Lessons for Week of _January 27, 2014 January 31, 2014_

Class _Physical Science 5th, 6th, & 7th hrs__

Frameworks: _AR Physical Science Science Curriculum Frameworks NS.10.PS.2, NS.10.PS.4, NS.10.PS.6, C.1.PS.1, C.1.PS.10, C.4.PS.2___________________________________________________________-______
Monday
Polymer Lab Objective(s): SWBAT Run experiment, identify dangers, &report results in scientific form to identify common polymers. Engage Poke pin through a balloon with & without scotch tape. Explore Students will identify safety hazards for experiment & explain safety precautions. Students will make polymers. Explain Review lab tests and safety precautions. Elaborate Students will perform lab tests on their polymer and fill out lab sheets. Evaluate Students will do lab analysis & be asked to identify their polymers. Assessment(s): Polymer lab worksheets

Tuesday
Materials with a past (14.1) Objective(s): SWBAT Identify alloys and their properties & uses. Identify ceramics and their properties & uses. Engage Do materials science demonstration while the kids fill out the demo worksheet. Explore Find the physical properties of alloys and ceramics while we are doing the demo. Explain Discuss the definition of alloys, amalgams, ceramics, glass, and cermets. Discuss additional physical properties. Elaborate Discuss the uses of alloys, amalgams, and ceramics. Discuss glass and cermet uses. Have students give examples of all five, and explain why it is used for that purpose. Evaluate Demo Worksheet and Worksheet 14.1. Assessment(s): Demo worksheet & Worksheet 14.1.

Wednesday
New Materials (14.2) Objective(s): SWBAT Identify common polymers. Classify as plastic, synthetic fiber, natural polymer, or composite. Explain steps in how gigantic molecules are formed. Engage Stick a pencil through a plastic bag of water. Have students explain how. Explore Explain how plastics are made and how gigantic molecules are formed. Explain Discuss synthetic fibers and natural polymers. Discuss composites. Elaborate Give examples of each and have the students verbally classify them. Evaluate Worksheet 14.2 and Polymer Fun crossword Assessment(s): Wkst 14.2 & Polymer Fun Wkst

Thursday
Science & Society (14.3) Quiz review (Chpt. 14) Objective(s): SWBAT Identify composite materials used in sports. Engage Ask students if they can identify any composite materials used in sports. Explore Discuss different composites used in sports and why they are used. Discuss what difference these materials make in breaking records. Explain Review for quiz Chapter 14. Have students take notes. Elaborate Answer questions regarding quiz for Chapter 14. Evaluate Chapter 14 Review Assessment(s): Chapter 14 Review (hmk)

Friday
Quiz Chapter 14 Objective(s): SWBAT Do all objectives identified in the last week. Engage Ask if anyone has questions before the test. Explore Briefly answer questions about chapter 14. Explain Go over instructions for the quiz. Elaborate Answer any questions regarding the quiz instructions Evaluate Quiz Chapter 14 Assessment(s): Quiz Chapter 14

Resource Requirements: Distilled water, white glue, borax, cups, and spoons. Lab worksheet copies.

Resource Requirements: Ceramic tiles, paper clips, popsicle sticks, and plastic bags. Demo Wkst & Wkst 14.1

Resource Requirements: Balloons, pins, Worksheet 14.2 & polymer fun worksheet.

Resource Requirements: Chapter 14 Review

Resource Requirements: Copies Chapter 14 Quiz

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