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Weekly Lesson Plans
Mrs. Conley-Allen
Pre-AP Physical Science
Week of: August 25-29 (2014)
Georgia
Performance
Standard
SPS4. Students will investigate the arrangement of the Periodic Table
GPS
Vocabulary
periodic table
period
group
family
atomic number
metals
nonmetals
metalloids
energy level
valence electrons
Opening
Work Session
Closing
MONDAY
Smart Start: Science Teaching Junkie Matter & Energy #18
EQ: What is the Periodic Table of Elements?
-Quiz: Atomic Structure
Read pp. 516-523 (GMH)
-Complete Reading Notes Outline SPS4. The Periodic Table
3 things we know about the Periodic Table of Elements
TUESDAY
Smart Start: Prentice Hall Standards Review (MS) Transparency P30
EQ: How is the Periodic Table of Elements organized?
-Activity: Periodic Table Tiles--What is the Periodic Table
-Activity: Getting to Know the Periodic Table
What do we call rows and columns on the Periodic Table of Elements?
WEDNESDAY
Smart Start: Prentice Hall Standards Review (HS) Transparency PS8
EQ: What are three ways the Periodic Table of Elements is organized?
-Periodic Table Lab Activity: Family Values
-Video: The Periodic Table (Video Notes will be completed while viewing)
Exit Ticket: 3 Ways the Periodic Table is organized
THURSDAY
Smart Start: Prentice Hall Standards Review (MS) Transparency P32
EQ: What is the importance of atomic number in regards to the Periodic Table of Elements?
-Discussion: Organization of the Periodic Table
-Periodic Table Foldable
Science Teaching Junkie Matter & Energy #19
FRIDAY
Take out this week’s Content Review Questions & Standards Test Practice for grading.
-Grade this week’s Content Review Questions & Standards Test Practice
-Weekly Formative Assessment
-Begin working on next week’s Content Review Questions
Preview of next week’s topic: Trends of the Periodic Table
Weekly Homework: Content Review Questions Week 3, Standards Practice Week 3, Study Vocab, Review Notes
Assessment: Small Group and/or Whole Class Review & Practice, Varied Teacher Directed Questioning, Completion of Daily Objectives, Exit Ticket, Weekly Quiz
Research Based Instructional Strategies:
Small Group and/or Whole Class Discussion
Teacher-led questioning, cuing, and organizing
Cooperative Learning, Hands-on Activities (demonstrations/labs)
Differentiated Instruction
Multiple Intelligences (incorporating verbal, logical, visual, auditory)
Thinking Maps
Scaffolding/Modeling Thinking Strategies and Connections (Think Aloud)
Accessing/Utilizing Prior Knowledge
Notes/Summarization
Identifying/Describing Similarities & Differences
Student Questioning/Review
Think-Pair-Share
Homework/Practice
Differentiation:
Audio/Visual Materials Incorporated into Lesson
Cooperative Learning
Linguistic/Nonlinguistic Concept Representations
Questioning for Quality Thinking
Structured Assignments/Directions
Access to Various Learning Materials
Inquiry-based Learning Activities & Stations
Varied Assessment Methods
Teacher-assigned/Student-selected activities
Ongoing Interactive Assessments

CRCT CONTENT REVIEW & SAMPLE QUESTIONS
{Physical_Science_CRCT Review.ppt} {8th Grade Science CRCT Review.docx}

Unit: End of Year Project
Lesson Topic: GPS Scrapbook
Week of: April 23-27, 2012May 7-11
Georgia Performance Standard:
S8P1. Students will examine the scientific view of the nature of matter.
DATE
DAILY LESSON PLANS
MON
April
23rd
Introduce GPS Scrapbook Project
GPS Scrapbook: Cover Page and Title Pages
The cover page, title pages and the first twelve pages of your GPS
May
7th
GPS Scrapbook should be done prior to the end of class on Friday
TUE
April
24th
NONE
TUEMay 8th
GPS Scrapbook: Lab Safety, Lab Equipment, and Scientific Inquiry Pages
The cover page, title pages and the first twelve pages of your GPS Scrapbook should be done prior to the end of class on Friday
NONE
WED
April
25th
May
9th
GPS Scrapbook: Atoms & Molecules, Pure Substances, States of Matter Pages
The cover page, title pages and the first twelve pages of your GPS Scrapbook should be done prior to the end of class on Friday
NONE
THU
April
26th May10th
GPS Scrapbook: Properties of Matter, Changes in Matter, Periodic Table, Law of Conservation of Matter
The cover page, title pages and the first twelve pages of your GPS Scrapbook should be done prior to the end of class on Friday
FRI
April
27th
NONE
FRIMay 11th
GPS Scrapbook: Progress Check
NONE

Unit: Electricity & MagnetismEnd of Year Project
Lesson Topic: ElectromagnetismGPS Scrapbook
Week of: April 9-13,23-27, 2012
Georgia Performance Standard:
S8P1. Students will examine the scientific view of the nature of matter.
S8P2. Students will be familiar with the forms and transformations of energy.
S8P3. Students will investigate the relationship between force, mass, and the motion of objects.
S8P4. Students will explore the wave nature of sound and electrical magnetic radiation.
S8P5. Students will recognize characteristics of gravity, electricity, and magnetism as major kinds of forces acting in nature
Recognize that every object exerts gravitational force on every other object and that the force exerted depends on how much mass the objects have and how far apart they are.
Determine the advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel circuits and how they transfer energy.
Investigate and explain that electric currents and magnets can exert force on each other.
DATE
DAILY LESSON PLANS
MON
April
9th
Smart Start: NONE
v BNSG: Magnetism
v Read Chapter 21
HOMEWORK: NONE23rd
Introduce GPS Scrapbook Project
GPS Scrapbook: Cover Page and Title Pages
The cover page, title pages and the first twelve pages of your GPS Scrapbook should be done prior to the end of class on Friday
TUE
April
10th
Smart Start:NONE
v CRCT Review
HOMEWORK: NONE24th
GPS Scrapbook: Lab Safety, Lab Equipment, and Scientific Inquiry Pages
The cover page, title pages and the first twelve pages of your GPS Scrapbook should be done prior to the end of class on Friday
WED
April
11th
Smart Start:NONE
v CRCT Review
HOMEWORK: NONE25th
GPS Scrapbook: Atoms & Molecules, Pure Substances, States of Matter Pages
The cover page, title pages and the first twelve pages of your GPS Scrapbook should be done prior to the end of class on Friday
THU
April
12th
Smart Start:NONE
v CRCT Review
HOMEWORK: NONE26th
GPS Scrapbook: Properties of Matter, Changes in Matter, Periodic Table, Law of Conservation of Matter
The cover page, title pages and the first twelve pages of your GPS Scrapbook should be done prior to the end of class on Friday
FRI
April
13th
Smart Start: NONE
v CRCT Review
HOMEWORK: NONE27th
GPS Scrapbook: Progress Check
NONE

{Physical_Science_CRCTCRCT CONTENT REVIEW & SAMPLE QUESTIONS
{Physical_Science_CRCT Review.ppt} {8th Grade Science CRCT Review.docx}

I am looking forward to working with a new group of wonderful students! Continuing to utilize block schedule for classes will enable us to have time to focus intently on the objectives while engaging students to accomplish each task.You will find information concerning expectations for my classes below. I have designed my class to promote student involvement within my lessons.
GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (GPS): The curriculum for 8th grade science is driven by the GPS. Descriptions of these standards and their accompanying elements can be found on the Georgia Department of Education’s website http://www.georgiastandards.org .
SMART STARTS: We will begin each class period with a question, diagram, or graph to analyze for CRCT preparation and review. Every three weeks there will be a quiz over the smart starts.
TESTS/QUIZZES: We will have weekly quizzes as well as pop (unannounced) quizzes. The quizzes will encompass concepts addressed during that week. Each week we will cover one element of the Georgia Performance Standards. Tests will be given at the end of each standard. In instances where a standard contains more than five elements the unit test may be given in two parts.
CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK: Many times assignments will be started in class and finished as homework. I will post all homework assignments on the website listed above. You should check the website for updates since assignments may sometimes change after class has concluded each day.
PROJECTS: These will be assigned at random times throughout the school year. Due dates and detailed information will be given to students as needed.
EXPECTATIONS: I expect each student to come to class prepared with materials in hand. Necessary materials each day include textbook, notebook, pencil, and paper. Dealing with children who come to class unprepared wastes valuable time. Every student should be responsible enough to do his/her part.
CALCULATING AVERAGES: Grades for each of the nine weeks grading periods will be based on quizzes (30%), tests/projects (50%), and classwork/homework (20%).
HOMEWORK AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Acceptable homework must be legible and written in pencil, blue or black ink, or typed. It is imperative that students do their homework EACH night. Students and parents may view these assignments and due dates at any time on the website listed at the top of the page. Assignments are expected on the date that they are due. Assignments that are turned in late will receive a maximum grade of 50. Late assignments may be turned in no later than one week prior to midterm progress reports. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS FROM THE FIRST HALF OF THE NINE WEEKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED. Late assignments for the second half of the nine weeks may be turned in no later than one week prior to the end of that term. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THE NINE WEEKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER REPORT CARDS HAVE BEEN ISSUED.
CHEATING/ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. This cheating policy is not meant to discourage collaborative learning. However, students must recognize the difference between cooperative learning and cheating. Each student is responsible for their own work.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to:
• Direct copying of in-class work or assigned homework.
• Any cheating on an exam/quiz (including inappropriate use of notes, copying another’s test, using cell phones).
• Copying from any print or internet source without a proper citation.
• Allowing another student to copy your work.
Cheating is punishable as follows: The first violation results in a 0 on that particular assignment and parental contact (via weekly progress report and/or email); subsequent violations will result in referral to Friday School.
EXTRA CREDIT: If your grade is low because you haven’t done your homework or studied for quizzes and tests, then you don’t have time for extra credit. However, I do offer extra credit opportunities to my classes as a whole on occasion.
MOVIE PERMISSION: I would like to show films throughout the year that relate to our curriculum. Please sign the movie permission separately on the last page of the syllabus in order for your child to watch the films. Students not having permission on file will be given alternate work to complete in lieu of the movie as it relates to the topic of the film. {Physical_Science_CRCT Review.ppt}

Unit: Electricity & Magnetism
Lesson Topic: ElectricityElectromagnetism
Week of: March 26-30,April 9-13, 2012
Georgia Performance Standard:
S8P5. Students will recognize characteristics of gravity, electricity, and magnetism as major kinds of forces acting in nature
Determine the advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel circuits and how they transfer energy.
Investigate and explain that electric currents and magnets can exert force on each other.
Essential Questions:
How do electric charges interact?
How is an electric current produced?
How does resistance affect current?
What are the basic features of an electric current?
DATE
DAILY LESSON PLANS
MON
March
26thApril
9th
Smart Start: How are electric current and magnetism related?NONE
v SUBWORK: Matter & Energy Mega CrosswordBNSG: Magnetism
v SUBWORK: Old MAP Test- CRCT ReviewRead Chapter 21
HOMEWORK: NONE
1BLACKMON: NONE
TUE
March
27thApril
10th
Smart Start:What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?
v Video: Tesla Master of Lightning (45 min)Start:NONE
v CRCT Review: Chapter 3--Lessons 11-14 & Chapter 3 Review
HOMEWORK: Preparing For the CRCT p. 331, # 1-6 (write questions)
1BLACKMON: Where was Nikola Tesla born?NONE
WED
March
28thApril
11th
Smart Start: How are pure substances different from mixtures?
v Video: Tesla Master of Lightning (45 min)Start:NONE
v CRCT Review: Chapter 4--Lessons 15-18 & Chapter 4 Review
HOMEWORK: Preparing For the CRCT p. 369, # 1-5 (write questions)
1BLACKMON: How old was Nikola Tesla when he died?NONE
THU
March
29thApril
12th
Smart Start: What are the two main types of energy?
v Constructing Circuits Lab
HOMEWORK: Preparing For theStart:NONE
v CRCT p. 469, # 1-5 (write questions)
1BLACKMON: What are the four main parts of a circuit?Review
HOMEWORK: NONE
FRI
March
30thApril
13th
Smart Start: How many paths can currents take in series and parallel circuits?NONE
v CRCT Review
HOMEWORK:
1BLACKMON: When is Mrs. Conley-Allen’s anniversary?NONE

Unit: Electricity & Magnetism
Lesson Topic: Electricity
of: March 19-23,26-30, 2012
Georgia Performance Standard:
S8P5. Students will recognize characteristics of gravity, electricity, and magnetism as major kinds of forces acting in nature
MON
March
19th26th
Smart Start: What is electricity?How are electric current and magnetism related?
v Finish Force, Mass,SUBWORK: Matter & MotionEnergy Mega Crossword
v SUBWORK: Old MAP Test- CRCT Review
v Read Ch. 20-1, 20-2, & 20-4
v Workbook pp. 273-290 (skip sections 20-3 & 20-5)
HOMEWORK: Workbook pp. 273-290 (skip sections 20-3 & 20-5)—due Thur.NONE
1BLACKMON: Name the scientist after whom the unit of electric current is named.NONE
TUE
March
20th27th
Smart Start:How do electric charges interact?Start:What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?
v Floating Magnets DemoVideo: Tesla Master of Lightning (45 min)
v Electric Charge, Static Electricity
v BNSG: Static ElectricityCRCT Review: Chapter 3--Lessons 11-14 & Chapter 3 Review
HOMEWORK: Workbook pp. 273-290 (skip sections 20-3 & 20-5)—due Thur.Preparing For the CRCT p. 331, # 1-6 (write questions)
1BLACKMON: Name the scientist after whom the unit of magnetic flux density is named.Where was Nikola Tesla born?
WED
March
21st28th
Smart Start: How is an electric current produced?are pure substances different from mixtures?
v Electric CurrentVideo: Tesla Master of Lightning (45 min)
v Conductors vs. Insulators/Resistance vs. Voltage Foldable
v BNSG: Electric CurrentCRCT Review: Chapter 4--Lessons 15-18 & Chapter 4 Review
HOMEWORK: Workbook pp. 273-290 (skip sections 20-3 & 20-5)—due Thur.Preparing For the CRCT p. 369, # 1-5 (write questions)
1BLACKMON: Name the scientist who built the first electric battery.How old was Nikola Tesla when he died?
THU
March
22nd
Smart29th
Smart Start: What are the basic featurestwo main types of an electric circuit?energy?
v Features of ElectricConstructing Circuits
v Series vs. Parallel Circuits
v Electric Circuits Cootie Catcher Lab
HOMEWORK: NONEPreparing For the CRCT p. 469, # 1-5 (write questions)
1BLACKMON: NameWhat are the scientist for whom the SI unit for resistance is named.four main parts of a circuit?
FRI
March
23rd 30th
Smart Start: How many paths can currents take in series and parallel circuits?
v CRCT Review: Waves Chapter 3 (Coach Book)
v BINGO!Review
HOMEWORK: NONE
1BLACKMON: What two formulas can be used to show Ohm’s Law?
1BLACKMON: When is Mrs. Conley-Allen’s anniversary?