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Middle School Science
a resource for grades 5 8
Chemistry | Earth Science | Life Science | PhysicsMy Plan Book
Lesson Plans for the 201011 school year will be posted here. We have a 6 daycycle with science classes meeting 5 out of 6 days. Each class period is about45 50 minutes. I have 3 sections of Science: 5R, 5G, 5E.
20102011
Interactive Science Notebook all activitiesOld Lessons Plans 20002010September: Week 1, 2, 3, 4October: Week 5, 6, 7, 8November: Week 9, 10, 11, 12December: Week 13, 14, 15January: Week 16, 17, 18, 19February: Week 20, 21, 22, 23March: Week 24, 25, 26April: Week 27, 28, 29, 30May: Week 31, 32, 33, 34June: Week 35, 36
Weeks 3436 topBig Idea: Volcanoes are locations where molten rock reaches Earth's surface,and volcanoes can affect landforms and societiesNJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.8
Objectives: Students will be able to...
explain the relationship between volcanoes and plate tectonicsidentify the features of a volcanodescribe different types of lavaexplain how volcanic eruptions can affect climatecompare three types of volcanoescompare craters vs calderasdescribe how magma is formed and moveslocate & research major volcanoes from around the worldlearn about the history of Pompeii, its destruction, and its preservationexplain how Mt. Vesuvius formed using the terms stratovolcano,Eurasian Plate, African Plate, and subductiondescribe the phases of eruption of Mt. Vesuviusunderstand that Romans did not know that Mts. Vesuvius was a volcanoand the destruction that it could causeview a reenactment of daily life during Roman times and the eruption ofMt. Vesuviusunderstand the importance of Pliny’s Letter to Tacitus and its value as aprimary source for the events of that day
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understand how historians and scientists have pieced together the storyof Pompeii
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
5/23 E none Greek Plays Today no science class pgs. 18486
5/24 F none 5R/5E drop5G BrainPOP Volcanoes & Notes pgs. 18788
5/25 A none 5G drop5R/5E BrainPOP Volcanoes & Notes pgs. 18788
5/26 B none All Volcano Independent Work pgs. 19091
5/27 C none All Volcano Independent Work enjoyweekend!
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
5/30 X none No School None5/31 D none All Volcano Independent Work study
6/1 E none All Earthquake/Volcanoes QuestBlack Box Cover and Materials none
6/2 F none 5R/5E drop5G special activity none
6/3 X noneSpecial Schedule: Ulysses Movie & Black BoxesClass Picnics
none
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork special schedule Homework
6/6 X none All Classes: The Mini Page, begin"Pompeii, The Last Day" none
6/7 X none Wrap up "Pompeii, The Last Day" none
6/8 X none All Classes Gladiator presentation andBBC Movie none
6/9 X none No Classes none
6/10 X none Graduation 3 pm Enjoy thesummer!
Notebook:
pg. 184 Earthquake Vocabpg. 185 Earthquake Vocabpg. 186 Earthquake Vocabpg. 187 P & S Waves Graphpg. 188 Calculating Time of an Earthquake (pg. 33)pg. 189 Volcano notes & pptpg. 190 Volcano Vocabpg. 191 Volcano VocabHandouts Independent Work
BrainPOP Volcano Activity PageGraphic Organizer: Volcano Hazards Vocab (pg. 8) & pptResearch 5 volcanoes
Volcano Links:
List of Volcanoes around the worldUSGS, monitors current Volcanic activity check it out!!Volcanoes in the USA list Did you know that we have over 160volcanoes?!Volcanic Glossary, not sure what a word means? look it up here! also hascolor picturesDeadliest VolcanoesVolcanoes for KidsNatGeo Volcano QuizNatGeo Volcanoes
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Make a VolcanoThink Quest VolcanoesYellowstone: Super Volcano (Interactive)
Week 33 top Big Idea: Earthquakes result from sudden motions along breaks in the Earth'scrust and can affect landforms and societies.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.8
Objectives: Students will be able to...
record real time earthquake data using USGSdescribe how earthquakes are measured using the Richter Scaleplot earthquake data on a map using latitude and longitude coordinatessee the correlation between earthquakes and tectonic platesexplain where earthquakes take placeexplain what causes earthquakesdescribe how energy from earthquakes travels through the Earthdifferentiate between P,S, and surface wavesexplain how earthquakes are detectedknow how to read the Richter scalesimulate an earthquake drillknow what to do in case of an earthquakeexplain what a tsunami is and what causes one to formidentify the warning signs of an approaching tsunamiidentify Iceland as a volcanic islandknow that Iceland is part of the MidAtlantic Ridge, and both the N.American & Eurasian tectonic plates
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
5/16 F none 5R/5E drop5G wrap up plotting earthquakes pgs. 180 81
5/17 A none 5 G drop5R/5E wrap up plotting earthquakes pgs. 180 81
5/18 B none All Earthquake Notes pg. 183
5/19 C none All wrap up earthquake notesEarthquake drill?
study forquest
5/20 D none Plate Tectonics Quest
Notebook:
pg. 172 Plate Tectonics Notes & Plate Tectonics pptpg. 173 Earth's Layers Colorpg. 174 Tectonic Plates Colorpg. 175 Pangea color, cut, and paste in orderpg. 176 Plate Tectonics Vocabpg. 177 Plate Tectonics Vocabpg. 178 Plate Tectonics Vocabpg. 179 BrainPOP Earthquakes handoutpg. 180 Plotting Earthquakes datapg. 181 Plotting Earthquakes mappg. 182 Earthquake Notes & pptpg. 183 Types of Waves Puzzle
USGS Earthquake Links:
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Past 7 daysLast 7 days USA AnimationLast 830 days
Related Links for more information:
California Shake Out Drill 2010Tilly Smith TsunamiNatGeo TsunamiNatGeo EarthquakesNat Geo Earthquakes 101Eathquake San Fran 1989NBC News San Fran 1989"How the Earth Was Made: Iceland" History Channel
Week 32 topBig Idea: Plate tectonics accounts for important features of Earth's surface andmajor geologic events.
Big Idea: Earthquakes result from sudden motions along breaks in the Earth'scrust and can affect landforms and societies.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.8
Objectives: Students will be able to...
identify the layers of the Earth and their chemical compositionidentify the layers of the Earth and their physical propertiesdescribe a tectonic platedescribe Wegener's hypothesis of continental driftexplain how seafloor spreading provides a way for continents to movedescribe how oceanic lithosphere forms at midocean ridgesdescribe 3 types of tectonic plate boundariesrecord real time earthquake data using USGSdescribe how earthquakes are measured using the Richter Scaleplot earthquake data on a map using latitude and longitude coordinatessee the correlation between earthquakes and tectonic platesexplain where earthquakes take place
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
5/9 A none
5G drop
5E/5R 5G BrainPOP Earth'sStructure, Plate TectonicsIntro to Plate Tectonics
none
5/10 B none All continue Plate Tectonic Notes pgs. 17375
5/11 C none All BrainPOP EarthquakesPlotting Earthquakes pgs. 176178
5/12 D none All Plotting Earthquakes tba
5/13 E none Field Trip Dorney Park none
Notebook:
pg. 172 Plate Tectonics Notes & Plate Tectonics pptpg. 173 Earth's Layers Colorpg. 174 Tectonic Plates Colorpg. 175 Pangea color, cut, and paste in orderpg. 176 Plate Tectonics Vocabpg. 177 Plate Tectonics Vocabpg. 178 Plate Tectonics Vocab
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pg. 179 BrainPOP Earthquakes handoutpg. 180 Plotting Earthquakes datapg. 181 Plotting Earthquakes mappg. 182 Earthquake Notes & ppt
Related Links for more information:
USGS Earthquake Links:
Past 7 daysLast 7 days USA AnimationLast 830 days
Week 31 top Big Idea: Studying the rock and fossil record help us understand Earth's historyand the history of life on Earth.
Big Idea: Plate tectonics accounts for important features of Earth's surface andmajor geologic events.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.8
Objectives: Students will be able to...
explain that a topographic map represents a 3D surface on a flat piece ofpapercreate and read simple topographic mapsmake a 3D model using data from a topographic mapidentify the layers of the Earth and their chemical compositionidentify the layers of the Earth and their physical propertiesdescribe a tectonic platedescribe Wegener's hypothesis of continental driftexplain how seafloor spreading provides a way for continents to movedescribe how oceanic lithosphere forms at midocean ridgesdescribe 3 types of tectonic plate boundaries
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork special schedules this week Homework
5/2 C none All Go over Core Sample HWPlayDoh Topography Activity
pg. 171& study
5/3 D none Review for Rocks Test study
5/4 E none Rocks Test All Kairos NightNo HW
5/5 F none
5R/5 E Drop
5G BrainPOP Earth's Structure, PlateTectonicsIntro to Plate Tectonics
none
5/6 X none Grandfriend's Day, Spring Sing, & FieldDay 12:00 Dismissal none
Notebook:
pg. 168 Core Samples Candy Bar Activitypg. 169 Practice: Core Samplespg. 170 Playdoh Mountains/Topo Maps
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pg. 171 Practice: Topo Mapspg. 172 Plate Tectonics Notes & Plate Tectonics pptpg. 173 Earth's Layers Colorpg. 174 Tectonic Plates Colorpg. 175 Iceland Enrichment (pg 30)pg. 176 Tectonic Plates Review Sheetpg. 177 Plate Tectonics Vocabpg. 178 Plate Tectonics Vocabpg. 179 Plate Tectonics Vocab
Related Links for more information:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html
BBC rocks and weathering
Week 30 top Big Idea: Studying the rock and fossil record help us understand Earth's historyand the history of life on Earth.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.8
Objectives: Students will be able to...
explain how relative dating is used in geologyexplain the law of superpositionexplain how physical features are used to determine relative agesexplain why fossils are usually found in sedimentary rockexplain how fossils can be used to date rock layersexplain how fossils can be used to determine the history of changes inenvironments and organismsname an index fossiluse a model to demonstrate core samplingunderstand that geologists use core samples to diagram undergroundrock layers
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
4/25 X none No School none
4/26 E noneFinish Rock Labbegin recess/academic support rockpractice
Rocks ppt
4/27 F none5R/5E drop
5G BrainPOP: weathering & erosionLaw of Superposition
pg. 165, 167
4/28 A none
5G Drop
5R/5E BrainPOP: weathering & erosionLaw of Superposition
pg. 165, 167
4/29 B none All Core Sampling pg. 169
Notebook:
pg. 157 BrainPOP Rocks Graphic Organizerpg. 158 Color the Rock Cycle Notes & pptpg. 159 Rocks Vocabulary Cut 'n Pastepg. 160 Ride the Rock Cycle Activity, Comic to hand in
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pg. 161 Igneous Rockspg. 162 Metamorphic Rockspg. 163 Sedimentary Rockspg. 164 BrainPOP FYI: Grand Canyonpg. 165 BrainPOP Weathering handoutpg. 166 Law of Superposition Notes, pptpg. 167 Practice Law of Superpositionpg. 168 Core Samples Candy Bar Activitypg. 169 Practice: Core Samples
Related Links for more information:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html
Week 29 top Big Idea: Rock changes through the rock cycle and is classified by how itformed, by its composition, and by its texture.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.8
Objectives: Students will be able to...
describe how each type changes into another type of rock as it movesthrough the rock cycleidentify processes such as weathering, erosion, deposition, heat,pressure, cementationcreate an original comic showing the journey of one rock through therocky cycle
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
4/18 A nonePG Chambers Trip modified schedule5G drop5E/5R Color the Rock Cycle
none
4/19 B none All Ride the Rock Cycle finish cartoon
4/20 C none All Start Rock ID Lab none
4/21 D none Sterling Mine Trip none
4/22 X none No School enjoy!
Notebook:
pg. 157 BrainPOP Rocks Graphic Organizerpg. 158 Color the Rock Cycle Notes & pptpg. 159 Rocks Vocabulary Cut 'n Pastepg. 160 Ride the Rock Cycle Activity, Comic to hand inpg. 161 Igneous Rockspg. 162 Metamorphic Rockspg. 163 Sedimentary Rocks
Related Links for more information:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html
Week 28 topBig Idea: Rock changes through the rock cycle and is classified
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by how it formed, by its composition, and by its texture.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.8
Objectives: Students will be able to...
define the term rocklist three different types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, andmetamorphicidentify characteristics for each type of rockdescribe how each type changes into another type of rock as it movesthrough the rock cycleidentify processes such as weathering, erosion, deposition, heat,pressure, cementation
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
4/11 C none Intro to Rocks, BrainPOPBrainPOP: Rocks study
4/12 D none Finish Rocks notesReview for Minerals and Mining Test study
4/13 E none Minerals and Mining Test pgs. 140155 finish notes, Ychart
4/14 F none 5G Color the Rock Cycle, go over hw none
4/15 A none Earth Day Schedule none
Notebook:
pg. 156 BrainPOP Rocks Fill in the blank notesPacket Types of Rocks Power Point and notespg. 157 BrainPOP Rocks Graphic Organizerpg. 158 Color the Rock Cycle Notes & pptpg. 159 Rocks Vocabulary Cut 'n Pastepg. 160 Ride the Rock Cycle Activity, Comic to hand in
Related Links for more information:
Geology.com: MineralsMinerals: listed by nameMinerals: A to ZCommons Minerals and their usesMinerals: PhotosMineral GroupsUSGS: type in the name of your mineral
Miners child labor
Beyond their years
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Week 27 top Big Idea: Minerals have characteristic physical and chemical properties thatdetermine how each mineral is used by humans.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.8
Objectives: Students will be able to...
understand why we have minesrealize the relationship between mining and their everyday lifelist and compare different types of miningknow what reclamation isunderstand how mining impacts the environmentparticpate in a simulated "mining" of chocolate chips from cookies, usingmoney to purchase the necessary property, tools, and laborunderstand the various costs associated with mining coal, includingenvironmental remediation, as demonstrated in the simulationcalculate costs and profits from cookie mining and relate them to themining industry.define the term rock list three different types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, andmetamorphic
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
4/4 D none What is Mining? mineral cube
4/5 E none Mineral Cube Due TodayLittle Miners videos and writing prompt
pg. 153, ppt &quesitons
4/6 F none5E/5R Drop
5G go over hwCookie Mining Activity
pg. 155
4/7 A none5G drop
5R/5E go over hwCookie Mining Activity
pg. 155
4/8 B none Go over hw & Cookie Mining Activity none
Notebook:
pg. 152 What is mining? PPT, Notespg. 153 Little Miners ppt & questions,
Beyond their yearsBreaker Boys
pg. 154 Cookie Mining Labpg. 155 Mining in NJ color code map (pg 2)pg. 156 BrainPOP Rocks Fill in the blank notespg. 157 Types of Rocks Power Point and notespg. 158 Types of Rocks Power Point and notespg. 159 Types of Rocks Power Point and notespg. 160 BrainPOP Rocks Graphic Organizerpg. 161 Rocks Vocabulary Cut 'n Pastepg. 162 Color the Rock Cycle Notes & pptpg. 163 Ride the Rock Cycle Activity, Comic to hand in
Related Links for more information:
Geology.com: Minerals
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Minerals: listed by nameMinerals: A to ZCommons Minerals and their usesMinerals: PhotosMineral GroupsUSGS: type in the name of your mineral
Miners child labor
Beyond their years
Week 26 topBig Idea: Minerals have characteristic physical and chemicalproperties that determine how each mineral is used by humans.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.8
Objectives: Students will be able to...
identify the properties of mineralsdescribe the structure and composition of mineralsdifferentiate between minerals and nonmineralsidentify common uses of mineralscategorize the minerals into groupslist characteristics of a mineralperform a variety of mineral identification testsidentify common minerals based on physical characteristics andcollected data
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
3/28 E none All Quest pgs. In class start pgs. 146147 pg. 14647
3/29 F none 5E/5R Drop5G Mineral Identification Lab pgs. 14849
3/30 A none 5G Drop5R/5E Mineral Identification Lab pgs. 14849
3/31 B none All Continue Mineral Identification Lab pgs. 150514/1 C none Mineral Identification Practice mineral cube
Notebook:
pg. 146 Graphic Organizer: Silicate Minerals, pptpg. 147 Graphic Organizer: Nonsilicate Mineralspg. 148 Mineral Identification Outlinepg. 149 Practice: Mineral GroupsMineral Cube Project (word doc)pg. 150 Mineral Identification Labpg. 151 Practice: Mohs Scale of Hardness (pg. 17)pg. 152 What is mining? PPT, Notespg. 153 Mining in NJ color code map (pg 2)pg. 154 Cookie Mining Lab
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Related Links for more information:
Geology.com: MineralsMinerals: listed by nameMinerals: A to ZCommons Minerals and their usesMinerals: PhotosMineral GroupsUSGS: type in the name of your mineral
Week 25 topBig Idea: Minerals have characteristic physical and chemicalproperties that determine how each mineral is used by humans.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.8
Objectives: Students will be able to...
identify the properties of mineralsdescribe the structure and composition of mineralsdifferentiate between minerals and nonmineralsidentify common uses of mineralscategorize the minerals into groups
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
3/21 F none5E/5R drop5G New NotebookWhat is a Mineral? pg. 140
pg. 141
3/22 A none5GDrop5E/5R new NotebookWhat is a Mineral? pg. 140
pg. 141
3/23 B none
All go over hw pg. 141 usingSmartBoard, introduce mineral guide andhow to use it, look up minerals from HWto see what they look like, chem formula,and where it is found
BrainPOP: Crystals Movie
6 Crystal Shapes pg. 142pg. 143 Graphic Organizer using mineralguide book
none
3/24 C noneBrainPOP Movie: Mineral Ident.Vocab pg. 14445Start Mineral Cube ResearchMineral guide & Links
review
3/25 D none All Continue Research, due April 5threview forquest pgs.124139
Notebook:
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pg. 140 What is a mineral? Notes & PPTpg. 141 Practice: Minerals in your home, Linkpg. 142 Crystal Shapes Handoutpg. 143 Graphic Organizer: Crystal Formspg. 144 Minerals Vocab pg. 1pg. 145 Minerals Vocab pg. 2pg. 146 Graphic Organizer: Silicate Minerals, pptpg. 147 Graphic Organizer: Nonsilicate Mineralspg. 148 Mineral Identification Outlinepg. 149 Practice: Mineral GroupsMineral Cube Project (word doc)pg. 150 Mineral Identification Labpg. 151 Practice: Mohs Scale of Hardness (pg. 17)pg. 152 What is mining? PPT, Notespg. 153 Mining in NJ color code map (pg 2)pg. 154 Cookie Mining Lab
Related Links for more information:
Geology.com: MineralsMinerals: listed by nameMinerals: A to ZCommons Minerals and their usesMinerals: PhotosMineral GroupsUSGS: type in the name of your mineral
Week 24 topBig Idea: Substances undergo chemical reactions which form new substanceswhose properties differ from the properties of the original substance.
NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
collect data from 6 different white powders based upon physical andchemical propertiesfollow correct lab safety proceduresanalyze data and use a flow chartidentify unknown substances
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
2/28 A none5G drop
5R/5E go over hwStart Mystery Powder Lab
none
3/1 B none Met Trip Ancient Egypt & Greece none
3/2 C none All continue Mystery Powder Lab pg. 138139
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3/3 D none Finish up Mystery Powder Lab none
3/4 E none Alien Juice Bar Activity Enjoy SpringBreak!
Notebook:
pg. 134 Cabbage Juice Labpg. 135 Cabbage Juice Analysispg. 136 Mystery Powder Labpg. 137 Flow Chart & Answerspg. 138 Acids/Bases Vocab pg. 1pg. 139 Acids/Bases Vocab pg. 2Alien Juice Bar Handout
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Elements, Atoms,BrainPOP Atomic Model Movie, Atoms, Radioactivity, Periodic Table,Atoms and Elements, Chemical Bonding
Week 23 top Big Idea: Substances undergo chemical reactions which form new substanceswhose properties differ from the properties of the original substance.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
describe properties and uses of acidsdescribe properties and uses of basesexplain the difference between strong acids and bases and weak acidsand basesread and interpret information from a pH scaleidentify acids and bases using pHuse indicators to identify acids and basescollect data from 6 different white powders based upon physical andchemical propertiesfollow correct lab safety proceduresanalyze data and use a flow chartidentify unknown substances
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
2/21 X none no school none
2/22 C noneAll go over Cons. of Mass LabBrainPOP Acids/Bases movieAcids/Bases Venn diagram
test signed?pgs. 127, 129
2/23 D none All pH Sort ActivityBrainPOP Movie: pH Scale pgs. 131133
2/24 E none All Cabbage Juice Lab pg. 135
2/25 F none5R/5E drop
5G Start Mystery Powder Labtba
Notebook:
pg. 126 Law of Conservation of Masspg. 127 Conservation of Mass Analysispg. 128 Acids/Bases Venn Diagram
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pg. 129 Acid/Base BrainPOP Quizpg. 130 pH Scale Activity Sortpg. 131 BrainPOP pH scale activitypg. 132 BrainPOP FYI Gastric Acidpg. 133 BrainPOP pH Quizpg. 134 Cabbage Juice Labpg. 135 Cabbage Juice Analysispg. 136 Mystery Powder Labpg. 137 Flow Chart & Answerspg. 138 Acids/Bases Vocab pg. 1pg. 139 Acids/Bases Vocab pg. 2? BrainPOP FYI Litmus Paper
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Elements, Atoms,BrainPOP Atomic Model Movie, Atoms, Radioactivity, Periodic Table,Atoms and Elements, Chemical Bonding
Week 22 top Big Idea: Substances undergo chemical reactions which form new substanceswhose properties differ from the properties of the original substance.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
write and balance simple chemical equationsexplain how a balanced equation shows the law of conservation of massdescribe properties and uses of acidsdescribe properties and uses of bases
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
2/14 E noneAll Classes go over HW
BrainPOP Movie: Chemical EquationsBalancing Equations pg. 124
pgs. 12223
2/15 F none5E/5R dropGo over hw5G Finish Bal. Eq.
pg. 125
2/16 A none5G dropGo over hw5R/5E finish Bal. Eq.
pg. 125
2/17 B none
Special Schedule Bowling Party
BrainPOP Movie: Law of Conservation ofMassConservation of Mass Lab pg. 126
none
2/18 X none No School Today none
Notebook:
pg. 121 Practice naming compoundspg. 122 Ions Vocab pg. 1pg. 123 Ions Vocab pg. 2pg. 124 Balancing Equations Activitypg. 125 Practice Balancing Equations pg 2
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pg. 126 Law of Conservation of Masspg. 127 Conservation of Mass Analysispg. 128 Acids/Bases Venn Diagrampg. 129 Acid/Base BrainPOP Quiz
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Elements, Atoms,BrainPOP Atomic Model Movie, Atoms, Radioactivity, Periodic Table,Atoms and Elements, Chemical Bonding
Week 21 top Big Idea: Chemical Compounds are classified into groups based on their bondsand on their properties.
Big Idea: Substances undergo chemical reactions which form new substanceswhose properties differ from the properties of the original substance.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
construct 3D models of moleculespractice ionic and covalent bondingexplain what an isomer isinterpret and write simple chemical formulasexplain what an oxidation number isdifferentiate between positive and negative ionscreate and name binary compoundsuse the 'crisscross' method for oxidation numbers/subscripts in achemical formula
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
2/7 FCmpd
Challenge1
ERBs in morning special schedule5R/5E drop5G Finish Molecular Models Lab
p. 118119
2/8 ACmpd
Challenge1
5G drop5E/5R Finish Molecular Models Lab p. 118119
2/9 BCmpd
Challenge2
Go over hwReview for Chemistry Test Study/Review
2/10 C none Periodic Table Test pgs. 102119 none
2/11 DCmpd
Challenge3
Special Schedule Talent ShowBond with a Classmate p. 120121
Notebook:
pg. 114 117 Making Molecular Models, Models Answer Key PPTpg. 118 Molecular Models Analysispg. 119 Practice: Counting Atomspg. 120 Bond with a Classmate, Tagspg. 121 Practice naming compounds
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Elements, Atoms,BrainPOP Atomic Model Movie, Atoms, Radioactivity, Periodic Table,
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Atoms and Elements, Chemical Bonding
Week 20 topBig Idea: Atoms combine to form ionic and covalent bonds.
Big Idea: Substances undergo chemical reactions which form new substanceswhose properties differ from the properties of the original substance.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
research an element and know important uses for itdescribe chemical bondingpredict whether an atom is likely to form bondsexplain how ionic bonds formdescribe how positive and negative ions formexplain why ionic compounds are neutralexplain how covalent bonds formknow the difference between Ionic and Covalent Bondsrecognize the individual elements in a formularecognize the subscript as the number of atomsconstruct 3D models of moleculespractice ionic and covalent bondingexplain what an isomer isinterpret and write simple chemical formulas
Date Day ScienceStarters
ClassworkERBs this week, special schedules,
shortened classesHomework
1/31 A none5G: Drop
5E/5R: Intro to Bondingposter due 2/4
2/1 B none All wrap up bonding, start molecularmodels pg. 113
2/2 C noneSNOW DAY
Letter to scientists due 2/3 in Englishposter due 2/4
2/3 D none Molecular Models poster due 2/42/4 E none Molecular Models review notes
Notebook:
Element Project & data collectionpg. 112 Ionic and Covalent Bonding Notes, Smart Board Filepg. 113 Practice Ionic or Covalent?pg. 114 117 Making Molecular Models, Models Answer Key PPTpg. 118 Molecular Models Analysispg. 119 Practice: Counting Atomspg. 120 Bond with a Classmate, Tagspg. 121 Analysis Bond with a classmate
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Elements, Atoms,BrainPOP Atomic Model Movie, Atoms, Radioactivity, Periodic Table,
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Atoms and Elements, Chemical BondingElement Research Links
Periodic Table VideosPopular Science Periodic TableLos Alamos Periodic TableJefferson Labs Periodic TableMii Elements in MineralsVisual Elements Periodic TableInteractive Periodic TableChemicool Periodic TablePodcasts click on your element to listen!Search: Fisher Catalog see how much it is to buy your element
Week 19 top Big Idea: Elements are organized on the periodic table according to theirproperties
Big Idea: Atoms combine to form ionic and covalent bonds.
NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
recognize periodic trends of elements, including the number of valenceelectrons, atomic size, and reactivityaccurately read and interpret information from the periodic tablemake a Bohr Diagramdraw a Lewis Structureresearch an element and know important uses for itdescribe chemical bondingpredict whether an atom is likely to form bondsexplain how ionic bonds formdescribe how positive and negative ions formexplain why ionic compounds are neutralexplain how covalent bonds formknow the difference between Ionic and Covalent Bonds
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
1/24 B PTB 35R/5E finish Bohr Diagrams, start LewisStructures
5G Lewis Structures
5R/5E pg. 109
5G pg. 111
sign/correctquiz
1/25 C Bohr 1
5E/5R wrap up Lewis StructuresElement Project Reserach
5G go over hwElement Project Reserach
5R/5E pg.111
1/26 D Bohr 25R/5E go over hwAll Element Project Reserch Kairos Night
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Poster due 2/41/27 E none snow day! Poster due 2/4
1/28 F Lewis 15R/5E drop
5G Intro to Ionic and Covalent Bondingposter due 2/4
Notebook:
pg. 108 How to Draw Bohr Diagrams: Notes, PPT,pg. 109 Practice: Bohr Diagramspg. 110 Lewis Structure Notes Booklet/Foldable Pgs 1, 4 & pgs 2, 3,PowerPoint Lessonpg. 111 Practice: Lewis StructuresElement Project & data collectionpg. 112 Ionic and Covalent Bonding Notes, Smart Board Filepg. 113 Practice Ionic or Covalent?
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Elements, Atoms,BrainPOP Atomic Model Movie, Atoms, Radioactivity, Periodic Table,Atoms and Elements, Chemical BondingElement Research Links
Periodic Table VideosPopular Science Periodic TableLos Alamos Periodic TableJefferson Labs Periodic TableMii Elements in MineralsVisual Elements Periodic TableInteractive Periodic TableChemicool Periodic TablePodcasts click on your element to listen!Search: Fisher Catalog see how much it is to buy your element
Week 18 top Big Idea: Elements are organized on the periodic table according to theirproperties
Big Idea: Atoms combine to form ionic and covalent bonds.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
explain how elements are arranged in the modern periodic tablecompare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their properties andlocation on the periodic tableidentify the number of valence electrons in an atomidentify the number of shells, or energy levels, for an atomrecognize periodic trends of elements, including the number of valenceelectrons, atomic size, and reactivityaccurately read and interpret information from the periodic tablemake a Bohr Diagram
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
1/17 X none MLK, Jr. No School none
all classes review for
quiz
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1/18 D none SNOW DAY!pgs. 100, 101,families onlyon pg. 102
1/19 E none
All quests signed and corrected (<75%)by Friday
All Quiz
5R/5E Periods and Groups pg. 104
5G go over hw, (PT game filler)
5G 106107
1/20 F PTB 15G go over hwBohr Diagrams pg. 108
5R/5E Drop Day
5G pg. 109
1/21 A PTB 1
2 hour Delayed Opening5G Drop Day
5R/5E Continue Periods and Groups,start Bohr Diagrams pg. 108
5R/5E pgs.105, 106, 109
Notebook:
pg. 104 Shells and Valence Electrons Study Guide Notes, PPTpg. 105 Practice: Periods & Groupspg. 106 Atoms Vocab pg. 1pg. 107 Atoms Vocab pg. 2pg. 108 How to Draw Bohr Diagrams: Notes, PPT,pg. 109 Practice: Bohr Diagramspg. 110 Lewis Structure Notes Booklet/Foldable Pgs 1, 4 & pgs 2, 3,PowerPoint Lessonpg. 111 Practice: Lewis Structurespg. 112 Ionic and Covalent Bonding Notes, Smart Board Filepg. 113 Practice Ionic or Covalent?
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Elements, Atoms,BrainPOP Atomic Model Movie, Atoms, Radioactivity, Periodic Table,Atoms and Elements, Chemical Bonding
Week 17 top
Big Idea: Elements are organized on the periodic table according to theirpropertiesNJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
describe the properties of the elements in the groups of the periodic tableaccurately read and interpret information from the periodic tableexplain how elements are arranged in the modern periodic tablecompare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their properties andlocation on the periodic tableidentify the number of valence electrons in an atomidentify the number of shells, or energy levels, for an atom
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recognize periodic trends of elements, including the number of valenceelectrons, atomic size, and reactivity
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
1/10 E none All Quest TodayIf time, continue notes on periodic table none
1/11 F AtomicMath 2
5R/5E drop Continue Coloring Periodic Table, Notes,Video Clips
ready pg. 101,103
1/12 A none SNOW DAY!! none
1/13 B AtomicMath 3
5 G finishContinue Coloring Periodic Table, Notes,Video Clips
BrainPOP Movie: Periodic Table
5R/5E Continue Coloring PeriodicTable, Notes, Video Clips
5GColorlarge periodic
table
5R/5E 101,103
1/14 C AtomicMath 4
5G Periods and Groups
5R/5E Finish Coloring Periodic Table,Notes, Video Clips
BrainPOP Movie: Periodic Table
5Gpg. 105
5R/5E ColorLarge
periodic table
Notebook:
pg. 101 BrainPOP FYI : Mendeleevpg. 102 Color the Periodic Table Notes, PPT, and Periodic Table (kept infolder)pg. 103 BrainPOP FYI: Language, Periodic Table Elementspg. 104 Shells and Valence Electrons Study Guide Notes, PPTpg. 105 Practice: Periods & Groupspg. 106 Atoms Vocab pg. 1pg. 107 Atoms Vocab pg. 2
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Elements, Atoms,BrainPOP Atomic Model Movie, Atoms, Radioactivity, Periodic TableAtoms and Elements
Week 16 top
Big Idea: Atoms are composed of small particles that determine the propertiesof the atom
Big Idea: Elements are organized on the periodic table according to theirpropertiesNJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and the massof an element using the periodic table.define atomic number and atomic mass
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describe Mendeleev's work on the organization of the Periodic tableexplain how elements are arranged in the modern periodic tablecompare metals, nonmetals, metalloids based on their properties andlocation on the periodic tabledescribe the difference between a period and a groupexplain why elements in a group often have similar propertiesdescribe the properties of the elements in the groups of the periodic tableaccurately read and interpret information from the periodic table
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
1/3 FElementChallenge
5
5R/5E drop day
5G wrap up video clips, read some 1stperson accounts of Trinity Test
read 9293,9697
1/4 AElementChallenge
5
5G drop day
5R/5E wrap up video clips, read some1st person accounts of Trinity Test
read 9293,9697
1/5 BElementChallenge
6
BrainPOP Movie AtomsBegin Atoms Family Notes, Power Point,and Atoms Family Math
review notes
1/6 CElementChallenge
7Finish up Atoms Family, Start coloringthe period table notes and ppt
pg. 100review notes
1/7 D AtomicMath 1
Continue Coloring Periodic Table, Notes,Video Clips
review notesquest Monday
Notebook:
pg. 92 Read About It: BrainPOP Gold Foil Experimentpg. 93 Read About It: BrainPOP Niels Bohrpg. 94 Einstein's letter to FDRpg. 95 FDR to Einsteinpg. 96 BrainPOP: Robert Oppenheimerpg. 97 BrainPOP FYI: Radioactivity and Comic Bookspg. 98 Atoms Family Notes, PPTpg. 99 BrainPOP: Atoms Advance Activitypg. 100 Atoms Family Mathpg. 101 BrainPOP FYI : Mendeleevpg. 102 Color the Periodic Table Notes, PPT, and Periodic Table (kept infolder)pg. 103 BrainPOP FYI: Language, Periodic Table Elements
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Elements, Atoms,BrainPOP Atomic Model Movie, Atoms, RadioactivityAtoms and ElementsAtomic Bomb Testing NY Times PhotosTrinity Test video clip History Channel"Fat Man Little Boy" video clipManhattan ProjectEinstein's letter to RooseveltEinstein and the atomic bomb video clip50 years Trinity TestDuck and Cover video
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Week 15 top
Big Idea: Atoms are composed of small particles that determine the propertiesof the atomNJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
describe some of the experiments that lead to the current atomic theorycompare the different atomic modelsexplain how the atomic theory has changed as scientists havediscovered new information about the atomdescribe the size of the atomname the parts of the atom
Date Day ScienceStarters
Classwork Special schedules all week Homework
12/13 B nonego over Chromo Lab due, ReflectionsdueAll classes meet at the same class timeIntro to the atom activity, BrainPOP
none
12/14 C none Wrap up Atom ActivtyStart Timeline Notes none
12/15 D none Timeline notes continued none12/16 E none Einstein/FDR and Manhattan Project none
12/17 X noneTrinity Test continuedSpecial Schedule 12:00 Dismissal7:00 Christmas Sing
enoy thebreak!
Notebook:
pg. 88 Chromatography Labpg. 89 Analysis Chromatography Labpg. 90 BrainPOP Atomic Model Notespg. 91 Foldable: Atomic Model Timeline, PDF Notespg. 92 Read About It: BrainPOP Gold Foil Experimentpg. 93 Read About It: BrainPOP Niels Bohrpg. 94 Einstein's letter to FDRpg. 95 FDR to Einstein
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Elements, Atoms,BrainPOP Atomic Model MovieAtoms and ElementsAtomic Bomb Testing NY Times PhotosTrinity Test video clip History Channel"Fat Man Little Boy" video clipManhattan ProjectEinstein's letter to RooseveltEinstein and the atomic bomb video clip50 years Trinity Test
Week 14 top
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Big Idea: Matter can be classified into elements, compounds, and mixturesNJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
know and identify the parts of a solution solute and solventknow that mixtures can be separated by physical means
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
12/6 CElementChallenge
1Rainbow Lab 8485
review ppt
12/7 DElementChallenge
2Wrap up Rainbow Lab & review study
12/8 E None Science Test pgs. 5485 pg. 87
12/9 FElementChallenge
3
5R/5E DropChromatography Lab 89
12/10 AElementChallenge
3
5G DropChromatography Lab 89
Notebook:
pg. 84 Cut 'n Paste Matter Vocab pg 1 pptpg. 85 Cut 'n Paste Matter Vocab pg 2 pptpg. 86 Solutions Rainbow Labpg. 87 Analysis Rainbow Labpg. 88 Chromatography Labpg. 89 Analysis Chromatography Lab
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Matter, States of Matter, Phase Changes, Elements,SolutionsBrainPOP States of Matter Movie, Phase Changes Movie, PropertyChanges Movie, Compounds and MixturesInteractive Websites to learn more about Matter
Behavior of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and GasesGasses, Liquids, and SolidsReversible/Irreversible ChangesMelting and Freezing PointsCompounds and MixturesMixtures and Solutions JunkyardsAtoms and Elements
Solids, Liquids, and Gases pdf/pptMixtures and Solutions pdf/pptMixing rates: Hot vs. Cold Water
Week 13 top
Big Idea: Matter can be classified into elements, compounds, and mixtures
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NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
identify some elements, compounds, or mixturesdifferentiate between an element, compound, and mixturedescribe properties of mixturesknow and identify the parts of a solution solute and solvent
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
11/29 X none No Classes Professional Development None
11/30 E CommonCmpds 3
Catch Up/Wrap up pgs. 7779BrainPOP: Compounds and MixturesIntroduction to Mixtures and SolutionsDemo: Do hot and cold water mix?
pgs 7781
12/1 F CommonCmpds 4
5R/5E drop Day
5G Sugar Labnone
12/2 A CommonCmpds 4
5G Drop Day
5R/5E Sugar Labnone
12/3 B none
Special Schedule Friday Flick 13pmDiscuss Sugar Lab, soda/sugar demo,BBC Solutions Demo pg. 83, jars leftopen to evaporate how long until wesee sugar again? Pop quiz
none
Notebook:
pg. 74 Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures Notes, PPT Activitypg. 75 Map: Elements, Compounds, & Mixturespg. 76 Lego Activity Building Blocks of Matterpg. 77 Categorize: Element, Compound, or Mixture?pg. 78 Practice: Element, Compound, or Mixture?pg. 79 Read About it: BrainPOP Earth, Air, Fire, and Waterpg. 80 BrainPOP: Mixtures and Compounds Mixtures Quizpg. 81 Read About It: BrainPOP Microwave Popcornpg. 82 Sugar Labpg. 83 BBC: Solutionspg. 84 Solutions Rainbow Labpg. 85 Analysis Rainbow Labpg. 86 Chromatography Labpg. 87 Analysis Chromatography Labpg. 88 Cut 'n Paste Matter Vocab pg 1pg. 89 Cut 'n Paste Matter Vocab pg 2
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Matter, States of Matter, Phase Changes, Elements,SolutionsBrainPOP States of Matter Movie, Phase Changes Movie, PropertyChanges Movie, Compounds and MixturesInteractive Websites to learn more about Matter
Behavior of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and GasesGasses, Liquids, and SolidsReversible/Irreversible ChangesMelting and Freezing PointsCompounds and MixturesMixtures and Solutions JunkyardsAtoms and Elements
Solids, Liquids, and Gases pdf/ppt
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Mixtures and Solutions pdf/pptMixing rates: Hot vs. Cold Water
Week 12 top
Big Idea: Matter can be classified into elements, compounds, and mixtures
NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
describe pure substancesdescribe the characteristics of elements and give examplesexplain how elements can make up molecules and compoundsdescribe properties of compoundsexplain how compounds can be broken down into elementsgive examples of common compoundsdifferentiate between a molecule and a compoundidentify some elements, compounds, or mixturesbuild models of elements, compounds, and mixutresdifferentiate between an element, compound, and mixture
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
11/22 C noneWrap up E,C, M activity and Flow Chartpgs. 7475Introduce Lego Lab pg. 76
none
11/23 D noneSpecial ScheduleComplete Lego Lab and start practicepages 7678
none
11/24 X none No School none11/25 X none Happy Thanksgiving! none11/26 X none No School none
Notebook:
pg. 74 Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures Notes, PPT Activitypg. 75 Map: Elements, Compounds, & Mixturespg. 76 Lego Activity Building Blocks of Matterpg. 77 Categorize: Element, Compound, or Mixture?pg. 78 Practice: Element, Compound, or Mixture?pg. 79 Read About it: BrainPOP Earth, Air, Fire, and Water
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Matter, States of Matter, Phase Changes, ElementsBrainPOP States of Matter Movie, Phase Changes Movie, PropertyChanges MovieInteractive Websites to learn more about Matter
Behavior of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and GasesGasses, Liquids, and SolidsReversible/Irreversible ChangesMelting and Freezing PointsCompounds and MixturesMixtures and Solutions JunkyardsAtoms and Elements
Solids, Liquids, and Gases pdf/pptMixtures and Solutions pdf/ppt
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Week 11 top
Big Idea: Matter is described by its properties and may undergo changes
Big Idea: Matter can be classified into elements, compounds, and mixturesNJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
give examples for physical properties of mattergive examples of physical changeidentify indicators that a physical change took placedescribe two chemical properties: flammability and reactivitygives examples of chemical changeexplain what happens during a chemical changeidentify indicators that a chemical change took placedistinguish between physical and chemical changesrecord detailed observationsdescribe pure substancesdescribe the characteristics of elements and give examplesexplain how elements can make up molecules and compoundsdescribe properties of compoundsexplain how compounds can be broken down into elementsgive examples of common compoundsdifferentiate between a molecule and a compound
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
11/15 D Ologist 2 Physical and Chemical Properties pgs.6465
FamousScientist due
11/16
11/16 E Ologist 5 Physical and Chemical Changes Activitypg. 6667 6568
11/17 F CommonCmpds 1
5R/5E dropCandle Observation pgs. 7072 pgs. 69, 73
11/18 A CommonCmpds 1
5G dropCandle Observation pgs. 7072 pg. 73
11/19 B CommonCmpds 2
Elements, Compounds, and Mixturespgs. 7475 none
Notebook:
pg. 63 Read About it: BrainPOP What's an icebox?pg. 64 Physical and Chemical Properties, Changes Foldablepg. 65 Physical & Chemical Properties, BrainPOP Property Changespg. 66 Physical & Chemical Change Activitypg. 67 Analysis: Physical & Chemical Change Activity pg. 68 BrainPOP FYI: Oxidationpg. 69 BrainPOP: Property Changes Quizpgs. 70 72 Candle Observationspg. 73 Candle Observation Analysispg. 74 Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures Notes, PPT Activitypg. 75 Map: Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures
Related Links for more information:
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Chem 4 Kids: Matter, States of Matter, Phase Changes, ElementsBrainPOP States of Matter Movie, Phase Changes Movie, PropertyChanges MovieInteractive Websites to learn more about Matter
Behavior of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and GasesGasses, Liquids, and SolidsReversible/Irreversible ChangesMelting and Freezing PointsCompounds and MixturesMixtures and Solutions JunkyardsAtoms and Elements
Solids, Liquids, and Gases pdf/pptMixtures and Solutions pdf/ppt
Week 10 top
Big Idea: "If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." SirIsaac Newton
Big Idea: Matter exists in various physical states, which are determined by themovement of the matter's particles.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.6
Objectives: Students will be able to
describe the properties shared by all particles of matterdescribe the four states of matterexplain the differences between the four states of matterdescribe how energy is involved in changes of statedescribe what is happening during melting and freezingcompare evaporation and condensationexplain what happens during sublimationgive examples for physical properties of mattergive examples of physical changeidentify indicators that a physical change took placedescribe two chemical properties: flammability and reactivitygives examples of chemical changeexplain what happens during a chemical changeidentify indicators that a chemical change took placedistinguish between physical and chemical changes
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
11/8 E noneGo over Penny Boat Results
Quiz #4 and new seats
FamousScientist due
11/16
11/9 F OlogistSet 1 States of Matter Notes, BrainPOP pgs. 56, 57
11/10 A OlogistSet 1 States of Matter Notes, BrainPOP pgs. 56, 57
11/11 B OlogistSet 3 Phase Changes, BrainPOP pgs. 60 62
11/12 C OlogistSet 4
Physical and Chemical Properties,BrainPOP pg 63
Notebook:
pg. 54 BrainPOP: States of Matter Notes
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pg. 55 BrainPOP States of Matter Graphic Organizerpg. 56 States of Matter Vocabpg. 57 BrainPOP States of Matter Quizpg. 58 States & Phases Venn Diagrampg. 59 BrainPOP: Phase Changes Activitypg. 60 Phase Change Vocabpg. 61 BrainPOP: Phase Changes Quiz pg. 62 Read About it: BrainPOP hot water freezes faster?pg. 63 Read About it: BrainPOP What's an icebox?pg. 64 Physical and Chemical Properties, Changes Foldablepg. 65 Physical & Chemical Properties, BrainPOP Property Changes
Related Links for more information:
Chem 4 Kids: Matter, States of Matter, Phase ChangesBrainPOP States of Matter Movie, Phase Changes Movie, PropertyChanges MovieInteractive Websites to learn more about Matter
Behavior of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and GasesGasses, Liquids, and SolidsReversible/Irreversible ChangesMelting and Freezing PointsCompounds and MixturesMixtures and Solutions JunkyardsAtoms and Elements
Solids, Liquids, and Gases pdf/pptMixtures and Solutions pdf/ppt
Week 9 top
Big Idea: Forces in fluids are related to pressure and density and can affect themotion of objects in the fluid
Big Idea: "If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." SirIsaac NewtonNJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Objectives: Students will be able to
state that the density of water is 1g/cm3
understand that objects with a density less than water will float, andobjects with a density greater than water will sinkpredict whether an object will float or sink in a fluidexplain how the overall density of an object can changeunderstand that objects with a density less than water will float, andobjects with a density greater than water will sinkunderstand the concept that objects float due to the buoyant force of thewater it displacesrealize that when the mass of water displaced is equal to or greater thanthe mass of the object, the object will floatdesign a boat to carry the largest cargo of pennies and stay afloatappreciate how scientists have contributed to the advancement of science andtechnology over timeuse technology and reference materials to research the life and work of ascientistpresent their information in the form of a "wanted poster" featuring theirscientist
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Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
11/1 F Density 45R/5E drop day5G go over hw pages 4649Explain & Start Penny Boat Challenge
sign quizpgs. 5051
11/2 A Density 45G Drop5R/5E go over pages 4649Explain & Start Penny Boat Challenge
sign quizpages 5051
11/3 B Density 6go over pg. 5051Penny Boat Challenge final designs andStart Competition
none
11/4 C none Penny Boat CompetionAssign Famous Scientists pg. 52
11/5 D none Library: Research Famous ScientistsReview for Quiz
Quiz MondayPoster due
11/16
Notebook:
pg. 46 Buoyancy Notespg. 47 Review: Buoyancy Cut 'n Paste Vocabpg. 48 Cartesian Diver Observationpg. 49 BrainPOP: Cartesian Diver Readingpg. 50: Read About it BrainPOP Swim Bladder Readingpg. 51 BrainPOP: Buoyancy Quizpg. 52 Penny Boat Challengepg. 53 Penny Boat Challenge Sketches, ideas, data
Related Links:
Interactive Web Site: Density/BuoyancyFloating log vs floating ship vs sinking rock graphicBuoyancy PBSBuoyancy MythBusters Video ClipBuoyancy Rubber Duckies
Week 8 top
Big Idea: Forces in fluids are related to pressure and density and can affect themotion of objects in the fluidNJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Objectives: Students will be able to
state that the density of water is 1g/cm3
understand that objects with a density less than water will float, andobjects with a density greater than water will sinkpredict whether an object will float or sink in a fluidexplain how the overall density of an object can change
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
10/25 X none No School Conferences none
10/26 B Density 1 All Classes go over pgs. 40 & 43Introduce Dunkin' for Density pg. 4445signed quiz,correctionsdue Wed.
10/27 C Density 2 Wrap up Dunkin' for Density pgs. 4445 pg. 45
10/28 D Density 3Go over pg. 45Introduce Buoyancy Notes pg. 46BrainPOP: Buoyancy
review + pg 47
Quiz on pgs. 3643
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10/29 E none Cartesian Diver Demo pg. 48 pgs. 4849
Notebook:
pg. 40 Practice using the Formula: Mass, Volume, or Density?pg. 41 Quiz Print Out: BrainPOP Measuring Matterpg. 42 Float or Sink Laptop Activity Linkpg. 43 Analysis: Float or Sink Labpg. 44 Dunkin' for Densitypg. 45 Dunkin' for Density Analysispg. 46 Buoyancy Notespg. 47 Review: Buoyancy Cut 'n Paste Vocabpg. 48 Cartesian Diver Observationpg. 49 BrainPOP: Cartesian Diver Readingpg. 50: Read About it BrainPOP Swim Bladder Readingpg. 51 BrainPOP: Buoyancy Quiz
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Metric System, Metric Units, Measuring MatterFun Brain Measure it! Practice reading a rulerPour to Score logic problem using volumeCan you fill it? Fill the container with the fewest # of poursCan you balance the animals? Uses metric and non metric units, practiceconversions.Can you balance the poddles?
Week 7 top
Big Idea: Forces in fluids are related to pressure and density and can affect themotion of objects in the fluidNJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Objectives: Students will be able to
realize that density is a physical property of matterdescribe the relationship between mass and volume as it relates todensityuse observations to predict the relative density of an objectdescribe the relationship between mass and volume as it relates todensityuse the following formulas when appropriate: d=m/v, m=vxd, & v=m/dcomplete a selfpaced interactive density tutorialstate that the density of water is 1g/cm3
understand that objects with a density less than water will float, andobjects with a density greater than water will sinkpredict whether an object will float or sink in a fluidexplain how the overall density of an object can change
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
10/18 C Mass 1 Continue: MVD Matrix pg. 36 Review forquiz
10/19 D Mass 2 Density Notes pg. 38 and practiceproblems pgs. 39 & 40
Study for quiz& pg. 41
10/20 E none Quiz pgs. 2035Complete pg 40, go over pg. 41 Kairos Night
10/21 F Mass 3 5R/5E drop5G Float or Sink Activity pgs. 4243 pg. 43
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10/22 A Mass 3 5G drop5R/5E Float or Sink Activity pgs. 4243
pg. 43
Notebook:
pg. 36 BrainPOP Graphic Organizer MVD Matrixpg. 37 BrainPOP Archimedespg. 38 Mass, Volume, Density Notes Foldablepg. 39 Practice: BrainPOP Mass, Volume, Density Tablepg. 40 Practice using the Formula: Mass, Volume, or Density?pg. 41 Quiz Print Out: BrainPOP Measuring Matterpg. 42 Float or Sink Laptop Activity Linkpg. 43 Analysis: Float or Sink Lab
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Metric System, Metric Units, Measuring MatterFun Brain Measure it! Practice reading a rulerPour to Score logic problem using volumeCan you fill it? Fill the container with the fewest # of poursCan you balance the animals? Uses metric and non metric units, practiceconversions.Can you balance the poddles?
Week 6 top
Big Idea: Matter is described by its properties and may undergo changes
NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Objectives: Students will be able to
recognize that 1 cm3 is equivalent to 1 mLcomplete a selfpaced tutorial online for measurement skills, collectingand recording data, and using a data chartcomplete a selfpaced tutorial online for recording masses on a TripleBeam Balancehold, carry, and use the Triple Beam Balance correctlyidentify the parts of a Triple Beam Balancefind the mass of a solid to the nearest 0.1 gramtake and record precise measurementsdifferentiate between mass and weightrealize that density is a physical property of matterdescribe the relationship between mass and volume as it relates todensityuse observations to predict the relative density of an object
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
10/11 X none Columbus Day No School none
10/12 E Volume 1 go over pgs. 2931TBB pg. 32 none
10/13 F Volume 2 5R/5E Drop5G TBB Lab pg. 34 pgs. 33, 35
10/14 A Volume 2 5G Drop5E/5R TBB Lab pg. 34 pgs. 33, 35
10/15 B Length 5BrainPOP Movie: Measuring MatterDemo/Activity density bottlesBrainPOP Handouts pg 36
pg. 37
Notebook:
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pg. 29 Practice: Reading a graduated cylinder, water displacement,volume pg 1pg. 30 BBC Measures Laptop Activity Linkpg. 31 Practice: Metric Tic Tac Toe, Volumepg. 32 Reading a Triple Beam Balance Laptop Activity Linkpg. 33 Vocab: Triple Beam Balancepg. 34 TBB Labpg. 35 Analysis TBB Lab Write uppg. 36 BrainPOP Graphic Organizer MVD Matrixpg. 37 BrainPOP Archimedes
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Metric System, Metric Units, Measuring MatterFun Brain Measure it! Practice reading a rulerPour to Score logic problem using volumeCan you fill it? Fill the container with the fewest # of poursCan you balance the animals? Uses metric and non metric units, practiceconversions.Can you balance the poddles?
Week 5: top
Big Idea: Matter is described by its properties and may undergo changes
NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Objectives: Students will be able to
use a ruler to measure length in cm and/or mmmake metric conversions by moving the decimal placefind the volume of a rectangular prism using the formula LxWxHdefine the word meniscusaccurately use a graduated cylinder to measure volumefind the volume of irregular objects using water displacementrecognize that 1 cm3 is equivalent to 1 mLcomplete a selfpaced tutorial online for measurement skills, collectingand recording data, and using a data chart
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
10/4 F Length 2 5G Finish Volume of a Solid pg. 225R/5E drop pgs. 23, 24, 25
10/5 A Length 2 5R/5E Finish Volume of a Solid pg.225G drop pgs. 23, 24, 25
10/6 B Length 4 go over hwStart Irregular Volume pg. 26 pgs. 27, 28
10/7 C Length 3 go over hwFinish Irreg. Volume Lab pg. 26 pgs. 29, 31
10/8 D none Shortened Classes AssemblyLaptop: BBC Measure Activity pg. 30 none
Notebook:
pg. 22 Volume Lab: PreLab, Length, Width, & Heightpg. 23 : Practice: Measuring in mm pg. 1pg. 24 Practice: Volume of a regular solid pg. 1pg. 25 Practice: Volume of a regular solid pg. 2pg. 26 Irregular Volume Lab: PreLab, Water Displacement
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pg. 27 Practice: Reading a graduated cylinder pg 1pg. 28 Practice: Reading a graduated cylinder pg 2pg. 29 Practice: Reading a graduated cylinder, water displacement,volume pg 1pg. 30 BBC Measures Laptop Activity Linkpg. 31 Practice: Metric Tic Tac Toe, Volumepg. 32 Reading a Triple Beam Balance Laptop Activity Linkpg. 33 Vocab: Triple Beam Balance
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Metric System, Metric Units, Measuring MatterFun Brain Measure it! Practice reading a rulerPour to Score logic problem using volumeCan you fill it? Fill the container with the fewest # of poursCan you balance the animals? Uses metric and non metric units, practiceconversions.Can you balance the poddles?
Week 4: t#topop
Big Idea: Matter is described by its properties and may undergo changes
NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Objectives: Students will be able to
use a stem and leaf plot to collect and analyze data, and make aconclusiondescribe the effects of soap on surface tensionname the tools used to collect and analyze dataexplain the importance of the International System of Unitsselect the appropriate units to use for particular measurementsdescribe the two properties of matter: mass and volumeidentify the units used to measure mass and volumeuse a ruler to measure length in cm and/or mmmake metric conversions by moving the decimal placefind the volume of a rectangular prism using the formula LxWxH
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
Homework(phase incontinues)
9/27 A B Words5G drop day
5R/5E continue drops of water on apenny lab
none
9/28 B C WordsWrap up Penny Lab
Intro to the Metric System Notes pg. 18pg. 17, pg 19
9/29 C PennyChallenge
Go over HWContinue metric activity pg. 18 pg. 20
9/30 D Length 1 Go over HWFinish metric activity pg. 18
pg. 21Study pgs.
819
10/1 E NoneGo over HWQuiz pgs. 8 19Begin Volume of a solid pg. 22
None
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Notebook:
pg. 16 Drops of Water on a Pennypg. 17 Analysispg. 18 Metric System Notes Foldablepg. 19 Practice: Metric Unitspg. 20 Practice: Measuring in cm & mmpg. 21 Practice Reading a Ruler pg 1pg. 22 Volume Lab: PreLab, Length, Width, & Heightpg. 23 Practice: Volume of a regular solid pg. 1
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Metric System, Metric Units, Measuring MatterFun Brain Measure it! Practice reading a rulerPour to Score logic problem using volumeCan you fill it? Fill the container with the fewest # of poursCan you balance the animals? Uses metric and non metric units, practiceconversions.Can you balance the poddles?
Week 3: top
Big Idea: Scientific Progress is made by asking meaningful questions andconducting careful investigations.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Objectives: Students will be able to
work cooperatively with their lab partner and lab groupunderstand that scientists develop theories based on given information,and that those theories change with the addition of new informationunderstand that given the same information, scientists may developtheories that are different from each otherobserve the "skin" that forms as a result of surface tension and explain,on a molecular level, why certain objects are able to float on the surfaceuse a plastic pipette properly and with good controluse a stem and leaf plot to collect and analyze data, and make aconclusiondescribe the effects of soap on surface tension
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
Homework(phase incontinues)
9/20 B LabEquip 1 All: D&T Activity pg. 12 none
9/21 C LabEquip 2 All: Wrap Up D&T Activity
pgs. 11/13 ifnot done in
class
9/22 D LabEquip 3 All: Surface Tension Demo pg. 14 pgs. 14/15
9/23 E LabEquip 4
Drops of Water on a Penny pg. 16
(picture day)none
9/24 F B Words5E/5R Drop Day
5G Continue Drops of Water on a Pennynone
Notebook:
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pg. 12 D&T Class Activitypg. 13 Analysis D&T Activitypg. 14 Surface Tension Demopg. 15 Review: Vocab Listpg. 16 Drops of Water on a Pennypg. 17 Analysis
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Scientific Method,
Week 2: top
Big Idea: Scientific Progress is made by asking meaningful questions andconducting careful investigations.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2
Objectives: Students will be able to...
view themselves as scientistswork cooperatively with their lab partner and lab grouprecognize common safety symbols and know their meaningsbecome familiar with and follow lab safety rulesdifferentiate between observations and inferencesdifferentiate between quantitative and qualitative datadevelop reasonable explanations using their observations and priorknowledge
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork
Homework(phase incontinues)
9/13 C none No science classes today Laptop rollout phase 2 none
9/14 D Safety 1
5R/5E Start "I am a scientist" ppt &drawing on pg. 7
If time, begin safety lesson pg. 8
5G pg. 7 draw a scientistSafety Lesson pg. 8
pg. 7/9
9/15 E Safety 2
All 10 Question Notebook quizClass Discussion: Observations,Inferences, Quantitative & Qualitative,begin Mystery Footprints pg. 10, 11
none
9/16 F A Words5R/5E drop day
5G Finish Mystery Footprintsnone
9/17 A A Words
Lewis Morris Park special activity
5G drop day
5R/5E Finish Mystery Footprints
none
Notebook:
pg. 7 I am a Scientist, pptpg. 8 SpongeBob Safety Challengepg. 9 What's wrong Safety Picturespg. 10 Mystery Footprints PPT, Notespg 11 Practice: Qualitative, Quantitative, Observation, Inference
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Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Scientific Method,
Week 1: top
Big Idea: Scientific Progress is made by asking meaningful questions andconducting careful investigations.NJCCC Standards: 5.1, 5.2
Objectives: Students will be able to...
become familiar with the science classroom, procedures, and rulesset up table of contents in science notebook, number pages to 20, andbegin scavenger hunt
Date Day ScienceStarters Classwork Homework
9/6 X No School Labor Day 9/7 X No School New Student Picnic
9/8 A none
First Day of School!Special Schedule all classes meet
Go over procedures and class rulesHand out notebooksStart Scavenger Hunt pg. 6
none
9/9 X No School none
9/10 B none All Complete and go over Scav Hunt,Start "I am a scientist" ppt pg. 7 none
Notebook:
pg. 6 Scavenger Huntpg. 7 I am a Scientist, ppt
Related Links:
BrainPOP Movies: Scientific Method,
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