Roselle Schools - Wilday Middle School

Objectives	Core Curr. Content Standards	Instructional Activities	Assessment (Cross-curricular) (Multi-cultural)	Resources	GEPA HSPA Terra Nova
UNIT I - LIFE SCIENCE The student will be able to: Understand the way classification is used in science.	5.2 5.7	Rock classification activity. Special Education: - Co-op learning, peer tutor.	Teacher observation of student journal entries. Special Education: - Outline journal, computer format or tape record.	Parade of Life, Prentice Hall Science, 1993 Appendix pp. 1-6
Understand the history of classification.	5.3	Investigate the life and times of Carolus Linnaeus. Special Education: - Highlight important facts.	Teacher grading of reports. Special Education: - Computer format, outline report.	Library Special Education: - Peer tutor, guided questions.	HSPT/EWT- RII, WI
Understand how a virus reproduces and causes disease.	5.3	Investigate some of the new viruses that have been unleashed by the destruction of the rain forest. Special Education: - Peer tutor.	Teacher grading of reports. Special Education: - Computer format, outline report, interim due dates.	Library Special Education: - Peer tutor, guided questions.	HSPT/EWT- RII, RIV, WI
		Laboratory Investigation: Growing Microbes in Yogurt.	Teacher observation of journal entries.	Appendix pp. 7-8
Compare heterotrophic and autotrophic monerans and their effects.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Laboratory Investigation: Where are Bacteria Found?	Teacher observation of journal and chart.	Text p. 54	HSPT/EWT- MII, MIV
UNIT I - LIFE SCIENCE The student will be able to: Compare heterotrophic and autotrophic monerans and their effects. (Continued.)	5.2 5.6 5.7	Laboratory Investigation: Growing Microbes in Agar, Penicillin and Microbes.	Teacher observation of journal entries. Special Education: - Computer format, outline report, interim due dates.	Appendix pp. 9-10
Identify the four groups of animal like protists.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Observe a paramecium feed on chlorella. Add India ink and predict what will happen.	Teacher observation of student journal entries. Special Education: - Optional: oral report	Text p. 67
		Students will label diagrams.	Teacher grading of labels.	Appendix pp. 11-14
Describe plant like protists.	5.2 5.5 5.6 5.7	Determine the reproduction rate of culiate glaucoma in 24 hours.	Teacher grading of mathematical data.	Text p. 71	HSPT/EWT- MI, MII
Compare slime molds to other protists.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Laboratory Investigation: What Are the Characteristics of a Slime Mold?	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 80
Compare mushrooms, yeasts and molds.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Interpret information about fungi from a graph.	Teacher evaluation of interpretation of graph.	Text p. 92	HSPT/EWT- MII
UNIT I - LIFE SCIENCE The student will be able to: Discuss ways in which fungi interact with other living things.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Laboratory Investigation: How Does Mold Grow?	Teacher evaluation of student journal entries.	Text p. 100
Describe the three groups of multi-cellular algae.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Laboratory Investigation: Algae Laboratory.	Teacher observation of student journal entries. Special Education: - Optional: oral report.	Appendix pp. 15-16
Describe the characteristics of mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Do a laboratory investigation using microscopic slides of algae, mosses, and ferns.	Teacher observation of student journal entries. Special Education: - Optional: oral report.	Text p. 124
Explain how ferns are different from other kinds of plants without seeds.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Do a laboratory investigation using microscopic slides of algae, mosses, and ferns.	Teacher observation of student journal entries. Special Education: - Optional: oral report.	Text p. 124
Describe the structure of roots, stems, and leaves.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Students will label root, stem and leaf parts.	Teacher grading of accuracy of labels.	Appendix pp. 17-22
Give the general equation for photsynthesis.	5.2 5.5 5.6 5.7	Calculate an apple tree�s leaf surface area, number of stomata, and the rate of transpiration.	Teacher grading of mathematical data.	Text p. 138	HSPT/EWT- MIV
UNIT I - LIFE SCIENCE The student will be able to: Give the general equation for photsynthesis. (Continued.)	5.2 5.5 5.6 5.7	Laboratory Investigation: Transpiration.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix p. 23
Discuss reproduction in seed plants.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Develop an experiment that determines whether light and warmth are necessary for reproduction.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 146
Describe the four phyla of gymnosperms.	5.7
Describe the structure of a typical flower.	5.2 5.6 5.7	Laboratory Investigation: Students identify the parts of a gladiola. Label and attach them to a piece of construction paper. Label corresponding parts on diagram.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix pp. 24-25
Describe patterns of growth.	5.2 5.6	Laboratory Investigation: Plant Growth and Responses.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix pp. 26-29
		Laboratory Investigation: Students will observe the effects of geotropism.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 156
UNIT I - LIFE SCIENCE The student will be able to: Understand technology.		Read Gazette. Special Education: - Peer tutor, co-op learning, oral reports, outline notes.		Text pp. 160-167
UNIT II - PHYSICAL SCIENCE Explain and list properties of matter.	5.2 5.5 5.8	Students will determine the volume of a solid.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Matter, Prentice Hall Science, 1993, p. 21	HSPT/EWT- MII, MIV
Define mass and describe its connection to weight.	5.8	Students will investigate Archimedes, Montgolfier Brothers and Newton.	Teacher grading of student reports. Special Education: - Break down requirements.	Library	HSPT/EWT- WI, RII
Explain how gravity and weight are related.	5.2 5.8	Laboratory Investigation: How Does an Objects Mass Affect its Inertia?	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 28
Define volume and calculate density.	5.2 5.5 5.8	Students will use balances and graduated cylinders to determine density of a variety of objects. Complete worksheet and graph data.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix pp. 30-32	HSPT/EWT- MI, MII, MIV
Recognize the four phases of matter.	5.2 5.8	Students will demonstrate Charles� Law using a balloon.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 40
Describe the gas laws.	5.8
UNIT II - PHYSICAL SCIENCE The student will be able to: Describe the phase changes that occur in matter.	5.2 5.8	Students will interpret a phase change diagram.	Teacher observation of student ability to answer questions regarding chart.	Text p. 46	HSPT/EWT- RIV, MIV
Relate phase changes to changes in heat energy.	5.8	Laboratory Investigation: Distillation.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix p. 33
	5.5	Worksheet: Heat and Phase Changes	Teacher grading of mathematical calculations.	Appendix pp. 34-35	HSPT/EWT- MIV
Distinguish between chemical property and chemical change.	5.2 5.8	"Mystery Powders" activity. Students will mix five different types of powders and distinguish changes. Special Education: - Peer tutor, co-op learning, computer format.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix pp. 101-105
Describe how matter is classified according to its make up.	5.2 5.8	Students will classify common objects.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 59
List the different kinds of mixtures and compare them to solutions.	5.2 5.8	Students will investigate the solubility of a variety of materials.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text pp. 66-67
		Laboratory Investigation: Solubility.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix pp. 37-41
UNIT II - PHYSICAL SCIENCE The student will be able to: Explain why elements and compounds are considered pure substances.	5.2 5.8	Laboratory Investigation: How Do Atoms and Molecules Combine in Chemical Reactions?	Teacher grading of answers to activity.	Text p. 78
		Worksheet: Activity of the Elements.	Teacher grading of worksheets.	Appendix pp. 42-47
Describe how the atomic model has changed over time.	5.3	Students will investigate Neil Bohr, Joseph John Thompson, Aristotle, Louis de Groglie, Ernest Rutherford.	Teacher grading of student reports.	Library	HSPT/EWT- WI, RII
Identify the relationships among the atomic number, isotope, mass number, and atomic mass.	5.2 5.8	Laboratory Investigation: Soaps and Detergents. Students will infer that water particles keep soap particles afloat by colliding with them.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix pp. 48-49 Text p. 85
Describe the atomic structure according to atomic theory.	5.2 5.8	Students will make models of atoms. Special Education: - Peer tutor, co-op learning, computer format.	Teacher observation of model. Special Education: - Tape notes or reports.	Text p. 89	HSPT/EWT- MIII
		Students will label and complete charts of atomic parts.	Teacher grading on accuracy of charts.	Appendix pp. 505-54	HSPT/EWT- MIV
Identify how the four forces in nature are related to atomic structure.	5.2 5.5 5.8	Students will understand probability and relate it to an electrons location.	Teacher observation of the accuracy of the chart.	Text p. 96	HSPT/EWT- MIV
UNIT II - PHYSICAL SCIENCE The student will be able to: Identify how the four forces in nature are related to atomic structure. (Continued.)	5.2 5.5 5.8	Laboratory Investigation: Experimental Probability.		Appendix pp. 55-57	HSPT/EWT- MIV
Discuss Mendeleev�s role in the development of the periodic table.	5.3	Students will investigate Johann Dobereiner, John Newland, Pliny the Elder, Henry Moseley, Enricio Fermi, and Antoine Lavoisier.	Teacher grading of reports.	Library	HSPT/EWT- WI, RII
		Students will label chart of periodic table.	Teacher grading of chart.	Appendix p. 58	HSPT/EWT- MIV
		Students will experiment to learn metals conduct heat.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 118
Describe some differences between metals and non-metals.	5.2 5.8 5.9	Laboratory Investigation: Identifying Metal Elements.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix pp. 59-63
Describe some properties of the eight families of elements.	5.2 5.8	Laboratory Investigation: How Can Elements Be Identified By Using a Flame	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 136
		Laboratory Investigation: Halogens.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix pp. 64-66
UNIT II - PHYSICAL SCIENCE The student will be able to: Identify how periodic law explains physical and chemical properties.	5.2 5.5 5.8	Students will approximate the mass of various elements using mathematical computations.	Teacher observation of the accuracy of the mathematics.	Text p. 131	HSPT/EWT- MI, MII, MIII, MIV
Identify the value of technology.	5.4	Students will read Gazette.	Teacher and pupil discussion of the material.	Text pp. 140-147 Special Education: - Peer tutor, co-op learning, interim due dates for reports, tape record journal if necessary, oral reports.	HSPT/EWT- RIV
UNIT III - EARTH SCIENCE Describe the classification of stars and the Milky Way.	5.3 5.11	Students will investigate legends of various cultures regarding the origins of the Earth and stars.	Teacher grading of student reports.	Exploring the Universe, Prentice Hall, 1993, Library	HSPT/EWT- WI, RII
Classify stars and describe their life cycles.	5.2 5.5 5.11	Using 1-20, have students use a metric ruler to determine the scale size of a neutron star.	Teacher grading of mathematical data.	Text p. 29	HSPT/EWT- MI, MII
Describe the four main layers of the sun.	5.2 5.5 5.11	Students will determine the rate of hydrogen conversion of the sun.	Teacher grading of mathematical data.	Text p. 37	HSPT/EWT- MI, MII
		Worksheet: Our Closest Star - the Sun.	Teacher grading of worksheet.	Appendix p. 67
Describe the nebular theory and the formation of the solar system	5.2 5.9 5.11	Laboratory Investigation: How Can Astronomers Understand the Composition of a Star?	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 50
UNIT III -EARTH SCIENCE The student will be able to: Describe the nebular theory and the formation of the solar system. (Continued.)	5.2 5.9 5.11	Laboratory Investigation: Making a Spectroscope.		Appendix p. 68
Identify factors that contribute to the shape of the planet�s orbit.	5.2 5.9 5.11	Students will understand inertia through a rubber band propelled vehicle.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 63
Describe the major characteristics of the bodies in the solar system.	5.4 5.11	Students will investigate the latest information provided by NASA.	Teacher grading of student reports.	Library	HSPT/EWT- WI, RII
		Worksheet: Exploring Our Solar System.	Teacher grading of worksheet.	Appendix p. 81
Understand a reaction engine and escape velocity.	5.2 5.4 5.11	Laboratory Investigation: Construct a Balloon Rocket.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 99
		Laboratory Investigation: Rocket Guidance and Balloon Similarity	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix p. 82
Relate rotation and revolution to day, night and the seasons.	5.2 5.11	Students will record high and low temperatures for the day and length of daylight for each day in the school year.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 106 Special Education: - Interim due dates for reports, peer tutoring, co-op learning, option of oral reports.
UNIT III - EARTH SCIENCE The student will be able to: Describe and discuss characteristics and origin of the moon.	5.2 5.11	Laboratory Investigation: Observing Apparent Motion of the Sun.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 132
		Worksheets: Moon Shadows, Changing Faces.		Appendix pp. 83-91
		Laboratory Investigation: Planetary Motion.	Teacher observation.	Appendix p. 92
Identify interactions of Earth, moon and sun.	5.4 5.11	Laboratory Investigation: Time Measurement Activity.	Teacher observation of student�s ability to compare advantages of alternative solutions.	Appendix pp. 93-94	HSPT/EWT- MII
Discuss functions of artificial satellites and space technology.	5.4	Students will investigate information about space technology facilities.	Teacher grading of reports.	Library.	HSPT/EWT- RII
Describe three main fossil fuels and their uses.	5.4 5.10 5.12	Students will use a world map and research tools to identify major oil deposits.	Teacher grading of student map.	Ecology, Prentice Hall Science, 1993, Text p. 16, Library
UNIT III - EARTH SCIENCE The student will be able to: Compare active and passive solar heating.	5.4 5.5 5.9 5.12	Laboratory Investigation: Collecting Heat From Sunlight.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix pp. 69-70
		Students will read a graph and calculate to make predictions.	Teacher grading of activity.	Text p. 19	HSPT/EWT- MI, MIV
		Laboratory Investigation: How Much Heat Can We Get From Sunlight?	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix pp. 71-72
Discuss the use of wind generators and hydroelectirc power.	5.2 5.5 5.12	Students will use mathematical computation to predict tides.	Teacher grading of mathematical data.	Text p. 34	HSPT/EWT- MI, MIII
Compare nuclear fusion and nuclear fission and describe parts of a nuclear reactor.	5.2 5.4 5.8 5.12	Students will model nuclear chain reactions with dominoes.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 29	HSPT/EWT- MIII
		Worksheet: A Nuclear Reactor.	Teacher grading of worksheet.	Appendix pp. 73-75
Discuss the nature and importance of alternate energy resources.	5.2 5.4 5.9 5.12	Laboratory Investigation: How Does Color Affect Solar Energy Absorption?	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 38 Special Education: - Peer tutor, co-op learning, record journal entries, charts.
Identify ways in which people use land and soil resources.	5.2 5.6 5.12	Students will investigate the effects of fertilizer on plant growth.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 38
		Laboratory Investigation: Soil Acidity.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Appendix p. 76
UNIT III - EARTH SCIENCE The student will be able to: Define erosion and describe how to prevent it.	5.2 5.5 5.12	Students will use mathematics to predict soil erosion over a ten year span.	Teacher grading of student data.	Text p. 47	HSPT/EWT- MI
		Worksheets: Rivers, Glaciers.	Teacher grading of worksheets.	Appendix pp. 77-80
Relate fresh water supplies to people�s needs.	5.10 5.12	Students will role play "Land Use Planners."	Teacher observation of student responses.	Appendix pp. 95-100
Identify common metallice and nonmetallic minerals.	5.2 5.12	Students will use reference materials to determine which minerals will soon be in short supply and which appear to be plentiful. Report in chart form.	Teacher grading of student chart.	Text p. 58	HSPT/EWT- RII, MIII
Define pollution and give some examples of it.	5.12	Students will visit UCUA incinerator.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	UCUA, Rahway, NJ	HSPT/EWT- WI
Describe how obtaining and using energy resources can cause land pollution.	5.2 5.12	Students will interpret statistical information in chart form.	Teacher observation of conclusion drawn by student.	Text p. 75	HSPT/EWT- MIV
Describe how fossil fuel resources can cause pollution.	5.12
Describe how obtaining and using energy resources can cause water pollution.	5.2 5.10 5.12	Students will test rain water for acidity.	Teacher observation of student journal entries.	Text p. 78 Special Education: - Peer tutor, record journal entries, co-op learning, computer access, calculator.
UNIT III - EARTH SCIENCE The student will be able to: Discuss some ways to reduce pollution.	5.2 5.12	Students will survey a road to determine the popularity of car pooling. Display results in chart form.	Teacher observation of student chart.	Text p. 88	HSPT/EWT- MIV

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