| General Science
Course Description: The main goal of this course is to provide each student with the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and astronomy. Scientific principles will be developed and explored. Real-world examples and hands-on learning will be emphasized. It is hoped that this knowledge will encourage further appreciation and curiosity about the natural world. Please find the class assignments/work/notes as they pertain to this class. Attendance in class is necessary, as the notes posted on this webpage will not necessarily be everything that is covered in class. The earth science book has an internet companion site at http://go.hrw.com You will need to register to use the site but it is a great way to get some extra information and practice. |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Abreviations: CW: class will SW: student will HW: home work TI: turn in |
| Site last updated on 10/8/06 |
|
|
|
| Long term Assignments: Scientist poster due Oct 11 Science Project: various dates, see packet. |
| Weekly Objectives/Activities
(September 25 - 29, 2006) Basic Chemistry State Standards S5C1PO 1. Describe substances based on their physical properties. PO 2. Describe substances based on their chemical properties. PO 3. Predict properties of elements and compounds using trends of the periodic table (e.g., metals, non-metals, bonding � ionic/covalent). PO 4. Separate mixtures of substances based on their physical properties. Monday BW vocab #18 CW go over the answers to pg 8-end of The atom; Building blocks of nature SW correct any wrong answers . HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); SG for ch 8 Tuesday BW: Science word/term #19 TW give instructions for assignment SW complete pg 15-22 of ch 1 of Elements and the Period table (due at end of period) HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); SG for ch 8 Wednesday BW: Instructions for timeline SW complete an element timeline pg 23 from E. & PT. Complete as HW if not done in class. Due 9/28 HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); SG for ch 8; pg 25/26 from E. & PT Thursday BW: science term #20 TW give instructions for quiz SW complete ch 1 from E. & PT quiz HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); SG for ch 8; ch 2 pg 32-59 from E & PT (due 9/29) Friday BW Instructions for ch 2 of E & PT quiz; TI SG for ch 8 SW complete ch 2 of E & PT quiz to the best of their ability. CW continue watching �absent minded professor� once all quizzes are turned in. HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); |
| Weekly Objectives/Activities (October 2 � 6, 2006)
Basic Chemistry State Standards S5C1PO 1. Describe substances based on their physical properties. PO 2. Describe substances based on their chemical properties. PO 3. Predict properties of elements and compounds using trends of the periodic table (e.g., metals, non-metals, bonding � ionic/covalent). PO 4. Separate mixtures of substances based on their physical properties. Monday BW vocab #21 CW go over the answers ch 9 sg SW correct any wrong answers TW give instructions for pg 64-66 from Ch 3 of E & PT SW or may work with a partner to complete assignment (finish as hw if not completed in class�due 10/3) HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); pg 67-69 are for EC if student should like to complete it. Tuesday BW: Science word/term #22 TW give instructions for assignment SW complete pg 70-71 of ch 3 of E & PT (due at end of period) HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); Wednesday BW: Instructions for quiz SW quiz pg 72-74 from E. & PT. Complete as HW if not done in class. Due 10/5 HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); Thursday BW: science term #23 TW give instructions for test SW complete element symbols test ch 3 from E. & PT SW pick up ch 4 pages, once done with test, and start working on it. HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); ch 4 packet Friday BW exit exam review CW continue watching �absent minded professor� SW continue working on Ch 4 pages once video is over HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); |
| Weekly Objectives/Activities (October 9 � 13, 2006)
Basic Chemistry State Standards S5C1PO 1. Describe substances based on their physical properties. PO 2. Describe substances based on their chemical properties. PO 3. Predict properties of elements and compounds using trends of the periodic table (e.g., metals, non-metals, bonding � ionic/covalent). PO 4. Separate mixtures of substances based on their physical properties. Monday BW vocab #24 CW be divided into groups TW give instructions for pg 89-91 from Ch 4 of E & PT SW work with their group to create the assigned family poster due at end of period HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); study for midterm Tuesday BW: Science word/term #25 TW give instructions for assignment SW ch 4 of E & PT quiz CW grade quizzes together HW: scientist poster (due Oct 11); study for midterm Wednesday BW: instructions on grouping; TI scientist poster TW give oral Q & A about Elements as review SW answer Q&A HW study for midterm Thursday BW: 5 minutes study time for midterm SOL (Science objectives learned) test TW give instructions for test SW complete midterm to the best of their ability Friday BW Science word/term #26 CW view video HW: rest up for basic physics. |
|
| In an effort to improve reading skills and also reinforce needed skills for the AIMS test, SSR (Sustained Silent Reading...or as some jokingly put it...Sit down, Shush up, and Read) will be provided on Wednesdays (unless otherwise noted) starting after Fall break. Each student must bring a book, magazine, etc., that is science related to read during this time. Studies show that most students only read about 7 minutes per day and I want to encourage students to raise that time, and learn the joy of reading. The material being read is the students choice as long as it is school appropriate. If you happen to have any science fiction books, or non-fiction science books, that you would like to donate for a class library, it would be very appreciated. |