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Measurement

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Graphing

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 1 – Analysis, Inquiry, and Design (Mathematical Analysis)

Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 1- Analysis, Inquiry, and Design ( Scientific Inquiry)

Chapter 1

Key Idea: 1 Abstraction and symbolic representation are used to communicate mathematically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key Idea 3 : Critical thinking skills are used in the solution of mathematical problems.

 

Key Idea 2: Beyond the use of reasoning and consensus, scientific inquiry involves the testing of proposed explanations involving the use of conventional techniques and procedures and usually requiring considerable ingenuity.

 

 

M1.1 Extend mathematical notation and symbolism to include variables and algebraic expressions in order to describe and compare quantities and express mathematical relationships.

 

 

M1.1c Apply mathematical equations to describe relationships among variables in the natural world.

 

M3.1a Use appropriate scientific tools to solve problems about the natural world.

 

 

S2.1c Design and conduct an experiment to test a hypothesis.

 

S2.1d Use appropriate tools and conventional techniques to solve problems about the natural world, including: measuring, observing, describing, classifying, & sequencing

 

S2.2d Identify independent variables (manipulated), dependent variables (responding), and constants in a simple controlled experiment.

 

S2.3 Carry out their research proposals, recording observations and measurements (e.g., lab notes, audiotape, computer disk, videotape) to help assess the explanation.

 

S 3.1  Design charts, tables, graphs, and other representations of observations in conventional and creative ways to help them address their research question or hypothesis.

 

 

 

 

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Graphic Organizers

Co-operative Learning Groups

Student Exploration Groups

Lecture

Teacher demonstrations

Reinforcement activities

Brainstorming

Reflective Writing

 

Volume, Length, Mass

Scientific Method

Lab Safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manute Bol Lab

The Better Buy Lab

Battle of the Paper Towel Lab

Metric Lab Practical

Just Bag –it Lab

Measurement, Scientific Method, Safety, Graphing unit test

Journal Entries

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Density

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 1- Analysis, Inquiry, and Design ( Scientific Inquiry)

 

STANDARD 1- Analysis, Inquiry, Design ( Engineering Design)

 

Standard 4: The Physical Setting

Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

 

 

Chapter 2

Key Idea 1: Engineering design is an iterative process involving modeling and optimization (finding the best solution within given constraints); this process is used to develop technological solutions to problems within given constraints. Key Idea 3: Matter is made up of particles whose properties determine the observable characteristics of matter and its reactivity.

Objects in the universe are composed of matter.  Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.  Matter is classified as a substance or a mixture of substances.  Knowledge of the structure of matter is essential to students’ understanding of the living and physical environments.  Matter is composed of elements, which are made of small particles called atoms.  All living and nonliving material is composed of these elements or combinations of these elements.

 

Performance Indicator 3.1.  Observe and describe properties of materials, such as density, conductivity, and solubility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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S1.3 Represent, present, and defend their proposed explanations of everyday observations so that they can be understood and assessed by others. S1.4 Seek to clarify, to assess critically, and to reconcile with their own thinking the ideas presented by others, including peers, teachers, authors, and scientists.

T1.4  Develop plans, including drawings with measurements and details of construction, and construct a model of the solution, exhibiting a degree of craftsmanship.

3.1a  Substances have characteristic properties.  Some of these properties include color, odor, phase at room temperature, density, solubility, heat and electrical conductivity, hardness, and boiling and freezing points.

 3.1g  Characteristic properties can be used to identify different materials, and separate a mixture of substances into its components. For example, iron can be removed from a mixture by means of a magnet.  An insoluble substance can be separated from a soluble substance by such processes as filtration, settling, and evaporation.

 3.1h  Density can be described as the amount of matter that is in a given amount of space.  If two objects have equal volume, but one has more mass, the one with more mass is denser.

3.1i  Buoyancy is determined by comparative densities.

 

Anticipatory set

Graphic Organizers

Co-operative Learning Groups

Student Exploration Groups

Lecture

Teacher demonstrations

Reinforcement activities

Brainstorming

Reflective Writing

Computer Simulations

 

 

Density of a regular & irregular object

 Soaps & Waters

Boat Building Project

 

Whatever floats your boat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soaps & Waters Performance assessment

Boat Building Project

Density test

 

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Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

States of Matter

 

 

 

Elements , Compounds & Mixtures

Standard 4: The Physical Setting

Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

Chapter 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 3

 

 

 

Chapter 4

 

Key Idea 4: Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change energy is conserved.

Introduction: An underlying principle of all energy use is the Law of Conservation of Energy.  Simply stated, energy cannot be created or destroyed.  Energy can be transformed, one form to another.  These transformations produce heat energy.  Heat is a calculated value which includes the temperature of the material, the mass of the material, and the type of the material.  Temperature is a direct measurement of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of material.  It should be noted that temperature is not a measurement of heat.

Key Idea 3: Matter is made up of particles whose properties determine the observable characteristics of matter and its reactivity.

Objects in the universe are composed of matter.  Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.  Matter is classified as a substance or a mixture of substances.  Knowledge of the structure of matter is essential to students’ understanding of the living and physical environments.  Matter is composed of elements, which are made of small particles called atoms.  All living and nonliving material is composed of these elements or combinations of these elements.

 

Performance Indicator 4.1. Describe the sources and identify the transformations of energy observed in everyday life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Indicator 3.2.  Distinguish between chemical and physical changes.

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4.1a  The Sun is a major source of energy for Earth.  Other sources of energy include nuclear and geothermal energy.

4.1c  Most activities in everyday life involve one form of energy being transformed into another.  For example, the chemical energy in gasoline is transformed into mechanical energy in an automobile engine.  Energy, in the form of heat, is almost always one of the products of energy transformations.

4.1d  Different forms of energy include heat, light, electrical, mechanical, sound, nuclear, and chemical.  Energy is transformed in many ways.

4.2a  Heat moves in predictable ways, flowing from warmer objects to cooler ones, until both reach the same temperature

4.2b  Heat can be transferred through matter by the collisions of atoms and/or molecules (conduction) or through space (radiation).  In a liquid or gas, currents will facilitate the transfer of heat (convection).

4.2c  During a phase change, heat energy is absorbed or released.  Energy is absorbed when a solid changes to a liquid and when a liquid changes to a gas.  Energy is released when a gas changes to a liquid and when a liquid changes to a solid.

4.2d  Most substances expand when heated and contract when cooled.  Water is an exception, expanding when changing to ice.

3.2a  During a physical change a substance keeps its chemical composition and properties.  Examples of physical changes include freezing, melting, condensation, boiling, evaporation, tearing, and crushing.

3.2b  Mixtures are physical combinations of materials and can be separated by physical means

3.2c  During a chemical change, substances react in characteristic ways to form new substances with different physical and chemical properties.  Examples of chemical changes include burning of wood, cooking of an egg, rusting of iron, and souring of milk.

3.3a  All matter is made up of atoms.  Atoms are far too small to see with a light microscope.

3.3b  Atoms and molecules are perpetually in motion.  The greater the temperature, the greater the motion.

3.3c  Atoms may join together in well-defined molecules or may be arranged in regular geometric patterns.

3.3d  Interactions among atoms and/or molecules result in chemical reactions.

3.3e  The atoms of any one element are different from the atoms of other elements

3.3f  There are more than 100 elements.  Elements combine in a multitude of ways to produce compounds that account for all living and nonliving substances.  Few elements are found in their pure form.

 

Anticipatory set

Graphic Organizers

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Student Exploration Groups

Lecture

Teacher demonstrations

Reinforcement activities

Brainstorming

Reflective Writing

 

 

Thermal expansion

Molecular motion

Heat transfer- feel the heat

 

Best cup of Java

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making Mixtures lab

 

Phase changes

 

Chemical & Physical changes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White before your eyes

Dissolving Solids Lab

Feel the heat graded lab

Heat test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making Mixtures lab-graded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White before your eyes- graded

Dissolving Solids Lab- graded

Matter test

 

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Atoms

 

 

 

 

Periodic table

 

 

 

 

Standard 4: The Physical Setting

Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

Chapter 11

Key Idea 3: Matter is made up of particles whose properties determine the observable characteristics of matter and its reactivity.

Objects in the universe are composed of matter.  Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.  Matter is classified as a substance or a mixture of substances.  Knowledge of the structure of matter is essential to students’ understanding of the living and physical environments.  Matter is composed of elements, which are made of small particles called atoms.  All living and nonliving material is composed of these elements or combinations of these elements.

 

 

Performance Indicator 4.3.  Observe and describe energy changes as related to chemical reactions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3.2c  During a chemical change, substances react in characteristic ways to form new substances with different physical and chemical properties.  Examples of chemical changes include burning of wood, cooking of an egg, rusting of iron, and souring of milk.

3.2d  Substances are often placed in categories if they react in similar ways.  Examples include metals, nonmetals, and noble gases

3.2e  The Law of Conservation of Mass states that during an ordinary chemical reaction matter cannot be created or destroyed.  In chemical reactions, the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products.

3.3a  All matter is made up of atoms.  Atoms are far too small to see with a light microscope.

3.3b  Atoms and molecules are perpetually in motion.  The greater the temperature, the greater the motion

3.3d  Interactions among atoms and/or molecules result in chemical reactions.

3.3e  The atoms of any one element are different from the atoms of other elements.

3.3f  There are more than 100 elements.  Elements combine in a multitude of ways to produce compounds that account for all living and nonliving substances.  Few elements are found in their pure form

3.3g  The periodic table is one useful model for classifying elements.  The periodic table can be used to predict properties of elements (metals, nonmetals, noble gases).

 

4.3a  In chemical reactions, energy is transferred into or out of a system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipatory set

Graphic Organizers

Co-operative Learning Groups

Student Exploration Groups

Lecture

Teacher demonstrations

Reinforcement activities

Brainstorming

Reflective Writing

Computer Simulation

 

Atomic models- clay atom

Made to Order

Making Models of Isotopes

 

Paper Chromatography

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Made to Order – graded

Making Models of Isotopes-graded

 

Paper Chromatography– graded

 

Graphing trends in the periodic table– graded

 

Atoms & the Periodic Table test

 

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January

 

Chemical Bonds & Chemical Reactions

 

Chemical Compounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acids & Bases

 

Nuclear Chemistry

. Standard 4: The Physical Setting

Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

 

Chapter 13, 14, 15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 16

Key Idea 3: Matter is made up of particles whose properties determine the observable characteristics of matter and its reactivity.

Objects in the universe are composed of matter.  Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.  Matter is classified as a substance or a mixture of substances.  Knowledge of the structure of matter is essential to students’ understanding of the living and physical environments.  Matter is composed of elements which are made of small particles called atoms.  All living and nonliving material is composed of these elements or combinations of these elements.

Key Idea 4: Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change energy is conserved.

Introduction: An underlying principle of all energy use is the Law of Conservation of Energy.  Simply stated, energy cannot be created or destroyed.  Energy can be transformed, one form to another.  These transformations produce heat energy.  Heat is a calculated value which includes the temperature of the material, the mass of the material, and the type of the material.  Temperature is a direct measurement of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of material.  It should be noted that temperature is not a measurement of heat.

 

Performance Indicator 4.3.  Observe and describe energy changes as related to chemical reactions.

Performance Indicator 3.3.  Develop mental models to explain common chemical reactions and changes in states of matter

Performance Indicator 3.2.  Distinguish between chemical and physical changes

 

 

 

Performance Indicator 4.1. Describe the sources and identify the transformations of energy observed in everyday life.

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3.1b  Solubility can be affected by the nature of the solute and solvent, temperature, and pressure.  The rate of solution can be affected by the size of the particles, stirring, temperature, and the amount of solute already dissolved.

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3.2c  During a chemical change, substances react in characteristic ways to form new substances with different physical and chemical properties.  Examples of chemical changes include burning of wood, cooking of an egg, rusting of iron, and souring of milk.

3.2e  The Law of Conservation of Mass states that during an ordinary chemical reaction matter cannot be created or destroyed.  In chemical reactions, the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products.

 

3.3b  Atoms and molecules are perpetually in motion.  The greater the temperature, the greater the motion

3.3d  Interactions among atoms and/or molecules result in chemical reactions.

Performance Indicator 4.3.  Observe and describe energy changes as related to chemical reactions.

4.3a  In chemical reactions, energy is transferred into or out of a system.

 

4.1a  The Sun is a major source of energy for Earth.  Other sources of energy include nuclear and geothermal energy.

 

 

4.1d  Different forms of energy include heat, light, electrical, mechanical, sound, nuclear, and chemical.  Energy is transformed in many ways.

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipatory set

Co-operative Learning Groups

Student Exploration Groups

Lecture

Teacher demonstrations

Reinforcement activities

Brainstorming

Reflective Writing

Graphic Organizers

 

 

Chemistry in a Bag

Making models of chemical reactions

Factors affecting Reaction rates

Preventing a chemical reaction

 Rate of reaction

Temperature  & reaction rates

Catalyst in a chemical reaction

Forming a precipitate

Recognizing a chemical reaction

 

Reactions involving energy

Hot Liver My Favorite dish

 

 

 

Acids & Bases Lab

Acids, bases or salt?

A homemade Indicator

Color changes and indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get a Half-life

Half-life of a sugar cube

 

Chemistry in a Bag- graded

Making models of chemical reactions

Factors affecting Reaction rates

Preventing a chemical reaction

 Rate of reaction

Temperature  & reaction rates

Catalyst in a chemical reaction

Forming a precipitate

Recognizing a chemical reaction

 

Reactions involving energy

Hot Liver My Favorite dish

 

 

Chemical Bonding &Equations test

 

Acids & Bases Lab

Acids, bases or salt?

A homemade Indicator

Color changes and indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get a Half-life

Half-life of a sugar cube

 

 

 

 

 

Midterm Exam

 

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February

 

Characteristics of Life

Cells & Cell Processes

 

Microscope

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mitosis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classification

Standard 4: The Living Environment

Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

 

Chapter 3, 4, 6

Key Idea 5: Organisms maintain a dynamic equilibrium that sustains life.

Introduction: All organisms must be able to obtain and use resources, grow, reproduce, and maintain stable internal conditions while living in a constantly changing external environment.  Organisms respond to internal or environmental stimuli.

Key Idea 1: Living things are both similar to and different from each other and from nonliving things.

Introduction: Living things are similar to each other yet different from nonliving things.  The cell is a basic unit of structure and function of living things (cell theory).  For all living things, life activities are accomplished at the cellular level.  Human beings are an interactive organization of cells, tissues, organs, and systems

Key Idea 2: Organisms inherit genetic information in a variety of ways that result in continuity of structure and function between parents and offspring.

Introduction: Every organism requires a set of instructions for specifying its traits.  This information is found in the genes of cells.  As organisms reproduce, these instructions are passed from one generation to the next.

Key Idea 3: Individual organisms and species change over time.

Introduction: Evolution is the change in a species over time.  Millions of diverse species are alive today.  Generally this diversity of species developed through gradual processes of change occurring over many generations.  Species acquire many of their unique characteristics through biological adaptation, which involves the selection of naturally occurring variations in populations (natural selection).  Biological adaptations are differences in structures, behaviors, or physiology that enhance survival and reproductive success in a particular environment.

 

 

Performance Indicator 5.1.  Compare the way a variety of living specimens carry out basic life functions and maintain dynamic equilibrium.

 

 

Performance Indicator 1.1.  Compare and contrast the parts of plants, animals, and one-celled organisms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Indicator 2.1.  Describe sexual and asexual mechanisms for passing genetic materials from generation to generation.

 

Performance Indicator 2.2.  Describe simple mechanisms related to the inheritance of some physical traits in offspring.

 

 

Performance Indicator 3.1.  Describe sources of variation in organisms and their structures and relate the variations to survival.

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5.1c  All organisms require energy to survive.  The amount of energy needed and the method for obtaining this energy vary among cells.  Some cells use oxygen to release the energy stored in food.

5.1g  The survival of an organism depends on its ability to sense and respond to its external environment.

 

 

1.1a  Living things are composed of cells.  Cells provide structure and carry on major functions to sustain life.  Cells are usually microscopic in size.

 

1.1c  Most cells have cell membranes, genetic material, and cytoplasm.  Some cells have a cell wall and/or chloroplasts.  Many cells have a nucleus.

 

1.1e  Cells are organized for more effective functioning in multicellular organisms.  Levels of organization for structure and function of a  multicellular organism include cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems

 

 

1.1b  The way in which cells function is similar in all living things.  Cells grow and divide, producing more cells.  Cells take in nutrients, which they use to provide energy for the work that cells do and to make the materials that a cell or an organism needs.

 

2.1a  Hereditary information is contained in genes.  Genes are composed of DNA that makes up the chromosomes of cells.

2.1d  In asexual reproduction, all the genes come from a single parent.  Asexually produced offspring are genetically identical to the parent.

 

 

2.1c  Each human cell contains a copy of all the genes needed to produce a human being.

2.1d  In asexual reproduction, all the genes come from a single parent.  Asexually produced offspring are genetically identical to the parent.

2.1e  In sexual reproduction typically half of the genes come from each parent.  Sexually produced offspring are not identical to either parent.

 

2.2a  In all organisms, genetic traits are passed on from generation to generation.

 

 

4.2b  In sexual reproduction, sperm and egg each carry one-half of the genetic information for the new individual.  Therefore, the fertilized egg contains genetic information from each parent.

4.4b  In one type of cell division, chromosomes are duplicated and then separated into two identical and complete sets to be passed to each of the two resulting cells.  In this type of cell division, the hereditary information is identical in all the cells that result.

4.4c  Another type of cell division accounts for the production of egg and sperm cells in sexually reproducing organisms.  The eggs and sperm resulting from this type of cell division contain one-half of the hereditary information

Anticipatory set

Co-operative Learning Groups

Student Exploration Groups

Lecture

Teacher demonstrations

Reinforcement activities

Brainstorming

Reflective Writing

Graphic Organizers

 

Microscope use

Typical Plant and animal cells

Cell Sizing

 

Diffusion

Respiration in plants

Osmosis in plants

 

 

Variety in one-celled organisms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The letter “e” lab

Onion, cheek, elodea & potato  cells lab

 

 

Cell Sizing

 

Diffusion

Respiration in plants

Osmosis in plants

Pond water organism identification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Forces/Friction

 

 

 

 

Standard 4: The Physical Setting

Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

 

 

 

 

Chapter 5

 

 

Key Idea 5: Energy and matter interact through forces that result in changes in motion.

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Indicator 5.1.  Describe different patterns of motion of objects.

 

Performance Indicator 5.2.  Observe, describe, and compare effects of forces (gravity, electric current, and magnetism) on the motion of objects.

 

 

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5.1c  An object’s motion is the result of the combined effect of all forces acting on the object.  A moving object that is not subjected to a force will continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line.  An object at rest will remain at rest.

5.2d  Friction is a force that opposes motion.

5.2e  A machine can be made more efficient by reducing friction.  Some common ways of reducing friction include lubricating or waxing surfaces.

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipatory set

Co-operative Learning Groups

Student Exploration Groups

Lecture

Teacher demonstrations

Reinforcement activities

Brainstorming

Reflective Writing

Graphic Organizers

 

Bioethics

 

 

Friction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Journal Entries

Quizzes

 

 

 

 

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Speed

 

Velocity

Acceleration

 

Potential + Kinetic Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard 4:The Physical Setting

 

Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

Chapeter 5

 

Chapter 9

Key Idea 5: Energy and matter interact through forces that result in changes in motion.

 

 

 

Key Idea 4: Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change energy is conserved.

 

 

 

 

5.1 Describe different patterns of motion of objects.

 

4.1. Describe the sources and identify the transformations of energy observed in everyday life

 

4.5  Describe situations that support the principle of conservation of energy.

 

 

 

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5.1a  The motion of an object is always judged with respect to some other object or point.  The idea of absolute motion or rest is misleading

5.1b  The motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion, and speed.

5.1c  An object’s motion is the result of the combined effect of all forces acting on the object.  A moving object that is not subjected to a force will continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line.  An object at rest will remain at rest.

5.1d  Force is directly related to an object’s mass and acceleration.  The greater the force, the greater the change in motion.

 

 

4.1c  Most activities in everyday life involve one form of energy being transformed into another.  For example, the chemical energy in gasoline is transformed into mechanical energy in an automobile engine.  Energy, in the form of heat, is almost always one of the products of energy transformations

4.1d  Different forms of energy include heat, light, electrical, mechanical, sound, nuclear, and chemical.  Energy is transformed in many ways

4.1e  Energy can be considered to be either kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion, or potential energy, which depends on relative position

 

4.5a  Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only changed from one form into another

4.5b  Energy can change from one form to another, although in the process some energy is always converted to heat.  Some systems transform energy with less loss of heat than others

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipatory set

Co-operative Learning Groups

Student Exploration Groups

Lecture

Teacher demonstrations

Reinforcement activities

Brainstorming

Reflective Writing

Graphic Organizers

 

Speed

 

Velocity

 

 

Potential and Kinetic Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Journal entries

Quizzes

Speed of Toys

Motion detector Speed and Acceleration Lab

 

Bouncy Ball Lab

Rap and Ball lab

 

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TEXTBOOK: Holt Science & Technology Physical Science

 

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May

 

 

Gravity

 Projectile Motion

 

Newton’s Laws

Simple Machines

Work and Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard 4: The Physical Setting

Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 8

Key Idea 5: Energy and matter interact through forces that result in changes in motion.

Introduction: Examples of objects in motion can be seen all around us.  These motions result from an interaction of energy and matter.  This interaction creates forces (pushes and pulls) that produce predictable patterns of change.  Common forces would include gravity, magnetism, and electricity.  Friction is a force that should always be considered in a discussion of motion.  When the forces acting on an object are unbalanced, changes in that object’s motion occurs.  The changes could include a change in speed or a change in direction.  When the forces are balanced, the motion of that object will remain unchanged.  Understanding the laws that govern motion allows us to predict these changes in motion.

 

 

 

 

Performance Indicator 5.2.  Observe, describe, and compare effects of forces (gravity, electric current, and magnetism) on the motion of objects.

 

 

Performance Indicator 5.1.  Describe different patterns of motion of objects.

 

 

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5.2a  Every object exerts gravitational force on every other object.  Gravitational force depends on how much mass the objects have and on how far apart they are.  Gravity is one of the forces acting on orbiting objects and projectiles.

 

5.2e  A machine can be made more efficient by reducing friction.  Some common ways of reducing friction include lubricating or waxing surfaces.

 

5.2c  Machines transfer mechanical energy from one object to another.

 

5.2g  Simple machines include a lever, a pulley, a wheel and axle, and an inclined plane.  A complex machine uses a combination of interacting simple machines, e.g., a bicycle

 

5.2f  Machines can change the direction or amount of force, or the distance or speed of force required to do work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipatory set

Co-operative Learning Groups

Student Exploration Groups

Lecture

Teacher demonstrations

Reinforcement activities

Brainstorming

Reflective Writing

Graphic Organizers

 

 

Falling Objects

1st and 3rd Laws

Levers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Journal entries

Quizzes

Rocket Lab

Newton 1st Law Lab

Cleaver Leaver

Munkey Lab

 

 

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TEXTBOOK: Holt Science & Technology Physical Science

 

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June

 

 

 

Sound

 

 

Light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard 4: The Physical Setting

Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 23

Chapter 22

Key Idea 4: Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change energy is conserved.

Introduction: An underlying principle of all energy use is the Law of Conservation of Energy.  Simply stated, energy cannot be created or destroyed.  Energy can be transformed, one form to another.  These transformations produce heat energy.  Heat is a calculated value which includes the temperature of the material, the mass of the material, and the type of the material.  Temperature is a direct measurement of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of material.  It should be noted that temperature is not a measurement of heat.

 

 

 

Performance Indicator 4.4.  Observe and describe the properties of sound, light, magnetism, and electricity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.4a  Different forms of electromagnetic energy have different wavelengths.  Some examples of electromagnetic energy are microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays, and gamma rays.

4.4b  Light passes through some materials, sometimes retracting in the process.  Materials absorb and reflect light, and may transmit light.  To see an object, light from that object, emitted by or reflected from it, must enter the eye.

 

4.4c  Vibrations in materials set up wave-like disturbances that spread away from the source.  Sound waves are an example.  Vibrational waves move at different speeds in different materials.  Sound cannot travel in a vacuum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipatory set

Co-operative Learning Groups

Student Exploration Groups

Lecture

Teacher demonstrations

Reinforcement activities

Brainstorming

Reflective Writing

Graphic Organizers

 

 

Pitch

Waves

 

Mirrors

 

Prisms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Musical Bottles

Musical Instrument

Which Light is Hottest

Law of Reflection

Quizzes

Journals

Refraction lab