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SMITHA MIDDLE SCHOOL
2009 - 2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
PHYSICAL SCIENCE – LESSON PLANS/STUDY GUIDE – 3RD QUARTER
MS. YVONNE WHITE - [email protected] – VISIT MY BLOG- http://1217986664s505.typepad.com
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B.S. in Elementary Education from Oral Roberts University – Tulsa, Oklahoma
M.A. in Science Education from Keele University – Staffordshire, England
Teacher Support Specialist, GIFTED Certification – Cobb County
TEXTBOOK COST AND REPLACEMENT - $ 71.00
WEEK 22 – LESSON PLANS – ELECTRICITY –S8CS2, S8CS4.b S8CS9.a,b,S8P1, S8P5
DAY 106 - MONDAY – JANUARY 4, 2010 – TEACHER WORKDAY – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
DAY 107 - TUESDAY – JANUARY 5, 2010 – COMPLETE
RESEARCH PAPER DUE &
Blank BOARD!
GOALS. The learner will describe how charged objects interact by using the law of electric charges.
Describe 3 ways in which an object can become charged. Compare conductors with insulators. Define static
electricity and electric discharge.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW ARE DIFFERENT FORMS OF ENERGY RELATED? BENCHMARK EXAMS THIS
WEEK
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 3 OUTLINE – ELECTRIC CHARGE AND STATIC ELECTRICITY - NO TEST THIS
WEEK
HOMEWORK: READ SECTION 3 – ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONS PAGE 490 ANSWER QUEST 1-7 – Read Weird
Science – Do Math pb.
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: How can you detect the type of electrical charge on an object? MATERIALS: tape,
glass, plastic, metal, cloth
DAY 108 – WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 6, 2010
LAB FORMAT # 3 – GUIDED INQUIRY - PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HOMEWORK
DUE!
GOALS: The learner will design a model of static electricity. Experience the effects of a Van de Graff machine. Design an
electroscope to detect a charge.
LAB 1: Can you demonstrate how charged objects interact? MATERIALS: balloons, string, cloth, comb, paper. Inflate balloons, tie
on string, and rub one balloon.
LAB 2: Can you explain how a Van de Graff machine works? MATERIALS: Van de Graff machine. Turn machine on and touch it.
Explain what happens.
LAB 3: Can you win at electric field hockey? MATERIALS: PHET HOCKEY COMPUTER GAME
DAY 109 – THURSDAY – JANUARY 7, 2010
GOALS: The learner will name essential parts of a circuit. Compare series circuits with parallel circuits.
Explain how fuses and circuit breakers protect their home.
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 4 OUTLINE – ELECTRIC CIRCUITS – PAGE 494 – 499
HOMEWORK: READ SECTION 2 – ELECTRIC CURRENT AND ENERGY – PAGE 482 – 489 – ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-13
DAY 110 – FRIDAY – JANUARY 8, 2010
LAB FORMAT # 4 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENTy – HOMEWORK
DUE!
GOALS: The learner will build a circuit with a working switch, build a series circuit and a parallel circuit.
LAB 1: Can you build a circuit with a switch? MATERIALS: bulb, socket, wires, battery, switch. DESIGN YOUR OWN TEST.
LAB 2: Can you build a series circuit with a switch? MATERIALS: bulbs, sockets, switch batteries, wire. DESIGN YOUR TEST.
LAB 3: Can you build a parallel circuit? MATERIALS: bulbs, sockets, batteries, wire. DESIGN YOUR OWN TEST.
NOTE BOOK CHECK: You should have 4 DO NOWS, 4 LABS, 6 CT LABS. NO TEST THIS WEEK.
WEEK 23 – LESSON PLANS – ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM – S8CS1, S8CS4, S8P4,
S8P5
DAY 111 – MONDAY – JANUARY 11, 2010
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW WOULD YOUR LIFE CHANGE IF YOU HAD NO ELECTRICITY?
GOALS: The learner will describe the force between two magnetic poles. Explain why some materials are magnetic and some are
not. Describe four different categories of magnets. Give two examples of the effect of Earth’s magnetic field.
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 5 OUTLINE - MAGNETS AND MAGNETISM – PAGE 510 - 517
HOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION – PAGE 504 – 505/ STUDY FOR TEST # 10
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: Why does the nail keep spinning? MATERIALS: battery, nail, magnet, wire
DAY 112 – TUESDAY – JANUARY 12, 2010 – HOMEWORK DUE!
GOALS: The learner will demonstrate and apply their knowledge of magnets and electricity through hands on activities.
LAB FORMAT # 5 – OPEN INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON
ACTIVITIES:
LAB 1: Can you build an electromagnet with a switch? MATERIALS: battery, wire, paper clip, nails. DESIGN YOUR OWN
EXPERIMENT.
LAB 2: Can you build a train that levitates? MATERIALS: rectangular magnets, blocks, tracks, tape. DESIGN YOUR OWN TEST
LAB 3: Can you build a DC motor? MATERIALS: cup, paper clips, battery, magnet, copper wire. Follow instructions on page 530-31
DAY 113 – WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 13, 2010
GOALS: The learner will explain how a magnetic field can produce an electric current. Explain how transformers and generators
work.
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 6 OUTLINE – MAGNETISM FROM ELECTRICITY – PAGE 518 – 528
HOMEWORK: READ SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY – DO LANGUAGE ARTS ACTIVITY – PAGE 536 – STUDY FOR TEST # 10
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: DESIGN YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR YOUR SCIENCE FAIR/ INVENTION
CONVENTION BOARD
PARENTS, PLEASE REVIEW SYLLABUS AND SIGN.
_________________________________________________________________________
ALL PLANS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SCHOOL EVENTS, CLASS
ASSESSMENTS, PRETEST RESULTS OR THE TEACHER’S PERROGATIVE.
DAY 114 – THURSDAY – JANUARY 14, 2010 – HOMEWORK DUE!
LAB FORMAT # 6 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS-ON
ACTIVITIES
GOALS: The learner will demonstrate how to produce an electric current with a magnet, build a Oerstead meter and demonstrate
electromagnetism.
LAB 1: Can you produce an electric current with a magnet? MATERIALS: , wire, magnet, cardboard tube. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
LAB 2: Can you make a model of Hans Oerstead meter? MATERIALS: compass, cardboard, insulated copper wire. FOLLOW
DIRECTIONS.
LAB 3: Can you explain how a voltmeter works? MATERIALS: bar magnet, wire, battery, meter. Follow Teacher’s instruction
DAY 115 – FRIDAY – JANUARY 15, 2010 – REVIEW AND ADMINISTER TEST # 10 – AFTER THE
TEST, STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUBMITTED A COMPLETED RESEARCH PAPER WILL
BE ALLOWED TO SELECT THEIR STYLE OF LETTERING FOR THEIR DISPLAY BOARD
AND BEGIN WORK ON THEIR TITLE. YOU MUST ALSO HAVE YOUR BLUEPRINT
COMPLETED.
CHECK YOUR SYLLUBUS EVERYNIGHT TO SEE
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING TO SCHOOL THE
NEXT DAY!
WEEK 24 - LESSON PLANS – SCIENCE FAIR/INVENTION CONVENTION
PREPARATION - S8P1, S8CS1, S8CS2, S8CS3, S8CS4, S8CS5, S8CS6, S8CS7, S8CS8, S8CS9, S8CS10
DAY 116 – MONDAY – JANUARY 18, 2010–
MARTIN LUTHER KING’S HOLIDAY –
NO SCHOOL
DAY 117 – TUESDAY – JANUARY 19, 2010 – PERFORMANCE
BASED ASSESSMENT ALL
WEEK.
GOALS; Students will complete the tracing of the PROJECT
TITLE AND COLOR TITLE
NO TALKING DURING THE 1ST 30 MINUTES OF CLASS.
DAY 118 – WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 20, 2010 -
OF CLASS.
NO TALKING FOR THE 1ST 30 MINUTES
GOALS: Students will now organize and place SUBTITLES
COLOR SUBTITLES.
DAY 119 – THURSDAY – JANUARY 21, 2010 -
ON BOARD. TRACE AND/OR
NO TALKING FOR THE 1ST 30 MINUTES OF
CLASS..
GOALS: The students will BRING INFORMATION
THE GOES UNDER SUBTITLES FOR
PROOFREADING. AFTER PROOFREADING , PLACE INFO ON PROJECT BOARD.
DAY 120 – FRIDAY – JANUARY 22, 2010
NO TALKING. BOARDS WILL BE INSPECTED
FOR COMPLETION.
GOALS: The students will be given the SPEECH
FORMAT. WRITE OUT SPEECH AND
BEGIN PRACTICE.
NO BOARDS WILL GO HOME UNTIL JAN. 29, 2010. THERE ARE CERTAIN ASPECTS OF
THE BOARD THAT MUST BE SUPERVISED BY THE TEACHER. ONCE THESE
ELEMENTS ARE ON THE BOARD CORRECTLY, I WILL ALLOW THE BOARD TO GO
HOME. ALL STUDENTS WHO NEED TO DO EXTRA DECORATING ON THEIR BOARD
MAY TAKE THEM HOME ON JAN. 29, 2010. ALL BOARDS MUST BE RETURNED ON
MONDAY FEB. 1, 2010. THERE IS A PENALTY FOR LATE BOARDS. THE COMPETITION
WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010.
WEEK 25 – LESSON PLANS – SCIENCE FAIR/INVENTION CONVENTION PREP.S8P1, S8CS1 – CS10
WEEK – REPORT CARDS
DISTRIBUTE DURING CONFERENCE WEEK – EARLY RELEASE
DAY 121 – MONDAY – JANUARY 25, 2010 – CONFERENCE
GOALS: The students will PERFORM SPEECHES IN FRONT OF ME. ANY STUDENTS WITH
INCOMPLETE BOARDS NEED TO COMPLETE THEM TODAY.
DAY 122 – TUESDAY – JANUARY 26, 2010 – EARLY RELEASE ALL WEEK
GOALS: The students will PERFORM SPEECHES IN FRONT OF ME. ANY
STUDENTS
WITH INCOMPLETE BOARDS NEED TO COMPLETE THEM TODAY.
DAY 123 – WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 27, 2010
GOALS: the students will PERFORM A DEMONSTRATION
OF THEIR EXPERIMENT
FOR THE FAIR. INVENTIONS AND OTHER TESTING MATERIALS MUST BE
BROUGHT TO SCHOOL TODAY. ANIMALS SUCH AS HAMSTERS, MICE, FISH,
OR DOGS CAN BE BROUGHT ON THE DAY OF THE FAIR.
DAY 124 – THURSDAY – JANUARY 28, 2010
GOALS: The students will be POSITIONED
AT THEIR STATIONS TO PERFORM THEIR
SPEECH IN FRONT OF ME.
DAY 125 – FRIDAY – JANUARY 29, 2010
– BOARDS MAY GO HOME TODAY!
STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR BOARDS MAY LEAVE THEM AT SCHOOL.
INCOMPLETE BOARDS NEED TO B E COMPLETED OVER THE WEEKEND AND
BROUGHT BACK ON MONDAY. THERE IS A PENALTY FOR LATE PROJECTS.
STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT BROUGHT MATERIALS USED IN THEIR
EXPERIMENT TO SCHOOL MUST BRING ALL MATERIALS ON MONDAY WITH
THEIR COMPLETED BOARD. THE COMPETITION IS ON FEB. 5, 2010. STUDENTS
NEED TO WEAR BLACK & WHITE ATTIRE.
WEEK 26 – LESSON PLANS -ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY ALL
PROJECT BOARDS AND
PRODUCTS DUE!
DAY 126 – MONDAY – FEBRUARY 1, 2010
GOALS: The learner will identify the role of a circuit board in an electronic device. Describe semiconductors and how their
conductivity can be changed. Describe diodes, transistors and how they are used. Explain how integrated circuits are used.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How much of your daily life depends on some form of technology?
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 7 OUTLINE – ELECTRONIC DEVICES – PAGE 540 – 545
HOMEWORK: READ SECTION 2 – COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – PAGE 546 -553 ANSWER QUESTIONS 1 – 8CHECKUP TEST ON FRIDAY
DAY 127 – TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 2, 2010– HOMEWORK DUE!
LAB FORMAT # 7 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE –BASED ASSESSMENT – Hands-on
Activities:
LAB 1: Can you locate AM and FM stations with a toy radio in your classroom? MATERIALS: small radio, chart. Rotate around the
room and find stations.
LAB 2: Can you explain how each sample robot works? MATERIALS: 4 small mechanical robots. Examine each robot and explain
how each works.
LAB 3: Can you explain how a compass is affected by a magnetic field? MATERIALS: COMPUTER Phet program
DAY 128 – WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 3, 2010
GOALS; The learner will list a computer’s basic functions and describe its development. Identify the main components. Explain how
CD-R’s store information. Describe computer networks.
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 8 OUTLINE – COMPUTERS – PAGE 554 – 561
HOMEWORK: GO HOME AND PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH – CHECKUP TEST ON FRIDAY
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: SKILLS LAB – PAGE 562-563 Can you build a telegraph machine? MATERIALS: wood, wire,
battery, tacks,bulb/socket
DAY 129 – THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 4, 2010 – SCIENCE
FAIR/CONVENTION
REHEARSAL
STUDENTS WILL PERFORM THEIR SPEECHES AND DEMONSTRATIONS ON
THIS DAY!
DAY 130 – FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 5, 2010 - SCIENCE COMPETITION TODAY- NOTEBOOKS
DUE!8DN,7LABS,8CTEs
STUDENTS MUST BE DRESSED APPROPRIATELY; BLACK PANTS OR SKIRTS AND WHITE
SHIRTS OR BLOUSES. STUDENTS WILL BE JUDGED BY STUDENT TEACHERS, SCHOOL
SPONSERS, AND ADMINISTRATION. BE POLITE, RESPECTFUL AND ENTHUSIASTIC DURING
THE ENTIRE EVENT. NO TALKING UNNECESSARILY DURING THE JUDGING PROCESS. AFTER
BEING JUDGED, STUDENTS SHOULD PUT AWAY THEIR BOARD AND PROPS. SCIENCE FAIR
RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON MONDAY. DON’T FORGET TO PUT NOTEBOOKS IN THE BOX.
CHECKUP TEST
WEEK 27 – LESSON – ENERGY OF WAVES– S8P4
DAY 131 – MONDAY – FEBRUARY 8, 2010- NOTEBOOKS RETURNED- WINNERS OF FAIR WILL
BE POSTED ON WALL!
GOALS: The learner will describe how waves transfer energy without transferring matter. Distinguish between waves that require a
medium and waves that do not. Explain the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does changing one part of a wave affect the total wave in terms of frequency
and amplitude?
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 1 OUTLINE – THE NATURE OF WAVES – PAGE 574 - 583
HOMEWORK: STUDY GUIDE ON WAVES – STUDY FOR TEST 11
DAY 132– TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 9, 2010 – PERFORMANCED BASED – LAB FORMAT # 1 HOMEWORK DUE
GOALS: The learner will learn demonstrate how waves are a means of transmitting energy. They will also examine different types of
waves.
LAB 1: Where does a wave get its energy? MATERIALS: rope, partner, and chart. Hold and stretch out the rope .Move the rope up
and down.
LAB 2: Can you compare and contrast types of waves? MATERIALS: slinkies. Use the slinky to demonstrate the movement of types of
waves
LAB 3: Can you build a skate wave? MATERIALS: Phet ENERGY SKATE COMPUTER PROGRAM
DAY 133 – WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 10, 2010
GOALS: The learner will identify and describe four wave properties. Explain how amplitude and frequency are related to the energy
of a wave.
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 2 OUTLINE – WAVE INTERACTIONS – PAGE 584 - 589
HOMEWORK: CRCT PREPARATION PAGE 594 – 595 : STUDY FOR TEST 11
CRITICAL THINKING: SCIENCE SKILLS ACTIVITY – PAGE 589 A-B . MATERIALS: STRAWS. Follow directions.
DAY 134 – THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 11, 2010 – PERFORMANCE BASED- LAB FORMAT # 2 –
HOMEWORK DUE
GOALS: The learner will demonstrate the nature of a wave. Explain how the wave of one object affect another object. Calculate the
speed of waves.
LAB 1: Can you see the vibration effects of a tuning fork? MATERIALS: beaker, water, tuning fork. Tap the fork and touch it to the
liquids.
LAB 2: Can you calculate the frequency of a wave? MATERIALS: TEXTBOOK LAB Use your math skill to solve the problems.
LAB 3: Can you match wave frequencies? MATERIALS: PHET COMPUTER PROGRAM- FOURIER WAVE
DAY 135 – FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 12, 2010 - NOTEBOOK CHECK – 2 DO NOWS, 2 LABS, 1 CTE LAB – TEST #
11– INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC PROJECT – Due 3/12/10- ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How much of
your daily life depends on technology?
WEEK 28 – LESSON PLANS – THE NATURE OF SOUND – S8P4
DAY 136 – MONDAY – FEBRUARY 15, 2010 – PRESIDENT’S DAY – NO SCHOOL
DAY 137 – TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 16, 2010 – S8P4 – PROGRESS REPORTS DISTRIBUTED
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW WOULD YOUR LIFE HANGE IF YOU LOST YOUR HEARING?
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 3 OUTLINE – WHAT IS SOUND? P age 600 - 605
HOMEWORK: STUDY GUIDE ON SOUND – NO TEST THIS WEEK
DAY 138 – WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 17, 2010 – SPS9, S8P4
LAB FORMAT # 3 - OPEN INQUIRY – S8P4: – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT –
HOMEWORK DUE
LAB 1; Can you build a homemade guitar? MATERIALS: cardboard tube, rubber bands, pencil. Stretch different bands around the
box for sounds.
LAB 2: Can you hear sound through a string telephone? MATERIALS: paper cups, string, partner. Place string through a hole in the
cup. Stretch out the string and talk to a partner to see if they can hear what you say.
LAB 3: Can you explain how we hear sound? MATERIALS: PHET SOUND COMPUTER PROGRAM
DAY 139 - THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 18, 2010
GOALS: The learner will compare the speed of sound in different media. Explain how frequency and pitch are related. Describe the
Doppler effect and give examples. Explain how amplitude and loudness are related.
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 4 OUTLINE – PROPERTIES OF SOUND – PAGE 606 - 611
HOMEWORK: WEIRD SCIENCE – MATH ACTIVITY - NO TEST THIS WEEK
CRITICAL THINKING: SKILLS PRACTICE LAB – PAGE 622 – 623
DAY 140 – FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 19, 2010 – NOTEBOOK CHECK
LAB FORMAT # 4 – OPEN INQUIRY – S8P4 -PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HOMEWORK
DUE
GOALS: The learner will learn how hearing loss affects sounds. Students will demonstrate how to get different pitches from different
objects. Determine how sound is different when it travels through a solid.
LAB 1: Can you develop a melody or play a song using toy instruments? MATERIALS: flutes, bells, drums, shakers. As a group,
change noise into music.
LAB 2: Can you make music from everyday items. MATERIALS: bottles, straws, tubes, rubber bands, etc. Create a tune from items on
the table.
LAB 3: Can you explain wave interference? MATERIALS: PHET WAVE INTERFERENCE COMPUTER PROGRAM
YOU SHOULD HAVE: 4 DO NOWS, 4 LABS, 2 CT LABS – 3 WEEKS LEFT TO WORK ON MUSIC
PROJECT.
WEEK 29 – LESSON PLANS – S8P4 – INTERACTIONS OF SOUND WAVES
DAY 141– MONDAY - FEBRUARY 22, 2010
GOALS: The learner will be able to explain how echoes are produced, and describe their use in locating objects. Give examples of
constructive and destructive interference of sound waves. Identify three sound wave interactions and example of each.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW MUCH TECHNOLOGY DO YOU USE THAT DEPEND ON SOUND WAVES TO WORK?
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 5 OUTLINE – INTERACTIONS OF SOUND WAVES
HOMEWORK: SECTION REVIEW p547 and p551 QUESTION 1-3 STUDY FOR TEST # 12
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: FREQUENCY OF SOUND WAVES ACTIVITY – MATERIALS: plastic pipes,
rubber bands, and chart
DAY 142 – TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 23, 2010– S8P4 – HOMEWORK DUE!
LAB FORMAT # 5 – GUIDED INQUIRY– PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON
ACTIVITIES:
GOALS: The learner will demonstrate pitch and tune using flexible plastic tubes. The learner will demonstrate how sound waves are
reflected off objects. Demonstrate and explain how sound interacts with a medium.
LAB 1: Can you develop a melody using plastic tubes? MATERIALS: flexible, plastic tubes. Twirl tubes at different speeds to get
different pitches. Develop a melody.
LAB 2: How does sound interact with a medium? MATERIALS: 2 tuning forks block, rubberband. Tie band on a fork, vibrate both
and put on box.
LAB 3: Can you demonstrate how sound waves reflect off objects? MATERIALS: 2 long cardboard tubes, clock, and sq. foot board.
Place tubes at an angle to each other but not touching. Place the board an inch or two in front of ends of tube. Hold clock at the
opposite end. Listen at other tube.
DAY 143 – WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 24, 2010 – S8P4
GOALS: The learner will define sound quality. Describe how each family of musical instruments produces sound. Explain how noise is
different from music.
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW”# 6 OUTLINE – SOUND QUALITY
HOMEWORK: CHAPTER REVIEW p558 – p559 1 – 21 STUDY FOR TEST # 12
DAY 144 – THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 25, 2010 – S8P4– HOMEWORK DUE!
LAB FORMAT # 6 - GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HANDS ON
ACTIVITIES:
GOALS: The learner will demonstrate resonance. The learner will demonstrate the Doppler Effect. The learner will calculate wave
speed.
LAB 1: What is the relationship between air, wave frequency and wavelength during resonance? MATERIALS: cylinder, water, tuning
fork, plastic tube. Fill cylinder with water. Hold a plastic tube in the water. Strike tuning fork and hold above the tube. Record the
results.
LAB 2: Can you demonstrate how a Doppler works? MATERIALS: Tuning fork, string. Tie string on end of tuning fork. Tap it and
swing from side to side.
LAB 3: Can you explain how radio waves travel? MATERIALS: PHET RADIO WAVE COMPUTER PROGRAM
DAY 145 – FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 26, 2010 –NOTEBOOK CHECK- 6DN, 6 LABS, 3 CTEs–REVIEW &
ADMINISTER TEST 12
YOU HAVE TWO WEEK LEFT TO COMPLETE YOUR MUSIC PROJECT.
WEEK 30 – LESSON PLANS
DAY 146 – MONDAY – MARCH 1, 2010 – THE NATURE OF LIGHT –S8P4
GOALS: The learner will explain why electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. Describe how electromagnetic waves are
produced. Calculate distances traveled by light using the value for speed of light.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT ROLE DOES LIGHT PLAY IN KEEPING YOU HEALTHY?
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 7 - LIGHT AND THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM p 564 – p574
HOMEWORK: READ LIGHT SOURCES AND MIRRORS p594 – 604 Answer section review questions – STUDY FOR TEST # 13
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: Can you make a color wheel? MATERIALS: Cardboard, scissors, string, markers
DAY 147 – TUESDAY – MARCH 2, 2010 – S8P4– HOMEWORK DUE
LAB FORMAT # 7 – STRUCTURED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT:
GOALS: The learner will build a spectroscope and demonstrate how to use it. Students will determine through experimentation
which color absorb the most heat. The learner will determine how colors are made.
LAB 1: How does a spectroscope work? MATERIALS: tube, black paper, diffraction grating, light. Cut a slit in the dark paper. Place
at the end of tube and diffraction grating as eyepiece. Look at the light and record your results.
LAB 2: Which color is the hottest? MATERIALS: thermometers, light, colored filters, water, graph paper, cups. Place water and
thermometers in cups. Cover with colored plastic filters and measure temperature.
LAB 3: What happens when colors combine? MATERIALS: PHET COLOR COMPUTER PROGRAM. Blend two colors together at a
time. Record observations
DAY 148 – WEDNESDAY – MARCH 3, 2010 – S8P4
GOALS: The learner will compare regular reflection with diffuse reflection. Describe absorption and scattering of light. Explain how
refraction can create optical illusions and separate white light into colors. Describe diffraction and interference of light.
CLASSWORK: “DO NOW” # 8 – INTERACTIONS OF LIGHT AND LIGHT OF COLOR p575 – p585
HOMEWORK:– READ LIGHT AND SIGHT- Answer section review questions STUDY FOR TEST # 13
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITY: How does the size of an object compare with that of its image in a plane mirror? MATERIALS:
plane mirror, colored glass, pencil, graph paper, modeling clay. Follow the directions on page 593 in textbook.
DAY 149 - THURSDAY – MARCH 4, 2010 –– S8P4- HOMEWORK DUE
GOALS: The learner will examine how light electron travel. Demonstrate how a convex lens works. Explain how a prism affects
white light.
LAB FORMAT # 8 – GUIDED INQUIRY – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT
LAB 1: Does light travel in a straight line through all mediums? MATERIALS: Laser light, containers, water, jello, powder, flashlight,
protractor
LAB 2: How do concave and convex mirrors work? MATERIALS: concave and convex mirrors, candle, paper. Follow instructions on
handout.
LAB 3: How does a prism work? MATERIALS: prism, flashlight, paper, colored pencils or markers. Shine light through prism. Draw
the colors.
DAY 150 – FRIDAY – MARCH 5, 2010 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How would your life change if you were
blind? NOTEBOOKS ARE DUE. 8 DO NOWS, 8 LABS, 5 CTEs, TEST # 13 – 1 week left
for music project
WEEK 31 – LESSON PLANS – CRITICAL THINKING WEEK -– S8CS1, S8CS2, S8CS3,
S8CS4, S8CS6
DAY 151 – MONDAY – MARCH 8, 2010 – NOTEBOOKS RETURNED
GOALS: The learner will explore the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit the traits
in their own efforts to understand how the world works. Students will understand the process of scientific inquiry.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW CAN THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD BE USED TO SOLVE EVERYDAY
PROBLEMS?
CRITICAL THINKING A: Which parachute makes the best descent? MATERIALS: cloth, paper, plastic, string. DESIGN YOUR
OWN TEST.
DAY 152 – TUESDAY – MARCH 9, 2010 – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT – HOMEWORK
DUE!
GOALS: The learner will explore the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit the traits
in their own efforts to understand how the world works. Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly.
CRITICAL THINKING B: What are colors made of? MATERIALS: filter paper, markers, pipe cleaner. Petri dish, and alcohol. Place
alcohol in a Petri dish. Place a small dot of color in center of filter. Put pipe cleaner in center of filter and place on top of dish. Record
your results and explain.
CLASS LAB 2: Can you write secret messages? MATERIALS: gold bond paper, lemon juice, baking soda, NH4
DAY 153 – WEDNESDAY - MARCH 10, 2010 - S8CS1, S8CS7
GOALS: The learner will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly. Students will understand
scientific inquiry.
CRITICAL THINKING C: WHAT IS CAUSING THE MAGIC COLORS? MATERIALS: vinegar, ammonia, phenolthalein, beakers.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
DAY 154 – THURSDAY – MARCH 11, 2010 – HOMEWORK DUE!
GOALS: The learner will explore the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit the traits
in their own efforts to understand how the world works. Students will communicate ideas and activities clearly.
CRITICAL THINKING D: ARE THERE ANY SIMILARITIES AMONG FINGERPRINTS? MATERIALS: INK PADS, TOWELS,
PAPER. TRACE BOTH HANDS ON PAPER. USE INK PADS TO FINGERPRINT EACH FINGER. COMPARE AND CONTRAST
YOUR PRINTS WITH 2 OTHER STUDENTS. RECORD THE RESULTS.
DAY 155 – FRIDAY – MARCH 12, 2010 MUSIC/SCIENCE PROJECT DUE TODAY!
STUDENTS WILL STAND IN FRONT OF THE CLASS AND PLAY A 30 – 60 SECOND TUNE WITH
THE INSTRUMENT THEY DESIGNED. THE PERFORMANCE WILL BE TAPED. NO VOCALS
ARE ALLOWED.