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2008-2009 Physical Science Q4

2009-03-16 M (Q4W1): The learner will understand properties and behavior of fluids.

• Properties and Behaviors of Fluids (Chapter 3, Section 2)
  • Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Math Skills (pg 86)
• START OF 4TH QUARTER

2009-03-17 Tu: The learner will understand properties and behavior of fluids.

• Go Over Last Test
• New Seating Chart
• Properties and Behaviors of Fluids (Chapter 3, Section 2)
  • Section Review 1-6 (pg 86)

2009-03-18 W: The learner will investigate Archimedes's Principle.

• Archimedes's Principle Lab

2009-03-19 Th: The learner will investigate Archimedes's Principle and examine Pascal's and Bernoulli's Principles.

• Archimedes's Principle Lab
• Archimedes's Principle Demos
• Pascal's Principle Demos
• Bernoulli's Principle Demos

2009-03-20 F: The learner will be assessed on their understanding of the behavior and properties of fluids.

• BIG QUIZ (Chapter 3, Section 2: Fluids; Open Note)
• Daily Work Check
• Folder Check
• SPRING BREAK NEXT WEEK

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2009-03-30 M (Q4W2): N/A

• TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

2009-03-31 Tu: The learner will recognize potential and kinetic energies and apply equations to solve problems.

• Potential and Kinetic Energy (Chapter 12, Section 3-4)
  • Read
  • Vocabulary (>8)
  • Math "Practice" (pg. 393)
  • Math "Practice" (pg. 395)

2009-04-01 W: The learner will recognize potential and kinetic energies and apply equations to solve problems.

• Potential and Kinetic Energy (Chapter 12, Sections 3-4)
  • Math "Practice" (pg. 393)
  • Math "Practice" (pg. 395)
  • Graphing Skills (pg. 409)
• Go Over Last Quiz (from before Spring Break)
• Grade Reports

2009-04-02 Th: The learner will recognize potential and kinetic energies and apply equations to solve problems.

• Demonstrations and Discussion of Potential and Kinetic Energy
• Go Over Answers to Work from Tuesday and Wednesday

2009-04-03 F: The learner will distinguish among thermal energy, heat, and temperature. He/She will calculate changes in thermal energy by applying an equation of thermal energy.

• Heat and Temperature (Chapter 13, Sections 1-2)
  • Read
  • Vocabulary (>12)
  • Math "Practice" (pg. 424)
  • Math "Practice" (pg. 434)
• Go Over Answers to Work from Thursday and Friday

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2009-04-06 M (Q4W3): The learner will distinguish among thermal energy, heat, and temperature. He/She will calculate changes in thermal energy by applying an equation of thermal energy.

• Distinguish Among Thermal Energy, Heat, and Temperature. (Small Groups)
• Continue Work From Last Week (Chapter 12, Sections 3-4 and Chapter 13, Sections 1-2)
• Go Over Selected Answers From Word Problems

2009-04-07 Tu: The learner will distinguish among thermal energy, heat, and temperature. He/She will calculate changes in thermal energy by applying an equation of thermal energy.

• Distinguish Among Thermal Energy, Heat, and Temperature. (Small Groups)
• Continue Work From Last Week (Chapter 12, Sections 3-4 and Chapter 13, Sections 1-2)
• Go Over Selected Answers From Word Problems

2009-04-08 W: The learner will calculate changes in thermal energy by applying an equation of thermal energy.

• Continue Work From Last Week (Chapter 12, Sections 3-4 and Chapter 13, Sections 1-2)
• Go Over Selected Answers From Word Problems
• Review for Test

2009-04-09 Th: The learner will be assessed on his/her understanding of kinetic and gravitational potential energy, temperature and heat, and specific heat.

• TEST (Chapter 12, Sections 3-4 and Chapter 13, Sections 1-2; Closed Book/Note; 1/2 of Test Over Terms; 1/2 of Test Over Word Problems)

2009-04-10 F: The learner will identify an unknown metal by measuring its specific heat.

• Specific Heat Lab

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2009-04-13 M (Q4W4): The learner will identify an unknown metal by measuring its specific heat. Then, the learner will define terms related to waves.

• Specific Heat Lab
• Waves (Chapter 14)
  • Skim
  • Vocabulary (>20)

2009-04-14 Tu: The learner will organize main ideas into a concept map for waves.

• Go Over Last Test
• Grade Report
• Waves (Chapter 14)
  • Concept Map

2009-04-15 W: The learner will organize main ideas into a concept map for waves.

• Waves (Chapter 14)
  • Concept Map
  • Math "Practice" pg. 468

2009-04-16 Th: The learner will assist in constructing a class concept map for waves. He/She will justify his/her connection of ideas.

• Class Concept Map

• RHS SCIENCE AND ART OPEN HOUSE 6:30-8:00PM (50 point optional assignment!)

2009-04-17 F: The learner will explore/review density and properties of water.

• Science and Art Open House - Abridged

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2009-04-20 M (Q4W5): The learner will identify parts of a wave and review terminology of waves.

• Identify Parts of a Transverse Wave
• Waves Criss-Cross

2009-04-21 Tu: The learner will review terminology of waves and work problems related to waves.

• Finish Waves Criss-Cross
• Math "Practice", pg. 468
• Graphing Skills, pg. 479

2009-04-22 W: The learner will identify real-world examples of waves.

• Identify Examples of Waves
• HAPPY EARTH DAY!

2009-04-23 Th: The learner will review terminology of waves and work problems related to waves.

• Math "Practice", pg. 468
• Graphing Skills, pg. 479

2009-04-24 F: The learner will review terminology of waves and work problems related to waves.

• Chapter Review, pg. 480-481, 1-29

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2009-04-27 M (Q4W6): The learner will demonstrate types of waves and identify their components.

• Wave Lab With Slinkies

2009-04-28 Tu: The learner will review for his/her test over waves.

• Review for Test

2009-04-29 W: The learner will be assessed on his/her understanding of waves.

• TEST (Waves, Chapter 14)

2009-04-30 Th: The learner will define terms related to sound and light.

• Read Sound and Light, Chapter 15
• Create a Vocabulary List of 20+ Important Terms

2009-05-01 F: The learner will define terms related to sound and light.

• Create a Vocabulary List of 20+ Important Terms
• Grade Reports
• Animal Show and Tell (Break From Curriculum)

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2009-05-04 M (Q4W7): The learner will recognize properties of sound and light.

• Introduction to Sound and Light

2009-05-05 Tu: The learner will illustrate and explain the relationship between light reflection and color, and how light interacts with different mediums, mirrors, and lenses.

• Nature of Light - Reflection and Color...Refraction, Lenses, and Prisms

2009-05-06 W: The learner will investigate the behavior of a prism and convex lenses.

• Prism and Lenses Lab

2009-05-07 Th: The learner will complete work and review for his/her test.

• Complete Unfinished Work
• Class Business
• Review for Test

2009-05-08 F: The learner will be assessed on his/her understanding of sound and light.

• TEST - Sound and Light (Open Note / Closed Book)

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2009-05-011 M (Q4W8): The learner will define terms related to electricity.

• Electricity (Chapter 16)
  • Read
  • Vocabulary List (>20 words)

2009-05-12 Tu: The learner will recognize the behavior of electric charges and forces.

• Go Over Last Tests
• Section 1 Review, pg 536, 1-6
• Section 2 Review, pg 545, 1-6

2009-05-13 W: The learner will apply formulas for electrical resistance and electric power to solve word problems.

• Section 1 Review, pg 536, 1-6
• Section 2 Review, pg 545, 1-6
• Section 3 Review, pg 552, 1-6
• Math "Practice", pg 543
• Math "Practice", pg 551

2009-05-14 Th: The learner will apply formulas for electrical resistance and electric power to solve word problems.

• Math "Practice", pg 543
• Math "Practice", pg 551

2009-05-15 F: The learner will apply Kirchoff's Laws to analyze series and parallel circuits.

• Kirchoff's Laws - 2 data tables, 1a, 2a, and 2b.

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2009-05-18 M (Q4W9): The learner will compare electrical circuits to water systems using analogies.

• Electrical Circuits and Water Analogies

2009-05-19 Tu: The learner will identify uses for electromagnets and understand how a transformer works.

• Electrical Circuits and Water Analogies
• Uses for Electromagnets
• Transformers

2009-05-20 W: The learner will demonstrate series and parallel circuits.

• Electrical Circuits Lab

2009-05-21 Th: The learner will be assessed on his/her understanding of the basics of electricity.

• TEST (Electricity, Chapter 16)

2009-05-22 F: The learner will review for his/her semester test.

• Semester Test Review

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2009-05-25 M (Q4W10):

• MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL)

2009-05-26 Tu: The learner will create a workable electromagnetic motor.

• Electromagnetic Motor Lab

2009-05-27 W: The learner will review for his/her semester test.

• Semester Test Review

2009-05-28 Th: SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE (DAY 1)

• PERIOD 1 - 4: Regular Schedule
• PERIOD 5: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
• PERIOD 6: 1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
• PERIOD 7: SEMESTER TEST 2:10 PM - 3:40 PM

2009-05-29 F: SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE (DAY 2)

• PERIOD 1: SEMESTER TEST 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
• PERIOD 2: SEMESTER TEST 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
• TUTORING: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (and 2:35 PM - 3:30 PM upon request)

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2009-06-01 M (Q4W11): SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE (DAY 3)

• PERIOD 5: SEMESTER TEST 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
• PERIOD 6: SEMESTER TEST 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
• TUTORING: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (and 2:35 PM - 3:30 PM upon request)

2009-05-02 Tu: SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE (DAY 4)

• PERIOD 3: SEMESTER TEST 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
• PERIOD 4: SEMESTER TEST 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
• SEMESTER MAKE-UP TEST: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM