6th Grade Physical Science
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Quarter 4 Week 10 9: May 20th - May 24th
Monday May 20th: Lesson: Jeopardy Review Game
Homework: Study for your Final Exam
Tuesday May 21st: Lesson: Final Exams
Period 1 Final: 8:15AM-10:00AM
Break: 10:00AM-10:25AM
Period 2 Final: 10:30AM-12:15PM
Wednesday May 22nd: Lesson: Final Exams
Period 3 Final: 8:15AM-10:00AM
Break: 10:00AM-10:25AM
Period 4 Final: 10:30AM-12:15PM
Thursday May 23rd: Lesson: Final Exams
Period 5 Final: 8:15AM-10:00AM
Break: 10:00AM-10:25AM
Period 6 Final: 10:30AM-12:15PM
Friday May 10th: Lesson: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (short classes then assembly)
Quarter 4 Week 9: May 13th - May 17th
Monday May 6th: Lesson: Pollution introduction
Homework: Read C4 S2; pp. 88-91; Questions 2-5 on pg. 91
Tuesday May 7th: Lesson: Pollution and Invasive Species
Homework: Complete Q 1-10 on the Final Review Packet
Wednesday May 8th: Lesson: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Conservation
Homework: Complete Q 11-23 on the Final Review Packet
Thursday May 9th: Lesson: Final Exam Review
Homework: Review final Exam Study Guide.
Friday May 10th: Lesson: Final Exam Review
Homework: Review Final Exam Study Guide.
Quarter 4 Week 8: May 6th - May 10th
Monday May 6th: Lesson: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday May 7th: Lesson: Classifying Mammals Lab
Homework: Read C4S1, pp. 82-83; Questions 4-9. Start looking over study guide.
Wednesday May 8th: Lesson: Biomes continued: Marine
Homework: Study for your Biomes Quiz by reviewing the study guide and past bell works and notes
Thursday May 9th: Lesson: Review for Biomes Quiz
Homework: Study for your Biomes Quiz by reviewing the study guide and past bell works and notes
Friday May 10th: Lesson: BIOMES QUIZ
Homework: Deepwater Horizon and the Gulf Oil Spill - The Key Questions Answered Article and Questions
Quarter 4 Week 7: April 29th - May 3rd
Monday April 22nd: Lesson: Intro to Biomes, Forest Biomes
Homework: Read ES Text C3 S1 pp. 50-57, Q 3-6
Tuesday April 23rd: Lesson: Biomes continued: Grasslands and Deserts
Homework: Read ES Text C3 S2 pp. 58-63, Q: 1-6 on pg. 63
Wednesday April 24th: Lesson: Biomes continued: Tundras and Marine
Homework: Read ES Text C3 S3 pp. 64-67; Q: 1-5 on pg. 67
Thursday April 25th: Lesson: Biomes continued: Marine
Homework: Read ES Text C4 S1 pp. 78-81; Q: 1-3 on pg. 83. Start looking over study guide.
Friday April 26th: Lesson: Field Day
Homework: NO HOMEWORK
Google Sites C3 and 4 - Biomes, Environmental Problems, and Solutions updated 2024.pptxQuarter 4 Week 6: April 22nd - April 26th
Monday April 22nd: Lesson: Space Probes and Rovers
Homework: Read C5 S2, pp. 138-140; Questions 1-3 on pg. 143
Tuesday April 23rd: Lesson: People in Space
Homework: Read C5 S2, pp. 141-143, Questions 4-8 on pg. 143. Start reviewing Study Guide
Wednesday April 24th: Lesson: People in Space
Homework: Review Study Guide and related Bell Work for Friday’s C5 Astronomy Quiz
Thursday April 25th: Lesson: Space Age Spinoffs and Review
Homework: Review Study Guide and related Bell Work for Friday’s C5 Astronomy Quiz
Friday April 26th: Lesson: C5 Exploring Space Quiz
Homework: Read and answer questions for "Great Barrier Reef Article"
Quarter 4 Week 5: April 15th - April 19th
Monday April 15th: Lesson: Introduction to C5 Rockets
Homework: Read C5 S1 pp. 134-137; Questions 1-6 on pg. 137
Tuesday April 16th: Lesson: C5 Rockets and Space Probes
Homework: Read C5 S3 pp. 144-146; Questions: 1, 2 & 4 on pg. 149
Wednesday April 17th: Lesson: Space Probes
Homework: Read C5 S3 continued, pp. 147-149; Questions: 3, 5, 6 & 7 on pg. 149
Thursday April 18th: Lesson: People in Space (with Sub)
Homework: Read C5 S4 pp. 150-152; Questions: 1, 2 & 3 on pg. 155
Friday April 19th: Lesson: People in Space (with Sub)
Homework: Read C5 S4 continued, pp. 153-155; Questions: 4-7 on pg. 155
Google Sites Astronomy Chapter 5 - Exploring Space updated 2024.pptxQuarter 4 Week 4: April 8th - April 12th
Monday April 1st: Lesson: Types of Galaxies, Solar Eclipse
Homework: Complete the Standardized Test Prep on pg. 58.
Tuesday April 2nd: Lesson: Types of Galaxies cont..., Big Bang Theory
Homework: Complete the Standardized Test Prep on pg. 59.
Wednesday April 3rd: Lesson: Big Bang Theory
Homework: Review Study Guide Packet
Thursday April 4th: Lesson: Chapter 2 Life Cycle of Stars Review
Homework: Study for C2 Test; Review Study Guide and all relevant Bell work from this chapter.
Friday April 5th: Lesson: C2 Life Cycle of Stars TEST
Homework: Read and Annotate the article titled "First Picture of a black hole wows" and answer the attached questions.
Quarter 4 Week 3: April 1st - April 5th (State Testing Week)
Monday April 1st: Lesson: HR Diagram Lab (Periods 4, 5 and 6)
Homework: Read C2S3, pp 46-49 and answer questions #1-3 on pg. 49
Tuesday April 2nd: Lesson: HR Diagram Lab (Periods 1, 2 and 3)
Homework: Read C2S3, pp 46-49 and answer questions #1-3 on pg. 49
Wednesday April 3rd: Lesson: Star Life Cycle Continued
Homework: Read C2 S4, pp. 50-53 and answer questions #1-4 on pg. 53
Thursday April 4th: Lesson: Hubble Telescope and Space Shuttle Documentary (Periods 4, 5, and 6)
Homework: Study the Chapter 2 Study Guide
Friday April 5th: Lesson: Formation of Universe
Homework: Read all the Articles on pages 60-61 in the textbook. Then answer the questions in complete sentences.
Google Sites Astronomy C2; Stars Galaxies and Universe Slides updated 2024.pptxQuarter 4 Week 2: March 25th - March 28th
Monday March 25th: Lesson: Introduction to Astronomy Review, QUIZ TOMORROW
Homework: Study for the Intro to Astronomy Quiz
Tuesday March 26th: Lesson: INTRO TO ASTRONOMY QUIZ
Homework: Answer Sheet, Astronomy C1 Quiz, "How do Astronomers use light to study stars and planets" article
Wednesday March 27th: Lesson: Introduction to Stars
Homework: Read C2 S2, pp. 44-45 and answer questions #2,3,7,8 & 9 on pg. 45
Thursday March 28th: Lesson: Stars continued
Homework: Read C2 S1, “Stars” continued, pp. 36-39, and answer Questions: 1-6 on pg. 39
Friday March 29th: NO SCHOOL
Quarter 4 Week 1: March 18th - March 22nd
Monday March 4th: Lesson: Introduction to Astronomy
Homework: Complete the Design an Experiment Handout (time will be given in class) Read Astronomy Text C1 S1, pp. 4-7, and complete Questions 1-5 on pg. 7.
Tuesday March 5th: Lesson: Telescopes and Seasons
Homework: Read C1 S2, pp. 8-13; Questions 1-7 on pg. 13
Wednesday March 6th: Lesson: Seasons and Astrolabe
Homework: Read C1 S3, pp. 14-17: Questions 1, 3, 4 and 5 on pg. 21
Thursday March 7th: Lesson: Human Body in Space
Homework: Study for Quiz on Tuesday
Friday March 8th: Lesson: Intro to Astronomy Review
Homework: Review C1 Study Guide on Studying Space and look over past Bellwork for this chapter. Continue Reading C1 S3, pp. 18-21, and answer Questions: 2, 6, 7, 10 & 11 on pg. 21. Time will be given in class to complete and discuss answers.
Google Sites Astronomy C1; Studying Space Power Point updated 2024.pptxGoogle SItes Q2 W5 and W6 C2 Sound Waves 2023 updated.pptxQuarter 3 Week 9: March 4th - March 8th
Monday March 4th: Lesson: Color addition and color subtraction
Homework: Standardized Test Prep Pg. 92, and review the C3 Study Guide.
Tuesday March 5th: Lesson: Light Review with White Boards
Homework: Study for C3 Quiz on Light; review Study Guide and relevant Bellwork
Wednesday March 6th: Lesson: C3 LIGHT QUIZ
Homework: Complete "Aristotle meets Einstein" Article and Questions
Thursday March 7th: Lesson: Ray Diagram Lab
Homework: Read C4 S1 pp. 98-101; Questions: 1, 4 & 8 on pg. 103
Friday March 8th: Lesson: The Eye, Cow Eye Demonstration
Homework: Standardized Test Prep Pg. 120, All the Questions.
Google Sites Q3W3 and 4 C1 Nature of Waves slides updated 2023.pptxQuarter 3 Week 8: February 26th - March 1st
Monday February 26th: Lesson: Calculating time it takes for speed of light
Homework: Read pp. 62-65 and complete questions 4-6 pg. 65
Tuesday February 27th: Lesson: Electromagnetic Waves
Homework: Read pp. 66-69 and complete questions 1, 11 & 12 on pg. 73.
Wednesday February 28th: Lesson: Electromagnetic Waves
Homework: Read pp. 70-72 and complete questions 2-8 on pg. 73.
Thursday February 29th: Lesson: Electromagnetic Waves
Homework: Read pp. 74-81 and complete questions 1-7 on pg. 81.
Friday March 1st: Lesson: Reflecton and Refraction
Homework: Read text C3 S4 pp. 86-87; Questions: 4-9, on pg. 87, and review the C3 Study Guide.
Quarter 3 Week 7: February 19th - February 23rd
Monday February 19th: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday February 20th: Lesson: Renewable Energy Resource Lab (P.1 and P.6), Sound quality and instruments (P.3 and P.4)
Homework: renewable resource lab due on Wednesday if not finished in class
Wednesday February 21st: Lesson: Finish Renewable Energy Resource Lab (P. 3 and P.4) and Review for Test
Homework: Continue reviewing Study Guide.
Thursday February 22nd: Lesson: SOUND TEST
Homework: Finish reading and answering questions on the “Newton’s Theory of Light” article. Organize Binders.
Friday February 23rd: Lesson: Finish Renewable Energy Resource Lab (P.1 and P.6) and begin light unit
Homework: Read pp. 62-65 and complete questions 1-3 pg. 65
Quarter 3 Week 6: February 12th - February 16th
Monday February 12th: Lesson: How to Ear Works, Anatomy of the Ear
Homework: Read pp. 36-41; Questions 1-6 on pg. 41
Tuesday February 13th: Lesson: Sound Properties
Homework: Questions 7 & 8 on pg. 41
Wednesday February 14th: Lesson: Interactions of Sound Waves
Homework: Read pp. 42-47; Questions 1, 4, 5 & 6 on pg. 47
Thursday February 15th: Lesson: Echolocation, Interactions of Sound Waves
Homework: Re-read text pp. 45-47; Questions 2, 3, 7 & 8 on pg. 47. Start reviewing Study Guide.
Friday February 16th: Lesson: Sound Waves and Instruments
Homework: NO HOMEWORK R&R
Quarter 3 Week 5: February 5th - February 9th
Monday February 5th: Lesson: Wave Speed Calculations, Reflection
Homework: Read C1 S3 in text, pp. 14-17; Questions 1-3 on page 19.
Tuesday February 6th: Lesson: Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction, Wave Interactions
Homework: Read C1 S3 pp. 14-19; Questions 4-7 on pg. 19.
Wednesday February 7th: Lesson: Light Demos and Review for Test
Homework: Study for C1 Quiz by reviewing Study Guide, and Section Summaries 1-3.
Thursday February 8th: Lesson: NATURE OF WAVES QUIZ TODAY
Homework: Read C2 S1, pp. 30-33; and complete article, “How Far is a Lightyear?”
Friday February 9th: Lesson: Introduction to Sound Waves
Homework: Read pp. 34-35 and answer Questions 1-4 on pg. 35.
Quarter 3 Week 4: January 29th - February 2nd
Monday January 29th: Lesson: Introduction to Nature of Waves
Homework: Read C1 S1 in new texts, Sound & Light, pp. 4-9; Questions 1-4 on page 9. (time will be given in class). Work on your Science Papers due 01/31/24
Tuesday January 30th: Lesson: Different Types of Waves
Homework: Work on your Science Papers due TOMORROW 01/31/24
Wednesday January 31st: Lesson: Renewable Energy Resources Day 1, SCIENCE RESEARCH PAPERS DUE TODAY
Homework: Read Summary C1 S1 in text, pg. 9; Questions 5, 6 & 9.
Thursday February 1st: Lesson: Renewable Energy Resources Day 2
Homework: Read C1 S2 in text, pp. 10-13: Questions 1-4 on page 13.
Friday February 2nd: Lesson: Types of Waves
Homework: Read C1S2 Section Summary on page 13 and answer questions 5 and 6 on pag. 13
Google Sites Q3W1 and 2 C6 Heat and Heat Technology 2023.pptxQuarter 3 Week 2: January 15th - January 19th
Monday December 15th: Lesson: NO SCHOOL
Homework: N/A
Tuesday December 16th: Lesson: Heat transfer
Homework: Read pp. 176-179, and do question #4 on pg. 175; yes this question is from prior section.
Wednesday December 17th: Lesson: Thermal Energy and Heat Technology
Homework: Read pp. 180-183, and complete questions 1-4 on page 183. Continue reviewing Study Guide.
Thursday December 18th: Lesson: Heat Technology and Review of chapter 6
Homework: Study for the C6 Test on Heat & Heat Technology
Friday December 19th: Lesson: C6 TEST
Homework: Complete the “Elon Musk unveils traffic-busting underground tunnel” Article.
Quarter 3 Week 1: January 8th - January 12th
Monday December 8th: Lesson: Introduction to Temperature
Homework: Read text pp. 158-161 and answer questions 2-3 on pg. 163
Tuesday December 9th: Lesson: Temperature and Heat, Writing Project Assigned
Homework: Read pp.161-163; Questions: 5-7 on page 163. Begin selection of topic for science paper. Your topic must be selected and approved by tomorrow 1- 10-24. Papers will be turned in 1-31-24.
Wednesday December 10th: Lesson: Heat Transfer, Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Science topic must be picked by today
Homework: Read pp. 164-168; Questions: 1 & 2 on page 171., choose 2 sources for paper (due 01/12/24)
Thursday December 11th: Lesson: Specific Heat
Homework: Read pp. 169-171; Questions: 3-5 on page 171.
Friday December 12th: Lesson: Specific Heat and Thermal Energy; Articles Due
Homework: Read pp. 172-175; Questions: 1-3 on page 175. Once your topic and sources have been approved, you may begin writing your Science Paper.
Quarter 2 Week 10: December 18th - December 22nd
Monday December 18th: Lesson: Review for Finals (Continue working through Study Guide Review Packet)
Homework: Complete 2 more pages of the Study Guide Review Packet
Tuesday December 19th: Lesson: Study Guide Review Packets Due, Jeopardy to Review
Homework: Study for your Final Exam
Wednesday December 20th: Period 1 and 2 Final Exam
Homework: Study for your Final Exam
Thursday December 21st: Lesson: Period 3 and 4 Final Exam
Homework: Study for your Final Exam
Friday December 22nd: Lesson: Period 5 and 6 Final Exam
Homework: Have a Wonderful Winter Break!!
Work, Power Machines Study Guide Answer KEy.docxQuarter 2 Week 9: December 11th - December 15th
Monday December 11th: Lesson: Simple Machines Work and Simple Machines QUIZ TOMORROW
Homework: Study for your quiz tomorrow
Tuesday December 12th: Lesson: Work and Simple Machines QUIZ, Energy and Renewable Resources
Homework: Read pp. 132-137; Questions 1-4 & 8, pg. 137; Begin reviewing pg. 2 of Final Exam Study Guide
Wednesday December 13th: Lesson: Kinetic Energy and Renewable Resources
Homework: Read pp. 138-141; Questions 1-4, pg. 141; Begin Reviewing pg. 3 of Final Exam Study Guide
Thursday December 14th: Lesson: Renewable Resources
Homework: Read Text pp. 142-147; Q: # 1-4, 6; Begin Reviewing pg. 4 of Final Exam Study Guide
Friday December 15th: Lesson: Begin Final Exam Review Studying in Class (pages 1 and 2 of review packet)
Homework: 1) Study for Finals 2) Complete pages 3 and 4 in the Review Packet
Quarter 2 Week 8: December 4th - December 8th
Monday December 4th: Lesson: Work and Power
Homework: Read pp. 110-113: Questions 2, 4 & 6 on pg. 113
Tuesday December 5th: Lesson: Simple Machines, Inclined Planes, Wheel and Axle
Homework: Standardized Test Prep pg. 119 Interpreting Graphics and Math Q #1-4
Wednesday December 6th: Lesson: Simple Machines, Pulley Systems, Wedges
Homework: Chapter Review questions #1-9 on pg. 116
Thursday December 7th: Lesson: Study Final Exam Study Guide with Sb
Homework: Review Study Guide for Friday’s quiz on Work, Power and Machines
Friday December 8th: Lesson: Simple Machines Lab C4 Quiz MOVED TO TUESDAY: Work, Power, Simple Machines; Intro to Energy
Homework: Study for your quiz and Final Exam
Google Sites C4 Work and Machines Power Point Week 6 and 7.pptxQuarter 2 Week 7: November 27th - December 1st
Monday November 27th: Lesson: Buoyant Force Reading Packet with Sub
Homework: Read text pp. 72-77 and answer questions 1-6 on pg. 77
Tuesday November 28th: Lesson: Chapter Review and Standardized Test Prep with the Sub
Homework: Read pp. 78-83, “Fluids in Motion”; Questions 1-7 on pg. 83. Study for Test; Look over your Study Guides!!!
Wednesday November 29th: Lesson: Archimede's Principle
Homework: Read pp. 94-99; “Work & Power”; Questions 1-6 on pg. 99
Thursday November 30th: Lesson: Bernoulli's Principle and Pascal's Principle and Review
Homework: Read pp. 100-105, “What is a Machine?”; Questions 1-7 on pg. 105
Friday December 1st: Lesson: Newton's Laws, Momentum and Pressure Test
Homework: Read pp. 106-109, “Types of Machines”: Questions, 1, 3 & 5 on pg. 113
Quarter 2 Week 5: November 13th - November 17th
Monday November 13th: Lesson: Newton's 1st Law of Motion
Homework: C2 S1 Math Focus p. 37 Q 1-4 in KFS Format.
Tuesday November 14th: Lesson: Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
Homework: Read Text pp. 44-48; Answer Questions #1, 4 & 5 on pg. 51
Wednesday November 15th: Lesson: Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
Homework: Read Text pp. 49-51, and answer Questions #2, 3 & 6 on pg. 51
Thursday November 16th: Lesson: Forces in Fluids
Homework: Read Text pp. 52-55, and answer Question #1-5 on pg. 55
Friday November 17th: Lesson: Forces in Fluids
Homework: Read Text pp. 66-68, and answer Questions #1-2 on pg. 71
Google Sites Q2W4 and W5 Forces in Fluids Slides 2023 updated.pptxQuarter 2 Week 4: November 6th - November 10th
Monday November 6th: Lesson: Matter in Motion: Gravity
Homework: Read text, C2 S1 pp. 36-39: Questions 1 & 7 on pg. 43
Tuesday November 7th: Lesson: Matter in Motion: Gravity, Free Fall
Homework: Read text, C2 S1 pp. 40-43; Questions #2-6 on pg. 43
Wednesday November 8th: Lesson: Matter in Motion Review TEST TOMORROW
Homework: Thoroughly review Study Guide and prepare for Thursday’s test on Chapters 1 & 2; Motion, Forces and Gravity.
Thursday November 9th: Lesson: C1 C2 TEST (Motion, Force, and Gravity)
Homework: Complete the "Gravity Waves Detected at Last" Article
Friday November 10th: NO SCHOOL!
Quarter 2 Week 3: October 30th - November 3rd
Monday October 30th: Lesson: Review of Friction and Acceleration/Velocity Practice with Sub
Homework: Read pp. 18-19; Questions 4-7 pg. 19
Tuesday October 31st: Lesson: Review of Gravity and Acceleration/Velocity Practice with Sub
Homework: Copy out all the bullet points on the section summary on page 13.
Wednesday November 1st: Lesson: Chapter Review with Sub
Homework: Read pp. 20-25; Questions 1-3 on page 25
Thursday November 2nd: Lesson: Acceleration Calculations and Practice
Homework: Review for KFS Average Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Quiz (QUIZ TOMORROW). Questions 4-6 & 8 on pg. 25
Friday November 3rd: Lesson: KFS Motion Quiz, Types of Acceleration
Homework: Read the Article about Japan’s Bullet Train and Answer Questions 1-9.
Google Sites Q2 Week 1 and 2 Intro to Physics Slides 2023 .pptxQuarter 2 Week 2: October 23rd - October 27th
Monday October 23rd: Lesson: Periodic Table and Atomic Structure Quiz, Intro to Physics
Homework: Read pp. 4-8 in new text and answer questions 1-3 on page 9.
Tuesday October 24th: Lesson: Intro to Force, Motion and Energy. Receive new “Forces, Motion & Energy” texts.
Homework: Answer question #11 (may need graph paper) on pg. 9, and questions 4-7 on pg. 13
Wednesday October 25th: Lesson: Force, Motion, Energy: Average Speed
Homework: Read pp. 10-13, and answer questions 1-3 on page 13.
Thursday October 26th: Lesson: Force, Motion, Energy: Average Velocity
Homework: Read pp. 14-17 and answer questions 1-3 on pg. 19
Friday October 27th: Lesson: Acceleration and Balanced Forces
Homework: Copy out all of the section summaries on pg. 9 of your textbook
Quarter 2 Week 1: October 16th - October 20th
Monday October 16th: Lesson: Periodic Table and Calculating Isotopes
Homework: Complete Chapter 4 Chapter Review questions 1-10 on page 98
Tuesday October 17th: Lesson: History of Periodic Table
Homework: Complete Chapter 4 Chapter Review questions #15, 16, and 19-21 on page 99
Wednesday October 18th: Lesson: Isotopes and Ions Lab (periods 1 and 2)
Homework: Complete Chapter 4 Chapter Review questions #15, 16, and 19-21 on page 99 (5/6), Elements Ions and Isotopes Atomic Mass Lab Worksheet (1/2)
Thursday October 19th: Lesson: Isotopes and Ions Lab (Periods 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Homework: Elements Ions and Isotopes Atomic Mass Lab Worksheet
Friday October 20th: Lesson: History of the Periodic Table and Review
Homework: Study for the History of the Atom and Periodic Table Quiz History of Periodic Table QUIZ on Monday
Google Sites Q1W9 and Q2 W1 History of Atomic Theory Power and the Atom Power Point FINAL 2023.pptxQ1W1 Intro To Physical Science Power Point 2023.pptxWeek 1: August 3rd-August 4th
August 3rd: Lesson: Procedures
Homework: Complete Syllabus signature form, Organize Binders and set up tabs, Read pages 4-7 in Intro to Science Textbook
August 4th: Lesson: Procedures and Good vs. Bad Science
Homework: Read and complete “Spontaneous Generation” article. Please complete answer the questions in 2 paragraphs, each paragraph should be 5-7 complete sentences long.
-Reminder, binder tabs set up must be completed and shown to Ms. Fornabaio on Monday, August 7th.
Week 2: August 8th-August 12th
August 8th: Good vs. Bad Science
Homework: Read pages 66-71 and answer questions 1-4 on page 71; complete lab safety contract signature form and google form
Binder with set up tabs due
August 9th: Good v.s Bas Science and Branches of Science
Homework: Read textbook pages 36-41 and answer questions #1-7 on page 41
August 10th: Branches of Science cont...
Homework: Read text pages 20-25 and answer questions #1-5 on page 25
August 11th: Branches of Science cont...
Homework: Read text pages 84-87 and answer questions #1-4 on page 87, and study for Unit 1 Practice Quiz
August 12th: Practice Quiz and Introduction to Lab Safety
Homework: Read Lab Safety Section in textbook pages x-xiii; and Complete and answer the questions on the lab safety handout.
Week 3: August 14th-August 18th
August 14th: Lab Safety
Homework: Study for Lab Safety Quiz and finish the Lab Safety Scenario Handout
Lab Safety Quiz TOMORROW! Goggles need to be purchased by today!
August 15th: Lab Safety Quiz! Lab Equipment
Homework: Finish James Webb Telescope Article and Questions from class, Read pgs. 8-15 in textbook and answer questions 2-5 on pg. 15
August 16th: Lab Equipment, Measurement and Safety
Homework: Complete the lesson 4 Handout on Length
August 17th: Lab Equipment, Measurement and Safety
Homework: Complete the Lesson 3 Capacity Volume Worksheet
August 18th: Lab Equipment, Measurement and Safety
Homework: Complete the Lesson 2 Mass Worksheet
Week 4: August 21st-August 25th
August 21st: Measurement and Safety
Homework: 1.) Study for the Measurements and Tools Quiz (Quiz on Friday 8/25) 2.) Complete the Conversion Practice Worksheet
August 22nd: Metric Ladder and Unit Conversions
Homework: Read pages 16-19 and answer questions 1-6 on pg. 19
August 23rd: Metric Ladder and Unit Conversions
Homework: Conversion Challenge Homework
August 24th: KFS Density and Unit Conversions
Homework: Study for Measurements and Tools Quiz by looking over end of chapter Section Summaries and reviewing study guide and past Bellwork handouts. Quiz will cover measurements, lab tools and equipment, metric ladder and unit conversions. METRIC CONVERSION QUIZ TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
August 25th: Metric Conversions/Metric Ladder Quiz
Homework: Review notes regarding Density Lab procedure; Article on Zero Gravity.
Week 5: August 28th-September 1st
August 28th: KFS (Know, Find, Solve) Method
Homework: Read text pp. 80-83; Questions 1-3 on page 83; and look over Section Summaries on pg. 19 & 83.
August 29th: Scientific Method
Homework: 1) Complete the Scientific Method Handout.
2) Look over test study guide; and make sure you have calculators.
August 30th: KFS Method Test Part 1 and Scientific Method
Homework: Finish Periodic Table Chemistry Article and Study for Unit 1 Test by reviewing study guide.
August 31st: Scientific Method
Homework: Study for Unit 1 Test by reviewing study guide
September 1st: Test Part 2 on Metric conversions, scientific method, branches of science
Homework: No homework; R & R Weekend
Google Sites KFS Week 4 - A Guide to Know-Find-Solve Teacher Version.pptxGoogle Sites KFS Week 4 - A Guide to Know-Find-Solve Teacher Version.pptxGoogle Sites Q1W3 Metric System Power Point 2023.pptxGoogle Sites Q1W4-5 Scientific Method and Experimental Design 2023(2).pptxWeek 6: September 5th-September 8th
Tuesday, September 5th: Skills Lab
Homework: Finish Skills Lab if you did not finish in class today
Wednesday, September 6th: Skills Lab DUE; Independent and Dependent Variables
Homework: Read Intro to Matter text pages 7-9 and answer questions #1-7 on pg. 9
Thursday, September 7th: Independent and Dependent Variables
Homework: Read Intro to Matter pages 4-6 and answer questions #1-3 on pg. 6
Friday, September 8th: Scientific Notation and Introduction to Matter
Homework: Read Intro to Matter pages 10-15 and answer questions #1-3 on pg. 15
Week 7: September 11th-September 15th
Monday, September 11th: Intro to Matter
Homework: Study for Wednesday's Quiz on Section 1 on Mass, Weight and Inertia Review for quiz by writing Summary on pg. 9 on lined paper.
Tuesday, September 12th: Physical Properties
Homework: Read text pp.16-21 and answer questions # 1-3 on page 21.
Wednesday, September 13th: Intro to Matter Quiz, Chemical Properties
Homework: Answer questions #4 & 5 on pg. 15; and Math Focus #1-3 on pg. 13
Thursday, September 14th: Chemical Changes
Homework: Complete Chapter Review Questions #1-11 on pg. 24
Friday, September 15th: Chemical vs. Physical Properties
Homework: Write out Section Summaries for sections 2 on page 15 and Section 3 on page 21 of Chapter 1.
Week 8: September 18th-September 22nd
Monday, September 18th: Chemical Properties
Homework: 1) Complete the KFS Study Guide. 2) Review Study Guide for Thursday’s C1 Test, “Properties of Matter”
Tuesday, September 19th: Chemical Properties
Homework: HW: Read text, C3 S1 pp. 56-59, and answer questions 1, 2, 3 & 6 on page 59. Study for the Chapter 1: Properties of Matter Test
Wednesday, September 20th: Baking Soda and Vinegar Demo and Çhemical Changes , Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Homework: Review for C1 test, “Properties of Matter” covering sections 1-3 which is on Thursday. Look over Study Guide, Vocab List, and Section Summaries.
Thursday, September 21st: Properties of Matter Test (Multiple Choice and KFS)
Homework: Complete the Article on "Perseverance Rover's Suite of Chemical Tools will Search for Signs of Ancient Life on Mars".
Friday, September 22nd: Density Lab
Homework: No Homework, finish density lab if not finished in class
Google Sites Q1W6 Introduction to Matter Slides all together 2023.pptxWeek 9: September 26th-September 29th
Monday, September 25th: NO SCHOOL
Homework: N/A
Tuesday, September 26th: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures (Magnesium Article)
Homework: Read text, C3 S3, pp. 64-68: Math Focus pg. 68, Problems 1-3
Wednesday, September 27th: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Homework: Read text pp. 69-70, and answer questions 1-6 on pg. 71
Thursday, September 28th: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Homework: Read Text pp. 82-87, and answer Questions 1-5 on page 87.
Friday, September 29th: Review, Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Homework: Study For C3 Quiz, Elements and Compounds Quiz on Monday, October 2nd
Google Sites Q1W8 Elements, Compounds and Mixtrues Power Point 2023.pptxWeek 10: October 2nd-October 6th
Monday, October 2nd: Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Quiz, Mystery Atom Activity
Homework: Read Text, pp. 88-94, and complete Questions 1-5 on page 95.
Tuesday, October 3rd: Baking Soda and Vinegar Lab
Homework: Read Text C5; Periodic Table, pp. 106-113, Questions 1-5 on page 113
Wednesday, October 4th: History of the Atom
Homework: Read text pp. 114-121; complete Questions 1-5 on page 121.
Thursday, October 5th: History of the Atom, Periodic Table
Homework: Read text pp. 114-121; complete Questions 6-10 on page 121.
Friday, October 6th: History of the Atom, Periodic Table
Homework: No homework