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MR. LAWRENCE

Physical Science Honors/Gifted

**ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG INTO STUDENT PORTAL DAILY TO VERIFY STUDENT ATTENDANCE**

Technology Note: We are going to be using Microsoft Teams in Office 365 (student portal) to enhance our digital learning.  
If you are having issues logging into your Office 365 account from home try the following:
To access Office 365 from home-
Sign in/email: (your individual student I.D.#)@students.dadeschools.net
password: (same as student portal password) ​​
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Week 10 Quarter 4  (6/1/20--6/3/20)
​ **ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG INTO/OUT OF STUDENT PORTAL DAILY TO VERIFY STUDENT ATTENDANCE**

​Watch and Listen:
CBS video- Space X Crew Dragon Success
NPR Audio- How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Affecting Environment.
CNBC video- What the coronavirus means for business?

Please be sure to check your grades and post your goodbye message in our Team Room. 
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Congratulations on your last week of class-  I miss you all!

Week 9 Quarter 4  (5/26/20--5/29/20)
​ **ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG INTO/OUT OF STUDENT PORTAL DAILY TO VERIFY STUDENT ATTENDANCE**
---------------Monday is Memorial Day----------------
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​-
-Edgenuity (Students must complete all parts) :
Login to your student portal goto Apps/Services/Sites goto
Edgenuity (Camp Edgenuity- 9th Grade Physical Science) 
Unit: SC.912.P.12.2  Lesson: Acceleration (Graded)

---Please make up any missing Edgenuity assignments by Friday 5/29/2020 for credit.
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​​Kids Health (Not Graded)
"Peer Pressure"
"How Cliques Make Kids Feel Left Out"
"Self-Esteem"
​"Smoking Stinks"

Week 8 Quarter 4  (5/18/20--5/22/20)
​ **ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG INTO/OUT OF STUDENT PORTAL DAILY TO VERIFY STUDENT ATTENDANCE**

​--Edgenuity (Students must complete all parts) :
​Login to your student portal goto Apps/Services/Sites goto
Edgenuity (Camp Edgenuity- 8th Grade Science) 
Unit: SC.L.14.2 Cell Theory  Lesson: Cell Theory (Graded)


Additional Resources (Not Graded)
EdPuzzle: Plant vs Animal Cells
Quizizz.com: Plant vs Animal Cells

Additional Resources (Not Graded)
EdPuzzle: Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Quizizz.com: Prokaryotes and eukaryotes

​Week 7 Quarter 4  (5/11/20--5/15/20)
​ **ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG INTO/OUT OF STUDENT PORTAL DAILY TO VERIFY STUDENT ATTENDANCE**

​--Edgenuity (Students must complete all parts) :
Login to your student portal goto Apps/Services/Sites goto
Edgenuity (Camp Edgenuity- 9th Grade Physical Science) 
Unit: SC.912.P.10.15  Lesson: Applications of Electromagneticism (Graded)
Unit: SC.912.P.10.15  Lesson: Electric Circuts (Graded)
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Additional Resources (Not Graded)
EdPuzzle.com: Magnets and Magnetic Fields
Quizizz.com:  Magnets
 
Additional Resources (Not Graded)
EdPuzzle:  Electromagnetic Spectrum Applications, Mechanical vs Electromagnetic waves
Quizizz.com:  Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheet, Electromagnetic waves


Week 6 Quarter 4  (5/4/20--5/8/20)
​ **ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG INTO/OUT OF STUDENT PORTAL DAILY TO VERIFY STUDENT ATTENDANCE**
--Edgenuity (Students must complete all parts) :
Login to your student portal goto Apps/Services/Sites goto
Edgenuity (Camp Edgenuity- 9th Grade Physical Science) 
Unit: SC.912.P.10.15  Lesson: Electromagneticism (Graded)
Unit: SC.912.P.10.15  Lesson: Ohm's Law (Graded)


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Additional Resources- Electromagneticism (Not Graded)
EdPuzzle.com: Application of electromagnetic waves
Quizizz.com:  Electromagnetic waves

-Additional Resources- Ohms Law (Not Graded)
Discovery Education: Engineering Circuit Analysis: Volume 01: Section 03: Ohm's Law


​​Week 5 Quarter 4  (4/27/20--5/1/20)
​ **ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG INTO/OUT OF STUDENT PORTAL DAILY TO VERIFY STUDENT ATTENDANCE**
--Edgenuity (Students must complete all parts) :
Login to your student portal goto Apps/Services/Sites goto
Edgenuity (Camp Edgenuity- 9th Grade Physical Science) 
Unit: SC.912.P.10.14  Lesson: Electric Current (Graded)
Unit: SC.912.P.10.15  Lesson: Electric Circuts (Graded)


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Additional Resources
Khan Academy: Conductors and insulatorsEdPuzzle: Conductors

-Additional Resources
Khan Academy:  Intro to semiconductorsEdPuzzle:  Semi-Conductors
EdPuzzle: Current and Voltage, Resistance and Power


​Week 4 Quarter 4  (4/20/20--4/24/20)
​ **ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG INTO STUDENT PORTAL DAILY TO VERIFY STUDENT ATTENDANCE**

Many students have not finished all of last weeks Edgenuity so I am reassigning these assignments:
​
-Edgenuity (Students must complete all parts):
Login to your student portal goto Apps/Services/Sites goto
Edgenuity (Camp Edgenuity- 8th Grade Science) 
-Unit: SC.7.C.10.3         Lesson: Properties of Waves (Graded Week 3)

-Unit: SC.7.C.10.3         Lesson: Sound Waves (Graded Week 4)

--CPALMS (e-mail certificates to nlawrence@dadeschools.net)
-The Science of Sound
-Let’s Build a Contraption

Discovery Ed
Speed of Sound
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-Review the following Kahn Academy Lessons:
​Khan Academy: Virtual Image
​Khan Academy: Convex Lenses
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Week 3 Quarter 4  (4/13/20--4/17/20)
​ **ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG INTO STUDENT PORTAL DAILY TO VERIFY STUDENT ATTENDANCE**
-Edgenuity (Students must complete all parts) :

Login to your student portal goto Apps/Services/Sites goto
Edgenuity (Camp Edgenuity- 8th Grade Science) 
Edgenuity (Camp) SC.7.C.10.3- Properties of Waves (Graded)

Edgenuity (Camp) SC.7.C.10.3- Sound Waves (Graded)

-This week I need all students to check in with me in Microsoft Teams through their Student Portal.  Say "hello" or ask a question about an assignment.  I am available from 12-3pm.  See the link below for instructions on how to use Microsoft Teams:
Microsoft Teams for Students- Quick Start Guide

Additional Resources
Khan Academy: Electromagnetic Spectrum
EdPuzzle: Electromagnetic Spectrum

Khan Academy:  Introduction to Light
Edpuzzle:  Properties of Light

CPALMS 8th Grade Science FSA Review (Not Graded):
SC.8.P.8.4-----------SC.8.P.8.3
SC.8.P.8.5-----------SC.8.P.8.6
SC.8.P.9.2-----------SC.8.P.9.1, SC.8.P.9.3
SC.7.P.10.1-----------SC.8.E.5.11

Week 2 Quarter 4  (4/6/20--4/9/20)
 **ALL STUDENTS MUST LOG INTO STUDENT PORTAL DAILY TO VERIFY STUDENT ATTENDANCE**

​Day 1-
Lesson: Properties of Sound
Objectives:
  • Describe Properties of sound and their Pitch, Frequency and Volume.
Khan Academy: Properties of Sound
Edpuzzle: Properties of Sound
Graded Assignment:  Email me (nlawrence@dadeschools.net) a paragraph on your experience with Kahn Academy and Edpuzzle. Discuss which one you prefer and why through your official student email (5 Sentence Minimum). 
How to access your official MDCPS student Email:
Login to your student portal--> 
goto Apps/Services/Sites--> 
goto "M-DCPS Student E-mail 

-Or Login to your student portal goto Office 365 goto Outlook

​Day 2-
Login to your student portal goto Apps/Services/Sites goto

Edgenuity (Camp Edgenuity- Physical Science) Properties of Sound
Note:  If Camp Edgenuity- Physical Science is not available continue Camp Edgenuity- 8th Grade The Earth-Sun-Moon System

Day 3-
Lesson: Introduction to Waves
Objectives:
  • Describe waves included in the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of energy, frequency, and wavelength.
  • Explain how factors like temperature and pressure affect the behavior of sound waves.
 
Additional Resources
Khan Academy:  Introduction to Waves
Edpuzzle:  Wave Characteristics and Introduction

Day 4-
Login to your student portal goto Apps/Services/Sites goto
Edgenuity (Camp Edgenuity- Physical Science) Properties of Waves
Note:  If Camp Edgenuity- Physical Science is not available continue Camp Edgenuity- 8th Grade 
The Earth-Sun-Moon System

Day 5- Teacher Planning

Week 1 Quarter 4 (3/30/20---4/2/20)
Students- As I mentioned in class this week you will be starting the Edgenuity assignments posted daily for this class. To access goto (student portal >Apps/Services/Sites > Edgenuity)

Day 1-
Edgenuity (Camp)

CPALMS 8th Grade SSA FSA Review SC.7.E.6.2-----------SC.7.E.6.6
Day 2-

Edgenuity (Camp)
CPALMS 8th Grade SSA FSA Review SC.7.E.6.4-----------SC.7.E.6.3
Day 3-

Edgenuity (Camp)
CPALMS 8th Grade SSA FSA Review SC.7.E.6.5-----------SC.7.E.6.1, SC.7.E.6.7
Day 4-

Edgenuity (Camp)
CPALMS 8th Grade SSA FSA Review SC.6.E.7.4-----------SC.6.E.7.6
Day 5-

Edgenuity (Camp)
CPALMS 8th Grade SSA FSA Review SC.6.E.7.5-----------SC.6.E.7.1
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Week 9 Quarter 3 (3/16-20---3/20/20)
Students- I hope all is well! email me at nlawrence@dadeschools.net
We are reviewing Required Content for the 8th Grade Science FSA exam:

In your Techbook: 
-
Read Engage/Explore 2.1 Energy- Types of Energy
-Complete Techbook 2.1 Engage only (Graded)

-Watch assigned video clips:
1. Potential and Kinetic Energy
2. Roller Coasters: Potential Enegy Becomes Kinetic Energy

CPALMS 8th Grade Science FSA exam review:
Day 1-

SC.8.N.1.1-----------SC.7.N.1.4
SC.7.N.1.2-----------SC.8.N.1.2
Day 2-
SC.7.N.1.5-----------SC.7.N.3.2
SC.6.N.2.2-----------SC.8.N.1.6
Day 3-
SC.7.N.3.1-----------SC.8.N.3.2
SC.8.E.5.3-----------SC.8.E.5.1, SC.8.E.5.2
Day 4-
SC.8.E.5.5-----------SC.8.E.5.6
SC.8.E.5.7-----------SC.8.E.5.4, SC.8.E.5.8
Day 5-
SC.8.E.5.9-----------Eclipses---Tides

Week 8 Quarter 3
Day 1-
Check Techbook Notes 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 

-Brainpop/Video clip review:
    *Review Brainpop Newton's Laws of Motion, Introduce Brainpop- Work, Power*

-Check Student Exploration Worksheet 4.7 Motion-Applying Newton's Laws of Motion
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Read Engage/Explore 4.8 Motion-Work and Power
-Begin Student Exploration Worksheet 4.8 Motion-Work and Power (Do not do #s 5,6,9,10)
Homework:
Finish Student Exploration Worksheet 4.8 Motion-Work and Power (Do not do #s 5,6,9,10)
Review
 - 8th Grade Material-  Our Solar System  (Not Notes)


Day 2-
-Brainpop/Video clip review:
    *Review Brainpop- Power 

-Check Student Exploration Worksheet 4.8 Motion-Work and Power
Begin required vocabulary in back of notebook   8th Grade Science SSA Required Vocabulary
(In last 10 Pages of student notebook ) 
Homework:
Continue required vocabulary in back of notebook   8th Grade Science SSA Required Vocabulary (In last 10 Pages of student notebook ) 
Review - 8th Grade Material-  Our Solar System  (Not Notes)



Day 3-
-Discuss Procedures in the event of school closure (Techbook)
-Review Gizmos procedures
​-
Review how to use CPALMS: Periodic Table
-Discuss Edgenuity

Upcoming:
​
Introduce Brainpop- Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy*
-Read Engage/Explore 2.1 Energy- Types of Energy
-Begin Student Exploration Worksheet 2.1 Energy- Types of Energy
Homework:
Finish Student Exploration Worksheet 2.1 Energy- Types of Energy​​
Kahoot Review 
Homework:
Finish Student Exploration Worksheet 2.1 Energy- Types of Energy​


Week 7 Quarter 3
Day 1-
Check Techbook Notes Techbook Notes 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
-Brainpop/Video clip review:
    *Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
-Read Engage/Explore 
4.6 Motion-Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
-Begin Student Exploration Worksheet 4.6 Motion-Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
Homework:
Finish Student Exploration Worksheet 4.6
 Motion-Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
Begin Techbook Notes 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 (Due Next Week)


Day 2-
-Brainpop/Video clip review:
    *Newton's 3 Laws of Motion, Basic Principles of Forces, Exceptions to Newton's Laws*

-Check Engage/Explore 4.6 Motion-Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
-
Read Engage/Explore 4.7 Motion-Applying Newton's Laws of Motion
-Begin Student Exploration Worksheet 4.7 Motion-Applying Newton's Laws of Motion
Homework:
Continue Techbook Notes 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 (Due Next Class)
​

Week 6 Quarter 3
Day 1-
-Reminder 
-Finish Engage/Explore Techbook 3.2- Gravity  (must be completed for class Friday)
-Review Brainpop: Newton's Laws of Motion, Forces
-Video clip review:
    *Newtons 3 Laws of Motion
    *Newton's 1st Law of Motion
-Read Engage/Explore 
4.4 Motion-Newton's 1st Law of Motion
-Begin Student Exploration Worksheet 4.4 Motion-Newton's 1st Law of Motion (Due at the end of class)
Homework:

Finish Engage/Explore Techbook 3.2- Gravity  (must be completed for class Friday)
​
Day 2-
-Check Student Exploration Worksheet 4.4 Motion-Newton's 1st Law of Motion
-Video clip review:
    *Newton's 1st Law of Motion
    *Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
-Read Engage/Explore 
4.5 Motion-Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
-Begin Student Exploration Worksheet 4.5 Motion-Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
Homework:
Finish Student Exploration Worksheet 4.5 Motion-Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
Finish Engage/Explore Techbook 3.2- Gravity  (must be completed for class Friday)

Day 3-
-Observation-  Newton's Cradle

-Check Student Exploration Worksheet 4.5 Motion-Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
-Video clip review:
    *Newton's 1st Law of Motion
    *Newton's 2nd Law of Motion

Finish Techbook Notes 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 (Notes 3.1, 3.2: due at the end of class)
Homework:
Finish Techbook 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 



Upcoming
-Baloon Experiment
-Brainpop/Video clip review:
    *Newton's Laws of Motion
-Read Engage/Explore 
4.6 Motion-Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
-Begin Student Exploration Worksheet 4.6 Motion-Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
Begin Interactive Notes ​
Homework:
Continue Techbook Notes 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7

Week 5 Quarter 3
Day 1-
-Check/Review/Collect Student Exploration Worksheet 4.2 Understanding and Describing Motion
-Check/Review/Collect Student Exploration Worksheet  4.3- Solving Motion 
-Brainpop: Newton's Laws of Motion, Forces
-PowerPoint Presentation- Motion,Forces
-Introduce/Begin reading Techbook 3.1- Force- Fundamental Forces
-Begin Student Exploration Worksheet 3.1- Force- Fundamental Forces
Homework:

Finish Student Exploration Worksheet  3.1- Force- Fundamental Forces#s  3, 5, 7 only 

Day 2-
(From Previous Class)

-Brainpop: Newton's Laws of Motion, Forces
-Check/Review/Collect Student Exploration Worksheet 4.2 Understanding and Describing Motion
-Check/Review/Collect Student Exploration Worksheet 
 4.3- Solving Motion ​
-Collect Student Exploration Worksheet 3.1- Force- Fundamental Forces#s  3, 5, 7 only (Will be checked Next class)
-PowerPoint Presentation- Motion, Forces
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-Brainpop:  Gravity
-Begin Engage/Explore Techbook 3.2- Gravity
-If time continuePhysical Science SQSA2 Review
-Video clip review:
    *Newtons 3 Laws of Motion
    *A Review of Forces, Motion, and Work

Homework:
-Finish Engage/Explore Techbook 3.2- Gravity

Week 4 Quarter 3
Day 1-
Physical Science SQSA Exam #2 
​moved to (2/13/2020)​
​-15 Minute Kahoot Review (Periodic Table)
-Introduce 4.3- Solving Motion Problems
Video Clips: Acceleration, Velocity, Friction
-Begin Student Exploration Worksheet  4.3- Solving Motion Problems
-After Lunch review Motion Powerpoint
Homework:
Finish Student Exploration Worksheet  4.3- Solving Motion Problems
Physical Science SQSA Exam #2 ​(2/13/2020)

Day 2-
-Collect Student Exploration Worksheet 4.2 Understanding and Describing Motion
-Collect Student Exploration Worksheet  4.3- Solving Motion Problems
20 minute study- Physical Science SQSA Exam #2 
-Kahoot Review: Atomic Structure, Energy and Chemical Reactions, Solutions and pH
-Physical Science SQSA Exam #2 ​
Homework:
(Will be collected at the beginning of next class)

-Collect Student Exploration Worksheet 4.2 Understanding and Describing Motion
-Collect Student Exploration Worksheet  4.3- Solving Motion Problems

Week 3 Quarter 3
Day 1-
-Video Clip- Physics in Focus- Vectors and Scalars 
-Introduce 4.1 Motion Using Vector
-After reading 4.1- Engage and Explore goto explore more resources:
-Click "Using Vectors and Scalars to Describe Motion"
to Complete the Exploration Worksheet
-After Lunch review Motion Powerpoint
Homework:
Begin Reviewing Physical Science Review SQSA2
​Packet Unit 2 Review Part 1

Day 2-
-Introduce 4.2 Understanding and Describing Motion
-Begin Reviewing Physical Science Review SQSA2
​-Packet Unit 2 Review Part 1
-Continue Powerpoint Review for SQSA Exam 2
Homework:
Review ​Packet Unit 2 Review Part 1

Day 3-
-Study Packet Handed out in class for upcoming exam
​-Physical Science SQSA Exam 2 will be on 2/11/2020

Week 2 Quarter 3
Day 1-
​ **8th Grade Science MYA: Part 1: 1/28/20 (#1-32), 1/30/20 (#33-64) **
-Study for 8th grade Science MYA Review​​
-Study PDF- All 8th Grade Science Review
-Study Quizlet- 8th Grade Science Review
-Study 8th Grade MYA Review (All Material 6, 7, 8)
Homework:
Study for **8th Grade Science MYA: Part 2: 1/30/20 (#33-64) **

Day 2-
​ **8th Grade Science MYA: Part 2: 1/30/20 (#33-64) **
-Study for 8th grade Science MYA Review​​
-Study PDF- All 8th Grade Science Review
-Study Quizlet- 8th Grade Science Review
-Study 8th Grade MYA Review (All Material 6, 7, 8)


Week 1 Quarter 3
Day 1-
​ **8th Grade Science MYA: will be 1/28/20 (#1-32), 1/30/20 (#33-64) **
-Study for 8th grade Science MYA Review​​
-Study PDF- All 8th Grade Science Review
-Study Quizlet- 8th Grade Science Review
-Study 8th Grade MYA Review (All Material 6, 7, 8)
-Kahoot Review
Homework:
​ **8th Grade Science MYA: will be 1/28/20 (#1-32), 1/30/20 (#33-64) **
-Study for 8th grade Science MYA Review​​
-Study PDF- All 8th Grade Science Review
-Study Quizlet- 8th Grade Science Review
-Study 8th Grade MYA Review (All Material 6, 7, 8)

Day 2-
​ **8th Grade Science MYA: will be 1/28/20 (#1-32), 1/30/20 (#33-64) **
-Begin Gizmos- Distance- Time Graph (due before lunch)
-Study for 8th grade Science MYA Review​​
-Study PDF- All 8th Grade Science Review
-Study Quizlet- 8th Grade Science Review
-Review 8th Grade MYA Review (All Material 6, 7, 8)
-Kahoot Review
Homework:
​ **8th Grade Science MYA: will be 1/28/20 (#1-32), 1/30/20 (#33-64) **
-Study for 8th grade Science MYA Review​​
-Study PDF- All 8th Grade Science Review
-Study Quizlet- 8th Grade Science Review
-Review 8th Grade MYA Review (All Material 6, 7, 8)

Week 10 Quarter 2
Day 1-
-Review PPT Compounds & Mixtures
-Review PPT Acids and Bases
-Check Notes Chapter 11- Water and Solutions
-Begin Gizmos pH Analysis
-Add pH Analysis vocabulary to notebook
-Organize Student Folders
Homework:
Finish Gizmos pH Analysis

Day 2-
1/24/20- Upcoming Physical Science SQSA Exam #2 
Study for 8th grade Science MYA Review​​​

Day 3-
​​**Comp. Science 3 MYA will be approx. 1/24/20**
-Check/Review Gizmos pH Analysis
-Study for 8th grade Science MYA Review​​
-Study PDF- All 8th Grade Science Review
-Study Quizlet- 8th Grade Science Review
-Kahoot Review
Homework:
-Study for 8th grade Science MYA Review​​
-Study PDF- All 8th Grade Science Review
-Study Quizlet- 8th Grade Science Review
-Kahoot Review

Week 9 Quarter 2


Day 1-
-Review PPT Chemical Reactions
-Check/Review 11.1 Exploration Student Worksheet- Water
-Introduce Techbook 11.2-Solutions ("Thinking About Solutions"-  Read Engage and Explore only)
-Begin Exploration Student Worksheet 11.2-Solutions using the Techbook Assignment- "Thinking About Solutions" Activity 
Homework: 
-Finish Exploration Student Worksheet 11.2-Solutions
-Notes 11.1- Notes Chapter 11

Day 2-
-Review PPT Compounds & Mixtures
-Check/Review Exploration Student Worksheet 11.2-Solutions 
-Introduce Techbook 11.3- Acids, Bases, and Salts-  Read Engage and Explore only)
-Begin Exploration Student Worksheet 11.3- Acids, Bases, and Salts
Homework: 
-Finish Exploration Student Worksheet 11.3- Acids, Bases, and Salts
-Notes 11.2, 11.3- Notes Chapter 11


Week 8 Quarter 2

Day 1-
Kahoot Review
-Collect Exploration Student Worksheet 10.4-Reaction Rate
-Check Notes 2.4- Energy for Life
Begin Notes 10.4 Only
Homework:
Finish Notes 10.4 Only



Day 2,3-
-
​25 minute silent study
-Exam 
-Check Notes 10.4
-Begin Chapter 11.1 Engage/Explore- Water (Thinking About Water)
Homework:
Finish Exploration Student Worksheet- Water
-Finish Chapter 11.1 Engage/Explore- Water (Thinking About Water)
​

(Upcoming) 
-11.2- Solutions
-11.3- Acids, Bases and Salts

1/24/20- Upcoming Physical Science SQSA Exam #2 

Week 7 Quarter 2


Day 1-
Review for FSA 8th Grade Exam
Powerpoints CH9, CH11, CH12
Kahoot Review
Homework:
Finish Techbook 2.4- Energy for Life (Thinking About Energy for Life​) Engage and Explore only​

Day 2-
Due to Techbook Issues- Students Reviewed 8th Grade FSA material

Day 3-

-Introduce Techbook 10.4-Reaction Rate ("Thinking About Reaction Rate"-  Read Engage and Explore only)
-Begin Exploration Student Worksheet 10.4-Reaction Rate using the Techbook Assignment- "Reaction Rate" Activity 
Homework: 
-Finish Exploration Student Worksheet 10.4-Reaction Rate
-Notes 2.4- Energy for Life
​
Week 6 Quarter 2

Day 1-
Finish Techbook 10.1- (Engage and Explore only) Deriving Chemical Formulas​ (Chemical Formulas)
Finish Techbook 10.2- (Engage and Explore only) Preparing for Chemical Reactions and Equations (Chemical Reactions and Equations)
-Finish Notes 10.1
Homework:
-All Techbook 10.1, 10.2 (Engage and Explore only)  
-Finish Notes 10.1

Day 2-
Begin Notes 10.2
Gizmos- Chemical Equations
Homework:

Finish Notes 10.2
​
Day 3-
-Check Notes 
Notes 10.1, 10.2
Introduce 2.4- Energy for Life
Begin Techbook 2.4- Energy for Life (Thinking About Energy for Life​) Engage and Explore only
Homework:
Begin Techbook 2.4- Energy for Life (Thinking About Energy for Life​) Engage and Explore only​

Week 5 Quarter 2
Day 1-

-Check Notes Chapter 9
-Present Science Fair Presentations
-If time begin Techbook 10.2 (Engage and Explore only)- Preparing for Chemical Reactions and Equations (Chemical Reactions and Equations)
Homework: 
Finish Techbook 10.1- (Engage and Explore only) Deriving Chemical Formulas​ (Chemical Formulas)
Finish Techbook 10.2- (Engage and Explore only) Preparing for Chemical Reactions and Equations (Chemical Reactions and Equations)

Week 4 Quarter 2

Day 1-
-Begin Gizmos- Cell Energy Cycle (Due at the end of class)
-Begin Notes Chapter 9
Homework:
Complete Notes Chapter 9


Day 2-
-Present Science Fair Presentations
-Introduce Chapter 10- Chemical Reactions and Equations
Begin Techbook 10.1- Chemical Formulas
Homework: 
Finish Techbook 10.1- Chemical Formulas​

Week 3 Quarter 2

Day 1-
-Science Fair Progress
-Review Exam Physical Science SQSA1 
​-Introduce Techbook Chapter 9.2-  Ionic Bonding (How do Ionic Bonds...)
-Engage and Explore only

Homework:
-Continue Science Fair Project-
  • Abstract/Bibliography (11/12/19)
  • Create the Display Board (11/15/19)
  • Turn in Science Fair Project (11/18/19)

Day 2-
-Science Fair Progress
​-Introduce Techbook Chapter 9.3-  Covalent Bonding (Thinking about Covalent ...)
-Read Only- Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate
-Students are to finish the Exploration Student Worksheet and turn in by the end of class.

Homework:
-Continue Science Fair Project-​
  • Create the Display Board (11/15/19)
  • Turn in Science Fair Project (11/18/19)

Week 2 Quarter 2

Day 2-
-Check in regarding Science Fair Progress:
  • Design an Experiment (10/21/19)
  • Perform Experiment (10/29/19)
  • Analyze Data (11/04/19)
-Introduce Chapter 9- Chemical Bonding
​-Introduce Techbook Chapter 9.1-  Introducing Ion Formation
-Read Only- Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate
-Students are to finish the Exploration Student Worksheet and turn in by the end of class.


Homework:
-Continue Science Fair Project-
  • Abstract/Bibliography (11/12/19)
  • Create the Display Board (11/15/19)
  • Turn in Science Fair Project (11/18/19)

​Day 2-
30 minute Exam Review- Kahoot
-Exam-Atoms and the Periodic Table
-Continue Science Fair Project-
  • Analyze Data (11/04/19)
  • Abstract/Bibliography (11/12/19)
  • Create the Display Board (11/15/19)
  • Turn in Science Fair Project (11/18/19)
Homework:
-Continue Science Fair Project-
  • Abstract/Bibliography (11/12/19)
  • Create the Display Board (11/15/19)
  • Turn in Science Fair Project (11/18/19)


Week 1 Quarter 2

Day 1-
-Complete all Notes Chapter 8​
-Continue   Physical Science SQSA1 Exam Review  (11/1/19)
-Continue Science Fair Project- Design an Experiment (Identifying Variables) will be checked 11/1/19:
  •       Design an Experiment (1/21/19)
  •       Perform Experiment (10/29/19)
Homework:
-Continue Science Fair Project- Design an Experiment (Identifying Variables) will be checked 11/1/19:
  •       Design an Experiment (10/21/19)
  •       Perform Experiment (10/29/19)
Continue   Physical Science SQSA1 Exam Review  (11/1/19)
​
Day 2-
Students will be attending field trip Dash/New World
Reminders:
Physical Science SQSA1 Exam Next Class
Science Fair Check next class
Notebook Check next class- 
all Notes Chapter 8​

-Science Fair Check next class- Design an Experiment and evidence from Perform Experiment will be checked 11/1/19:
  •       Design an Experiment (10/21/19)
  •       Perform Experiment (10/29/19)

-Complete all Notes Chapter 8​
​
-Continue  Physical Science SQSA1 Exam Review  (11/1/19)
Physical Science SQSA1 Exam will be next class (11/1/19)
-Reminder Notebook check chapter 8 next class
-Continue Science Fair Project: 
  • Perform Experiment (10/29/19)
  • Analyze Data (11/04/19)
  • Abstract/Bibliography (11/12/19)
  • Create the Display Board (11/15/19)
  • Turn in Science Fair Project (11/18/19)

Day 3- Physical Science SQSA1 Exam Today
Check  Science Fair Project- Design an Experiment and evidence from Perform Experiment:
  •       Design an Experiment (10/21/19)
  •       Perform Experiment (10/29/19)

​-20 minute study for  Physical Science SQSA1 Exam Review  
-
Notebook Check- all Notes Chapter 8​
Physical Science SQSA1 Exam 
​
​Homework:
-Continue Science Fair Project: 
  • Perform Experiment (10/29/19)
  • Analyze Data (11/04/19)
  • Abstract/Bibliography (11/12/19)
  • Create the Display Board (11/15/19)
  • Turn in Science Fair Project (11/18/19)

Week 10 Quarter 1
Day 1-

Check for Science Fair Project revisions- Science Fair Check-  Problem Statement/Hypothesis, Research
-Check Notes Chapter 6 by the end of class
-Students are to begin Techbook 8.3 Periodic Trends (Engage and Explore)
-If time Kahoot review
Homework:
-Students are to complete Techbook 8.3 Periodic Trends (Engage and Explore)
-Begin  Physical Science SQSA1 Exam Review  (11/1/19)
-Continue Science Fair Project- Design an Experiment (Identifying Variables) will be checked 10/28/19:
  •       Design an Experiment (10/21/19)
  •       Perform Experiment (10/29/19)

Day 2-
-Add Handout Periodic Table to notebook
-Kahoot Review for SQSA1 Exam
-Organize Student Folders
​-Rewards 1st 9 weeks
-Complete all Notes Chapter 8
Homework:
-Finish all Notes Chapter 8​
-Continue   Physical Science SQSA1 Exam Review  (11/1/19)
-Continue Science Fair Project- Design an Experiment (Identifying Variables) will be checked 10/28/19:
  •       Design an Experiment (10/21/19)
  •       Perform Experiment (10/29/19)

Week 9 Quarter 1
Day 1-
-Class watch video clips: Atoms and Elements, Reviewing Isotopes, Reviewing Atoms, Structure of Atoms, Mass Number
-Students are to complete Techbook 6.3- Nuclear Chemestry (Engage only)
-Students watch video clips: Elements, Shape of the Periodic Table, The Modern Periodic Table
-Students are to begin Techbook 8.1 Development of the Periodic Table (Engage and Explore)
Homework:
-Students are to complete Techbook 8.1 Development of the Periodic Table (Engage and Explore)
-Continue Science Fair Project- Science Fair Check Next Class-  Problem Statement/Hypothesis, Research 
-Finish Notes 6.3 only
 

Day 2-
Science Fair Project- Science Fair Check-  Problem Statement/Hypothesis, Research
-Students watch video clips: Introducing the Periodic Table, General Characteristics of Groups in the Periodic Table
-Students are to begin Techbook 8.2 Structure of the Periodic Table (Engage and Explore)
-If time kahoot review
Homework:
-Students are to complete Techbook 8.2 Structure of the Periodic Table (Engage and Explore)
-Begin  Physical Science SQSA1 Exam Review  (10/30/19)
-Continue Science Fair Project

Week 8 Quarter 1
Day 1- 
-Add printed notes 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 to notebooks
-Collect notebooks
-Check in with students regarding Science Fair Packet (Topic/Problem Statement, Hypothesis- Completed 10/7/19)
-Class work on:  Techbook 6.1 Parts of the Atom (explore)
-Check and review Gizmos- Element Builder
Homework:
Science Fair Research Plan Completed by 10/14/19
Finish Notes 6.1 only

Day 2-
-Students are to complete Techbook 6.2- Development of the Atomic Theory (Engage and Explore)
Homework:
Science Fair Research Plan Completed by 10/14/19
Finish Notes 6.2 only

Week 7 Quarter 1
Day 1- 
-Review Science Fair Packet
-Review Practice Assessments:
5.1- Classifications of Matter
5.2- Chemical and Physical Properties and Changes
5.3- Physical Behavior of Matter
5.4- Gas Laws
-Discuss
-Exam- Matter
Homework:
Gizmos: Temperature and Particle Motion
​
Day 2-
-Collect Science Fair School Contract
​-First 30 minutes complete Exam- Matter
-When finished complete and Review Gizmos-Temperature and Particle Motion
-6.1:  Parts of the Atom (engage only)
-When finished begin Gizmos- Element Builder
Homework: (Notebook Check Next class)
-Finish 6.1:  Parts of the Atom (engage only)
-Finish Gizmos- Element Builder
​-Continue working on Science Fair Project
​
Week 6 Quarter 1
Day 1- 

-Handout Gizmos-Triple Beam Balance
-Review Chapter 5.1 Classification of Matter
-Review Chapter 5.2 Chemical and Physical Properties & Changes

-Begin Techbook 5.3 Physical Behavior of Matter (Engage and Explore)
Homework:
Finish Techbook 5.3 Physical Behavior of Matter  (Engage and Explore)
​
Day 2-
--Review Techbook 5.3 Physical Behavior of Matter (Engage and Explore)
--Begin Techbook 5.4 Gas Laws
--Continue Notes (Matter)
Homework:
--Finish Techbook 5.4 Gas Laws

​Day 3- 
Please complete the following Practice Assessments:
5.1- Classifications of Matter
5.2- Chemical and Physical Properties and Changes
5.3- Physical Behavior of Matter
5.4- Gas Laws
Homework:
Study for exam next class Matter
5.1- Classifications of Matter
5.2- Chemical and Physical Properties and Changes
5.3- Physical Behavior of Matter
5.4- Gas Laws

Week 5 Quarter 1
Day 1-

-Review Quiz Chapter 1
-Login to Gizmos using student portal
-Set up student account​
-Measuring Volume Lab Gizmos
-Measuring Volume Lab Worksheet (Part A only)
Density Lab Gizmos
-Density Lab Worksheet (Parts A and B)
Homework:
-Finish Measuring Volume and Density Lab Gizmos

Day 2- 
- Review Measuring Volume and Density Lab Gizmos
-Introduce Chapter 5.1 Classification of Matter
-Introduce Chapter 5.2 Chemical and Physical Properties of Matter
-Begin Techbook 5.1, 5.2 Lessons (Engage and Explore)
-Handout Gizmos-Triple Beam Ballance
Homework:
Finish Techbook 5.1, 5.2 Lessons (Engage and Explore)


​
Week 4 Quarter 1
Day 1-

-Check to ensure students can access Unit 1 materials to study.
-Review Video Clips Physical Science Techbook assignments 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
-Continue notebook setup (Lab Safety: What Not To Do pg. 14)
Homework:
-Study for quiz next class (Note: Quiz next class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)

Day 2-
Quiz 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
1.1- Using Scientific Method
1.2- Observations vs. Inferences
1.3- Laboratory Practices and Safety​
-Handout Notes 1.1- Scientific Method
-Handout Notes 1.2- Observations vs. Inferences


Homework:
Notes 1.3- Laboratory Practices and Safety​ (Notebook pg. 17)

Day 3-
Review 
-Handout Notes 1.1- Scientific Method
-Handout Notes 1.2- Observations vs. Inferences
-Retake/Review Quiz 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
-Check Notes 1.3- Lab Practices & Safety​ (Notebook pg. 17)
-Begin Notes 1.4- Measurement
Homework:
​Finish Notes 1.4- Measurement

Week 3 Quarter 1
Day 1-

1.  Review Video Clips Physical Science Techbook assignments 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
-Introduce 1.4 Measurement 
- Begin 1.4 Measurement (Engage and Explore only)
-If time begin notebook setup

Homework: 
Parent/Guardian & students sign MDCPS Laboratory Safety form 
Finish 1.4 Measurement (Engage and Explore only)
Make sure 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 are completed (Engage and Explore only)​




Week 2 Quarter 1
Day 1-
***Finish 8th grade baseline Science  assessment***

-Check for required classroom materials: Notebook, folder, 3.5mm earbud headphones, pen/pencil/highlighter
-Review classroom rules, tablet procedures, etc.
-If time begin the following introduction to Techbook assignments:
1. Distribute tablets
2.  Introduce Physical Science Techbook assignments 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4  and the tools therein. 
 
Introduce Techbook assignment
Introduce Unit 1.1- Using Scientific Method

 
Homework:  Finish all Techbook assignments for the following-1.1- Using Scientific Method 

Day 2-
1. Distribute tablets (Review Techbook)
2.  Introduce Physical Science Techbook assignments 1.2, 1.3, 1.4  and the tools therein. 
 
Introduce Techbook assignment
1.2 Observations vs. Inferences
1.3 Laboratory Practices and Safety

Discuss
 
Homework: 
Parent/Guardian & students sign MDCPS Laboratory Safety form 
Finish 1.2 Observations vs. Inferences
Finish unit 1.3 Laboratory Practices and Safety


​
Week 1 Quarter 1 
Day 1-
Welcome back students!
Physical Science Syllabus Honors/Gifted and lab contract due (Due)
Classroom Materials due (Due)

Day 2-
Review Classroom Rules/Tablet Procedures
View artifacts:  choose one artifact to write an Artifact Analysis on

Tablet Introduction

​Discuss Measuring Matter (Brainpop)
A. Measuring Matter
1. Mass
2. Volume
a. Regular object
(V = L x W x H)
b. Irregular object (displacement)
B. Calculate Density
1. Density = Mass/Volume
2. Mass = Density x Volume
3. Volume = Mass/Density
4. Observational Investigation of Density
5. Experimental Design related to Density (test/independent and outcome/dependent)
Gizmos-
Density Laboratory
Determining Density via Water Displacement
Archimedes' Principle
​
Weight and Mass

Day 3-
​Baseline Exam 
Gizmos-
Seed Germination 
Pendulum Clock
Sight vs Sound reactions
​Real time histograms
Picture
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