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Accelerated Science Curriculum Guide
Grade 8 |
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Objectives |
Core Curr.
Content
Standards
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Instructional
Activities
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Assessment
(Cross-curricular)
(Multi-cultural)
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Resources |
GEPA
HSPA
Terra Nova
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UNIT I - INTRODUCTION
The student will be able to:
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Accelerated Science: Integrated Physical Science,
1989, Prentice Hall |
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Understand fire drill procedures.
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5.1
5.2
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Leaving the building quietly & safely.
Teacher presentation.
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Participation.
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Direction card on classroom wall |
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Understand safety procedures.
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Fire extinguisher.
Stop, drop and roll.
Safety goggles.
Teacher presentation.
Rules and regulations of class
Student responsibilities:
- Lab work
- Notebook
- Absenteeism
- Quizzes
- Tests
Teacher presentation.
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Participation.
Participation. |
Teacher prepared notes
Proficiencies
Teacher rules/regulations
Dittos |
R. II |
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UNIT II - METRIC SYSTEM
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Know and understand the history of the metric system.
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5.3
5.3.3
5.5
5.5.2
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Date started.
Where started and used today.
Who developed system.
Teacher lecture.
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Student discussion.
Notebook check.
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Library references |
R. II |
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Know, understand and use metric prefixes and base words. |
5.5
5.5.6
5.5.8
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Latin and Greek prefixes.
Meter.
Liter.
Gram.
Teacher presentation.
Step diagram.
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Participation.
Notebook check.
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Student homework assignment |
M. I
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Compare English standard system to metric system. |
5.5
5.5.6
5.5.8
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Inches vs. centimeters.
Pounds vs. grams.
Quarts vs. liters.
Teacher presentation.
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Class discussion.
Notebook check.
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Teacher notes |
M. I
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Convert from one metric unit to another. |
5.5
5.5.6
5.5.8
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Change from milli to kilo units.
Class activities.
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Check problem answers.
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Teacher prepared ditto
Staircase method
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M. I
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Use the metric system to
- measure liquid volume.
- measure linear length.
- measure solid volume.
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Liquid volume.
Linear measurement.
Solid volume.
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Class activities.
Check ditto answers.
Test.
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Teacher prepared ditto
Metric measures:
rulers, meter sticks,
centimeter cubes
Scissors
Teacher prepared test
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M. II
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UNIT III - WOOD DISTILLATION
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Prepare a formal lab report.
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5.2
5.2.3
5.2.6
5.2.7
5.2.8
5.2.9
5.8
5.8.5
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Lab report procedures:
1) Problem
2) Apparatus
3) Illustration
4) Hypothesis
5) Procedure
6) Data
7) Conclusion
Teacher lecture.
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Class discussion.
Notebook check.
Evaluate each lab report.
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Teacher notes |
R. II
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Write up a procedure for Lab 1.1.
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5.2
5.2.3
5.2.6
5.2.7
5.2.8
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Detailed directions for lab.
Incorporate lab questions into directions.
Class discussion.
Utilize pictures in text.
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Lab report.
Participation.
Sketch and label
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Wood distillation lab,
p. 3
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R. II
R. IV
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Set up lab equipment for Lab 1.1.
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5.2.9
5.8
5.8.5
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Duplicate lab set up from text, pp. 16-17
Class small group activity lab investigation.
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Teacher check of set up.
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Wood splints, test tube, burners, matches, beaker, glass bends and
stoppers, pegboard and clamps |
R. II
R. IV
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Observe distillation.
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Wood distillation.
Production of methane gas and methyl alcohol.
Lab investigation.
Class discussion.
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Lab report.
Sketch and label.
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Lab questions, pp. 17-18 |
R. II
R. IV
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UNIT IV - VOLUME
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Know the method for finding volume including formulas, if any.
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5.5
5.5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
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Liquid volume.
Solid volume.
Measurement by displacement of water.
Teacher presentation.
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Participation.
Answers to questions.
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Questions 1-8, pp. 22-25 |
M. I
R. II
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Measure by displacement of water.
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Volume of irregularly shaped sand.
Lab investigation.
Class discussion.
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Lab report. |
Lab 2.3, p. 25
Questions 9-11
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R. II
R. IV
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UNIT V - MASS
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Define mass.
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5.5
5.5.5
5.5.6
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Mass.
Teacher presentation.
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Class discussion.
Participation.
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Questions 12-13 |
M. II
R. II
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Mass, using the equal arm balance.
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5.5.7
5.5.8
5.8.2
5.8.5
5.8.6
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Assembly of balance.
Use of weights.
Mass small objects to tenths place.
Lab investigation & class discussion.
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Lab report.
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Lab 2.6, p. 30 |
R. II
R. IV
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Calibrate the scale.
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5.8.7 |
Calibrating of scale.
Mass pennies to hundredths place.
Lab investigation & class discussion.
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Lab report.
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Lab 2.7, p. 31 |
R. II
R. IV
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Review volume and massing.
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5.5.7
5.5.8
5.8.2
5.8.5
5.8.6
5.8.7
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Liquid volume.
Solid volume.
Displacement of water.
Mass.
Class discussion & participation.
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Answer to questions.
Participation.
Quiz.
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Questions 14-18,
pp. 32-33
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R. II |
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Draw a histogram.
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5.5.7
5.5.8
5.8.2
5.8.5
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Chart class results using histogram technique.
Illustration.
Class discussion.
Teacher lecture.
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Histogram.
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Read 2.8 |
R. II |
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Find the mass of dissolved salt.
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5.8.6
5.8.7
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Law of conversion of matter.
Lab investigation & class discussion.
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Lab report.
Histogram.
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Lab 2.8, p. 32
Questions
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R. II
R. IV
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Find the mass of ice changed to water.
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5.5.7
5.5.8
5.8.2
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Law of conservation of matter.
Lab investigation & class discussion.
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Lab report.
Histogram.
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Lab 2.11, p. 37
Questions
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R. II
R. IV
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Find the mass of mixed solutions.
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5.8.5
5.8.6
5.8.7
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Law of conservation of matter.
Lab investigation & class discussion.
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Lab report.
Histogram.
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Lab 2.12, p. 37
Questions
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R. II
R. IV
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Prepare solutions.
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Solid in liquid solutions preparation.
Teacher presentation.
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Make solutions. |
Lab equipment |
R. II
R. IV
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Find the mass of a gas.
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Produce a gas.
Find volume and mass.
Law of conservation of matter.
Lab investigation & class discussion.
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Lab report.
Histogram.
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Lab 2.14, p. 38
Questions
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R. II
R. IV
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Explain law of conservation of matter.
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Mass is conserved.
Teacher presentation.
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Completion of questions.
Written test.
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Questions pp. 40-41
Chapters 1 & 2
Tests from text
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R. II
W. I
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UNIT VI - CHARACTERISTICS PROPERTIES
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Prepare for freezing/melting point lab.
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5.2
5.2.6
5.2.8
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Characteristic properties.
Definition freezing/melting point.
Teacher presentation.
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Write up a procedure for Lab 3.2. |
Lab 3.2, p. 46 |
R. II
R. IV
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Set up apparatus.
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5.2.9
5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
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List materials needed.
Small group discussion.
Lab investigation.
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Name materials needed.
Construct proper set up.
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Lab 3.2, p. 46 |
R. II
R. IV
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Find the freezing/melting point.
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5.5.10
5.8
5.8.4
5.8.5
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Plateau effect.
Graphing.
Lab investigation.
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Lab report.
Temperature as a function of time graph.
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Figure 3.1
Questions from Lab 3.2,
p. 48
Questions 2-3, p. 49
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R. II
R. IV
M. IV
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Find the boiling point.
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Plateau effect.
Graphing.
Lab investigation.
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Lab report.
Temperature as a function of time graph.
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Figure 3.4
Questions from Lab 3.4,
p. 51
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R. II
R. IV
M. IV
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Mathematically find chemistry.
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Definition.
Formula: D=M/V
Teacher presentation.
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Work out sample problem from board. |
Read 3.5, p. 53
Problems 4-5, p. 54
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M. IV
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Use significant digits.
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Four rules of significant digits.
Teacher presentation.
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Worksheets. |
Problems 6-7, p. 55 |
M. I
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Find the density of a solid.
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5.2.9
5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
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Massing of solid.
Volume of solid.
Lab investigation & small group discussion.
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Lab report.
Write up procedures.
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Lab 3.7, p. 55
Questions from lab
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R. II
R. IV
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Find the density of a solid (math problem).
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5.5.10
5.8
5.8.4
5.8.5
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Formulas: D=M/V
V =M/D
M=DV
Teacher presentation.
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Answer to questions.
Quiz.
Participation.
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Questions 8-12, p. 56 |
M. IV
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Understand the hydrometer.
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Uses of hydrometers.
Reading of hydrometer.
Read 3.9, p. 58
Class discussion.
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Evaluate figure 3.6. |
Question 14, p. 59 |
R. II
R. IV
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Find the density of a liquid.
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Massing of liquid.
Volume of liquid.
Lab investigation & small group discussion.
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Lab report.
Write up procedures.
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Lab 3.8, p. 57
Questions from lab
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R. II
R. IV
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Find the density of a gas.
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5.2.9
5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
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Massing of gas.
Volume of gas.
Lab investigation & small group discussion.
Compare class results.
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Lab report.
Write up procedures.
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Lab 3.10, p. 60
Questions from lab
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M. I
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Find the density of solid, liquid and gas (math problems).
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5.5.10
5.8
5.8.4
5.8.5
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Use of formulas.
Teacher presentation.
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Answer to questions.
Participation.
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Questions 15-19, p. 61 |
R. II
M. I
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Compare the range of densities for various solids, liquids and gases.
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Average density of a solid.
Average density of a liquid.
Average density of a gas.
Examine Table 3.1.
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Participation.
Answers to questions.
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Questions 20-25, p. 63 |
R. II
M. I
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Identify substances.
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Comparison of boiling point, melting/ freezing point and density.
Read 3.12
Teacher presentation.
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Class discussion & participation. |
Table 3.2, p. 65
Test
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M. I
W. I
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UNIT VII - SOLUBILITY
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Discuss science fair projects.
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Rules and regulations.
Size and display.
Scientific method.
Proposals.
Contrast.
Teacher presentation.
Work in library.
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Participation.
Written proposal.
Contrast.
Final project.
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Teacher prepared ditto
Visual display
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R. II |
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Determine the solubility of solids.
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5.5
5.5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
5.8
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Solution.
Solute.
Solvent.
Examples of each type.
Teacher presentation.
Lab investigation.
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Write up procedure.
Lab report.
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Lab 4.1, p. 69
Questions from lab
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R. II
R. IV
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Discuss solubility.
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5.8.2
5.8.4
5.8.5
5.8.6
5.8.7
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Solubility of a solid.
Effects of temperature on solubility.
Saturated solutions.
Concentration.
Read 4.2
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Class discussion.
Answers to questions.
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Questions 1-3, p. 71 |
R. II
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Find concentrations.
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Concentration of solutions.
Lab investigation.
Teacher presentation.
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Write up procedure.
Lab report.
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Lab 4.3, p. 71
Questions from lab
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R. II
R. IV
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Work out concentration problems.
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5.5
5.5.5
5.5.6
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Grams/100 cm3 formula.
Participation.
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Answer to questions.
Class discussion.
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Questions 4-6, p. 73 |
R. II |
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See effects of temperature on solubility.
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5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
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Effects on sodium chloride.
Lab investigation.
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Write up procedure.
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Lab 4.4, p. 73
Questions from lab
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R. II |
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Interpret solubility graphs.
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5.8
5.8.2
5.8.4
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Solubility as a function of temperature.
Analyze both graphs, pp. 74-75
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Class discussion & participation.
Answer to questions.
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Questions 7-8 |
R. II |
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Work out solubility math problems.
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5.8.5
5.8.6
5.8.7
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Solubility of solids, liquids and gases.
Teacher presentation.
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Answer to questions.
Quiz.
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Questions 9-13, p. 76 |
R. II |
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Compare wood and grain alcohol.
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Ethanol.
Methanol.
Fermentation.
List characteristics of each.
Class discussion.
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Comparison chart.
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Text 4.5, p. 76 |
R. II |
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Use methanol as a solvent.
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Solubility in methanol of sugar, citric acid, moth flakes, magnesium
and magnesium carbonate.
Lab investigation.
Small group & class discussions.
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Write up procedure.
Lab report.
Chart solubility.
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Lab 4.6
Questions from lab
Lab apparatus
Questions 14-16, p. 78
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R. II
R. IV
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Use sulfuric acid as a solvent.
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5.5
5.5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
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Oil of Vitriol
Production of hydrogen & carbon dioxide.
Lab investigation.
Small group & class discussions.
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Write up procedure.
Lab report.
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Lab 4.8
Questions from lab
Lab apparatus
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R. II
R. IV
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Compare gases.
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5.8
5.8.2
5.8.4
5.8.5
5.8.6
5.8.7
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Hydrogen.
Carbon dioxide.
Solubility of gases.
Teacher presentation.
Class discussion.
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Answer to questions.
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Read 4.9-4.11
Questions 17-20, p. 82
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R. II |
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Find the solubility of a gas.
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Ammonia gas.
Lab investigation.
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Write up procedure
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Text test, Chapters 3-4 |
W. I |
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Discuss science current events.
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Current topics in science or health.
Oral presentations.
Class discussion.
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Summary of articles.
Oral presentation.
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Newspapers |
R. IV |
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UNIT VIII - SEPARATION OF SUBSTANCES
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Distill a mixture of liquids.
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5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
5.8
5.8.2
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Distillation method.
Mixture vs. pure substance.
Fractions.
Lab investigation.
Small group & class discussions.
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Participation.
Write up procedure.
Illustrate lab.
Graph of mixture.
Graphs of each function.
Lab report.
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Lab 5.1
Lab apparatus
Questions from lab
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R. II
R. IV
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Understand petroleum fractionation.
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5.8.5
5.8.6
5.8.7
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Distillation of petroleum.
Fractionating tower.
Teacher presentation.
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Participation.
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Read 5.2, p. 93 |
R. II |
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Understand industrial wood distillation.
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Surface area of wood.
Extractors.
Teacher presentation.
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Participation.
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Read 5.3, p. 97 |
R. II |
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Separate a mixture of solids - one soluble.
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Filtration system of separation.
Use of filter paper.
Lab investigation.
Small group & class discussions.
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Write up procedure.
Lab report.
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Lab 5.5
Questions from lab
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R. II
R. IV
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Separate a mixture of solids - both soluble.
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5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
5.8
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Filtration system of separation.
Use of filter paper.
Temperature effect on separation.
Lab investigation.
Small group & class discussions.
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Write up procedure.
Lab report.
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Read 5.6, pp. 101-104
Figure 5.7
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R. II |
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Solve solubility problems.
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5.8.2
5.8.5
5.8.6
5.8.7
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Ratios.
Analyze graph.
Teacher presentation.
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Answer to questions. |
Questions 10-15, p. 104
Teacher prepared ditto
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R. II |
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Separate ink.
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Paper chromatography.
Distillation of ink.
Lab investigation and small group discussion.
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Write up procedure.
Lab report.
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Lab 5.8
Questions from lab.
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R. II
R. IV
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Compare nitrogen and oxygen.
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Mixture of gases.
Properties of components.
Low temperatures.
Class discussion.
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Participation. |
Read 5.9-5.10, p. 107 |
R. II |
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Compare mixtures and pure substances.
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Definition of pure substance.
Definition of a mixture.
Read orally in class.
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Write a summary. |
Read 5.11, p. 110 |
R. II |