNESDAY – MARCH 12, 2008GOALS: The learner will be able to examine and analyze data.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 8 OUTLINE – HOT TECHNOLOGY JOBS – RESOURCE MATERIALSHOMEWORK: CRCT WORKBOOK FOR SCIENCE/ SOME PRACTICE IN CLASS

DAY 144– THURSDAY – MARCH 13, 2008 GOALS: The learner will be able to examine and analyze data.LAB FORMAT # 8 - OPEN INQUIRY - PERFORMANCE TASK ASSESSMENT HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: CLASS LAB: GROUPS WILL MEASURE THE LENGTH AND WIDTH OF TEAM MEMBERS' EAR. STUDENTS WILL CALCULATE MEAN, MODE, AND MEDIAN AND GRAPH RESULTS.PROBLEM: Can you measure and graph the mean, mode, median, length, and width of ears in your group?MATERIALS: ruler, chart, graph paper.

DAY 145 – FRIDAY – MARCH 14, 2008 - NOTEBOOKS ARE DUE!. – CRCT PRETEST STUDENTS WILL TAKE A PRE- TEST FROM THE CRCT COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR STANDARDIZED TESTING.CONTINUE TO WORK ON YOUR TOY PROJECT.

SMITHA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007 – 2008 ACADEMIC YEAR PHYSICAL SCIENCE – LESSON PLANS/STUDY GUIDE – 4TH QUARTER MS. YVONNE WHITE - Yvonne.white@cobbk12.org – PLEASE VISIT MY BLOG B.S. in Elementary Education from Oral Roberts University – Tulsa, Oklahoma M.A. in Science Education from Keele University – Staffordshire, England Teacher Support Specialist, GIFTED Certification – Cobb County

WEEK 37 – LESSON PLANS- PS10 – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ENRICHMENT DAY 174 – MONDAY – MAY 5, 2008GOALS: The learner will define environmental science. Identify environmental hazards in their neighborhood, home, and school. ESSENTIAL QUESTION:WHY SHOULD ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS BE OF CONCERN TO YOU?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 5 OUTLINE - POLLUTION AND ITS IMPACT – RESOURCE MATERIALS HOMEWORK: IDENTIFY E- HAZARDS IN YOUR HOME, NEIGHBORHOOD, AND SCHOOL. DAY 175 – TUESDAY – MAY 6, 2008 – S.8.10.1 – HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS: The learner will simulate the making of toxic waste using copper chloride.LAB FORMAT # 5 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY - Hands-on activities - PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT : CLASS LAB: Can you simulate the process of making toxic waste?Materials: copper chloride, copper strip, paper clip, cup electrical circuit. Send electricity through the copper strip and paper clip. Record results.CLASS LAB: Can you get rid of toxic waste safely?Materials; toxic waste, beakers, cylinders, chart. Brainstorm ideas on the topic and select one idea.DAY 176 – WEDNESDAY – MAY 7, 2008 GOALS: The learner will identify the causes of water pollution and their effects. Identify ways to get rid of toxic waste safely. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What can you do to reduce water pollution and its effects in your environment?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 6 OUTLINE – WATER AND WATER POLLUTION - RESOURCE MATERIALS HOMEWORK: ACID RAIN WORKSHEETDAY 177 – THURSDAY – MAY 8, 2008 - HOMEWORK DUE! GOALS : The learner will design an experiment to get rid of toxic waste. LAB FORMAT # 6 – OPEN INQUIRY – Hands-on activity - PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT: CLASS LAB: Can you detect harmful chemicals in our water?Materials: various water samples, testing tablets, containers. Add tablets to water samples and record results.DAY 178 – FRIDAY – MAY 9, 2008 GIS ARCVIEW TECHNOLOGY GOALS: The learner will analyze and interpret data on a GIS ARCVEIW MAP. Students will be able to use the ARCVIEW software to design their own environmental map. CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITYCLASS LAB: FOLLOW TEACHERS INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO LOG ON TO ARCVIEW GIS.

WEEK 38 – LESSON PLANS – BIOLOGY ENRICHMENT – GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL! DAY 179 – MONDAY – MAY 12, 2008 GOALS: Students will be able to describe how blood transports substances within living organism. Describe plasma, red and whit blood cells, and hemoglobin in blood. Explain their function.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT MAKES HUMAN BLOOD DIFFERENT FROM THE BLOOD OF OTHER SPECIES?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 7 OUTLINE – BLOOD TRANSPORTER OF LIFE – RESOURCE MATERIALSHOMEWORK: CHOOSE A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND LIST 5 FACTS ABOUT IT. EXTRA CREDIT GIVEN FOR POSTERSCRITICAL THINKING WORKSHEET: HEART WORKSHEETDAY 180 – TUESDAY – MAY 13, 2008 - - HOMEWORK DUE GOAL: Students will make a model of the components of blood , examine cells under a microscope and diagram a blood cell concept map. LAB FORMAT # 7 – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES – GUIDED INQUIRY- PERFORMANCE TASK ASSESSMENT: LAB 1: What substances make up your blood? Materials: test tube, oil, water, food coloring. Put in tube & shakeLAB 2: Are all blood cells alike? Materials: microscope, blood cell slides, charts. Examine cells and draw them.LAB 3: Can you diagram a blood cell concept map? Materials: paper, colored pencils. Design map and fill in.DAY 181 – WEDNESDAY – MAY 14, 2008

GOALS: Students will be able to describe the basic steps in blood clotting. Explain the natural defenses in the body. Describe the difference between active and passive immunity. Explain the nature of communicable disease. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: CAN YOU DESCRIBE A LIFE WITHOUT PLATELETS?CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” OUTLINE – BLOOD – THE BODY'S DEFENSES – RESOURCE MATERIALSHOMEWORK: WORK ON YOUR BIOLOGY – COMMUNICABLE DISEASE REPORTDAY 182 – THURSDAY – MAY 15, 2008 GOAL: Students will culture areas of the classroom to see if bacteria exist. Explain how bacteria spreads and test the effectiveness of the disinfectant. LAB FORMAT #8 – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES – GUIDED INQUIRY - PERFORMANCE TASK ASSESSMENT GROUP LAB: HOW DOES DISEASE SPREAD? MATERIALS: LEMON FLAVORING, COTTON BALL.CLASS LAB: WHICH BLOOD TYPES ARE COMPATIBLE: MATERIALS: JARS, WATER, FOOD COLORING, AND DROPPERSDAY 183 – FRIDAY – MAY 16, 2008 – NOTEBOOKS ARE DUE FOR THE LAST TIME!!!! COMMUNICABLE DISEASE REPORT DUE: SHARE WITH THE CLASS.

WEEK 39 – LESSON PLANS - NOTEBOOKS RETURNED – BIOLOGY ENRICHMENT – WK 2 DAY 184 – MONDAY – MAY 19, 2008ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT FROM OTHER ANIMALS?GOAL: Students will be able to compare and contrast egg and sperm cells. Compare and contrast chromosome number in body cells and sex cells.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” #1 OUTLINE – MITOSIS/MEIOSIS – RESOURCE MATERIALS – TURN IN WORK AT THE END OF CLASS.HOMEWORK: DRAW A MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS STRIPDAY 185 – TUESDAY – MAY 20, 2008 – – HOMEWORK DUE GOAL: Students will be able to use pictures to identify parts of a worm.LAB FORMAT #1 - GUIDED INQUIRY - PERFORMANCE TASK ASSESSMENT - HANDS-ON ACTIVITES:CLASS LAB: Can you identify the external and internal parts of an earthworm? Materials: pan, worm, pins, labelsCLASS LAB: Can you identify the external and internal parts of a frog? Materials: model frog, pins and label.DAY 186 – WEDNESDAY – MAY 21, 2008GOALS: Students will be able to explain what DNA is and where it is found. Students will build a model of DNA and identify the genes in DNA.CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” #2 OUTLINE – HOW DO GENES CONTROL TRAITS? - RESOURCE MATERIALSHOMEWORK: NO HOMEWORKCRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: CAN YOU BUILD A MODEL OF DNA? Materials: DNA KITDAY 187 – THURSDAY – MAY 22, 2008 LAB FORMAT # 2 – HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE TASK ASSESSMENTSUPER BALL LAB – Materials: sodium silicate, ethyl alcohol, food colorDAY 188 – FRIDAY – MAY 23, 2008 FINAL EXAM DAY! THIS HAS BEEN AN EXCITING AND INTERESTING YEAR! I HAVE ENJOYED ALL OF YOU AND I APPREICIATE THE HARD WORK AND WONDERFUL PROJECTS YOU HAVE GIVEN ME. YOU HAVE IMPRESSED ME. I WILL MISS YOU ALL. HAVE A FUN AND SAFE SUMMER! ALL THE BEST, MS. WHITE