APS Science Curriculum Unit Planner
Grade Level/Subject
Grade 8 Physical Science-Unit 6
Stage 1: Desired Results
Enduring Understanding
Particles of Matter can be found in different combinations that have different properties
Correlations
Unifying Understanding
PS 1, PS 2b
VA SOL
NSES (grade level)
AAAS Atlas
Essential Questions
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What is the difference between dissolving and melting?
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How are compounds and mixtures alike and how are they different?
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What determines how well different particles go into solution?
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How are solutions and suspensions alike and how are they different?
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How do we measure how many particles are in solution?
Knowledge and Skills
Students should know:
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What happens to particles when they go into solution
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What the parts of a solution are
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How to calculate the concentration of a solution
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How solubility is described
Students should be able to:
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Give examples of types of solutions
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Compare and contrast dissolving and melting
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Recognize the difference between a solution and a suspension
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Describe on a particle level what happens when something goes into solution
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Recognize when a solution is becoming saturated and what happens before and after that
Stage 2: Assessment Evidence
Prior Knowledge and Skills
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Pre-test dissolving vs melting
Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment
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Dissolving vs. Melting
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Solution Vocabulary Quiz
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Mixtures A and B
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Solutions test
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How Much Will Dissolve A&B
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Holt Physical Science CH 4
reading checks sect 3
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Solubility wks
Stage 3: Learning Plan
References to Adopted Materials
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Holt Physical Science CH 4 Section 3
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Concepts and Challenges in Physical Science CH 19
Suggested Investigations
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FOSS Chemical Interactions Investigation 8
Outdoor Education Applications
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Resources
Web Sites
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http://phet.colorado.edu/
Videos
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United Streaming
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Field Trips
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Other McDougall Physical Science CH 8 Section 1