Physical Science CP (Honors below)

Lesson Plans

Teacher: J. Alexander			Weeks of: 11/23 – 12/4, 2009
Objectives		Procedure	Homework	Materials	Assessment
Mon Nov 23 Tues Nov 24	TSWBAT… 1. explain the pattern for valence electrons. 2. recognize elements and their symbols. 3. distinguish among different groups of metals and nonmetals. Standard: PS-2.3; PS-2.5	Finish Chapter 5 Notes Ion Activity Review	Study Chemistry: Properties of Matter at www.usatestprep.com	X_ Notebook __ Journal __ Overhead/ transparencies _X Textbook __ Worksheet(s) __ TV/VCR/video __ Computer __ Other:	X_ Observation _X Q&A __ Quiz/Test __ Journal __ Rubric __ Self Assess. __ Peer Assess. __ Other:
Wed Nov 25 Thur Nov 26 Fri Nov 27		No School Thanksgiving Holidays		_X Notebook __ Journal X_ Overhead/ transparencies X_ Textbook _ Worksheet(s) __ TV/VCR/video __ Computer __ Other:	_X Observation _X Q&A _X_ Quiz/Test __ Journal __ Rubric __ Self Assess. __ Peer Assess. __ Other:
Mon Nov 30 Tues Dec 1	TSWBAT… 1. describe the process of nuclear decay. 2. describe how nuclear radiation affects matter. 3. describe the process of nuclear decay. 4. describe how nuclear radiation affects matter. 5. describe pros and cons of nuclear medicine, weapons, and power-reactors. 6. compare and contrast fission and fusion. 7. explain chain reactions and the role critical mass plays in chain reactions. Standard: PS-2.6; PS-2.7	video on Nuclear energy NotesàCh. 10 Pros/cons of nuclear applications worksheet and go over Ch. 10 Review	Study Chemistry: Structure and Properties of Atoms at www.usatestprep.com	_X Notebook __ Journal X_ Overhead/ transparencies X_ Textbook _ Worksheet(s) __ TV/VCR/video __ Computer __ Other:	X_ Observation X_ Q&A X_ Quiz/Test __ Journal __ Rubric __ Self Assess. __ Peer Assess. __ Other:
Wed Dec 2 Thur Dec 3	TSWBAT… 1. complete all objectives for Ch. 10. 2. define Ch. 6 vocabulary words. Standard: PS-2.6; PS-2.7	Ch. 10 quiz define Ch. 6 vocabulary words PS 2 Unit Review Ch. 6 video (if time allows)	Study Chemistry: Structure and Properties of Atoms at www.usatestprep.com	X_ Notebook __ Journal __ Overhead/ transparencies _X Textbook _ Worksheet(s) __ TV/VCR/video __ Computer __ Other:	X_ Observation X_ Q&A __ Quiz/Test __ Journal __ Rubric __ Self Assess. X_ Peer Assess. __ Other:
Fri Dec 4 Mon Dec 7	TSWBAT… 1. recognize the definitions of Ch. 6 vocabulary words. 2. explain why atoms bond. 3. describe how chemical structure can affect a compound’s properties. 4. draw electron dot diagrams for various elements. Standard: PS-4.1; PS-4.3	PS 2 Unit test Ch. 6 NotesàSection 1 through the end of chemical bonds complete electron dot diagram activity and go over Notesàrest of Section 1 Bonding demo in the lab	Study Chemistry: Structure and Properties of Atoms at www.usatestprep.com	X_ Notebook __ Journal __ Overhead/ transparencies X_ Textbook __ Worksheet(s) __ TV/VCR/video __ Computer __ Other:	__ Observation __ Q&A __ Quiz/Test __ Journal __ Rubric __ Self Assess. __ Peer Assess. __ Other:

Physical Science Honors

Lesson Plans

Teacher: J. Alexander			Weeks of: 11/23 – 12/4, 2009
Objectives		Procedure	Homework	Materials	Assessment
Tuesday Nov 24	TSWBAT… 1. explain the pattern for valence electrons. 2. recognize elements and their symbols. 3. distinguish among different groups of metals and nonmetals. Standard: PS-2.3; PS-2.5	Finish Chapter 5 Notes Ion Activity Review	Study Chemistry: Structure and Properties of Atoms at www.usatestprep.com	_X Notebook X_ Journal __ Overhead/ transparencies _X Textbook X_ Worksheet(s) __ TV/VCR/video __ Computer __ Other:	X_ Observation _X Q&A __ Quiz/Test __ Journal __ Rubric __ Self Assess. X_ Peer Assess. __ Other:
Thursday Nov 26		No School Thanksgiving Holidays		_X Notebook __ Journal X_ Overhead/ transparencies X_ Textbook _ Worksheet(s) __ TV/VCR/video __ Computer __ Other:	_X Observation _X Q&A X_ Quiz/Test __ Journal __ Rubric __ Self Assess. __ Peer Assess. __ Other:
Monday Nov 30	TSWBAT… 1. describe the process of nuclear decay. 2. describe how nuclear radiation affects matter. describe the process of nuclear decay. describe how nuclear radiation affects matter. describe pros and cons of nuclear medicine, weapons, and power-reactors. compare and contrast fission and fusion. explain chain reactions and the role critical mass plays in chain reactions. Standard: PS-2.6; PS-2.7	video on Nuclear energy NotesàCh. 10 Pros/cons of nuclear applications worksheet and go over Ch. 10 Review	Study Chemistry: Structure and Properties of Atoms at www.usatestprep.com	_X Notebook X_ Journal X_ Overhead/ transparencies _X Textbook _ Worksheet(s) __ TV/VCR/video __ Computer __ Other:	X_ Observation X_ Q&A _X Quiz/Test __ Journal __ Rubric X_ Self Assess. __ Peer Assess. __ Other:
Wed Dec 2	TSWBAT… 1. complete all objectives for Ch. 10. 2. define Ch. 6 vocabulary words. Standard: PS-2.6; PS-2.7	Ch. 10 quiz define Ch. 6 vocabulary words read Ch. 6 PS 2 Unit Review Ch. 6 video	Study Chemistry: Structure and Properties of Atoms at www.usatestprep.com	X_ Notebook __ Journal __ Overhead/ transparencies X_ Textbook _ Worksheet(s) __ TV/VCR/video X_ Computer __ Other:	X_ Observation X_ Q&A _X Quiz/Test __ Journal __ Rubric __ Self Assess. X_ Peer Assess. __ Other:
Fri Dec 4	TSWBAT… 1. recognize the definitions of Ch. 6 vocabulary words. 2. explain why atoms bond. 3. describe how chemical structure can affect a compound’s properties. 4. draw electron dot diagrams for various elements. Standard: PS-4.1; PS-4.3	PS 2 Unit test go over Ch. 10 quizzes Ch. 6 NotesàSection 1 through the end of chemical bonds complete electron dot diagram activity and go over Notesàrest of Section 1 Bonding demo in the lab	Study Chemistry: Structure and Properties of Atoms at www.usatestprep.com	X_ Notebook __ Journal __ Overhead/ transparencies _X Textbook __ Worksheet(s) __ TV/VCR/video __ Computer __ Other:	__ Observation __ Q&A __ Quiz/Test __ Journal __ Rubric __ Self Assess. __ Peer Assess. __ Other: