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1 September Labor day- No School 5 Professional Development 6 Getting to know you and establish procedures 7 Getting to know you and establish procedures 8 Getting to know you and establish procedures 11 Getting to know you and establish procedures 12 MS. PS3-1 Define and how it works 13 MS.PS3-1 Identify the unit of measurement associated with. 14 MS. PS3-2 Label objects that give off various kinds of. 15 MS. PS3-1 describing how works. 18 MS-PS3-1 Define the system of work 19 MS-PS3-1 identifying systems of work that give off. 20 MS-PS3-1 Review the work equation 21 MS-PS3-1 solving problems using the equation. 22 MS.PS3-1 Introduce how can be positive.

2 25. DOQ 1A MS. Sci 8 MS. PS3-1 demonstrating how positive work affects hands on Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object. 26 MS. PS3-1 Introduce how can be negative. Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object. 27 demonstrating how zero work affects hands on Distinguishing the difference between mechanical and non-mechanical. 28 MS.PS3-5 Introduce how an object can experience zero work Illustrate what mechanical looks like 29 MS.PS3-5 demonstrating how an object can experience zero work hands on.

3 October MS.PS3-5 Introduce forms of mechanical 9. DOQ 2A MS. Sci 8 MS. PS3-1 Introduce concept of in motion. Introduce Elastic Potential 16 Demonstrate how mass and velocity affect kinetic. 23 MS.PS3-5 Solve kinetic equations with values 3 MS.PS3-1 matching mechanical forms 10 MS. PS3-1 Identify and match various kinds of in motion Distinguish between stretching and compression in a spring 17 Test how kinetic depends on mass 24 DOQ 4 4 Introduce nonmechanical forms. 11 MS. PS3-1 Demonstrate what in motion looks like. calculating Elastic potential in a object 18 Distinguish the difference between velocity and speed. 25 MS. PS3-2 Review concepts like, work and mechanical vs. nonmechanical forms. 5 MS. PS3-2 matching non- mechanical forms. 12 MS.PS3-1 Introduce the concept of kinetic. Analyze how Elastic Potential changes in an object 19 Test how kinetic depends on velocity 6 MS. PS3-2 Review concepts like, work and mechanical vs. nonmechanical forms MS.PS3-5 Introduce gravitational potential and explain how gravitational potential affects the work of an object. Explain that mass and velocity affect kinetic. Introduce Conservation of theory 20 Professional Development Day MS. PS3-1 Model how height affects gravitational potential

4 30 Model how mass affects gravitational potential 31 LAB inquiry- Marshmallow Launcher lab: Analyzing variables for GPE

5 November MS. PS3-1 Calculate GPE using the equation GPE =mgh 2 Analyze Elastic Potential Energy by modeling the difference between stretching and compressing an object 3 Distinguish how Work, Kinetic Energy and Gravitational Potential Energy are all related to one another (Fd = mgh = 1/2 mv 2 ) as they relate to the conservation of concept 6 DOQ 4 Model how kinetic potential transfers into elastic potential. Analyze specific heat as it relates to transfer 7 Election Day District Holiday 8 Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic of an object changes, is transferred to or from the object 9 NJEA CONFERENCE 10 NJEA CONFERENCE VETERAN S DAY 13 UNIT 2 Identify how to measure temperature 14 Distinguish similarities between temperature and kinetic 15 Manipulate how kinetic is affected by hot and cold temperature 16 Analyze the difference between heat and transfer 17 Identify the methods of heat transfer Evaluate how is spontaneously transferred out of hotter regions or objects and into colder ones-inquiry Create a graphic organizer that summarizes the characteristics of conductors 22 1 pm dismissal for all staff DOQ 5 23 Thanksgiving 24 Thanksgiving

6 27 Distinguish the difference between conductors and insulators PD for High School P/T conference Family and elementary schools 28 Examine how convection occurs in naturally PD for family and elementary schools P/T conference for High School 29 MS. ETS1-3/ PS3.3 LAB inquiry: Solar Cooker & Thermodynamics 30 Science Interim 1 December DOQ 5A MS.PS3-5 Show examples of the conservation of concept 4 MS.PS3-1/5 making connections of PE and KE as they relate to the conservation of concept. 5 MS. PS3-1/5 determining the amount of an object experiences given specific scenarios. 6 MS. PS3-1/5 Explain how kinetic transfers in potential. 7 MS. PS3-1/5 Model of kinetic transfers into potential 8 MS. PS3-1/5 Explain how kinetic transfers into elastic potential

7 11 MS. PS3-1/5 Model how kinetic potential transfers into elastic potential. Analyze specific heat as it relates to transfer 12 MS.PS3-1/5 solving problems that demonstrate how kinetic transfers into elastic potential. 13 MS.PS3-5 Explain what happens to an object when the in the beginning is not equal to the at the end. 14 MS.PS3-5 Recognize various types of resources 15.DOQ 6A Introduce production from the wind 18 Model production from the wind 19 Introduce production from the water 20 Model production from the water 21 Energy and forces assessment 22 1 pm dismissal for all staff 25 Have a safe and Happy Holiday 26 Have a safe and Happy Holiday 27 Have a safe and Happy Holiday 28 Have a safe and Happy Holiday 29 Have a safe and Happy Holiday

8 January New Years Day- No School 8 2 MS.PS3-5 Review conservation of concept 9 3 Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic of an object changes, is transferred to or from the object Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic of an object changes, is transferred to or from the object / MS.PS3-4 Introduce temperature 12 MS. PS3-1/3 Distinguish similarities between temperature and kinetic MS. PS3-1/3 Manipulate how kinetic is affected by hot and cold temperature. DOQ 7A Introduce thermal contraction Introduce thermal expansion Show how thermal expansion affects objects 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 16 Distinguish between thermal expansion and thermal contraction 17 recognizing and identifying the components of thermal as it relates to temperature 18 Identify how to measure temperature recognizing temperature scales 23 converting temperatures 24 converting temperatures 25 Discuss thermal 26.DOQ 8A Identify what in matter is MS. PS3.3/4 Identify protons and electrons MS.PS3.3/4 analyzing how in matter interact. MS. PS3.3 Introduce Thermal

9 February 2018 The transfer of can be tracked as flows through a designed or natural system. (MS-PS3-3) Develop a model to generate data to test ideas about designed systems, including those representing inputs and outputs. (MS-ETS1-4) 2 The transfer of can be tracked as flows through a designed or natural system. (MS-PS3-3) Develop a model to generate data to test ideas about designed systems, including those representing inputs and outputs. (MS-ETS1-4) Introduction to thermal Explain the difference between thermal and temperature Introduce the difference between heat and transfer identifying the difference between heat and transfer Identify the methods of heat transfer 12 DOQ 9A MS Sci Introduce conduction 13 describing conduction 14 Introduce radiation 15 President s Day- District Holiday 16 Show examples of radiation 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 20 Introduce convection 21 Examine how convection occurs in naturally 22 Introduce conductors and insulators 23 Distinguish the difference between conductors and insulators

10 26 MS.PS3-3/ MS. ETS1-1 relating conductors and insulators to real world ideas 27 MS. ETS1-3/ PS3.3 Analyzing and interpret data to determine similarities and differences in findings 28. DOQ 10A MS. ETS1-3/ PS3.3 Analyzing and interpret data to determine similarities and differences in findings March interpreting specific heat through practice problems 6 interpreting specific heat through practice problems 7 Introducing temperature changes in objects Introduce specific 8 MS-PS3-3 Identifying how temperature changes in objects MS. PS3.3 Distinguishing 9 MS.PS3-3 Introduce how to find a value for temperature change Introducing the 12 finding the temperature change in substances through practice problems 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 13 Energy is spontaneously transferred out of hotter regions or objects and into colder ones MS. ETS1-4 Evaluate competing design solutions based on jointly developed 20 MS. PS3-4 Review of thermodynamics as it relates to work and 14. DOQ 11A Pi Day Energy is spontaneously transferred out of hotter regions or objects and into colder ones MS. ETS1-4 Evaluate competing design solutions based on 21 MS. PS3-4 Introduction of the 1st law of thermodynamics 15 President s Day- District Holiday 22 MS. PS3-4 Introduction to the 2nd law of thermodynamics 16 MS. PS3-4 Introduction to thermodynamics 23 Professional Development Day

11 26 MS. PS3-4 Show examples of the 2nd law of thermodynamics 27 MS. PS3-4 Introduce and show examples of heat 28 MS. PS3-4 recognizing how thermodynamics affects objects 29 MS. PS3-4 Thermal assessment 30 Good Friday April MS.ESS3-1 Introducing and identifying natural resources 2. DOQ12A Explain and define what natural resources are 2 District Holiday 6 schools closed 7 Schools Closed 8 schools Closed 9 Schools closed 9 MS.ESS3-1 Review natural resources 10 Introduce abiotic and biotic natural resources 11 identifying abiotic vs. biotic natural resources 12 Introduce sources of natural resources 13 Introduce atmosphere and its components 16 Show examples of the components of the atmosphere 17 Brainstorming products from the atmosphere 18 Introduce nitrogen in the atmosphere 19 Show examples of nitrogen in the atmosphere 20. Celebration of Earth Day DOQ 13A Introduce Oxygen in the atmosphere

12 23 Explain the importance of oxygen in the atmosphere 1pm dismissal for all staff PD for High School P/T conference Family and elementary schools 30 MS.ESS3-1 Discuss everyday uses of the hydrosphere 24 Introduction of atmosphere weather: wind 1pm dismissal for all staff PD for family and elementary schools P/T conference for High School 25 MS.ESS3-1 Show examples of the wind 26 Introduction of the earth s hydrosphere 27 brainstorming the products of the hydrosphere

13 May MS. ESS3-4 Construct a scientific explanation base on valid and reliable evidence obtained from sources (including the student s own experiments) and the assumption that theories and laws that describe the natural world operate today as they did in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Typically as human populations and per- capita consumptions of natural resources increase, so do negative impacts on Earth unless the activities and technologies involved are engineered otherwise 2. MS. ESS3-1 MS. ESS3-4 Construct a scientific explanation base on valid and reliable evidence obtained from sources (including the student s own experiments) and the assumption that theories and laws that describe the natural world operate today as they did in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Typically as human populations and per- capita consumptions of natural resources increase, so do negative impacts on Earth unless the activities and technologies involved are engineered otherwise 3 Introduce the lithosphere 4 DOQ 14A Brainstorming products from the lithosphere and identifying how these products can be used.

14 7 Introduction of the biosphere 8 Brainstorming and matching products from the biosphere 9. Introduction of the Sun as a natural resources and show how the sun provides natural resources to the earth 10 categorizing natural resources 11 Identifying the differences between renewable and non- renewable resources 14 Explain what nonrenewable resources 15 Show examples of nonrenewable resources 16 Explain what renewable resources are 17 Show examples of renewable resources 18 DOQ 15A Show video comparing renewable vs. nonrenewable resources.

15 21 Discuss how natural resources are distributed around the world 22 Discuss the affects of a lack of oil distribution 23 Review the term agriculture and Discuss the affects of a lack of agriculture around the world 24 Explore where minerals around the world are found 25 Discuss and show the affects of not having fresh water available 28 Memorial Day 29 Compare water usage in your state to other states around the world. Discuss what changes may have occurred from the time this data was distributed 30 Discuss ways we may be using water in the US and distinguish how these categories relate to our everyday life 31 identifying everyday products we use that contain hidden water requirements.

16 June Construct and oral and written argument supported by empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support or refute an explanation or a model for a phenomenon or a solution to a problem. MS. ESS3-4 All human activity draws on natural resources and has both short and long-term consequences, positive as well as negative, for the health of the people and the natural environment

17 4. DOQ 16A Construct and oral and written argument supported by empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support or refute an explanation or a model for a phenomenon or a solution to a problem. MS. ESS3-4 All human activity draws on natural re- sources and has both short and long-term consequences, positive as well as negative, for the health of the people and the natural environment 5 Introduction of the geological process 6. Explore geological processes that have taken place throughout the earth 7. Introduction of the igneous process 8 Show examples of the igneous process 11 Introduce hydrothermal activity 12 Explore places on earth where hydrothermal activity occur 13 Unit 3 assessment 14 Introduction and show examples of the metamorphic process 15 Last Day of School

18 18 Emergency Make up Day 19 Emergency Make up Day 20 Emergency Make up Day 21 Emergency Make up Day 22 Emergency Make up Day 25 Emergency Make up Day 26 Emergency Make up Day

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