2015- 2016 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Weekly Pacing Guide)  

Week   ( 4 days)     9 Weeks   Aug. 18)     2,3      

Dates   August 18th – August 21th  

SOL   PS.1 a  

  August 24th – September 4th      

PS.1   Ongoing all year  

Description   The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which   a) chemicals and equipment are used safely;   The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which   a) chemicals and equipment are used safely;   b) length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force are accurately measured;   c) conversions are made among metric units, applying appropriate prefixes;   d) triple beam and electronic balances, thermometers, metric rulers, graduated cylinders, probeware, and spring scales are used to gather data;   e) numbers are expressed in scientific notation where appropriate;   f) independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials are identified;   g) data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and the number of trials are constructed and interpreted;  

Suggested Activiti

Beg. of year activitie Establish norms   Lab Safety Careers Project: Visit CMH Hospital   Science Fair Projec   *Benchmark 1Baseline Data Administer 2015   Released Test   Window: Aug. 31-Se 4th  

4      

5, 6  

September 7th   11th     (Labor Day Sept 7th - No School)     September 14– 25  

PS.3  

PS.4  

h) data tables for descriptive statistics showing specific measures of central tendency, the range of the data set, and the number of repeated trials are constructed and interpreted;   i) frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms are constructed and interpreted;   j) valid conclusions are made after analyzing data;   k) research methods are used to investigate practical problems and questions;   l) experimental results are presented in appropriate written form;   m) models and simulations are constructed and used to illustrate and explain phenomena; and   n) current applications of physical science concepts are used.   The student will investigate and understand the modern and historical models of atomic structure. Key concepts include   a) the contributions of Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr in understanding the atom; and   b) the modern model of atomic structure. The student will investigate and understand the organization and use of the periodic table of elements to obtain information. Key concepts include   a) symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical families (groups), and periods;   b) classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals; and   c) formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding.  

Scientist Timeline Jigsaw Project   Facebook Pages  

Periodic Table on a Cube Project  

7, 8  

9,10   9 Weeks Oct. 19th )

d

11                   12          

September 28October 9th    

October 12th 23rd        

PS.2    

PS.5    

October 2630th  

PS.10  

November 2nd6th     (PDD Nov 3rd)  

PS.6  

The student will investigate and understand the nature of matter. Key concepts include   a) the particle theory of matter;   b) elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts;   c) solids, liquids, and gases;   d) physical properties;   e) chemical properties; and   f) characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties.   Continue PS.1   The student will investigate and understand changes in matter and the relationship of these changes to the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. Key concepts include   a) physical changes;   b) chemical changes; and   c) nuclear reactions.   Continue PS.1   The student will investigate and understand the scientific principles of work, force, and motion. Key concepts include   a) speed, velocity, and acceleration;   b) Newton’s laws of motion;   c) work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power; and   d) technological applications of work, force, and motion.   Continue PS.1   The student will investigate and understand forms of   energy and how energy is transferred and   transformed. Key concepts include   a) potential and kinetic energy; and   b) mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy.  

Integrate PH & Stat of Matter Labs     *Benchmark 2Common Assessme in IA   Window: Oct. 5-16

Integrate Physical/Chemical Changes Labs     Uranium Mining in V Project   Visit John H Kerr Da Guest Speaker from Mecklenburg Electr   PE Collaboration Project: Motion in Fitness  

Redesigning a Playground Projec Or   Roller Coaster Proje

13  

November 913th      

PS.7  

14    

November 1620th      

PS.8      

15  

November 23rdDecember 4th   (Nov 25-27th Thanksgiving Holiday)  

PS.9  

December 7th8th  

PS.11      

16   ays ONLY  

Continue PS.1   The student will investigate and understand temperature scales, heat, and thermal energy transfer. Key concepts include   a) Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales and absolute zero;   b) phase change, freezing point, melting point, boiling point, vaporization, and condensation;   c) conduction, convection, and radiation; and   d) applications of thermal energy transfer.   Continue PS.1   The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of sound waves. Key concepts include   a) wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, rarefaction, and compression;   b) resonance;   c) the nature of compression waves; and   d) technological applications of sound.   The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of transverse waves. Key concepts include   a) wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough;   b) the wave behavior of light;   c) images formed by lenses and mirrors;   d) the electromagnetic spectrum; and   e) technological applications of light.     The student will investigate and understand basic principles of electricity and magnetism. Key concepts include   a) static electricity, current electricity, and circuits;   b) relationship between a magnetic field and

Integrate Temperatu Labs and Demonstra Conduction, Convecti and Radiation  

Speed of Sound La   *Benchmark 3Baseline Test 2- 20 Released Test   Window- Nov 19-2  

Electromagnetic Spectrum Song   Mirrors and Lenses Exploratory Lab  

Building Circuits  

6, 17, 18     10 days  

1&2 7 days)     d 9 Weeks   (Jan. 7)  

  3,4      

December 9th22nd     End of Grading Period Dec 22nd   January 7-15  

Jan 19- Jan 29     Jan 18 MLK Day    

ALL  

an electric current;   c) electromagnets, motors, and generators and their uses; and   d) conductors, semiconductors, and insulators.   SOL REVIEW and TESTING     BMS SOL Science- December 10  

PS.1 a  

The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which   a) chemicals and equipment are used safely;  

PS.1   Ongoing all year  

The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which   a) chemicals and equipment are used safely;   b) length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force are accurately measured;   c) conversions are made among metric units, applying appropriate prefixes;   d) triple beam and electronic balances, thermometers, metric rulers, graduated cylinders, probeware, and spring scales are used to gather data;   e) numbers are expressed in scientific notation where appropriate;  

Jefferson Lab, End Year Packet, Game

Beg. of year activitie Establish norms   Lab Safety Careers   *Baseline 1 Benchmark   2015 Released Tes Jan 11-15th   Science Fair Projec

5      

Feb 1st- 5th      

PS.3  

6,7  

Feb 8th-19th     Feb 12 & 15

PS.4  

f) independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials are identified;   g) data tables showing the independent and dependent variables, derived quantities, and the number of trials are constructed and interpreted;   h) data tables for descriptive statistics showing specific measures of central tendency, the range of the data set, and the number of repeated trials are constructed and interpreted;   i) frequency distributions, scatterplots, line plots, and histograms are constructed and interpreted;   j) valid conclusions are made after analyzing data;   k) research methods are used to investigate practical problems and questions;   l) experimental results are presented in appropriate written form;   m) models and simulations are constructed and used to illustrate and explain phenomena; and   n) current applications of physical science concepts are used.   The student will investigate and understand the modern and historical models of atomic structure. Key concepts include   c) the contributions of Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr in understanding the atom; and   d) the modern model of atomic structure. The student will investigate and understand the organization and use of the periodic table of elements to obtain information. Key

Scientist Timeline Jigsaw Project   Facebook Pages  

Periodic Table on a Cube Project  

PDD  

8,9  

10, 11     h 9 Weeks   arch 15th)    

12      

Feb 22- March 4th    

PS.2    

March 7-18th     March 14th TWD      

PS.5    

March 21-25     March 25 PDD   Spring Break

PS.10  

concepts include   a) symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical families (groups), and periods;   b) classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals; and   c) formation of compounds through ionic and covalent bonding.   The student will investigate and understand the nature of matter. Key concepts include   a) the particle theory of matter;   b) elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts;   c) solids, liquids, and gases;   d) physical properties;   e) chemical properties; and   f) characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties.   Continue PS.1   The student will investigate and understand changes in matter and the relationship of these changes to the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. Key concepts include   a) physical changes;   b) chemical changes; and   c) nuclear reactions.   Continue PS.1  

The student will investigate and understand the scientific principles of work, force, and motion. Key concepts include   a) speed, velocity, and acceleration;  

Integrate PH & Stat of Matter Labs  

Integrate Physical/Chemical Changes Labs     Uranium Mining in V Project   Visit John H Kerr Da Guest Speaker from Mecklenburg Electr   *Benchmark 2Administer Commo Assessment on IA Window: March 7-1   PE Collaboration Project: Motion in Fitness  

         

March 28thApril 1  

  13          

April 4-8  

PS.6  

14  

April 11-15    

PS.7  

15    

April 18-22     TWD April 22nd    

PS.8      

16  

April 25-29  

PS.9  

b) Newton’s laws of motion;   c) work, force, mechanical advantage, efficiency, and power; and   d) technological applications of work, force, and motion.   Continue PS.1   The student will investigate and understand forms of   energy and how energy is transferred and   transformed. Key concepts include   a) potential and kinetic energy; and   b) mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy.   Continue PS.1   The student will investigate and understand temperature scales, heat, and thermal energy transfer. Key concepts include   a) Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales and absolute zero;   b) phase change, freezing point, melting point, boiling point, vaporization, and condensation;   c) conduction, convection, and radiation; and   d) applications of thermal energy transfer.   Continue PS.1   The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of sound waves. Key concepts include   a) wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, rarefaction, and compression;   b) resonance;   c) the nature of compression waves; and   d) technological applications of sound.   The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of transverse waves. Key

Redesigning a Playground Projec Or   Roller Coaster Proje

Integrate Temperatu Labs and Demonstra Conduction, Convecti and Radiation  

Speed of Sound La   *Benchmark 3Baseline Test 201 Released Test   Window-April 18-2 Electromagnetic Spectrum Song  

17   2 days  

May 2-3  

PS.11      

18, 19  

May 4-25     End of Grading Period May 25  

ALL  

days total  

concepts include   a) wavelength, frequency, speed, amplitude, crest, and trough;   b) the wave behavior of light;   c) images formed by lenses and mirrors;   d) the electromagnetic spectrum; and   e) technological applications of light.     The student will investigate and understand basic principles of electricity and magnetism. Key concepts include   a) static electricity, current electricity, and circuits;   b) relationship between a magnetic field and an electric current;   c) electromagnets, motors, and generators and their uses; and   d) conductors, semiconductors, and insulators.   SOL REVIEW and TESTING     BMS SOL Test- May 16  

Mirrors and Lenses Exploratory Lab  

Building Circuits  

Jefferson Lab, End Year Packet, Game