Content
Date
Aug.6-Aug.27
Academic
Expectation 2.1
Scientific Method/
Metric System
Physical Properties
SC-HS 1.1.5
Students will explain
the role of
intermolecular or
intramolecular
interactions on the
physical properties
(solubility, density,
polarity,
boiling/melting pts) of
compounds.
DOK 2
Aug.28-Sept.11
Learner Targets-Objectives
I can:
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Use key vocabulary
correctly
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Identify variables from
an experiment
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Convert within the
metric system
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Use scientific tools
correctly
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Design, conduct and
write an experiment
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Use the key
vocabulary correctly
Describe different
chemical and physical
properties
Classify matter as a
compound, element,
homogenous mixture
or heterogeneous
mixture
Determine ways to
separate compounds
and mixtures
Activities/Assessments
Notes Ch. 1 (Key vocabulary)
Analyzing Inv. (reading packet)
Sample exp set-ups
Identifying Var ( reading pkt),
Design an experiment,
watch MythBusters for experiment
design
Notes - Metrics
Practice Measuring
Bubbleology Lab
Write Lab report
Test
Current Science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN question weekly
Careers in science
Ch 2 (key vocabulary)
Classification
Notes and reading
Chromatography Lab
Classification posters
Physical vs. Chemical
Collage
Test
Current Science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN question weekly
Careers in science
Chapter 8- Solutions and mixtures
Vocabulary (Key Terms)
Resources
Independent/dependent
variable
Scientific method
Metric system
Scientific notation
Accuracy
Precision
Significant figures
Length
Mass
Volume
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Mythbusters video
Bubbleology Lab
Current Science
Plan Practice
Questions
Spark Notes/Chemistry
Matter
Element
Atom
Molecule
Compound
Pure substance
Mixture
Melting/boiling point
Density
Reactivity
Physical/chemical change
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Chromatography Lab
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Spark Notes/Chemistry
Physical Properties
SC-HS 1.1.5
Students will explain
the role of
intermolecular or
intramolecular
interactions on the
physical properties
(solubility, density,
polarity,
boiling/melting pts) of
compounds.
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Periodic TableSC-HS
1.1.1 Students will
classify or make
generalizations about
elements from data of
observed patterns in
atomic structure
and/or position on the
periodic table.
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Use the key
vocabulary correctly
Apply the kinetic
theory of matter to
phase changes
Interpret a phase
change graph
Predict how
temperature and
pressure affects
gases
Infer how a matter will
change with the
addition and removal
of energy
Ch 3 (key vocabulary)
States of Matter reading (sect 1 &
2)
Ice Cream Lab
Kinetic Theory
Boiling/Melting Pt.
Properties of Fluids (sect 2)
Density Drill and problems
Coke/Diet Coke Demo
Viscosity
Behavior of Gases reading(sect 4)
Gas Laws
Test
Current Science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN question weekly
Careers in science
Melting/boiling point
Fluid
Plasma
Energy
Temperature
Thermal energy
Evaporation
Sublimation
Condensation
Pressure
Viscosity
Gas Laws
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Ice Cream Lab
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Spark Notes/Chemistry
Use the key
vocabulary correctly
Distinguish the parts
of the atom and who
discovered them
Determine the
protons, neutrons and
electrons for any
given element
Distinguish between
an element, ion and
isotope
Infer properties of
atoms based on their
location in the
periodic table
CH. 4-5 (key vocabulary)
Timeline (reading for dates) Structure
Foldable
Model Atoms and Isotopes
Flashcards (Symbol Quiz)
Notes PT, valence electrons Label
PT Edible atoms
Test
Current Science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN question weekly
Careers in science
Electron
Nucleus
Proton
Neutron
Atomic number
Mass number
Isotope
Unified atomic mass unit
Mole
Orbital
Valence electron
Photon
Period group
Ion
Families
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Ipad Research
Spark Notes/Chemistry
Sept.12-Sept 26
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Sept. 29-Oct. 24
Oct.27-Nov. 14
Bonding
SC-HS 1.1.7
Students will
Construct diagrams to
illustrate ionic or
covalent bonding;
Predict compound
formation and bond
type as either ionic or
covalent
(polar,nonpolar) and
represent the
products formed with
simple chemical
formulas.
Bonds between
atoms are created
when outer electrons
are paired by being
transferred or shared.
A compound is
formed when two or
more kinds of atoms
bind together
chemically.
DOK 2
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Use the key
vocabulary correctly
Predict bond type by
using the periodic
table
Conclude a
compounds behavior
based on bond type
Write chemical
formulas and name
those compound
Determine bond types
from models of
compounds
Ch 6 (key vocabulary)
Gak/Polymer Lab
Bonding video
Ionic Bonds
Ion Flame Test
Writing Ionic Formulas, making lego
compounds
Covalent Bonds
Polar vs. Nonpolar Compounds
H2Olympics
Organic and Biochemical
Compounds
Solubility
Test
ACT/PLAN type question weekly
Current science reading weekly
Careers in science
Chemical bonds
Chemical structure
Bond length
Bond angle
Ionic bond
Covalent bond
Metallic bond
Polyatomic ion
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Bonding Video
Legos
Water Lab
Spark Notes/Chemistry
Chemical Reactions
SC-HS 1.1.8
Students will
Explain the
importance of
chemical reactions in
a real world context.
Justify conclusions
using evidence/data
from chemical
reactions.
Chemical reactions
occur all around us
and in every cell in
our bodies. These
reactions may release
or absorb energy.
DOK 3
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Chemical
ReactionsSC-HS
1.1.8 and 1.1.6
Students willIdentify
variables that affect
reaction rates.Predict
effects of changes in
variables(concentratio
n, temp, surface area,
catalysts)based on
evidence/data from
chemical reactions.
4DOK 3
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Use the key
vocabulary correctly
Distinguish types of
chemical reactions
Determine the
products of chemical
reactions
Judge how certain
changes will effect
reaction rates
Apply chemical
reactions to real life
Explain how energy is
used in chemical
reactions
Ch 7 (key vocabulary) reading
Chemical Reactions
Law of conservation
Balanced equations and lego reaction
models
Types of reactions poster
"Photo"Synthesis; acids and bases
Rust (Oxidation)
Video - corrosion
Cartoon examples of reaction types
Energy in reactions
Current Science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN type questions weekly
Careers in science
Reactant
Product
Chemical energy
Exothermic/endothermic
reactions
Chemical equations
Mole ratio
Reactions
Catalyst
Enzyme
Substrate
Chemical equilibrium
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Legos
Corrosion Video
Cartoon Examples
Spark Notes/Chemistry
Use key vocabulary
correctly
Analyze what affects
the rates of chemical
reactions
Identify and test
variables that effect
reaction rates
Rates of reactions
Biological Enzymes Lab - reaction
rates
Lab report
wks analyzing reaction rates
Demo exo- and endothermic
reactions
Test
Current Science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN question weekly
Careers in science
Catalyst
Enzyme
Substrate
Chemical equilibrium
Reaction rates
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Endo/Exo Demo
Spark Notes/Chemistry
Nov. 17-Dec. 19
Jan. 5-Jan. 23
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Nuclear Reactions
SC-HS 4.6.11
Students will explain
the difference
between alpha and
beta decay, fission
and fusion.
Identify the
relationship between
nuclear reactions and
energy.
DOK 2
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Motion
SC-HS 1.2.1
Students will
Select of construct
accurate and
appropriate
representations for
motion (visual,
graphical, and
mathematical)
Defend
conclusions/explanati
ons about the motion
of objects and real-life
phenomena from
evidence/data.
DOK 3
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Use key vocabulary
correctly
Compare chemical
and nuclear reactions
Predict the products
of types of nuclear
decay
Read a given text and
justify whether I
would work on
nuclear weapons or
not
Ch 10 (key vocabulary)
Compare chemical reactions and
nuclear reactions
Video/post video questions
Fission vs. Fusion
Work on Weapons or Not read and
write response
Quiz
Current science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN question weekly
Careers in science
Radioactive decay
Nuclear radiation
Alpha particle
Beta particle
Gamma ray
Half-life
Fission
Fusion
Background radiation
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Weapons Reading
Fission/Fusion Video
Spark Notes/Chemistry
Use key vocabulary
correctly
Compare balanced
and unbalanced
forces
Create and analyze
motion graphs
Apply Newton’s Laws
of motion to everyday
life
Ch 11and 12 (key vocabulary)
notes and reading
Speed
Lab/graphing
Acceleration
Lab/graphing
1st Law of Motion
2nd Law and Gravity
3rd Law and Law of Conservation of
Momentum
Wks
Newton's Laws Project
Test
Current science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN type question weekly
Careers in science
Motion
Frame of reference
Displacement
Velocity
Speed
Acceleration
Force
Friction
Static friction
Kinetic friction
Inertia
Weight
Mass
Free fall
Terminal velocity
Projectile motion
Momentum
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Speed Lab
Graphing Paper
Newton’s Lab
Jan.26-Jan. 30
Feb. 2-Feb. 25
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Feb. 26- March19
EnergySC-HS 4.6.1
Students will explain
the relationships and
connections between
matter, energy, living
systems, and the
physical
environment.Give
examples of
conservation of
matter and
energy.SC-HS 4.6.7
Students will explain
real world
applications of energy
using
info/data.Evaluate
explanations of
mechanical systems
using current
scientific knowledge
about energy.
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Use the key
vocabulary correctly
Identify several types
of energy
Explain how mass
and speed affect
kinetic energy
Explain how mass
and height affect
potential energy
Describe energy
transformations
Compare radiation,
conduction and
convection as well as
give real life
examples of how
each transfers energy
Ch 13 (key vocabulary)
notes and readingWork and
Machines/Efficiency
Energy Potential vs Kinetic Types
of Energy wks
VideoIllustrations/Cartoons
Test
Current science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN type question weekly
Careers in science
Work
Power
Mechanical advantage
Simple machine
Compound machine
Energy
Potential energy
Mechanical energy
Efficiency
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Electricity/Magnetism
SC-HS 1.2.2
Students will
Explain the
relationship between
electricity and
magnetism.
Propose solutions to
real life problems
involving
electromagnetism.
DOK 3
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March 20-April 16
Use key vocabulary
correctly
Explain the
relationship between
electricity and
magnetism
Determine how a
magnetic field is
created by an electric
current
Give examples of
materials that can
and cannot conduct
an electric current
Distinguish between
closed, open, series
and parallel circuits
Ch. 17-18 (key vocabulary)
notes and reading
Electric Charge
Conductors and Insulators
Circuits and Lab stations
Magnets
Lab
Electromagnetism
Video
Electromagnetic lab and graph
Lab/Electric Motor demo
Electromagnetic Induction
Video/Foldable
Test
Current science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN type question weekly
Careers in science
Electric charge
Electrical conductor
Electric field
Electrical potential
Cell
Electric current
Resistance
Electric circuit
Series/parallel circuit
Magnetic pole
Magnetic field
Solenoid
Electromagnet
Electromagnetic induction
Generator
Transformer
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Circuits Lab
Magnets Lab
Electromagnetic
Induction Video
Waves
SC-HS 4.6.2
Students will
Predict wave
behavior and energy
transfer.
Apply knowledge of
waves to real life
phenomena/investigat
ions.
DOK 3
April 17-May7
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Use key vocabulary
correctly
Illustrate and
compare how
different mediums
affect wave travel
Describe the parts of
a wave
Distinguish the
different types of
waves and their
characteristics
Ch 15 (key vocabulary)
Waves
model waves with springs or slinkys
Wave characteristics
Sound Waves - sound units, reading
pkt
Doppler Effect
Electromagnetic waves
Chapter 16 absorption, reflection and
refraction of light
Notes/Illustrating
Slinky lab
Cups and string lab
Current science readings weekly
ACT/PLAN type question weekly
Careers in science
Medium
Mechanical wave
Electromagnetic wave
Transverse wave
Longitudinal wave
Crest
Trough
Amplitude
Wavelength
Period
Frequency
Doppler effect
Reflection diffraction
Refraction
Interference
Constructive interference
Destructive interference
Holt Physical Science
Text Book
Current Science
You Tube
Khan Academy
Sound Waves Reading
Packet
Slinky Lab