I hope you all are enjoying your Winter Break!!!!! As a gift from me to you there is no work for this week (12/21-25). I will put your assignments on-line on Monday (12/28/15). If you are in my 1st block continue to work on your Science Fair Project (due Jan. 4, 2016). Once again enjoy this week off and we will get back to work on 12/28/2015.

12/7/2015

FCAT REFERENCE SHEETS AND PRACTICE ACTIVITIES

Earth Space Science Reference Guide

Solar Properties

Seasons

Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

Rotation and Revolution

Layers of the Atmosphere

HR Diagram

Methods of Heat Transfer

Layers Of Earth (Not to Scale)

Weather

(Short Term Conditions)

Ex. Today’s high was 93⁰F

       On Jan 31, 2000, 50 cm of snow fell

       Tomorrow’s humidity will be 30 %

Climate

(Average Conditions over Long Term)

Ex. The average temp for 2008 was 70⁰F

       From 1950 – 2000, April was the

          month with the highest rainfall

Processes of Scientific Inquiry

-formulation of scientifically investigatable questions

-construction of investigations into those questions

-the collection of appropriate data

-the evaluation of the meaning of those data

-the communication of this evaluation

12/2/15 and 12/3/15
Topic: Periodic Table
Objectives:

• Describe that as you move from left to right in a period (row) on the Periodic Table, the number of protons increases by one.
• Describe that elements found in the same group/family (column) have the same properties.
• Recognize that elements are grouped in the Period Table of Elements according to their properties.

Periodic Table Vocabulary:

• Atom
• Element
• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron 
• Atomic Number
• Periodic Table
• Group  or Family (Column)
• Period (Row)

Reference Pages:

• ScienceSaurus: Periodic Table page 265
• Fusion Science Textbook pages 377-387

Periodic Table Literature Connection 

• How are Elements Classified?
• Periodic Table of Elements

Periodic Table Videos

• The Periodic Table: Properties of Groups and Periods Periodic Table Video Quiz 1

• Study Jams Periodic Table Video (Students will take the quiz after watching the video).
• Study Jams Elements and Compounds Video (Students will take the quiz after watching the video).
• Brain Pop Periodic Table of Elements (Students will complete the quiz after viewing the video. (Password/Username palmbeach/palmbeach)

Periodic Table Tutorial(s)

Periodic Table Tutorial 1

                                                   Periodic Table Notes

         Students will copy and then summarize the Periodic Table Notes.

• Atomic Number is defined as the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.Every atom of the same element has the same number of protons.
• The number of protons determines the identity of the element.
• Typically atoms have the same number of protons, neutrons and electrons.
• The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
• The periodic table is arranged in horizontal rows of increasing atomic number from left to right.  It is also organized into vertical columns with similar characteristics.
• Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons and electrons.  These particles can be distinguished based on mass, location and charge.
• Protons:  1 amu (atomic mass unit), in nucleus, positively charged
• Neutrons: approximately 1 amu, in nucleus, neutral charge
• Electrons: negligible mass, outside nucleus, negatively charged.
• Period Number = Number of Energy Levels
• Valence electrons increase moving left to right across the period.
• Groups = Families. Groups have similar properties!
• Acidity increases from Group 1 to Group 18
• Solubility of Metal salts decreases from Group 1 to Group 16
• Metal Salts in water conduct electricity
• Non-metal molecules do not conduct electricity in water
• Solubility is unrelated to element type

Group 1 elements react explosively with water

11/25-26/15
Topic: Atoms
Objectives:

• Identify that atoms are the smallest unit of all matter and each atom consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
• Identify the location of the nucleus and electrons and determine which subatomic particles belong in each location.
• Create models of atoms in order to identify the number and location of their protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Vocabulary (Students will create a Foldable for each term).

• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Nucleus
• Electron
• Electron Cloud
• Atomic Number
• Atomic Mass

Atoms Vocabulary Practice

• Vocabulary Practice 1
• Vocabulary Practice 2 Quia
• Vocabulary Practice 3 Flashcards

Atoms Videos

• Intro to Atoms Video 1
• Intro to Atoms Video 2 (Parts of an Atom)
• Study Jams Video (Atoms). Students will watch the video and take the quiz
• Brain Pop Video (Atoms). Students will watch the video, take the quiz, and complete assignments under activities (password/ username palmbeach)

Atoms Tutorial

• Atoms Tutorial (Students will print the certificate or email it to the teacher)
• Atoms Tutorial 2
• Atoms Tutorial 3

Atoms Assignments

• Atoms Graphic Organizer Students will complete the assignment and have it ready for their Interactive Journals.
• Compare Atoms and Molecules Graphic Organizer Students will complete the assignment and have it ready for their Interactive Journals.
• Create models of atoms in order to identify the number and location of their protons, neutrons, and electrons. The models should be colorful and labeled with parts of an atom.

Atoms Interactive Assignments

• Self-Check 1
• Self- Check 2
• Self-Check 3
• Self Check 4
• Self Check 5

Atoms Images

11/20-24/15
Topic: Mixtures and Solutions
Objective: Distinguish between Mixtures and Solutions. Give and describe examples of both concepts.


Mixture and Solutions Video 1 
Solutions, Suspension, and Colloid Video 2
Solutions, Suspension, and Colloid Video 3


Mixture and Solutions Article
Mixture and Solution Tutorial 1
Mixture and Solution Tutorial 2

Mixture and Solution Interactive Activity 1
Mixture and Solutions Interactive Activity 2
Mixture and Solutions Interactive Activity 3
Mixture and Solution Interactive Activity 4


Mixture, Solutions, and Pure Substances Vocabulary (Students will create a Vocabulary Foldable for each term).

• Heterogeneous Mixture
• Homogeneous Mixture
• Mixture
• Pure Substance
• Solution

Solute substance that gets dissolved, Solvent Substance that dissolves , and Solution result of combining a solute and solvent.

11/18-19/2015
Topic: Physical and Chemical Changes
Objective:Distinguish between Physical and Chemical Changes
Home Learning:Study, review online information, and complete Physical and Chemical Chane Tutorial. **Print the certificate or take a picture.

Physical and Chemical Change Video 1
Physical and Chemical Change Video 2  (password/username: palmbeach/palmbeach

Physical and Chemical Change Power Notes (Complete Guided Notes using this power point)
Physical and Chemical Change Tutorial


Physical and Chemical Changes Activity 1
Physical and Chemical Changes Activity 2
Physical and Chemical Changes Activity 3
                                   
                                                   

Vocabulary Terms (Students should know the meaning of each term).

Physical Property
Chemical Property
Physical Change
Chemical Change
Law of Conservation of Mass
Conserve
Temperature













                                                     Physical and Chemical Changes Images

                                                  

11/16-17/2015
Topic: Properties of Matter
Objective(s): Identify substances using their properties of matter.
Home Learning: Study and watch physical properties tutorial.

Students will create a Vocabulary Foldable for the following terms:

• Solubility
• Solute
• Solvent
• Solution
• Saturation Point
• Thermal Conductivity
• Electrical Conductivity
• Melting Point
• Boiling Point
• Magnetism

The foldable will include the term on the outside, define the term in the inside flap, and illustrate an example on the base of the paper.

Study Jams Properties of Matter Video
Properties of Matter Power Notes
Properties of Matter Tutorial  
Properties of Matter (Boiling point/Melting Point) ***Read all of the pages, we will have a quiz on the information!!!!)

11/12-13/15
Topic: States of Matter
Objective: List, Compare, and Contrast States of Matter
Home Learning: View, Analyze, and Complete Classifying/Comparing Physical Properties Tutorial (We will discuss in class on 11/16-17/2015)

States of Matter Power Notes  (Use this to complete the States of Matter Guided Notes)



States of Matter Video 1
States of Matter Video 2



                                                                 Images of States of Matter




 

11/09-10/15
Topic: Intro to matter
Mass vs. Weight Video 1
Mass vs. Weight video 2
Mass vs. Weight 3 

Objective: Describe the difference between an object's mass (measure of matter) and an object's weight (measure of gravity). 
1. Mass is a measurement of the amount of matter something contains, while Weight is the measurement of the pull of gravity on an object. 
2. Mass is measured by using a balance comparing a known amount of matter to an unknown amount of matter.



Rotation 1:
Students will create a vocabulary foldable for the following terms:

• Mass
• Volume
• Density
• Matter
• Weight
• Ratio
• Displacement
• Proportional

** The vocabulary foldable will include the definition on the inside flap and an illustration on the base of the paper. Students will add color to enhance the foldable.**


Rotation 2:
Students will complete Intro to Matter guided notes, while watching and analyzing, a Fusion "Intro to Matter" Lesson. Power Notes Power-point for Intro to Matter

Rotation 3:
Students will have a data chat with the teacher to examine their  test scores.

Calculation Formulas   

Calculation Formulas

11/5-6/2015
Topic: Structure of the Universe


Click and review the following:
Structure of the Universe video 1
Structure of the Universe 2


Formation of the Solar System

Whats the order from largest to smallest, galaxy, universe, star, planets, moons, solar system?

1.Universe
2.Galaxy
3.Solar system
4.Star
5.Planets
6.Moons

 What is meant by the term observable universe?
 A term referring to the volume of space that we are physically able to detect.

Home Learning:

• Study science content (Quiz on 11/10-11/15 over the Sun and Structure of the Universe).
• Complete assignments not finished during class.

11/3-4/2015
Structure of the Universe
Rotation Stations
1. Universe Guided Notes
2. Achieve 3000
3. HOT questions
4. Vocabulary Foldable

• Use reference pages 72-81 to define and illustrate the terms
• Planet
• Universe
• Solar System
• Galaxy
• Star

Home Learning: pages 72-81
Review Structure of the Universe video

11/2/2015
The Sun
Rotation Stations
1. Achieve 3,000
2. Sun Guided Notes (Sun Power-point is located on Focus)
3. Vocabulary Foldable
4. HOT questions
Home Learning: pages 131-141

Review these Sun videos
Sun Activities
Sun Song

Stars 10/22-23/2015

Teacher and Students will view and discuss a "Stars" Power-point.

Students will create a Vocabulary Foldable for the following terms:

  1. Planet

  2. Sun

  3. Solar nebula

  4. Apparent magnitude (brightness)

  5. Absolute brightness (Luminosity)

Rotation Stations (10/22-23/2015)

   Vocabulary Foldable

   Guided Notes

   Pages 85-93

   Hertzsprung Russell Graph activity

HOW DO I READ A HR DIAGRAM? (Click)

Colors of stars based on temperature going from hottest to coolest.

Blue, White, Yellow, Orange, and Red