WELCOME TO MR. SPARKS PHYSICAL SCIENCE CLASS
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Here are the assignments that we will be working on:
Thursday [01/04/07]- Concept: How does the process of science start and end; relationship of science/technology; branches of natural science; using the scientific method and models; Lab Safety Guidelines Objective: Make connection between science and everyday life; making a choice to learn; lab safety; begin embedding vocabulary. Pages: 2-11 Assignment: Organizational [forms etc.]: PCSB/LHS/classroom expectations; safety procedures/contract; course syllabus; discuss What Is Science? Sec 1.1 and Using a Scientific Approach Sec 1.2
Friday [01/05/07]- Concept: Scientific NotationObjective: Writing large and small number using scientific notation. Pages: 14-25 Assignment: Discuss Measurement Sec 1.3 and Presenting Scientific Data Sec 1.4 Assessment: Sec 1.3 and 1.4 worksheets PC; Ch 01 Science Skills problems 1-3 PC; Ch 01 Word Wise
Monday [01/08/07] - Concept: Why are elements and compounds classified as a pure substance; how do mixtures differ; difference among solutions, suspensions, colloids; what are physical properties; physical changes Lesson Essential Question: How can kinetic energy and forces of attraction be used to explain the behavior of gases, liquids, and solids? : What causes matter to change phase/state? How does the arrangement of water molecules change during melting and freezing Pages: 38-51 Assignment: Discuss Classifying Matter Sec 2.1 and Physical Properties Sec 2.2
Tuesday [01/09/07] - Concept: When can chemical properties be observed; indications of chemical change; difference between chemical/physical changes. Lesson Essential Question: How can knowing the physical properties of matter be useful? When does a physical change occur? Pages: 54-58 Assignment: Discuss Chemical Properties Assessment: Complete Sec 2.3 Chemical Properties worksheet PC; Ch 02 Properties of Matter problems 1-4 PC; Ch 02 Word Wise
Wednesday [01/10/07] - Concept: Chemical Properties and ChangesLesson Essential Question: What evidence indicates a physical or chemical change has taken place? How can knowing the chemical properties of matter be useful? Assignment: Lab 2A; Lab 2B; “Word Wall Basketball” Assessment: Lab 2A worksheet; Lab 2B Worksheet
Thursday [01/11/07] - Concept: How can shape and volume classify materials; kinetic theory/forces of attraction explain behavior of solids, gases, liquids; what causes gas pressure in a closed container; what affects gas pressure; how are temperature, volume, and pressure of a gas related? Lesson Essential Questions: What causes gas pressure in a closed container? How can kinetic theory and forces of attraction be used to explain the behavior of a solid, liquid, or gas? How are temperature, volume, and pressure of a gas related?Pages: 68-81 Assignment: Discuss Solids, Liquids, and Gases and Gas Laws Assessment: Complete Sec 3.1 Solids, Liquids, and Gases and Sec 3.2 Gas Laws worksheets PC; Sec 3.2 Gas Laws problems 1-5 PC
Friday [01/12/07] - Concept: What are six common phase changes; temperature and phase changes; water molecules; evaporation and boiling? Lesson Essential Questions: What causes gas pressure in a closed container? How can kinetic theory and forces of attraction be used to explain the behavior of a solid, liquid, or gas? How are temperature, volume, and pressure of a gas related?Pages: 84-91 Assignment: Discuss Phase Changes Sec 3.3 Assessment: Complete Sec 3.3 Gas Laws worksheet PC; Ch 03 States of Matter 1-3; Ch 03 Word Wise
Monday [01/15/07] - NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday [01/16/07] - Concept: What was Dalton’s Theory; contributions of Rutherford, Thomson and Rutherford; three subatomic particles, compare protons, neutrons, and electrons; difference in atoms; difference in isotopes.Lesson Essential Questions: What contributions did Dalton, Thomson and Rutherford make to the development of atomic theory? Pages: 100-112 Assignment: Discuss Studying Atoms Sec 4.1 and The Structure of the Atom Sec 4.2 Assessment: Complete Sec 4.1 Studying Atoms and Sec 4.2 The Structure of the Atom worksheets PC; Sec 4.1 Reviewing Concepts 1-5 p. 74 and Critical Thinking 6-8 p. 105
Wednesday [01/17/07] - Concept: What can happen to electrons when atoms gain/lose energy; what model do scientists use to explain the behavior of electrons; what is the most stable configuration of electrons in atoms? How does the electron cloud model represent the behavior and location of electrons in atoms? Pages: 113-118 Assignment: Discuss Modern Atomic Theory Assessment: Complete Sec 4.3 The Structure of the Atom worksheet PC; Ch 04 Word Wise; Sec 4.3 Reviewing Concepts 1-5 p. 118 and Critical Thinking 7-8 p. 118
Thursday [01/18/07] - Test Chapters 1 and 2
Friday [01/19/07] - Test Chapters 3 and 4
Remember, it is the student's responsibilty to see me about any make-up or missing work! If you do not have a good grade, let's work hard together and get your science grade up; if you have a great grade, let's work hard to keep it there!
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See you "On Board!"
Mr. J. Sparks
Science Department
Lakeland High School
726 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
e-mail: jeff.sparks@polk-fl.net
863.499.2900
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