Academy Physical Science Schedule for Sep 12th - 16th

Monday – We will go over ch-3 test that students took on Friday for the first part of the period. Next, we will discuss sec-4.1, Studying Atoms. Students will learn about ancient Greek models of matter, list the main points of Dalton’s atomic theory, and explain how Thomson and Rutherford used data from experiments to produce their atomic models. Do the section review for homework.

Tuesday – Today we will discuss sec-4.2, The Structure of an Atom. Students will learn to identify three subatomic particles and compare their properties. They will learn to distinguish the atomic number of an element from the mass number of an isotope, and use these numbers to describe the structure of atoms. Do the notes and section review for homework.

Wednesday – Discussion on sec-4.3, Modern Atomic Theory. Students will learn to describe Bohr’s model of the atom and the evidence for energy levels. They will also learn to explain how the electron cloud model represents the behavior and locations of electrons in atoms. Do the notes and section review for homework.

Thursday – Today students will work on the chapter review during class.

Friday – Students will watch videos related to structure of an atom and the modern atomic theory.

JA 7A Science Schedule for Sep 6th - 9th

Tuesday – Today we will discuss ch-1, Minerals of the Earth’s Crust in Book -2. We will focus on sec-1, What is a Mineral? In this topic, students will learn to describe the structure of minerals, and the two major groups of minerals. They will also learn about elements, compounds, crystals, and silicate and nonsilicate minerals. Do the notes and section review for homework.

Wednesday – Students should turn in their “Three-Dimensional Model” project today. Students will present their models to their peers during the class.

Thursday – Students, who were not able to present their models on Wednesday, will present it today for the first part of the block. Next, we will discuss sec-2, Identifying Minerals. Students will learn the seven ways to determine the identity of minerals, and the special properties of minerals. Do the notes and section review for homework.

Friday – Today we will move on to sec-3, The Formation, Mining, and Use of Minerals. The objectives of this topic are – to describe the environments in which minerals form, compare the two types of mining, describe the different uses for metallic and nonmetallic minerals, and to describe the two ways to reduce the effects of mining. Students should work on their notes and section review for homework.

Academy Chemistry Schedule for Sep 6th - 9th

Tuesday: Students worked on their “Element Mobile” project for the past two weeks. They will be presenting their mobile to their peers during the class. Chapter – 3, section reviews and chapter review are due today.

Wednesday – Test on ch-3, Elements, Atoms, and Ions.

Thursday – Students will learn to name and write the Type I Binary Ionic Compounds. Today we will mainly focus on learning the cations and anions that will be used in naming these ionic compounds. Students will be paired up with partners to work on few activities.

Friday – Today students will work on few handouts to practice how to write a Type I Binary Ionic Compound. They will work on naming and writing various formulas in Binary Ionic Compounds.

Academy Physical Science Schedule for Sep 6th - 9th

Tuesday – Students did research on careers in scientific field. Each student different area and did research that includes information such as; the educational requirements, job description, job growth in the future, salary scale, etc. Students will present their research to their peers during class.

Wednesday – Today we will discuss sec-3.3, Phase Changes. In this sections students will learn to describe phase changes, explain how temperature is used to recognize a phase change, describe each of the six phase changes, and identify phase changes as endothermic or exothermic. Do the section review for homework.

Thursday – To students will work on the chapter review for the first half of the block. Next, we will study for the test.

Friday – Test on Ch-3.

JA 7A Science Schedule for Aug 29th - Sep 2nd

Monday – Ch-2, sec-1, Branches of Earth Science; notes and section review is due today. We will discuss sec-2, Scientific Methods in Earth Science. Do sec-2, section review for homework.

Tuesday – Discussion on sec-3, Scientific Models. Students will learn how to choose the right model, climate models, etc. Do the section review for homework.

Wednesday – Today we will discuss sec-4 Measurement and Safety. Students will learn about length, volume, mass, temperature, area, and density. Do the section review for homework.

Thursday – Students will work on ch-2 chapter review for the first part of the block. Next, we will study for the test.

Friday – Test on ch-2, The World of Earth Science. No homework this weekend because students should work on their three-dimensional project, which is due on September 7^th.

Academy Chemistry Schedule for Aug 29th - Sep 2nd

Monday – Quiz on the second 20 elements of the periodic table. Next, we will discuss sec-3.3 and 3.4, Atomic Structure and using the periodic table. We will learn about Thomson’s experiment, Rutherford’s experiment, modern concept of atomic structure, etc. Do the section reviews for homework.

Tuesday – Discussion on sec-3.5, Ions and their Compounds. Students will learn about ions, anions, cations, ionic compounds, etc. Do the section review for homework.

Wednesday – Students will play “Chemistry Bingo” to practice the element’s name, its symbol, and the atomic number. Later, they will work on few activities and handouts.

Thursday – Today students will work on the chapter review for part of the class period. Next, we will study for the test.

Friday – Test on Ch-3, Elements, Atoms, and Ions.

Academy Physical Science Schedule for Aug 29th - Sep 2nd

Monday – Students will be working on Ch-2, chapter review for part of the period. Next, we will study for the test.
 

Tuesday – Test on Ch-2.

 

Wednesday – Discussion on sec-3.1, Solids, Liquids, and Gases. Students will learn to describe the five states of matter, classify materials as solids, liquids, or gases, and explain the behavior of gases, liquids, and solids, using kinetic theory. Do the notes and section review for homework.

 

Thursday – Today we will study sec-3.2, The Gas Laws. Students will learn to define pressure and gas pressure, identify factors that affect gas pressure, predict changes in gas pressure due to changes in temperature, volume, and number particles, explain Charle’s law, Boyle’s law, and the combined gas law, apply gas laws to solve problems involving gases. Do the notes and section review for homework.

Friday – Discussion on sec-3.3, Phase Changes. In this section, students will learn to describe phase changes, explain how temperature can be used to recognize a phase change, describe each of the six phase changes, and identify phase changes as endothermic or exothermic. Do the section review for homework.