UNIT PLANNING CHART—CHAPTER 10 Section

Key Terms

Unit D Opening Material 45–60 min

Hands-on Activities and Skills

Literacy Links

Let’s Get Started: Build a Textbook Holder

Text Forms: Recounts

Share Your Thoughts: Point of View

Chapter 10 Introduction Structures in the World 30–45 min 10.1 Structures All Around Us 45–60 min

structure function form

10.2 Forces 45–60 min

force gravity mass weight load dead load live load dynamic load

10.3 Classifying Structures 45–60 min

solid structure frame structure shell structure

10.4 External and Internal Forces 45–60 min

external force internal force point of application plane of application tension compression torsion shear

Graphic Organizer: K-W-L Chart Questioning the Text

Try This: Classifying Structures Observing Analyzing Communicating

Summarize Your Understanding

Synthesizing

Awesome Science: Tacoma Narrows Bridge: When Structures Fail 30 min 10.5 Perform an Activity: Modelling Internal Forces 30–45 min

Activity: Modelling Internal Forces Performing Observing Analyzing Evaluating Communicating

Chapter 10 Summary and Review 45–60 min

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Assessment/Evaluation Opportunities

Achievement Chart Categories*

Program Resources

• Assessment of prior knowledge and possible misconceptions • Design and construction of textbook holder • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I A

BLM 0.0-11 Science Idea Box BLM 0.0-12 Vocabulary Wheel BLM 0.0-13 Term Box SH: 5. Safety, Tools, and Equipment Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

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BLM 10.0-1 Reading Science and Technology: Three Gorges Dam—We finally made it! Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Conferencing with student groups to assess chair designs • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I C A

WS 10.1-1 Structures All Around Us WS 10.1-2 Explore Structures Assessment Rubric 1: Knowledge and Understanding Assessment Rubric 3: Communication Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Completing a graphic organizer • Making diagrams • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I

BLM 0.0-9 Concept Map BLM 0.0-12 Vocabulary Wheel BLM 10.2-1 Try This: Load It Up! WS 10.2-1 Forces WS 10.2-2 Classify Forces Assessment Rubric 1: Knowledge and Understanding Assessment Rubric 2: Thinking and Investigation Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Writing summaries • Try This activity—classifying various structures • Creation of posters • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I C

BLM 0.0-6 Three-Column Table BLM 0.0-7 Four-Column Table WS 10.3-1 Classifying Structures WS 10.3-2 Complete a Table: Structural Forms SH: 2. Scientific Inquiry and Experiments Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Making labelled diagrams • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I

BLM 0.0-7 Four-Column Table BLM 0.0-13 Term Box BLM 10.4-1 Types of Forces WS 10.4-1 External and Internal Forces WS 10.4-2 Identify Examples of External and Internal Forces Assessment Rubric 1: Knowledge and Understanding Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

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Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Assessing student performance (e.g., following procedure, modelling forces, observing, making sketches) • Creating a Venn diagram • Developing an experimental procedure

K/U T/I C A

Assessment Rubric 6: Perform an Activity Assessment Summary 6: Perform an Activity Self-Assessment Checklist 2: Perform an Activity SH: 2. Scientific Inquiry and Experiments Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I C A

BLM 10.0-2 Chapter 10 Quiz SH: 7. Study Skills for Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

*Achievement Chart Categories: K/U – Knowledge and Understanding; T/I – Thinking and Investigation; C – Communication; A – Application

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UNIT PLANNING CHART—CHAPTER 11 Section

Key Terms

Hands-on Activities and Skills

Chapter 11 Introduction Structural Strength and Stability 30–45 min

11.1 Stability of Structures 45–60 min

Literacy Links Making Inferences

stability centre of gravity

Try This: Finding the Centre of Gravity Predicting Analyzing Evaluating Communicating

Reading for Meaning Compare and Contrast

Try This: Centre of Gravity and Stability Predicting Analyzing Evaluating Communicating 11.2 Making Structures Strong: The Beam 45–60 min

beam I-beam corrugation cantilever

11.3 Conduct an Investigation: Factors Affecting a Structure’s Ability to Support a Load 60–90 min

11.4 Making Structures Strong: The Truss, Arch, and Dome 45–60 min

Making Predictions Reading for Meaning

Investigation: Factors Affecting a Structure’s Ability to Support a Load Hypothesizing Predicting Controlling Variables Performing Observing Analyzing Evaluating Communicating truss arch dome

Try This: Building and Testing Trusses Performing Observing Analyzing Communicating

Tech Connect: Carbon Nanotubes 30 min 11.5 Solve a Technological Problem: Design a Scaffold 60–90 min

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Synthesize

Technological Problem: Design a Scaffold Identify a Problem/Need Planning Selecting Materials and Equipment Designing Testing Modifying Communicating

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Assessment/Evaluation Opportunities

Achievement Chart Categories*

Program Resources

• Completing graphic organizers • Reading and answering questions

K/U

BLM 0.0-1 K-W-L Chart BLM 0.0-11 Science Idea Box BLM 0.0-16 Fold It Up! BLM 11.0-1 Reading Science and Technology: The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Try This activity—finding an object’s centre of gravity • Try This activity—examining the relationship between centre of gravity and stability • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I A

WS 11.1-1 Stability of Structures WS 11.1-2 Explain Centre of Gravity and Stability Assessment Rubric 2: Thinking and Investigation SH: 2. Scientific Inquiry and Experiments Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I

BLM 11.2-1 Try This: Supporting a Cantilever WS 11.2-1 Making Structures Strong: The Beam WS 11.2-2 Find Structural Support Solutions Assessment Rubric 1: Knowledge and Understanding Assessment Rubric 2: Thinking and Investigation SH: 7. Study Skills for Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Assessing student performance (e.g., hypothesis writing, following procedure, collecting and recording measurements) • Creating a table • Construction of a load-bearing structure

K/U T/I C A

Assessment Rubric 5: Conduct an Investigation Assessment Summary 5: Conduct an Investigation Self-Assessment Checklist 1: Conduct an Investigation SH: 2. Scientific Inquiry and Experiments SH: 5. Safety, Tools, and Equipment SH: 6. Using Mathematics in Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Try This activity—construction and testing of trusses • Completing BLM 11.4-1 • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I A

BLM 11.4-1 Review of Structures and Supports WS 11.4-1 Making Structures Strong: The Truss, Arch, and Dome WS 11.4-2 Identify Trusses, Arches, and Domes in Architecture Assessment Rubric 1: Knowledge and Understanding SH: 4. Technological Problem Solving Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

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Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

K/U T/I C A

Assessment Rubric 8: Solve a Technological Problem Assessment Summary 8: Solve a Technological Problem Self-Assessment Checklist 4: Solve a Technological Problem SH: 4. Technological Problem Solving SH: 5. Safety, Tools, and Equipment SH: 8. Presentations in Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Assessing student performance (e.g., following procedure, planning, constructing) • Design, construction, and evaluation of a scaffold • Written report • Creating diagrams

*Achievement Chart Categories: K/U – Knowledge and Understanding; T/I – Thinking and Investigation; C – Communication; A – Application

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UNIT PLANNING CHART—CHAPTER 11 Section

Key Terms

Hands-on Activities and Skills

11.6 Structural Failure 45–60 min

structural failure

Try This: Observe the Effect of Temperature Observing Analyzing Communicating

11.7 Solve a Technological Problem: Preventing Structural Failure 45–60 min

Literacy Links

Technological Problem: Preventing Structural Failure Identify a Problem/Need Planning Selecting Materials and Equipment Designing Testing Modifying Communicating

Chapter 11 Summary and Review 45–60 min

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Assessment/Evaluation Opportunities

Achievement Chart Categories*

Program Resources

• Try This activity—observing the effects of temperature on materials • Conferencing with students pairs to assess think-pair-share ideas about structural failure of umbrella • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I C

WS 11.6-1 Structural Failure WS 11.6-2 Analyze Structural Failures Assessment Rubric 2: Thinking and Investigation SH: 2. Scientific Inquiry and Experiments Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Assessing student performance (e.g., planning, constructing) • Design, construction, testing, and modification of structures • Written construction plan • Creating scale diagrams • Written report

K/U T/I C A

BLM 0.0-4 Compare and Contrast Chart Assessment Rubric 8: Solve a Technological Problem Assessment Summary 8: Solve a Technological Problem Self-Assessment Checklist 4: Solve a Technological Problem SH: 4. Technological Problem Solving SH: 5. Safety, Tools, and Equipment Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I C A

BLM 0.0-13 Term Box BLM 11.0-2 Chapter 11 Quiz SH: 7. Study Skills for Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

*Achievement Chart Categories: K/U – Knowledge and Understanding; T/I – Thinking and Investigation; C – Communication; A – Application

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Chapter 11 Structural Strength and Stability

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UNIT PLANNING CHART—CHAPTER 12 Section

Key Terms

Hands-on Activities and Skills

Chapter 12 Introduction Form, Function, and Beauty 30–45 min

Literacy Links Process for Determining the Main Idea

12.1 The Product Development Process 45–60 min

Try This: Market Research for Backpacks Planning Analyzing Evaluating Communicating

Mind Map

12.2 Explore an Issue Critically: A Megatron in Townsville 45–60 min

Explore an Issue: A Megatron in Townsville Researching Identifying Alternatives Analyzing the Issue Defending a Decision Communicating Evaluating

Writing a Persuasive Text

12.3 Symmetry in Form and Function 45–60 min

symmetry line of symmetry aesthetics

Try This: Choosing an Apartment Performing Evaluating Communicating

Expressing Point of View

12.4 Ergonomics: Designing for Human Comfort and Safety 45–60 min

ergonomics repetitive strain injury

Try This: Analyze Your Computer Workstation Observing Analyzing Evaluating

Word Origin

12.5 Perform an Activity: Applying Ergonomics— Making a Better Keyboard 90–120 min

12.6 Universal Design 45–60 min

ScienceWorks: The Golden Ratio 30 min

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Making Connections: Text-to-World

Activity: Applying Ergonomics—Making a Better Keyboard Performing Observing Analyzing Evaluating Communicating universal design

Try This: Using the Principles of Universal Design Planning Analyzing Evaluating Communicating

Making Inferences

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Assessment/Evaluation Opportunities

Achievement Chart Categories*

Program Resources

• Completing a graphic organizer

K/U

BLM 0.0-1 K-W-L Chart BLM 12.0-1 Reading Science and Technology: The Michael Lee-Chin Crystal Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Try This activity—conducting market research • Creating a mind map • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I C A

BLM 0.0-9 Concept Map BLM 0.0-13 Term Box BLM 12.1-1 Try This: Exploring Product Design WS 12.1-1 The Product Development Process WS 12.1-2 Design Your Own Product Assessment Rubric 2: Thinking and Investigation Assessment Rubric 3: Communication SH: 3. Scientific Research SH: 7. Study Skills for Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Written report • Participation in a town hall meeting

K/U T/I C A

BLM 12.2-1 Persuasive Text Checklist Assessment Rubric 7: Explore an Issue Critically Assessment Summary 7: Explore an Issue Critically Self-Assessment Checklist 3: Explore an Issue Critically SH: 3. Scientific Research SH: 8. Presentations in Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Try This activity—exploring benefits of symmetry and asymmetry • Reading and answering questions

K/U A

WS 12.3-1 Symmetry in Form and Function WS 12.3-2 Symmetrical or Asymmetrical? Assessment Rubric 2: Thinking and Investigation SH: 8. Presentations in Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Try This activity—examining a computer workstation for correct ergonomics • Creating scale drawings • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I C A

BLM 0.0-6 Three-Column Table BLM 12.4-1 Try This: Task Analysis WS 12.4-1 Ergonomics: Designing for Human Comfort and Safety WS 12.4-2 Evaluate Tools for Ergonomic Design Assessment Rubric 1: Knowledge and Understanding Assessment Rubric 3: Communication Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Creating frequency tables • Design of a keyboard layout

K/U T/I C A

BLM 12.5-1 Blank Keyboard Assessment Rubric 6: Perform an Activity Assessment Summary 6: Perform an Activity Self-Assessment Checklist 2: Perform an Activity SH: 3. Scientific Research Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Try This activity—creating a universal design for a selected item • Creating posters or brochures • Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I C A

BLM 0.0-11 Science Idea Box WS 12.6-1 Universal Design WS 12.6-2 Apply Universal Design Principles Assessment Rubric 1: Knowledge and Understanding Assessment Rubric 3: Communication SH: 4. Technological Problem Solving Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

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Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

*Achievement Chart Categories: K/U – Knowledge and Understanding; T/I – Thinking and Investigation; C – Communication; A – Application

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Chapter 12 Form, Function, and Beauty

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UNIT PLANNING CHART—CHAPTER 12 Section

Key Terms

Hands-on Activities and Skills

Literacy Links

Chapter 12 Summary and Review 45–60 min Unit Task: Play Time Is the Best Time 100–120 min

Unit Task: Play Time Is the Best Time Planning Selecting Materials and Equipment Designing Testing Modifying Analyzing Evaluating Communicating

Unit D Review 45–60 min

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Assessment/Evaluation Opportunities

Achievement Chart Categories*

Program Resources

• Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I C A

BLM 0.0-10 Chapter Key Concepts BLM 12.0-2 Chapter 12 Quiz SH: 7. Study Skills for Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Design and construction of a model for playground equipment • Audiovisual advertisement • Multimedia presentation

K/U T/I C A

Assessment Rubric 3: Communication Unit Task Rubric 7D Unit Task Assessment Summary 7D Unit Task Self-Assessment Checklist 7D SH: 3. Scientific Research SH: 4. Technological Problem Solving SH: 5. Safety, Tools, and Equipment SH: 8. Presentations in Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

• Reading and answering questions

K/U T/I C A

BLM 0.0-12 Vocabulary Wheel BLM D-1 Unit D Quiz SH: 7. Study Skills for Science and Technology SH: 8. Presentations in Science and Technology Nelson Science & Technology 7 website www.science.nelson.com

*Achievement Chart Categories: K/U – Knowledge and Understanding; T/I – Thinking and Investigation; C – Communication; A – Application

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