Physical Science Lesson Plans: 2008-09
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2ND SEMESTER EXAM:
EACH STUDENT MUST STUDY THE STUDY GUIDE WORKBOOK FOR THE EXAM. ALL QUESTIONS
WILL COME FROM THAT SOURCE.
NOTEBOOKS WILL BE CHECKED THE LAST DAY OF REGULAR CLASS:
5/13/09 A DAY CLASSES
5/14/09 B DAY CLASSES
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2nd Semester Lesson Plans: (scroll down to find 1st Semseter Lesson Plans)
(A1/A2/B7) Ch.13 Review pp.453-455
Objectives:
1. Understanding Concepts p.453 #1-9
2. Using Vocabulary p.453 #10-12
3. Building Math Skills p.454 #14-19
4. Thinking Critically p.454 #20-25
5. Integrating Concepts p.455 #29 concept mapping
HW - test on ch.13 electricity
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(A1/A2/B7) 13.3 Circuits p.446
Titan Blaster; review over ms#26 and turn in for grade.
Objectives:
1. Use schematic diagrams to represent circuits.
2. Distinguish between series and parallel circuits.
3. Calculate electric power using voltage and current.
4. Explain how fuses and circuit breakers are used to prevent circuit overload
5. calculate math skills on electric power with students p. 451 #1-5
6. calculate the ms#27 problems on electric power. (homework)
7. complete the study guide activities for 13.3
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(A1/A2/B7) 13.2 Current p. 437
Titan Blaster: read "Science and the Consumer" p. 440
Objectives:
1. Describe how batteries are sources of voltage.
2. Explain how a potential difference produces a current in a conductor.
3. Define resistance.
4. Calculate the resistance, current,or voltage, given the other 2 quantities.
5. Distinguish between conductors, superconductors, semiconductors, and
insulators.
6. calculate the practice math skills p.443 #1-4
7. calculate the math skills listed on ms# 26 resistance
8. complete the study guide activies for 13.2
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4/27/09 (A1/A2) and 4/28/09 (B7) 13.1 Electric Charge and Force p. 430
Titan Blaster: work on extra credit ch.7 or 17
Objectives;
1. Indicate which pairs of charges will repel and which will attract.
2. Explain what factors affect the strength of the electric force.
3. Describe the characteristics of the electric field due to a charge.
4. complete the section review questions p. 436 #1-6
5. complete the study guide activities for 13.1
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4/23/09 (A1/A2) and 4/24/09 (B7) Test on Ch.12 Sound and Light
Titan Blaster: Review ch.12 for test
Objectives:
1. Students will complete the ch.12 test.
2. Define key terms for chapter 13 electricity.
3. Research on the web one person who contributed to the development of
electricity and its use to the common person.
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4/21/09 (A1/A2) and 4/22 (B7) Lens, Mirror, and Prism lab.
Titan Blaster: Review notes on lenses,mirrors, and prisms
Objectives:
1. Review all objectives with class. (review worksheet)
2. Students will acquire a set of lenses (concave and convex) and observe
print on their textbook to see the effect each lense has on light waves.
3. Students will observe their appearance in convex and concave mirrors.
4. Using a prims, the students will observe light as it is broken down due to
the refraction of light.
5. Student will complete a written lab report on their observations in the
lab.
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4/17/09 (A1/A2) and 4/20/09 (B7) 12.4 Refraction, Lenses, and Prisms pp.412
Titan Blaster: work on extra credit chapter 7 radioactive decay.
Objectives:
1. Describe how light is refracted as it passes between mediums.
2. Explain how fiber optics use total internal reflection.
3. Explain how converging and diverging lenses work.
4. Describe the function of the eye.
5. Describe how prisms disperse light and how rainbows form.
6. complete the study guide activities for section 12.4
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4/15/09 (A1/A2) and 4/16/09 (B7) 12.3 Reflection and Color pp.406-411
Titan Blaster: Read Integrating: Space Science p.407
Objectives:
1. Describe how light reflects off smooth and rough surfaces.
2. Explain the law of reflection.
3. Show how mirrors form real and virtual images.
4. Explain why objects appear to be different colors.
5. Describe how colors may be added or subtracted.
6. complete the study guide activities for 12.3
7. answer questions p.411 #1-8
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4/13/09 (A1/A2) and 4/14/09 (B7) 12.2 The Nature of Light pp.399-405
Titan Blaster: Review math skills formulas on wall.
Objectives:
1. Recognize that light has both wave and particle characteristics.
2. Relate the energy of light to the frequency of electromagnetic waves.
3. Describe different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
4. Explain how electromagnetic waves are used in communication, medicine, and
other areas.
5. complete study guide activities for 12.2
6. answer questions #1-6 on page 405
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4/8/09 (A1/A2) and 4/9/09 (B7) 12.1 Sound pp.390-398
Titan Blaster: convert the values on board to scientific notation.
Objectives:
1. Recognize what factors affect the speed of sound.
2. Relate loudness and pitch to properties of sound waves.
3. Explain how harmonics and resonance affect the sound from musical
instruments.
4. Describe the function of the ear.
5. Explain how sonar and ultrasound imaging work.
6. complete the study guide activites for 12.1
7. answer questions p.398 #1-8
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4/6/09 (A1/A2) an 4/7/09 (B7) Lab on Pulleys and Mechanical Advantage
Objectives:
1. Review pulleys and how we calculate MA for pulley system.
2. Students will perform pulley lab.
3. Students will write a completed lab report for the lab.
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4/2/09 (A1/A2) and 4/3/09 (B7) Test Chapter 11 Waves
Titan Blaster: Review over ch.11 objectives.
Objectives:
1. Evaluate students on ch.11 objectives.
2. Define key terms for ch.12 light and sound pp.390-418.
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3/31/09 (A1/A2) and 4/1/09 (B7) 11.3 Wave Interactions pp.374-380
Titan Blaster: Complete math skills #25 wave speed and turn in.
Objectives:
1. Describe hwo waves behave when they meet an obstacle, pass into another
medium, or pass through another wave.
2. Explain what happens when two waves interfere.
3. Distinguish between constructive interference and destructive interference.
4. Explain hwo standing waves are formed.
5. Student Activities:
a. answer questions on p.380 #1-7
b. complete the study guide activities for 11.3
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3/27/09 (A1/A2) and 3/30/09 (B7) 11.2 Characteristics of Waves pp.365-373.
Titan Blaster: Review the vocabulary terms for ch.11
Objectives:
1. Identify the crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength.
2. Define the terms frequency and period.
3. Solve problems involving wave speed, frequency, and wavelength.
4. Describe the Doppler effect.
5. Answer questions p.373 #1-9
6. Complete the study guide activities for 11.2
7. Homework: complete #1-12 on math skills #25 wave speed.
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3/25/09 (A1/A2) and 3/26/09 (B7) 11.1 Types of Waves pp.356-364.
Titan Blaster: Complete copying the answers for study guide / pretest/11.1
Objectives:
1. Recognize that waves transfer energy.
2. Distinguish between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.
3. Explain the relationship between particle vibration and wave motion.
4. Distinguish between transverse waves and longitudinal waves.
5. Answer questions on p.364
6. Complete study guide activities for section 11.1
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3/23/09 (A1/A2) and 3/24 (B7) Correct 9 weeks test / Intro to chapter 11
Titan Blaster: Review over the math skills for specific heat and temperature
conversions.
Objectives:
1. Each student will correct the 9 weeks test.
2. Demonstrate the proper formula and math setup for student questions.
3. Introduce ch.11 waves p.356 by defining the key terms for the chapter.
4. Students will listen to the guided reading exercise for ch.11 section 1
Types of waves pp. 356-364.
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3/12/09 (A1/A2) and 3/13/09 (B7) Notebook Checks and 9 Weeks Test
Objectives:
1. Students will turn in their notebooks for 3rd 9 weeks check.
2. Complete all makeup work for chapter 10 (last day)
3. Complete all makeup labs for simple machines.
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3/10/09 (A1/A2) and 3/11/09 (B7) 9 Weeks Test (A1/A2) Review (B7)
Objectives:
1. A1/A2 will take the 3rd 9 weeks test.
2. Upon completion of the test, A1/A2 students will make up any math skills
#22,23,24.
3. B7 will review all objectives in chapters 8-10. complete math skills #
22 Efficiency, 23 Temperature conversions, 24 specific heat.
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- Chapter 10 Test
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- Review for chapter 10 test
Objectives:
1. review notes and study guide ch.10
2. review math skills on temperature conversions and specific heat.
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3/4/09 (A1/A2) and 3/5/09 (B7) 10.3 Continued (required 2 periods)
Objectives:
1. See objectives for 3/2 and 3/3
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3/2/09 (A1/A2) and 3/3/09 (B7) 10.3 Using Heat pp.339-346
Titan Blaster: Review over Math skills #23,#24 turn in for grading.
Objectives:
1. Describe the mechanisms of different heating and cooling systems, and
discuss their advantages and drawbacks.
2. Compare different heating and cooling systems in terms of how they
decrease the amount of usable energy.
3. Answer questions on page 346 #1-6
4. complete the study guide activities for section 10.3 and the mixed review.
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2/26/09 (A1/A2) and 2/27/09 (B7) 10.2 Energy Transfer pp.331-338
Titan Blaster: Review metric conversions and scientific notation on board.
Objectives:
1. Investigate and demonstrate how energy is transferred by conduction,
convection, and radiation.
2. Identify and distinguish between conductors and insulators.
3. Solve problems involving specific heat.
4. Calculate specific heat problems on p.338
5. Complete the review questions p.338 and study guide activities 10.2
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2/24/09 (A1/A2) and 2/25/09 (B7) 10.1 Temperature pp.324-330
Titan Blaster: Read Focus Activity p.323
Objectives:
1. Define temperature in terms of the average kinetic energy of atoms or
molecules.
2. Convert temperature readings between the Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin
scales.
3. Describe heat as a form of energy transfer.
4. Calculate the practice problems for temperature conversions p.328,330
#1-4 p.328 and #6-7 p.330
5. Complete the study guide activities for 10.1
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2/20/09 (A1/A2) and 2/23/09 (B7) labs on pulley systems.
refer to 2/9 and 2/10 for lesson plans.
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2/18/09 (A1/A2) and 2/19/09 (B7) Retest on chapter 9 work and simple machines.
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2/13/09 (A1/A2) and 2/17/09 video presentations on work and simple machines.
1. Students will watch videos on work and simple machines and video on
potential energy and kinetic energy.
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2/11/09 (A1/A2) and 2/12/09 (B7) labs on incline planes:
see lesson plans for 2/9 and 2/10
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2/9/09 (A1/A2) and 2/10/09 (B7) labs on 1st class levers:
Titan Blaster: Review mechanical advantage in 6 simple machines.
Objectives: (1st class levers)
1. Demonstrate how mechanical advantage can be observed in the basic
simple machines.
2. Students will perform simple task at lab stations with a simple machine.
3. Students will observe how changing the force and machine variables will
change the output or MA of the simple machine.
3. Students will write a lab report for the labs performed.
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2/5/09 (A1/A2) and 2/6/09 (B7) Test Chapter 9 Work and Machines.
1. Students will be tested on ch.9 objectives.
2. Define key terms for chapter 10 when test completed.
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2/3/09 (A1/A2) and 2/4/09 (B7) Review chapter 9 work and machines.
Titan Blaster: review materials for test (15 min.)
Objectives:
1. Test students on ch.9 objectives.
Review of Math Skills of Chapter 8
2. Review all math skills in ch.9
a. work
b. power
c. mechanical advantage
d. gravitational potential energy
e. kinetic energy
f. efficiency
3. complete the chapter 9 review exercises listed on pages 315-316
#1-18,26
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1/30/09 (A1/A2) and 2/2/09 (B7) 9.4 Conservation of Energy. p.306-314
Titan Blaster: Review math skills from 9.1,9.2,9.3
Objectives:
1. Identify and describe transformations of energy.
2. Explain the law of conservation of energy.
3. Discuss where energy goes when it seems to disappear.
4. Analyze the efficiency of machines.
5. Complete the section review questions p.314
6. Complete the study guide activities in 9.4
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1/28/09 (A1/A2) and 1/29/09 (B7) 9.3 What is Energy? pp.297-305
Titan Blaster: Work mechical advantage p.290 #1-8
Objectives:
1. Explain the relationship between energy and work.
2. Define potential energy and kinetic energy.
3. Calculate kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy.
4. Distinguish between mechanical and nonmechanical energy.
5. Identify nonmechanical forms of energy.
6. Complete the word problems on math skills #20 and #21 for GPE / KE.
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1/26/09 (A1/A2) and 1/27/09 (B7) 9.2 Simple Machines p.291-296
Titan Blaster; Complete math skills not turned in for 9.1
Objectives:
1. Name and describe the six types of simple machines.
2. Discuss the mechanical advantage of different types of simple machines.
3. Recognize simple machines within compound machines.
4. Complete the section review questions. p.296
5. Complete the study guide activities for 9.2
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1/22/09 (A1/A2) and 1/23/09 (B7) Ch.15 Technology / Communications p.488
Objectives: Extra credit chapter due by the end of 3rd 9 weeks.
1. Define all key terms for ch.15
2. Read each section and answer the review questions that follow.
++ write the questions for each of the questions.
15.1 Signals and Telecommunications p.488-496 , questions #1-7
15.2 Telephone, Radio, and Television p.497-505, questions #1-6
15.3 Computers and the Internet p.506-514, questions #1-9
3. Chapter 15 Review p. 515, #1-16 answers only.
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1/20/09 (A1/A2) and 1/21/09 (B7) 9.1 Work, Power, and Machines p.284
Titan Blaster: Define the key terms for chapter 9
Objectives:
1. Define work and power.
2. Calculate the work done on an object and the rate at which work is done.
3. Use the concept of mechanical advantage to explain how machines make doing
work easier.
4. Calculate the mechanical advantage of various machines.
5. Answer review questions p.290 #1-8
6. Calculate the practice problems for work p.285 #1-5, power p.287 #1-5,
and mechanical advantage p. 290 # 1-5
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1/15/09 (A1/A2) and 1/16/09 (B7) Test chapter 8 Motion.
Titan Blaster: Review over all chap.8 notes, study guides, and math skills.
Objectives:
1. Students will be evaluated on the objectives in chapter 8.
2. Upon completion of the test, students will define all key terms for ch.9
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-- Ch.8 Motion Review
Titan Blaster: Check any math skills for completion and turn in.
Objectives:
* One more review period required due to the amount of math skills and use
of equations in ch.8.
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1/13/09 (A1/A2) and 1/14/09 (B7) Ch.8 Motion Review
Titan Blaster: Read over the Inquiry Lab p.273
Objectives:
1. Students will perform the lab p.273 "How are action and reaction forces
related?"
2. Demonstrate how to calculate force, mass, and acceleration from Newton's
second law of motion.
3. Calculate force problems on math skills #16 force.
4. Answer review questions pp.275-276 , #1-25
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1/9/09 (A1/A2) and 1/12/09 (B7) 8.3 Newton's Laws of Motion p.268-274
Titan Blaster: Complete math skills on acceleration pp.260,267,276
Objectives:
1. State Newton's three laws of motion, and apply them to physical situations.
2. Calculate force, mass, and acceleration with Newton's second law.
3. Recognize that the free-fall acceleration near Earth's surface is
dependent of the mass of the falling object.
4. Explain the difference between mass and weight.
5. Identify paired forces on interacting objects.
6. Answer section 8.3 questions p.274
7. Complete study guide activites 8.3
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1/7/09 (A1/A2) and 1/8/09 (B7) 8.2 Acceleration and Force pp.259-267
Titan Blaster: Turn in vocabulary ch.8./read "science and the consumer p.264
Objectives:
1. Calculate the acceleration of an object.
2. Describe how force affects the motion of an object.
3. Distinguish between balanced and unbalanced forces.
4. Explain how friction affects the motion of an object.
5. Answer section 8.2 review questions p. 267
6. complete the study guide activities for section 8.2
HW - calculate word problems on math skills #15 acceleration.
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1/5/09 (A1/A2) and 1/6/09 (B7) 8.1 Motion pp.252-258
Titan Blaster: (1) define key terms ch.8) (2) convert metric measurements
listed on the board
Objectives:
1. Relate speed to distance and time.
2. Distinguish between speed and velocity.
3. Recognize that all moving objects have momentum.
4. Solve problems involving time, distance, velocity, and momentum.
5. Answer questions pp.257 (math skills) and 258 Section 8.1 review questions.
6. Complete the study guide activites for 8.1
7. Calculate word problems on Math Skills #13 velocity and #14 momentum.
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-- Exam for 1st semester will be as follows:
A1/A2 block classes
B7 class
Study the following for the exam:
1. Review all study guides for chapters 1-6.
2. Review math skills:
a. metric conversions
b. periodic chart
c. calculate density / formula mass
d. convert moles to grams, grams to moles
e. write ionic and covalent formulas.
f. name ionic and covalent compounds from formula.
g. balance chemical equations.
h. classify chemical equations.
i. write correct, balanced chemical equations from word
equations.
3. notebooks are due for the semester. (20% of 2nd 9 wks grade)
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- (A1/A2/B7) 6.4 Acids and Bases in the Home p. 207
Titan Blaster: work on semester 1 review
Objectives:
1. Recognize several acidic and basic substances commonly found in homes.
2. Explain how soap is made and why it can remove dirt and grease.
3. Describe the acidic or basic characteristics of other household items.
4. Answer questions p.212 #1-7. Complete study guide section 6.3-6.4
5. B7 students may retake the ch.4-5 test at end of period.
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12/11/07 and 12/12/07 - (A1/A2/B7) 6.3 Acids, Bases, and pH p. 199
Titan Blaster; work the 1st 4 parts of the semester study guide.
Objectives:
1. Compare and contrast acids and bases.
2. Relate the pH of a solution to the concentration and strength of dissolved
acid or base.
3. Identify the products of neutralization reactions.
4. A1/A2 students can retake ch.4-5 test at the end of the period.
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12/7/07 and 12/10/07 - (A1/A2/B7) 6.2 Dissolving and Solubility p. 192
Titan Blaster: Find the molar mass of the compounds listed on board.
Objectives:
1. Describe how a substance dissolves in terms of its solubility, molecular
motion, and solute-solvent interactions.
2. Identify several factors that affect the rate at which a substance
dissolves.
3. Relate the structure of water to its ability to dissolve many different
substances.
4. Distinguish between saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions.
5. Answer questions p. 198 #1-7 and complete study guide activities for
section 6.2
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12/5/07 and 12/6/07 - (A1/A2/B7) 6.1 Solutions and Other Mixtures p.186
Titan Blaster: define key terms for chapter 6.
Objectives:
1. distinguish between homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.
2. compare and contrast the properties of solutions, colloids, and suspenisons
3. Identify ways to prepare different kinds of mixtures.
4. answer questions p.191 #1-6
5. complete study guide activities section 6.1
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12/3/07 and 12/4/07 - (A1/A2/B7) Test chapter 5 Chemical Equations/Reactions
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11/27/07 and 11/28/07 - (A1/A2/B7) Review Ch.5 Chemical Equations/Reactions
Titan Blaster: Convert the following amounts listed on the board.
Objectives:
1. Review naming covalent and ionic compounds.
2. Review writing formulas for covalent and ionic compounds.
3. Review coefficients and how they are used. Why are they used?
4. Review writing skeletal equations and balancing chem.equations.
5. Complete worksheets p. 61,62,63
6. Answer review questions pp. 177-179
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11/16/07 and 11/26/07 - (A1/A2/B7) 5.4 Rates of Change p.169
Titan Blaster: Convert the given amounts in moles to grams.
Objectives:
1. Describe the factors affecting reaction rates.
2. Explain the effect a catalyst has on a chemical reaction.
3. Explain chemical equilibrium in terms of equal forward and reverse
reaction rates.
4. Apply Le Chatelier's principle to predict the effect of changes in
concentration, termperature, and pressure in an equilibrium process.
5. Complete the study guide activities 5.4
6. Answer questions #1-8 p.176
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11/14/07 and 11/15/07 - (A1/A2/B7) 5.3 Balancing Chem.Equations con't.
Titan Blaster: Write formulas for the compounds listed on the board.
Objectives:
1. Identify mole ratios in a balanced chemical equation.
2. Calculate the relative masses of reactants and products from a chemical
equation.
3. Complete the study guide activities for section 5.3
4. Answer questions #1-5 on page 168.
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11/11/07 and 11/12/07 - (A1/A2/B7) 5.3 Balancing Chemical Equations p.161
Titan Blaster; write the names for the compound formulas listed on the board.
Objectives:
1. Demonstrate how to balance chemical equations.
2. Interpret chemical equations to determine the relative number of moles of
reactants needed and moles of products formed.
3. Worksheet p.63 identify types of reactions.
4. Write skeletal equations from word equations.
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11/7/07 and 11/10/07 - (A1/A2/B7) Reteach writing and naming compound and
formulas.
Objectives:
1. Review the rules for writing the formulas and names of ionic and
covalent compounds.
2. Review polyatomic ions and how they are identified.
3. Re-Test students on ch.5 objectives.
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11/5/07 and 11/6/07 - (A1/A2/B7) 5.2 Reaction Types p. 154-160
Titan Blaster: Calculate density when mass and volume are given.
Objectives:
1. Distinguish amound five types of chemical reactions.
2. Predict the products of some reactions based on the reaction type.
3. Describe reactions that transfer or share electrons between molecules,
atoms, or ions.
4. Answer questions p. 160 #1-7
5. complete the study guide activities found is section 5.2
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11/3/07 and 11/4/07 - (A1/A2/B7) 5.1 Nature of Chemical Reactions p.148-153
Titan Blaster: Convert the given amounts to grams and grams to moles.
Objectives:
1. Recognize some signs that a chemical reaction is taking place.
2. Explain chemical changes in terms of the structure and motion of atoms
and molecules.
3. Describe the differences between endothermic and exothermic reactions.
4. Identify situations involving chemical energy.
5. Answer questions p.153 #1-5
6. Complete the study guide activities found in section 5.1
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10/30/07 and 10/31/07 - (A1/A2/B7) Chapter 4 Test: The Structure of Matter.
Titan Blaster: Correct ch.4 review questions with class p.137-139.
Objectives:
1. Test on ch.4 objectives.
2. Define key terms ch.5 chemical reactions p.148
3. download ch.5 notes from the website (notes/handouts)
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10/28/07 and 10/29/07 - (A1/A2/B7) Chapter 4 Review The Structure of Matter.
Titan Blaster: Convert given amounts to grams and grams to moles.
Objectives:
1. Complete the ch.4 review activities on pp.137-139.
a. Understanding Concepts #1-10
b. Using Vocabulary #11-15
c. Building Math Skills #17-18
d. Integrating Concepts #26
2. Review rules for writing and naming ionic and covalent compounds.
3. Test next class on ch.4
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10/24/07 and 10/27/07 - (A1/A2/B7) 4.4 Organic and Biochemical Compounds p.129
Titan Blaster: Calculate the formula mass of the compounds on the board.
Objectives:
1. Describe how carbon atoms bond covalently to form organic compounds.
2. Identify the names and structures of groups of simple organic compounds
and polymers.
3. Identify what the polymers essential for life are made of.
4. Answer questions p.136 #1-5
5. Complete the study guide activities listed in section 4.4 and the mixed
review.
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10/20,22/07 and 10/21,23/07 - (A1/A2/B7) Writing and Naming Compounds 4.3
Titan Blaster: check over your lab report on melting point/turn in.
Objectives;
1. Review rules for writing and naming compounds.
2. Students will complete worksheet that include:
a. naming ionic compounds
b. naming covalent compounds
c. writing formulas for ionic and covalent compounds
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10/16/08 and 10/17/08 - (A1/A2/B7) Lab: Melting Points of sugar/salt p.113
Titan Blaster: Read over the lab manual on using burners.
Objectives:
1. Read the directions and procedures for the inquiry lab on p.113
2. Students will work in groups of two.
3. Each student will prepare his own lab report. The report and lab should
be worked by both partners.
4. Make sure you follow the directions to the letter and write the lab
report based on the handout to writing lab reports.
5. Students will clean their lab station and inventory all materials at end
of experiment.
6. Final lab report will be due next class meeting.
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10/16/08 and 10/17/08 - (A1/A2/B7) 4.3 Compound Names and Formulas p.123
Titan Blaster: Review the groups and families on the periodic table.
Objectives:
1. Name simple ionic and covalent compounds.
2. Predict the charge of a transition metal cation in an ionic compound.
3. Write chemical formulas for simple ionic compounds.
4. Distinguish a covalent compound's empirical formula from its molecular
formula.
5. work the math skill practice set on p. 125
6. Answer questions on p.128 #1-7
7. complete the study guide activities for section 4.3
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10/14/08 - (A1/A2/B7) 4.2 Ionic and Covalent Bonding p.115
Titan Blaster: Copy the concept map on bonds off the board.
Objectives:
1. Explain why atoms sometimes join to form bonds.
2. Explain why some atoms transfer their valence electrons to form ionic
bonds, while other atoms share valence electrons to form covalent bonds.
3. Differentiate between ionic,covalent,and metallic bonds.
4. Compare the properties of substances with different types of bonds.
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(A1/A2/B7) Test 1st 9 Weeks
Titan Blaster: Study for test / turn in notebook
Objectives:
1. Students will test on objectives covered in chapters 1-3.
2. A1/A2 test on Wed. October 3.
3. B7 test on Thurs. October 4.
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- (A1/A2/B7) 1st 9 Weeks Review
Titan Blaster: Check notebooks order and make sure you have it ready for
1st 9 weeks grading.
Objectives:
1. Students will receive a study guide review of ch.1-3.
2. Complete the questions and math skills listed on the study guide. Each
student will receive 10 pts added to their 9 weeks test for completion of
their study guides.
3. Study the following items for the 1st 9 weeks test: ch.1-3
a. notes
b. study guides
c. math skills #'s 1-8
d. vocabulary
** The study guide is the best item to study because it shows all of the
applications of the math skills along with vocabulary terms.
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10/9/08 and 10/10/08 - (A1/A2/B7) 4.1 Compounds and Molecules p.108
Titan Blaster: Read Focus Activity p. 107
Objectives:
1. Distinguish between compounds and mixtures.
2. Relate the chemical formula of a compound to the relative numbers of atoms
or ions present in the compound.
3. Use models to visualize a compound's chemical structure.
4. Describe how the chemical structure of a compound affects its properties.
5. Complete study guide activites for section 4.1
6. Answer questions pg.114
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9/26/08 and 9/29/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) Test ch.3
Titan Blaster: Review for test
Objectives:
1. Test students on chapter 3 objectives
2. Complete any assignments for ch.3 you are missing.
3. Define key terms for chapter 4.
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9/24/08 and 9/25/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) Review ch.3
Titan Blaster: Complete the word puzzle on states of matter and elements.
Objectives:
1. correct the work puzzles.
2. Review all math skills in ch.3 #7,8
3. Review counting atoms and finding formula mass of compounds.
4. Review over Study guide ch.3
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9/22/08 and 9/23/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) Mole Concept / Formula Mass
Titan Blaster: Complete the worksheet on counting atoms in formula.
Objectives:
1. Review how to count the number of atoms in a compounds formula.
2. Calculate the formula mass of given compounds.
3. Convert given amounts of substances in moles and grams.
4. Complete math skills #7 Amount to Mass and #8 Mass to Amount and turn in.
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9/18/08 and 9/19/08 - (A1/A2/B7) 3.4 Using Moles to Count Atoms p.95
Titan Blaster: Correct answers for study guide activites 3.2,3.3
Objectives:
1. Explain the relationship between a mole of a substance and Avogadro's
constant.
2. Find the molar mass of an element by using the periodic table.
3. Solve problems converting the amount of an element in moles to its mass
in grams, and vice versa.
4. Complete the study guide activites found in section 3.4
5. Answer questions found on page 100.
6. Calculate the word problems on math skills #7-8 mass to moles, moles to
mass.
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9/16/08 and 9/17/08 - (A1/A2/B7) 3.3 Families of Elements p.86
Titan Blaster: convert the given measurements on the board using factor
label method.
Objectives:
1. Locate alkali metals, alkaline-earth metals, and transition metals in the
periodic table.
2. Locate semiconductors, halogens, and noble gases in the periodic table.
3. Relate an element's chemical properties to the electron arrangement of
its atoms.
4. Name some commercial uses of elements on the table.
5. Complete the study guide activites for section 3.3
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9/12/08 and 9/15/08 - (A1/A2/B7) 3.2 A guided Tour of the Periodic Table p.77
Titan Blaster: Review the metric conversions to english measurements.
Objectives:
1. Relate the organization of the periodic table to the arrangement of
electrons within an atom.
2. Explain why some atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions.
3. Determine how many protons, neutrons, and electrons an isotope has, given
its symbol, atomic number, and mass number.
4 Describe how the abundance of isotopes affects an element's average
atomic mass.
5. Complete the study guide activities for 3.2
6. Answer questions p.85
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9/10/08 and 9/11/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) 3.1 Atomic Structure p. 70
Titan Blaster: Define key terms ch.3
Objectives:
1. Explain Dalton's atomic theory, and describe why it was more successful
than Democritus's theory.
2. State the charge, mass, and location of each part of an atom according to
the modern model of the atom.
3. Compare and contrast Bohr's model with the modern model of the atom.
4. Complete the study guide activites for section 3.1
5. Answer questions #1-8 on page 76.
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9/8/08 and 9/9/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) Density Lab
Titan Blaster: Review formula and definition of density.
Objectives:
1. Review handout on writing lab reports. 6 sections on complete report.
2. Review with students how to make graphs included in the lab report.
3. Students will mass out the 8 cubes and volume for the cubes.
4. Calculate the density of the 8 cubes based on mass/volume.
5. Construct a chart with the 3 variables compared.
6. Construct a graph comparing mass on the x-axis and density on the y-axis.
7. Complete a lab report including all 6 sections explained in the lab report
handout.
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9/4/08 and 9/5/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) Test ch.2
Objectives:
1. Test students on objectives and math skills in ch.1,2
2. Upon completion of the test, students will define key terms for ch.3
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9/2/08 and 9/3/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) Review for ch.2 test.
Titan Blaster: Review all materials in ch.1-2 questions for review.
Objectives:
1. Review all objectives in ch.1-2
2. Review study guide activities.
3. Review all of the math skills for ch.1-2: sci.notation, conversions, and
density.
4. HW--test next class on ch.1-2.
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8/28/08 and 8/29/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) 2.3 Properties of Matter p.53
Titan Blaster: Calculate the problems on the board using sci.notation.
Objectives:
1. Distinguish between chemical and physical properties of matter.
2. Perform calculations involving density.
3. Distinguish between chemical and physical changes in matter.
4. Apply the laws of conservation of mass and conservation of energy to
chemical and physical changes.
5. Evlaluate materials and their properties for different uses.
6. Review the Math Skills p.56 density. Calculate density problems #1-9.
7. Complete the study guide activities for sections 2.3
8. HW - Calculate the math skill problems on density. Math Skills #4.
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8/26/08 and 8/27/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) 2.2 Matter and Energy p.45
Titan Blaster: Read "Science and the Consumer" p.43
Objectives:
1. Use the kinetic theory to describe the properties and structures of the
different states of matter.
2. Describe the energy transfers involved in changes of state.
3. Describe the laws of conservation of mass and conservation of energy, and
explain how they apply to changes of state.
4. Answer questions p.52
5. Complete the study guide activites for section 2.2
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8/22/08 and 8/25/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) 2.1 What is Matter? p.38
Titan Blaster: Convert the units listed on the board to similar units.
Objectives:
1. Explain the relationship between matter, atoms, and elements.
2. Distinguish between elements and compounds.
3. Interpret and write some common chemical formulas.
4. Categorize materials as pure substances or mixtures.
5. Section Rev. questions p.44
6. Complete the study guide activities for section 2.1
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8/20/08 and 8/21/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) Test ch. 1
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8/11/08 and 8/12/08 --(A1/A2/B7) 1.1 The Nature of Science p.4
Titan Blaster: Define the key terms in chapter 1.
Objectives:
1. Describe the main branches of natural science and relate them to each other
2. Describe the relationship between science and technology.
3. Distinguish among facts,theories, and laws.
4. Explain the roles of models and mathematics in scientific theories/laws.
5. Complete the study guide activites for section 1.
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8/14/08 and 8/15/08 --(A1/A2/B7) 1.2 The Way Science Works pg. 12
Titan Blaster: Write down as many units of measurement you see in a day.
Objectives:
1. Understand how to use critical thinking skills to solve problems.
2. Describe the steps of the scientific method. (draw a concept map)
3. Know some of the tools scientists use to investigate nature.
4. Explain the objective of a consistant system of units, and identify the SI
units for length, mass, and time.
5. identify what each common SI prefix represents, and convert measurements.
6. complete the section review questions pg.19
7. Calculate the conversions on Math Skills #1.
8. Complete the study guide activites for section 1.2
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8/18/08 and 8/19/08 -- (A1/A2/B7) 1.3 Organizing Data (p.20)
Titan Blaster: Copy answers to study guide 1.3 and mixed review
Objectives:
1. Interpret line graphs, bar graphs, and pie graphs.
2. Identify the significant figures in calculations.
3. Use scientific notation and significant figures in problem solving.
4. Understand the difference between precision and accuracy.
5. Write numbers in scientific notation.
6. Use scientific notation in math problems.
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