Physical+Science


 * Semester School**

Semester School

**May 19-22**

We will be presenting our videos to the class.

**April 28-May 16**

We will be starting a project about ways to improve conservation efforts in our school.

Conservation Project

Aquinas College Sustainability

University of Oregon Sustainability

**April 24-25**

We will be performing an activity to assess energy consumption and costs.

Energy Costs

**April 22-23**

We will be performing a couple of short labs demonstrating the rock cycle and radioactive dating.

Rock Cycle Lab

Dating Popcorn Lab

**April 17-18**

We will be learning about water conservation and the rock cycle.

Investigating the Use of Water in Your Home

Water Use It Wisely

**April 15-16**

We will be learning about plate tectonics and performing a couple of activities with it.

Plate Tectonics

Ring of Fire

**April 9-14**

We will be doing an activity regarding the current issue of hydrofracking.

Lesson Procedure

Shale Gas Exploration Map

Article 1

Article 2

Text Questions

**April 7-8**

We will be studying the rock cycle and piecing together its different parts and methods.

Rock Cycle Intro

**April 3-4**

We will be constructing a model of the solar system.

Solar System Scale Lab

**April 1-2**

We will be watching a short video on the origins of the moon. We will also be performing an activity simulating the moon cycle.

Moon Phase Info

**March 24-31**

We will be introduced to the history of the earth and create a timeline including different time periods.

Geologic Time: The Story of a Changing Earth

**March 12-13**

Chemical Bonding Unit Test

**March 10-11**

We will be preparing for the upcoming test regarding chemical equations and bonding.

Study Guide

Study Guide Part 2 (only do sections 1 +2)

**March 6-7**

We will be introduced to covalent bonding.

**March 4-5**

We will be introduced to ionic bonding.



**February 26-March 3**

We will be introduced to types of chemical reactions.

Types of Chemical Reactions

Types of Chemical Reactions Continued

Balancing Equations 2

**February 24-25**

We will be introduced to balancing chemical equations.

Balancing Equations

**February 19-20**

Chemistry Intro Unit Test

**February 17-18**

We will be preparing for the test the following class period.

Chemistry Intro Unit Study Guide

**February 13-14**

We will be recapping our phase change lab from the previous class period. We will also be practicing constructing atoms again and reading a few short articles on chemistry and health.

Chemistry Articles Dental Damage Don't Sweat It Synthetics in Athletics Visual Arts Your Home Your Home 2 Your Home 3

**February 11-12**

We will be performing a lab to observe characteristics of phase changes.

Phase Changes Lab

**February 7-10**

We will be introduced to Lewis Dot Structures.

Lewis Dot Structure Practice

**February 3-6**

We will be creating a periodic table in the form of a project.

Period Table Project

**January 30-31**

We will be introduced to the families of the periodic table and get to know the elements.

**January 28-29**

We will be introduced to the basics of the periodic table and constructing multiple atoms and isotopes.

**January 23-27**

We will be learning about some practical applications of isotopes and constructing isotopes.

Isotopes Practical Uses For this assignment, read through the list of isotopes. Then, rank the top 10 isotopes in terms of usefulness. Of your top ten, determine how many protons, neutrons, and electrons each has. Then, go back to your top three and find another isotope of that element. Then determine how many protons, neutrons, and electrons each has. **January 21-22**

We will be practicing constructing atomic structure.

Atomic Structure Questions

**January 17-20**

We will be determining the difference between compounds, elements, and mixtures. We will also be performing a lab on some methods of separating mixtures.

Element vs. Compound vs. Mixture

Mixture Separation Lab

Compounds vs. Elements vs. Mixtures

**January 15-16**

DHMO

Read this article to yourself quietly. Do not converse with others during this period. After reading this article, you need to write a three paragraph essay. The first paragraph you will discuss reasons why DHMO should be banned. In the second paragraph you will discuss reasons why DHMO should not be banned. In the final paragraph you will take a stance. Determine if you want DHMO banned or not banned and defend your stance. These should be solid paragraphs. Mrs. Smith says you can't measure a paragraph with a ruler. That means there is no required number sentences for a paragraph. The way to measure a paragraph is the structure and content of the sentences. So make sure you have solid paragraphs.

Take your time with the essay and make it good. After completing the essay you should complete your drawing that represented a solid, liquid, or gas.

After your drawing is completed you will complete the following sheet. You must determine if each thing is a chemical or physical change.



After you have completed everything turn it in. If you completed something in a physical copy then turn it into the tray. If you completed something electronically turn it into my email address : dvolk@gckschools.com

**January 13-14**

We will be taking notes about the structure of the atom and constructing various elements.

Chemical vs. Physical Changes

**January 9-10**

We will be learning about the differences between chemical and physical changes.

***Download the app "Nova Elements"**

January 7-8


 * We will be introduced to our chemistry unit and take notes about properties of matter. We will also be performing a lab. **

December 17-20
 * States of Matter**


 * Semester Project **

December 13-16


 * We will be doing a review for the semester exam/project. **


 * Review **

December 11-12


 * We will be watching some videos about Eco Cities and create posters on ways to save energy in various rooms in a house. **

December 9-10


 * We will be taking notes about transfer of heat (thermal) energy and perform a structure lab with straws and tape. **


 * Convection Conduction Radiation Practice **

December 5-6


 * We will be tracing energy back from everyday activities back to the sun. We will also be performing a structure lab with toothpicks and gum drops. **

December 3-4


 * We will be learning about how energy is transferred into different forms and perform a couple of labs that demonstrate this. **

November 26 - December 2


 * We will be introduced to energy and its uses in everyday life. **


 * Energy Sources **

November 22-25


 * Unit 3 Test **

November 20-21


 * Review Game **

November 18-19


 * Demonstration Day and momentum calculations. **

November 14-15


 * We will be learning about momentum and performing an individual whirligig challenge. **


 * Momentum Blocks **

November 12-13


 * We will be performing a lab investigating air resistance. **


 * Whirligig Lab **


 * Make up Tests*


 * Unit 1 Test **


 * Unit 2 Test **


 * November 8-11 **


 * We will be constructing boats to see which boat can hold the most mass. **


 * November 6-7 **


 * We will be learning how to construct Force Diagrams **


 * Force Diagrams Notes **


 * November 4-5 **


 * We will be performing a lab about buoyancy. **


 * Buoyancy Lab **


 * October 31 - November 1 **


 * We will be learning about the basics of how forces work and performing a lab demonstrating factors involved in force. **


 * Laws of Motion Notes **


 * Laws of Motion Lab**


 * October 29-30 **


 * We will be continuing another lab dealing with some common forces in nature. We will also be finishing our poster on the four basic forces of the universe. **


 * Marble Racer **


 * Make-Up Work for November 11***

Linear Motion

Acceleration

Free Fall

October 23-28

We will be performing two experiments that demonstrate air resistance and friction. We will also be given time to complete our four forces posters.

Egg Drop



Marble Racer



October 21-22

We will be introduced to the four fundamental forces of nature.

Intro Video

October 16-17

__Unit 2 Test: Linear Motion__


October 14-15

We will be playing a review game in preparation for the Unit Test, which is the following class period. **__The end of the marking period is October 17.__**

**__Unit 2 Objectives__**

**__The end of the marking period is October__** __17.__

Here are some things that many students are missing and need to turn in on or before October 17:

__Pendulum Lab__

__Linear Motion Sheet__ - using D=RT

__Acceleration Sheet__

__Free Fall Lab__ - dropping marble in the SLS

__Free Fall Activity__ - on laptops 1st Hour Code - **M9PZHAB2QM** 3rd Hour Code - **ACFUCWGVLA** 6th Hour Code - **ELG8XWE7R3**

October 8-11

We will be doing a two-day project with our roller coasters.



October 2-3

We will be introduced to the acceleration of gravity and calculate free fall motion.

Velocity - Time Graph

Free Fall Notes

Free Fall Worksheet

September 30 - October 1

We will be taking notes on acceleration and performing some lab calculations.

Acceleration Notes

Acceleration Worksheet

September 26-27

September 24-25

We will be performing a pendulum lab and working on some calculations.

Pendulum Lab

September 20-23

We will be continuing linear motion calculations and our lab activity. Also, we will be going over the test and giving an opportunity to retake portions of the test.

Linear Motion Sheet

September 18-19

We will be introduced to linear motion and basic calculations. We will also be performing a lab activity.

Linear Motion Intro Notes

September 16-17

Unit 1 Test: Measurement

September 12-13

We will be reviewing for the test, which is the following class period. Also, I will give you time to complete any incomplete work and bonus work.

Unit Objectives

Review Game

September 10-11

We will be performing a lab to determine densities of various objects.

Density Lab

Intensive vs. Extensive Properties

September 4-9

We will be introduced to using Significant Figures and Scientific Notation as well as doing lab stations.

Significant Figures Notes

Scientific Notation Notes

Significant Figures Practice

Scientific Notation Practice 1

Scientific Notation Practice 2

August 30 - September 3

We will finish our metric unit conversions. Also, we will be introduced to converting between the metric and English systems.

__Due in Class:__ #1 Length Practice Sheet, #2 Length Lab, Volume Practice Sheet, Mass Practice Sheet, Volume Lab, Mass Lab

Metric/English Unit Conversions Givens

Metric/English Unit Conversions Stations

August 28-29

We will build on our knowledge of the metric system by adding in volume and mass measurements. This will include a couple of lab activities.

Volume Notes

Mass Notes

Volume Lab - only do parts A + B

Mass Lab

Volume Practice Sheet - do #s 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 13

Mass Practice Sheet - do #s 3, 4, 6, 7, 9

August 26-27

We will be introduced to the Metric System and basic conversions.

Metric System Intro A

Metric System Intro B

Length Intro

#1 - Length Practice Sheet

#2 - Length Lab

Bonus Conversions

Scale of the Universe

August 22-23

We will be learning about lab safety techniques, lab instruments, and the scientific method. Also, after going through lab safety and instruments, we will take a short quiz.

Safety Video

Safety Instructions

Instrument Guide

Observation vs. Inference

Scientific Method

August 20-21

We will be getting to know each other through an activity. Also, I will cover the syllabus and classroom procedures and expectations.

Questionnaire - fill out and turn in at the end of class on a separate sheet of paper

Syllabus