)Subject: IPC Calendar: Intro Week Weeks: Intro,1 Timeframe: 3 periods Level/Grade: High School INTRO TO CHEMISTRY Unit Objectives: TSW 1.) Evaluate scientific theory and its impact. 2.) Describe the connection between chemistry and careers. LESSON 1. Research careers that require knowledge of chemistry. Write a paper on the three careers that are the most interesting. 2. Watch the video Bio Diesel Fuel and Oil Spills. Answer questions over the video as it progresses. Activity Type: Video/Note-taking Research Essay Materials: Video Worksheet Computer-Internet, wordprocessing TEKS: (3) The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. The student is expected to (C) evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; (D) describe the connection between chemistry and future careers SE Modifications: Provide notes Extra time Reduced essay Resources: Video Segment Internet TA TEKS: GT Modifications: Build a PowerPoint to go with research paper on careers. Provide quotes from people with these careers. Evaluation Methods: Worksheet Essay
Subject: IPC Calendar: 1 st 9 weeks: Weeks: 2,3,4 MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS IN CHEMISTRY Unit Objectives: Timeframe: 3 weeks Level/Grade: High School TSW 1.) Know the international system of units. 2.) Compare different SI units for different quantities. 3.) Solve metric problems using the factor label method. 4.) Express quantities in scientific notation. 5.) Express quantities in decimal form. 6.) Calculate measurements in scientific notation. LESSON examples: 1. PowerPoint defining significant digits in measurement and math using significant digits. 2. Student Lab: a. Measurement b. Density 3. Student Lab: Volume of Popcorn Activity Type: Notes Lab TEKS: (2) The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations. (C) express and manipulate chemical quantities using scientific conventions and mathematical procedures such as dimensional analysis, scientific notation, and significant figures. Materials: Computer-PowerPoint Calculator Lab Notebook
SE Modifications: Provide notes Extra time Resources: Textbook Worksheets Lab Procedure TA TEKS: (1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs(3) Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society(4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources(8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication(10) Communication. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication(11) Communication. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, GT Modifications: Design a mini science fair project. Explain using the scientific method. Evaluation Methods: Worksheets /Textbook Problems Lab Write Up Exam
Subject: IPC THE NATURE OF MATTER Unit Objectives: Calendar: 1 st 9 weeks: Weeks: 5,6,7,8,9 + Timeframe: 6 weeks Level/Grade: High School TSW 1.) What is matter? 2.) Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table 3.) The structure of Matter. LESSON examples: 1. A.) Students will investigate various forms of matter (pure substances, mixtures). Assorted lab equipment will be provided to make measurements. B.) Student observations will be placed on chart paper. C.) Teacher will facilitate discussion and notes will be student driven. Include topics: physical/chemical properties, intensive/extensive properties, compressibility, intermolecular forces of attraction, and energy. 2. A.) Field Experience---Go to little league fields to identify changes in matter. Classify as physical or chemical. B.) Create chart of changes. Discuss energy changes. Students color code and label the periodic table. 3. Notes---periodic table and it periodicity. Include Moseley and Mendeleev, subatomic properties, vocabulary of the periodic table. 4. Students will define and write both the group and period trends for the following periodic trends: atomic and ionic radii, electronegativity, electron affinity, and ionization energies. The teacher will facilitate a discussion of each to explain. 5. Students will research scientists and create a scrapbook detailing the different atomic theories leading to the modern day model. Include Aristotle, Democritus, Dalton, Crookes, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr. 6. Teacher led PowerPoint to reinforce atomic theory. 8. Atomic Theory Lab (The Write Path, pg. 160). 7. A.) Notes---Phases and Phase Changes and energy changes involved B.) LabActivity---Phase Changes of Stearic Acid (use CBL2 and graphing calculators)
Activity Type: Cooperative Group Lab Notes Materials: Samples of solids, liquids, and gases. Chart Paper/Markers Graphing Calculators CBL2 Assorted Lab Equipment TEKS: (7) Science concepts. The student knows relationships exist between properties of matter and its components. The student is expected to: (B) research and describe the historical development of the atomic theory; (E) classify samples of matter from everyday life as being elements, compounds, or mixtures. (8) Science concepts. The student knows that changes in matter affect everyday life. The student is expected to: (C) investigate and identify the law of conservation of mass; SE Modifications: Lab Guide Provide Notes Oral Test Administration Resources: Lab Procedures TA TEKS: (1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs(3) Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society(4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources(8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication(10) Communication. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication(11) Communication. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, GT Modifications: Prepare a presentation on cooking at various altitudes and under pressure. Bring examples of food that gives different sets of instructions. Evaluation Methods: Lab Write Ups Student Driven Notes Exam
Subject: IPC CHANGES IN MATTER Calendar: 2 nd 9 weeks: Weeks: 1,2,3,4,5,6 Timeframe: 6 weeks Level/Grade: High School
Unit Objectives: TSW 1.) Chemical Reactions. 2.) Solutions, Acids and Bases. 3.) Nuclear Changes. LESSON examples: Lab Activity---Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions (using CBL2 and graphing calculators) 1.) Demonstrate factors that influence the direction for a reaction. 2.) Classify the factors that influence the rate of a reaction. 3.) Distinguish acids from bases by their properties. 4.) Evaluate the central role of water in the chemistry of acids and bases. 5.) Hands-on activity-students will form compounds using cutouts. These are to be glued on construction paper and the appropriate formulas will be written. 6.) Notes---Types of Reactions. 7.) Review Lewis Dot structures and models. Use model cards to predict what could happen to achieve an octet. Write 1 paragraph describing the process. Activity Type: Notes Research Create Materials: Crayons/markers Periodic Table Computer-PowerPoint/Internet/ Printer Colorful paper, scissors, glue, stickers, other craft items TEKS: Science concepts. The student knows that changes in matter affect everyday life. The student is expected to: (A) distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter such as oxidation, digestion, changes in states, and stages in the rock cycle. (B) analyze energy changes that accompany chemical reactions such as those occurring in heat packs, cold packs, and glow sticks to classify them as endergonic or exergonic reactions; (D) describe types of nuclear reactions such as fission and fusion and their roles in applications such as medicine and energy production; and (E) research and describe the environmental and economic impact of the endproducts of chemical reactions. (9) Science concepts. The student knows how solution chemistry is a part of everyday life. The student is expected to: (A) relate the structure of water to its function as the universal solvent (B) relate the concentration of ions in a solution to physical and chemical properties such as ph, electrolytic behavior, and reactivity (C) simulate the effects of acid rain on soil, buildings, statues, or microorganisms (D) demonstrate how various factors influence solubility including temperature, pressure, and nature of the solute and solvent; and (E) demonstrate how factors such as particle size, influence the rate of dissolving.
SE Modifications: Provide notes Resources: Periodic Table TA TEKS: (1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs(3) Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society(4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources(8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication(10) Communication. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication(11) Communication. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, GT Modifications: Provide additional scientists to research and add to scrapbook. Evaluation Methods: Scrapbook Exam
Subject: IPC Calendar: 2 nd 9 weeks: Weeks: 8,9 3 rd 9 weeks: Weeks: 1,2,3,4 Timeframe: 6 weeks Level/Grade: High School MOTION AND ENERGY Unit Objectives: TSW 1.) Motion and Forces. 2.) Work and energy. 3.) Heat and Temperature. LESSON examples: 1. Powerpoint on Motion 2. Lab Activity: Take kids to track and calculate individuals speeds and horsepower. 3. Work calculations on slates. 4. TUG OF WAR game: (balanced and unbalanced forces) 5. Quick activity with Newton s laws. 6. Weght room day. Measure power and observe different types of machine. 7. LAB on TEMPERATURE CONVERSIONS
Activity Type: Manipulation Notes Lab Materials: Construction Paper Computer-PowerPoint TEKS: (4) Science concepts. The student knows concepts of force and motion evident in everyday life. The student is expected to: (A) calculate speed, momentum, acceleration, work, and power in systems such as in the human body, moving toys, and machines; (B) investigate and describe applications of Newton s laws such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, geological processes, and satellite orbits; (C) analyze the effects caused by changing force or distance in simple machines as demonstrated in household devices, the human body, and vehicles; and (D) investigate and demonstrate mechanical advantage and efficiency of various machines such as levers, motors,, wheels and axles, pulleys, and ramps. (6) Science concepts. The student knows the impact of energy transformations in everyday life. The student is expected to: (A) describe the law of conservation of energy (B) investigate and demonstrate the movement of heat through solids, liquids, and gases by convection, conduction, and radiation; (C) analyze the efficiency of energy conversions that are responsible for the production of electricity such as from radiant, nuclear, and geothermal sources, fossil fuels such as coal, gas, oil, and the movement of water or wind (D) investigate and compare economic and environmental impacts of using various energy sources such as rechargeable or disposable batteries and solar cells (E) measure the thermal and electrical conductivity of various materials and explain results; (F) investigate and compare series and parallel circuits; (G) analyze the relationship between an electric current and the strength of its magnetic field using simple electromagnets; and (H) analyze the effects of heating and cooling processes in systems such as weather, living, and mechanical. SE Modifications: Copy of notes Form for Lab Write Up Peer Assistance Resources: Lab Activity Handout TA TEKS: (1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs(3) Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society(4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources(8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication(10) Communication. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication(11) Communication. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media,
GT Modifications: Write a research paper on the Dodge Hemi Motor Evaluation Methods: Lab Write Up Worksheets Exam Model Cards
Subject: IPC WAVES AND WAVE PROPERTIES Unit Objectives: Calendar: 3 rd 9 weeks: Weeks: 5,6,7,8 Timeframe: 4 weeks Level/Grade: High School TSW 1.) Waves Apply formulas to name ionic compounds. 2.) Sound and Light. LESSON examples: 1.Powerpoint on waves. 2. Internet research on wvariety of different waves 3. Inquiry Lab How do particles move in a medium? 4. Poster Project on parts of a wave. 5. Class activity with Doppler Effect. 6. Band hall discussing amplitude. 7. Light Mediums. Activity Type: Manipulatives Notes Lab Activity Materials: TEKS: (5) Science concepts. The student knows the effects of waves on everyday life. The student is expected to: (A) demonstrate wave types and their characteristics through a variety of activities such as modeling with ropes and coils, activating tuning forks, and interpreting data on seismic waves (B)demonstrate wave interactions including interference, polarization, reflection, refraction, and resonance within v
SE Modifications: Multiple Choice for Names and Formulas Provide Notes Resources: Worksheets Lab Materials TA TEKS: (1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs(3) Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society(4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources(8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication(10) Communication. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication(11) Communication. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, GT Modifications: Make a model depicting diffraction Evaluation Methods: Peer Review of Hands-on Activity Exam
Subject: IPC ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM Unit Objectives: Calendar: 3 rd 9 weeks: Weeks 9 4 th 9 weeks: Weeks: 1,2,3,4,5 Timeframe: 6 weeks Level/Grade: High School TSW 1.) Electricity. 2.) Magnetism. 3.) Communication Technology. LESSON examples: Powerpoint on Electricity and magnetism Practice building series and parralel circuits Lab Best Battery Circuit play Magnets are us Activity Type: Lab Notes Materials: Lab Activity Graphing Calculator TEKS: (6) Science concepts. The student knows the impact of energy transformations in everyday life. The student is expected to: (D) investigate and compare economic and environmental impacts of using various energy sources such as rechargeable or disposable batteries and solar cells; (E) measure the thermal and electrical conductivity of various materials and explain results; (F) investigate and compare series and parallel circuits; (G) analyze the relationship between an electric current and the strength of its magnetic field using simple electromagnets; and (H) analyze the effects of heating and cooling processes in systems such as weather, living, and mechanical.
SE Modifications: Provide notes Resources: Worksheets TA TEKS: (1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs(3) Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society(4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources(8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication(10) Communication. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication(11) Communication. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, GT Modifications: Show the best way to conserve energy in a sircuit Evaluation Methods: Exam Worksheets Lab Write Ups
Subject: IPC EXPLORING EARTH AND SPACE Unit Objectives: Calendar: 4 th 9 weeks: Weeks: 6,7,8,9 Timeframe: 4 weeks Level/Grade: TSW 1.) The Universe. 2.) Planet Earth. 3.) The Atmosphere. 4.) Using Natural Resources. LESSON examples: 1. Field trip to planetarium 2. Research project on stars and galaxies 3. Video on history of constellations 4. Powerpoint Presentation over the dynamic Earth. 5. Lab The Green House Effect 6. Video series Bury, Burn, or Return Activity Type: Field Experience Notes Lab Activity Research Materials: Photo of Barbecue Clipboards Lab Materials TEKS: (6) Science concepts. The student knows the impact of energy transformations in everyday life. The student is expected to: (C) analyze the efficiency of energy conversions that are responsible for the production of electricity such as from radiant, nuclear, and geothermal sources, fossil fuels such as coal, gas, oil, and the movement of water or wind (H) analyze the effects of heating and cooling processes in systems such as weather, living, and mechanical. (8) Science concepts. The student knows that changes in matter affect everyday life. The student is expected to: (A) distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter such as oxidation, digestion, changes in states, and stages in the rock cycle.
SE Modifications: Provide notes Resources: Computers/Library TA TEKS: (1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs(3) Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society(4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources(8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication(10) Communication. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication(11) Communication. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, GT Modifications: Research cathodic protection and evaluate the necessity of the processes. Evaluation Methods: Lab Write ups from field experience. Lab Write up from lab activity. Exam