I am excited to be teaching IPC. It is always a challenge to find ways to encourage Freshman as they begin their High School careers. I look forward to working with your children, and teaching them the necessary skills to be successful the next four years.
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Mon – 1/23 – RTI Screening Test : Motion/Forces/Work Vocab : pg 252, 259, 268, 284
Objective – To introduce terms necessary for mastery of content
TAKS for this Section : IPC(4)A,B
Tues 1/24 – Basic SKills Worksheets and Notes – 3.6 : Rates of Change and 6.5 : Slope of a Line
Objective – To introduce skills needed in math to master physics content
TEKS :
Science : 4A
Math : 2(8.2D, 8.3A. 8.3B, 8.4, b3B, b4B); 6(8.2B);7(8.2B);8(8.2B, 8.2D);9(8.2B);11(8.1B, 8.2A)12(8.4,8.5A,c3A)
Reading : 1(6B); 2(8.13D); 5(7G, 8.13D)
Wed 1/25 Notes – Motion
Objectives : 1. Relate speed to distance and time 2. Distinguish between speed and velocity 3. Recognize that all moving objects have momentum 4. Solve problems involving time, distance, velocity, and momentum
TEKS :
Science : 3E, 4A
Thurs 1/26 Hands on Activity : Lab : Real World Application – Hiking pg 256
Objective – To use Naismith’s rule to help calculate the length of a trip
TEKS :
Math : 6,7,9(8.2B)
Friday 1/27 – Integration Enrichment Resources
Social Studies – An Expanding City
Real World Application – Hiking in Yellowstone
Health – Energy Costs of Walking and Running
Objectives – To apply classroom information to real world situations
TEKS :
Science : 4A
Math : 2(8.2D, 8.3B, 8.48.13D);5(7G); 6(8.2B);8(8.2B, 8.2D);9(8.2B)11(8.1B,8.2A)12(8.4,8.5A)
Reading : 2(8.13D);4(7G)
For Ch 6.2 Taks – See Lesson Plans from last week
Tues 1/17 – Notes : Dissolving and Solubility Concentrations
Objective – Distinguish between saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions
Teks – Reading 6B, 8.11D, 7F, 7G : Science 9A, 9E, 9D : Math 8.3B, 8.2B, 8.1B, 8.2a : Writing 1-7
Wed 1/18 – Pg 213 Review ( 3,4,11,16 ) Study Guide worksheet 6.2
Objective – To review concepts in solutions and dissolving
Teks – Science 9D, 2C, 2D : Reading 7F, 7G, 8.11D : Math 2(8.4, b3B ) 3(8.7D) 5(8.11B) 10(8.3B, 8.5A) 12(8.4, 8.5A) 13(8.2c)
Thurs 1/19 – Review for test
Objective – To prepare students for test over Solutions and Dissolving
Teks – 9D, 9E
Fri – TEST
Objective – To assess students knowledge of Solutions and Dissolving
Teks – 9D, 9E
Starting Ch. 6 :
Ch. 6 TAKS : 4.9 : The student knows how solution chemistry is a part of everyday life. The student is expected to 
A) Relate the structure of water to its function ( as the universal solvent ) and (D) Demonstrate how various factors influence solubility including temperature, pressure, and nature of the solute and solvent.
Mon 1/2 : Introduction to material : pg 192 ( Key Terms )/ Read pg 192-198/ Copy Summary pg 198/Answer questions 1-8 pg 198.
Objectives : Introduce and begin understanding of material to be covered.
TEKS : Science : 9E Reading : 2(7F) 3(7F, 7G )
Tues 1/3 : Notes – Dissolving and Water : Demo – Temperature and Solution Rate
Objectives : 1. Describe how a substance dissolves in terms of its solubility, molecular motion, and solute-solvent interactions 2. Identify several factors that affect the rate at which a substance dissolves. 3. Relate the structure of water to its ability to dissolve many different substances
TEKS : Science : 2C, 2D, 9D 9E
Wed 1/4 : Quick Lab : “Like dissolves Like” – pg 195
Objectives : Relate how different substances chemical makeup determines its ability to dissolve another substance.
TEKS : Science : 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 9A, 9D Reading : 1 (6B ) 4(8.11D) Writing : 1-7
I will be out of the classroom Thurs – next Wed due to coaching clinic, and science workshop : Please emphasize your child’s behavior and work ethic while we have a sub in the classroom!!!
Thurs : Read Ch. 6.2 Terms Test : Reading and Science connections : Solutions
Fri : Reading and Science connections : Combustion
Mon 12/5 – Review work : Pg 61-63 : 6,8,10,11,12,14,15
Objectives : Review the concepts in preparation of section test
TEKS for the Section : 3E, 3A, 6H, 6A, 8C, 8A, 6B, 7A, 8B
Tues 12/6 – Lab – Comparing the physical properties of elements – Procedures
Objectives : Determine which physical properties can help you distinguish between different metals : Identify unknown metals by comparing the data you collect with reference information
TEKS : 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
Wed 12/7 – Lab – Analysis and conclusion quesitons
Objectives : Analyze results and draw conclusions from data taken in lab
TEKS : 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
Thurs – 12/8 – Study guide Worksheets : 2.3, 2.3, Mixed Review
Objectives : A review of material to prepare for Test
TEKS : 3E, 3A, 6H, 6A, 8C, 8A, 6B, 7A, 8B
Fri – Review for Test – CH 2. pt 2 ( Sections 2.3, 2.3 )
Objectives : A review of mateiral to prepare for test
TEKS : 3E, 3A, 6H, 6A, 8C, 8A, 6B, 7A, 8B
TEST WILL BE MONDAY!!!
Monday 11/28 – Notes – pg 45-52 : Matter and Energy
Objective – Use the kinetic theory to describe the properties and structures of the different states of matter : Describe the energy transfers involved in changes of state : Describe the law of conservation of mass and conservation of energy, and explain how they apply to changes of state
Demo – Science and the Consumer – Gases and Kinetic theory
TEKS – 2B, 2C, 2D, 7E, 7F, 8.13D, 8.13G, 8.5A, 6B, 7G
Tues 11/29 – pg 48 Quick Lab – Kinetic Theory
Objectives : Observations of Kinetic theory
TEKS – 3A, 6H
Wed 11/30 – pg 60 – Summary ( 4-6 ) and questions 3,4,5
Objectives : Introductions to Physical and Chemical Changes
TEKS – 8A,8B, 7F, 7G
Thurs 12/1 – Basic Skills – Worksheet 5.5 – Rearranging Algebraic Equations : Integrated Enrichment Worksheets : Our changing universe, Choosing materials for bicycle frames, Plasma, Ozone Depletion
Objectives : To apply real world situations to Chemical and Physical changes
TEKS – 7E,7G,8.11D,3A,3E,3C,8E,1B
Fri 12/2 – Lab – pg 64-65 : Testing the Conservation of Mass – Pre-Lab
Objectives : To set up procedures and prepare for Lab
TEKS – 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 8C
11/14 – Review for Ch. 2 pt 1 Test : Study Guide
Objective – To prepare for Test
TEKS – 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3B, 3C, 3E, 7B, 7E, 8E, 6B, 6D, 7A, 8A
11/15 – Ch. 2 pt 1 test
Objective – To assess knowledge of covered materisal
TEKS – 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3B, 3C, 3E, 7B, 7E, 8E, 6B, 6D, 7A, 8A
11/16 – Film – Planet Earth – Deserts
Objective – A study of one of earths biomes
TEKS – 8A, 9C, 7F, 7G
11/17 – Vocab Flash Cards – Ch. 2 pt 2 words – pg 45 and 53 ( only words 8 & 9 )
Objective – Introduction of terms to be presented in this unit
TEKS - 2B, 2C, 2D, 3A, 3E, 6A, 6H, 8C, 1B, 2A, 3B, 3C, 6B, 6D, 7A, 8A, 8E
11/18 – pg 52 – Copy Summary and answer questions 1-8
Objective – Use the kinetic theory to describe the properties and structures of the different states of matter : Describe the energy transfers involved in changes of state : Describe the laws of conservation of mass and conservation of energy, and explain how they apply to changes of state
TEKS - 2B, 2C, 2D, 3A, 3E, 6A, 6H, 8C, 1B, 2A, 3B, 3C, 6B, 6D, 7A, 8A, 8E
We will be taking our Ch. 2 Test ( Classifying matter and Properties of Matter ) on Tuesday 11/15
Mon – 11/7 – Open Book Test – Ch. 2 : Section 2.1 Review Worksheet
Tues – 11/8 – Film – Planet Earth – Caves
Wed – 11/9 – Connections in Reading and Science : Matter
Thurs – 11/10 – Buoyancy Lab
Fri – 11/11 – Connections in Reading and Science : Changes in Matter
Mon 10/24 – Notes : What is Matter ( Matter / Pure Substances or Mixtures ) – pg 38 – 44
Objectives : 1. Explain the relationships between matter, atoms, and elements 2. Distinguish between elements and compounds 3. Interpret and write some common chemical formulas 4. Categorize materials as pure substances or mixtures
TEKS – 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3B, 3C, 3E, 6B, 6D, 7A, 8A, 8E, 1A, 7B, 7E
Tues 10/25 – Ch 2 pt. 1 Vocab test / Turn in vocab flash cards / Basic Skills Worksheet – 3.1 ” Ratios and Proportions”
Objectives : 1. Check for comprehension of vocab used in ch. 2 2. How ratios compare numbers
TEKS – 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3B, 3C, 3E, 6B, 6D, 7A, 8A, 8E, 1A, 7B, 7E
Wed 10/26 – Integrated Enrichment Worksheets : 1. Biology ( What’s special about Indigo ) 2. Consumer ( Is Dry Cleaning dangerous ) 3. Earth Science ( Uses of Pumice ) 4. Language Arts ( Hidden Meanings )
Objectives – Cross curriculum and Real life applications
TEKS – 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3B, 3C, 3E, 6B, 6D, 7A, 8A, 8E, 1A, 7B, 7E
Thurs 10/27 – Alternative Assessments – pg 41 – Making Models
Objectives : Using Models to understand chemical formulas
TEKS – 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3B, 3C, 3E, 6B, 6D, 7A, 8A, 8E, 1A, 7B, 7E
Fri 10/28 – Film – Matter in Chemistry
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