JA 7A Science Schedule for Dec 14th - 18th, 2009

Monday: Students will work on sec-2, Igneous rocks; section assessment for part of the class period. Next we will have a discussion on sec-3, Sedimentary rocks. We will work on a discover activity - How does pressure affect particles of rock? Next we will talk about erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation, types of sedimentary rocks, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: We will work on a lab - Formation of a sedimentary rock. Next we will discuss sec-4, Rocks from reefs. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-5, Metamorphic rocks and sec-6, The rock cycle. Students will learn about foliated rocks, nonfoliated rocks, uses of metamorphic rocks, the rock cycle and plate tectonics. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Students will work on a skills lab - Mystery rocks. Students will be given six rocks and one sample that is not a rock. They should examine the rocks and note down their observations in the data table.

Friday: Students will have a quiz on the chapter - Rocks.

Chemistry Schedule for Dec 14th - 18th, 2009

Monday: Discussion on sec-13.1, Describing the properties of gases. Students will learn about pressure, units of pressure, Boyle's law, Charles's law, and Avogadro's law. Later they will work on solving numerous problems using the three laws. Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-13.2, Using gas laws to solve problems. Students will learn about ideal gas law, Dalton's law of partial pressures, molar volumes, standard temperatures and pressures. Next they will apply their skills on various problems. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Today we will do sec-13.3, Using a model to describe gases. This topic talks about laws and models, kinetic molecular theory of gases, real gases, and implications of the kinetic molecular theory. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Today students will work on the chapter review for part of the class period. Next they will study for the test.

Friday: Students will take a test on ch-13, Gases.

Physical Science Schedule for Dec 14th - 18th, 2009

Monday: We will continue our discussion on sec-12.2, Newton's first and second laws of motion. Students will work on math practice problems. Next we will start sec-12.3, Newton's thrid law of motion and momentum. Do the notes and section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-12.4, Universal Forces. Students will learn about electromagnetic forces, nuclear forces, gravitational force, uses of satellites, etc. Do the section assessment for homework. Later chapter assessment will be assigned.

Wednesday: Students will work on an exploration lab - Investigating a balloon jet.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-13.1, Fluid Pressure and sec-13.2, Forces and pressure in fluids. Students will learn about pressure in fluids, atmospheric pressure, pascal's principle, hydraulic systems, Bernoulli's principle, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Discussion on sec-13.4, Buoyancy. We will discuss about buoyant force, Archimede's Principle, density, etc. Do the section assessment for homework. Students should work on the chapter assesment over the break.

JA 7A Science Schedule for Nov 23rd & 24th, 2009

Students should work on sec-3, volcanic eruptions notes and section assessment over the weekend. I will check their notes and collect the section assessment for grading on Monday, November 23rd.

Monday: Students will have time for the first 15 minutes to get help on the sec-3 section assessment. Next we will discuss sec-4, Volcanic Landforms. Students will learn about landforms from lava and ash, shield volcanoes, cinder cone volcanoes, composite volcanoes, lava plateaus, calderas, volcanic necks, dikes and sills, batholiths, Dome Mountains, hot springs, geysers, and geothermal energy. Do the notes and sec-4 section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Students will work on a lab – How can Volcanic Activity change Earth’s Sruface? Later students will take a quiz on volcanoes.

Chemistry Schedule for Nov 23rd & 24th, 2009

Monday: Sec-6.1, 6.2, 6.3 section reviews, ch-6 notes, and ch-6 standardized test on page 215 is due on Monday, November 23rd. Next students will study for the test.

Tuesday: Test on ch-6, Chemical Composition.

Physical Science Schedule for Nov 23rd & 24th, 2009

Monday: Discussion on sec-7.4, Reaction Rates and sec-7.5, Equilibrium. Students will learn about reaction rate, factors affecting reaction rates, concentration, catalysts, types of equilibria, physical/chemical equilibrium, and factors affecting chemical equilibrium. Do sec-7.4 and sec-7.5 section assessments for homework.

Tuesday: Students will work on a lab – Manipulating Chemical Equilibrium. Students will use the following skills such as; formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, observing, and analyzing, predicting, calculating, and drawing conclusions.

Students should work on ch-7 chapter assessment over the break. They should work on questions 1 through 25. This assignment is due on Tuesday December 1st.

JA 7A Science Schedule for Nov 9th - 13th, 2009

Monday: Discussion on sec-4, Earthquake safety. Students will learn about earthquake risk, how earthquakes cause damage, steps to earthquake safety, and designing safer buildings. Students are working on a chapter project - Deign and build an earthquake - safe house. This project is worth 200 points and is due on November 16th. Students will watch videos about earthquakes.

Tuesday: Students will take a quiz on the chapter Earthquakes for the first part of the class. Later, we will discuss sec-1, Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-2, Properties of magma. Students will learn about the physical properties, chemical properties, and viscosity of magma. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Today we will discuss sec-3, Volcanic eruptions. Students will learn about kinds of volcanic eruptions such as; quiet eruptions, explosive eruptions, pyroclastic flow, volcanic hazards, stages of volcanic activity, life cycle of a volcano, and monitoring volcanoes. Do the section assessment for homework.

Chemistry Schedule for Nov 9th - 13th, 2009

Monday: Ch-10, Energy, section reviews and chapter review is due today. Students will study for the test during the class.

Tuesday: Test on ch-10, Energy, Temperature, and Heat. Next, we will discuss sec-6.1, Atoms and Moles.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-6.1, will continue today as well. We will learn about counting by weighing, atomic masses, calculating mass, the mole, and Avogadro's number. Students will work on numerous problems to find the atomic masses of various compounds.

Friday: Discussion on sec-6.2, Molar mass and percent composition. Do the section review for homework.

Physical Science schedule for Nov 9th - 13th, 2009

Monday: Students will work on an exploration lab - Preparing a salt by neutralization. Students will use the skills such as; observing, measuring, analyzing data, comparing and contrasting, drawing conclusions, and predicting.

Tuesday: Test on ch-8; Solutions, Acids, and Bases.

Thursday: Students will work on an inquiry activity - How is mass conserved in a chemical change? Next, we will discuss sec-7.1, Describing reactions. Students will learn about chemical equations, balancing equations, counting with moles, and chemical calculations. Complete the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Discussion on sec-7.2, Types of reactions. We will learn about classifying reactions, synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, combustion, and oxidation and reduction reactions. Do the section assessment for homework.

JA 7A Science Schedule for Oct 26th - 30th, 2009

Monday: Discussion on sec-5, Theory of plate tectonics. Students will learn how plates move, plate boundaries, convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries, and plate motions over time. Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Students will study for the test in groups. They should study all five sections:

sec-1, Earth's interior

sec-2, Convection and the mantle

sec-3, Drifting continents

sec-4, Sea-floor spreading

sec-5, Theory of plate tectonics

Wednesday: Test on the complete chapter - Plate Tectonics.

Thursday: Discussion on ch-2, sec-1, Forces in Earth’s crust. Students will learn about the types of stress, tension, compression, and shearing, kinds of faults, changing Earth’s surface, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Students will watch videos to visually watch and learn how the stress in the Earth’s crust can cause various changes on the surface of the Earth.

Chemistry Schedule for Oct 26th - 30th, 2009

Monday: Students will work on sec-8.3, Classifying reactions. We will discuss about double-displacement reactions, precipitation reactions, acid-base reactions, single-replacement reactions, combustion, synthesis, and decomposition reactions. Do the section review for homework.

Tuesday: Students will work on a lab – colorful precipitates. Next, they will work on ch-8 chapter assessment.

Wednesday: Test on ch-8, Reactions in aqueous solutions.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-6.1, Atoms and moles. Students will learn counting by weighing, calculating atomic masses, defining the mole and calculating it, Avogadro’s number, etc. They will work on numerous problems during class. Do the section review for homework.

Friday: Discussion on sec-6.2, Molar mass and percent composition.

Physical Science schedule for Oct 26th - 30th, 2009

Monday: Discussion on sec-6.4, Structure of Metals. Students will learn about metallic bonds, properties of metals, alloys, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Students will work on a consumer lab – Improving the dyeing of nonpolar fabrics.

Wednesday: Students will work on ch-6 chapter assessment for first part of the class. Next, they will study for the test in groups.

Thursday: Test on ch-6, Chemical bonds.

Friday: Discussion on ch-7, Chemical reactions. To begin with students will work on an inquiry activity – How is mass conserved in a chemical change? Next we will discuss sec-7.1, Describing reactions.

JA 7A Science Schedule for Sep 28th - Oct 2nd, 2009

Monday: Students will present their three dimensional projects to the class. Next we will discuss sec-2, Mathematics and Science. Students will learn about estimation, accuracy, precision, significant figures, percent error, mean, median, and mode.

Tuesday: Today students will use their problem solving skills to solve various problems related to estimation, accuracy, precision, significant figures, percent error, mean, median, and mode. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-3, Graphs in science. Students will learn about varieties of graphs, the importance of graphs, plotting a line graph, why draw a line of best fit, slope, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on ch-3, section-1; Earth’s Interior. Students will do a discover activity – How do scientists find out what’s inside Earth? Next we will learn to explore Earth, a journey to the center of the Earth, the crust, the mantle, and the core. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Students will work on a narrative in science. They should write a narrative of their own imaginary journey to the center of Earth. The narrative should describe the layers of Earth through which they travel and how temperature and pressure change beneath the surface.

Chemistry Schedule for Sep 28th - Oct 2nd, 2009

Monday: Today we will work on sec-5.3, Problem solving and unit conversions. Students will work on numerous problems using conversion factor. Do the section review for homework.

Tuesday: Students will work on ch-5, chapter review for part of the class period. Next we will study for the test.

Wednesday: Test on ch-5, Measurements and Calculations.

Thursday: Students will work on Measurement and Density lab.

Friday: Discussion on sec-6.1, Atoms and Moles. Students will learn about counting by weighing, atomic masses, and the mole.

Physical Science Schedule for Sep 28th - Oct 2nd, 2009

Monday: Test on ch-4, Atomic Structure.

Tuesday: Today we will start sec-5.1, Organizing the elements. Students will learn about Mendeleev’s periodic table, his proposal, prediction, and evidence supporting Mendeleev’s table. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-5.2, The modern periodic table. Students will learn about the periodic law, groups, periods, atomic mass, isotopes, metals, non-metals, metalloids, and variation across a period. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-3, Representative groups. In this section we will focus on valence electrons, the alkali metals, the alkaline earth metals, the boron family, the carbon family, the nitrogen family, the oxygen family, the halogens, and the noble gases. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Today students will work on ch-5 chapter review and finish it for homework.

JA 7A Science Schedule for Aug 31st - Sep 4th

Science Project: Students are working on a science project: “Design and conduct a scientific experiment.” To complete this project they selected one specific question to investigate. They should identify the procedure and follow scientific inquiry steps to investigate their question, collect data and use it to draw conclusions. This project is worth 200 points. They should do the project and put the information on a poster board. This project is due on Wednesday, Sep 2nd.

Monday: Today students will work on a scientific investigation lab in groups. They should use scientific method such as; observing, making hypothesis, problem solving, etc. Next we will work on sec-3, why study science? Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-1 of ch-2, Measurement-A common language. To begin with students will work on a discover activity – How many shoes? Next we will work with the metric system. Students will do a lot of measurement activities during this section.

Wednesday: The science project is due today. Students will present their projects to their peers.

Thursday: Remaining presentations will be completed today. Next students will learn about measuring length and mass. They will use rulers and scales to measure different objects and will note down their observations.

Friday: Students will learn to measure the volume of liquids using various apparatus.

Chemistry Schedule for Aug 31st - Sep 4th, 2009

Monday: Discussion on sec-3.1 and sec-3.2, Elements and Atoms/Compounds. We will discuss about the abundances of elements, Dalton’s Atomic Theory, formulas and compounds, etc. Do the section reviews for homework.

Tuesday: Today we will discuss sec-3.3 and 3.4, Atomic structure and using the periodic table. We’ll learn about Thomson’s experiment, Rutherford’s experiment, modern concept of atomic structure, etc. Do the section reviews for homework.

Wednesday: 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.

Thursday: 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.

Physical Science Schedule for Aug 31st - Sep 4th

Monday: Discussion on sec-2.1, Classifying Matter. Students will learn about pure substances, elements, compounds, mixtures, solutions, suspensions, and colloids. Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-2.2, Physical properties. We’ll discuss about viscosity, conductivity, malleability, filtration, distillation, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Today we’ll discuss about chemical properties in sec-2.3. Students will learn about flammability, reactivity, forming a precipitate, etc. Do the section review for homework.

Thursday: Students will work on a lab – Using properties to identify materials.

Friday: Today we will go over the study guide to get ready for the test.

JA 7A Science Schedule for Aug 17th - 21st, 2009

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE A SEPARATE SPIRAL NOTEBOOK TO TAKE NOTES AND TO DO LAB WORK, A TWO-POCKET FOLDER, BLUE/BLACK PEN, FEW PENCILS, A HIGHLIGHTER, AND AN ERASER.

Monday: First we’ll start with introductions. Next we’ll go over the handbook and class rules and procedures. We’ll end the class with a fun activity.

Tuesday: We’ll discuss about safety rules in science room and then go over the science safety contract. Later students will take a pre-test in science class. This pre-test is not counted as a grade; it only helps the teacher to identify the prior subject knowledge of the student. Students should read the safety contract at home to do well on the safety test that will be on Wednesday.

Wednesday: Today students will take the safety test which will be counted for their grade. Next, we’ll discuss sec-1, Thinking like a scientist. Students will learn about the scientific skills and attitudes that scientists use to learn about the world such as; observing, predicting, classifying, making models, inferring, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Students should turn in their homework from Wednesday. Today we’ll start sec-2, Scientific Inquiry. At first, they will work on a discover activity – What’s happening? Next we’ll discuss how scientists pose questions, develop hypothesis, design an experiment, collect and interpret data, drawing conclusions, communicating, and scientific theories and laws. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Today we’ll discuss sec-3, Why study science? We’ll work on a discover activity – How much do you see or hear about science? Next we’ll have a class discussion on:

How can I stay healthy?
How do I become an informed citizen?
What is the best use of Earth’s resources? and Scientific Literacy.
Do the section assessment for homework.

Chemistry Schedule for Aug 17th - 21st, 2009

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE A SEPARATE SPIRAL NOTEBOOK TO TAKE NOTES AND TO DO LAB WORK, A TWO-POCKET FOLDER, BLUE/BLACK PEN, FEW PENCILS, AND AN ERASER.

Monday: First we’ll go over the class rules and procedures. Next we’ll discuss about safety rules in science room and then go over the science safety contract. Later students will take a pre-test in Chemistry. This pre-test is not counted as a grade; it only helps the teacher to identify the prior subject knowledge of the student. Students should read the safety contract at home to do well on the safety test that will be on Tuesday.

Tuesday: Student’s will take the safety test which will be counted for their grade. Next Chemistry text books will be issued to the students. Later they will work on the challenging 4-square number puzzles. While trying to find all the solutions they will exhibit the scientific skills such as; critical thinking, problem solving, and scientific method.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-1.1, The science of chemistry; sec-1.2, Using science to solve problems, and sec-1.3, Learning chemistry. Do the three section assessments for homework.

Thursday: Test on ch-1, Chemistry an introduction. Discussion on sec-2.1, The nature of matter. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Today we’ll discuss sec-2.2, Properties of matter and continue with sec-2.3, Classifying matter. Do the section assessments for homework.

Physical Science schedule for Aug 17th - 21st, 2009

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE A SEPARATE SPIRAL NOTEBOOK TO TAKE NOTES AND TO DO LAB WORK, A TWO-POCKET FOLDER, BLUE/BLACK PEN, FEW PENCILS, AND AN ERASER.

Monday: First we’ll go over the class rules and procedures. Next we’ll discuss about safety rules in science room and then go over the science safety contract. Later students will take a pre-test in physical science. This pre-test is not counted as a grade; it only helps the teacher to identify the prior subject knowledge of the student. Students should read the safety contract at home to do well on the safety test that will be on Tuesday.

Tuesday: Student’s will take the safety test which will be counted for their grade. Next physical science text books will be issued to the students. Later they will work on the challenging 4-square number puzzles. While trying to find all the solutions they will exhibit the scientific skills such as; critical thinking, problem solving, and scientific method.

Wednesday: Today students will work on sec-1.1, what is science; and sec-1.2, using a scientific approach. At first, they will work on an inquiry activity – How do scientists use their observations? Next they will learn about scientific methods, scientific laws, scientific models, etc. Do the section assessments for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-1.3, Measurement. Our main focus will be on the base and derived units of the SI system. Next we’ll work on comparing precision, accuracy, measuring temperature, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Discussion on sec-1.4, Presenting scientific data. Students will learn about organizing data, data tables, line graphs, bar graphs, circle graphs, and communicating data.

JA 7B Science Schedule for May 18th - 22nd

Monday: To begin with students will work on a discover activity – How can you safely observe the sun? Next we’ll discuss sec-2, The Sun. Students will learn about the Sun’s interior, the core, the radiation zone, the convection zone, the Sun’s atmosphere, the photosphere, the chromosphere, the corona, features of the Sun – sunspots, prominences, solar flares, and solar wind. Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Discover activity – How do Mars look from Earth? Next we’ll discuss sec-3, The inner planets. Students will learn about exploring the four terrestrial planets, their atmospheres, temperatures, rotations, revolutions, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Today students will work on making a “Travel Brochure”. They have to select one of the inner planets other than Earth. They should design a travel brochure, including basic facts and descriptions of places of interest. They should also include a few sketches or photos to go along with their text. Have fun!

Thursday: Discussion on Sec-4, The outer planets. We’ll work on a discover activity – How big are the planets? Next students will learn about gas giants, their atmospheres, structures, moons and rings, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Discussion on sec-5, Comets, asteroids, and meteors. Section assessment is for homework.

Physical Science Schedule for May 18th - 22nd

Monday: Students will work on an inquiry acitivity – What happens when hot and cold liquids mix? Next we’ll discuss sec-16.1, Thermal energy and matter. Students will learn about work and heat, temperature, thermal energy, thermal contraction and expansion, specific heat, and measuring heat changes. Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-2, Heat and thermodynamics. Students will learn about conduction, convection, radiation, thermodynamics, first, second, and third law of thermodynamics. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-16.3, Using heat. We’ll discuss about heat engines, heating systems, cooling systems, hybrid automobile, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Students will work on a lab – Using specific heat to analyze metals. Later they will study for the test.

Friday: Test on ch-16, Thermal energy and heat.

Chemistry Schedule for May 18th - 22nd

Monday: Discussion on sec-15.1, Forming solutions. Students will learn about aqueous solutions, solubility of ionic substances, polar substances, and substances insoluble in water, solution composition, and factors affecting the rate of dissolving. Do the section review for homework.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-15.2, Describing solution composition. In this section we’ll learn how to find mass percent and molarity for various solutions. Students will work on several problems to improve their problem solving skills.

Wednesday: Students will continue working on sec-15.2, finding the mass percent and molarity for standard solutions. Do the section review for homework.

Thursday: Students will work on a lab – Polar and non-polar solvents. Later they will study for the test.

Friday: Test on ch-15, Solutions.

JA 7B Science Schedule for May 11th - 15th

Monday: Students’ will watch a movie - space station. Later they will discuss more about gravity and inertia, and the Law of Universal gravitation.

Tuesday: Students’ will present their skits in groups. Next we’ll discuss sec-3, Phases, eclipses, and tides. Students’ will work on a discover activity – How does the moon move? Next we’ll discuss about the motions of the moon, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Today we’ll work on sec-4, Earth’s moon. To begin with students will work on a discover activity – Why do craters look different from each other? Next we’ll talk about the moon’s surface, characteristics of the moon, size and density, temperature and atmosphere, and the origin of the moon. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Quiz on the topic Earth, Moon, and Sun. Later students’ will work on a discover activity – What is at the center?

Friday: Discussion on sec-1, Observing the solar system. We’ll discuss Ptolemy’s model, geocentric and heliocentric systems, Galileo’s evidence, Tycho Brahe’s observations, Kepler’s calculations, and modern discoveries. Do the section assessment for homework.

Physical Science Schedule for May 11th - 15th

Monday: Test on ch-17, Mechanical waves and sound.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-15.1, Energy and its forms. Students’ will work on an inquiry activity – How can energy change form? Late we’ll discuss kinetic energy, potential energy, gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, and other forms of energy.Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-15.2, Energy conversion and conservation. After the discussion students will work on math practice. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-15.3, Energy resources. Students’ will learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy resources, and conserving the energy resources. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Students’ will work on a lab – Investigating a spring clip.

Chemistry Schedule for May 11th - 15th

Monday: Discussion on sec-14.1, Intermolecular forces and phase changes. Students will learn about intermolecular forces, intramolecular forces, dipole-dipole attraction, hydrogen bonding, molar heat of fusion, and molar heat of vaporization. Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-14.2, Vapor pressure and boiling point. Students will learn about vaporization, condensation, and vapor pressure. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-14.3, Properties of solids. Students will learn about crystalline solids, molecular solids, ionic solids, atomic solids, and the bondings within them. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Students will work on the chapter assessment in groups during class. Next they will study for the test.

Friday: Test on ch- 14, Liquids and solids.

JA 7B Science Schedule for May 4th - 8th

Monday: Student’s should finish their sec-6 assessment on Rock Cycle, which is due today. We’ll discuss about the “Rock Legend” where every student will pick a rock and write a biography of the rock as it moves through the rock cycle. Next students will take a quiz on the Rock Cycle.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-1, Earth in space. First students will work on a discover activity – What causes day and night? Next we’ll talk about how Earth moves, the rotation, the revolution, seasons on Earth, solstices, and equinoxes. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-2, Gravity and motion. Students will work on a discover activity – Can you remove the bottom penny? Next we’ll talk about gravity, law of universal gravitation, mass, weight, distance, inertia and orbital motion, and Newton’s first law of motion. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-3, Phases, eclipses, and tides. At first students will work on a discover activity – How does the moon move? Next we’ll discuss about the motions of the moon, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides, etc. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Today we’ll work on sec-4, Earth’s moon. To begin with students will work on another discover activity – Why do craters look different from each other? Next we’ll talk about the moon’s surface, characteristics of the moon, size and density, temperature and atmosphere, and the origin of the moon. Do the section assessment for homework.

Physical Science Schedule for May 4th - 8th

Monday: First we’ll review the test taken on Friday on Work, power, and machines. Next students will work on their chapter assessment, which is due today.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-17.1, Mechanical waves. Students will first work on an inquiry activity – How does a disturbance produce waves? Next we’ll discuss about mechanical waves, medium, crest, trough, transverse waves, longitudinal waves, and surface waves. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-17.2, Properties of mechanical waves and sec-17.3, Behavior of waves. We’ll discuss about frequency, period, wavelength, amplitude, reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, and standing waves. Do the section assessments for homework.

Thursday: Today we’ll discuss sec-17.4, Sound and hearing. Students will learn about the properties of sound waves, intensity and loudness, frequency and pitch, ultrasound, the Doppler effect, anatomy of the ear, and music. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Students will work on a lab today – Investigating sound waves.

Chemistry Schedule for May 4th - 8th

Monday: Discussion on Dalton’s law of partial pressures, molar volume, and gas Stoichiometry. Next students will work on various problems.

Tuesday: Crushing the can demonstration. Next discussion on the kinetic molecular theory of gases, celebrity chemical – carbon monoxide (CO), the implications of the kinetic molecular theory, and real gases. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Test on ch-13, Gases.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-14.1, Intermolecular forces and phase changes. Students will learn about intermolecular forces, intramolecular forces, dipole-dipole attraction, hydrogen bonding, molar heat of fusion, and molar heat of vaporization. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Discussion on sec-14.2, Vapor pressure and boiling point. Students will learn about vaporization, condensation, and vapor pressure. Do the section assessment for homework.

JA 7B Science Schedule for April 27th - May 1st

Monday: Discussion on sec-2, Igneous rocks. Next, students will go to the field with a hand lens and a magnet to examine different types of rocks. Do the worksheet for homework.

Tuesday: First students will work on a discover activity – How does pressure affect particles of rock? Next we will discuss sec-3, Sedimentary rocks. Our main focus is on erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation, types of sedimentary rocks such as; clastic, organic, and chemical rocks. Do the worksheet for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-4, Rocks from reefs. Do the worksheet for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-5, Metamorphic rocks and sec-6, The rock cycle. Later students should pick one type of rock and write a possible “biography” of the rock as it moves through the rock cycle. Do the worksheet for homework.

Friday: Students will have study buddies to study for the test.

Physical Science Schedule for April 27th - May 1st

Monday: Students will do an inquiry activity – How do ramps help you raise objects? Next, we’ll discuss sec-14.1, Work and power. We’ll talk about work, calculating work, formula and units of work, power, calculating power, James Watt and Horsepower. Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-14.2, Work and machines and sec-14.3, Mechanical advantage and efficiency. Next, students will work on a quick lab – Using friction to change mechanical advantage. Complete the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-14.4, Simple machines. Students will learn about first-class levers, second-class levers, third-class levers, wheel and axle, inclined planes, wedges and screws, pulley, and compound machines. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Students will work on a lab – determining Mechanical advantage.

Friday: Today students will get to work on their ch-14 chapter review in groups.

Chemistry Schedule for April 27th - May 1st

Monday: Discussion on sec-11.4, Electron configurations and atomic properties. Students will learn about electron configuration, box diagram, orbital diagram, valence electrons, atomic size, ionization energies, etc. Do the section review for homework.

Tuesday: Test on ch-11.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-13.1, Describing the properties of gases. Students will learn about pressure, barometer, standard atmosphere, Boyle’s law, absolute zero, Charle’s law, Avogadro’s law, etc. Do the section review for homework.

Thursday: Discussion sec-13.2, Using Gas laws to solve problems. We’ll discuss about ideal gas law, Dalton’s law of partial pressure, combined gas law, and molar volume. Later, students will work on various problems using the gas laws.

Friday: Discussion on sec-13.3, Using a model to describe gases. We’ll learn about the kinetic molecular theory of gases, relationship between pressure and temperature, relationship between volume and temperature, and real gases. Do the section review for homework.

JA 7B Science Schedule for April 20th - 24th

Monday: Students will work on a lab – finding the density of minerals.

Tuesday: Discussion on who owns the ocean’s minerals? Next students will work on another lab – A mouthful of minerals.

Wednesday: Today students will work on minerals chapter review during class. Next they will study for the test.

Thursday: Test on minerals for part of the class period. Next students will work on a discover activity – observing and classifying rocks.

Friday: Discussion on sec-1, classifying rocks. Do the worksheet for homework.

Physical Science Schedule for April 20th -24th

Monday: Test on ch-12, Forces and Motion for part of the class period. Next students will work on an inquiry activity – what makes something sink or float?

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-13.1, Fluid pressure and sec-13.2, Forces and pressure in fluids. Students will learn about pressure, planetary atmospheres, Pascal’s principle, Hydraulic systems, Bernoulli’s principle, etc. Do the section assessments for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-13.3, Buoyancy. Students will learn about buoyant force, Archimede’s principle, density and buoyancy, etc. Next they will work on their section and chapter assessments.

Thursday: Students will work on a lab – determining buoyant force. Next they will study for their test.

Friday: Test on ch-13, Forces in fluids.

Chemistry Schedule for April 20th - 24th

Monday: Test on Ch-10, Energy.

Tuesday: Students will work on the following labs – crystal garden, making a silver tree out of copper wire in silvernitrate solution, and making atomic models using carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen bonds.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-11.1, Atoms and energy. Students will learn about Rutherford’s atom, electromagnetic radiation, wavelength, frequency, photons, and emission of energy by atoms, etc. Do the section review for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-11.2, The hydrogen atom. In this topic we’ll discuss the energy levels of hydrogen, Bohr model of the atom, wave mechanical model of the atom, etc. Do the section review for homework.

Friday: Discussion on sec-11.3, Atomic orbitals. We’ll learn about they hydrogen orbitals, principal energy levels, sublevels, Pauli Exclusion Principle, etc. Do the section review for homework.

Chemistry Schedule for April 14th - 17th

Tuesday: Sec-9.1 notes and section review, sec-9.2 notes (only), and sec-10.1 notes and section review are due today. Discussion on sec-10.2, The flow of energy. We’ll talk about thermodynamics, internal energy, measuring energy changes, calorie, joule, heat capacity, etc. Next students will work on practice problems. Complete the notes and finish the section review for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-10.3, Energy and chemical reactions. We’ll discuss about thermochemistry, enthalpy, calorimetry, Hess’s Law, etc. Do the section review and notes for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-10.4, using energy in real world. We’ll discuss about petroleum, natural gas, coal, effects of carbondioxide on climate, greenhouse effect, energy spread, matter spread, etc. Do the section review and notes for homework.

Friday: Students will work on the ch-10 review during class and study for the test.

Physical Science Schedule for April 14th - 17th

Tuesday: Sec-12.1 and 12.2 notes and section assessments should be completed over the weekend. Discussion on sec-12.3 and 12.4 Newton’s third law of motion and momentum/Universal forces. We’ll talk about action and reaction forces, momentum, conservation of momentum, elctromagnetic forces, elctric forces, magnetic forces, nulear forces, gravitational forces, etc. Do the section assessments for homework.

Wednesday: Students will work on an exploration lab – investigating a balloon jet.

Thursday: Students will work on their chapter-12 assessment for part of the class period. Next they will sit in groups and study for the test.

Friday: Test on ch-12.

JA 7B Science Schedule for April 14th - 17th

Tuesday: Sec-3, Volcanic Eruptions worksheet is due today. Review the worksheet for part of the class period. Discussion on sec-4, Volcanic Landforms; followed by an inquiry lab. Do the sec-4 worksheet for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-1, Properties of minerals. We’ll talk about the crystal structures, chemical composition, and various tests used to identify minerals. Do the worksheet and section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on section-2, How minerals form? We’ll discuss how minerals form from magma and lava, from solutions, by evaporation, from hot water solutions, etc. Do the section review and worksheet for homework.

Friday: Discussion on sec-3, using mineral resources. We’ll talk about gemstones, metals, mining, prospecting, smelting, further processing, etc. Do the worksheet and section review for homework.

JA 7B Science Schedule for Mar 2nd - 6th

Monday: Students’ will work on “convection in the mantle” worksheet for first half of the period. Next we’ll discuss sec-3, Drifting continents. Students’ will learn about Wegener’s hypothesis, evidence, and theory of continental drift. Do the section assessment for homework.

Tuesday: Students’ will work on sec-3 worksheet for first half of the period. Later we’ll discuss sec-4, Sea-floor spreading. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Students’ will work on sec-4 worksheet for first half of the period. Next we’ll discuss sec-5, Theory of plate tectonics. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Students’ will work on sec-5 worksheet for first half of the period. Later they with will work with their study buddies and study for the test.

Friday: Test on the chapter “Plate tectonics”.

Physical Science Schedule for Mar 2nd - 6th

Monday: Sections – 6.1 to 6.4 notes and section assessments are due today. Later students’ will work on practicing naming the compounds and writing their formulas followed by the chapter review.

Tuesday: Students’ will work on two different activities during the lab – “alloys” and “hydrogen bonding”.

Wednesday: Test on ch-6, Chemical bonds. Later we’ll discuss sec-7.1, Describing reactions.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-7.2, Types of reactions. We’ll learn about synthesis reactions, decomposition reactions, single replacement, double replacement, combustion, and oxidation/ reduction reactions. Do the section assessment for homework.

Friday: Discussion on sec-7.3, Energy changes in reactions. Students’ will learn about chemical bonds and energy, breaking bonds, forming bonds, exothermic/endothermic reactions, and conservation of energy. Do the section assessment for homework.

Chemistry Schedule for Mar 2nd - 6th

Monday: Students’ will work on numerous problems to apply their problem solving and unit conversion skills. Later they will work in corporate groups to study for the test.

Tuesday: Test on ch-5, Measurements and calculations.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-7.1, Evidence for a chemical reaction and sec-7.2, Chemical equations. Students’ will learn about chemical formulas, equations, reactants, products, physical and chemical states, etc. Later they will work on the section reviews.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-7.3, Balancing chemical equations. Students’ will learn the rules to balance the chemical equations and later apply their skills on various equations. Do the section review for homework.

Friday: Students’ will work on the chapter review in groups. Later we’ll study for the test.

JA 7B Science Schedule for Feb 9th - 13th

Monday: To design and build a three-dimensional model project: Students’ already chose a model that they will be working on. Their plan was supposed to be approved last week. This project is worth 200 points and it is due on Tuesday, February 17th. Later students’ will work on a lab - measuring volume of regular/irregular solids, and density of solids.

Tuesday: Today students’ will work on their final lab – measuring the temperatures of various substances in degrees celsius and kelvin. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-2, Mathematics and science. Students’ will learn about estimation, accuracy, precision, significant figures, percent error, mean, median, and mode. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: We’ll discuss sec-3, Graphs in science. Students’ will learn about the importance of graphs, plotting a line graph, draw a line of best fit, slope, and using graphs to identify trends. Do the section review for homework.

Friday: Test on ch-2.

Physical Science Schedule for Feb 9th - 13th

Monday: Test on ch-3, states of matter. Later students’ will work on an inquiry lab – How can you study objects that are not visible? Discussion on sec-4.1, Studying atoms. Students’ will learn about Dalton’s atomic theory, Thomson’s model of the atom, and Rutherford’s atomic theory. Do the section assessment for homework.
Tuesday: Discussion on sec-4.2, Structure of an atom. We will discuss about properties of subatomic particles, atomic number, mass number, scanning tunneling microscope, and isotopes. Do the section assessment for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-4.3, Modern atomic theory. Students’ will learn about Bohr’s model of the atom, electron cloud model, atomic orbitals, and electron configurations. Do the section assessment for homework.

Thursday: Students’ will work on a lab – Using flame tests. Later they will sit in groups and study for the test.

Friday: Test on ch-4, Atomic structure.

Chemistry Schedule for Feb 9th - 13th

Monday: Test on ch-3, Chemical foundations – elements, atoms, and ions. Later students’ will play chemistry bingo with the elements on the periodic table.
Tuesday: Discussion on sec-4.1, Naming binary compounds. Students’ will learn about type I and type II compounds, rules for naming ionic compounds, common cations and anions. Later they will work on the practice problems. Students’ need a lot of practice and they need to memorize these rules in order to learn to write the formulas and equations.

Wednesday: We’ll discuss type III compounds that contain non-metals, and the rules for naming type III binary compounds. Later students’ will work on the practice problems. Do the section review for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-4.2, Naming and writing formulas for more complex compounds. Students’ will learn about common polyatomic ions, naming acids, writing formulas, etc. Do the section review for homework.

Friday: Review of ch-4 to study for the test.

Chemistry Schedule for Feb 2nd - 6th

Monday: Discussion on sec-3.1, The elements. Students will learn about the abundances of elements and names/symbols for the elements. Next they will sit in groups and memorize the names and symbols of the most common elements. After that we’ll move on to sec-3.2, Atoms and compounds. In this topic we’ll focus on Dalton’s atomic theory and formulas of compounds. Do the section reviews for sec-3.1, and 3.2 for homework.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-3.3, Atomic structure. Students will learn about the structure of the atom, Thomson’s experiment, plum pudding model, Rutherford’s experiment, modern concept of atomic structure, and isotopes. Next they will work on the practice problems in groups. Do the sec-3.3, section review for homeowrk.

Wednesday: We’ll discuss sec-3.4, Using the periodic table. Students will learn about groups, periods, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, noble gases, transition metals, nonmetals, metalloids, etc. and their positions on the periodic table. Do the section review for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-3.5, Ions and their compounds. Students will learn about ions, cations and anions, ion charges, ionic compounds, etc. Next they will work on the practice problems in class. Do the section review for homework.

Friday: Students will work on the team learning worksheets in groups and study for the test.

Physical Science Schedule for Feb 2nd - 6th

Monday: First we’ll discuss the test from ch-2. Next students’ will work on an inquiry activity – How easy is it to compress air and water. Later we will learn about sec-3.1, Solids, liquids, and gases. In this topic students’ will learn why mercury was used in thermometer, kinetic theory of gases, behavior of solids, liquids, and gases. Do the section assessment and connecting concepts for homework.

Tuesday: We’ll learn sec-3.2, The gas laws. Students’ will learn about pressure, factors that affect gas pressure such as temperature, volume, number of particles, Charle’s Law, Boyle’s Law, and the combined gas law. Next they will work on the math practice during class. Do the sec-3.2 assessment and math practice for homework.

Wednesday: Students’ will learn sec-3.3, Phase change. In this topic they will learn about temperature and phase changes, energy and phase changes, melting and freezing, vaporization and condensation, sublimation and deposition. Do the sec-3.3, assessment for homework including writing in science.

Thursday: Students’ will work on a lab – Investigating changes in temperature during heating of solids.

Friday: Test on ch-3.

JA 7B Science Schedule for Feb 2nd - 6th

PROJECT/PRESENTATION: To design and build a three-dimensional model project: Students should choose a model that they will be working on. They have to write a brief plan detailing how they will proceed with this project. They should include a list of the materials that they will use and submit the plan to me for approval anytime this week. This assignment is worth 200 points and the due date will be announced this week.

Monday: Students’ will work on ch-2, section-1, Measurement – A common language. They will work on an activity; “How many shoes?” Next we’ll learn about the metric system, International system of units (SI), common SI prefixes, measuring length and conversions for length.

Tuesday: Measuring mass, difference between mass and weight, units of mass, density, densities of common substances, units of density, and formula to calculate density.

Wednesday: Measuring time, units of time, measuring temperature, units of temperature, and conversion between units. Do the sec-1 assessment for homework.

Thursday: We will work on the metric conversions for length, mass, and volume in groups followed by various inclass activities.

Friday: Students’ will learn how to measure volume of liquids using graduated cylinders, beakers, etc. volume of rectangular solids, and volume of irregular solids.