Shiloh Ashley

Week

Topics

Essential Understanding

“I can” statement

Assessments

1

The Nature of Science

Measurement/Units

Science is a process for solving problems

Measurement is a tool used to communicate data and must be consistent

“I can recognize science vs. non-science

I can measure length, width, and volume, convert units and calculate.

Is it science?

Cricket Labs – experimental design

Measurement Stations

2

Velocity and Acceleration

Velocity and Acceleration describe motion and can be measured/calculated

I can measure and calculate acceleration and velocity

Velocity Lab

Calculate /Measure percent of speeders on Goshen Rd.

3 - 4

Momentum

Momentum is dependant upon velocity and mass and is always conserve

I can calculate momentum, describe how it is effected, and demonstrate its conservation

Conservation of Momentum Lab (hot wheels race track)

Motion Quiz

Collisions Lab

Rockets Part I

5

Newton’s Laws

Newton’s Laws can be used to predict and describe motion

I can apply, explain, and describe Newton’s Laws

Forces Lab

Rocket Synthesis

Free Body Diagrams

6

Friction

Friction opposes all motion

I can calculate the coefficient of friction and describe how friction is affecting motion

Parking lot – skid mark analysis

Friction Lab

7

Forces

Forces influence flight in a variety of ways

I can use my knowledge of forces to describe flight and apply them towards improving a glider

Airplane Lab

8

Kinetic and Potential Energy

Kinetic and Potential energy and their conversion can be measured and calculated and are involved in many facets of daily life.

I can identify and calculate kinetic and potential energy and apply principles to describe them at work

Roller Coasters Lab

9 - 10

Applied Physics

Principles of physics as a whole can be used in unison to describe, predict, and analyze motion, forces, and energy.

I can apply a variety of physics principles and laws to calculate, describe, analyze, and predict motion, energy, and forces.

Traffic Accident Lab

Rockets Lab

Roller Coasters Lab II

Physics Test

11

Matter

Matter has mass and takes up space and specific properties

I can describe matter and calculate its properties

Black Box Lab

Density Lab

12

Properties of Matter

The chemical and physical properties of matter can be qualified and quantified to help describe matter.

I can determine and measure the chemical and physical properties of matter and describe their changes.

Tenacity Lab

Chemical and Physical Properties Lab

States of Matter Reading

13

Elements and molecules

Elements are the naturally occurring substances on the periodic table and make up compounds

I can describe the properties of elements and molecules and identify them in the real world

Ingredients Lab

Gold Dust reading

14

Periodic Table

The periodic table is composed of elements and organized in a manner that allows information and trends to be gleaned from it.

I can use the period table to find information about elements and describe basic trends

Periodic Trends Lab

Periodic Table Quiz

15

Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

Sub atomic particles dictate the properties of an element.

I can use a periodic table to describe the sub atomic particles and properties of elements and ions

Subatomic Particles Practice

Ions Practice

Atom Models

16-17

Reactions and Equations

Chemical equations describe reactions.

There are several types of reactions and equations help us to communicate reactions

I can create and identify correctly balanced and formatted chemical equations and identify chemical reactions and types.

Balancing Practice

Chemical Reactions Lab

Bonding Lab and Drawings

Acids/Bases Lab

Chemistry Test

18

Energy

Energy and its conversion provide electrical power to humans.

I can describe the ways in which electrical energy can be generated.

Work, Power, Machines Lab

Heat Lab

Energy Project

Electricity Lab