Science09

1) understand course requirements; 2) describe skills need to be a scientist. ||  || Nature of Science Puzzles; Syllabus Review || Informal observation, participation in discussion || Nature of Science Puzzles: [] Syllabus || 1 2 || No standards - foundational material; 45 minute blocks || 1) list and explain the importance of lab safety rules. ||  || Warm up - list all the things that could go wrong in a lab; Lab safety rule brainstorm; Lab safety posters || Participation in brainstorm / discussion; Lab safety poster || Laptop; Projector; Smart board; Paper; Art supplies || 1 2 || No standards - foundational material || 1) Explain the importance of observation; 2) Describe the qualities of a good observer; 3) Evaluate their own observation skills. ||  || Warm up - obtain a mystery can from your teacher and make as many observations as you can without opening it; Mystery can match ups; Observing Earth science pictures; Observation box; Wrap up || Observation exercises recording sheet; Participation in class discussion; Informal observation || Paired mystery cans; Earth science slide show; Observation box; Observation exercises recording sheets || 1 2 || No standards - foundational material || 1) Show their current level of skill with basic science tasks; 2) Reflect on a piece of science news. || RST.9-10.4 || Tools of Science Pre-Test; Article Countdown || Pre-Test; Article Countdown || Pre-Test; Rulers; Article Countdown Templates; Science Magazines || 1 2 3 || Sick day - left as sub work || 1) Explain the function of the metric system. 3) Use metric and US measurement systems to make body-based measurements. ||  || Warm up - make a list of all the ways you can measure something; Metric system paired reading; Body-based measurements || Reading comprehension questions; Body measurements; Informal observation || Copies of metric system chapter; Body-based measurement handout; Rulers; Meter sticks || 1 2 || No standards - foundational material || 1) Follow prescribed steps to make a complete graph from given data. 2) Follow the scientific method to make observations, develop hypotheses, collect data, and draw conclusions. || RST.9-10.3. || Warm up - make a list of things you could graph; Ppt - steps for making a graph; Skittles graphing lab || Written and oral response to warm up; Skittles lab sheet || Laptop; Projector; Smart board; Ppt - steps for making a graph; Skittles graphing sheets; Fun size Skittles. || 1 2 3 || Check for understanding - thumbs up/thumbs down during notes || 1) Describe the steps of the scientific method in order 2) Apply the steps of the scientific method to plan a scientific investigation || WHST.0-10.2. || Fast Math drill; Warm up - make a list of the things you would do and think if you found your cell phone had stopped working; Notes - scientific method; Imaginary experiments || Warm up discussion; Imaginary experiment descriptions || Laptop; Projector; Smart Board; Ppt - scientific method; Imaginary experiment worksheets; Fast math sheets || 1 2 3 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective; Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Identify the key elements in experimental design 2) Apply experimental design principles to design and critique experiments || RST.9-10.8 || Warm up - how do you know if an experiment is well designed?; Notes - experimental design; Spongebob experimental design problems || Warm up discussion; Spongebob experimental design problems || Laptop; Projector; Smart Board; Ppt - experimental design; Spongebob experimental design worksheets || 1 2 3 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Demonstrate new knowledge on a quiz 2) Identify key design elements in bridge building 3) Employ observation and questioning to choose a testable question about paper bridge strength || RST.9-10.2 || Warm up - review Fast Math drill; Fast Math; Quiz, Bridge design reading and response; HW - come up with a testable question about the strength of paper bridges || Quiz; Reading response; Experimental questions || Fast math sheets; Quiz; Bridge design reading || 1 2 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Apply knowledge of the scientific method and experimental design to plan and execute a lab on paper bridge strength || WHST.9-10.2 || Warm up - review Fast Math drill; Fast Math; Paper bridge lab experimental design and construction || Informal observation || Fast math sheets; Paper bridge lab sheets; Printer paper; Glue; Pennies || 1 2 3 4 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Verbalize the definitions for and differences between distance and displacement 2) Use a map to measure and calculate distance and displacement || PS3(7-8)8a || Warm up - describe in detail how you got from your last class to here; Notes - distance and displacement; Ocean City distance and displacement problems; Paper bridge lab construction time || Warm up discussion; Ocean City worksheet || Laptop; Projector; Smart Board; Ppt - distance and displacement; Ocean City maps and questions || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Define and differentiate between distance and displacement 2) Solve word problems involving distance and displacement || PS3(7-8)8a || Warm up - review Fast Math drill; Fast Math drill; Review - key points of distance and displacement; Distance and displacement practice problems; Paper bridge lab data collection || Distance and displacement practice problems; Paper bridge labs || Fast Math sheets; Distance and displacement practice problems || 1 2 3 4 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Define and differentiate between speed and velocity 2) Solve word problems involving speed and velocity || PS3(7-8)8a PS3(7-8)8b PS3(7-8)8c || Warm up - make a list of all the ways you could answer the question "how fast?"; Notes - speed and velocity; Worksheet - speed and velocity practice problems || Warm up discussion; Speed and velocity practice problems || Laptop; Projector; Smart Board; Ppt - speed and velocity; Speed and velocity worksheet || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Demonstrate knowledge of motion on a quiz 2) Measure and calculate the speed and acceleration of gum chewing || PS3(7-8)8a PS3(7-8)8b PS3(7-8)8c || Warm up - make a list of questions you'd like to review before the quiz; Quiz; Gum chewing speed lab || Quiz; Gum chewing lab || Quiz; Lab handouts; Two gum balls per student; stopwatches || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Observe and reflect on acceleration 2) Identify the key ideas involved with acceleration || PS3(7-8)8c || Warm up - review last fast math drill; Fast Math; Construct and test accelerometers; Acceleration notes || Informal observation; Discussion of accelerometers || Accelerometer instructions; Templates; Pennies; String; Glue; Tape; Popsicle sticks; Acceleration powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; SmartBoard || 1 2 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective - Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Explain the key concepts of acceleration 2) Perform calculations relating to acceleration || PS3(7-8)8c RST.9-10.2. RST.9-10.10. || Warm up - without looking at notes, write down what you know abotu acceleration; Acceleration CLOZE; Acceleration practice questions || Acceleration CLOZE, Acceleration practice questions || Acceleration CLOZE handout; Textbooks; Acceleration practice handout || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Use collected time and distance data to calculate speeds || PS3(7-8)8c PS3(7-8)8a RST.9-10.3. || Warm up - review your last Fast Math drill; Fast Math; Hot Wheels Lab || Informal observation || Toy cars; Wood paneling; Textbooks; Timers; Masking tape; Meter sticks; Scale; Pennies; Scotch tape || 1 2 3 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Use collected time and distance data to calculate speeds 2) Create graphs of distance and speed versus time 3) Analyze results of a speed experiment || PS3(7-8)8c PS3(7-8)8a RST.9-10.3. || Warm up - write down your observations from yesterday's lab; Hot Wheels lab analysis || Hot Wheels lab data, calculations, graphs, and analysis || Graph paper; Calculators; Rulers || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Explain the concept of force, and of balanced and unbalanced forces 2) Add force vectors through visual representation || PS3(9-11)8a RST.9-10.3. || Read "The Nature of Force" section in textbook; Answer section review questions; Complete calculating forces worksheet; Use remaining time to catch up on unfinished work || Section review questions; Calculating forces worksheet || Textbooks; Calculating forces worksheets || 1 2 || Sick day - left as sub work || 1) Explain Newton's 1st law in their own words 2) Analyze scenarios and make predictions based on Newton's 1st law || PS3(9-11)8a || Warm up - review your last Fast Math drill; Fast Math; Newton's 1st law powerpoint; Newton's 1st law worksheet || Newton's 1st law worksheet || Newton's 1st powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; Smartboard; Newton's 1st worksheets || 1 2 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective - Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Explain Newton's 2nd law in qualitative terms 2) Use F=MA and problem solving procedures to solve Newton's 2nd law problems || PS3(9-11)8a PS3(7-8)8e || Warm up - "which requires more force" questions; Newton's 2nd law powerpoint; Newton's 2nd law problems || Newton's 2nd law problems || Newton's 2nd powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; Smartboard; Newton's 2nd problems || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Solve equations to find any variable in Newton's 2nd law 2) Explain how Newton's 2nd law relates to real world situations || PS3(9-11)8a PS3(7-8)8e || Warm up - review your last Fast Math drill; Fast Math; Newton's 2nd practice problems; Newton's 2nd webquest || Practice problems; Webquest || Fast math sheets; Practice problem handout; Webquest handout; Laptop cart || 1 2 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Identify action-reaction pairs 2) Determine the magnitude of forces and accelerations in collision scenarios || PS3(9-11)8a || Warm up - complete "what happens when" statements listed on powerpoint; Newton's 3rd law notes; Newton's 3rd law review worksheet || Newton's 3rd worksheet || Newton's 3rd law powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; Smartboard; Newton's 3rd worksheet || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Use knowledge of motion and Newton's laws to calculate forces, accelerations, and velocities and graph them 2) Synthesize information from notes and activities to prepare a study guide for the test || PS3(7-8)8b PS3(7-8)8c PS3(7-8)8d PS3(7-8)8e PS3(9-11)8a || Warm up - review and complete definition and formula section in notebook; Graphing motion; Independent work on study guide || Informal observation; Study guide || Graphing motion sheets; Study guides || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Answer questions and solve problems relating to distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, and Newton's laws || PS3(7-8)8b PS3(7-8)8c PS3(7-8)8d PS3(7-8)8e PS3(9-11)8a || Warm up - review your last Fast Math drill; Fast Math drill; Formula cards; Independent work on study guide; Forces and Motion Jeopardy || Participation in Jeopardy; Informal observation || Fast math sheets; Study guides; Prepared Jeopardy powerpoint; Index cards || 1 2 3 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Perform calculations relating to distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, and Newton's laws 2) Provide definitions and answer conceptual questions on the topics above || PS3(7-8)8b PS3(7-8)8c PS3(7-8)8d PS3(7-8)8e PS3(9-11)8a || Warm up - final review for test. Any last questions?; Forces and motion test; Extra assignments HW - Explaining a car accident || Forces and motion test; Explaining a car accident || Forces and motion test; Calculators; Rulers; Extra assignments || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Explain the connection between Newton's laws and car accidents 2) Describe the key components of the assigned MLA paper || PS3(9-11)8a || Warm up - draw a diagram of a car accident and label as many forces as you can; Paper overview; Group brainstorm for choosing topics; Fast math drill || Warm up; Informal observation || Car safety paper assignment; Calendar of due dates || 1 2 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Create a plan for an essay on the physics and health aspects of car safety 2) Explain their chosen topic and the reason for their choice || PS3(9-11)8a || Warm up - write down everything you know about your car safety paper so far; Outline paper; Research statistics; Individual check-ins on progress || Individual progress checks; Informal assessment || Persuasive essay graphic organizer; Guide to citing websites; Car Safety and Newton's Laws blog post || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Identify five key facts about gravity 2) Represent key facts in a creative manner || PS3(9-11)8a PS3(7-8)8d PS3(7-8)8f RST.9-10.2. || Warm up - make a list of all the types of forces you can think of; Gravity notes; Creative representations of gravity (poem, children's story, super hero, or comic strip) || Creative representation of gravity || Gravity powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; Smartboard || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Explain the concepts of free fall and air resistance 2) Calculate speed and distance over time during free fall 3) Create graphs representing motion during free fall || PS3(9-11)8b PS3(9-11)8aa RST.9-10.7. || Warm up - math skills (squaring, multiplying by 1/2, multiplying by 9.8); Free Fall and Air Resistance powerpoint; Graphing free fall worksheet || Graphing free fall worksheet || Free Fall and Air Resistance powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; SmartBoard; Graphing Free Fall worksheets; Rulers; Calculators || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Calculate the average acceleration of a falling object 2) Calculate the air resistance acting on an object 3) Analyze the functioning of a parachute in relation to air resistance || PS3(9-11)8b RST.9-10.3. || Warm up - make a list of devices that increase and decrease air resistance; Fast Math drill; Lab overview; Parachute physics lab || Informal observation; Parachute physics lab sheet || Parachute physics lab sheets; Napkins; String; Tape; Scissors; Paper clips; Timers; Meter sticks; Calculators || 1 2 3 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Restate the Law of Universal Gravitation in their own words 2) Use given conversion factors to calculate the force of gravity acting on each of the planets || PS3(9-11)9a RST.9-10.7. || Warm up - expanding numbers in scientific notation; Overview of scientific notation; Universal Gravitation powerpoint; "How Much Do You Weigh?" worksheet || Participation in discussion during notes; "How Much Do You Weigh?" worksheet || Scientific notation overview (found in agenda); Universal Grav powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; SmartBoard; "How Much Do You Weigh?" worksheet || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Demonstrate understanding of gravity through answers on a quiz 2) Use understanding of force and motion to write an essay about the physics of car safety || PS3(9-11)8a WHST.9-10.1. WHST.9-10.4. WHST.9-10.7. WHST.9-10.8. WHST.9-10.9. WHST.9-10.10. || Warm up - final review before quiz; Quiz; Independent work time on car safety paper || Quiz; Informal observation || Quiz; Computer lab || 1 2 3 4 ||  || 1) Differentiate between linear and harmonic motion 2) Describe waves and wave measurements 3) Correctly define and use harmonic motion and wave vocabulary || PS3(9-11)10a PS3(9-11)10b PS3(9-11)10c || Warm up - write down everything you know about waves; Fast Math; Intro Waves notes; Waves Review (finish for homework) || Waves Review; Participation in class discussion || Intro to Waves powerpoint; Projector; Smart Board; Laptop; Waves Review handout || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes -- Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Investigate multiple types of mechanical waves 2) Create waves using a variety of media || PS3(9-11)10a PS3(9-11)10c RST.9-10.3. || Warm up - Read textbook sections on wave properties and sound waves; Waves Investigations stations lab; Seismic waves worksheet for homework || Informal observation; Written and verbal responses to lab stations; Seismic waves worksheet || Lab station sheets; Slinky; Toy drum; Paperclips; Rubber bands (various thicknesses); Straws; Scissors; Pre-constructed cup-string "telephone" (two styrofoam cups, yarn, two paperclips); Coat hanger; yarn; pencil; Tub of water; Various sized tuning forks; Textbooks; Seismic waves worksheet || 1 2 3 || Coat hanger experiment not effective || 1) Use given formulas to calculate the frequency, period, wavelength, and speed of a wave 2) Make qualitative observations about the relationship between period and frequency || PS3(9-11)10c || Warm up - review fast math; Fast Math; Waves Calculations notes; Waves calculations practice; Waves calculations worksheet for homework || Participation in class discussion; Waves calculations worksheets || Waves calculations powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; Smart Board; Waves calculations worksheets (classwork and homework) || 1 2 || Adjust complexity down in future -- Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective -- Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Differentiate between mechanical and electromagnetic waves 2) Use a chart of electromagnetic waves to draw conclusions about the characteristics of different types || PS3(9-11)10b PS3(9-11)10c RST.9-10.7. || Warm up - what do you think electromagnetic means?; Electromagnetic spectrum reading; Electromagnetic spectrum questions || Electromagnetic spectrum worksheet || Textbooks; Electromagnetic spectrum worksheet with chart || 1 2 ||  || 1) Demonstrate understanding of waves on a quiz 2) Apply knowledge of waves to learning about tsunamis || PS3(9-11)10a PS3(9-11)10b PS3(9-11)10c || Warm up - review for waves quiz; Quiz; Tsunami video and response || Quiz; Tsunami Video response || Quiz; National Geographic's Tsunami: Killer Wave on Netflix streaming; Differentiated video response sheets || 1 2 ||  || 1) Identify their strengths and weaknesses in work and comprehension through the quarter 2) Demonstrate mastery in one area of struggle || Various, dependent on second chance assignment chosen || Warm up - self assess your performance this quarter; Fast Math; Second Chance Assignment Revisions; Individual conferences || Written and verbal response to warm up; Second Chance Assignment Revision || Second Chance Assignment Revision sheets || 1 2 3 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Make observations about static electricity using a variety of materials 2) Make connections between observations and new information about electricity || PS2(9-11)7a RST.9-10.3. || Warm up - copy and complete paragraph about subatomic particles; Static electricity investigations; Intro to Electricity notes || Informal observation; Participation in class discussion || Balloons, string, Paper, Coffee filters; Styrofoam; Salt; Pepper; Static Investigations lab sheets; Intro to Electricity powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; Smart Board || 1 2 3 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Explain how lightning is formed 2) Connect information about lightning to previous instruction on friction, induction, and contact || PS2(9-11)7a RST.9-10.2. || Warm up - review your last Fast Math drill, check your mistakes; Fast Math; Lightning posters; Poster mini-presentations || Informal observation; Lightning poster and mini-presentation || Background reading on lightning; Poster paper; Craft supplies || 1 2 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Develop understanding of the process of providing electricity to a home 2) Identify ways to reduce electricity use in a room of their home || RST.9-10.1. RST.9-10.7. || Warm up - make a list of all the ways you use electricity; Electricity in the Home activities || Electricity in the home packet || Electricity in the home packets || 1 2 ||  || 1) List the rules for creating electric field diagrams 2) Use the rules of electric field diagrams to interpret diagrams and correct errors || PS2(9-11)7b || Electric field reading; Electric field questions; Electric field FAQ || Electric field questions || Electric field packets || 1 2 || Sub assignment on sick day || 1) Give key similarities and differences between electricity and magnetism 2) Use compasses to trace magnetic fields || PS2(9-11)7c || Warm up - write down five important things you learned about electric fields; Intro to Magnetism notes; Mapping magnetic fields with compasses || Participation in class discussion; Informal observation || Intro to Magnetism powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; Smart Board; Lodestone; Iron filings; Compasses (one per student); Magnets || 1 2 || Need to order more bar magnets -- Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Identify key ideas about magnetism and its connect to electricity || PS2(9-11)7c || Warm up - review your last Fast Math drill; Fast Math; Magnetism with Bill Nye; complete and discuss chart of new learning; Electromagnetism reading || Participation in class discussion; Chart of learning || Bill Nye Magnetism videos on youtube; Laptop; Projector; SmartBoard; Textbooks || 1 2 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Explain how an electromagnet works 2) Construct an electromagnet and use it to test the effect of power source and coil number on magnetic strength || PS2(9-11)7c || Warm up - read article about electromagnets and write down key facts; Electromagnet lab; Read "Electromagnets all Around"; Begin creative writing about electromagnets || Participation in class discussion; Electromagnet lab sheet || Electromagnet readings; Batteries (one per group plus extras); Pre-cut insulated wire with ends stripped; Electrical tape; Iron nails; Paperclips || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Demonstrate knowledge of electricity and magnetism on a quiz 2) Use understanding of electromagnets to write creatively and imagine inventions of the future || PS2(9-11)7a PS2(9-11)7b PS2(9-11)7c || Warm up - review for quiz; Quiz; Creative writing about electromagnets; Fast Math || Quiz; Creative writing || Quiz; Textbooks || 1 2 3 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective || 1) Define and describe energy 2) Name and define, and identify examples of the major types of energy || PS2(9-11)5a || Warm up - make a list of everything you've done today that required energy; Fast Math; Intro to energy notes; Energy types worksheet || Energy types worksheet || Intro to Energy powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; Smart board; Energy types worksheet || 1 2 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective --- Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Distinguish between energy transfer and transformation 2) Identify starting and ending energy types for given transformations 3) Provide examples of energy transformations given starting and ending energy types || PS2(9-11)5a || Warm up - identify the type(s) of energy for each: lightbulb, apple, rolling ball, stereo, lightning, fire; Review previous day's material; Transfer and Transformation notes; T&T chart; Lesson overview; HW - Energy conversions at home || T&T Chart; Energy conversions at home worksheet || Transfer and Transformation powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; Smart board; T&T chart; Energy conversions at home worksheet || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Identify input and output energies for various transformations 2) Explain and apply the Law of Conservation of Energy 3 Calculate efficiency for given transformations || PS2(9-11)5a PS2(9-11)5b PS2(9-11)5aa PS2(9-11)5bb || Warm up - list input and output energy for each machine (treadmill, flashlight, alarm clock); Fast Math; Conservation and efficiency notes; Efficiency problems (finish for homework); Overview key points || Efficiency problems || Conservation and Efficiency powerpoint; Laptop; Projector; Smart board; Efficiency problems worksheet || 1 2 3 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective --- Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Apply learning about energy types and transformations. || PS2(9-11)5a || Energy review packet || Energy review packets || Energy review packets; Textbooks || 1 2 || Most students on Construction Day field trip || 1) Summarize key points from thermal energy reading. || PS2(9-11)5a RST.9-10.2. || Read thermal energy sections; Complete section reviews; Create a 1-2 page study guide of key information on thermal energy || Section reviews; Study guide || Textbooks || 1 2 || Sub work || 1) Use the principles of potential energy to make qualitative comparisons 2) Use gravitational potential energy formula to perform calculations || PS2(9-11)5aa || Warm up - review your last Fast math drill; Fast math; Potential energy notes; Potential energy problems || Potential energy problems || Laptop; Projector; Smart board; Potential energy powerpoint; Potential energy worksheet || 1 2 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning objective --- Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Summarize basic principles of potential and kinetic energy 2) Use kinetic energy formula to perform calculations || PS2(9-11)5aa || Warm up - get together with a partner to finish potential energy problems; Sum-It-Up for previous day's material; Kinetic energy notes; Kinetic energy problems; Energy interest survey; Sum-It-Up for today's material || Kinetic energy problems; Sum-It-Up discussions || Sum-It-Up sheets; Laptop; Projector; Smart board; Kinetic energy powerpoint; Kinetic energy worksheet || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes, Sum-It-Up sheets at begin and end of class || 1) Use algebra to combine PE and KE information 2) Perform calculations based on conservation of energy || PS2(9-11)5a PS2(9-11)5aa PS2(9-11)5b || Warm up - review Fast math drill; Fast math; PE and KE algebra; Conservation of Energy problems; Quiz overview; HW - prelab questions || Participation in class problem solving; Conservation of Energy worksheet; Prelab questions || Conservation of energy worksheets; Lab sheets || 1 2 3 || Fast Math drills included as part of school-wide learning -- Lesson should be further differentiated in the future || 1) Show knowledge of energy principles on a quiz 2) Use conservation of energy to draw conclusions in a lab || PS2(9-11)5a PS2(9-11)5aa PS2(9-11)5b || Warm up - review for energy quiz; Quiz; Conservation of energy lab || Quiz; Lab sheets; Informal observation || Quiz; Lab sheets; Assorted balls; Meter sticks || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources 2) Research key information on assigned energy source. || PS2(9-11)5a || Read "Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources" handout and answer associated questions; Read provided research materials and answer questions on research sheet || Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources handouts; Research questions || Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources handouts; Research questions; Research materials (assigned to individual students) || 1 2 3 || Sub work || 1) Research an assigned energy source 2) Organize research info into a powerpoint presentation || PS2(9-11)5a RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.4 WHST.9-10.2 WHST.9-10.8 WHST.9-10.9 || Warm up - write down 5 facts you learned about your energy source on Friday; Powerpoint project overview; Independent work time || Informal assessment || Assignment overview sheets; Rubrics; NEED Project energy source packets; laptop carts || 1 2 3 4 ||  || 1) Research an assigned energy source 2) Organize research info into a powerpoint presentation || PS2(9-11)5a RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.4 WHST.9-10.2 WHST.9-10.8 WHST.9-10.9 || Independent work time on powerpoints || Informal assessment || Laptop carts || 1 2 3 4 || Coverage for B2 and B3 due to NECAP testing. || 1) Use knowledge of energy material to complete study guide. || PS2(9-11)5a PS2(9-11)5b PS2(9-11)5aa PS2(9-11)5bb || Warm up - review study guide, mark the five you'd like to go over in class, vote on the board; Full class review of selected questions; Test overview || Participation in class discussion || Study guides || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Use knowledge of energy material to complete study guide. || PS2(9-11)5a PS2(9-11)5b PS2(9-11)5aa PS2(9-11)5bb || Independent work time on study guide || Study guide || Study guides || 1 2 3 || Sub assignment - proctoring NECAP || 1) Use knowledge of energy material to complete test. 2) Make connections between current science article and course material. || PS2(9-11)5a PS2(9-11)5b PS2(9-11)5aa PS2(9-11)5bb || Independent review for test; Energy test; Article countdown: Science news - Fuel fight || Energy test; Article countdown || Energy test; Science news magazines || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Complete missing energy assignments to improve grades. || PS2(9-11)5a PS2(9-11)5b PS2(9-11)5aa PS2(9-11)5bb || Review progress report; Highlight missing assignments; Choose missing assignments to complete; Bring progress report home to be signed for homework || Completed work || Progress reports; Extra copies of missing assignments || Varied || Sub work while proctoring NECAP || 1) Present researched info on a source of energy to classmates 2) Understand and record basic information about a variety of energy sources || PS2(9-11)5a RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.4 WHST.9-10.2 WHST.9-10.8 WHST.9-10.9 || Warm up - What are the expectations for audience members during presentations?; Energy presentations || Energy presentations; Notes || Laptop; Projector; Smartboard; Rubrics || 1 2 3 4 || Agenda check done by agreement with 9th grade team || 1) Identify and describe the major types of rocks 2) Identify and describe key processes in the rock cycle || ESS1(9-11)3a ESS1(9-11)3c ESS1(9-11)3d RST.9-10.2. RST.9-10.4. || Read "Rocks and Minerals" section copied from textbook; Complete "Rocks Summary" assignment || Rocks Summary || Copied textbook section; Rocks summary || 1 2 || Sub assignment || 1) Present researched info on a source of energy to classmates 2) Understand and record basic information about a variety of energy sources || PS2(9-11)5a RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.4 WHST.9-10.2 WHST.9-10.8 WHST.9-10.9 || Warm up - List five things you learned from Friday's presentations; Energy presentations || Energy presentations; Notes || Laptop; Projector; Smartboard; Rubrics || 1 2 3 4 ||  || 1) Present researched info on a source of energy to classmates 2) Understand and record basic information about a variety of energy sources 3) Identify and describe the major types of rocks 4) Identify and describe key processes in the rock cycle || PS2(9-11)5a RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.4 WHST.9-10.2 WHST.9-10.8 WHST.9-10.9 ESS1(9-11)3a ESS1(9-11)3c ESS1(9-11)3d || Warm up - write down everything you know about rocks; Energy presentations; Rock and rock cycle notes || Energy presentations; Notes; Informal observation || Laptop; Projector; Smart board; Rubrics; Rock and rock cycle powerpoint || 1 2 3 4 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Simulate the rock cycle with a lab experiment 2) Use knowledge of rock types to identify rock samples || ESS1(9-11)3a ESS1(9-11)3c ESS1(9-11)3d RST.9-10.3. || Warm up - explain the rock cycle in your own words; Rock cycle lab; Examining rocks; Wrap up || Rock cycle lab analysis; Rock sketches, descriptions, and classifications || Rock cycle lab sheets; Sugar cubes; Aluminum foil; Candles; Matches; Magnifying glasses (need more next year); Rock samples || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Understand the basic concepts of plate tectonics 2) Complete a chart showing key information on each type of plate boundary || ESS1(9-11)2a ESS(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3d || Warm up - draw a picture of the Earth. Be as detailed as possible; Plate tectonics notes; HW - Plate boundaries chart || Plate boundaries chart || Laptop; Projector; Smart board; Plate tectonics powerpoint; Plate boundaries charts || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Understand the basic concepts of earthquakes and volcanoes 2) Complete a worksheet answering questions about earthquakes and volcanoes || ESS1(9-11)1a ESS1(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3d || Warm up - get together with a partner to finish or check the plate boundaries worksheet; Earthquakes and volcanoes notes; Earthquakes and volcanoes worksheet || Earthquakes and volcanoes worksheet || Laptop; Projector; Smart board; Earthquakes and volcanoes powerpoint; Earthquakes and volcanoes worksheet || 1 2 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five during notes || 1) Understand requirements and grading structure for earthquake and volcano expo projects 2) Work with group members to design projects and develop detailed proposals for the earthquake and volcano expo || ESS1(9-11)1a ESS1(9-11)2a ESS1(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3d || Warm up - review project overview and rubric. Write down questions and key points; Project overview; Proposal development || Project proposals; Informal observation || Project overviews; Project rubrics; Project proposal sheets || 1 2 3 4 ||  || 1) Work on independently designed projects to answer research questions on earthquakes and volcanoes 2) Work with group members to plan daily goals, evaluate progress, and assign participation scores || ESS1(9-11)1a ESS1(9-11)2a ESS1(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3d || Daily goals; Project work time; Daily progress sheets || Daily goals and progress sheets; Informal observation || Daily goal and progress sheets || 1 2 3 4 ||  || 1) Work on independently designed projects to answer research questions on earthquakes and volcanoes 2) Work with group members to plan daily goals, evaluate progress, and assign participation scores || ESS1(9-11)1a ESS1(9-11)2a ESS1(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3d || Daily goals; Project work time; Daily progress sheets || Daily goals and progress sheets; Informal observation || Daily goal and progress sheets || 1 2 3 4 ||  || 1) Work on independently designed projects to answer research questions on earthquakes and volcanoes 2) Work with group members to plan daily goals, evaluate progress, and assign participation scores || ESS1(9-11)1a ESS1(9-11)2a ESS1(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3d || Daily goals; Project work time; Daily progress sheets || Daily goals and progress sheets; Informal observation || Daily goal and progress sheets || 1 2 3 4 ||  || 1) Present earthquake and volcano related projects informally to share information with classmates 2) Select and note key information from classmates' earthquake and volcano projects || ESS1(9-11)1a ESS1(9-11)2a ESS1(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3d || 10 minutes set up time; 30 minutes first expo rotation; 30 minutes second expo rotation; 10 minute debrief and writing test questions || Informal observation; Expo discussions || Rubrics || 1 2 3 4 ||  || 1) Complete an open notes test on rocks, the rock cycle, plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes 2) Write a reflection on their experiences with earthquake and volcano projects and expo || ESS1(9-11)1a ESS1(9-11)2a ESS1(9-11)3a ESS1(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3c ESS1(9-11)3d || Warm up - prepare your materials for open notes test; Open notes test - Earth science; Expo reflection || Open notes test; Expo reflection || Open notes test; Expo reflection questions || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Complete a study guide in preparation for the final exam || PS1(9-11)4a PS2(9-11)5a PS2(9-11)5aa PS2(9-11)5b PS2(9-11)5bb PS2(9-11)7a PS2(9-11)7b PS2(9-11)7c PS3(9-11)8a PS3(9-11)8b PS3(9-11)9a PS3(9-11)9b PS3(9-11)10a PS3(9-11)10b PS3(9-11)10c ESS1(9-11)1a ESS1(9-11)2a ESS1(9-11)3a ESS1(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3c ESS1(9-11)3d || Discussion of final exam format and strategy; Independent work time on study guide; Partner check in || Informal observation || Final exam study guide; Final exam || 1 2 3 ||  || 1) Complete a study guide in preparation for the final exam || PS1(9-11)4a PS2(9-11)5a PS2(9-11)5aa PS2(9-11)5b PS2(9-11)5bb PS2(9-11)7a PS2(9-11)7b PS2(9-11)7c PS3(9-11)8a PS3(9-11)8b PS3(9-11)9a PS3(9-11)9b PS3(9-11)10a PS3(9-11)10b PS3(9-11)10c ESS1(9-11)1a ESS1(9-11)2a ESS1(9-11)3a ESS1(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3c ESS1(9-11)3d || Warm up - vote on five study guide questions you'd like to go over; Full class review of most "popular" study guide questions || Participation in class discussion || Study guide || 1 2 3 || Check for understanding - Fist to Five used frequently || 1) Answer questions similar to those that will appear on the final exam. || PS1(9-11)4a PS2(9-11)5a PS2(9-11)5aa PS2(9-11)5b PS2(9-11)5bb PS2(9-11)7a PS2(9-11)7b PS2(9-11)7c PS3(9-11)8a PS3(9-11)8b PS3(9-11)9a PS3(9-11)9b PS3(9-11)10a PS3(9-11)10b PS3(9-11)10c ESS1(9-11)1a ESS1(9-11)2a ESS1(9-11)3a ESS1(9-11)3b ESS1(9-11)3c ESS1(9-11)3d || 30 minutes independent work on study guide; Sink or swim review game; Final hints and tips for exam || Participation in review game || Final exam || 1 2 3 ||  ||
 * ~ Date ||~ Essential Question/Unit Title ||~ Daily Objective ||~ Standard(s) ||~ Activities ||~ Assessments ||~ Resources/Readings ||~ DOK ||~ Special Considerations ||
 * 1/31 || Tools of Science || SWBAT
 * 2/1 || Tools of Science || SWBAT
 * 2/2 || Tools of Science || SWBAT
 * 2/3 || Tools of Science || SWBAT
 * 2/6 || Tools of Science || SWBAT
 * 2/7 || Tools of Science || SWBAT
 * 2/8 || Tools of Science || SWBAT
 * 2/9 || Tools of Science || SWBAT
 * 2/10 || Tools of Science || SWBAT
 * 2/13 || Tools of Science || SWBAT
 * 2/14 || Motion || SWBAT
 * 2/15 || Motion || SWBAT
 * 2/16 || Motion || SWBAT
 * 2/17 || Motion || SWBAT
 * 2/27 || Motion || SWBAT
 * 2/28 || Motion || SWBAT
 * 2/29 || Motion || SWBAT
 * 3/1 || Motion || SWBAT
 * 3/2 || Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/5 || Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/6 || Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/7 || Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/8 || Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/9 || Motion + Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/12 || Motion + Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/13 || Motion + Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/14 || Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/16 || Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/19 || Gravity || SWBAT
 * 3/20 || Gravity || SWBAT
 * 3/21 || Gravity || SWBAT
 * 3/22 || Gravity || SWBAT
 * 3/23 || Newton's Laws || SWBAT
 * 3/26 || Waves || SWBAT
 * 3/27 || Waves || SWBAT
 * 3/28 || Waves || SWBAT
 * 3/29 || Waves || SWBAT
 * 3/30 || Waves || SWBAT
 * 4/2 || Quarter Wrap Up || SWBAT
 * 4/3 || Electricity || SWBAT
 * 4/4 || Electricity || SWBAT
 * 4/5 || Electricity || SWBAT
 * 4/9 || Electricity || SWBAT
 * 4/10 || Magnetism || SWBAT
 * 4/11 || Magnetism || SWBAT
 * 4/12 || Electricity and Magnetism || SWBAT
 * 4/13 || Electricity and Magnetism || SWBAT
 * 4/23 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 4/24 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 4/25 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 4/26 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 4/27 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 4/30 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/1 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/2 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/3 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/4 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/7 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/8 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/9 || NWEA ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * 5/14 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/15 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/16 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/17 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/18 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/21 || Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 5/23 || Energy || SWBAT
 * 5/24 || Energy / Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 5/25 || Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 5/29 || Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 5/30 || Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 5/31 || Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 6/1 || Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 6/4 || Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 6/5 || Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 6/6 || Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 6/7 || Earth Science || SWBAT
 * 6/8 || Final Exam Review || SWBAT
 * 6/11 || Final Exam Review || SWBAT
 * 6/12 || Final Exam Review || SWBAT