| Course: Physical Science | Grade Level(s): 8th |
| Content: Unit II Properties of Matter & Energy // Changes in Matter | Week: 9 |
| California Academic Content Standards emphasized: 3. Elements have distinct properties and atomic structure. All matter is comprised of one or more of over 100 elements. As a basis for understanding this concept, students know: d. the states (solid, liquid, gas) of matter depend on molecular motion. e. in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only vibrate, in liquids the atoms and molecules are more loosely connected and can collide with and move past one another, while in gases 5.Chemical reactions are processes in which atoms are rearranged into different combinations of molecules. As a basis for understanding this concept, students know: a. reactant atoms and molecules interact to form products with different chemical properties. c. chemical reactions usually liberate heat or absorb heat. d. physical processes include freezing and boiling, in which a material changes form with no chemical reaction. 8. All objects experience a buoyant force when immersed in a fluid. As a basis for understanding this concept, students know: a. density is mass per unit volume. c. how to predict whether an object will float or sink. |
| Key Ideas: |
CLASS MEETING AGENDA/ ACTIVITY | |
MEETING 1 | [1]Wrap up loose ends. [2] Scientific Investigation - Quarter Lab Assessment (Topic to be released at class time) |
MEETING 2 | [1]Hand in your Investigation report for ""What's My Match". [2] Scientific Investigation - Quarter Lab Assessment (continued if extra time is needed) [3] Hand in take home assessment (passed week 8, 2nd class meeting). |
HOME SESSION AGENDA/ ACTIVITY | |
SESSION 1 | [1] Reading assignment, Text Pages 468-472, [2] Work on finishing your Investigation report for ""What's My Match". |
SESSION 2 | [1] Reading assignment,Text Pages 486-494, [2] Work on finishing your Investigation report for ""What's My Match" (due the second meeting of the 9th week). |
SESSION 3 | [1] Reading assignment,Text Reading 160-162, 163-172 |
RESOURCES | REMEMBER to check the FOCUS ON PHYSICAL SCIENCE reading list and keep all INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ENTRIES current ! |
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