Physical Science Lesson Plan

August 2010
23
Monday
TSW complete workbook pages 1-6. chapter 1
24
Tuesday
TSW complete workbook pages 1-6 from previous day
25
Wednesday
TSW complete scientific method scenarios worksheet.
26
Thursday
CHAPTER 1 TEST
27
Friday
REVIEW CHAPTER 1 TEST
September 2010
13
Monday
TSW begin Ch 3. Forces. Read Sec. 1 & discuss the types of frictions. Cal. acceleration using force
14
Tuesday
TSW read Sec 3.2 Gravity. Cal weight/gravitational force. Compare/contrast weight & mass
15
Wednesday
TSW read 3.3. Discuss Newton's 3rd Law of motion. Cal. momentum
16
Thursday
TSW complete lab pg 89. "Measuring the Effects of Air Resistance"
17
Friday
Review Ch3. Complete Ch 3 Worksheet. VOCAB DUE
20
Monday
TSW complete chapter 3 Review
21
Tuesday
TSW begin Chapter 3. Energy. Compare/contrast forms of energy
22
Wednesday
TSW illustrate forms of energy. Explain how energy is conserved in all forms
23
Thursday
CHAPTER 3 TEST
24
Friday
TSW relate engery in the forms of potential & kinetic to everyday activities & describe each
27
Monday
TSW outline chapter 4. Review for TEST THURSDAY
28
Tuesday
VOCAB DUE Chapter 4 Review Assessment
29
Wednesday
chapter 4 test review game.."HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW"
30
Thursday
CHAPTER 4 TEST
October 2010
1
Friday
Ch 5. Work & Machine. TSW desribe how this machines are used to make work easier. Observe machines
11
Monday
NO SCHOOL
12
Tuesday
AHEC of a Summer Program Presentation by Joy G.
13
Wednesday
-TSW discuss how work and energy are related. Read pg 127-131. Complete sec assess 1-5
14
Thursday
TSW discuss how machince simplifies work and power. Calculate work & efficiency
15
Friday
TSW learn different types of machines(lever, pulley, wedge ettc.) Complete sec assess 1-5 pg 146
18
Monday
TSW complete Lab Project "LEVERS" pg 147 answer question 1-4
19
Tuesday
Vocab test on Ch 5. Review Chapter/ Complete Chapter Review Assessment
20
Wednesday
CHAPTER 5 TEST
21
Thursday
Thermal Energy. Read pg 158-163 explain how temp, mass & energy are related.cal heat change
22
Friday
Read pg 164-169 Compare/contrast conduction & convection. Explain radiation
25
Monday
Review and discuss why conduction and convection takes place
26
Tuesday
Science Inquiry...Convection or Conduction
27
Wednesday
Complete Science Inquiry
28
Thursday
HAUNTED HOUSE
29
Friday
HAUNTED HOUSE
November 2010
1
Monday
TSW outline chapter 6.1 -6.3
2
Tuesday
Lab "Calorimeter"
3
Wednesday
Lab "Conduction in Gases" pg 181
4
Thursday
Outline chapter (Sub)
5
Friday
Complete Study Guide (Sub)
7
Sunday
Review Chapter 6.1 and 6.2
8
Monday
Review Chapter 6.3 and lab review
9
Tuesday
Chapter 6 Assessment
10
Wednesday
Chpater 6 Vocab Test
11
Thursday
Chapter 6 Test
15
Monday
Review Online Quiz for Chapter 6 Test...TUESDAY
16
Tuesday
CHAPTER 6 TEST
17
Wednesday
Lab Equipment introduction...lab safety
18
Thursday
Lab Equipment demostration...review lab safety
19
Friday
Quiz on lab safety...HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING
29
Monday
TSW describe the properties of static electricity. Ch 7.1. Distinguish between conductors&insulators
30
Tuesday
7.1 Quiz Explain how dry cell provides a source of voltage difference.
December 2010
1
Wednesday
Describe the relationship among voltage difference, risstance, and current.
2
Thursday
Vocab Test. Describe the difference between series and parallel circuits
3
Friday
Recognize the function of circuit breakers and fuses.
6
Monday
TSW complete chapter review
7
Tuesday
TSW complete Ch 7 worksheet/review/study guide
8
Wednesday
Chapter 7 TEST Electricity
9
Thursday
TSW REVIEW FOR MIDTERM (COMPREHENSIVE)
10
Friday
TSW REVIEW FOR MIDTERM (COMPREHENSIVE)
January 2011
5
Wednesday
Ch. 8: Describe the prperties of temporary & permanent magnets. Model magnetic behavior
6
Thursday
Understand the relationship between electic current & magnetism. Explain how electromagents are made
7
Friday
Describe how a generator produces electric current. Explain AC/DC and transformers
18
Tuesday
Read pg 258-262 Describe the structure of an atom, Discuss what radioactivity is.
19
Wednesday
Read pg 263-267. Compare/contrast alpha, beta, & gamma particles.
20
Thursday
Read 268-272 Describe how radio activity can be detected in nature & the body.
21
Friday
Explain nuclear fission/how it begins chain reactions.Discuss how nuclear reactions can treat cancer
24
Monday
Explain nuclear reactions, compare/contrat nuclear fusion/fission
25
Tuesday
Complete Study Guide, Complete Chapter 9 Assessment Review
26
Wednesday
Vocab Test. Review Chapter 9
27
Thursday
Lab. The Dominoe Affect
28
Friday
CHAPTER 9 TEST
31
Monday
Ch. 10 Discuss properties and uses of the three main types of fossil fuels.
February 2011
1
Tuesday
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear energy to produce electricity.
2
Wednesday
Analyze the need for alternate energy sources & methods of generating electricity.
3
Thursday
Lab. Solar Heating...pg 311 How does color affect the amount of heat absored from the Sun.
4
Friday
CH 10 TEST
7
Monday
TSW explain how sound travels through different mediums.
8
Tuesday
TSW recognize how amplitude, intensity, & loudness are relates. Discuss the Doppler Effect
9
Wednesday
Distinguish between noise & music. Describe why different instruments have different sound qualities
10
Thursday
Recognize some of the factors that determine how a concert hall of theater is designed.
11
Friday
Watch August Rush to identify the elements of sound & compare the different designed of concert hall
14
Monday
Review Chapter 12...TEST WEDNESDAY
15
Tuesday
Lab Activity... Making Music.. Investigate tones using only water & test tubes.