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September

·          Scientific method

·          Safety

·          Measurement

·          Properties of Matter

Stand #4 and Process skills based on Stand 4

Chapter 1 & 2

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

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

1. follow safety procedures in the classroom and laboratory

10. determine the density of liquids, and regular- and irregular-shaped solids

11. determine the volume of a regular- and an irregular-shaped solid, using water displacement

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Assessments

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.

3.1h 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.

Lecture

Lab Safety Pkt/Poster

Lab Safety Video

Metric Conversion

Fishy Metrics

Jolly Rancher Challenge

Scientific Method/How Sweet it is.

Length, Volume, Mass

Density

Written assessment

Projects

Lab practical assessment

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October

Graphing

Stand. 1

The observations made while testing  proposed explanations, when analyzed using conventional and invented methods, provide new insights into phenomena.

S3.1a organize results, using appropriate graphs, diagrams, data tables, and

other models to show relationships

S3.1b generate and use scales, create legends, and appropriately label axes accurately describe the procedures used and the data gathered

S3.2b identify sources of error and the limitations of data collected

S3.2c evaluate the original hypothesis in light of the data

formulate and defend explanations and conclusions as they relate to

scientific phenomena

S3.2e form and defend a logical argument about cause-and-effect relationships

in an investigation

S3.2f make predictions based on experimental data

S3.2g suggest improvements and recommendations for further studying

S3.2h use and interpret graphs and data tables

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ASSESSMENTS

S3.1-S3.3

Data collection

Graphing pkt

Probes and graphing calculators

Paper and pencil graphs

Best Cup of Java Lab

Best Cup of Java Project

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October

Part 2

Heat

Stand. 4

Chapter 10

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.

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

Observe and describe heating and cooling events.

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ASSESSMENTS

4.1a – 4.1e

4.2a – 4.2e

Heat Pkt

Difference between heat and temperature

Notes & Lecture

Hands-on lab

Feel the heat

Best Cup of Java lab

Written

Best Cup of Java Project

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October

Part 3

States of Matter

Stand. 4

Chapter 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.

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

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ASSESSMENTS

3.1a – 3.1i

Lecture & notes

Diagrams illustrating the arrangement of particles in each phase

Labeling a phase change diagram

Bill Nye video on States of Matter

Density Detectives

Density Marble Lab

Layering Liquids

CD Rom – Sea the Light

CD-Rom – What’s the Matter

Written

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November

Part 1

Atoms

Stand. 4

Chapter 11

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.

Develop mental models to explain common chemical reactions and changes in states of matter

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ASSESSMENTS

3.3a – 3.3g

Lecture & notes

Model making

Black box investigation

Graphic organizer for Matter

Labeling the parts of the atom

Made to Order

Obscertainer

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November

Part 2

Periodic Table

Stand. 4

Chapter 11

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.

Develop mental models to explain common chemical reactions and changes in states of matter

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ASSESSMENTS

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).

Lecture & notes

Practice using the PT for obtaining information

Element PowerPoint Project

Periodic Table Pkt

Made to Order

CD-Rom  Element of Surprise

PowerPoint Project

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November

Part 3

Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

Stand. 4

Chapter 4

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.

Develop mental models to explain common chemical reactions and changes in states of matter

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ASSESSMENTS

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.

3.3g 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).

Lecture & notes

Hands-on lab

Separation Anxiety

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December and January

Chemical Bonding

Chemical Reactions

Chemical Compounds

Stand 4

Chapters 13, 14 & 15

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

Distinguish between chemical and physical changes.

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

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

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ASSESSMENTS

3.1a, 3.1b, 3.2c, 3.2d, 3.2e

Criss-cross formula writing

Covalent Marshmallows

Gum drop Formulas

Plop Plop Fizz Fizz

Identification of compounds as acids, bases or neutral

Factors effecting the rate of a chemical reaction

Hot/Cold packs

Forming a Compound

Cooperative crunchy chocolate chip cookie compound investigation

Modeling of Types

Rate of Reaction

Acid/Base/pH

Chemical Combinations

Lab practical on identification of acids & bases

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January

Nuclear energy

Preparation for Midterm Examination

Stand 4

Chapter 16

energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change energy is conserved.

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

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ASSESSMENTS

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.

Notes and lecture on nuclear energy

Calculation of half-life

Video on nuclear energy

Current science articles on nuclear energy and nuclear power plants

Half life

Written assessment

Midterm Examination with Lab Practical Component

(taken over 2 block days at the end of January)

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