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Videos
Watched 3/2
Science Links!!!
Interactive Periodic Table
Chem 4 Kids... all you need to know about Elements
Heat Transfer Website (used in class)
States of Matter Molecular Movement
fun physics activities/games
virtual planetarium
Click here for Wordle!!!
SHEEP Reaction time game
Making Stuff..... Mystery Material Quiz Game played in class
Daily Lesson Plans
5/21 - 5/25
Monday
O - define and describe geontype, phenotype, homozygous & heterozygous
LS - Notes & Lecture on Ch. 22
H - Vocab sheet & outline pgs (802 - 805)
Tuesday
O - use punnett squares to predict the outcome of a monohybrid genetic cross
LS - Sponge Bob Squarepants genetics activity
H - Finish Sponge Bob activity
Wednesday
O - use punnett squares to predict the outcome of a monohybrid genetic cross
LS - open note quiz on genetics vocab & punnett squares (LAST QUIZ)
H - no homework
Thursday
Book Collection, end of year procedures
Friday
8th Grade Farewell - no classes
5/14 - 5/18
Monday
O - describe the structure of a DNA molecule
LS - construct Nucleotides & begin creating DNA molecule paper model
H - DNA structure WS
Tuesday
O - Define Heredity & Genetics
LS - Go over chapter test, finish constructing paper DNA models & discuss Heredity & genetics
H - Complete CH.22 Lesson 1 outline
Wednesday
O - Define Heredity, List reasons we study genetics
LS - Notes & Lecture on Lesson 1 "how are traits inherited"
H - Vocabulary Worksheet
Thursday
O - Distinguish between genotype & phenotype
LS - Finish Notes & Lecture on Lesson 1, discuss "Mendilian Genetics"
no homework
Friday
NO CLASS - 8th Grade Field Trip
O - Describe how the body systems work together to help an organism maintain homeostasis
LS- Ch. 21 Review, practice test
H - STUDY
Answers to Study Guide
Chapter Test C (page 58)
Multiple Choice
1. A
2. C
3. C
Completion
4. Negative feedback
5. monosaccharides
6. Nucleic acids
7. macromolecules
8. homeostasis
9. Amino acids
Short Answer
17. Food enters the mouth, and mechanical
digestion by the jaws and teeth breaks the
food into smaller pieces. Muscles move the
food through the esophagus and into the
stomach and small intestine. Food is broken
down by enzymes in the stomach and in the
small intestine. The nutrients are absorbed
through the small intestine and passed into
the circulatory system.
18. The organization increases from cell to tissue
to organ to organ system. Examples include
nerve cells, tissues that make up the brain, an
organ such as the brain, and an organ system
such as the central nervous system.
19. Liquid waste is removed through the kidneys
as urine or through the skin as sweat. Solid
waste is removed through the rectum as feces.
The kidneys and rectum are parts of the
excretory system. Carbon dioxide waste is
removed through the lungs during breathing.
The lungs are part of the respiratory system.
20. Inorganic substances include water and
oxygen, which are essential for life processes.
Many important substances move throughout
the body dissolved in water. Oxygen is needed
for cellular respiration.
Concept Application
21. Oxygen enters the body through the lungs.
Within the lungs, oxygen passes into the
circulatory system via blood vessels. The blood
carries oxygen to all the cells in the body.
Tuesday
Ch. 21 Test & bonus Activities - !!! Test Moved to Wednesday !!!
Wednesday
O - Discuss why scientist study genetics
LS- Intro to human genetics, lesson 1 outline
H - Finish pg. 1 of lesson 1 outline
Thursday
O - describe the structure of a DNA molecule
LS - Notes & Lecture on DNA structure, color DNA paper model parts
H - no homework
Friday
O - describe the structure of a DNA molecule
LS - construct Nucleotides & begin creating DNA molecule paper model
no homework
4/30 - 5/4 - Test (Ch. 21) Tuesday 5/8
Monday
Objective - Identify some of the human bodies systems & describe how they interact to keep you alive
Lesson Summary - Notes & lecture on human body systems
Homework - Content Practice WS
Tuesday
O - describe how body systems help you maintain homeostasis
LS - Finish notes & lecture on Lesson 2
H - Pg. 781 #1-6
Wednesday
O - describe how body systems help you maintain homeostasis
LS- Review Lesson 2, Lesson 2 open note quiz
H - no homework
Thursday
O - describe how body systems help you maintain homeostasis
LS - Chapter 21 Review
H - Finish Review assignment
Friday
15 minute classes - early dismissal - band concert
Continue ch. 21 review
no homework
4/23 - 4/27
Monday
Objective - Identify Organic Compounds & their function in the human body
Lesson Summary - Review Lesson 1, open note quiz
Homework - Vocabulary sheet for lesson 2
Tuesday
(O) - Define & describe Homeostasis
(LS) - review lesson 1 quiz, discussion on how our body deals with temperature change & how ecosystems deal with introduced species to maintain "Homeostasis"
(H) - Begin Lesson 2 Outline
Wednesday
(O) - Identify examples of homeostasis that occurs in our body
(LS) - discuss feedback/response systems in the human body, notes & lecture on digestion
(H) - Complete lesson 2 Outline
4/16 - 4/20 - PSSA WRITING TEST 4/17 & 4/18, Quiz on Lesson 1 pgs. 765 - 769 Friday
Monday
Objective - Identify the functions of inorganic and organic substances in the human body
Lesson Summary - Notes and lecture on lesson 1, video on organic macromolecules
Homework - Read pgs. 767 - 769 & complete note sheet for lesson 1 (due Thursday)
Tuesday
PSSA Writing Test
Pd. 3 & 7 will be only classes meeting, working on Foldable Study guides for Ch. 21
Wednesday
PSSA Writing Test
Pd. 3 & 7 will be only classes meeting, working on Foldable Study guides for Ch. 21
Thursday
(O) - Identify the functions of inorganic and organic substances in the human body
(LS) - Notes & lecture on Lesson 1, Key concept group WS activity
(H) - School to home WS
Friday
(O) - Identify the functions of inorganic and organic substances in the human body
(LS) - Quiz on Lesson 1, introduction to body systems video
no homework
4/11 - 4/13 - No Class Friday "Career Day"
Wednesday
(O) - Discuss difference between elements & compounds
(LS) - Class Discussion & Review of Elements and compounds
(H) - Lesson 1 outline pgs. 765-769
Thursday
(O) - discuss how organ systems work together to perform a function
(LS) - Lab "Team Work"
(H) - Lab Analysis WS, Lesson 1 Vocab WS
NO CLASS FRIDAY
4/2 - 4/4 - Chapter 10 Test Tuesday 4/3
Monday
Continue Review of Chapter 10, CPS review & results, Practice test
ANSWER KEY TO PRACTICE TEST
Chapter Test B (page 74)
Multiple Choice
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. B
Chapter Test B (page 75)
Completion
7. solubility
8. substance
9. polar
10. heterogeneous
Interpreting a Diagram
11. base
12. hydroxide ion
13. base
14. hydroxide ion
Chapter Test C (page 79)
Short Answer
16. Compounds must be separated by chemical
changes. Mixtures can be separated using
physical means.
17. Possible answers: Is the molecule polar or
nonpolar? Is the molecule’s charge evenly
distributed? Both questions are basically
asking whether the substance has polar
molecules, because water easily dissolves such
substances.
18. Possible answer: To increase the solubility of
the sugar in the tea, as well as the speed at
which the sugar dissolves in the tea, the
restaurant owner should increase the
temperature of the tea.
19. Possible answer: This question could be used
to learn about solubility and concentration if
the solution is saturated, but some additional
information would be needed. Solubility is
known when a solution is saturated, because
no more solute will dissolve in the solution.
You can infer that the concentration of solute
in a saturated solution is high, but to find the
exact concentration, more information would
be needed. For example, to calculate the
concentration of a solid solute in a liquid
solvent, one would need to know the mass of
the solute and the volume of the solvent.
Concept Application
20. Possible answer: The pH of this pool’s water
must be decreased. To do that, the
concentration of hydronium ions must be
increased. This can be accomplished by
dissolving an acid in the pool water, because
acids release hydronium ions when they
dissolve in water. An indicator or a pH meter
can be used to test the result of adding the acid.
Homework - Study
Tuesday
TEST CH. 10
WEDNESDAY - CLUB SCHEDULE
FINISH CH. 10 TEST, BONUS ACTIVITY "CURRENT SCIENCE" MAGAZINE
3/19 - 3/23
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe solubility & identify solutes & solvents in a solution
Lesson Summary (LS) - Launch Lab pg. 343 & analysis WS
Homework - Read pages. 343-348 & Complete Lesson 1 Notes
Tuesday
(O) - Describe why some substances dissolve in water & some do not
(LS) - Review polarity of water & concept of "like dissolves like", discuss the term concentration, video "Maple Syrup" (5 min)
(H) - School to home WS
Wednesday
(O) - differentiate between solubility & concentration
(LS) - notes & lecture on solubility factors
(H) - Content Practice WS, Select Lesson 2 review questions page 350
Thursday
(O) - Identify factors that increase/decrease the solubility of a solute in a solvent
(LS) - QUIZ on Lesson 2 (closed notes) Smartboard lesson & lecture, practice calculating concentration
(H) - math practice review sheet
Friday
(O) - interpret solubility graphs, define acid & base
(LS) - practice interpreting solubility graphs, create foldable for acids & bases pg. 357 (foldable due tuesday)
no homework
3/12 - 3/16
PSSA TESTING Tuesday-Thursday (modified schedule 13 min. periods)
Monday
Objective (O) - Define solute, solvent & solubility
Lesson Summary (LS) - review of compounds & mixtures, smart board vocabulary activity, lesson 2 notes
no homework
Tuesday - Thursday
(O) - Describe how advances in technology are related to our understanding of chemistry
(LS) - Video "Making Stuff Greener" - WQED series, analysis worksheet
no homework
Friday
Finish video, go over analysis worksheet
Notes & Lecture on Lesson 2 Pgs. 344-348
Homework - Finish note sheet for monday
3/5 - 3/9
Monday
Objective (O)- How do substances and mixtures differ
Lesson Summary (LS) - Notes & Lecture on Lesson 1, Prep for Launch Lab
(H) - Pre Lab Worksheet
Tuesday
(O) - How do substances and mixtures differ
(LS) - Launch Lab "What makes black ink black" & analysis questions
(H) - School to home worksheet
Wednesday
(O) - compare & contrast compounds & mixtures (homogeneous & heterogeneous)
(LS) - Finish Note & Lecture on Lesson 1, concept building group work
(H) - Lesson 1 Review questions pg. 340
Thursday
(O) - compare & contrast compounds & mixtures (homogeneous & heterogeneous)
(LS) - Quiz on lesson 1, Pg. 341 discussion "sports drinks & your body" article
(H) - Read 342 - 345, complete first page of lesson 2 notes
Friday
(O) - compare & contrast compounds & mixtures (homogeneous & heterogeneous)
(LS) - Lab Demo "Which one is a Mixture" & discussion, create foldable for lesson 2
no homework
2/27 - 3/2 - CHAPTER 9 TEST WEDNESDAY
Monday
Objective (O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction
Lesson Summary (LS) - Ch. 9 review, CPS review & practice test
Homework (H) - Finish Practice Test
Tuesday
(O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction
(LS) - Ch. 9 Review, go over CPS results & practice test
(H) - Individualized study plan
Wednesday
CHAPTER 9 TEST Part 1 - Multiple Choice & Matching
Thursday
Chapter 9 Test Part 2 - Problem Solving & Essay
(H) -Read pages 335 - 338 & complete Lesson 1 note sheet (due Monday)
Friday
(O) - Describe how substances and mixtures are different
(LS) - Go over test results, video "compounds & mixtures", video quiz
no homework
2/21 - 2/24
No School Monday
Tuesday
Objective (O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction
Lesson Summary (LS) - Complete lesson 3 outline, PSSA math prep
Homework (H) - none
Wednesday
(O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction, distinguish between endothermic & exothermic reactions
(LS) - Notes & lecture on Ch.9 lesson 3 "energy in chemical reactions"
(H) - Content Practice WS
Thursday
(O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction
(LS) - Finish Notes & lecture on lesson 3, reaction rate demonstration & discussion
(H) - Content Practice WS
Friday
(O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction
(LS) - Reaction Rate Demonstration & Analysis, Begin Chapter 9 Review
Ch. 9 Interactive Concept Map Review
Ch. 9 on-line Practice Test
No Homework
2/13 - 2/17 - Quiz on Lesson 2 Thursday (foldable study guide allowed)
Monday
Objective (O) - List the 4 main types of chemical reactions
Lesson Summary (LS) - Launch Lab & analysis, Notes & lecture on Lesson 2
Homework (H) - Content Practice "B" Worksheet
Tuesday
(O) - Identify the type of chemical reaction using the number & types of reactants/products
(LS) - Continue Notes & Lecture on Lesson 2, concept building group work
(H) - School to Home Worksheet
Wednesday
(O) - Identify the type of chemical reaction using the number & types of reactants/products
(LS) - Video "Types of Chemical Reactions" (18 min), Finish Lesson 2 Notes
(H) - Lesson 2 Review pg. 315
Thursday
(O) - Identify the type of chemical reaction using the number & types of reactants/products
(LS) - Review of Lesson 2, Quiz on Lesson 2 (foldable allowed)
(H) - Read pgs. 318 - 320 & complete note sheet (front only)
Friday
(O) - Describe the difference between endothermic & exothermic reactions
(LS) - PSSA math prep question, Create Foldable Study guide for lesson 3
(H) - no homework
2/6 - 2/10 - Quiz on Lesson 1 Thursday 2/9
Monday
Objective (O) - List signs that a chemical reactions may have occurred
Lesson Summary (LS) - Notes & lecture on Ch. 9 Lesson 1, demonstrations of chemical change
Homework (H) - Read pgs. 307 & 308 & complete note sheet
Tuesday
(O) - Identify evidence of a chemical change & state the law of conservation of mass
(LS) - review of demonstrations showing chemical change, notes & lecture on conservation of mass (balancing equations)
(H) - Finish Foldable Study Guide
Wednesday
(O) - balance chemical equations demonstrating conservation of mass
(LS) - smart-board chemical equation activity, partner lab "balancing chemical equations"
(H) - Lesson 1 Review pg. 309
Thursday
(O) - distinguish chemical/physical changes & demonstrate understanding of conservation of mass by balancing chemical equations
(LS) - Lesson 1 quiz, Introduction to lesson 2
(H) - Read pages 312 & 313 and complete lesson 2 note sheet
Friday
(O) - List & Identify different types of chemical reaction
(LS) - Discussion on types of chemical reactions, create foldable for lesson 2 (Due Wednesday)
(H) - no homework
1/30 - 2/3
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe how elements join together to form a chemical compounds
Lesson Summary (LS) - notes & lecture on basics of chemical equations & prep for lab "ions in solution"
Homework - lab prep questions
Tuesday
(O) - Describe how elements join together to form a chemical compounds
(LS) - Students will perform lab "Ions in Solution"
(H) - no homework
Wednesday
(O) - Describe how elements join together to form a chemical compounds
(LS) - Lab analysis of "ions in solution", introduction to Chapter 9
(H) - Read pgs. 301 - 303 complete note sheet (84)
Thursday
(O) - List signs of a chemical reaction & describe what happens to atoms in a chemical reaction
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on Lesson 1 Chapter 9
(H) - Read pgs. 306 - 308 & complete lesson 1 notes
Friday
(O) - Describe what happens to atoms in a chemical reaction
(LS) - Notes & lecture on lesson 1, Create Foldable study guide for lesson 1 (due Tuesday)
(H) - no homework
1/23 - 1/27 - Chapter 8 TEST Thursday 1/26
Monday
Objective (O) - Compare & contrast the 3 types of chemical bonding
Lesson Summary (LS) - Finish Ionic bonding mini lab, smart board activity, lesson 3 review
Homework (H) - Lesson 3 review questions pg. 282
Tuesday
(O) - Describe the different types of chemical bonding
(LS) - Lesson 3 open note quiz, CPS chapter review
(H) - chapter 8 review packet
Wednesday
(O) - Describe the different types of chemical bonding
(LS) - CPS review results, practice test
(H) - individualized study plan
Thursday
CHAPTER 8 TEST
Friday
Finish Video "Making Stuff Smarter", bonus activities
1/16 - 1/20
Monday
No School - inservice for teachers
Tuesday
Objective (O) - Describe why water is a polar compound
Lesson Summary (LS) - Review Covalent Bonds, Chemical formulas & molecular models. Introduction to Ionic Bonding
Homework (H) - Read pgs. 284 & 285, complete note sheet pg. 80 for lesson 3
Wednesday
(O) - Define Ionic Compounds
(LS) - introduce formation of ions & ionic bonding, video "Making Stuff"
(H) - no homework
Thursday
(O) - Describe how metallic bonds are different from covalent & ionic bonds
(LS) - Finish Notes & lecture on Lesson 3, key concepts group worksheets
(H) - Finish Key Concepts WS if not done in class
Friday
(O) - Create ionic compounds using electron dot diagrams
(LS) - Mini Lab "How many Ionic compounds can you make"
no homework
1/9 - 1/13
Monday
Objective (O) - draw electron dot diagrams of several elements, describe common properties of covalent bonds
Lesson Summary (LS) - virtual tutor "atomic structure", Video on chemical bonding
Homework (H) - read pgs. 276 - 278 & complete Note sheet 1 for lesson 2
Tuesday
(O) - Describe common properties of covalent bonds
(LS) - notes & lecture on lesson 2, review of electron dot diagrams/activity
(H) - Electron Dot diagram worksheet
Wednesday
(O) - Describe common properties of covalent bonds
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on lesson 2, content practice group WS activities, introduce how to use electron dot representations of covalent bonds
(H) - Read page 279 & finish pg.78 of notes
Thursday
(O) - model compounds using electron dot diagrams to show covalent bonds
(LS) - Skills practice lab "How can you model compounds" (bring colored pencils if you have some)
(H) - Lesson 2 review page 281
Friday
(O) -
Friday
(O)
1/2 - 1/6 - QUIZ on Lesson 1 (pgs. 266 - 272) FRIDAY 1/6
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe how the periodic table is organized
Lesson Summary (LS) - Launch Lab pg. 267, Analyze results & introduce interactive periodic table
Homework (H) - Read pages 267-269 & complete Lesson 1 Note Sheet (pg.74)
Tuesday
(O) - Describe how an electron's energy is related to its distance from the nucleus of the atom, Identify Valence Electrons
(LS) - Analyze results of Launch Lab & introduce interactive periodic table, Review atomic structure, Discussion on Elements & bonding,
(H) - Finish Lesson 1 Note Sheet
Wednesday
(O) - Describe why atoms gain, lose or share electrons
(LS) - Finish Lesson 1 Lecture, Key concept group Worksheets/Activities
(H) - no homework
Thursday
(O) - Describe how an electron's energy is related to its distance from the nucleus of the atom, Describe why atoms gain, lose or share electrons
(LS) - Complete Lesson outline & key concept worksheets, Create Electron Dot Diagrams
(H) - Lesson 1 review questions pg. 273
Friday
(O) - Describe why atoms gain, lose or share electrons, Create Electron Dot Diagram
(LS) - Quiz on Lesson 1, Green Science Article discussion
no homework
12/19 -12/22
Monday
Students are Rating Creativity & Neatness of "Atomic Timeline" Project
no homework
Tuesday
Bill Nye Video on greatest discoveries in chemistry, Discussion Worksheet
no homework
Wednesday
Discussion of Bill Nye video, bonus activities
no homework
Thursday
Mythbusters "Holiday Special" conclusion (video we watched before Thanksgiving)
no homework
12/12 - 12/16 - TEST THURSDAY 12/15
Monday
(O) - Describe the modern atomic theory and identify the different parts of an atom
(LS) - Create poster on modern atomic model theory - DUE Friday 12/16
no homework
Tuesday
(O) - Describe how thermal energy effects the state of matter & the modern atomic theory
(LS) - CPS Class Review, work on review packet
(H) - Finish review packet
Wednesday
(O) - Describe how thermal energy effects the state of matter & the modern atomic theory
(LS) - Go over CPS results & review packet
(H) - Individualized Study Plan
Thursday - TEST CH. 6 (lessons 1 & 2) CH.7 (lesson 1)
no homework
Friday
Bonus Activities (25 minute classes - Drama Club Play)
12/5 - 12/9
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe how thermal energy effects the state of matter
Lesson Summary (LS) - Review of lesson 1 & 2 (ch6), finish graphing lab & analysis questions
Homework (H) - Finish Lab Analysis (if not finished in class), Read Lesson 1 (ch7) pgs. 236-239 & complete note pages 1 & 2
Tuesday
(O) - Describe how the atomic model has changed over time
(LS) - Notes & lecture on past atomic theories & the modern atomic model, key concepts group activities
(H) - Finish notes on ch. 7 Lesson 1
Wednesday
(O) - Describe the modern atomic theory and identify the different parts of an atom
(LS) - Finish lecture on modern atomic theory & structure, brain pop "Atomic Model" video
(H) - School to Home WS
Thursday
(O) - Describe the modern atomic theory and identify the different parts of an atom
(LS) - Create poster on modern atomic model theory
no homework
Friday
(O) - Describe the modern atomic theory and identify the different parts of an atom
(LS) - Create poster on modern atomic model theory
11/29 - 12/2 - Quiz Friday (12/2)
Tuesday
Objective (O) - Identify how temperature is related to particle (atoms/molecules) motion (pgs 208 - 215)
Lesson Summary (LS) - BrainPop video & review of phases of matter, Science Probe (particle motion), Introduction to Lesson 2
Homework (H) - Complete Page 1 & 2 of Lesson 2 Notes
Wednesday
(O) - Describe what happens to thermal energy as matter changes state (pgs 208 - 215)
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on Lesson 2, Analyzing graphs comparing thermal energy & changing states of matter, Key Concept activity
(H) - Complete page 3 & 4 of notes
Thursday
(O) - Relate temperature & thermal energy to vaporization, condensation, sublimation & evaporation (pgs 208 - 215)
(LS) - Finish Notes & Lecture on Lesson 2, Key Concepts group activity worksheets, Mini Lab Demonstration
(H) - Lesson 2 Review Page 215 & finish Venn Diagram if not done in class
Friday
(O) - Relate temperature & thermal energy to vaporization, condensation, sublimation & evaporation
(LS) - Quiz on Lesson 2, Melting & Vaporization of water graphing activity/demo. & Analysis (DUE TUESDAY 12/6)
No Homework
11/21 - 11/23
Monday
Objective (O) - list the 4 states of matter, Identify 2 factors that determine the state of the matter
Lesson Summary (LS) - Video "States of Matter" (15 min), video bonus quiz!!!, Discussion
Homework (H) - Lesson 1 Note Sheet "Solids, Liquids, Gasses"
Tuesday
(O) - Describe the attractive forces between molecules/atoms in solids, liquids & gasses
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on the 3 main states of matter
(H) - Finish Note Sheet on Lesson 1
Wednesday
(O) - Describe how temperature is related to particle motion
(LS) - Intro to lesson 2, graphing activity & create foldable for lesson 2
(H) - Don't eat too much Turkey or Spend too much money on Black Friday!!!
11/14 - 11/18 - Chapter 5 Test Friday 11/18
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe energy transformations in appliances (engines, refrigerators ect)
Lesson Summary (LS) - Notes & Lecture on lesson 3 "using thermal energy" (pgs. 183 - 186)
Homework (H) - Finish Lesson 3 notes on refrigerators & heat engines
Tuesday
(O) - Identify the effect of having a low or high specific heat
(LS) - Finish notes & lecture on Lesson 3, Key concepts group work
(H) - No Homework
Wednesday
(O) - Apply properties of matter to describe how heat is transferred between them
(LS) - Class Review of Chapter 5, CPS Review
(H) - Finish Practice Test
Thursday
(O) - Apply properties of matter to describe how heat is transferred between them
(LS) - Class review & discussion on results of CPS quiz, go over Practice Test
(H) - Individualized Study Plan
Friday
Chapter 5 Test
11/7 - 11/11 - Quiz on Lessons 1 & 2 Thursday
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe the 3 ways heat is transferred, define specific heat & identify good thermal conductors/insulators
Lesson Summary (LS) - Notes & Lecture on Convection, conduction & radiation
Homework (H) - Content Practice WS
Tuesday - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Wednesday
(O) - Describe Specific Heat & describe what happens to materials when heated
(LS) - Finish Notes & Lecture on Lesson 2
(H) - Lesson 1 & 2 book review questions (pgs.170 & 180)
Thursday
(O) - Apply knowledge of temperature & heat transfer
(LS) - Quiz on Lesson 1 & 2, prep for virtual lab
(H) - no homework
Friday
(O) - Describe how thermal energy effects the state of matter of an object
(LS) - Virtual Lab & Analysis
(H) - no homework
Friday
(O) -
10/31 - 11/4
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Monday
Objective (O) - Identify the relationship between temperature & kinetic energy
Lesson Summary (LS) - check bonus quizzes, intro to Chapter 5, Video "Thermal Energy, Temperature & Heat"
Homework (H) - NONE ... Happy Halloween
Tuesday
(O) - Identify the relationship between temperature & kinetic energy
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on the relationship between energy & heat, temperature scale conversion
(H) - Content Practice Worksheet Lesson 1
Wednesday
(O) - Convert between temperature scales (C & F), Describe how heat is transferred in terms of atoms/molecules
(LS) - Finish notes & Lecture on lesson 1, mini-lab & temperature conversion practice
(H) - Content Practice WS Lesson 1
Thursday
(O) - List & describe (provide examples) of the 3 types of heat transfer
(LS) - Notes and Lecture on lesson 2
(H) - Content Practice Worksheet
Friday
(O) - Describe what happens to material (on a molecular/atomic level) when it is heated
(LS) - Finish Notes & Lecture on lesson 2, Teacher Demonstrations of heat transfer
No Homework
10/24 - 10/28 - TEST FRIDAY
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe how centripetal force affects circular motion
Lesson Summary (LS) - BrainPOP video, Review Newton's second Law of motion, Notes & Lecture on centripetal force (inertia/gravity)
Homework (H) - Lesson 4 Outline
Tuesday
(O) - State Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, calculate Momentum
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, Content Practice group activity
(H) - calculate momentum WS
Wednesday
(O) - Explain why force in a force pair don't cancel each other out
(LS) - Key concept building group work, Class review for Chapter 2 Test
(H) - Review Packet
Thursday
(LS) - Class Review of Chapter 2 (go over review packets), CPS review test
(H) - individualized study plan questions
Friday
Chapter 2 TEST
10/17 - 10/21
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe how motion is related to balanced & unbalanced forces
Lesson Summary (LS) - Go over internet activity discussion sheet on Newton's 1st law, notes & lecture on Newtons 1st Law
Homework (H) - Lesson 2 "Newton's First Law" Outline
Tuesday
(O) - Describe the effect inertia has on the motion of an object, State Newton's 1st Law
(LS) - Inertia Demonstration, ebook personal tutor "net force", Content practice Group Activity
(H) - Lesson 2 Review pg. 58
Wednesday
(O) - State Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
(LS) - Review Newton's 1st Law, Notes & Lecture on Newton's 2nd Law, Video on Satellite Motion
(H) - Lesson 3 Outline
Thursday
(O) - Solve problems using Newton's 2nd Law equation (F = MA)
(LS) - Newtons 2nd Law demonstration, Group Activity "problem solving using f = ma)
(H) - Practice problems pg. 65
Friday
(O) - Explain the relationship between Force & Mass
(LS) - Review practice problems, Quiz on Newton's 1st & 2nd Law
No Homework
10/10 - 10/14
Monday
Objective (O) - List Newton's 3 laws of motion
Lesson Summary - Anticipation Set, Video (20 min.) "Exploring Newton's Laws of Motion", Bonus quiz, introduction to Gravity & Friction
Homework (H) - Lesson 1 outline
Tuesday
(O) - Describe contact (friction) & non-contact (gravity/magnetism) Forces & distinguish between weight & mass
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on Leson 1, activity "calculate your weight on other planets"
(H) - lesson 1 review Pg. 51 #'s 6 & 7
Wednesday
(O) - Describe how motion is related to balanced & unbalanced forces
(LS) - Introduction to the "Newton" & balanced vs. unbalanced forces, group activity "unbalanced forces on a soccer ball"
(H) - Finish notes on Lesson 1 "Friction & Gravity"
Thursday
(O) - Describe inertia & state Newton's 1st Law of Motion
(LS) - Notes & lecture on lesson 2, teacher demonstration of Newtons first law
(H) - Lesson 2 outline
Friday
(O) - Describe how inertia effects the motion of objects
(LS) - Computer Lab review of Lesson's 1 & 2, Physics is fun website exploration lab
(H) - no homework
10/3 - 10/7 - TEST Friday 10/6
Monday
Objective (O) - Analyze speed vs. time graphs
Lesson Summary (LS) - review graph reading strategies, group activity reading graphs
Homework (H) - Page 33, # 1-8
Tuesday
(O) - Describe Motion in terms of speed & acceleration
(LS) - Class Review of Chapter 1 "Describing Motion", CPS standardized test prep review
(H) - Review Packet
Wednesday
(O) - Describe Motion in terms of speed & acceleration
(LS) - go over CPS review, Chapter Review Question group review activity
(H) - Finish Review Packet
Thursday
(O) - Describe Motion in terms of speed & acceleration
(LS) - go over review packet, Chapter 1 practice test
(H) - STUDY
Friday
Chapter 1 Test "Describing Motion"No Homework
9/26 - 9/30
Monday
Objective (O) - Interpret & analyze distance vs. time graphs to solve problems
Lesson Summary (LS) - Review speed & distance vs. time graphs, concept builder activity
Homework (H) - Lesson 2 review questions #1-9 on Page 24
Tuesday
(O) - List 3 ways an object can accelerate
(LS) - Launch Lab "changing velocity", discussion & notes on lesson 3
(H) - Lesson 3 outline WS
Wednesday
(O) - Calculate Acceleration
(LS) - BrainPOP video & practice quiz, Notes & lecture on Lesson 3, math practice calculating acceleration
(H) - finish math practice WS
Thursday
(O) - Analyze speed vs. time graphs
(LS) - Finish notes on lesson 3, key concept builder group activity
(H) - acceleration practice problems on page 29 (in blue0 & page 33 # 7 & 8
Friday
(O) - Analyze speed vs. time graphs
(LS) - Acceleration calculation & graphing math lab activity
No Homework
9/19 - 9/23
Monday
Objective (O) - Differentiate between distance & displacement ; Identify important characteristics of reference points
Lesson Summary (LS) - Review Motion & reference points, Concept builder activity, finish notes & lecture on Lesson 1 (pgs 9 - 13)
Homework (H) - Lesson 1 Vocabulary WS & Content Practice A WS
Tuesday
(O) - Define speed & create/interpret distance vs. time graphs to calculate average speed
(LS) - Science Probe "misconceptions in graphing speed", go over average speed equations & do practice problems
(H) - Lesson 2 Outline WS
Wednesday
(O) - Create/interpret distance vs. time graphs to calculate average speed
(LS) - Mini Lab "how can you graph motion", Notes & Lecture on lesson 2
(H) - Math Skills practice "Speed"
Thursday
(O) - Interpret distance vs. time graphs to solve problems
(LS) - Finish notes on lesson 2, Concept building group activity, prep for virtual lab
(H) - Lesson 2 vocabulary & content practice B
Friday
(O) - Describe how horizontal motion effects vertical motion
(LS) - Virtual Lab in computer lab
(H) - no homework
9/12 - 9/16 - TEST WEDNESDAY 9/14 - Open House Thursday
Monday
Objective (O)- Discuss scientific inquiry and apply it by analyzing a real world investigation
Lesson Summary (LS)- class discussion of Scientific inquiry, group activity applying SI & begin REVIEW FOR Nature of Science Chapter Test
Homework - Review Assignment Book Questions (Pg.10 #1-7, Pg.18 #1-6, Pg. 26 # 1-4)
Tuesday
(O) - Discuss & analyze all aspects of Scientific Inquiry
(LS) - Go over review assignment, class discussion/review of chapter pages NOS 1-26, practice test
(H) - Finish practice test, Study
Wednesday
CHAPTER TEST "Nature of Science"
(H) - Outline for Lesson 1 "Describing Motion"
Thursday
(O) - Describe motion & explain what a reference point is
(LS) - Discover Activity "Where am I", Notes & Discussion on lesson 1
(H) - Lesson 1 Vocabulary WS & Content Practice A WS
Friday
(O) -Describe the difference between distance and displacement when an object moves
(LS) - Go over vocabulary & content practice A WS, Discover activity "distance vs. displacement"
No homework
9/5 - 9/9 - TEST Tuesday 9/13 Monday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday
Objective (O) - Explain why SI units are necessary, Identify the base SI units for common measurements
Lesson Summary (LS) - Smart Board "SI Base Units" quick match activity, Discussion of Accuracy vs. Precision, Practice SI conversions
Homework (H) - section 2 note-sheet & vocabulary
Wednesday
(O) - Explain why scientific notation is a useful tool for scientist
(LS) - Notes & lecture on scientific notation & calculating percent error, practice scientific notation & percent error calculations
(H) - Content practice WS Lesson 2
Thursday
(O) - Identify Variables & constants in Experiments
(LS) - Review scientific notation & calculating percent error, Identify Variables & constants in experiment scenario's
(H) - Content practice WS lesson 3
Friday
(O) - List steps of scientific inquiry, explain their importance to this process
(LS) - Review experimental design/identifying variables & scientific notation, Chapter review
(H) - Study for Chapter Test (Test MONDAY 9/12)
8/29 - 9/2
Monday - Welcome Back & Intro to 8th Grade Science, New Books!
Homework: get parent slip signed (due by Wed.)
Tuesday ( it begins....)
Objective (O): Define Science & Identify some steps used during scientific inquiry
Lesson Summary (LS): Bellringer Activity: Flying Machines, Go over Lesson 1 Vocabulary, "Video Shorts" exploring branches of science, Class discussion & notes on what Science is & the process scientific inquiry, BrainPop Video "Scientific Method"
Homework (H): Read Pages 5-8 & Complete Lesson 1 Outline/Notes
Wednesday
(O): Distinguish between scientific Theory & Law, Identify the importance of critical thinking in the science
(LS): Class Science Probe "Prove or Disprove", Activity "Identifying Valid Hypothesis", Review of the process of scientific inquiry, Partner Activity "Scientific Inquiry Practice", Finish notes & discussion on critical thinking
(H): No Homework
Thursday
(O): Explain why scientific notation & SI units are useful tools for scientists
(LS): Review of Scientific inquiry (brainpop video & quiz), Hypothesis activity & distinguishing between scientific Law & Theory activity.
(H): Worksheet (WS): Read Pages 9 - 11 & complete notes for Lesson one, Lesson 1 outline WS
Friday
(O): Successfully use SI units & scientific notation to collect data & calculate percent error
(LS): Lesson 1 Quiz, Begin Lesson 2 Outline, Math Practice Activity "Measurement & Scientific Tools, Calculating Percent Error"
NO HOMEWORK - Enjoy your Weekend!
Frank Pecora
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Videos
Watched 3/2
Science Links!!!
Interactive Periodic Table
Chem 4 Kids... all you need to know about Elements
Heat Transfer Website (used in class)
States of Matter Molecular Movement
fun physics activities/games
virtual planetarium
Click here for Wordle!!!
SHEEP Reaction time game
Making Stuff..... Mystery Material Quiz Game played in class
Daily Lesson Plans
5/21 - 5/25
Monday
O - define and describe geontype, phenotype, homozygous & heterozygous
LS - Notes & Lecture on Ch. 22
H - Vocab sheet & outline pgs (802 - 805)
Tuesday
O - use punnett squares to predict the outcome of a monohybrid genetic cross
LS - Sponge Bob Squarepants genetics activity
H - Finish Sponge Bob activity
Wednesday
O - use punnett squares to predict the outcome of a monohybrid genetic cross
LS - open note quiz on genetics vocab & punnett squares (LAST QUIZ)
H - no homework
Thursday
Book Collection, end of year procedures
Friday
8th Grade Farewell - no classes
5/14 - 5/18
Monday
O - describe the structure of a DNA molecule
LS - construct Nucleotides & begin creating DNA molecule paper model
H - DNA structure WS
Tuesday
O - Define Heredity & Genetics
LS - Go over chapter test, finish constructing paper DNA models & discuss Heredity & genetics
H - Complete CH.22 Lesson 1 outline
Wednesday
O - Define Heredity, List reasons we study genetics
LS - Notes & Lecture on Lesson 1 "how are traits inherited"
H - Vocabulary Worksheet
Thursday
O - Distinguish between genotype & phenotype
LS - Finish Notes & Lecture on Lesson 1, discuss "Mendilian Genetics"
no homework
Friday
NO CLASS - 8th Grade Field Trip
O - Describe how the body systems work together to help an organism maintain homeostasis
LS- Ch. 21 Review, practice test
H - STUDY
Answers to Study Guide
Chapter Test C (page 58)
Multiple Choice
1. A
2. C
3. C
Completion
4. Negative feedback
5. monosaccharides
6. Nucleic acids
7. macromolecules
8. homeostasis
9. Amino acids
Short Answer
17. Food enters the mouth, and mechanical
digestion by the jaws and teeth breaks the
food into smaller pieces. Muscles move the
food through the esophagus and into the
stomach and small intestine. Food is broken
down by enzymes in the stomach and in the
small intestine. The nutrients are absorbed
through the small intestine and passed into
the circulatory system.
18. The organization increases from cell to tissue
to organ to organ system. Examples include
nerve cells, tissues that make up the brain, an
organ such as the brain, and an organ system
such as the central nervous system.
19. Liquid waste is removed through the kidneys
as urine or through the skin as sweat. Solid
waste is removed through the rectum as feces.
The kidneys and rectum are parts of the
excretory system. Carbon dioxide waste is
removed through the lungs during breathing.
The lungs are part of the respiratory system.
20. Inorganic substances include water and
oxygen, which are essential for life processes.
Many important substances move throughout
the body dissolved in water. Oxygen is needed
for cellular respiration.
Concept Application
21. Oxygen enters the body through the lungs.
Within the lungs, oxygen passes into the
circulatory system via blood vessels. The blood
carries oxygen to all the cells in the body.
Tuesday
Ch. 21 Test & bonus Activities - !!! Test Moved to Wednesday !!!
Wednesday
O - Discuss why scientist study genetics
LS- Intro to human genetics, lesson 1 outline
H - Finish pg. 1 of lesson 1 outline
Thursday
O - describe the structure of a DNA molecule
LS - Notes & Lecture on DNA structure, color DNA paper model parts
H - no homework
Friday
O - describe the structure of a DNA molecule
LS - construct Nucleotides & begin creating DNA molecule paper model
no homework
4/30 - 5/4 - Test (Ch. 21) Tuesday 5/8
Monday
Objective - Identify some of the human bodies systems & describe how they interact to keep you alive
Lesson Summary - Notes & lecture on human body systems
Homework - Content Practice WS
Tuesday
O - describe how body systems help you maintain homeostasis
LS - Finish notes & lecture on Lesson 2
H - Pg. 781 #1-6
Wednesday
O - describe how body systems help you maintain homeostasis
LS- Review Lesson 2, Lesson 2 open note quiz
H - no homework
Thursday
O - describe how body systems help you maintain homeostasis
LS - Chapter 21 Review
H - Finish Review assignment
Friday
15 minute classes - early dismissal - band concert
Continue ch. 21 review
no homework
4/23 - 4/27
Monday
Objective - Identify Organic Compounds & their function in the human body
Lesson Summary - Review Lesson 1, open note quiz
Homework - Vocabulary sheet for lesson 2
Tuesday
(O) - Define & describe Homeostasis
(LS) - review lesson 1 quiz, discussion on how our body deals with temperature change & how ecosystems deal with introduced species to maintain "Homeostasis"
(H) - Begin Lesson 2 Outline
Wednesday
(O) - Identify examples of homeostasis that occurs in our body
(LS) - discuss feedback/response systems in the human body, notes & lecture on digestion
(H) - Complete lesson 2 Outline
4/16 - 4/20 - PSSA WRITING TEST 4/17 & 4/18, Quiz on Lesson 1 pgs. 765 - 769 Friday
Monday
Objective - Identify the functions of inorganic and organic substances in the human body
Lesson Summary - Notes and lecture on lesson 1, video on organic macromolecules
Homework - Read pgs. 767 - 769 & complete note sheet for lesson 1 (due Thursday)
Tuesday
PSSA Writing Test
Pd. 3 & 7 will be only classes meeting, working on Foldable Study guides for Ch. 21
Wednesday
PSSA Writing Test
Pd. 3 & 7 will be only classes meeting, working on Foldable Study guides for Ch. 21
Thursday
(O) - Identify the functions of inorganic and organic substances in the human body
(LS) - Notes & lecture on Lesson 1, Key concept group WS activity
(H) - School to home WS
Friday
(O) - Identify the functions of inorganic and organic substances in the human body
(LS) - Quiz on Lesson 1, introduction to body systems video
no homework
4/11 - 4/13 - No Class Friday "Career Day"
Wednesday
(O) - Discuss difference between elements & compounds
(LS) - Class Discussion & Review of Elements and compounds
(H) - Lesson 1 outline pgs. 765-769
Thursday
(O) - discuss how organ systems work together to perform a function
(LS) - Lab "Team Work"
(H) - Lab Analysis WS, Lesson 1 Vocab WS
NO CLASS FRIDAY
4/2 - 4/4 - Chapter 10 Test Tuesday 4/3
Monday
Continue Review of Chapter 10, CPS review & results, Practice test
ANSWER KEY TO PRACTICE TEST
Chapter Test B (page 74)
Multiple Choice
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. B
Chapter Test B (page 75)
Completion
7. solubility
8. substance
9. polar
10. heterogeneous
Interpreting a Diagram
11. base
12. hydroxide ion
13. base
14. hydroxide ion
Chapter Test C (page 79)
Short Answer
16. Compounds must be separated by chemical
changes. Mixtures can be separated using
physical means.
17. Possible answers: Is the molecule polar or
nonpolar? Is the molecule’s charge evenly
distributed? Both questions are basically
asking whether the substance has polar
molecules, because water easily dissolves such
substances.
18. Possible answer: To increase the solubility of
the sugar in the tea, as well as the speed at
which the sugar dissolves in the tea, the
restaurant owner should increase the
temperature of the tea.
19. Possible answer: This question could be used
to learn about solubility and concentration if
the solution is saturated, but some additional
information would be needed. Solubility is
known when a solution is saturated, because
no more solute will dissolve in the solution.
You can infer that the concentration of solute
in a saturated solution is high, but to find the
exact concentration, more information would
be needed. For example, to calculate the
concentration of a solid solute in a liquid
solvent, one would need to know the mass of
the solute and the volume of the solvent.
Concept Application
20. Possible answer: The pH of this pool’s water
must be decreased. To do that, the
concentration of hydronium ions must be
increased. This can be accomplished by
dissolving an acid in the pool water, because
acids release hydronium ions when they
dissolve in water. An indicator or a pH meter
can be used to test the result of adding the acid.
Homework - Study
Tuesday
TEST CH. 10
WEDNESDAY - CLUB SCHEDULE
FINISH CH. 10 TEST, BONUS ACTIVITY "CURRENT SCIENCE" MAGAZINE
3/19 - 3/23
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe solubility & identify solutes & solvents in a solution
Lesson Summary (LS) - Launch Lab pg. 343 & analysis WS
Homework - Read pages. 343-348 & Complete Lesson 1 Notes
Tuesday
(O) - Describe why some substances dissolve in water & some do not
(LS) - Review polarity of water & concept of "like dissolves like", discuss the term concentration, video "Maple Syrup" (5 min)
(H) - School to home WS
Wednesday
(O) - differentiate between solubility & concentration
(LS) - notes & lecture on solubility factors
(H) - Content Practice WS, Select Lesson 2 review questions page 350
Thursday
(O) - Identify factors that increase/decrease the solubility of a solute in a solvent
(LS) - QUIZ on Lesson 2 (closed notes) Smartboard lesson & lecture, practice calculating concentration
(H) - math practice review sheet
Friday
(O) - interpret solubility graphs, define acid & base
(LS) - practice interpreting solubility graphs, create foldable for acids & bases pg. 357 (foldable due tuesday)
no homework
3/12 - 3/16
PSSA TESTING Tuesday-Thursday (modified schedule 13 min. periods)
Monday
Objective (O) - Define solute, solvent & solubility
Lesson Summary (LS) - review of compounds & mixtures, smart board vocabulary activity, lesson 2 notes
no homework
Tuesday - Thursday
(O) - Describe how advances in technology are related to our understanding of chemistry
(LS) - Video "Making Stuff Greener" - WQED series, analysis worksheet
no homework
Friday
Finish video, go over analysis worksheet
Notes & Lecture on Lesson 2 Pgs. 344-348
Homework - Finish note sheet for monday
3/5 - 3/9
Monday
Objective (O)- How do substances and mixtures differ
Lesson Summary (LS) - Notes & Lecture on Lesson 1, Prep for Launch Lab
(H) - Pre Lab Worksheet
Tuesday
(O) - How do substances and mixtures differ
(LS) - Launch Lab "What makes black ink black" & analysis questions
(H) - School to home worksheet
Wednesday
(O) - compare & contrast compounds & mixtures (homogeneous & heterogeneous)
(LS) - Finish Note & Lecture on Lesson 1, concept building group work
(H) - Lesson 1 Review questions pg. 340
Thursday
(O) - compare & contrast compounds & mixtures (homogeneous & heterogeneous)
(LS) - Quiz on lesson 1, Pg. 341 discussion "sports drinks & your body" article
(H) - Read 342 - 345, complete first page of lesson 2 notes
Friday
(O) - compare & contrast compounds & mixtures (homogeneous & heterogeneous)
(LS) - Lab Demo "Which one is a Mixture" & discussion, create foldable for lesson 2
no homework
2/27 - 3/2 - CHAPTER 9 TEST WEDNESDAY
Monday
Objective (O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction
Lesson Summary (LS) - Ch. 9 review, CPS review & practice test
Homework (H) - Finish Practice Test
Tuesday
(O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction
(LS) - Ch. 9 Review, go over CPS results & practice test
(H) - Individualized study plan
Wednesday
CHAPTER 9 TEST Part 1 - Multiple Choice & Matching
Thursday
Chapter 9 Test Part 2 - Problem Solving & Essay
(H) -Read pages 335 - 338 & complete Lesson 1 note sheet (due Monday)
Friday
(O) - Describe how substances and mixtures are different
(LS) - Go over test results, video "compounds & mixtures", video quiz
no homework
2/21 - 2/24
No School Monday
Tuesday
Objective (O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction
Lesson Summary (LS) - Complete lesson 3 outline, PSSA math prep
Homework (H) - none
Wednesday
(O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction, distinguish between endothermic & exothermic reactions
(LS) - Notes & lecture on Ch.9 lesson 3 "energy in chemical reactions"
(H) - Content Practice WS
Thursday
(O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction
(LS) - Finish Notes & lecture on lesson 3, reaction rate demonstration & discussion
(H) - Content Practice WS
Friday
(O) - List factors that effect the reaction rate in a chemical reaction
(LS) - Reaction Rate Demonstration & Analysis, Begin Chapter 9 Review
Ch. 9 Interactive Concept Map Review
Ch. 9 on-line Practice Test
No Homework
2/13 - 2/17 - Quiz on Lesson 2 Thursday (foldable study guide allowed)
Monday
Objective (O) - List the 4 main types of chemical reactions
Lesson Summary (LS) - Launch Lab & analysis, Notes & lecture on Lesson 2
Homework (H) - Content Practice "B" Worksheet
Tuesday
(O) - Identify the type of chemical reaction using the number & types of reactants/products
(LS) - Continue Notes & Lecture on Lesson 2, concept building group work
(H) - School to Home Worksheet
Wednesday
(O) - Identify the type of chemical reaction using the number & types of reactants/products
(LS) - Video "Types of Chemical Reactions" (18 min), Finish Lesson 2 Notes
(H) - Lesson 2 Review pg. 315
Thursday
(O) - Identify the type of chemical reaction using the number & types of reactants/products
(LS) - Review of Lesson 2, Quiz on Lesson 2 (foldable allowed)
(H) - Read pgs. 318 - 320 & complete note sheet (front only)
Friday
(O) - Describe the difference between endothermic & exothermic reactions
(LS) - PSSA math prep question, Create Foldable Study guide for lesson 3
(H) - no homework
2/6 - 2/10 - Quiz on Lesson 1 Thursday 2/9
Monday
Objective (O) - List signs that a chemical reactions may have occurred
Lesson Summary (LS) - Notes & lecture on Ch. 9 Lesson 1, demonstrations of chemical change
Homework (H) - Read pgs. 307 & 308 & complete note sheet
Tuesday
(O) - Identify evidence of a chemical change & state the law of conservation of mass
(LS) - review of demonstrations showing chemical change, notes & lecture on conservation of mass (balancing equations)
(H) - Finish Foldable Study Guide
Wednesday
(O) - balance chemical equations demonstrating conservation of mass
(LS) - smart-board chemical equation activity, partner lab "balancing chemical equations"
(H) - Lesson 1 Review pg. 309
Thursday
(O) - distinguish chemical/physical changes & demonstrate understanding of conservation of mass by balancing chemical equations
(LS) - Lesson 1 quiz, Introduction to lesson 2
(H) - Read pages 312 & 313 and complete lesson 2 note sheet
Friday
(O) - List & Identify different types of chemical reaction
(LS) - Discussion on types of chemical reactions, create foldable for lesson 2 (Due Wednesday)
(H) - no homework
1/30 - 2/3
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe how elements join together to form a chemical compounds
Lesson Summary (LS) - notes & lecture on basics of chemical equations & prep for lab "ions in solution"
Homework - lab prep questions
Tuesday
(O) - Describe how elements join together to form a chemical compounds
(LS) - Students will perform lab "Ions in Solution"
(H) - no homework
Wednesday
(O) - Describe how elements join together to form a chemical compounds
(LS) - Lab analysis of "ions in solution", introduction to Chapter 9
(H) - Read pgs. 301 - 303 complete note sheet (84)
Thursday
(O) - List signs of a chemical reaction & describe what happens to atoms in a chemical reaction
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on Lesson 1 Chapter 9
(H) - Read pgs. 306 - 308 & complete lesson 1 notes
Friday
(O) - Describe what happens to atoms in a chemical reaction
(LS) - Notes & lecture on lesson 1, Create Foldable study guide for lesson 1 (due Tuesday)
(H) - no homework
1/23 - 1/27 - Chapter 8 TEST Thursday 1/26
Monday
Objective (O) - Compare & contrast the 3 types of chemical bonding
Lesson Summary (LS) - Finish Ionic bonding mini lab, smart board activity, lesson 3 review
Homework (H) - Lesson 3 review questions pg. 282
Tuesday
(O) - Describe the different types of chemical bonding
(LS) - Lesson 3 open note quiz, CPS chapter review
(H) - chapter 8 review packet
Wednesday
(O) - Describe the different types of chemical bonding
Monday
No School - inservice for teachers
Tuesday
Objective (O) - Describe why water is a polar compound
Lesson Summary (LS) - Review Covalent Bonds, Chemical formulas & molecular models. Introduction to Ionic Bonding
Homework (H) - Read pgs. 284 & 285, complete note sheet pg. 80 for lesson 3
Wednesday
(O) - Define Ionic Compounds
(LS) - introduce formation of ions & ionic bonding, video "Making Stuff"
(H) - no homework
Thursday
(O) - Describe how metallic bonds are different from covalent & ionic bonds
(LS) - Finish Notes & lecture on Lesson 3, key concepts group worksheets
(H) - Finish Key Concepts WS if not done in class
Friday
(O) - Create ionic compounds using electron dot diagrams
(LS) - Mini Lab "How many Ionic compounds can you make"
no homework
1/9 - 1/13
Monday
Objective (O) - draw electron dot diagrams of several elements, describe common properties of covalent bonds
Lesson Summary (LS) - virtual tutor "atomic structure", Video on chemical bonding
Homework (H) - read pgs. 276 - 278 & complete Note sheet 1 for lesson 2
Tuesday
(O) - Describe common properties of covalent bonds
(LS) - notes & lecture on lesson 2, review of electron dot diagrams/activity
(H) - Electron Dot diagram worksheet
Wednesday
(O) - Describe common properties of covalent bonds
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on lesson 2, content practice group WS activities, introduce how to use electron dot representations of covalent bonds
(H) - Read page 279 & finish pg.78 of notes
Thursday
(O) - model compounds using electron dot diagrams to show covalent bonds
(LS) - Skills practice lab "How can you model compounds" (bring colored pencils if you have some)
(H) - Lesson 2 review page 281
Friday
(O) -
Friday
(O)
1/2 - 1/6 - QUIZ on Lesson 1 (pgs. 266 - 272) FRIDAY 1/6
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe how the periodic table is organized
Lesson Summary (LS) - Launch Lab pg. 267, Analyze results & introduce interactive periodic table
Homework (H) - Read pages 267-269 & complete Lesson 1 Note Sheet (pg.74)
Tuesday
(O) - Describe how an electron's energy is related to its distance from the nucleus of the atom, Identify Valence Electrons
(LS) - Analyze results of Launch Lab & introduce interactive periodic table, Review atomic structure, Discussion on Elements & bonding,
(H) - Finish Lesson 1 Note Sheet
Wednesday
(O) - Describe why atoms gain, lose or share electrons
(LS) - Finish Lesson 1 Lecture, Key concept group Worksheets/Activities
(H) - no homework
Thursday
(O) - Describe how an electron's energy is related to its distance from the nucleus of the atom, Describe why atoms gain, lose or share electrons
(LS) - Complete Lesson outline & key concept worksheets, Create Electron Dot Diagrams
(H) - Lesson 1 review questions pg. 273
Friday
(O) - Describe why atoms gain, lose or share electrons, Create Electron Dot Diagram
(LS) - Quiz on Lesson 1, Green Science Article discussion
no homework
12/19 -12/22
Monday
Students are Rating Creativity & Neatness of "Atomic Timeline" Project
no homework
Tuesday
Bill Nye Video on greatest discoveries in chemistry, Discussion Worksheet
no homework
Wednesday
Discussion of Bill Nye video, bonus activities
no homework
Thursday
Mythbusters "Holiday Special" conclusion (video we watched before Thanksgiving)
no homework
12/12 - 12/16 - TEST THURSDAY 12/15
Monday
(O) - Describe the modern atomic theory and identify the different parts of an atom
(LS) - Create poster on modern atomic model theory - DUE Friday 12/16
no homework
Tuesday
(O) - Describe how thermal energy effects the state of matter & the modern atomic theory
(LS) - CPS Class Review, work on review packet
(H) - Finish review packet
Wednesday
(O) - Describe how thermal energy effects the state of matter & the modern atomic theory
(LS) - Go over CPS results & review packet
(H) - Individualized Study Plan
Thursday - TEST CH. 6 (lessons 1 & 2) CH.7 (lesson 1)
no homework
Friday
Bonus Activities (25 minute classes - Drama Club Play)
12/5 - 12/9
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe how thermal energy effects the state of matter
Lesson Summary (LS) - Review of lesson 1 & 2 (ch6), finish graphing lab & analysis questions
Homework (H) - Finish Lab Analysis (if not finished in class), Read Lesson 1 (ch7) pgs. 236-239 & complete note pages 1 & 2
Tuesday
(O) - Describe how the atomic model has changed over time
(LS) - Notes & lecture on past atomic theories & the modern atomic model, key concepts group activities
(H) - Finish notes on ch. 7 Lesson 1
Wednesday
(O) - Describe the modern atomic theory and identify the different parts of an atom
(LS) - Finish lecture on modern atomic theory & structure, brain pop "Atomic Model" video
(H) - School to Home WS
Thursday
(O) - Describe the modern atomic theory and identify the different parts of an atom
(LS) - Create poster on modern atomic model theory
no homework
Friday
(O) - Describe the modern atomic theory and identify the different parts of an atom
(LS) - Create poster on modern atomic model theory
11/29 - 12/2 - Quiz Friday (12/2)
Tuesday
Objective (O) - Identify how temperature is related to particle (atoms/molecules) motion (pgs 208 - 215)
Lesson Summary (LS) - BrainPop video & review of phases of matter, Science Probe (particle motion), Introduction to Lesson 2
Homework (H) - Complete Page 1 & 2 of Lesson 2 Notes
Wednesday
(O) - Describe what happens to thermal energy as matter changes state (pgs 208 - 215)
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on Lesson 2, Analyzing graphs comparing thermal energy & changing states of matter, Key Concept activity
(H) - Complete page 3 & 4 of notes
Thursday
(O) - Relate temperature & thermal energy to vaporization, condensation, sublimation & evaporation (pgs 208 - 215)
(LS) - Finish Notes & Lecture on Lesson 2, Key Concepts group activity worksheets, Mini Lab Demonstration
(H) - Lesson 2 Review Page 215 & finish Venn Diagram if not done in class
Friday
(O) - Relate temperature & thermal energy to vaporization, condensation, sublimation & evaporation
(LS) - Quiz on Lesson 2, Melting & Vaporization of water graphing activity/demo. & Analysis (DUE TUESDAY 12/6)
No Homework
11/21 - 11/23
Monday
Objective (O) - list the 4 states of matter, Identify 2 factors that determine the state of the matter
Lesson Summary (LS) - Video "States of Matter" (15 min), video bonus quiz!!!, Discussion
Homework (H) - Lesson 1 Note Sheet "Solids, Liquids, Gasses"
Tuesday
(O) - Describe the attractive forces between molecules/atoms in solids, liquids & gasses
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on the 3 main states of matter
(H) - Finish Note Sheet on Lesson 1
Wednesday
(O) - Describe how temperature is related to particle motion
(LS) - Intro to lesson 2, graphing activity & create foldable for lesson 2
(H) - Don't eat too much Turkey or Spend too much money on Black Friday!!!
11/14 - 11/18 - Chapter 5 Test Friday 11/18
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe energy transformations in appliances (engines, refrigerators ect)
Lesson Summary (LS) - Notes & Lecture on lesson 3 "using thermal energy" (pgs. 183 - 186)
Homework (H) - Finish Lesson 3 notes on refrigerators & heat engines
Tuesday
(O) - Identify the effect of having a low or high specific heat
(LS) - Finish notes & lecture on Lesson 3, Key concepts group work
(H) - No Homework
Wednesday
(O) - Apply properties of matter to describe how heat is transferred between them
(LS) - Class Review of Chapter 5, CPS Review
(H) - Finish Practice Test
Thursday
(O) - Apply properties of matter to describe how heat is transferred between them
(LS) - Class review & discussion on results of CPS quiz, go over Practice Test
(H) - Individualized Study Plan
Friday
Chapter 5 Test
11/7 - 11/11 - Quiz on Lessons 1 & 2 Thursday
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe the 3 ways heat is transferred, define specific heat & identify good thermal conductors/insulators
Lesson Summary (LS) - Notes & Lecture on Convection, conduction & radiation
Homework (H) - Content Practice WS
Tuesday - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Wednesday
(O) - Describe Specific Heat & describe what happens to materials when heated
(LS) - Finish Notes & Lecture on Lesson 2
(H) - Lesson 1 & 2 book review questions (pgs.170 & 180)
Thursday
(O) - Apply knowledge of temperature & heat transfer
(LS) - Quiz on Lesson 1 & 2, prep for virtual lab
(H) - no homework
Friday
(O) - Describe how thermal energy effects the state of matter of an object
(LS) - Virtual Lab & Analysis
(H) - no homework
Friday
(O) -
10/31 - 11/4
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Monday
Objective (O) - Identify the relationship between temperature & kinetic energy
Lesson Summary (LS) - check bonus quizzes, intro to Chapter 5, Video "Thermal Energy, Temperature & Heat"
Homework (H) - NONE ... Happy Halloween
Tuesday
(O) - Identify the relationship between temperature & kinetic energy
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on the relationship between energy & heat, temperature scale conversion
(H) - Content Practice Worksheet Lesson 1
Wednesday
(O) - Convert between temperature scales (C & F), Describe how heat is transferred in terms of atoms/molecules
(LS) - Finish notes & Lecture on lesson 1, mini-lab & temperature conversion practice
(H) - Content Practice WS Lesson 1
Thursday
(O) - List & describe (provide examples) of the 3 types of heat transfer
(LS) - Notes and Lecture on lesson 2
(H) - Content Practice Worksheet
Friday
(O) - Describe what happens to material (on a molecular/atomic level) when it is heated
(LS) - Finish Notes & Lecture on lesson 2, Teacher Demonstrations of heat transfer
No Homework
10/24 - 10/28 - TEST FRIDAY
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe how centripetal force affects circular motion
Lesson Summary (LS) - BrainPOP video, Review Newton's second Law of motion, Notes & Lecture on centripetal force (inertia/gravity)
Homework (H) - Lesson 4 Outline
Tuesday
(O) - State Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, calculate Momentum
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, Content Practice group activity
(H) - calculate momentum WS
Wednesday
(O) - Explain why force in a force pair don't cancel each other out
(LS) - Key concept building group work, Class review for Chapter 2 Test
(H) - Review Packet
Thursday
(LS) - Class Review of Chapter 2 (go over review packets), CPS review test
(H) - individualized study plan questions
Friday
Chapter 2 TEST
10/17 - 10/21
Monday
Objective (O) - Describe how motion is related to balanced & unbalanced forces
Lesson Summary (LS) - Go over internet activity discussion sheet on Newton's 1st law, notes & lecture on Newtons 1st Law
Homework (H) - Lesson 2 "Newton's First Law" Outline
Tuesday
(O) - Describe the effect inertia has on the motion of an object, State Newton's 1st Law
(LS) - Inertia Demonstration, ebook personal tutor "net force", Content practice Group Activity
(H) - Lesson 2 Review pg. 58
Wednesday
(O) - State Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
(LS) - Review Newton's 1st Law, Notes & Lecture on Newton's 2nd Law, Video on Satellite Motion
(H) - Lesson 3 Outline
Thursday
(O) - Solve problems using Newton's 2nd Law equation (F = MA)
(LS) - Newtons 2nd Law demonstration, Group Activity "problem solving using f = ma)
(H) - Practice problems pg. 65
Friday
(O) - Explain the relationship between Force & Mass
(LS) - Review practice problems, Quiz on Newton's 1st & 2nd Law
No Homework
10/10 - 10/14
Monday
Objective (O) - List Newton's 3 laws of motion
Lesson Summary - Anticipation Set, Video (20 min.) "Exploring Newton's Laws of Motion", Bonus quiz, introduction to Gravity & Friction
Homework (H) - Lesson 1 outline
Tuesday
(O) - Describe contact (friction) & non-contact (gravity/magnetism) Forces & distinguish between weight & mass
(LS) - Notes & Lecture on Leson 1, activity "calculate your weight on other planets"
(H) - lesson 1 review Pg. 51 #'s 6 & 7
Wednesday
(O) - Describe how motion is related to balanced & unbalanced forces
(LS) - Introduction to the "Newton" & balanced vs. unbalanced forces, group activity "unbalanced forces on a soccer ball"
(H) - Finish notes on Lesson 1 "Friction & Gravity"
Thursday
(O) - Describe inertia & state Newton's 1st Law of Motion
(LS) - Notes & lecture on lesson 2, teacher demonstration of Newtons first law
(H) - Lesson 2 outline
Friday
(O) - Describe how inertia effects the motion of objects
(LS) - Computer Lab review of Lesson's 1 & 2, Physics is fun website exploration lab
(H) - no homework
10/3 - 10/7 - TEST Friday 10/6
Monday
Objective (O) - Analyze speed vs. time graphs
Lesson Summary (LS) - review graph reading strategies, group activity reading graphs
Homework (H) - Page 33, # 1-8
Tuesday
(O) - Describe Motion in terms of speed & acceleration
(LS) - Class Review of Chapter 1 "Describing Motion", CPS standardized test prep review
(H) - Review Packet
Wednesday
(O) - Describe Motion in terms of speed & acceleration
(LS) - go over CPS review, Chapter Review Question group review activity
(H) - Finish Review Packet
Thursday
(O) - Describe Motion in terms of speed & acceleration
(LS) - go over review packet, Chapter 1 practice test
(H) - STUDY
Friday
Chapter 1 Test "Describing Motion"No Homework
9/26 - 9/30
Monday
Objective (O) - Interpret & analyze distance vs. time graphs to solve problems
Lesson Summary (LS) - Review speed & distance vs. time graphs, concept builder activity
Homework (H) - Lesson 2 review questions #1-9 on Page 24
Tuesday
(O) - List 3 ways an object can accelerate
(LS) - Launch Lab "changing velocity", discussion & notes on lesson 3
(H) - Lesson 3 outline WS
Wednesday
(O) - Calculate Acceleration
(LS) - BrainPOP video & practice quiz, Notes & lecture on Lesson 3, math practice calculating acceleration
(H) - finish math practice WS
Thursday
(O) - Analyze speed vs. time graphs
(LS) - Finish notes on lesson 3, key concept builder group activity
(H) - acceleration practice problems on page 29 (in blue0 & page 33 # 7 & 8
Friday
(O) - Analyze speed vs. time graphs
(LS) - Acceleration calculation & graphing math lab activity
No Homework
9/19 - 9/23
Monday
Objective (O) - Differentiate between distance & displacement ; Identify important characteristics of reference points
Lesson Summary (LS) - Review Motion & reference points, Concept builder activity, finish notes & lecture on Lesson 1 (pgs 9 - 13)
Homework (H) - Lesson 1 Vocabulary WS & Content Practice A WS
Tuesday
(O) - Define speed & create/interpret distance vs. time graphs to calculate average speed
(LS) - Science Probe "misconceptions in graphing speed", go over average speed equations & do practice problems
(H) - Lesson 2 Outline WS
Wednesday
(O) - Create/interpret distance vs. time graphs to calculate average speed
(LS) - Mini Lab "how can you graph motion", Notes & Lecture on lesson 2
(H) - Math Skills practice "Speed"
Thursday
(O) - Interpret distance vs. time graphs to solve problems
(LS) - Finish notes on lesson 2, Concept building group activity, prep for virtual lab
(H) - Lesson 2 vocabulary & content practice B
Friday
(O) - Describe how horizontal motion effects vertical motion
(LS) - Virtual Lab in computer lab
(H) - no homework
9/12 - 9/16 - TEST WEDNESDAY 9/14 - Open House Thursday
Monday
Objective (O)- Discuss scientific inquiry and apply it by analyzing a real world investigation
Lesson Summary (LS)- class discussion of Scientific inquiry, group activity applying SI & begin REVIEW FOR Nature of Science Chapter Test
Homework - Review Assignment Book Questions (Pg.10 #1-7, Pg.18 #1-6, Pg. 26 # 1-4)
Tuesday
(O) - Discuss & analyze all aspects of Scientific Inquiry
(LS) - Go over review assignment, class discussion/review of chapter pages NOS 1-26, practice test
(H) - Finish practice test, Study
Wednesday
CHAPTER TEST "Nature of Science"
(H) - Outline for Lesson 1 "Describing Motion"
Thursday
(O) - Describe motion & explain what a reference point is
(LS) - Discover Activity "Where am I", Notes & Discussion on lesson 1
(H) - Lesson 1 Vocabulary WS & Content Practice A WS
Friday
(O) -Describe the difference between distance and displacement when an object moves
(LS) - Go over vocabulary & content practice A WS, Discover activity "distance vs. displacement"
No homework
9/5 - 9/9 - TEST Tuesday 9/13 Monday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday
Objective (O) - Explain why SI units are necessary, Identify the base SI units for common measurements
Lesson Summary (LS) - Smart Board "SI Base Units" quick match activity, Discussion of Accuracy vs. Precision, Practice SI conversions
Homework (H) - section 2 note-sheet & vocabulary
Wednesday
(O) - Explain why scientific notation is a useful tool for scientist
(LS) - Notes & lecture on scientific notation & calculating percent error, practice scientific notation & percent error calculations
(H) - Content practice WS Lesson 2
Thursday
(O) - Identify Variables & constants in Experiments
(LS) - Review scientific notation & calculating percent error, Identify Variables & constants in experiment scenario's
(H) - Content practice WS lesson 3
Friday
(O) - List steps of scientific inquiry, explain their importance to this process
(LS) - Review experimental design/identifying variables & scientific notation, Chapter review
(H) - Study for Chapter Test (Test MONDAY 9/12)
8/29 - 9/2
Monday - Welcome Back & Intro to 8th Grade Science, New Books!
Homework: get parent slip signed (due by Wed.)
Tuesday ( it begins....)
Objective (O): Define Science & Identify some steps used during scientific inquiry
Lesson Summary (LS): Bellringer Activity: Flying Machines, Go over Lesson 1 Vocabulary, "Video Shorts" exploring branches of science, Class discussion & notes on what Science is & the process scientific inquiry, BrainPop Video "Scientific Method"
Homework (H): Read Pages 5-8 & Complete Lesson 1 Outline/Notes
Wednesday
(O): Distinguish between scientific Theory & Law, Identify the importance of critical thinking in the science
(LS): Class Science Probe "Prove or Disprove", Activity "Identifying Valid Hypothesis", Review of the process of scientific inquiry, Partner Activity "Scientific Inquiry Practice", Finish notes & discussion on critical thinking
(H): No Homework
Thursday
(O): Explain why scientific notation & SI units are useful tools for scientists
(LS): Review of Scientific inquiry (brainpop video & quiz), Hypothesis activity & distinguishing between scientific Law & Theory activity.
(H): Worksheet (WS): Read Pages 9 - 11 & complete notes for Lesson one, Lesson 1 outline WS
Friday
(O): Successfully use SI units & scientific notation to collect data & calculate percent error
(LS): Lesson 1 Quiz, Begin Lesson 2 Outline, Math Practice Activity "Measurement & Scientific Tools, Calculating Percent Error"
NO HOMEWORK - Enjoy your Weekend!