and Labs. (See BEEP for additional instructional strategies) Vocabulary Measurement of Matter Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 1: Introduction to Matter SC.8.P.8.2: Differentiate between weight and mass recognizing that weight is the amount of gravitational pull on an object and is distinct from, though proportional to, mass. SC.8.P.8.3: Explore and describe the densities of various materials through measurement of their masses and volumes. Density of Candy bars URL: http://www.prentice.org/ourpages/ auto/2009/5/17/56561584/ Density%20Sweet%20Density%20 Lab.doc ExploreLearning Gizmos: Matter Mass Weight Volume Density Properties of Matter Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 2: Properties of Matter SC.8.P.8.4: Classify and compare substances on the basis of characteristic physical properties that can be demonstrated or measured; for example, density, thermal or electrical conductivity, solubility, magnetic properties, melting and boiling points, and know that these properties are independent of the amount of the sample. Quick Labs: - Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers Advanced: Guided Inquiry - Will it sink or float? ExploreLearning Gizmos: Physical property Chemical property Changes in observable properties Evidence of Chemical Changes Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 3: Physical and Chemical Changes SC.8.P.9.1: Explore the Law of Conservation of Mass by demonstrating and concluding that mass is conserved when substances undergo physical and chemical changes. Nylon Rope Trick – Innovative Science activity from Fisher Scientific. Product # S76784A http://www.fishersci.com:80/ecomm/servlet/ fsproductdetail?storeId=10652&productId=696807 &catalogId=29104&matchedCatNo=S76784A Physical change Chemical change Law of Conservation of Mass
SC.8.P.8.1: Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by using models to explain the motion of particles in solids, liquids, and gases. Classifying matter Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 5: Pure Substances and Mixtures SC.8.P.8.5: Recognize that there are a finite number of elements and that their atoms combine in a multitude of ways to produce compounds that make up all of the living and nonliving things that we encounter. SC.8.P.8.8: Identify basic examples of and compare and classify the properties of compounds, including acids, bases, and salts. SC.8.P.8.9: Distinguish among mixtures (including solutions) and pure substances. Interactive pH Panel – URL: ExploreLearning Gizmos: Atom Element Compound Mixture Pure substance Heterogeneous Homogenous Atomic structure Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 6: The Atom SC.8.P.8.7: Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by recognizing that atoms are the smallest unit of an element and are composed of particles (electrons surrounding a nucleus containing protons and neutrons). Atomic Structure Lab URL: http://www.ttaconline.org/d/ sol/Science/Sci6_OT02LN02.pdf ExploreLearning Gizmos: Atom Proton Neutron Nucleus Electron Electron cloud Atomic number Mass number Arrangement of the periodic table Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 7: The Periodic Table SC.8.P.8.6: Recognize that elements are grouped in the periodic table according to similarities of their properties. Periodic Table Activity – URL: http://science-class.net/Lessons/ Chemistry/Periodic%20Table/ Periodic Table Chemical symbol Average atomic Metal
Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 2: Properties of Waves SC.7.P.10.3: Recognize that light waves, sound waves, and other waves move at different speeds in different materials. Wave Simulation http://www.classzone.com/books/ ml_science_share/vis_sim/ wslm05_pg18_graph/ wslm05_pg18_graph.html ExploreLearning Gizmos: Amplitude Wavelength Wave Period Frequency Hertz Wavefront Wave Speed Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum SC.7.P.10.1: Illustrate that the sun's energy arrives as radiation with a wide range of wavelengths, including infrared, visible, and ultraviolet, and that white light is made up of a spectrum of many different colors. X-rays Lesson: http://www.colorado.edu/ physics/2000/index.pl Electromagnetic Waves: http://www.colorado.edu/ physics/2000/index.pl EM Spectrum Project http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/ Education/outreach/8thgradesol/ ElectromagSpect.htm Frequencies of Colors/EM Waves Activity http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/ docs/teachers/lessons/ roygbiv/roygbiv.html ExploreLearning Gizmos: Radiation Electromagnetic Spectrum Infrared Ultraviolet
Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 4: Interactions of Light SC.7.P.10.2: Observe and explain that light can be reflected, refracted, and/or absorbed. SC.7.P.10.3: Recognize that light waves, sound waves, and other waves move at different speeds in different materials. Refraction Activity http://scifiles.larc.nasa.gov/ text/kids/D_Lab/activities/ scattering_light.html ExploreLearning Gizmos: Transparent Translucent Opaque Absorption Reflection Refraction Scattering Unit #: 4 Big Idea: 11 – Energy Transfer and Transformations Holt Science Fusion 2011 Pacing Weeks: See Summary Page 1: Choose Full year IFC or Before FCAT IFC Essential Questions: How is energy conserved? (Lesson 1) How is temperature related to kinetic energy? (Lesson 2) What is the relationship between heat and temperature? (Lesson 3) Teacher Notes: Concepts Resources Benchmarks: Objectives and Skills Differentiated Instruction: Recommended Activities and Labs. (See BEEP for additional instructional strategies) Key Terminology/ Vocabulary Forms of energy Energy Conversion Energy Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 1: Energy Conversion and Conservation SC.7.P.11.2: Investigate and describe the transformation of energy from one form to another. SC.7.P.11.3: Cite evidence to explain that energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only Baggie Science Activity: http://www.youth.net/cec/ cecsci/cecsci.13.txt Newton’s Cradle demonstration: Fisher catalog number S94227 Energy transformation Law of Conservation of Energy
between potential and kinetic energy. Identify situations where kinetic energy is transformed into potential energy and vice versa. ExploreLearning Gizmos: Law of Conservation of Energy Formula for average speed (avg. speed = d/t) Constant speed vs changing speed Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 2: Motion and Speed SC.6.P.12.1: Measure and graph distance versus time for an object moving at a constant speed. Interpret this relationship. MA.6.A.3.6: Construct and analyze tables, graphs, and equations to describe linear functions and other simple relations using both common language and algebraic notation. Motion Graphs http://www.mysciencesite.com/ motion_graphs.pdf Domino Dash Activity – Measuring Speed http://www.science-class.net/ Lessons/Physics/ Force_Motion/domino_dash.pdf ExploreLearning Gizmos: Position Reference point Motion Speed Vector Velocity Changes is motion Calculate average acceleration Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 3: Acceleration MA.6.A.3.6: Construct and analyze tables, graphs, and equations to describe linear functions and other simple relations using both common language and algebraic notation. Acceleration Visualizations http://acme.highpoint.edu/ ~atitus/physlets/1Dmotion/ x_t_graph.html Other Diagrams - http://acme.highpoint.edu/ ~atitus/physlets/1Dmotion/ ExploreLearning Gizmos: Acceleration Centripetal acceleration Different kinds of Forces Force diagrams Florida Science Fusion: Lesson 4: Forces SC.6.N.3.3: Give several examples of scientific laws. SC.6.P.13.1: Investigate and describe types Introduction to Forces http://www.science-class.net/ Lessons/Physics/Force_Motion/ forces_ws.pdf Force Net force Inertia