APS Science Curriculum Unit Planner
Grade Level/Subject
Grade 8 Physical Science Unit 11
Stage 1: Desired Results
Enduring Understanding
Energy moves in waves
Correlations
Unifying Understanding
PS 8
VA SOL
NSES (grade level)
AAAS Atlas
Essential Questions
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How do we describe the motion of waves?
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How do the different forms of energy travel?
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What affects how the different forms of energy travel?
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What aspects of sound quality are affected by how the waves travel
Knowledge and Skills
Students should know:
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Describe how waves travel
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Describe what types of energy travel with what kind of wave
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How pitch and frequency are related
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How volume and energy are related
Students should be able to:
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Label the parts of a transverse and longitudinal wave
Stage 2: Assessment Evidence
Prior Knowledge and Skills
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Wave parts
Formative Assessment
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Wine glass and coat hanger
Summative Assessment
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Unit test
lab
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Wave properties reading CH
20 in Holt book
Stage 3: Learning Plan
References to Adopted Materials
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Holt Physical Science CH 20, CH 21
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Concepts andChallenges in Physical Science CH 7
Suggested Investigations
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Wave simulation on phet
Outdoor Education Applications
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Resources
Web Sites
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http://phet.colorado.edu/
Videos
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Bill Nye Waves
United Streaming
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Field Trips
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Other McDougall Physical Science CH 15,16