Glencoe

Focus on Physical Science (2007)

 

Focus on Physical Science: Grade 8, California

 

Curriculum and Pacing Guide

 

Glencoe Science Focus on Physical Science, Grade 8 California Student Edition 0-07879-440-4 (2007)

California Science Notebook: Active Reading and Note Taking Guide, Student Workbook 0-07879-445-5 (2007)

California Science Notebook: Active Reading and Note Taking Guide, Teacher Annotated Workbook 0-07875-427-5

California Teacher Wraparound Edition Science 0-07879-441-2 (2007)

 

UNIT 1:

 MOTION & FORCES

(Time: 9-10 weeks)

Chapter 1 ~ Motion

Big Idea: Motion occurs when the position of an object changes.

Time: 3 weeks (15 days)

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter1/

 

BrainPop Movies:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/brainpop_movies.html

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction & Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

1a

 

 

Determining Position

§  Explain how the position of an object depends on the choice of a reference point and reference direction

§  Determine the position of an object in 2 dimensions

§  Describe the difference between distance and displacement

§  Student Edition pgs 44-54

§  Science Notebook pgs. 1-4

§  Data Lab: How can a graph show relative positions? SE pg. 55

 

 

§  Outline: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 54.

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter1/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

2

 

1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 9b, 9f

Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

§  Explain how speed is a rate of change

§  Solve motion problems using the equation for average speed

§  Explain why velocity is a vector

§  Determine when acceleration occurs

§  Student Edition pgs. 56-61

§  Science Notebook pgs. 5-7

§  Science Journal: create a 2 column journal entry with lesson vocab. words in 1st column and definitions in 2nd column

§  BrainPop Movie: Acceleration

§  Mini Lab: Can you measure average speed? pg. 63

§  Newsletter: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 61

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter1/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

3

 

1f, 9d, 9e

Graphing Motion

§  Construct a position-time graph

§  Calculate speed from a position-time graph

§  Describe how motion with constant speed and changing speed appears on a speed-time graph

§  Student Edition pgs. 64-72

§  Science Notebook pgs. 8-12

§  Data Lab SE pg.73

§  Comparison Chart: divide paper in 2 and label left side Position Time Graph and right side Speed Time Graph. List the correct formula and sketch how the slope of the graph might look for each.  For Speed side, include details for constant and changing speeds.

§  Data Lab: What can you learn from a graph? pg. 73

§  Visual Aid: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 72

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter1/lesson3/standards_check-english.html

Chapter 1 Assessment Options:

Foldable: Motion (SE pg. 45)

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 82-83

Online Chapter 1 Test: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter1/standard_assessment-english.html

Design Your Own Lab: Graphing Motion (group of students needed) (SE pg. 73-73)

 

 

Chapter 2 ~ Forces

Big Idea: An object’s motion changes if the forces acting on the object are unbalanced.

Time:  3 weeks (14 days)

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter2/

 

BrainPop Movies

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/brainpop_movies.html

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction & Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

2a, 2b, 2c, 9g

Combining Forces

§  Define force.

§  Explain how forces combine.

§  Describe how balanced and unbalanced forces affect motion.

§  Student Edition pgs. 84-94

§  Science Notebook pgs. 13-16

§  Brain Pop Movie: Newton’s Laws of Motion

§  Science Journal: Describe personal experience examples of Newton’s first law of motion.

§  Study Web: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 94

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter2/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

2

 

2d, 2g

Types of Forces

§  Explain how the force due to gravity depends on mass and distance

§  Analyze static and sliding frictional forces

§  Describe elastic forces due to tension and compression in matter

§  Identify forces acting on common objects

§  Student Edition pgs. 96-104

§  Science Notebook pgs. 17-20

§  Illustration: draw and label pictures or diagrams to explain the following concepts: gravity, weight, mass, static friction, sliding friction, elastic forces, tension, compression, normal forces.

§  Mini Lab: Elastic Force pg. 102

§  Mini Lab: Can you measure the force of friction? pg. 105

§  Television News Report: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 104

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter2/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

3

 

2e, 2f, 9a, 9d

Unbalanced Forces and Acceleration

§  Describe how unbalanced forces cause velocity to change.

§  Explain how the acceleration of an object depends on the net force acting on the object.

§  Explain how the acceleration of an object depends on the object’s mass.

§  Student Edition pgs. 106-114

§  Science Notebook pgs. 21-24

§  Mini Lab: Does water exert a force? pg. 110

 

§  Outline: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 114

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter2/lesson3/standards_check-english.html

Chapter 2 Assessment Options:

Foldable: Forces  (SE pg. 85)

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 124-125

Online Chapter 2 Test: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter2/standard_assessment-english.html

Design Your Own Lab: Comparing Mass and Weight (check availability of required materials) (SE 116-117)

 

 

Chapter 3~ Density & Buoyancy

Big Idea: A fluid exerts an upward force on an object that is placed in the fluid.

Time: 3 weeks (13 days)

 

Web Activities:

 http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter3/

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction & Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

8a, 8b, 9f

Density

§  Explain how the density of a material is independent of the amount of material.

§  Calculate the density of an object given its mass and volume.

§  Describe how to measure the density of a liquid and a solid.

§  Student Edition pgs. 126-137

§  Science Notebook pgs. 25-28

§  Discussion: explain the principles and formulas relating to measuring density, mass, and volume.

§  Data Lab: Can you calculate the density? pg. 139

§  Newsletter: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 137

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter3/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

2

 

8c

Pressure and the Buoyant Force

§  Describe how a fluid exerts pressure on objects submerged in the fluid.

§  Compare the pressure on an object at different depths in a fluid

§  Explain Archimedes’ principle.

§  Student Edition pgs. 140-148

§  Science Notebook pgs. 29-32

§  Summarize: write a summary of buoyant force, atmospheric pressure, and Archimedes Principle in your own words.

§  Mini Lab:  Can you feel the buoyant force?  pg. 149

§  Visual Aid: see Lesson Review Summary pg.  148

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter3/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

 

3

 

8d, 9f

Sinking and Floating

§  Explain how the buoyant force is related to floating and sinking

§  Describe how to use densities to predict whether an object will float.

§  Explain how a hydrometer measures the density of a fluid.

§  Student Edition pgs.  150-154

§  Science Notebook pgs. 33-36

§  Q & A: Why do objects sink or float?

§  Mini Lab: Do cold things float? pg. 155

 

§  Study Web: see Lesson Review Summary pg.  154

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter3/lesson3/standards_check-english.html

Chapter 3 Assessment Options:

Foldable: Floating & Sinking  (SE pg. 126)

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 164-165

Online Chapter 3 Test: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/chapter3/standard_assessment-english.html

Lab: A Homemade Hydrometer (SE pgs. 156-157)

 

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit  1 Online Test:  http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit1/unit_tests-english.html

 

 

UNIT 2:

 STRUCTURE OF MATTER

(Time:  10 weeks)

Chapter 4 ~ Understanding the Atom

Big Idea: The current model of the atom includes protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Time: 3 weeks (14 days)

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter4/

 

BrainPop Movies:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/brainpop_movies.html

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction & Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

3a

 

Atoms- Basic Units of Matter

§  Describe the structure of the atom and where protons, neutrons, and electrons are located.

§  Compare the mass, size, and charge of the three basic particles of the atom.

§  Describe two observations that Dalton’s atomic theory supported.

§  Student Edition pgs. 170-179

§  Science Notebook pgs. 37-40

§  Essay:  Write an essay discussing the work of Democritus, Lavolsler, Proust, and Dalton.

§  Mini Lab: How big are the particles in an atom? pg. 181

§  Television News Report: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 179

§   Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter4/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

2

 

3a

Discovering Parts of the Atom

§  Describe the arrangement of electrons, protons, and neutrons within an atom.

§  Explain how Rutherford developed his model of the model.

§  List the evidence that showed the existence of electrons, protons, and neutrons.

§  Compare Thomson’s, Rutherford’s, and Bohr’s models of the atom.

§  Student Edition pgs. 182-194

§  Science Notebook pgs. 41-44

§  BrainPop Movie: Atomic Model

§  Mini Lab: How do electrons move? pg.  186

§  Outline: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 194

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter4/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

3

 

3f, 7b, 9e

Elements, Isotopes, & Ions – How Atoms Differ

§  Explain how elements differ.

§  Identify elements and atomic masses on the periodic table.

§  Explain how 2 isotopes differ.

§  Explain how2 ions differ.

§  Student Edition pgs. 195-202

§  Science Notebook pgs. 45-48

§  BrainPop Movie:  Isotopes

§  Poster: display the uses of isotopes

§  Data Lab: How do atoms differ? pg.203

 

§  Newsletter:  see Lesson Review Summary pg. 202

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter4/lesson3/standards_check-english.html

Chapter 4 Assessment Options:

Foldable: Structure of an Atom (SE pg. 171)

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 212-213

Online Chapter Test: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter4/standard_assessment-english.html

Design Your Own Lab:  Build an Atom  (SE pg. 204-205)

 

 

Chapter 5~ Combining Atoms and Molecules

Big Idea: Atoms of two or more elements can combine to form compounds that have different properties from those of the elements that formed them.

Time: 2 weeks (10 days)

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter5/

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction &

 Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

3a, 3b, 3f

How Atoms Form Compounds

§  Describe how a compound differs from its components elements.

§  Explain the differences between ionic and covalent bonding.

§  Explain how atoms can become stable by forming chemical bonds.

§  Student Edition pgs. 214-228

§  Science Notebook pgs. 46-54

§  Mini Lab:  How can you model molecules? pg. 229

 

§  Visual Aid: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 228

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter5/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

2

Forming Solids

§  Explain the bonding in metals.

§  Describe how solids form in repeating patterns of atoms, ions, or molecules.

§  Describe the crystal structure of sodium chloride.

§  Student Edition pgs. 230-237

§  Science Notebook pgs. 55-58

§  Data Lab: How are ionic radii and lattice energies of salts related? pg. 239

§  Lab: Growing Crystals pgs. 240-241 (check materials)

§  Study Web: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 237

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter5/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

Chapter 5 Assessment Options:

Foldable:  Compounds & Bonds (SE pg. 215)

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 248-249

Online Chapter 5 Test:  http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter5/standard_assessment-english.html

 

 

Chapter 6~ States of Matter

Big Idea: Matter can undergo a physical change from one state to another as in increase or decrease in thermal energy changes the motion of particles.

Time:  2 weeks (10 days)

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter6/

 

BrainPop Movies:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/brainpop_movies.html

 

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction &

Activities

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

3d, 3e

Solids, Liquids, and Gasses

§  Recognize that matter is made up of particles that are always moving.

§  Compare the motion of particles in solids, liquids, and gasses.

§  Compare the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids, and gasses.

§  Student Edition pgs. 251-260

§  Science Notebook pgs. 59-62

§  PowerPoint Presentation:  Illustrate and explain the differences between solids, liquids, and gasses.

§  BrainPop Movie: Matter Changing State

§  Mini Lab: Observing Fluid Motion pg. 255

§  Television News Report: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 260

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter6/lesson1/

 

 

2

 

3d, 3e, 9e, 9g

Changes in States of Matter

§  Compare melting and freezing.

§  Compare vaporization and condensation.

§  Student Edition pgs. 261-273

§  Science Notebook pgs. 63-66

§  Reflection: write descriptive sentences describing personal observation of changing states.

§  Mini Lab: Sensing Evaporation: pg. 268

§  Data Lab:  How are boiling point and atmospheric pressure related? pg. 274

§  BrainPop Movie:  States of Matter

§  Outline: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 273

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter6/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

 

 

Chapter 6 Assessment Options:

Foldable: Properties of Matter (SE pg. 251)

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 284-285

Online Chapter 6 Test: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/chapter6/standard_assessment-english.html

 

Chapter 7~ The Periodic Table and Physical Properties

Big Idea: Elements on the periodic table are grouped together based on their properties.

Time: 2.5 weeks (12 days)

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter7/

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction &

Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

3f, 7a

 

 

Organization of the Periodic Table

§  Describe the arrangement of the elements in the periodic table

§  Identify metals, nonmetals, and semimetals by their position in the periodic table.

§  Identify and describe the noble gasses

§  Student Edition pgs. 287-299

§  Science Notebook pgs. 67-70

§  Illustration: Draw and illustrate the periodic table using labeling and color.

 

§  Newsletter: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 299

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter7/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

2

 

7a, 7b, 9e

 

 

Isotopes & Radioactivity

§  Compare and contrast the isotopes of an element.

§  Define radioactive decay.

§  Contrast varying rates of decay.

§  Research how elements are named

§  Student Edition pgs. 301-310

§  Science Notebook pgs. 71-73

§  Research Presentation: Research uses of radioactive elements in society and create a poster of findings – present it.

§  Data Lab: How can you show a visual explanation of half-life? pg. 312

§  Visual Aid: Lesson Review Summary pg.  310

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter7/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

3

 

5d, 7c, 9a

 

Physical Properties & Changes

§  Identify physical properties.

§  Explain why melting and boiling temperatures are physical properties.

§  Define a physical change.

§  Student Edition pgs. 313-318

§  Science Notebook pgs. 74-78

§  Lab:  Investigating physical changes (check materials – neat to do if have!) pgs. 320-321

§  Study Web: see Lesson Review Summary pg. 318

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter7/lesson3/standards_check-english.html

Chapter 7 Assessment Options:

Foldable: Regions of the Periodic Table (SE pg. 287)

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 328-329

Online Chapter 7 Test:  http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter7/standard_assessment-english.html

 

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 2 Online Test:  http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit2/unit_tests-english.html  

 

 

UNIT 3:

 CHEMICAL INTERACTIONS

(Time: 8 weeks)

Chapter 8 ~ Chemical Reactions

Big Idea: In chemical interactions, atoms rearrange to form one or more different substances.

Time:  3 weeks (14 days)

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter8/

 

BrainPop Movies:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/brainpop_movies.html

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction &

 Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

3f, 5a, 7c

 

 

Chemical Properties & Changes

§  Define chemical change.

§  Distinguish between physical and chemical change.

§  Identify examples of chemical and physical change.

§  Student Edition pgs. 334-344

§  Science Notebook pgs. 79-82

§  BrainPop Movie:  Property Changes

§  Reflection Journal: Describe the differences between physical and chemical properties of matter. Include examples.

§  Mini Lab:  How can you tell a chemical change from a physical change? Pg. 345

§  Television News Report: see Lesson Review  pg. 344

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgrawhill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter8/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

 

2

 

3b, 3f, 7c

Chemical Equations

§  Distinguish among elements, compounds, and molecules.

§  Determine how a chemical reaction satisfies the law of conservation of mass.

§  Write a balanced chemical equation.

§  Interpret common chemical reactions

§  Student Edition pgs. 346-356

§  Science Notebook pgs. 83-85

§  Time Line: Research the scientific contributions of Antoine Lavoisier and list the scientific achievements that led up to and came after his work.

§  Data Lab: Where does the tablet go? pg. 348

§  Outline: see Lesson Review pg. 356

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgrawhill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter8/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

 

3

 

5c, 9a, 9e

Energy & Chemical Change

§  Compare and contrast endothermic and exothermic reactions.

§  Identify forms of energy produced in a reaction.

§  Student Edition pgs. 358- 363

§  Science Notebook pgs. 86-90

§  Personal Response: Answer the following question: What do you know about the law of conservation and energy? Include examples from personal experiences.

§  Design Your Own Lab: Forensics: Dirty Jewelry pgs. 366-367

§  Newsletter: see Lesson Review pg. 363

§  Online Quiz: none

 

Chapter 8 Assessment Options:

Foldable:  Chemical Reactions (SE pg. 335)

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 374-375

Online Chapter Test: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter8/standard_assessment.html

 

 

Chapter 9 ~ Acids and Bases in Solution

Big Idea: Aqueous solutions of acids and bases have characteristic properties and can be identified by their pH values.

Time:  2.5 weeks

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter9/

 

BrainPop Movies:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/brainpop_movies.html

 

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction & Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

7c, 9e

Solutions

§  Compare two types of mixtures

§  Relate the solvent of properties of water to its molecular structure

§  Student Edition pgs. 376 - 392

§  Science Notebook pgs. 91-95

§  Illustrations: create drawings of each of the concepts and related vocabulary words in the text for this lesson.

§  Data Lab:  How do solubilities differ? pg. 393

§  Visual Aid: see Lesson Review  pg. 392

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter9/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

2

 

5e, 9a, b, e

Acidic, Basic, and Neutral Solutions

§  Distinguish acids from bases by their properties

§  Understand the pH scale

§  Identify different ways of measuring pH

§  Student Edition pgs. 394-405

§  Science Notebook pgs. 96-100

§  BrainPop Movie:  Acids & Bases

§  Mini Lab: Can you Determine pH? pg. 406

 

§  Study Web: see Lesson Review pg. 405

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter9/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

Chapter 9 Assessment Options:

Foldable: Determining pH (SE pg. 377)

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 419-420

Design Your Own Lab: Solubility and pH? (SE pgs. 408-409)

Online Chapter Test:  http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/chapter9/standard_assessment-english.html

 

 

Chapter 10 ~  Chemistry of Living Systems

Big Idea: All living things share a common set of chemical building blocks that make up most cell molecules.

Time:  2.5 weeks

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter10/

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction & Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

6b, 6c

Chemistry of Life

§  List the 6 elements that can combine in many different ways to make up most of the molecules in living things

§  Describe how Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus go through natural cycles

§  Explain why water is important to life

 

§  Student Edition pgs. 418-427

§  Science Notebook pgs. 101-104

§  Concept Map – start with central term, cycles, and draw 3 lines labeled: carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus. Using more lines, branch off each and explain the details of each cycle.

§  Mini Lab:  How much water is in celery?  pg. 425

§  Television News Report: Lesson Review pg. 427

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter10/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

 

2

 

3c; 6a, 6b

Carbon Compounds

§  Explain why carbon is able to form many different compounds

§  Describe the molecular shapes of carbon compounds

§  Identify functional groups in organic compounds

§  Student Edition pgs. 428-436

§  Science Notebook pgs. 105-108

§  Mini Lab:  Modeling Organic Compounds pg. 434

 

§  Outline:  Lesson Review pg. 436

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter10/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

3

 

6c, 9c

Compounds of Life

§  Describe the composition of biomolecules

§  Classify the major types of large, complex, organic, molecules found in cells

§  Explain the roles of organic and other type of compounds in the body

§  Student Edition pgs.  438-442

§  Science Notebook pgs. 109-112

§  Research Poster- research the function and use of polymers and create a poster displaying the information found.

§  Data Lab:  Which fat is healthy for you? pg. 443

§  Newsletter: Lesson Review pg. 442

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter10/lesson3/standards_check-english.html

 

Chapter 10 Assessment Options:

Foldable: Substituted Hydrocarbons (SE pg. 419)

Standards Assessment: SE pgs.

Online Chapter Test: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter10/standard_assessment-english.html

Lab:  Polarity & Living Systems (SE pg 444-445)

 

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 3 Online Test: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit3/unit_tests-english.html

 

 

UNIT 4:

 EARTH IN SPACE

(Time: 5 weeks)

Chapter 11 ~ Our Solar System

Big Idea: Our solar system includes planets and dwarf planets and their moons, and other objects such as asteroids and comets, all orbiting the Sub.

Time:  3 weeks

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter11/

 

BrainPop Movies:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/brainpop_movies.html

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction & Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

2g, 4c, 4d, 4e

 

 

Structure of the Solar System

§  Explain why the planets can be seen in the night sky

§  Identify the different objects in the solar system

§  Describe the size of the solar system

§  Describe how the planets move around the Sun

§  Student Edition pgs. 462-470

§  Science Notebook pgs. 113-116

§  Creative Writing:  You are a visitor from outer space; describe what you see during your first trip through the galaxy.

§  Mini Lab: How do planets move? pg. 464

§  Visual Aid see Lesson Review pg. 470

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter11/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

 

2

 

4d

The Sun-Earth-Moon System

§  Model how reflected light from the Sun caused the Moon to shine

§  Explain why the Moon has phases

§  Compare an eclipse of the Moon and an eclipse of the Sun

§  Student Edition pgs. 472-476

§  Science Notebook pgs. 117-119

§  Illustration: Draw a lunar and solar eclipse

§  BrainPop Movie: Tides

§  Mini Lab: How does the Moon change its shape in the sky?  pg. 477

§  Study Web: see Lesson Review pg. 476

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter11/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

3

 

4d, 4e, 9e

The Planets and their Moons

§  Compare and contrast the inner planets

§  Compare and contrast the outer planets

§  Compare and contrast the planets’ moons

§  Student Edition pgs. 478-488

§  Science Notebook pgs. 120-122

§  Mini Report – write a short report describing favorite planet, include pictures

§  BrainPop Movie: Solar System

§  Data Lab:  How large are the planets? pg. 485

§  Television News Report: Lesson Review pg. 488

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter11/lesson3/standards_check-english.html

4

 

4e, 4c, 9a

Comets, Asteroids, and Meteoroids

§  Compare and contrast comets, asteroids, and meteoroids

§  Student Edition pgs. 489-493

§  Science Notebook pgs. 123-126

§  Mini Lab: How do craters appear? Pg. 492

§  Summarize: Lesson Review pg. 493

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter11/lesson4/standards_check-english.html

Chapter 11 Assessment Options:

Foldable: Our Solar System SE pg.459

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 502-503

Online Chapter Test: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter11/standard_assessment-english.html

Lab:  Model the Solar System SE (pgs. 494-495)

 

 

Chapter 12 ~ Stars and Galaxies

Big Idea: The Milky Way galaxy, which is composed of billions of stars, is one of billions of galaxies in the universe.

Time:  2 weeks

 

Web Activities:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter12/

 

Lesson

& Standards

Learning Objectives

After this lesson, student should be able to….

Instruction & Activities

 

(Complete listed SE reading, then choose 1 or  more activities)

Assessment Options

How do I know learning took place?

1

 

4b, 4c, 4d

Stars

§  Identify what stars are made of

§  Explain how the  composition of stars can be determined

§  Describe how the temperature and color of a star are related

§  Student Edition pgs. 504-516

§  Science Notebook pgs. 127-130

§  Jeopardy! – write 5 quiz-show answers for the category “Stars.” Challenge someone in an oral quiz to form the questions.

 

§  Newsletter:  Lesson Review pg. 516

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter12/lesson1/standards_check-english.html

2

 

2g, 4d

How Stars Shine

§  Describe how gravity causes a star to form

§  Explain how stars produce light

§  Describe what happens to a star when fusion stops

§  Student Edition pgs. 519-527

§  Science Notebook pgs. 131-133

§  Illustrated Dictionary- choose 5 words to define and illustrate

§  Television News Report: Lesson Review pg. 527

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter12/lesson2/standards_check-english.html

3

 

4a, 4b, 4c, 9d

Galaxies

§  Describe how gravity causes stars to form galaxies

§  Compare the different types of galaxies

§  Determine the Sun’s location in the Milky Way galaxy

§  Student Edition pgs. 528-534

§  Science Notebook pgs. 134-138

§  Sequence – place the following in order of size, from biggest to smallest: universe, supercluster, local group, galaxy, solar system, Earth

 

§  Study Web: Lesson Review pg.  534

§  Online Quiz:

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter12/lesson3/standards_check-english.html

Chapter 12 Assessment Options:

Foldable: Stars & Galaxies SE pg. 505

Standards Assessment: SE pgs. 544-545

Online Chapter Test:  http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/chapter12/standard_assessment-english.html

 

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 4 Online Test: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078741858/student_view0/unit4/unit_tests-english.html