Elizabethtown Area School District
Physical Science
Course Number:
Length of Course: One Year
Grade Level: 8
Total Clock Hours: NA
Length of Period: 42 minutes
Date Written: January 15, 2007
Periods per Week/Cycle: 6 Periods/Cycle
Written By: Ray O’Boyle, Jacy Clark,
Holly Particelli
Credits (if app):
NA
Course Description:
The physical science curriculum consists of the two disciplines of physics
and chemistry. Basic knowledge skills, basic process skills, and integrated process
skills are applied to daily tasks in class. The use of hands-on activities is essential
in conceptualization, reinforcement, and application of higher level thinking skills.
The curriculum begins with an introduction into science inquiry including
scientific methods, values, stereotypes, and quantitative measurement. It continues
with natural forces and motion including Newton’s three laws of motion, energy,
and mechanics. The conclusion of the curriculum deals with chemistry topics such
as matter, elements, and the periodic table.
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I. Overall Course/Grade Level Standards
Students will KNOW and be able TO DO the following as a result of taking this course.
A) Apply patterns as repeated processes or recurring elements in science and
technology.
B) Utilize knowledge and understanding about the nature of scientific and
technological knowledge.
C) Apply the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems.
D) Apply appropriate instruments and apparatuses to examine safely a variety of
objects and processes using the International System of Units.
E) Analyze data by creating and interpreting various graphs.
F) Describe characteristics of states of matter, changes in states, and the
principles of fluids.
G) Analyze how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy human
needs and improve the quality of life.
H) Explain the impact of early scientists’ thinking on man’s view of the universe.
I) Describe and analyze the characteristics of substances and mixtures.
J) Describe and interpret the organization of the periodic table.
K) Identify discoveries that contributed to the formation of the Atomic Theory
and the Grand Unification Theory.
L) Describe characteristics of motion and forces that influence it.
M) Apply Newton’s Laws to explain specific types of motion.
N) Describe basic principles of simple machines.
O) Identify advantages gained by using machines.
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II. Content
Major Areas of Study
List all units of study below:
Unit
1.
Estimated
Time
39 days
Introduction/The
World of Physical
Science
2.
26 days
The Properties
of Matter
3.
24 days
States of Matter
4.
26 days
Elements,
Compounds,
& Mixtures
5.
12 days
Atoms & The
Periodic Table
Materials
Holt Textbook, Science Fiction Anthology- Inspiration,
Internet, On-line Textbook, On-Line Textbook Scavenger
Hunt, Handwriting Analysis Lab., Reading a Science
Textbook Worksheet, PowerPoint Presentations, LCD
Projector, Mission Impossible Activity, Vocabulary Splash,
Shoebox lab., Shoeboxes, Overhead Projector, Sewer Lice
Activity, Stereotypes Graphic Organizer, Scientist Videos,
Modeling/Theory Videos, Video Graphic Organizers,
Think-A-Dot Lab., Controlled Experiment Worksheets,
Guided Reading Worksheets, SI Concept Map, Type I
Writing Assignments, Observation/Inference Pictures,
Problem-Solving Puzzles, Parts of Experiment Overheads,
Reading Response Sheets, Parts of an Experiment Cricket
Activity, Science of StarTrek Video
Holt Textbook, Magazine-How Stuff Works ExpressDonuts, Vocabulary Splash, Properties of Matter Video,
properties of Matter Video Organizer, Properties of Matter
Worksheets, Solving for a Variable Worksheet, Density
Worksheets, Smartie Had a Party Lab., Creating and
Interpreting Graphing Worksheets, Have You Lost Your
Marbles Lab., Holt Anthology- Metal Man, Physical and
Chemical Changes Worksheet, Physical/Chemical Changes
Overheads, Test Preparation Analysis Sheet, Key Essay
Words Sheet,
Holt Textbook, On-line Textbook, Cryonics Video,
Cryonics Reading Sheet, Anticipation/Reaction Guide, How
Stuff Works Express- Nanotechnology, PowerPoint and
Overheads for States of Matter- Bose-Einstein Condensate,
LCD Projector, Bill Nye Videos-Phases of Matter-PressureBuoyancy, Video Organizers, Crime Lab., Principles of
Fluids Worksheet,
Holt Textbook, On-line Textbook, Unit Four Splash, JetSmart Worksheet, Element Names and Symbols Worksheet,
What’s in a Name Packet, Alchemy Overhead, Bunsen
Burner Overhead, Open Flame Safety-Laboratory
Worksheet, Pyrotechnics Lab., Fireworks Video, Elements
and Periodic Table Internet Scavenger Hunt, Elements
Video, Elements Video Worksheet, Race to Catch a
Buckyball Video, Mixtures vs. Compounds Graphic
Organizer, Mixtures Graphic Organizer, Matter Graphic
Organizer, Elements, Compounds, Mixtures Sheet, Solution
Process Animation, LCD Projector,
Holt Textbook, On-line Textbook, Unit Five Word Splash,
Atomic Timeline Activity, Atoms Family Worksheets,
Overhead Notes on Parts of an Atom, Interpreting Periodic
Table Graphic Organizer, History of Periodic Table
3
Timeline, Agenda Periodic Table, Mystery Element
Worksheet, Interpreting Periodic Table Worksheets,
6.
29 days
Matter in Motion
7.
12 days
Forces in Motion
8.
12 days
Work & Machines
Holt Textbook, On-line Textbook, Caution: Animals On the
Move Reading and Worksheet, Vocabulary Splash, Galileo
Video, Galileo Reading and Worksheet, Kinematics
Worksheet, Distance vs. Displacement Video and
Worksheet, Laserdisc, Laserdisc Player, Average Speed
Word exercises, Speed vs. Velocity, Average Speed Lab.,
Speed Graph, Acceleration Interpreting Graphs,
Acceleration Word Exercises, Speed vs. Acceleration
Graphic Organizer, Acceleration Lab., Friction Graphic
Organizer, Forces Graphic Organizer, Friction Lab.,
Gravity Graphic Organizer, Speed Graph Summary
Worksheet,
Holt Textbook, On-line Textbook, Penny Drop- Myth
Busters Video, Isaac Newton Video, Unit Seven Word
Splash, Acceleration Due to Gravity Lab., Newton’s
Second Law of Motion Worksheet, Calculating Momentum
Worksheet, Laws of Motion Graphic Organizer, Terminal
Velocity Overhead, Quite a Reaction Lab., Microgravity
Video and Worksheet,
Holt Textbook, On-line Textbook, Machine Packet, Bill
Nye-Simple Machines Video, Unit Eight Word Splash,
Ergonomics Information Article, Machines Graphic
Organizer, Calculating Work Exercises, Horse Power
Activity, Power Word Exercises, Levers Concept Map,
Classes of Levers Overhead, Cartoon Video of Each
Machine, Inclined Plane Lab., Work and Machines Concept
Map,
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III. Course Assessments
Check types of assessments to be used in the teaching of the course and provide examples of
each type.
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Constructed Responses
Essays
Reports
Projects
Portfolios
Presentations
Performance Tasks
Response Journals
Logs
Computer Simulations
Research Papers
Class Participation
Note Taking
Daily Assignments
Writing Samples
Provide copies of common assessments that will be utilized for all students taking this course.
Overall course/grade level standards will be measured by a common course assessment. Unit
objectives will be measured on an ongoing basis as needed by the classroom teacher to assess
learning and plan for instruction. List common assessments below and recommend date/time
frame for administration (at least quarterly).
Name of Common Assessment
When given?
1. Physical Science Pre-Test
2. Unit Tests
3. Reading/Writing Responses
4. Section Quizzes
5. Lab Activities
6. Final Exam/Post Test
First week
End of Unit
Each Marking Period
Each Unit
Each Unit
Last Week
5
IV. Expected levels of achievement
Current grading scale
92-100
83-91
74-82
65-73
64-below
PA Proficiency Levels
Advanced
Proficient
Basic
Below Basic
A
B
C
D
F
The following scoring documents have been developed for this course:
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Name of Unit: Introduction/The World of Physical Science
Essential Question: How does the world use physical science?
Unit Objectives/Key Question
Priority
Aligned to
Course
Standard
B
C
Aligned to PA
Standard
1.
What are some components to successful
scientific inquiry?
E
2.
What is physical science?
E
B
3.
What are some characteristics of scientists?
E
4.
What are methods and tools that scientists
use to investigate?
E
3.1.10 E
3.2.10 A, B, C
3.1.10 A
3.2.10 A, B, C, D
3.7.10 A
5.
What are the parts to a generic controlled
experiment?
How do you build and evaluate the effectiveness
of scientific models?
E
B
C
A
B
C
D
H
C
3.1.10 A, B, C, D, E
3.2.10 C
7.
What are scientific theories and laws?
E
8.
What is the role of measurement in science?
E
A
B
C
G
A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
6.
4a
E
3.1.10 E
3.2.10 C
3.7.10 A, E
3.2.10 A
3.2.10 A, B, C
3.1.10 E
3.2.10 A, B, C
3.1.10 C, D, E
3.2.10 A, B
3.7.10 B
Name of Unit: Properties of Matter
Essential Question: How do describe matter?
Unit Objectives/Key Question
Priority
1.
How can properties be used to identify and
categorize matter?
E
2.
What measurements and instruments are used
to describe matter?
E
3.
How do you analyze data using visual
representations?
E
4.
What are characteristics of physical and
chemical changes?
E
4b
Aligned to
Course
Standard
A
F
G
H
I
A
B
C
D
F
I
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
F
Aligned to PA
Standard
3.1.10 C
3.2.10 B
3.4.10 A, D
3.2.10 A, B
3.4.10 A
3.7.10 A, B
3.1.10 B, D, E
3.2.10 A, B
3.7.10 B
3.8.10 B
3.1.10 C, E
3.2.10 A
3.4.10 A
3.8.10 A
Name of Unit: States of Matter
Essential Question: What are characteristics of states of matter?
Unit Objectives/Key Question
Priority
1.
How did our ideas of matter originate and
develop into the kinetic molecular theory?
E
2.
How do you explain changes in states of
matter?
What are some physical properties specific to
liquids?
E
4.
What are the gas laws?
E
5.
What are fluids and the principles associated
with them?
E
6.
How do you interpret a change in state graph?
E
3.
4c
E
Aligned to
Course
Standard
B
F
G
H
B
F
B
C
F
G
I
A
B
F
A
B
F
G
A
B
E
F
Aligned to PA
Standard
3.1.10 B, E
3.2.10 A
3.4.10 A
3.8.10 A, C
3.1.10 B, C, D
3.4.10 A
3.2.10 B, C, D
3.7.10 A, B
3.8.10 A, C
3.1.10 B, C
3.4.10 A
3.1.10 B, C, E
3.2.10 D
3.4.10 C
3.8.10 A, C
3.1.10 B
3.2.10 A
3.4.10 A
Name of Unit: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Essential Question: How do you describe the characteristics of elements,
compounds, and mixtures?
Unit Objectives/Key Question
Priority
1.
What are elements and how have our ideas
about them developed?
E
2.
What are properties of metals, nonmetals, and
metalloids?
E
3.
What are compounds and how do you
distinguish them from elements?
E
4.
What are the types and parts of mixtures?
E
5.
How do you separate mixtures by “ordinary”
means?
E
4d
Aligned to
Course
Standard
B
F
G
H
I
A
B
C
D
F
I
A
F
I
A
B
I
D
G
I
Aligned to PA
Standard
3.1.10 B
3.4.10 A
3.1.10 C
3.2.10 A, B, C
3.4.10 A
3.7.10 A
3.1.10 B, C, E
3.4.10 A
3.1.10 B
3.4.10 A
3.4.10 A
3.7.10 A
3.8.10 A
Name of Unit: Introduction to the Atom and the Periodic Table
Essential Question: How has the atomic theory developed and led to the
organization of the periodic table?
Unit Objectives/Key Question
Priority
1.
How did the idea of an atomic theory change as
new particles were discovered?
E
2.
What is the grand unification theory?
E
3.
What is the history of the organization of
elements in the periodic table?
E
4.
How do you interpret the periodic table?
E
4e
Aligned to
Course
Standard
A
B
G
H
K
B
H
K
A
B
G
H
J
A
B
J
Aligned to PA
Standard
3.1.10 B
3.2.10 A
3.4.10 A
3.1.10 E
3.2.10 A
3.4.10 A
3.1.10 B, C
3.2.10 A
3.1.10 B, C, E
3.4.10 A
Name of Unit: Matter in Motion
Essential Question: How do you analyze the motion of matter?
Unit Objectives/Key Question
Priority
1.
What are characteristics that describe motion?
E
2.
What is the difference between speed and
velocity?
E
3.
What is acceleration and how does it compare
to speed?
E
4.
What are natural forces?
E
5.
What relationships are established by the law of
universal gravitation?
E
4f
Aligned to
Course
Standard
B
H
L
A
C
D
E
L
A
C
D
E
L
B
C
D
E
L
A
B
L
Aligned to PA
Standard
3.2.10 B, C
3.7.10 B
3.1.10 B
3.2.10 B
3.1.10 B, C
3.2.10 B, C
3.7.10 B
3.2.10 B, C
3.4.10 D
3.7.10 B
3.1.10 E
3.2.10 A
3.4.10 D
3.8.10 C
Name of Unit: Forces in Motion
Essential Question: How do you apply Newton’s laws to describe motion?
Unit Objectives/Key Question
Priority
1.
How do you describe different gravity
environments?
E
2.
What are the characteristics of projectile
motion?
E
3.
How are elliptical orbitals maintained?
E
4.
What were some significant contributions Isaac
Newton made to the description of motion?
E
4g
Aligned to
Course
Standard
A
B
C
D
G
L
A
B
G
L
A
B
G
L
A
B
C
D
G
H
L
M
Aligned to PA
Standard
3.1.10 B, E
3.2.10 A, C
3.4.10 C
3.8.10 A, C
3.1.10 E
3.4.10 C
3.1.10 B, E
3.2.10 A
3.4.10 D
3.8.10 A
3.1.10 A, B, C, E
3.2.10 A
3.4.10 C
3.8.10 A, C
Name of Unit: Work and Machines
Essential Question: How does a machine make work easier?
Unit Objectives/Key Question
Priority
1.
How do you define and solve for work?
E
2.
How do you determine mechanical advantage
and efficiency of simple machines?
E
3.
What are simple machines and how do they
work?
E
4.
How are compound machines designed?
E
4h
Aligned to
Course
Standard
B
D
B
N
O
B
D
G
N
O
A
B
C
D
G
O
Aligned to PA
Standard
3.1.10 C, E
3.2.10 B
3.4.10 C
3.1.10 A
3.2.10 A
3.4.10 C
3.2.10 B
3.4.10 C
3.8.10 A
3.1.10 A, E
3.4.10 C
3.8.10 A, C