Welcome to Physical Science Science. This should be a very good year. It will take a few days to get all students up to speed with materials and procedures. As we begin normal class sessions, check back regularly to get homework and class work updates.

Be sure to check "POWERSCHOOL" often, especially when you have been absent, to keep up with assignments. Ask classmates for assignments. Ask me.

For individual assignments and homework downloads, please go to the PT Physical Science Science Website

!!Don't forget about the Daily Questions and Weekly Assignments! They are your responsibility.

Objective for the year: Work Hard. Get an A.


Week of 2/6/12

Monday

Introduce concepts of Force using online computer presentation

Tuesday

Describe forces

Determine and calculate Newton’s 1st and 2nd laws

Wednesday

Describe forces

Determine and calculate Newton’s 1st and 2nd laws

Thursday

Compare/contrast weight, mass and gravity

Describe how gravity affects shape

Investigate the components of The Law of Universal Gravitation

Friday

Investigate the components of The Law of Universal Gravitation

Illustrate the LUG based on planetary study (Planetarium)

Weekly Q’s = pg 402 #1-5





Week of 1/30/12

Monday

Describe force and how fundamental forces interact

Compare balanced and unbalanced forces

Descibe the effects of friction

Tuesday

Determine knowledge about motion and forces

Teacher guided review

Wednesday

Demonstrate knowledge of motion and forces

Teacher designed test

Thursday-friday

Describe forces

Determine and calculate Newton’s 1st and 2nd laws

Weekly Q = pg 402 #1-5


Week of 1/23/12

Monday-Tuesday

Identify and construct velocity and acceleration curves

PHET “Motion man” simulation

Wednesday

· PHET “Motion man” simulation (if needed)

Calculate acceleration (acceleration worksheet problems)

Thursday

Calculate acceleration (continue acceleration worksheet problems – if needed)

Describe force and how fundamental forces interact

Compare balanced and unbalanced forces

Friday

Describe force and how fundamental forces interact

Determine how friction affects forces







Week of 1/16/12

Tuesday

Explain and give examples of distance and displacement; velocity and speed

No school Monday – MOVE LESSONS BY ONE DAY


Wednesday

Calculate speed and velocity problems

HW: WS if not done in class

Thursday

Calculate speed and velocity (continue speed and velocity problems)

Interpret graphs of speed /velocity (Graph speed)

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Friday

Describe acceleration

Determine variables and equations used in acceleration

Calculate acceleration

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Week of 1/9/12

Monday

· Describe types of chemical reations

· Identify concepts that create and result from chemical reations

Tuesday/Wednesday

Identify important term iand methods in chemistry

Determine readiness for testing

Midterm study guide

Thursday/Friday

Demonstrate Knowledge of chemistry principles

Teacher Prepared midterm test

Week of 1/2/12

Monday

· Balance Chemical Equations

PHET Balancing simulation

Tuesday

· Balance Chemical equations

ERP Method

Wednesday

· Assess Knowledge of manipulating chemical formulas

Thursday

Demonstrate Knowledge of manipulating chemical formulas

Teacher Prepared test

Friday

· Describe different types of chemical reactions

Identify the characteristics that describe various reactions




12/12/11

Monday

· Describe types of chemical bonds

· List rules for ionic and covalent bonding

Tuesday - Wednesday

· Practice ionic and covalent bonds

· Compare and contrast Ionic/covalent bonding

· Create chemical bond illustrations (2days)

Thursday

· Identify rules for naming compounds

Friday

· Practice writing compound names based on chemical symbols

Week of 12/5/11

Monday /Tuesday

· Describe the trends in the periodic table

· Indicate important element facts

Wednesday

· Review important concepts related to the periodic table.

Test review

Thursday

· Demonstrate periodic table knowledge

Periodic table test

Friday

· List rules for Ionic and covalent bonding

Week of 11/29/11

· Describe variations across a period, and classes of elements:

metals, non-metals, metaloids

· *Introduce topics pertaining to the periodic table of elements using goanimate.com

· *Presents periodic table animations

*period 5 only

Wednesday

· Describe the properties of important periodic groups

Identify reactive properties within periodic groups

Thursday

· Identify reactive properties within periodic groups

· Identify missing elements in the periodic table

Alien periodic table exercise

Friday

· Identify missing elements in the periodic table

· Alien periodic table exercise (continued)

Week of 11/21/11

Monday/Tuesday

· Introduce topics pertaining to the periodic table of elements using “Pixton.”

Wednesday

· Describe the properties of the Periodic Table’s elemental groups

Identify basic components and affinity trends



Week of 11/14/11

Monday

· Calculate Moles and molar conversions

Tuesday

Assess knowledge of atoms and atomic theory

Atoms review for quiz

Wednesday

Demonstrate knowledge of atoms and atomic theory

· Atoms quiz

Thursday

Describe the origins and development of the periodic table

Color Code and label the periodic table and describe the characteristics of each section (if time permits)

Friday

Color Code and label the periodic table and describe the characteristics of each section





Week of 11/7/11

Monday

· Model atomic isotopes

· Illustrate variations in atomic models by drawing isotopes

2 days

Tuesday

· Model atomic isotopes

Illustrate variations in atomic models by drawing isotopes

Wednesday

· Describe Mole

Identify methods of molar conversions

Thursday

Calculate Moles and molar conversions

Friday

· Calculate Moles and molar conversions

Color Code and label the periodic table and describe the characteristics of each section

Week of 11/1/11

Monday

· Discuss the contributions of scientists to atomic theory

(2 days)

Tuesday

· Discuss the contributions of scientists to atomic theory

· Describe the parts of atoms and their location

· Formulate questions about atoms (Bill Nye Exercise)

Wednesday

· Model location of electrons in an atom

· Find proton, neutron and electron number in an atom

Thursday

· Find proton, neutron and electron number in an atom

Describe and Model Isotopes

Friday

· Describe and Model Isotopes

Week of 10/24/11

Monday

Define atoms

Describe important stages and advancements in atomic theory

Tuesday

· Describe important stages and advancements in atomic theory

Model/describe locations of particles in an atom ? if time permits

Wednesday-Friday

* Research and describe the contributions of various atomic scientists
Design an obituary listing and describing "your choice" of a famous atomic scientist.
Choose from the book. Other scientist may be researched with permission.



Week of 10/17/11

Monday

· Calculate Boyles law

· Calculate Charles Law

· Identify important topics pertaining to pressure

(bill Nye Video exercise)

Tuesday

· Assess their knowledge of States of Matter

Review for States of Matter Test

Wednesday

· Demonstrate States of Matter knowledge

Test

Thursday

· Identify important terms and ideas pertaining to atoms and atomic theory

· Design an atomic theory concept map

· Use Bubbl.us to create a concept map (2 days)

Friday

· Identify important terms and ideas pertaining to atoms and atomic theory

· Design an atomic theory concept map

· Use Bubbl.us to create a concept map

Week of 10/11/11

Monday

· Discuss and describe components of fluids

Calculate principles of fluid mechanics

Tuesday

· Online lab in library

Illustrate the principles of fluids

Wednesday

· Calculate principles of fluid mechanics

Discuss and define gas laws

Thursday

· Describe and investigate Boyle’s Law

Boyles law lab

Friday

· Describe and investigate Boyle’s Law

Boyles law lab (continued)

No weekly q's

Week of 9/26/11

Monday: The student will be able to -
Define Density
Solve for density, mass
Determine the density of liquids

Tuesday: The student will be able to -
Lab determine the density of irregular solids and liquids Continue and finish
Formulate possible test questions for next day's review

Wednesday: The student will be able to -
Review concepts for chapter 2 test

Thursday: The student will be able to -
Demonstrate knowledge of matter and its components, density and
physical/chemical changes
Teacher prepared test

Friday: The student will be able to -
Describe characteristics of the five states of matter
YES, now there is a fifth state
Classify materials as solids liquids or gasses.
Weekly Q's: pg 81 #1-5



Week of 9/19/11

Monday: The student will be able to -
Define Density
Solve for density, mass, and volume
HW: finish worksheet
Use packets to make metric measurements
Calculate metric/English conversions
(This lesson may be moved to the end of the unit and all other lessons move up)

Tuesday: The student will be able to -
Describe how to classify matter ito 3 categories
determine sub-categories for matter

Wednesday: The student will be able to -
List and describe physical properties of substances:
malleability, viscosity, hardness, conductivity, desity, etc
Examine how to use physical properties of substances in everyday situations
recognize physical changes

Thursday: The student will be able to -
Discuss how to recognize and observe chemical changes in subtances
Teacher prepared worksheet

Friday: The student will be able to -
Use physical and/or chemical properties to identify materials



Week of 9/12/11

Monday: The student will be able to -
Use tools to make metric measurements
Finish metric/English conversions
HW: WS if not completed in class

Tuesday: The student will be able to -
Review - Recall Material for use on test:
Include Scientific Method, SI units, conversions, scientific theory vs. law, graphs, etc

Wednesday: The student will be able to -
Demonstrate knowledge of:
Scientific Method, SI units, conversions, scientific theory vs. law, graphs, etc
Teacher prepared Test

Thursday: The student will be able to -
Define Density
Solve for density, mass, and volume
HW: finish worksheet

Friday: The student will be able to -
List and describe physical properties of substances:
malleability, viscosity, hardness, conductivity, desity, etc



Week of 9/6/11

Monday: The student will be able to -
No School

Tuesday: The student will be able to -
Describe and create equations for basic metric units including conversions
Include equations incorporating length, height, width, temperature, mass
Volume, area, density,

Wednesday: The student will be able to -
Distinguish among and compare and contrast basic types of graphs:
Explain the use of and construct a basic data table
2 days

Thursday: The student will be able to -
Distinguish among and compare and contrast basic types of graphs:
Explain the use of and construct a basic data table

Friday: The student will be able to -
Conduct an experiment incorporating tables, graphs Si units and the Scientific Method


Week of 8/30/10

Monday: The student will be able to -
Orient to the classroom environment, understand classroom rules and regulations, receive materials for class. This will extend into Day 2 for book distribution
Tuesday: The student will be able to -

[Pass out Books (finish)]

Determine how to use multimedia tools (Animoto) to design a chapter summary/intro

Wednesday: The student will be able to -

Design a chapter summary/introduction using Animoto
Describe at least 8 important unit concepts from chapter 1
(10 pts)

Describe the steps in the scientific method Compare and contrast scientific theories and laws Explain the importance using scientific models Explain the importance of safety in science

Thursday: The student will be able to -
Demonstrate the use of scientific notation Describe the use of accuracy and significant figures List and interpret SI units of measure
1-2 days

Friday: The student will be able to -
Complete a simple lab to demonstrate the use of the scientific method, SI units and significant figures

Weekly Questions: #1-6 pg.12

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This is where you can find information on and download files for completing assignments.

Use it - especially when you are absent.

Welcome to Advanced Earth Science. This should be a very good year. It will take a few days to get all students up to speed with materials and procedures. As we begin normal class sessions, check back regularly to get homework and class work updates.

Be sure to check "POWERSCHOOL" often, especially when you have been absent, to keep up with assignments. Ask classmates for assignments. Ask me.

For individual assignments and homework downloads, please go to the PT Earth and Space Website

!!Don't forget about the Daily Questions and Weekly Assignments! They are your responsibility.

Objective for the year: Work Hard. Get an A.

Monday

Identify stars and their positions using planetarium coordinate systems

Describe apparent motion and absolute vs. relative magnitude

Locate and identify Winter Constellation

Describe important stars within constellations

Tuesday

Locate and identify Winter Constellations

Describe important stars within constellations

(Locate and Identify circumpolar constellations)
Wednesday

Illustrate, Locate and identify Winter Constellations

Record and Describe important stars within constellations

Thursday

Locate and identify Circumpolar Constellations

Describe important stars within constellations

(Locate and identify Summer Constellations)

Friday

Illustrate, Locate and identify summer Constellations

Record and Describe important stars within constellations

Week of 1/30/12

Monday

Identify the parts and shape of the Milky Way galaxy and where our solar system is located

Describe our galaxy’s formation and evolution

Descibe the use of variable stars in determining distance

Tuesday

Guest speaker Bob Allison

Pgh. Institute of Aeronautics

Wednesday

Determine knowledge of universal theory and deep space objects

Teacher designed review

~ 45 pts

Thursday

Demonstrate knowledge of universal theory and deep space objects

Teacher designed test

~ 45 pts

Friday

Describe constellations and identify important stars within “winter-sky” groups

.weekly Q’s = 868 #1-6

Week of 1/23/12

Monday

Describe various universal creation theories

Identify causes for various universal creation theories

Describe general universal theories

Tuesday

Research creation theories and determine which is most plausible based on the evidence.

Universe theories write up

Wednesday

Discuss the composition of the universe: galaxies, stars, planets. Identify types of galaxies.

Spectrum drawing

Thursday

Identify and describe galaxies and similar

Describe the “time machine” that galaxy-type shows

Friday

Identify the parts to the Milky Way galaxy and where our solar system is located.

Week of 1/16/12

Tuesday

Introduction to Astronomy,

Discuss Creation of the Universe theories and goals for unit.

Identify and describe Electromagnetic spectrum and the speed of light

Identify tools used in astronomy

Wednesday

Two small pieces of glass

Describe, compare and contrast two types of telescope

Discuss the importance of telescopes in the study of space

Thursday

Tools and “Two Small Pieces…” Continued

Construct an Electromagnetic Spectrum

Friday

Identify and describe galaxies

Describe the “time machine” that galaxy-type shows

Compare/contrast universal creation theories. (continue Monday)





Week of 1/9/12

Monday

Describe and illustrate types of volcanoes and the processes that make them

Volcano project continued

Tuesday/Wednesday

Identify important term in Earth Science

Determine readiness for testing

Midterm study guide

Volcano projects are due

Thursday/Friday

Demonstrate geology Knowledge

Midterm Test



Week of 1/2/12

Monday

Identify and describe types of mountains and their formation

Identify major U.S. Land forms

Tuesday

Identify and describe types of mountains and their formation

Identify parts of a volcano and different volcanic formations.

WED-FRI

Identify parts of a volcano and different volcanic formations.

Chose groups for “Volcano Projects” - 40 pts

Identify Project reqirements

Assign Project “Jobs”

Research volcanoes in library

Week of 12/19/11

Monday

Determine the Epicenter for an Earthquake using maps and seismographic information.

Tuesday

Describe important aspects of earthquake energy

List impacts of earthquakes on society

Wednesday

Demonstrate earthquake knowledge

Teacher designed test

Thursday

Enrichment: Discuss Earthquake damage and show video concerning Tsunami in Japan

Friday - no school




Week of 12/12/11

Monday - TEST CHAPTER 10 - GROUNDWATER (please move all other plans by one day)

Discuss the theories of and evidence for Continental Drift

List and defend pros and cons of Wegner’s Theories

Tuesday

Explore seafloor spreading and determine the age of the seafloor rocks,

Discuss the theories of Plate Tectonics and describe what occurs at plate boundaries.

Wednesday

Determine what features are present at each type of plate boundary and their cause.

Explore the features at plate boundaries and the cause of the movement of plates and the layers of the Earth that are involved.

Thursday

Describe the cause of earthquakes and how the energy travels through the Earth. (Chapter 19)

Explain how earthquakes are measured and how to determine the location.

Friday

Determine the Epicenter for an Earthquake using maps and seismographic information.





Week of 12/5/11

Monday

Describe components of and features created by groundwater

List and describe processes associated with groundwater movement and storage

i.e. hydrosphere, infiltration, groundwater zones, storage features

Tuesday

Describe components of and features created by groundwater

List and describe processes associated with groundwater movement and storage

i.e. permeability, aquifer, aquiclude, aquitard, artesian well, hydrostatic pressure

Wednesday

Identify and explain cause and effects of ground water problems

* groundwater scenario worksheet

Thursday

*Groundwater scenarios continued

describe process of groundwater dissolution and deposition

Describe cave formation and components of karst topography

Friday

describe process of groundwater dissolution and deposition

Describe cave formation and components of karst topography

M – (investigate the causes and types of geysers)

T -(idicate the results of hard water and the effects of pollution on groundwater supply)

TEST Next wed or Thurs




Week of 11/29/11

Tuesday/Wednesday

Describe components of groundwater using Pixton.com

Thursday

Introduction to groundwater systems.

Identify the percentage of water on earth

Discuss causes and solutions for water shortage

Friday

Describe components of and features created by groundwater



Week of 11/21/11

Monday

Assess readiness for testing and knowledge of river systems

Jeopardy review game

Tuesday

Demonstrate knowledge of river systems – teacher prepared test

Approx. 40 pts

Wednesday

Introduction to groundwater systems.

Identify the components of acid dissolution and its land forms

Planet Earth “Caves”

Week of 11/14/11

Monday

Determine the factors that affect the rivers discharge and identify the origins of river systems: tributaries, meanders.

Distinguish the difference between deltas and alluvial fans, and which impact New Orleans.

Tuesday

Distinguish the difference between deltas and alluvial fans, and which impact New Orleans.

Identify the parts of the Mississippi river and delta, virtual tour.

Wednesday

River tour of the Nile in Egypt, identify part of the river system.

Investigate and Describe the effects of Deltas on cities

Case study of New orleans

Thursday

Describe the effects of Deltas on cities

Case study of New Orleans continued

Friday

Fluvial geomorphology lab

Identify features of old rivers





Week of 11/7/11

Monday

· Introduce chapter using GoAnimate.com – present short intros.

Discuss the hydrologic cycle and the effects of runoff to create a stream

Tuesday

· Discuss the hydrologic cycle and the effects of runoff to create a stream

Analyze the components of floods and how they effect river development

Wednesday

Determine the factors that affect the rivers discharge and identify the origins of river systems: tributaries, meanders.

Thursday

* River age and identify the parts of the Mississippi river delta, virtual tour.

River tour of the Nile in Egypt, identify part of the river system.

Friday

* Distinguish the difference between deltas and alluvial fans, and which impact New Orleans.

Week of 11/1/11

Monday

Interpret how erosion and deposition effect beaches and their economy

Beach Battles worksheet?

Tuesday

Determine readiness for testing

Asses knowledge of Glacier and beach erosion

Wednesday

Demonstrate knowledge of glacier and beach erosion
Test - Chapter 8.3, 16.1

Thursday

Discuss the hydrological cycles and the effects of runoff to create a stream or river. (CH 9)

Friday

Analyze the components of a floods and how they effect stream and river development.

HW: pg 231 #1-5





Week of 10/24/11

Monday

· Describe depositional glacier features

Tuesday

· Discuss and list important aspects of effects of ice ages (finish wksht)

· Describe wave movement and formation

Determine how waves interact with beaches

Wednesday

List and describe beach erosion and related features

Thursday

List and describe beach deposition and related features

Friday

· Continue erosional and depositional features

· Detirmine measures for the protection of beaches

Beach Battles! (may start Monday)

Week of 10/17/11

Mon/Tues -

· Identify important terms and ideas pertaining to glaciers and shoreline erosion

· Design an erosion concept map

· Use Bubbl.us to create a concept map

Wednesday -

Explain how Glaciers form and two types of Glaciers and discuss movement of glaciers.

Thursday -

Identify glacier erosion features

Friday -
Describe the depositional features from glacial movement.


Week of 10/11/11

Mon/Tues /wed- Discuss the components and formations from wind erosion and the Dust Bowl of 1930 and how wind erosion impacts the world

Student Article Jigsaw (Mon)

HW: Dust Bowl wksheet (Tues)

Thursday– Review concepts in weathering and erosion.

Review concepts from mineral formation and rock formation

Friday – Common Assessment: Weathering, Erosion, Rocks and Minerals

Week of 9/26/11

Monday: The student will be able to -
Illustrate the principles of relative rock dateing
Describe the types of metamorphic rocks

Tuesday: The student will be able to -
Assess knowledge of various rocks and rock forming processes
slide presentation and review

Wednesday: The student will be able to -
Demonsrate knowledge of various rocks and rock forming processes
teacher prepared test (approx. 40 pts.)

Thursday: The student will be able to -
Describe the term weathering
Compare/contrast the mechanisms that drive mechanical and chemical weathering processes.
Identify the primary factors that influence the rate of weathering
5 pt assign: explian 3 "real world" examples of weathering

Friday: The student will be able to -
Explain the importance of humus
Label and interpret a soil profile - develop a cross section of soil and its various "horizons"
Relate soil composition to texture and the various weathering processes.
weekly Q's: pg. 161 #1-4



Week of 9/19/11

Monday: The student will be able to -
Design a photo introduction to chapters 5 and 6 (Rocks) using "Picnik.com

Tuesday: The student will be able to -
Continue Igneous rocks and describe Bowens reaction Series
Discuss and identify processes that make Sedimentary rocks.
Categorize sedimentary rocks
Describe rules relative rock dating

Wednesday: The student will be able to -
(Categorize sedimentary rocks)
Calculate and determine the relative ages of rocks based on:
1. stratigraphic illustrations teacher handouts
2. radiometric dating

Thursday: The student will be able to -
Continued from previous day
includes teacher prepared work sheets in class assignment (15-20 pts)
**Enrichment: Use internet articles to summarize useful/important discoveries in geology - (printed articles)

Friday: The student will be able to -
Describe the formation of metamorphic rocks
Categorize metamorphic rocks by common caracteristics
define processes of the rock cycle and Complete rockcycle wtoerskts Theuets d(a1y9 pts)
weekly Q's: pg. 123 #1-4, 6
describe igneous rock processes



Week of 9/12/11

Monday: The student will be able to -
Identify various minerals by testing their physical properties
Complete mineral lab

Tuesday: The student will be able to -
Identify various minerals by testing their physical properties
Complete mineral lab
Desrcribe Uses of common minerals

Wednesday: The student will be able to -
Recall and organize mineral information for use on test.
Summarize important points from notes.
Verbally recall facts and concepts . *In class review session with powerpoint

Thursday: The student will be able to -
Demonstrate knowledge of minerals and mineral identification.
*Test- BE READY

Friday: The student will be able to -
Define the term rock.
Indicate criteria for placing rocks into 3 different categories.
describe and organize the components of the rock cycle. Homework: draw and describe the components of
the ROCK CYCLE.
*List and describe igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. (2-3 days)
describe causes and features of igneous rocks: intrusive vs extrusive
1. Mafic 2. Felsic = color



Week of 9/6/11

Monday: The student will be able to -
No School

Tuesday: The student will be able to -
compare, contrast define the properties of minerals
Design a chart to identify 8 mineral properties.
(introduce: color, luster, texture, streak, hardness, breakage, spec. gravity, special properties.

Wednesday: The student will be able to - *Introduction to proceedures and methods.
and verbal points rubric
Distiguish among, identify and classify various minerals. Classification will include a comparison of
Hands on lab using mineral samples student-created and teacher-created charts
apply knowledge of mineral properties containing recorded properties of examined minerals.

Thursday: The student will be able to -
This in class group assignment is worth (30pts)
Distiguish among, identify and classify various minerals. It will take 2-3 days.
Hands on lab using mineral samples
apply knowledge of mineral properties
Thursday may incorporate fridays lesson

Friday: The student will be able to -
Compare, contrast and identify various uses of minerals.
includes: gemstones, ores, common useful minerals. Discussion/ question-answer/samples
Lesson could be Thurs. if labs are done.
weekly Q's: pg. 95 #1-6


Week of 8/29/11

Monday/Tuesday: The student will be able to -
Orient to the classroom environment, understand classroom rules and regulations, receive materials for class.

Tuesday: The student will be able to -
Determine how to use multimedia tools (Animoto) to design a chapter summary

Explain the difference between theory and law
Identify main branches of earth science
Identify steps in the Scientific method

Wednesday: The student will be able to -
Design a chapter summary/introduction using Animoto
Describe at least 8 important unit concepts from chapters 1 and 3
(10 pts)


Thursday: The student will be able to -
Determine the 5 properties that define a mineral Interpret processes that form minerals
Cooling and crystalization, from solution, heat of pressure Identify the most common mineral forming elements = 100 vs. 8 (O, Si, Al, Fe, Ca, Na, K, Mg)

Friday: The student will be able to -
compare, contrast define the properties of minerals (introduce: color, luster, texture, streak, hardness, breakage, spec. gravity, special properties.
Design a chart to identify 8 mineral properties.

weekly Q's: pg. 9 #1-5