7R Physical Science Pacing Guide

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1 7R Physical Science Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools Curriculum Framework Physical Science 1ST 9 WEEKS (8/26-10/25) SOL Enabling Objective: Description Text Recommended Activities (e.g., applets, ESS, labs) # days to teach Begin gathering data the 1 st day of school! DO NOT FEEL BOUND TO THE TEXT BOOK!... PLEASE USE ONLINE RESOURCES, APPLETS, & HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES 44 days 2 nd day of school PRE-TEST (for Teacher Evaluation & School Improvement: short 1 day test of essential skills) 1 day PS.1bdgh The Nature of Science The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which 1-1, 1-2, 1-3 Science as a Process Why do Crickets Chirp at Different Frequencies Brainpop - Scientific Method Overview 13 days b) length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force are accurately measured; d) triple beam and electronic balances, thermometers, metric rulers, graduated cylinders, probeware, and spring scales are used to gather data; g) data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and the number of trials are constructed and interpreted; h) data tables for descriptive statistics showing specific measures of central tendency, the range of the data set, and the number of repeated trials are constructed and interpreted; The Nature of Science Flashcard and Matching Activity Kids Do Science: Paper Airplanes and the Methods of Science Identifying Variable Worksheet PS.1e Properties of Atoms & the Periodic Table The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic and the nature of science by planning and 17-1, 17-2, 17-3 All About Atoms Island of Stability (most pertinent information starts approximately at the 13 days 1

2 PS.3ab PS.4ab (sci not) conducting investigations in which e) numbers are expressed in scientific notation where appropriate; The student will investigate and understand the modern and historical models of atomic structure. Key concepts include a) the contributions of Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr in understanding the atom; and b) the modern model of atomic structure. The student will investigate and understand the organization and use of the periodic table of elements to obtain information. Key concepts include a) symbols, atomic number, atomic mass, chemical families (groups), and periods; b) classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals; and 3:37 mark into the video) Build an Atom The Definitive Periodic Table David s W hizzy P erio dic Table ( prov ides shell view and nucleus view of each atom) Dartmouth College Periodic Table The Atoms Family Album What is Matter? (Atomic Structure Labeling Activity) Atoms & Matter Crossword Puzzle Periodic Table of Poetic Elements PS.1a Elements & their Properties The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which 19-1, 19-2, 19-3 Interactive Periodic Table / Mystery Game Applet Brainiac Alkali Metals Video 13 days PS.2d PS.4b a) chemicals and equipment are used safely; The student will investigate and understand the nature of matter. Key concepts include d) physical properties; The student will investigate and understand the organization and use of the periodic table of elements to obtain Element Word Search Activity: Student Could Highlight the Different Terms with Categorized Colors: Red = Metals, Blue = Metalloids, Green = Nonmetals, Etc. Element Bingo Game Coloring the Periodic Table Adopt an Element 2

3 information. Key concepts include b) classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals; and Flex days/remediation Reflection notes: 4 days 3

4 2ND 9 WEEKS (10/29-1/17) SOL Enabling Objective: Description Text Recommended # days Activities (e.g., applets, ESS, labs) to teach 45 days PS.1a PS.4c Chemical Bonds The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which a) chemicals and equipment are used safely; The student will investigate and understand the organization and use of the periodic table of elements to obtain information. Key concepts include 20-1, Brainpop: Chemical Bonding Chemical Bond Applet Chemical Bond Animation, Narration, and Quiz Covalent Bonding Applet Cosmetic Chemists 5 days c) formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding. PS.1a PS.4c Chemical Reactions The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which a) chemicals and equipment are used safely; The student will investigate and understand the organization and use of the periodic table of elements to obtain information. Key concepts include 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, 21-4 Brainpop: Chemical Bonding Chemical Bond Applet Chemical Bond Animation, Narration, and Quiz Covalent Bonding Applet Cosmetic Chemists Nuclear Fission Applet Physics Nuclear fission E=mc² Video The First Nuclear Fusio n Explo sio n 5 days c) formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding. 4

5 PS.5a-c The student will investigate and understand changes in matter and the relationship of these changes to the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. Key concepts include Physical and Chemical Change Applets Physical and Chemical Change Video Diet Coke & Mentos Video a) physical changes; b) chemical changes; and c) nuclear reactions. Physical and Chemical Changes, A Demonstration through Condensed Milk Diet Coke and Mentos A Physical Change Experiment Mentos, Soda, and Nucleation PS.2ac PS.7b Solids, Liquids, & Gases The student will investigate and understand the nature of matter. Key concepts include a) the particle theory of matter; c) solids, liquids, and gases; The student will investigate and understand temperature scales, heat, and thermal energy transfer. Key concepts include b) phase change, freezing point, melting point, boiling point, vaporization, and condensation; 16-1, 16-2, 16-3 Billiards of Molecules States of Matter Scholastic: Solids, Liquids, and Gases BBC: Solids and Liquids PearsonEd: Solids, Liquids, and Gases Harcourt: Solids, Liquids, and Gases BrainPop: States of Matter 5 days PS.2bdef Classification of Matter The student will investigate and understand the nature of matter. Key concepts include 15-1, 15-2 Solids, Liquids, & Gases: Oh My! Solids & Liquids Melting Point Worksheet Comparing the Density of Liquids, Solids, and Gases 5 days b) elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts; d) physical properties; 5

6 e) chemical properties; and f) characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties. PS.1a Solutions The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which a) chemicals and equipment are used safely; 22-1, 22-2, 22-3, 22-4 Salt sol'n app BP water 3 days PS.2bd The student will investigate and understand the nature of matter. Key concepts include b) elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts; d) physical properties; PS.2b Acids, Bases, & Salts The student will investigate and understand the nature of matter. Key concepts include 23-1, ph scale app BP ph scale BP acid/base 3 days b) elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts; PS.5a Energy The student will investigate and understand changes in matter and the relationship of these changes to the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. Key concepts include 4-1, 4-2 Energy PE-KE app BP energy BP kinetic energy BP potential energy 5 days PS.6ab a) physical changes; The student will investigate and understand forms of energy and how energy is transferred and transformed. Key concepts include 6

7 a) potential and kinetic energy; and b) mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant and nuclear energy. PS.5c Radioactivity & Nuclear Reactions The student will investigate and understand changes in matter and the relationship of these changes to the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. Key concepts include c) nuclear reactions. 18-1, 18-2, 18-3, 18-4 Nuclear Fission & Fusion Interactive Video Nuclear Fission Applet Physics Nuclear fission E=mc² Video The First Nuclear Fusio n Explo sio n Touchstone Mousetrap (video demonstrating a chain reaction) Radioactive Dating Game 4 days PS.6b Thermal Energy The student will investigate and understand forms of energy and how energy is transferred and transformed. Key concepts include 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 Friction app Greenhouse effect app BP heat BP energy sources 6 days PS.7acd b) mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant and nuclear energy. The student will investigate and understand temperature scales, heat, and thermal energy transfer. Key concepts include a) Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales and absolute zero; c) conduction, convection, and radiation; and d) applications of thermal energy transfer. Flex days/remediation Reflection notes: 4 days 7

8 3 RD 9 WEEKS (1/22-3/28) SOL Enabling Objective: Description Text Recommended # days Activities (e.g., applets, ESS, labs) to teach 48 days PS.11a Electricity The student will investigate and understand basic principles of electricity and magnetism. Key concepts include a) static electricity, current electricity, and circuits; 7-1, 7-2, 7-3 Static app Circuit app BP static BP current 10 days PS.11bcd Magnetism The student will investigate and understand basic principles of electricity and magnetism. Key concepts include b) relationship between a magnetic field and an electric current; c) electromagnets, motors, and generators and their uses; and d) conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. 8-1, 8-2, 8-3 Magnet/compass app Generator app 6 days 6.2 Energy Sources The student will investigate and understand basic sources of energy, their origins, transformations, and uses. Key concepts include 9-1, 9-2, 9-3 BP solar BP fossil fuels BP renewable 8 days a) potential and kinetic energy; b) the role of the sun in the formation of most energy sources 8

9 on Earth; c) nonrenewable energy sources; d) renewable energy sources; and e) energy transformations. LS6.2bcd The student will investigate and understand basic sources of energy, their origins, transformations, and uses. Key concepts include b) the role of the sun in the formation of most energy sources on Earth; c) nonrenewable energy sources; and d) renewable energy sources. PS.8a-c Waves The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of sound waves. Key concepts include a) wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, rarefaction, and compression; b) resonance; c) the nature of compression waves; and 10-1, 10-2, 10-3 wave simulation wave motion PS.6b PS.9d Electromagnetic Waves The student will investigate and understand forms of energy and how energy is transferred and transformed. Key concepts include b) mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant and nuclear energy. The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of transverse waves. Key concepts include 12-1, 12-2, 12-3 electromagnetic spectrum electromagnetic spectrum song 1 electromagnetic spectrum song 2 spectrum 6 days 9

10 d) the electromagnetic spectrum; and PS.6b PS.9ab Light The student will investigate and understand forms of energy and how energy is transferred and transformed. Key concepts include b) mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant and nuclear energy. The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of transverse waves. Key concepts include a) wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough; b) the wave behavior of light; 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, 13-4 ROY G BIV refraction simulation how eye works refraction through a prism optical illusions optical illusions 2 Flex days/remediation Reflection notes: 4 days 10

11 4 TH 9 WEEKS (4/1-6/6) SOL Enabling Objective: Description Text Recommended Activities (e.g., applets, ESS, labs) # days to teach 43 days PS.9ce Mirrors & Lenses The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of transverse waves. Key concepts include c) images formed by lenses and mirrors; e) technological applications of light. 14-1, 14-2, 14-3 virtual lab on convex and concave lenses PS.6b PS.8bd (resonance) PS.10a-d Sound The student will investigate and understand forms of energy and how energy is transferred and transformed. Key concepts include b) mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant and nuclear energy. The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of sound waves. Key concepts include b) resonance; d) technological applications of sound. Motion The student will investigate and understand the scientific principles of work, force, and motion. Key concepts include 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, , 2-2, 2-3 interactive sound Doppler effect simulation ear, sound, resonance ear sound, ear echolocation sonar decibel scale Newton's First Law of Motion all three laws of motion 11

12 a) speed, velocity, and acceleration; b) Newton s laws of motion; c) work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power; and d) technological applications of work, force, and motion. frame of reference Newton's Second Law of Motion activity PS.10bd Forces The student will investigate and understand the scientific principles of work, force, and motion. Key concepts include 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 balanced and unbalanced forces projectile motion b) length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force are accurately measured; d) technological applications of work, force, and motion. friction activities PS.10cd Work & Machines The student will investigate and understand the scientific principles of work, force, and motion. Key concepts include 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 interactive simple machines mechanical advantage force, work and MA c) work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power; and d) technological applications of work, force, and motion. LS6.8abcdefghi Air & Earth s Atmosphere The student will investigate and understand the properties of air and the structure and dynamics of Earth s atmosphere. Key concepts include a) the sun, moon, Earth, other planets and their moons, dwarf planets, meteors, asteroids, and comets; b) relative size of and distance between planets; c) the role of gravity; interactive simple machines mechanical advantage force, work and MA 12

13 d) revolution and rotation; e) the mechanics of day and night and the phases of the moon; f) the unique properties of Earth as a planet; g) the relationship of Earth s tilt and the seasons; h) the cause of tides; and i) the history and technology of space exploration. POST-TEST (for Teacher Evaluation & School Improvement goal: test should be same as PRE-TEST) 1 day Reflection notes: Reporting Categories are the same as well as the number of items within each category. However, some content has been added or deleted. See the changes listed below the Blueprint summary table. Blueprint Summary Reporting Category SOLs -----(significant changes are in bold print). See Crosswalk, Brief Notes below, & Curriculum framework for details #items % of test #items % of test Scientific Investigation PS.1a-m 10 20% 10 20% Force, Motion, Energy, & Matter PS.2a-f, PS.3a-b, PS.4a-c, PS.5a-c, PS.6a-b, PS.7a-d, PS.8a-d, PS.9a-e, PS.10a-d, PS.11a-d 15 30% 15 30% Life Systems Taught in 6 th and 8 th grades 7 14% 7 14% Ecosystems Taught in 6 th and 8 th grades 7 14% 7 14% Earth & Space Systems Taught in 6 th and 8 th grades 11 22% 11 22% 13

14 Brief List of SOL Changes: Science Crosswalk between 2003 and 2010 standards Physical Science SOL changes -PS.1b, Inherent content was deleted (and reported using metric units SI International System of Units). -PS.1d, Additional content was included (probeware). -PS.1f, The content of the bullet was deleted (research skills are utilized using a variety of resources). -PS.1i, scattergrams was changed to scatterplots -PS.1m, New content was added (models and simulations are constructed and used to illustrate and explain phenomena). -PS.1n, New content was added (current applications of physical science concepts are used). -PS.2f, New content was added (characteristics of types of matter based on physical & chemical properties). -PS.4c, Add l terminology was included & key content was made explicit (formation of compounds through ionic & covalent bonding) -PS.5c, The content (nuclear reactions) was moved from PS.5b. -PS.6b, The revised content of PS.6c (thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy) was moved and added to the existing content of PS.6b. -PS.7, thermal energy replaced heat -PS.8, Clarifying terminology was included (waves). -PS.8a, Add l content was included (rarefaction, and compression). -PS.8c, compression replaced mechanical -PS.9a, New content was added (wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough). -PS.11b, The emphasis of the bullet was changed and narrowed (relationship between a magnetic field and an electric current). -PS.11c, Content was moved from PS.11b (electromagnets). Additional content was added (and their uses). -PS.11d, New content was added (conductors, semiconductors, and insulators). 14