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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 or mswhite.tk 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.