3.3 The Third Law of Motion Math Practice p. 69, 86 Mini LAB – Comparing Friction p. 71 LAB – The Momentum of Colliding Objects pp. 90-91 Science Online: Gravity on Other Planets SciLinks Go Forces SciLinks GO Mass SciLinks Go Newton’s Laws Performance Assessment “Communicating Results” p. 386 What Starts an Object Moving? p. 355 Vernier Physical Science – Newton’s Second Law - #39 Writing in Science - Amusement Park Rides Students will write a paragraph about one of the amusement park rides in the timeline. Students will describe the motion of the ride using Newton’s Laws of Motion. pp. 374-375 Writing in Science – Explanatory Paragraph – Students will a paragraph explaining why it is impossible to identify a single isolated force. p. 377 Glencoe Students will make a foldable to help them compare three types of friction-static friction, sliding friction and rolling friction. Science and History – Newton and the Plague p. 92 Students will read the article and research how both Newton’s law of gravitation and Einstein’s general theory of relativity have been used to develop the current model of the universe. Forces and motion foldable Reasoning’s and solutions of Newton’s laws
Standard 1 – Matter - 1 week CLE3202.1.8 Investigate relationships among the pressure, temperature, and volume of gases and liquids. CLE3202.Math.1 Understand the mathematical principles behind the science of physics. Conduct, analyze, and communicate the results of an experiment that demonstrates the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas. Prentice Hall Physical Science - Concepts in Action – Forces in Fluids Chapter 13 13.1 Fluid Pressure 13.2 Forces and Pressure in Fluids 13.3 Buoyancy Inquiry Activity – What Makes Something Sink or Float? P. 389 Math Skills and Math Practice TE p. 393 Quick Lab – Changing Buoyancy p. 401 Exploration Lab – Determining Buoyant Force p.405 Glencoe Science – Solids, Liquids, and Gases Chapter 16 Academic Vocabulary Pressure, Pascal, fluid, hydraulic system, lift, buoyancy, buoyant force, Archimedes’ principle Vocabulary Strategy Possible Sentences This strategy expands students’ word knowledge by asking then to contextualize words they will encounter in an upcoming unit of instruction. Students are asked to use as many words as possible to create sentences. Performance Tasks Reading Strategy – Using Prior Knowledge Before reading the section on pressure, have students write their own definition of pressure. Students will then read the section on pressure and compare their definition with the one in the textbook. p. 390
16.1 Kinetic Theory 16.2 Properties of Fluids 16.3 Behavior of Gases Launch Lab – The Expansion of a Gas – p. 475 Lab –Thermal Energy Changes in Matter – p. 484 Mini LAB Observing Density and Buoyancy of Substances p. 486 Math Practice p. 487, 493 Lab – Testing the Viscosity of Common Liquids – pp. 496-497 SciLinks – Go Buoyancy SciLinks - Go Bernoulli’s Principle Performance Assessment “Using Models” TE p. 408 Vernier Physical Science – Gas Pressure and Volume #s 30, 31, 32 Writing in Science – Students will write a paragraph comparing the forces acting on an object that floats in water and an object that sinks in water. p 404. Using visuals to teach Boyle’s Law Using visuals to teach Boyles law Solids, Liquids, and Gases The students will create a graphic organizer help them organize information about solids, liquids, and gases.
Mini LAB – Calculating Your Work and Power p. 129 Mini Lab – Machine Multiplying Force p. 134 Lab – Levers p. 147 Lab – Model and Invent – Using Simple Macines – pp. 148-149 SciLinks - GO Work SciLinks – GO Machines SciLinks – GO Mechanical Advantage SciLinks – Go Simple Machines Vernier Physical Science – Simple Machines #s 20, 21, 22 machine that they have used today. p. 435 Work Students will make a graphic organizer to help them understand how machines make doing work easier Writing in Science – Steps in a Process Students will write a paragraph describing the series of events that occur in the operation of a complex machine that they used today. Science Online: Nanorobots Students will research nanorobots on how tiny robots called nanorobots might be used as microsurgical instruments. Science and Society p. 150 Demonstration of simple machines Simple Machines portfolio
Standard 2 – Energy - 2 weeks CLE 3202.4.2 Relate gravitational force to mass. CLE 3202.3.3 Investigate the Law of Conservation of Energy. CLE 3202.Math.2 Utilize appropriate mathematical equations and processes to solve basic physics problems. CLE 3202.Inq.1 Recognize that science is a progressive endeavor that reevaluates and extends what is already accepted. CLE 3202.T/E.2 Differentiate among elements of the engineering design cycle: design constraints, model building, testing, evaluating, modifying, and retesting. Identify the effects of gravitational force on a falling body or satellite. Identify a scenario that illustrates the Law of Conservation of Energy. Investigate energy transformations and conservation on a roller coaster ride, using a model, simulation, or actual ride. Prentice Hall Physical Science: Concepts in Action, Chapter 15 15.1 Energy and Its Forms 15.2 Energy Conversion and Conservation 15.3 Energy Resources Inquiry Activity – How Can Energy Change Forms? P. 445 Math Skills and Math Practices pp. 448, 452, 458, 459, 463 Quick Lab – Investigating Elastic Potential Energy p. 450 Quick Lab – Exploring Energy Conversion p. 454 Glencoe Science, Chapter 4 Math Practice p. 102, 104 Science Online: Glacier Flow p. 102 Mini LAB – Interpreting Data from a Slingshot – p. 103 Academic Vocabulary Energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, mechanical energy, thermal energy, chemical energy, electrical energy, electromagnetic energy, nuclear energy, energy conversions, nonrenewable energy resources, fossil fluids, renewable energy resources, hydroelectric energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, biomass energy, energy conservation Vocabulary Strategy Science Words for Knowledge Rating-Directions: Here are son words we will be learning in our next science unit. Please place an X in the box that best describes your understanding of this word. Teacher prepares a table and lists the words on the left and uses the following knowledge ratings Performance Tasks Roller Coasters – Going Further – Students will select a roller coaster ride that they enjoy. Students will use the library or internet resources to discover the principles of physics
LAB – Bouncing Balls p. 106 Science Online: Nuclear Fusion – 9. 111 LAB – Design Your Own – Swinging Energy – pp. 116-117 A simulation of the law conservation of energy using roller coasters SciLinks - GO Potential and Kinetic Energy SciLinks - GO Energy Vernier Physical Science – Frictional Forces # 19 that allow the ride to work and write a report- pp. 460-461 Wind Turbine – The most extensive wind resources on earth are found over the oceans. Have students research large offshore wind farms currently in use or in development. Students will write a report or prepare a presentation for the class about their finds. Pp. 464-465 Writing to Persuade in Science – Students are to suppose that they are energy planners concerned about the possibility of future shortage of electricity. Students are to write several paragraphs describing one or two proposals that would help to accord this potential problem. Glencoe Students are to make a foldable to help identify what already know, what they want to know, and what they learn about energy. P. 99 Science and Society – The Impossible Dream Students will read the article on p. 118. Student will use available resources to locate a picture or diagram of a perpetual-motion machine. Students will figure out why it won’t run forever. Students will explain to the class what the problem is. Interactive Science notebooks